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Preliminary investigation report shows both engines of crashed Air India flight shut down seconds after take-off

Jul 12, 2025, at 08:54 am

The preliminary investigation conducted by India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau, or AAIB, on the June 12 Air India Boeing 787 flight crash has revealed that both engines of the plane had shut down mid-air within seconds of take-off.

Andhra man killed by father-in-law for having an affair with wife's sister

Jul 12, 2025, at 12:42 am

In a shocking incident, an Andhra Pradesh man allegedly murdered his son-in-law, beheading and dismembering his body, after finding out about his affair as well as a property dispute, media reports said.

Pardon by Yemeni national's family is only hope for Indian nurse Nimisha Priya: Activist

Jul 12, 2025, at 12:17 am

The family of the Yemeni national who was allegedly killed by Nimisha Priya has been offered $1 million (Rs 8.6 crore) by her family, and their pardon can save the Indian nurse, who is set to be executed on July 16, an activist involved with the Save Nimisha Priya International Action Council has said.

S Jaishankar likely to visit China this weekend for the first time in 5 years: Report

Jul 11, 2025, at 11:47 pm

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will visit China this weekend in his first trip in over five years amid efforts by both countries to repair ties following deadly border clashes in 2020, Bloomberg reported.

'Show me one photo of Indian damage': Ajit Doval slams foreign media over Op Sindoor reportage

Jul 11, 2025, at 11:22 pm

National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval on Friday slammed foreign media for their reportage of Operation Sindoor, challenging them to provide proof of damage to Indian infrastructure by Pakistani strikes.

Tennis player Radhika Yadav was shot four times by her father: Autopsy report

Jul 11, 2025, at 09:11 pm

Tennis player Radhika Yadav, who her father killed at their Gurugram home, was shot four times, her autopsy report revealed.

India achieves 4,000 pct solar capacity growth: Piyush Goyal

Jul 11, 2025, at 05:58 pm

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, while addressing the 11th India Energy Storage Week (IESW) 2025 in New Delhi, noted the 4,000% increase in India’s installed solar capacity and stated that the country’s renewable energy capacity now stands at a robust 227 GW.

Japanese envoy Keiichi Ono leads high-level delegation to Dholera Special Investment Region

Jul 11, 2025, at 05:30 pm

Japanese envoy to India Keiichi Ono led a high-level delegation of leading Japanese companies on an official visit to Dholera Special Investment Region (Dholera SIR), India’s greenfield smart industrial city under the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC).

Radhika Yadav's death: Father spent 2.5 crore on tennis

Jul 11, 2025, at 03:02 pm

Tennis player Radhika Yadav, who was shot dead by her father at her home in Haryana's Gurugram, wanted to be a social media influencer like popular YouTuber Elvish Yadav.

'I wouldn't have continued without high command's support': Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah amid power struggle with DKS

Jul 11, 2025, at 01:49 pm

Bengaluru/IBNS: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said he is continuing at the helm of the state with the backing of the high command amid the power struggle with his deputy DK Shivakumar in the southern state.

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat favours retirement at 75, Opposition says it's a message for Modi

Jul 11, 2025, at 01:04 pm

Nagpur/IBNS: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat's remark that leaders should retire at 75 has been interpreted as a veiled reminder to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to step down as per the unverified clause in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s constitution.

Not me or Mamata primarily responsible to strengthen INDIA bloc, says Omar Abdullah blaming Congress

Jul 11, 2025, at 12:12 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday blamed the country's primary opposition party Congress' reluctance for the lack of strength in the INDIA bloc.

Maa Kali, olive branches to Muslims, non-TMC rivals and party old horses: Samik Bhattacharya draws Bengal roadmap for BJP's 2026 bid

Jul 11, 2025, at 11:10 am

With less than a year to go for another round of prestige fight between saffron poster boy PM Modi and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on the latter's backyard, the country's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) introduced a long awaited rejig in the topmost rung of the state unit, which aspires to dethrone the powerful Trinamool Congress (TMC) but reels under infighting and poll defeats over the last five years.

‘Irresponsible and regrettable’: MEA slams Bhagwant Mann’s remarks on PM Modi’s 5-nation tour

Jul 11, 2025, at 01:29 am

The Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday slammed Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann without naming him for his statements implying that some of the countries Prime Minister Narendra Modi has visited are insignificant.

We took a hit post-Pahalgam but tourism is flowing back: J&K CM Omar Abdullah assures safety to visitors

Jul 10, 2025, at 11:57 pm

Kolkata : Amid ongoing efforts to revive tourism in Jammu and Kashmir following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah made a strong appeal to people at the Travel and Tourism Fair Kolkata 2025 to visit the valley.

