Centre moves SC seeking review of judgment which held Delhi govt has control over administrative services in NCT

The development comes a day after the Centre brought an ordinance to create a National Capital Civil Service Authority that will have the power to recommend the transfer and posting of all Group A officers and officers o…

17th Vande Bharat will be flagged today, 4 key new ones on their way

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, will inaugurate the Howrah-Puri Vande Bharat Express, the first for Odisha and the trainset’s 17th edition.

This is Modi’s defeat; BJP cannot depend on ED to win in Chhattisgarh: CM Baghel on Karnataka results

Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Bhupesh Baghel, said BJP’s loss in Karnataka is a defeat of Prime Minister Narendra Modi who asked votes in his name.

Active Covid cases in India dip to 18,009

India has recorded 1,580 fresh Covid infections, while the active cases have come down to 18,009 from 19,613, according to the Union Health Ministry data on Friday.

Allahabad High Court orders carbon dating of ‘Shivling’ at Gyanvapi

SETTING ASIDE a lower court order, the Allahabad High Court on Friday ordered a “scientific survey”, including carbon dating, of a “Shivling” said to have been found at the Gyanvapi mosque complex in Varanasi during …

Indian troops kill 2 rebels in Kashmir in ongoing operations

Indian soldiers killed two suspected militants in ongoing counterinsurgency operations in Kashmir on Saturday, officials said, a day after rebels fighting against Indian rule killed five soldiers in the disputed Himalaya…

Delhi News Live Updates: Gangster Tillu Tajpuriya killed by rival gang members inside Tihar Jail

Jailed gangster Sunil Maan alias Tillu Tajpuriya was beaten to death by rival gang members inside Delhi’s Tihar Jail Tuesday morning, police said.

Supreme Court: Can grant divorce on irretrievable breakdown, waive 6-month wait period

Under Article 142(1), the Supreme Court may pass decrees or orders “as is necessary for doing complete justice in any cause or matter pending before it”.

Gas leak kills 11 in India

A gas leak killed 11 people in India on Sunday, an official said, in the latest deadly industrial accident in the vast developing economy of 1.4 billion people.

Indian police arrest Sikh separatist leader after long hunt

Indian police on Sunday arrested a separatist leader who has revived calls for an independent Sikh homeland and the secession of India’s northern Punjab state, which has a history of violent insurgency.

Former Indian lawmaker, brother fatally shot live on TV

A former Indian lawmaker convicted of kidnapping and facing murder and assault charges was shot dead along with his brother in a dramatic attack that was caught live on TV in northern India, officials said Sunday.

Jagadish Shettar, former Karnataka CM and six-time BJP MLA, joins Congress

Shettar is the second prominent Lingayat face to quit the BJP in recent days after former deputy chief minister Laxman Savadi, who was also denied a ticket, joined the Congress.

Husband acquitted in stabbing after wife claims blade got lodged in sleep

Criminal Court, on Tuesday, acquitted Indian man who allegedly stabbed his wife in the thigh at an apartment in Male’ City.

World Startup Convention: The India start-up gala that exploded into a scandal

In March, hundreds of budding entrepreneurs descended on Noida, a suburb of India's capital Delhi, to attend a three-day convention that had dubbed itself the "world's biggest funding festival".

Indian rupee goes global: 18 countries agree to trade in INR

The Indian rupee is now going global as 18 countries have agreed to trade in the rupee.

Indian opposition lawmakers rally against Modi government

The demonstrators carried big national flags and chanted slogans warning that India's democracy is in danger

‘Corruption begins to grow where there is dynasty politics’: PM Modi attacks Opposition parties in Hyderabad

The prime minister also attacked the K Chandrasekhar Rao-led Telangana government and said that projects were getting delayed due to “non-cooperation” from the state.

India removes chapters on Mughal empire from Class 12 history book

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) of India has removed chapters and topics related to the Mughal empire from its 12th-grade history syllabus.

13 people die in temple floor cave-in in central India

At least 13 people died and several others were injured in a floor cave-in at a temple in India's central state of Madhya Pradesh on Thursday, the state's Home Minister Narottam Mishra said.

Translocated Namibia cheetah gives birth to 4 cubs in India

India's federal environment minister Bhupender Yadav on Wednesday said a female cheetah brought in from Namibia has given birth to four cubs.

