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An 83-year-old servitor of the Jagannath temple in Puri was allegedly murdered on Wednesday, the police said. The body of Jagannath Dixit (83), who was a 'supakar' (cook) at the temple, was found in a pool of blood at Rabeni Choura in Gudiashahi, they said. The incident happened amid...
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A railway overbridge built near Aishbagh Stadium in Madhya Pradesh capital Bhopal has become the talk of the town even before its official launch as it has a peculiar 90 degrees turn, with locals residents raising concerns over potential risks to commuters. Officials associated with its...
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Zeeshan Akhtar, an alleged key conspirator in the murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique, has been arrested in Canada, Maharashtra minister of state for home Yogesh Kadam said on Wednesday. Akhtar (22) was held in a fake passport case, according to sources. Zeeshan, who was involved in the...
23:18
Spiritual leader Morari Bapu
Spiritual leader Morari Bapu's wife Narmadaba passed away at their residence in Talgajarda village in Gujarat's Bhavnagar district on Wednesday, family sources said. She was 79. Narmadaba was unwell for some time. She breathed her last during the early hours of Wednesday at their...
22:56
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A red alert was issued for Delhi as it remained in the grip of an intense heatwave, with temperatures ranging from 40.9 to 45.0 degrees Celsius across various weather stations on Wednesday. The heat index, a measure of how hot it feels when humidity is factored in, touched an alarming 51.9...
22:31
A Pakistani national was arrested on Wednesday from a village here for allegedly staying in India illegally with forged Indian identity documents, the police said. Three others, including the one who helped him in obtaining a fake document, have also been arrested. The accused,...
22:04
Maharashtra reported 107 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, taking the total of viral infections detected in the state so far this year to 1,700, the public health department said. Two deaths of COVID-19 patients were recorded in the last two days, taking the toll since January to 21, said an...
21:42
A mob attacked and vandalised the ancestral home of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore in Bangladesh's Sirajganj district, leading authorities to constitute a three-member committee to investigate the incident, according to media reports on Wednesday. On Jun 8, a visitor went to the...
21:26
Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha Wednesday ordered a reshuffle in his administration, shifting four deputy commissioners and heads of various departments. Deputy commissioners of Srinagar, Budgam, Ramban, and Kishtwar were among 24 officers who were transferred by the LG. Among...
21:04
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Eighteen of the 48 samples of construction materials used in various ongoing projects of Haryana's irrigation department failed quality tests, and 80 officials have been chargesheeted for these lapses, a minister said on Wednesday. Haryana irrigation and water resources minister Shruti...
20:47
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A retired IAS officer and his wife found a caterpillar in their salad they ordered at a high-end restaurant in Gurugram, according to officials. The couple recorded a video when they saw the insect on Saturday at the restaurant and lodged a complaint with the Food Safety Department, who...
20:27
With an aim to ensure fair and transparent access to tatkal tickets and to safeguard the interests of genuine passengers, Indian Railways has announced key modifications in the Tatkal ticket booking system.These changes are aimed at enhancing user authentication and reducing misuse of the...
19:57
Foreign secretary Vikram Misri paid a visit to Abu Dhabi, UAE on June 10. His visit was a follow-up to the 15th Joint Commission Meeting between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of UAE Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan held in New Delhi on...
19:39
Security forces neutralised two Maoists in an encounter on Wednesday in the forest area under Kukanar police Station area of Chhattisgarh's Sukma district, the police said.According to Sukma superintendent of police Kiran Chavan, automatic weapons were also recovered from the spot.The encounter...
19:27
A US national was apprehended at the Delhi airport on Wednesday for allegedly carrying an unauthorised global positioning system device, official sources said. The passenger was supposed to take an Air India flight to Bangkok scheduled for 8:25 am, they said. The US national was...
19:08
The Kerala High Court has issued summons to All India Congress Committee general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on a plea challenging her election from the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat in the bypoll held there last year.Justice K Babu passed the order while admitting a plea by her then rival BJP...
19:05
A court in Shillong on Wednesday sent Sonam Raghuvanshi, accused of killing her husband Raja Raghuvanshi during their honeymoon in Meghalaya, and her four aides to eight-day police custody, an official said. Sonam was brought to Shillong on Tuesday midnight, while the other accused reached...
