Mega event on Earth: Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 begins, 1 crore devotees take holy dip on Day 1
Prayagraj: The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, regarded as the largest congregation on Earth, began in grandeur on Monday, January 13, coinciding with the auspicious occasion of Paush Purnima. The opening day witnessed a massive turnout, with more than one crore...
Slain Maha sarpanch’s brother threatens to end life
Dhananjay Deshmukh, the brother of slain sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh, has threatened to jump to death from a mobile phone tower in Maharashtra's Beed, claiming information about the murder case probe was not being shared with his family. Reiterating the demand for...
Ravindra Chavan Appointed BJP Maharashtra Working President
Ravindra Chavan has been appointed as the working president of the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) Maharashtra's state unit, as announced by the party on Saturday. The decision, which is effective immediately, comes ahead of a major convention scheduled in Shirdi. The...
Now, 9-month-old child tests positive for HMPV in Gujarat
Gujarat has reported its fourth human metapneumovirus (HMPV) case, with a nine-month-old child contracting the infection in Ahmedabad, officials said Saturday. All the cases have been reported in less than a week. The baby boy was admitted to a private hospital...
Thousands flock to Ayodhya on consecration anniv
For some the feeling is of deep devotion, for others it's a sense of fulfilment of a wish, while some others are driven by sentiments of joy! Occasion is one but emotions are countless. The first anniversary celebration of...
Earth records hottest year ever in 2024
The year 2024 was the hottest year on record, and the first with a global average temperature 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, European climate agency Copernicus confirmed on Friday. Every month from January to June 2024...
Daughter has right to educational expenses: SC
The father was said to have spent the money without any compelling reasons, indicating he was financially sound to provide her with the financial assistance towards her academic pursuits. "Respondent number 2 (daughter) has, thus, got a right to retain that...
6 devotees killed, dozens hurt in stampede at Tirupati temple
At least six devotees died and dozens were injured in a stampede here on Wednesday night as hundreds of them jostled for tickets for Vaikunta Dwara Darshanam at Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple on Tirumala Hills, said an official. Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams...
Assembly polls: Delhi to vote on February 5, result on Feb 8
New Delhi: The Election Commission of India on Tuesday announced that voting for the Delhi Assembly elections will be held in a single phase on February 5, with results to be declared on February 8. The term of the 70-member...
Tigress found dead in Bhandara district
A tigress was found dead in a forest in Maharashtra's Bhandara district on Monday, following which one person was detained for questioning, an official said. The carcass of the 3-year-old tigress was found in compartment number 74 in Jhanjhariya in...
Aero India 2025 to be held in Bengaluru from February 10 to 14
The 15th edition of Asia’s biggest aero show - Aero India 2025 - will be held at the Air Force Station, Yelahanka in Bengaluru, Karnataka from February 10 to 14, 2025. With the broad theme ‘The Runway to a Billion...
8 jawans, driver killed as Naxals blow up vehicle in Chhattisgarh
Raipur: At least nine people, including eight Dantewada District Reserve Guard (DRG) jawans, were killed after their vehicle was blown up by Naxals through an IED blast in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur on Monday. "Nine people -- eight Dantewada DRG jawans and one...
Alarm over HMPV virus: Maharashtra Govt issues precautionary advisory
Mumbai: Following detection of 3 cases of HMPV virus in infants in India so far, the Maharashtra Health Department issued a precautionary advisory even as the Union Health Ministry assured that it was closely monitoring the situation, with updates...
India reports first case of HMPV Virus, 8-month-old baby tests positive in Bangalore
Bengaluru : The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has detected two cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Karnataka. Both the cases were detected at Bengaluru's Baptist hospital. The first one is a 3-month-old female infant while the second one...
Covid-like HMPV outbreak in China: Know signs, spread, and staying safe
New Delhi: China is witnessing a surge in Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases, sparking concerns of another health crisis after COVID-19 pandemic. Reports and social media posts show overcrowded hospitals and cemeteries, with some users also suggesting the presence of multiple...
Supreme Court’s landmark judgment to curb illegal constructions
New Delhi: Ina significant judgment, the Supreme Court recently said that unauthorised constructions cannot be legitimised merely due to administrative delays, passage of time, or monetary investments and issued a slew of directions to curb illegal constructions. The Apex Court...
Rohit ‘Opts Out’ Of 5th Test: Report
India's Border-Gavaskar Trophy campaign in Australia faces a shakeup. Amid growing speculation and controversy surrounding the Indian cricket team in Australia, multiple reports indicate that Captain Rohit Sharma will be 'rested' for the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. The crucial...
Beed Sarpanch murder: Key accused Valmik Karad surrenders at CID HQ in Pune
Pune: Valmik Karad, the prime accused in the Santosh Deshmukh murder case, surrendered at the CID Headquarters in Pune today (December 31). The CID has confirmed his surrender and subsequent custody, marking a significant development in the case. This came...
Allu Arjun to appear before court today
'Pushpa 2' actor Allu Arjun will appear before a Hyderabad court today in connection with the Sandhya theatre stampede case. The incident happened on December 4, when Allu Arjun attended the premiere of Pushpa 2: The Rule at Sandhya Theatre, a...
LG orders probe against AAP’s Mahila Samman scheme
Delhi Lt Governor V K Saxena has ordered an inquiry against private persons allegedly gathering personal details of women in the name of Mahila Samman Yojna, his office said on Saturday. The Aam Aadmi Party alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party...
Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Cremated with Full State Honours
New Delhi: Former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, a towering figure in Indian politics and the architect of the country’s economic liberalisation, was cremated with full state honours at Nigambodh Ghat in Delhi on Saturday morning. His daughter lit the...
