Tension escalated in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district after a local youth was allegedly shot dead during a confrontation involving Special Operations Group (SOG) personnel in the Bhaderwah area late on Thursday night.
A major administrative review is underway at the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya, where the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust is reportedly assessing the roles of around 100 employees appointed through recommendations. According to sources, the review follows findings from the ongoing Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into the alleged donation-related irregularities.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off India's first hydrogen-powered train from Jind, Haryana, marking a major milestone in the country's clean transportation and green energy initiatives. The train will initially operate between Jind and Sonipat, covering an 89-kilometre route in approximately two hours.
Senior IPS officer Anurag Kumar was appointed as the new Commissioner of Delhi Police on Friday, replacing Satish Golcha, whose tenure was originally scheduled to continue until April 2027. The appointment marks a significant leadership change at the top of the Delhi Police and comes just months after a major administrative reshuffle across the force.
A male devotee died after experiencing breathing difficulties during the Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri on Wednesday as heavy crowding created panic-like conditions. Officials clarified that there was no stampede, stating that the devotee died due to suffocation caused by a sudden surge in the crowd.
The Supreme Court on Thursday expressed reluctance to revive a criminal case against Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann over his alleged involvement in a 2020 protest outside the then chief minister's residence. A bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant observed that Mann now holds a responsible constitutional position and expressed confidence that he would act responsibly.
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday visited Jantar Mantar to meet social activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the alleged paper leak controversy. Senior AAP leaders Saurabh Bharadwaj
After several days of hot and humid weather, Delhi is expected to receive relief as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast active monsoon conditions from July 16 to July 22. Heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms is likely across several parts of the national capital during this period.
The Congress on Thursday appealed to activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his indefinite hunger strike, citing his deteriorating health, while reiterating its demand for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
A fraudster allegedly impersonating Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's private secretary has been accused of attempting to cheat several Kerala Congress leaders by demanding money. The case was registered after D.S. Rajkumar, Priyanka Gandhi's private secretary, filed a complaint with the police.
A major administrative review is underway at the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya, where the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust is reportedly assessing the roles of around 100 employees appointed through recommendations. According to sources, the review follows findings from the ongoing Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into the alleged donation-related irregularities.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off India's first hydrogen-powered train from Jind, Haryana, marking a major milestone in the country's clean transportation and green energy initiatives. The train will initially operate between Jind and Sonipat, covering an 89-kilometre route in approximately two hours.
Senior IPS officer Anurag Kumar was appointed as the new Commissioner of Delhi Police on Friday, replacing Satish Golcha, whose tenure was originally scheduled to continue until April 2027. The appointment marks a significant leadership change at the top of the Delhi Police and comes just months after a major administrative reshuffle across the force.
A male devotee died after experiencing breathing difficulties during the Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri on Wednesday as heavy crowding created panic-like conditions. Officials clarified that there was no stampede, stating that the devotee died due to suffocation caused by a sudden surge in the crowd.
The Supreme Court on Thursday expressed reluctance to revive a criminal case against Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann over his alleged involvement in a 2020 protest outside the then chief minister's residence. A bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant observed that Mann now holds a responsible constitutional position and expressed confidence that he would act responsibly.
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday visited Jantar Mantar to meet social activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the alleged paper leak controversy. Senior AAP leaders Saurabh Bharadwaj
After several days of hot and humid weather, Delhi is expected to receive relief as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast active monsoon conditions from July 16 to July 22. Heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms is likely across several parts of the national capital during this period.
The Congress on Thursday appealed to activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his indefinite hunger strike, citing his deteriorating health, while reiterating its demand for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
A fraudster allegedly impersonating Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's private secretary has been accused of attempting to cheat several Kerala Congress leaders by demanding money. The case was registered after D.S. Rajkumar, Priyanka Gandhi's private secretary, filed a complaint with the police.
National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval on Thursday hosted the 5th BIMSTEC National Security Chiefs' Meeting in New Delhi, bringing together delegations from Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. The meeting highlighted BIMSTEC's growing role in strengthening cooperation between South Asia
A crucial meeting of senior Punjab Congress leaders is underway at the party headquarters as the leadership attempts to resolve growing internal differences within the state unit. The meeting is being chaired by Congress General Secretary (Organisation) K.C. Venugopal and includes several senior leaders who have expressed concerns over the party's organisational functioning ahead of future elections.
The Delhi High Court has set aside the Centre's tender awarded to private firms for outsourcing Consular, Passport and Visa (CPV) services at Indian missions in Abu Dhabi, Kuwait, Singapore, and Canberra. A bench of Justices Anil Kshetarpal and Shail Jain ruled that the technical evaluation process lacked transparency and fairness
Trinamool Congress (TMC) Rajya Sabha MP Rukmini Mallick, popularly known as Koel Mallick, has resigned from the Upper House, becoming the fourth TMC member to step down from the Rajya Sabha. Her resignation follows the exits of Sukhendu Sekhar Roy, Prakash Chik Baraik, and Sushmita Deb.
The Supreme Court on Thursday declined to hear a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking directions for the Madras High Court to expedite the hearing of 54 election petitions arising from the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya is expected to submit its final report to the Uttar Pradesh government shortly. The three-member SIT, constituted on June 13, was tasked with investigating the allegations
A 21-year-old construction worker from Jharkhand was killed after a section of the concrete lining inside the Silkyara-Barkot tunnel collapsed in Uttarkashi district during the early hours of Thursday. According to District Magistrate Prashant Arya
Former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Raghuram Rajan, economist Raj Chetty, and Microsoft executive Asha Sharma have been appointed to key task forces established by the US Federal Reserve to review its monetary policy framework. Announced by newly appointed Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh
Millions of devotees across India are celebrating the Jagannath Rath Yatra, one of Hinduism's most revered festivals. The grand procession began in Puri, Odisha, with the traditional Pahandi ritual, during which Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra were ceremonially brought out of the temple and placed on their elaborately decorated wooden chariots.
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has announced a one-day mass hunger strike on Thursday in support of activist Sonam Wangchuk, whose indefinite fast has entered its 18th day. The protest at Jantar Mantar demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the CBSE-NEET controversy has also completed 26 days.
India has recorded a higher GDP growth rate than China despite remaining one of the largest importers of Chinese goods. According to the latest economic data, China's economy expanded by 4.3% during the April–June quarter, down from 5% in the January–March quarter. The slowdown has surprised economists and reflects growing challenges facing the world's second-largest economy.