India asks Nepal to help nab separatist leader

Is pro-Khalistan leader Amritpal Singh hiding in Nepal?

Indian rocket places 36 satellites into orbits

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched on Sunday 36 satellites using its heaviest rocket LVM3, officials said.

Man allegedly dies in police custody in Kerala; sub-inspector suspended

They said the police assaulted him and dragged him to the station.

Rahul Gandhi gets 2 years for Modi defamation in India

An Indian court found opposition leader Rahul Gandhi guilty of defamation Thursday over his remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's surname and sentenced him to two years in prison.

India hunts Sikh preacher who has revived calls for homeland

Police said they had stepped up their presence and suspended mobile internet services to prevent unrest.

Aadhaar-PAN linking: Extend deadline by 6 months and remove fee, Cong leader Adhir writes to PM

Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said that the situation was turning into a nightmare and would bring extreme misery to most people.

Hurt by success of India’s democracy and institutions, some people attacking it: PM Modi

PM Modi's remarks come amid a political slugfest over Rahul Gandhi's remarks during his recent visit to the UK, with the BJP accusing him of maligning India on foreign soil and seeking foreign intervention.

President Paudel, Indian President Murmu discuss Nepal-India ties

President Ram Chandra Paudel and his Indian counterpart Droupadi Murmu held a telephone conversation on Friday.

Next-gen missile vessels to radars: Govt on local shopping spree for armed forces

Several new acquisitions, officials said, are under consideration and orders are likely to be placed this month once they get the final nod from the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) or the Ministry of Defence.

In Uttarakhand, 15 Cong MLAs suspended for a day over ruckus in House

Fifteen Congress MLAs were suspended from Uttarakhand Assembly for a day after they created a ruckus over Speaker Ritu Khanduri’s decision to turn down a breach of privilege motion moved by the Opposition on Tuesday.

Supreme Court directs Centre to withdraw communication on payment of OROP arrears in four instalments

The Centre informed the apex court that it has paid one instalment of OROP arrears to ex-servicemen but that it needs some more time to complete the payment of arrears.

India records 524 new Covid cases in 24 hours, highest in 113 days

India logged 524 new coronavirus cases after a gap of 113 days, while the active cases rose to 3,618, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Sunday.

‘Assured of Indians’ safety’: PM Modi raises temple vandalism at meeting with Australian PM Anthony Albanese

During the bilateral meeting with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, who is in the country for a visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday raised the issue of vandalism of Hindu temples in Australia.

Flawed surveys, rankings damaging democracy: CEC

A total of 59 participants from 31 countries or EMBs as well as representatives from international organisations working on election integrity attended, an ECI statement said.

Delhi excise policy case: ED summons Telangana CM KCR’s daughter K Kavitha

Kavitha, a Bharat Rashtra Samithi party MLC, has been asked to depose on March 9 before the federal agency in the national capital.

AJK makes hijab mandatory for students, teachers

The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government has made it mandatory for female students and teachers to wear the hijab in mixed-gender educational institutions, a circular issued on Monday stated

Kejriwal, Mamata among 9 Oppn leaders write to PM Modi against Sisodia’s arrest

Citing examples of Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, former TMC leader Suvendu Adhikari, the leaders across different Opposition parties alleged that the “investigation agencies go slow” on cases of those who j…

India's top court orders probe of Adani business group

India's top court on Thursday ordered an expert committee to investigate any regulatory failures related to the country's second-largest conglomerate, the Adani Group.

Three Indian nationals arrested with ornaments worth Rs 11 million

Police have arrested three Indian nationals with gold and diamond ornaments worth Rs 11 million.

Delhi News Live Updates: Supreme Court to take up Manish Sisodia’s plea against his arrest at 3.50 pm today

In the absence of Sisodia, Revenue minister Kailash Gahlot likely to present state annual Budget; Deputy CM finds support in KCR, Pinarayi, Akhilesh and Soren; HC to hear plea concerning demolition drive in Mehrauli.

