Vijay Mallya has rejected the description of himself as a “fugitive”, arguing that he is not refusing to return to India voluntarily but is currently subject to legal restrictions in the United Kingdom that prevent him from leaving the country. Mallya made the claim while responding to criticism over his continued stay in Britain, where...
Delhi and the wider National Capital Region are witnessing extensive preparations ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit, with aviation authorities and security agencies putting in place detailed arrangements to accommodate a large number of special aircraft carrying foreign leaders, senior officials and international delegations. The summit is scheduled to take place in New Delhi from...
The Delhi Chief Electoral Officer has rejected allegations by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) that BJP Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha’s name was added to the Delhi electoral rolls by bypassing established procedures. The controversy erupted after Chadha’s name appeared in the electoral roll of the Rajinder Nagar Assembly constituency during the ongoing Special Intensive...
Delhi Police have arrested Sudhanshu, an operator of a private paying guest accommodation in Delhi’s Satya Niketan area, in connection with the collapse of a multi-storey building that killed seven people. The incident has triggered a wider investigation into the condition of the building, renovation work being carried out on the premises and the responsibilities...
Iran has reaffirmed the importance of its relationship with India, describing the bilateral partnership as long-standing and rooted in deep historical and civilisational connections. The statement came days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek. The renewed emphasis on India-Iran...
Uttar Pradesh is facing a widespread flood emergency, with more than 17,000 people rescued from affected areas as rising water levels and inundation continue to disrupt life across 26 districts. Authorities have intensified rescue and relief operations, deploying teams and resources to reach communities cut off by floodwaters. The flooding has affected several villages and...
Indian equity markets staged a strong recovery in early trade on Thursday, September 3, after declining for three consecutive sessions. Buying in major banking and financial stocks, along with improved global market sentiment and easing US bond yields, helped lift the benchmark indices. The 30-share BSE Sensex gained 334.16 points, or 0.44%, to reach 76,904.51...
A woman was found dead inside a hotel room in Delhi’s Lahori Gate area, while a man staying with her was found critically injured following an apparent suicide attempt, police said. The incident has triggered an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the woman’s death and the man’s injuries. According to preliminary information, the incident came...
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has urged Rajya Sabha Leader of the House Jagat Prakash Nadda to ensure immediate action over an alleged “purification” ritual conducted at Ramlila Maidan in Haldwani, Uttarakhand, after a public meeting addressed by him on August 8. In a letter dated September 2, Kharge reminded Nadda of his assurance in Parliament...
The Supreme Court has questioned the authority of the Bar Council of India (BCI) to initiate disciplinary action against law students, observing that the statutory regulator does not have the power to penalise students who have not yet entered the legal profession. The observation came during proceedings linked to the controversy involving students of the...