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The Uttar Pradesh government has sought withdrawal of charges against all accused in the 2015 mob lynching of Mohammad Akhlaq in Dadri. A withdrawal application has been filed before a Surajpur court, which will hear the matter on December 12, officials said
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The Election Commission has distributed over 37 crore enumeration forms across 12 States and UTs under Phase II of its voter roll revision. Lakshadweep achieved full coverage, while Bihar’s second poll phase saw a record 68.79% turnout
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India’s agencies busted a Jaish-e-Mohammed module linked to the Red Fort blast, seizing nearly 3,000 kg of explosives and arresting several suspects across Delhi, Haryana, and J&K. The crackdown averted a major terror attack. NIA now leads the investigation
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Two days after the Red Fort blast killed eight people, Delhi Police are searching for a red Ford EcoSport linked to the suspects. PM Modi visited the injured at LNJP Hospital, while the NIA has formed a 10-member team to probe the case
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Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge called the Delhi blast a government failure, demanding a fair probe and strict punishment for those responsible. He said the issue will be raised in Parliament’s winter session and commented on upcoming Bihar poll results
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Two workers died and 20 others were injured after a boiler exploded at a pharmaceutical factory in Bharuch’s Saykha GIDC area early Wednesday. The blast caused a fire and building collapse. Authorities have launched a safety and licence probe
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Two Maoist commanders of the JJMP — Brajesh Yadav, carrying a Rs 5 lakh bounty, and Awdhesh Lohra — surrendered before police in Jharkhand’s Latehar district under the state’s ‘Nai Disha’ policy. Police hailed it as a major success
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Actor-turned-politician Vijay lashed out at the DMK, accusing it of corruption, hypocrisy, and spreading lies about his party TVK. Responding to indirect criticism at DMK’s “Festival of Knowledge”, he vowed to challenge the ruling party in 2026
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India is set to procure Israel Aerospace Industries’ Air Lora ballistic missiles and Rafael’s Ice Breaker cruise missiles, with plans to manufacture them under ‘Make in India’ initiative, following a defence MoU signed to boost India-Israel strategic collaboration
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Police in Pulwama collected DNA samples from the mother of Dr Umar Nabi, suspected to have driven the car that exploded near Delhi’s Red Fort, killing 12. The NIA has taken over the probe as family members deny terror links
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Locals near Delhi’s Red Fort described scenes of chaos and horror after a powerful explosion killed 12 and injured several. Eyewitnesses said the blast shook the ground and scattered body parts across nearby areas, leaving residents traumatised and sleeples
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The family of Dr Umar Nabi, the man suspected to be behind the Red Fort Metro Station blast in Delhi, has denied his involvement in terror activities, describing him as an introvert and a dedicated academic. The NIA is now investigating
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A car explosion near Red Fort Metro Station in Delhi on Monday evening sparked panic and set nearby vehicles on fire. Police and fire officials rushed to the spot as seven fire engines battled the blaze. Investigation is underway.
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A controversy erupted after Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced that singing Vande Mataram would be mandatory in all schools. Maulana Haleem Ullah Kasmi urged Muslims to withdraw their children from schools, calling the move an attack on religious freedom
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Veteran actor Dharmendra, 89, remains hospitalised at Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital. While an industry insider said his condition is serious, family representatives clarified he is stable and not on a ventilator. The actor continues to recover under medical observation
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Chief Justice of India B R Gavai on Monday highlighted the dangers of artificial intelligence after a morphed video showed a fake courtroom incident. The Supreme Court agreed to hear a plea seeking guidelines to regulate AI use in the judiciary
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A Kolkata-based book supplier has been arrested for allegedly defrauding ISKCON of Rs 2 crore by submitting fake invoices. The accused, Debraj Bhattacharya, who had been absconding for years, was caught from the Girish Park area on Saturday night
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A 70-year-old hawker from Nadia district died allegedly due to anxiety triggered by the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in West Bengal. His family claimed he stopped eating after learning that his name was missing from the old voters’ list
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The Jammu and Kashmir Police carried out coordinated raids across Anantnag, Sopore, Kulgam, and Handwara to target locals allegedly assisting Pakistan-based terror operatives. Several suspects were detained and booked under preventive laws as part of efforts to dismantle support networks
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The Supreme Court has ordered the relocation of stray dogs from schools, hospitals, railway stations, and highways, mandating sterilisation, vaccination, and safety measures. Authorities must ensure anti-rabies vaccine availability, quarterly inspections, and compliance affidavits to protect citizens’ right to life