New Report: India’s Largest News Agency, Part-Owned by Reuters, Continues to Quote Fake Sources

ANI, which has gained in stature and revenues since the rise of nationalist Prime Minister Narinda Modi,published hundreds of articles relying on fake sources that furthers the agenda of the Indian government while discr…

Ukraine seeks India support for UN peace resolution

The call for support was made by Andriy Yermak, who heads the office of Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in a phone conversation with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. The move comes less than two weeks after D…

“Indian plate moving 5 cm every year, raising possibility of earthquakes”: NGRI chief scientist

A leading weather scientist and geological expert has warned that the Indian tectonic plate is moving about 5 cm every year, leading to accumulation of stress along the Himalayas and increasing the possibility of major …

Gujarat to press for death penalty for 11 convicts in Godhra train burning case

Calling the February 27, 2002 Godhra train burning incident a “rarest of rare case”, the Gujarat government on Monday told the Supreme Court that it will press for death penalty for the 11 convicts whose sentence was c…

Uttarakhand Rozgar Mela: New jobs to ensure youths return to their villages, says PM

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami announced that the state will start Mukhyamantri Utthan Yojana, under which free coaching will be given to students from weak economic background preparing for competitive exams.

Kwatra returns, leaving everyone guessing about his political message

Indian Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra’s two-day visit (Feb 13-14) to Kathmandu got a lot of attention.

PM Modi welcomes opening of Jaffna Cultural Centre

The Jaffna Cultural Centre is an important initiative signifying the close cultural cooperation between India and Sri Lanka, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted on Saturday.

Maharashtra journalist killed after article on ‘criminal’ who got ‘clicked alongside PM, CM’

Shashikant Warishe, who is survived by his elderly mother, wife and a son, worked in a local Marathi newspaper and had been covering issues related to the setting up of the Ratnagiri Refinery & Petrochemicals Ltd in Bars…

LiFE initiative can help reduce annual global CO2 emissions significantly: IEA

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has cited its modelling and said it shows adoption of changes proposed under India’s Lifestyle for Environment (LiFE) initiative can reduce annual global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissi…

Govt to launch first pilot cow sanctuary in UP to tackle stray cattle problem

The union government has sanctioned ₹63 crore for the project, which will be set up by the national dairy development board. Tenders will be floated soon for the construction work of the sanctuary that will be home to 5…

Adani: How the billionaire's empire lost $100bn in days

Indianbillionaire Gautam Adani has sought to reassure investors after his companypulled a surprise by calling off its share sale.

India's finance minister announces new clean energy funds

Indian finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced several new clean energy initiatives in the government's annual federal budget speech on Wednesday, saying "green growth" is a top priority for the country.

Indian opposition's 'unity march' ends in disputed Kashmir

India's main opposition Congress party ended a five-month cross-country "unity march" in disputed Kashmir on Monday with hundreds of members of various opposition groups joining in a public rally in freezing temperatures…

Adani Group says Hindenburg fraud claim 'calculated attack on India'

The company owned by Asia's richest man Gautam Adani has issued a detailed rebuttal of allegations of wrongdoing by short seller Hindenburg Research.

Adani Group: Fortune of Asia's richest man hit by fraud claims

Indian billionaire Gautam Adani saw more than $20bn (£16bn) wiped off his fortune on Friday, after investors fled his companies for a second day prompted by fraud claims made by a US investment firm.

Never suggested renaming Tamil Nadu as Tamizhagam: Governor R N Ravi clarfies

In a statement issued Wednesday, Ravi said that any interpretation or interference that he was suggesting a change in the name of Tamil Nadu was "erroneous and far-fetched".

Indian guru accused of raping and blackmailing over 100 women is jailed for life

A special court in India sentenced a self-styled godman to 14 years of imprisonment after finding him guilty of raping more than 100 women.

Haldwani: Locals in despair over fears of mass eviction in India

India's top court has temporarily stayed the demolition of over 4,000 homes in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand, but people are still worried about the fate of their homes.

Joshimath: The horrors of life in India's sinking Himalayan town

Hanging' glacier broke off to trigger India flood

Sinking land forces hundreds to leave Indian temple town

Authorities in an Indian Himalayan town have stopped construction activities and started moving hundreds of people to temporary shelters after a temple collapsed and cracks appeared in over 600 houses because of sinking …

Kanjhawala: The woman who was dragged to death in Delhi's hit-and-run case

Family members of the 20-year-old whose death in a horrific hit-and-run case has sparked protests in India.

Delhi hit-and-run: Young woman's horrific death shocks India

The gruesome death of a 20-year-old woman in India's capital Delhi on 1 January has shocked the country.