18:49
The Congress on Wednesday expelled former Madhya Pradesh MLA Laxman Singh, who is brother of ex-chief minister Digvijaya Singh, from the primary membership of the party for six years for 'anti-party activities'.The action against Laxman Singh, also a five-time MP, came after he repeatedly made...
18:28
The rupee appreciated 6 paise to close at 85.51 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday, supported by strong foreign fund inflows and a weak American currency against major rivals overseas.However, investors stayed on the sidelines ahead of the CPI data release on Thursday and restricted...
18:23
Tea exports from India increased by 9.92 per cent at 254.67 million kg, from January to December 2024, against 231.69 million kg in the previous calendar year.According to the latest data released by Tea Board, production in the north Indian estates during calendar 2024 stood at 154.81 million...
18:22
In its sixth straight day of gains, the 50-share NSE Nifty ended 37.15 points or 0.15 per cent up at 25,141.40.The index moved between a low of 25,081.30 and a high of 25,222.40 during the day.In the six sessions to Wednesday, Nifty gained 598 points or 2.42 per cent. After a flat start, the...
18:20
From the Sensex pack, HCL Tech, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, Reliance Industries, Bajaj Finserv, ICICI Bank, Tata Motors and Eternal were the lead gainers.Power Grid, Adani Ports, IndusInd Bank, Nestle, HDFC Bank and Hindustan Unilever were among the laggards.
18:18
Benchmark Sensex closed higher by 123 points while Nifty rose for a sixth consecutive day on Wednesday following a rally in global markets amid optimism over US-China trade talks and foreign fund inflows.In a volatile session, the 30-share BSE Sensex rose by 123.42 points or 0.15 per cent to...
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Sonam Raghuvanshi and four others, who were accused of killing her Indore-based businessman husband Raja Raghuvanshi during their honeymoon in Meghalaya, were produced before a court in Shillong on Wednesday, police said.Sonam was taken to the northeastern state late on Tuesday while the four...
17:47
Monsoon rains in Kerala intensified on Wednesday with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing an orange alert in four districts of the state.The IMD sounded the orange alert in Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur and Kasaragod districts of the state for the day.It also issued a yellow alert in...
17:20
A local court in Hisar on Wednesday rejected the bail plea of social media influencer Jyoti Malhotra, arrested on suspicion of espionage last month, her lawyer said.Her bail plea was heard by Judicial Magistrate (First Class) Sunil Kumar through her lawyer Kumar Mukesh.The police opposed the bail...
16:31
Mother of Raja Raghuvanshi, Uma Raghuvanshi, on Wednesday said that Sonam's brother told her that his sister should be hanged. Speaking to the media after meeting with Sonam's brother, Govind, Mother of Raja Raghuvanshi said, Govind told me that Sonam should be hanged. He is pained for Raja,...
16:04
Former Rajasthan Chief Minister and Congress leader Ashok Gehlot paid tribute to former Union Minister Rajesh Pilot on his 25th death anniversary on Wednesday. Gehlot expressed his sadness over Pilot's untimely demise in a road accident, told ANI, He has contributed a lot to the country and...
15:56
Senior journalist and former Rediff senior contributor Sheela Bhatt shares her insights on 11 years of Modi sarkar. She writes on X: The briefing on 11 years of the Modi Sarkar by @JPNadda @rajnathsingh @AmitShah, @nitin_gadkari and @AshwiniVaishnaw went on the expected lines. Since it was off...
15:42
Shillong, Meghalaya: On Raja Raghuvanshi murder case, Addl SP East Khasi Hills, Ashish, says, Today, the paperwork is being done to forward the suspects to the court. So we didn't get time to question them. There is a strong possibility that she (Sonam Raghuvanshi) is involved. But it is tough...
15:37
Sonam and Raja's brothers
At the residence of Raja Raghuvanshi, Sonam's brother Govind says According to the evidence found so far, I am 100% sure that she has committed this murder. All the accused in this case are related to Raj Kushwaha. We have broken our ties with Sonam. I apologise to Raja's family. Sonam has...
