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Big win for Vijay government! Supreme Court stays Madras HC's cow slaughter ban in Tamil Nadu | Badrinath Temple donation theft case: Key accused Pramod Nautiyal arrested in major breakthrough | 'Citizenship must be decided fairly': Supreme Court quashes Gauhati HC order declaring 27 as foreigners | 'Highway blocked, stones pelted, cops injured': BJP faces open revolt in Madhya Pradesh over Narottam Mishra ticket snub | Two Kolkata Police DCPs suspended over alleged remarks against Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari | Bail to Bloodbath: Telangana man allegedly kills wife, kids and teen who accused him of sexual harassment | Prakash Raj gets bail in multiple voter registration case linked to 2019 polls | ED raids Shekhar Suman associate's premises in FEMA case; phone allegedly thrown from 13th floor | 'Candidate fled': Prashant Kishor jibes BJP over Bankipur nominee change | BJP replaces candidate days before high-stakes Bankipur bypoll

Badrinath Temple donation theft case: Key accused Pramod Nautiyal arrested in major breakthrough

Jul 13, 2026, at 01:00 pm

Dehradun/IBNS: In a major breakthrough in the Badrinath Temple donation theft case, the Uttarakhand Police on Sunday night arrested the prime accused, Pramod Nautiyal, from his residence in Dehradun, media reports said.

'Citizenship must be decided fairly': Supreme Court quashes Gauhati HC order declaring 27 as foreigners

Jul 13, 2026, at 12:35 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Monday stressed that the determination of citizenship and foreigner status must be carried out through a "fair, lawful and reasonable" process, while setting aside a Gauhati High Court order that had upheld the declaration of 27 individuals as foreigners, media reports said.

Piyush Goyal to lead high-level business delegation to Spain, Belgium and Finland. What's on agenda?

Jul 12, 2026, at 07:33 pm

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal will lead a high-level Indian business delegation on a five-day visit to Spain, Belgium and Finland from July 13 to 17, aimed at strengthening India's economic partnership with Europe through enhanced cooperation in trade, investment, technology, innovation and sustainability.

Vietnam boat tragedy: Bodies of 15 Indians to be brought home, Embassy begins repatriation

Jul 12, 2026, at 02:38 pm

The Indian Embassy in Vietnam on Sunday said it had begun the process of repatriating the mortal remains of 15 Indian nationals who died in a speedboat tragedy near Phu Quoc Island.

Twisha Sharma death: Gymnastics belt emerges as crucial evidence in AIIMS forensic report

Jul 12, 2026, at 12:48 pm

A gymnastics belt that was allegedly not produced during actress-model Twisha Sharma's first post-mortem examination has emerged as a crucial piece of evidence in the Central Bureau of Investigation's (CBI) probe into her death, media reports said.

Hyderabad student found dead in Finland two months after going missing, family seeks probe

Jul 12, 2026, at 11:59 am

An 18-year-old student from Hyderabad, who went missing in Finland in May, has been found dead nearly two months later, Finnish police told the media, even as his family questioned the circumstances surrounding his death and sought a detailed investigation.

Prayers suspended at 136-year-old mosque inside Kolkata airport as security concerns trigger relocation talks

Jul 12, 2026, at 07:26 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Offering prayers at the 136-year-old Bankra Mosque, situated within the premises of Kolkata's Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, has been suspended from Saturday following security concerns and ongoing discussions over relocating the structure outside the airport boundary.

Toddler taken to Kerala hospital with cut lip dies after anaesthesia; case filed against doctor

Jul 11, 2026, at 03:33 pm

A case has been registered against a doctor in Kerala following allegations that negligence while administering anaesthesia led to the death of a one-year-and-five-month-old child.

IAF holds world's no. 3 air power ranking, stays ahead of China for fifth consecutive year

Jul 11, 2026, at 03:28 pm

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has once again been ranked as the world's third-most powerful air arm, maintaining its position ahead of China's People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) for the fifth consecutive annual assessment since 2022, according to the latest global rankings released by the World Directory of Modern Military Aircraft (WDMMA).

Indian Navy commissions Made-in-India advanced stealth frigate ‘INS Mahendragiri’. All details inside

Jul 11, 2026, at 02:34 pm

The Indian Navy inducted the indigenously-built advanced stealth frigate ‘INS Mahendragiri’ into its Eastern Fleet during a ceremony presided over by Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh on July 11, 2026.

ED raids Shekhar Suman associate's premises in FEMA case; phone allegedly thrown from 13th floor

Jul 11, 2026, at 02:12 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday conducted searches at premises linked to businessman and film producer Dharmesh Sangani, an associate of actor-television host Shekhar Suman, in connection with allegations of undisclosed foreign assets, foreign bank accounts and violations related to export proceeds, according to media reports.

Prakash Raj gets bail in multiple voter registration case linked to 2019 polls

Jul 11, 2026, at 01:00 pm

Bengaluru/IBNS: A Bengaluru court has granted bail to actor Prakash Raj in connection with allegations that he was registered as a voter in multiple states during the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, according to media reports.

Bail to Bloodbath: Telangana man allegedly kills wife, kids and teen who accused him of sexual harassment

Jul 11, 2026, at 12:59 pm

A 35-year-old man in Telangana, who was released on anticipatory bail in a POCSO case, has allegedly killed his wife and two young children before murdering the teenage girl who had accused him of sexual harassment, along with her mother and grandmother.

Two Kolkata Police DCPs suspended over alleged remarks against Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari

Jul 11, 2026, at 12:27 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Two deputy commissioners of the Kolkata Police have been suspended for allegedly making objectionable remarks against West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, The Telegraph reported.