The key to future climate adaptation is to tap past knowledge

The Apatani people of India’s Eastern Himalayas practise a unique form of farming where two crops of rice (mipya and emoh) and one crop of fish (ngihi) are raised together.

India Covid: Experts say people don't need to panic over China coronavirus surge

Experts have told the BBC that the current Covid surge in China is "unlikely" to impact India, but they urged people to stay cautious and wear masks.

India blocks Pak-based OTT platform from streaming major events

The Indian government has imposed a ban on Pakistan-based Vidly TV’s OTT platform, apps and social media accounts in India

Lightning kills 907 in India as extreme weather surges in 2022

India saw a big jump in extreme weather events this year and related deaths rose to their highest in three years

Seven killed as part of limestone mine collapses in Chhattisgarh village

The incident took place in Maalgaon village under Nagarnar police station area, around 12 km away from Jagdalpur, the headquarter of the district, a police official here said.

Indian billionaire Adani’s firm wins bid to develop vast Mumbai slum

The real estate unit of Indian billionaire Gautam Adani’s Adani Enterprises has won the right to redevelop India’s largest slum, Mumbai’s Dharavi neighborhood, with a 50 billion rupee ($612 million) bid, a state offic…

Indian billionaire Gautam Adani’s flagship company is raising $2.5 billion

Indian billionaire Gautam Adani’s business empire is planning to raise nearly $2.5 billion in a new share offering as it pushes to expand into new areas.

Rats blamed for eating 500 kilograms of cannabis stored by Indian police

Rats in northern India have been accused of eating hundreds of kilograms of cannabis seized from drug dealers and stored in police warehouses.

India mills renegotiate, default on sugar export deals to catch rising prices: dealers

Mills are getting a premium of 2,000 rupees to 3,000 rupees per tonne from the overseas sale, so they are very interested in exports, an expert in India says

COP27: India resists calls for raising ambitions, says rich nations must take lead

Making an intervention at the "Ministerial High-Level Roundtable on Pre-2030 Ambition", Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said the developed countries must take the lead in raising ambitions as the bulk of finan…

Govt moves to set up fodder-centric farmer producer organisations

This comes a month after The Indian Express reported that the Wholesale Price Index-based fodder inflation soared to a nine-year high of 25.5 per cent in August 2022 and highlighted the hardships faced by rural families …

Detection of new Omicron sub-variants in India raises concerns in Nepal

Experts say it could be just a matter of days before the virus enters Nepal, due to high mobility between the two countries.

UN chief chides India on rights record

UN chief Antonio Guterres chided India during a visit on Wednesday over its human rights record, which critics say has regressed under Hindu nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Indian Credit line meant for medical drugs used for fuel, other payments

A shortage of 170 drugs was reported from government hospitals recently. Many say that the severe economic crisis is the reason for this shortage. But it was revealed that the drug shortage had been created as a result o…

Restoring past glory… India’s divinity will benefit world: PM Modi

The Mahakaal Lok is part of the urban transformation of the Mahakaaleshwar temple, among the 12 most revered jyotirlingas.

Cholera tragedy in Indian village sheds light on power debts

Union Cabinet clears PMAY (Urban) till Dec 2024

India slams OIC for its J&K statement: Reeks of bigotry

Uttarakhand plans ‘Modi Circuit’ in Corbett, map is Man vs Wild episode

India records 16,464 Covid cases, 24 fatalities in a day

India's top court grants bail to Muslim journalist accused of insulting Hindus

India’s Covid vaccinations hit 2 billion, new cases at four-month high

India in charge at Edgbaston despite Bairstow ton

Nupur Sharma should apologise over her remarks: Indian Supreme Court

Blow to Indian opposition as Gandhi's grandson bows out of presidential race

Police brutality video that shocked India

Violent protests erupt in India against new military recruitment scheme

Famed Indian singer 'KK' dies at 53

Inconsistent inflow pattern of rivers baffles managers

India seen facing wider coal shortages, worsening power outage risks

India to restrict sugar export from June

Indian court sentences top Kashmiri separatist to life in prison

India's retirees tap savings, eat less as living costs soar

After a pause of 26 months, India and Bangladesh are set to resume train services

Indian court frees killer of ex-Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi

India appoints Naveen Srivastava as its new envoy to Nepal

Poor workers bear the brunt of India's heatwave

Delhi seeks to give renewed impetus to bilateral ties with Modi visit to Lumbini