15:28
Adani Cement, comprising Ambuja Cements and ACC has played its part in the construction of the recently inaugurated world's highest railway arch bridge over river Chenab in Jammu and Kashmir. In a statement Wednesday, Adani Cement said it was the lead cement supplier in the landmark project...
14:54
Sonam Raghuvanshi, accused of killing her husband during their honeymoon in Meghalaya last month, has confessed to her crime, sources told NDTV today. Sonam Raghuvanshi, the wife of the victim, along with four others, including Akash Rajput, Vishal Singh Chauhan, Raj Singh Kushwaha and...
14:43
Brother Vipin Raghuvanshi
Family members of Raja Raghuvanshi, the victim in the Meghalaya murder case, have apologised to the Meghalaya government, stating that their image had been tarnished due to the murder case. Sachin Raghuvanshi, brother of Raja Raghuvanshi, apologised to the Meghalaya government and said that...
14:14
Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, during his visit to Brussels this week, met European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and the EU's foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas, where he highlighted India's strategic importance, its global positioning, and expressed reservations on...
14:11
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his completion of 11 years in office. Kharge criticised PM Modi and said he has never seen a PM who tells so many lies. The Congress President said that he has been in politics for 65 years, and alleged that...
14:04
Neeraj Ghaywan's Homebound -- a film about the marginalised -- might have received a standing ovation at Cannes this year, but films around Dalit themes remain an unformed genre, argues author Shoma A Chatterji. Read the column here.
13:56
Flaxseeds, says Mayo Clinic, are rich in lignans, healthy fats, fibre. 7 gm (1 tbsp) offers around 2 gm omega-3 fats, 2 gm fibre & about 37 cal. Lignans improve one's lipid profile & may reduce cancer, heart disease risk.Take a look
13:54
India grows some of the most fragrant grains of rice in the world, tasting so good, you can eat a portion of steamed rice just by itself, with a dash of ghee. That's why Ghee Rice is a thing! Take a look
13:11
Billionaire Elon Musk shares this message on X, heralding a patch-up between him and US president Donald Trump. He writes, I regret some of my posts about President @realDonaldTrump last week. They went too far.Musk and Trump engaged in a public war over TV interviews and X posts after...
12:57
Yu Jing, spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in India, says, On June 9, MV Wan Hai 503 encountered onboard explosion and fire 44 nautical miles off Azhikkal, Kerala. Of the total 22 crew members on board, 14 are Chinese, including 6 from Taiwan. Our gratitude goes to the Indian Navy @indiannavy...
12:49
Raja Raghuvanshi's father says Sonam must be questioned properly
Ashok Raghuvanshi, father of Raja Raghuvanshi, says If a strict questioning is done with Sonam Raghuvanshi, many facts of the case will come out. A lady cannot do this alone. Other people must be involved in this. She had a 'mangal dosh', and he thought of killing her husband and marrying someone...
12:33
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A 45-year-old man and his four young sons were crushed by a train in Faridabad on Tuesday, reports NDTV.The children, between three and nine years old, screamed but their father held tight, not letting them go as the express train approached, killing them all on the spot.Manoj Mahato, a native of...
12:20
Cheetah cubs at Vantara last year.
The National Zoological Park in Delhi is set to collaborate with animal welfare organisation Vantara in a move aimed at improving animal care, staff training and overall management of the zoo. This initiative aims to strengthen the zoo's operations and transform it into a more meaningful and...
12:16
The accused being brought to Shillong Sadar police station
Raja Raghuvanshi murder case: Indore ADCP (Crime) Rajesh Dandotiya says, The Indore police's help was sought by Shillong police. The Shillong police team has been here since June 7. Now they have reached Shillong. The four accused related to Indore were arrested by the Crime Branch. Apart from...
11:45
The Southwest monsoon rainfall over India, which had stalled for nearly two weeks after the early onset this year, is likely to become active again starting Thursday.The India Meteorological Department (IMD), in its latest update, forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places and...
11:29
The mother and sister of Raj Kushwaha
Raja Raghuvanshi murder case: Mother of accused Raj Kushwaha says, My son is not like that, he can never do something like this. He is very young and used to take care of his three sisters after his father passed away. He started working at Govind's (brother of Sonam Raghuvanshi) office. My...
