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Gurugram hit-and-run victim Shivani Chauhan, alias Sia, said the incident became a “national issue” because people could relate to it. She said her fight was for others facing similar circumstances, while a court sent two accused to 14 days’ judicial custody

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders will develop a greenfield shipyard at Dugarajapatnam in Andhra Pradesh with an envisaged investment of Rs 15,000 crore over five to seven years. The project will have 1.2 million gross tonnes annual capacity and generate around 45,000 jobs

Trai has tightened anti-spam rules by bringing AI-based detection of suspected spam numbers and automated calls under its regulatory framework. The amended norms introduce complaint-based triggers, A2P call declarations, termination charges, consumer appeals and stricter action against repeat violations.

A 31-year-old Delhi man was allegedly murdered by his former colleague and her partner in Gurugram over a suspected financial dispute, police said. The man's family alleged delays in being informed after his body was recovered and later cremated

A 73-year-old Delhi man was arrested after his car struck a motorcycle and dragged it nearly 500 metres in R.K. Puram. Police said the rider fell from the motorcycle, while a medical examination found no indication that the driver was intoxicated

A Delhi court on Friday granted default bail to US national Matthew Aaron Van Dyke in an NIA-probed terror-conspiracy case. The agency has charged him and six Ukrainian citizens under the Immigration and Foreigners Act while continuing its probe into alleged UAPA offences

A Gurugram court on Friday sent Kalyan Bainsla and his cousin Lavnish to 14 days of judicial custody in connection with the hit-and-run case involving biker Shivani Chauhan alias Sia. Their two-day police remand ended, with the next hearing fixed for October 1

A North Korean anthem was mistakenly played before South Korea's men's hockey match against Bangladesh at the Asian Games in Gifu on Friday. Organisers corrected the error, while South Korea lodged a complaint seeking an apology and measures to prevent recurrence

Dr Reddy's Laboratories has entered into an exclusive agreement with Takeda Pharmaceutical Company to distribute QDENGA, India's first approved dengue vaccine, in the private market. Subject to regulatory processes, the vaccine is expected to become available in the first half of 2027

India on Friday rejected Pakistan's allegations over a collision between PNS Hunain and INS Kolkata in the Arabian Sea. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the Pakistani vessel's dangerous overtaking manoeuvre violated a 1991 India-Pakistan agreement and international maritime regulations

Surendra Koli, who was acquitted in all 13 cases linked to the Nithari killings, was found hanging at his tea stall in Haridwar on Friday. Police said the circumstances were being investigated from all angles and a post-mortem was conducted.

The Supreme Court has stressed the need to institutionally strengthen the National Testing Agency to prevent recurring NEET paper leaks. The bench indicated that its judges may visit the NTA's upgraded Delhi facility to assess its systems, manpower and arrangements

The Election Commission has assigned separate names and symbols to rival Trinamool Congress factions ahead of the October 6 Bengal bypolls. Mamata Banerjee’s faction will use the Football Player symbol, while the Arup Roy-led group will contest with the Envelope symbol.

Mamata Banerjee camp candidate Sanchita Pradhan Dey withdrew her nomination for the Nandigram bypoll on Friday, a day before the deadline. Her withdrawal came hours after the Election Commission assigned the faction a new party name and symbol.

A Gurugram court on Friday sent driver Kalyan Bainsla and his cousin Lavneesh to 14 days of judicial custody in a hit-and-run case involving a woman biker. Police had added an attempt-to-murder charge after investigating CCTV footage and the victim's statement

FSSAI has initiated legal action against Nestle India over alleged non-compliance with food safety norms in three infant nutrition products. The regulator flagged promotional claims in two products and found a follow-up formula non-conforming with biotin requirements

The Centre told the Supreme Court that the Nandan Nilekani-led panel on structural reforms in NEET has held exhaustive consultations and is likely to submit its first interim report by month-end. The court stressed permanent institutional arrangements for conducting NEET

Kerala Minister K Muraleedharan said the state government would consider further steps if the SIT fails to file a charge sheet in the Sabarimala gold loss cases by the High Court’s September 25 deadline

Gold prices rose Rs 1,309 to Rs 1,54,290 per 10 grams in futures trade on Friday as speculators created fresh positions amid firm spot demand. Gold futures also gained 1.16 per cent in New York to USD 4,392.24 per ounce

Dr Reddy's Laboratories has entered an exclusive agreement with Takeda to distribute QDENGA, India's first approved dengue vaccine, in the private market. Subject to regulatory processes, the vaccine is expected to become available in India during the first half of 2027

Indian Railways approved doubling of the 10.86-km Chouk-Karjat section at Rs 497 crore and a 38.21-km new rail line between Mukutban and Gadchandur at Rs 493 crore. The projects aim to boost passenger and freight capacity, improve connectivity and decongest existing routes

West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh criticised the Trinamool Congress amid the Election Commission’s interim freeze on its name and symbol, alleging internal divisions had weakened the party. He also commented on court-ordered investigations, women’s safety, Syama Prasad Mukherjee and India’s oil policy

A birthday celebration turned fatal in Jammu after a dispute over cake-smearing allegedly led the birthday boy to attack his friend with a sharp-edged weapon, police said. The victim died at GMC Jammu, while police arrested the accused and his brother

The National Testing Agency declared UGC-NET June 2026 re-examination results for English, Commerce and Sociology on Friday. The retest was conducted after complaints over errors in the papers. Candidates can download scorecards online, while the examination covered 87 subjects