Kapil Sharma’s Canada cafe attacked, Khalistani terrorist claims responsibility

Jul 10, 2025, at 10:57 pm

A restaurant recently launched by comedian Kapil Sharma in Canada's British Columbia came under attack on Wednesday night, with multiple bullets hitting the cafe and neighbouring buildings.

Tennis player Radhika Yadav shot dead by her father over an Instagram reel in Gurugram

Jul 10, 2025, at 09:39 pm

Radhika Yadav, a 25-year-old state-level tennis player, was shot dead by her father at their home in Haryana's Gurugram on Thursday.

How China helped Pakistan during Operation Sindoor with real-time intel, satellite support and more

Jul 10, 2025, at 07:14 pm

New Delhi: China helped Pakistan militarily and strategically during Operation Sindoor with real-time intelligence, satellite surveillance, and high-end weapon systems.

Shashi Tharoor rekindles Emergency debate, critiques Congress silence, warns against centralised power

Jul 10, 2025, at 06:03 pm

New Delhi: In a move likely to deepen his rift with Congress leadership, senior party leader Shashi Tharoor has written an article on the 1975 Emergency imposed by the Indira Gandhi government. While reflecting on its excesses and long-term lessons, he also took aim at his party colleagues for having “downplayed” those excesses over the years.

‘Seat not empty; here for 5 yrs’: Siddaramaiah rules out leadership change in Karnataka

Jul 10, 2025, at 05:17 pm

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has dismissed all speculation around a possible leadership change in the state, asserting that he will complete his full five-year term.

'I am a daughter of Maharashtra': Shilpa Shetty sidesteps the ongoing Marathi language row

Jul 10, 2025, at 05:03 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty Kundra has sidestepped the ongoing Hindi-Marathi row in Maharashtra by calling herself "daughter" of the state.

Aadhaar, Ration and Voter IDs must be valid for SIR: Supreme Court to Election Commission

Jul 10, 2025, at 04:39 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Thursday told the Election Commission of India (ECI) that three IDs- Aadhaar, Voter and Ration- must be valid for its controversial voter list verification drive in poll-bound Bihar, media reports said.

'He said it would be a blessing': Indian-origin actor-host accuses Hindu priest of molestation in Malaysia

Jul 10, 2025, at 01:49 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Indian-origin actor and television host Lishalliny Kanaran has accused a Hindu priest in Malaysia of molesting her and touching her inappropriately on the pretext of blessing her, media reports said.

'Timing and not exercise is the problem': Supreme Court on Election Commission's voter list revision drive in Bihar

Jul 10, 2025, at 01:05 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Thursday said the timing of the Election Commission of India (ECI)'s voter list revision drive in poll-bound Bihar "is the problem" but not the exercise in itself, media reports said.

ED files case against 29 celebs including Vijay Deverakonda, Rana Daggubati for endorsing betting apps

Jul 10, 2025, at 12:30 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Vijay Deverakonda, Rana Daggubati, Prakash Raj are among 29 celebrities against whom the Enforcement Directorate (ED) filed a case for allegedly promoting illegal betting apps, media reports said.

Enforcement Directorate raids Karnataka Congress MLA's premises in FEMA case probe

Jul 10, 2025, at 11:18 am

Bengaluru/IBNS: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday raided Karnataka Congress MLA SN Subba Reddy's premises in connection with the probe into his alleged possession of undisclosed foreign assets, media reports said.

Maharashtra MLA canteen's license cancelled after Sena lawmaker assaulted staff over poor quality food

Jul 10, 2025, at 10:50 am

Mumbai/IBNS: The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration has cancelled the license of MLA canteen that allegedly served poor quality food to Shiv Sena (Shinde) lawmaker Sanjay Gaikwad, media reports said.

Supreme Court to hear pleas challenging Election Commission's voter list revision drive in Bihar today

Jul 10, 2025, at 10:30 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court will on Thursday hear the pleas that have challenged the Election Commission of India (ECI)'s drive to revise voter lists in poll-bound Bihar, media reports said.

After Shiv Sena MLA slaps staffer over quality of daal, Maharashtra administration cancels canteen's licence

Jul 10, 2025, at 12:45 am

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday cancelled the licence of the canteen whose staffer was assaulted by Shiv Sena MLA over the quality of daal served to him.

17 years after Singur protest, Mamata Banerjee meets Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran

Jul 10, 2025, at 12:25 am

For the first time since she became chief minister in 2011 after ousting the then Tata Group's Nano project with a massive protest in West Bengal's Singur, Mamata Banerjee met Tata Sons and Tata Motors Chairman N Chandrasekaran in Kolkata on Wednesday.