11:20
The Vande Bharat Express operating on the newly launched Katra-Srinagar route is witnessing overwhelming demand from passengers, with bookings full for the next 10 days, according to railway authorities. Speaking to the ANI, Station Superintendent at Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Railway Station,...
11:15
A Palakkad-based woman and her daughter, who were among the five Keralites feared dead in a road accident in Kenya on June 9, were expected to reach Kerala for vacation on June 28, her father said on Wednesday. The woman's father said that his daughter and son-in-law, Joel, were settled in...
10:51
Sonam Raghuvanshi was in love with Raj Kushwaha and had warned her family of consequences if she was pressured to marry Raja Raghuvanshi, who was brutally murdered days after he married the woman, police sources told NDTV.In his statement, Raja's elder brother Vipin said Sonam had told her mother...
10:44
Congress MLA Sachin Pilot on Wednesday paid tribute to his father Rajesh Pilot on his 25th death anniversary. In a post on social media X, he wrote that his father's public service, honesty, and courage would always be a source of inspiration. He further wrote that his father pledged...
10:40
Sonam Raghuvanshi, the accused in the murder case of her husband Raja Raghuvanshi, on early Wednesday morning, was brought to Ganesh Das hospital for medical examination in Shillong. Sonam is in a three-day transit remand with Meghalaya Police. This comes after Meghalaya Deputy Chief...
10:28
Pantomath will invest in renewable parks
The Wealth Company Asset Management -- a part of the Pantomath Group -- has launched the 2000 crore (Rs 20 billion) Bharat Bhoomi Fund under its fifth Bharat Value Fund (BVF) series.It will have a 1,000 crore (Rs 10 billion) category II alternative investment fund (AIF) with a 1,000 crore green...
10:25
Congress MP Manish Tewari on meeting PM Modi after the multi-party Op Sindoor delegation returned home. The true strength of any great Democracy is the ability to work across the aisle. To surmount our differences ideological , conceptual, political and personal and put larger National...
10:07
The multi-party delegation on Op Sindoor met the PM on return
The US reaffirmed its strong support for India's fight against terrorism and the bilateral strategic partnership during the visit of an Indian all-party parliamentary delegation last week, the State Department said. The multi-party delegation led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor met the US...
09:40
For the first time, India will mandate setting air conditioner (AC) temperatures no lower than 20C and no higher than 28C across all sectors -- including cars -- amid rising temperatures due to climate change and increasing use of cooling systems, Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said on...
09:29
Shillong police with the four accused
Sonam Raghuvanshi had offered Rs 4 lakh to hired killers for the murder of her husband Raja Raghuvanshi, sources said, adding she later raised the amount to Rs 20 lakh, reports NDTV. Top police sources told NDTV that Sonam helped the other accused in pushing Raghuvanshi's body into a gorge...
09:20
Passenger volume on the Indian Railways increased by 6 per cent in 2024-2025 (FY25), riding on a 5 per cent rise in the reserved ticket category and 6.2 per cent growth in unreserved passenger volume.The railways has been seeing a resurgence in passenger travel since its halt due to the Covid...
09:19
Two of the country's largest private-sector lenders, HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank, have reduced interest rates on fixed deposits below Rs 3 crore by 25 basis points (bps) in select tenures, reflecting the 50 bps rate cut in June by the Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy committee...
08:58
Sonam Raghuvanshi
The four accused in the Raja Raghuvanshi murder case have been brought to Guwahati airport in Assam by Shillong Police from Indore on Wednesday morning. The accused will now be taken to Shillong from Guwahati. Meghalaya Police has taken a seven-day transit remand for these four accused...
08:52
Anil Ambani's Reliance Defence (R-Defence) has tied up with Germany-based Diehl Defence to produce next-generation terminally guided munitions (TGM) for the Indian armed forces.The partnership with Diehl will drive local production of the Vulcano 155 mm precision-guided munition system, R-Defence...
08:35
United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) called the protests in Los Angeles a full-blown assault on peace, on public order, and national sovereignty. The US President was speaking at Fort Bragg in North Carolina, marking the 250th anniversary of the US Army. These...
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Britain, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and Norway have imposed sanctions on Israeli ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich for allegedly inciting extremist violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, reported the Associated Press.The two far-right politicians, key figures...
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