New Delhi, Aug 3 — The Supreme Court has dismissed a review petition filed by CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat seeking reconsideration of its April 29 judgment, which had declined to interfere with the refusal to direct registration of an FIR against BJP MP Anurag Thakur over his alleged "goli maro"…
Madurai, Aug 3 — Five people from Chennai, including a three-year-old girl, were killed and two others seriously injured in a multiple-vehicle accident after a car lost control, crossed the median and collided head-on with another vehicle near Melur in Tamil Nadu's Madurai district on Monday.The…
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 3 — With memories of the devastating 2018 floods haunting the state once again, Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan on Monday convened an emergency meeting of District Collectors and senior officials as relentless rain continued to batter Kerala, triggering widespread flooding,…
Vijayanagara, Aug 3 — Two police personnel attached to the Hagaribommanahalli Police Station in Karnataka's Vijayanagara district were arrested on Monday in connection with the alleged custodial death of a 35-year-old construction labourer, Khaleel, who reportedly died after being assaulted inside…
Patna, Aug 3 — The results of the Bankipur Assembly by-election will be declared on Monday as counting of votes is underway at AN College in Patna.Voting for the constituency was held on July 30, recording a voter turnout of 34.30 per cent. The by-election has turned into a closely watched…
Kolkata, Aug 3 — West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari will be using a bulletproof vehicle amid recent revelations of severe threats to his life from the Pakistan-based, UN-designated terrorist group, Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM).The revelation was made by the Special Task Force (STF) of West…
Patna, Aug 3 — A massive fire broke out on the Samastipur-Saharsa Passenger train (63344) at Platform No. 2 of Simri Bakhtiyarpur railway station in Bihar's Saharsa district at around 3:25 a.m. on Monday, triggering panic among passengers and railway staff.According to initial information, the fire…
Vadodara, Aug 3 — Counting of votes for the Manjalpur Assembly by-election began on Monday morning, with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Satish Patel taking an early lead over his Congress rival.According to the Election Commission of India, as of 9 a.m., Satish Patel had secured 6,287…
Chennai, Aug 3 — The Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (Tasmac) is likely to invite online tenders for fresh bar licences in the second week of August as part of a wider plan to improve facilities and service standards at bars attached to its liquor outlets across the state.The fresh licensing…
Datia, Aug 3 — BJP candidate Ashutosh Tiwari took an early lead in the counting of votes for the Datia Assembly by-election in Madhya Pradesh on Monday, with the contest being closely watched as the ruling party seeks to reclaim a seat it lost to the Congress in the 2023 Assembly…
New Delhi, Aug 3 — Parliament is scheduled to resume its proceedings for the third week on Monday, as the Centre prepares to introduce several pending Bills for consideration and passage even as disruptions from the Opposition are expected to continue over a range of contentious issues. The…
Mumbai, Aug 3 — The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) three-day Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting -- led by Governor Sanjay Malhotra -- begins on Monday with investors and economists closely tracking the central bank's assessment of inflation, economic growth and the future interest rate…
Kolkata, Aug 3 — Shahzad Bhatti Network (SBN), a Pakistan-based terrorist-criminal group, targeted the family members of at least six current members of the West Bengal cabinet through Arpita Sarkar, the female aide of suspected Jaish‑e‑Mohammed (JeM) associate Hamim Mondal, an investigation by the…
Chennai, Aug 3 — Six districts of Tamil Nadu are likely to receive heavy rain on Monday as an upper-air weather system continues to influence conditions across the state, with thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds also forecast in several areas. The weather department has forecast heavy…
New Delhi, Aug 3 — Counting of votes for the Assembly by-elections in Madhya Pradesh's Datia, Bihar's Bankipur and Gujarat's Manjalpur constituencies commenced on Monday morning. The results will be declared later in the day. The bypolls, held on July 30, are being closely watched as they are…
Kolkata, Aug 3 — In a nightlong operation that began Sunday night, the police have busted a cough syrup smuggling racket to Bangladesh in West Bengal's Malda district and recovered a large amount of cash and gold from the residence of a local businessman in the Mangalhat area.Three…
New Delhi, July 3 — Uzbekistan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bakhtiyor Saidov, arrived in New Delhi on Monday for an official visit to further strengthen bilateral relations between India and Uzbekistan. Welcoming his arrival, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said,…
New Delhi, Aug 3 — People in large numbers thronged Lord Shiva temples across the nation to offer prayers and seek blessings on the occasion of the first Monday of the holy month of Sawan. Temples witnessed a heavy influx of worshippers on the first Monday of the sacred month. The Mondays of the…
New Delhi, Aug 3 — Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya conducted a high-level review meeting on the state’s law and order situation ahead of the Monsoon Session-2026, directing senior officials to ensure tight security arrangements across the state. According to an official…
New Delhi, Aug 3 — Olympic medallist boxer Vijender Singh questioned Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over the absence of any public message congratulating India’s athletes for their performances at the Commonwealth Games 2026, saying that the country’s sporting achievements should rise above political…
New Delhi, Aug 3 — Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has called upon the people of the state to dedicate the holy month of Shravan to service, cleanliness, water conservation, environmental protection and social harmony, saying the sacred period reflects the ideals of public welfare,…