Gumla, Jharkhand: Three Maoists affiliated with the banned group Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP) were killed in a security forces encounter on Wednesday morning in the dense forests of Kechki under the jurisdiction of Bishunpur police station. The slain were identified as Lalu Lohra, Chhotu Oraon, and Sujeet Oraon. Lalu Lohra and Chhotu Oraon, both...
Leh, Ladakh: The ongoing demand for Ladakh’s statehood and constitutional safeguards turned violent today as angry protesters clashed with police in Leh city. In the first major incident of violence in the statehood movement, hundreds of demonstrators pelted stones at officials, attacked the BJP office, and set a police vehicle on fire. Police responded with...
A major scandal has rocked Delhi as Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswati, a spiritual leader and former director of the Sri Sharada Institute of Indian Management, faces grave allegations of sexual harassment, obscene messaging, and fraud. Over 15 women students, enrolled under EWS scholarships, accused the Swami of using abusive language, making unwanted physical advances, and sending...
Gandhinagar: In a significant move aimed at strengthening local governance, the Gujarat government has approved the creation of 17 new talukas, taking the total number in the state to 269. The decision was announced after a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, ahead of the local body elections scheduled for January-February 2026. State...
In a tragic incident in Mumbai, seven people — including six women — sustained severe burn injuries after a fire broke out due to a suspected LPG gas leak in Kandivali’s Akurli area on Wednesday morning. The incident occurred at Ram Kisan Mestri Chawl, near ESIC Hospital, on Military Road at Akurli Cross Road No....
A shocking incident from Chhattisgarh’s Janjgir-Champa district has gone viral, showing a government school headmistress arriving at school drunk. The incident occurred at the Government Primary School in Levai village, Baloda block, where 45-year-old headmistress Heera Porte reportedly tried to take the mid-day meal but was so inebriated that she tripped and fell onto a...
In a major development, the parents of former IAS probationer Puja Khedkar — Dilip and Manorama Khedkar — have reportedly fled India amid a road rage and kidnapping case. According to sources, a lookout notice had been issued against the duo after a shocking incident on September 13 on the Mulund-Airoli Road in Navi Mumbai. ...
India has once again extended the closure of its airspace for Pakistan-registered civilian and military aircraft till October 24, according to a report. In a reciprocal move, Pakistan has also closed its airspace for Indian planes for the same duration. Both countries have kept their airspace shut for each other’s aircraft since April 30, following...
In a surprising development, Deepika Padukone will not be part of the sequel to Kalki 2898 AD, despite having already shot for nearly 20 days. According to a report by News18, Deepika filmed several scenes for Part 2 while shooting for Part 1. The decision to drop her from the sequel reportedly followed a disagreement...
New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced on Tuesday that loudspeakers used during Ramlila, Durga Puja, and other cultural-religious events in the national capital can now operate until midnight. The extension is aimed at allowing Hindu festivals in Delhi to continue without time restrictions, similar to celebrations in other states. Speaking to reporters, CM...