News / India
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IndiaShimla receives heavy rain: IMD warns of flood and landslide risk till August 12
The weather office has cautioned that heavy rainfall may trigger localised landslides, mudslides, flash floods, waterlogging, rising water levels in rivers and streams, and traffic disruptions.
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IndiaPrivate bus collides with multiple vehicles in Kerala; one killed
Locals at the scene and the autorickshaw driver alleged that the bus was travelling at a high speed before the accident.
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IndiaJharkhand protests: 11-member team formed to hold talks with government
The delegation comprises of eight students, two experts (journalists) and an advocate to hold talks with the government over job exam 'anomaly'.
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IndiaCongress-led walkout in Rajya Sabha demanding HM Shah's statement
The parties are demanding a statement from Home Minister Amit Shah on police action against protesting students.
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IndiaLok Sabha passes bill to authorise government to permit banks to levy UPI transaction charges
The amendment seeks to remove the existing legal provision that prevents banks and payment service providers from charging Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on notified electronic payment modes.
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IndiaTemples, mosques, gurudwaras and individuals serve food to Jharkhand exam protesters
Besides exam reforms, the protesters are also demanding the cancellation of the 14th Jharkhand PSC Civil Services Examination.
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IndiaSC seeks Union, States' view on plea for CBI probe into 1.5 lakh citizens' medical data leak
The petition alleges that sensitive personal information, including Aadhaar details, PAN numbers and medical records of more than 1.5 lakh citizens, were transferred to a server based in Singapore.
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IndiaTelangana to distribute 1.05 crore new PDS ration cards from August 15
The distribution of the newly sanctioned cards is aimed at strengthening the food security of poor families and to make the benefits of the PDS system accessible.
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IndiaAtiq Ahmad's youngest son Aban Ahmad killed in road accident in UP's Jhansi
According to police, the accident occurred while Aban was on his way to Jhansi to meet his two brothers, who are lodged in jail there.
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IndiaAshok Gehlot questions the acquittal in Dangawas massacre case, seeks justice
A special SC/ST court in Nagaur district had on Wednesday acquitted all the accused in the case related to the killing of five Dalits during a land dispute in Dangawas village.
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India'Not knowing mother tongue is an insult': Dhanush urges students to prioritise Tamil
Actor Dhanush urged students to give importance to their mother tongue, saying fluency in Tamil should come before everything else.
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IndiaHeavy rain lashes Bhubaneswar city; IMD forecast heavy rain in several districts
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rain and issued an orange alert for Keonjhar and Mayurbhanj districts.
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IndiaTamil Nadu unveils ₹600 crore Soil Conservation Mission in Agricultural Budget 2026-27
Tamil Nadu Agriculture Minister Vinoth on Thursday presented the Agriculture Budget 2026-27 in the Legislative Assembly, announcing a series of measures aimed at improving farmers' welfare.
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IndiaPolice issues 'work-from-home' advisory as rain inundates Gurugram
Following heavy downpours beginning around 2:40 am, Gurugram police issued an advisory urging corporate establishments and private institutions to allow employees to work from home.
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IndiaKerala Minister says SC directions on Mullaperiyar dam unimplemented, objects water level hike
The minister said the Supreme Court's directions relating to the safety of the dam had not been implemented and that Tamil Nadu had failed to carry out inspections mandated by the apex court.
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IndiaPraveen Nettaru murder case: NIA nabs absconding accused carrying ₹4 lakh bounty
According to the agency, Ummar Farook MR was apprehended from Kochi, Kerala, following a targeted operation based on credible intelligence inputs.
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IndiaJharkhand students protest intensify: Assembly gherao planned on August 10
Protestants stated that despite the students' readiness for talks, the state government appears unresponsive to their demands.
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IndiaTarun Tejpal convicted in 2013 sexual assault case; sets aside acquittal
The former Tehelka magazine editor was acquitted by the trial court in 2021, following the Goa government challenging the verdict.
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IndiaJharkhand exam irregularities protest enters 13th day with six on fast; issue to rock Assembly
Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Wednesday said the question paper leak issues are a national problem and offered talks to resolve the impasse.
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IndiaHeavy rain wreaks havoc across India; Assam death toll rises to 96
Authorities have announced that 14 districts in Odisha are facing a flood threat following the opening of the Hirakud Dam.