'Highway blocked, stones pelted, cops injured': BJP faces open revolt in Madhya Pradesh over Narottam Mishra ticket snub

Jul 11, 2026, at 11:39 am

Bhopal/IBNS: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is facing an internal rebellion in Madhya Pradesh after supporters of former state Home Minister Narottam Mishra staged massive protests over the denial of a party ticket for the upcoming Datia Assembly bypoll, according to media reports.

'Candidate fled': Prashant Kishor jibes BJP over Bankipur nominee change

Jul 11, 2026, at 10:37 am

Patna/IBNS: Former political strategist and Jan Suraaj Party (JSP) chief Prashant Kishor has taken a swipe at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after the saffron party replaced its candidate for the Bankipur Assembly bypoll just weeks before voting on July 30.

Prashant Kishor effect? BJP replaces candidate days before high-stakes Bankipur bypoll

Jul 11, 2026, at 10:27 am

Patna/IBNS: In a major twist ahead of the Bankipur Assembly bypoll, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has replaced its candidate against former political strategist and Jan Suraaj Party (JSP) chief Prashant Kishor, as the constituency gears up for what is expected to be one of Bihar's most closely watched electoral contests, media reports said.

India, New Zealand seal strategic partnership: PM Modi, Luxon unveil ambitious roadmap to 2030

Jul 11, 2026, at 09:21 am

India and New Zealand on Saturday officially elevated their bilateral relationship to a Strategic Partnership during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Auckland.

'You are ordering us?': Supreme Court bench stunned as petitioner abuses CJI, throws papers

Jul 10, 2026, at 10:44 pm

High drama unfolded in the Supreme Court on Friday after a petitioner appearing in person allegedly abused Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, threw papers inside the courtroom and disrupted proceedings before being escorted out by security personnel.

Kerala Police open murder case in Uzbekistan medical student's death, family alleges torture

Jul 10, 2026, at 09:34 pm

A week after a 22-year-old Indian medical student from Kerala died in Uzbekistan, Kerala Police have registered a murder case following allegations by her family that she was brutally assaulted before her death.

Why E20 fuel isn't cheaper than pure petrol: Govt explains pricing, mileage and engine compatibility

Jul 10, 2026, at 07:12 pm

The Centre has issued a detailed clarification on E20 petrol, addressing public concerns over fuel prices, mileage, engine compatibility and ethanol blending more than a year after the nationwide rollout of the fuel.

Kolkata Metro breakthrough: TBM ‘Durga’ completes key tunnel drive, brings Joka-Esplanade corridor closer to reality

Jul 10, 2026, at 06:56 pm

The Ministry of Railways on Friday announced a significant milestone for the Kolkata Metro, with Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) ‘Durga’ successfully achieving a breakthrough on the Purple Line of the Joka-Esplanade Metro Corridor.

Indian Railways takes a big safety Leap: Kavach 4.0 approved on key Delhi routes

Jul 10, 2026, at 05:27 pm

The Indian Railways expanded its indigenous Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system by approving the provision of Kavach Version 4.0 on 680 Route Kilometres (RKm) of the Rewari-Delhi and Shakurbasti-Bathinda sections, including feeder branch lines, of Delhi Division, Northern Railway.

'They could have stopped me': Vijay blames police, former DMK government over Karur stampede

Jul 10, 2026, at 02:13 pm

Chennai/IBNS: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Thalapathy Vijay has blamed the police and the previous DMK government over the Karur stampede, as he revisited the district where a massive political rally last year ended in tragedy with the deaths of 41 people.

'People will correct their 2025 mistake': Electoral debutant Prashant Kishor predicts BJP defeat in Bankipur

Jul 10, 2026, at 01:40 pm

Patna/IBNS: Eight months after his Jan Suraaj Party (JSP) suffered a major setback in the Bihar Assembly elections, former political strategist Prashant Kishor is set to make his electoral debut by taking on the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the high-profile Bankipur Assembly bypoll.

'Tihar food is too spicy': US terror accused seeks court's nod to cook his own meals

Jul 10, 2026, at 12:13 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: An American national arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in a terror case has moved a Delhi court seeking permission to cook his own food, claiming the meals served at Tihar Jail are too spicy and oily, media reports said.

Woman doctor quits after Shiv Sena corporator assault; colleague leaves city over safety fears

Jul 09, 2026, at 10:58 pm

A woman doctor, who was assaulted by Shiv Sena corporator Rakesh Mhatre at a municipal hospital in Maharashtra, has resigned, a day after her colleague, Dr. Vaibhav Salunkhe, quit his job and left the city, citing concerns over his safety.

Hours after joining BJP, ex-TMC trio gets Rajya Sabha tickets

Jul 09, 2026, at 10:20 pm

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday named former Trinamool Congress (TMC) Rajya Sabha MPs Sushmita Dev, Sukhendu Sekhar Ray and Prakash Chik Baraik as its candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha by-elections, just hours after the three formally joined the party.

PM Modi hails Australia's under-16 social media ban, says India is 'learning' from it

Jul 09, 2026, at 09:28 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday praised Australia's decision to bar children under the age of 16 from accessing major social media platforms, saying the country's efforts to regulate the digital space and protect young users offer important lessons for India and the rest of the world.

BJP opens door for 'Good Trinamool'! Three former TMC Rajya Sabha MPs join Bengal's ruling party

Jul 09, 2026, at 07:59 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Three former Rajya Sabha members of the Trinamool Congress (TMC)—Sukhendu Sekhar Roy, Sushmita Dev and Prakash Chik Baraik—joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday, with West Bengal BJP president Shamik Bhattacharya describing their induction as an "exceptional" development rather than a departure from the party's policy on admitting former TMC leaders.