Hyderabad temple attack: Man hits Goddess idol with sticks, attacks priest; BJP demands action
A man attacked a priest and struck the idol of Goddess Santoshi with sticks at a temple in Hyderabad's Dilsukhnagar on Friday.
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Dino Morea questioned for 6 hours in Rs 65 crore Mithi River desilting case
Bollywood actor Dino Morea was questioned by the Mumbai Police's Economic Offences Wing (EOW) on Friday in connection with the alleged Rs 65.54-crore Mithi River desilting case.
Hockey legend Pargat Singh named Punjab Congress chief, party sticks with Jat Sikh face
The Congress has appointed former Indian hockey captain and Jalandhar Cantonment MLA Pargat Singh as the new president of the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee, replacing Amrinder Singh Raja Warring.
Dharavi’s new avatar? Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis unveils Experience Centre showcasing future homes, township plan
Mumbai/IBNS: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday inaugurated the Dharavi Experience Centre on Gandhi Jayanti, marking Mahatma Gandhi’s 157th birth anniversary.
‘Stripped, kicked on nightclub floor’: Woman allegedly assaulted by bouncers in Assam, video goes viral
Guwahati/IBNS: A woman was allegedly stripped and assaulted by bouncers at a nightclub in Assam's Khanapara area on Thursday night, NDTV reported.
‘Hanuman Chalisa gave me courage’: Smit Machchhar recounts flydubai cockpit battle to PM Modi
New Delhi/IBNS: Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar recited the Hindu devotional hymn Hanuman Chalisa for courage while battling his Omani co-pilot during a cockpit attack on a Tel Aviv-bound flydubai flight, media reports said.
‘If I didn’t do anything, they would die’: Flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar tells PM Modi about midair horror
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held a video call with Flydubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar and praised him for his bravery after he prevented a plane carrying 174 passengers from crashing following an attack by his co-pilot.
PM Modi speaks to Flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar who foiled crash plot, praises his courage
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar, who reportedly saved lives by preventing his co-pilot from crashing the passenger aircraft, media reports said.
Putin praises Modi’s ‘good ideas’ to end Ukraine war, thanks Indian PM for peace efforts
Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised Indian PM Narendra Modi for his efforts to end the ongoing Ukraine war, appreciating him for his 'good ideas'.
India-France naval power on display: INS Trishul joins Exercise Varuna in Toulon
Indian Naval Ship (INS) Trishul arrived at Toulon, France, on September 22 to participate in the 24th edition of Exercise Varuna, the annual bilateral maritime exercise between the Indian Navy and the French Navy.
‘Good health, recovering well’: MEA updates on Flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar
Captain Smit Machchhar, the Indian pilot injured in the Flydubai cockpit incident, has been shifted to Abu Dhabi for continued medical treatment and recovery, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday.
Picnic turns tragic: 8 Pune students drown in strong currents at Diveagar Beach
Eight teenagers from Pune died after being swept into the sea by strong currents at Maharashtra’s Diveagar beach in Raigad district, turning a weekend picnic into a devastating tragedy.
Rahul as PM? Mamata says: ‘Don’t ask questions of this nature’
Former West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee appears to be looking beyond Bengal, with her recent moves suggesting a renewed interest in playing a larger role within the Opposition camp.
India backs brave flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar, Ambassador meets family after cockpit attack
Dubai/IBNS: India’s Ambassador to the UAE, Dr. Deepak Mittal, on Thursday said he met the family of Captain Smit Machchhar and assured them of the Indian government’s full support for the pilot’s well-being and welfare.
‘Saved us from a 9/11’: PM Modi praises Captain Smit Machchhar after terrifying flydubai cockpit attack
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday lauded Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar for his courage during a dramatic mid-air cockpit attack aboard a flydubai flight, saying his actions helped avert a tragedy similar to the 9/11 attacks.
‘Fight over books turns violent’: Class 9 student attacked with sharp object inside Kolkata school
Kolkata/IBNS: A Class 9 student was allegedly attacked by a classmate with a sharp object at a prominent school in Kolkata on Wednesday, leaving him bleeding, media reports said.
Akhilesh Yadav’s surprise Reliance pick: Who is Rajya Sabha nominee Dhanraj Nathwani?
Lucknow/IBNS: In a surprise move, Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav has fielded senior Reliance Group executive and sports administrator Dhanraj Parimal Nathwani as one of the party's nominees for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh.
'India is proud': PM Modi hails Flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar as ‘hero’ after mid-air cockpit horror
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar as a “HERO” after his actions during a dramatic mid-air cockpit confrontation on a Flydubai flight helped avert what officials described as a potentially catastrophic incident.
Amarinder Singh Raja Warring resigns as Punjab Congress chief ahead of 2027 polls
Amarinder Singh Raja Warring has stepped down as Punjab Congress president, with the party expected to name his successor within the next 24–48 hours as it seeks to settle months of factional tensions ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections.
PM Modi speaks to Trump; reviews trade, defence, India-US ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday held a telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump, with the two leaders reviewing progress in India-US cooperation across trade, defence, energy, critical technologies and other areas of mutual interest.
Vimal ad row: SRK, Ajay Devgn, Tiger Shroff respond to FDA notices, says Tukaram Mundhe
Mumbai/IBNS: Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe has said Bollywood actors Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff have responded to the show-cause notices issued to them over their Vimal Elaichi advertisement, media reports said.
Vijay’s TVK expands to Bengal? Party breaks silence on Purba Bardhaman office
Chennai/IBNS: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief C Joseph Vijay's party has denied opening any official party office in West Bengal, days after reports claimed that the outfit had established a footprint in the eastern state.
Gyanesh Kumar row exposes INDIA bloc rift: DMK, AAP skip meet, Akhilesh sends representative
New Delhi/IBNS: More than cornering the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on the Gyanesh Kumar issue, the Opposition INDIA bloc is grappling with internal differences, with multiple political parties directly or indirectly opting out of a mega meeting in New Delhi on Wednesday.
Who is Hashim Moosa? Pakistani LeT terrorist killed during encounter in Jammu and Kashmir
The Indian Army on Wednesday confirmed that Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist Mohammad Asif, alias ‘Hashim Moosa’, was killed during an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam district.
INDIA Bloc's next move against Election Commission: All eyes on today's meet
Leaders of the INDIA bloc are scheduled to meet in New Delhi on Wednesday to discuss a joint strategy over the Election Commission and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
Jammu and Kashmir: Pakistani LeT commander killed during encounter with security forces
At least one terrorist was killed after security forces opened fire on him during an encounter carried out in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam district late on Tuesday evening.
Killing of at least 33 civilians in airstrikes in Myanmar - ICC prosecutor urged to investigate war crimes by Junta
Killing of at least 33 civilians in airstrikes in Myanmar - ICC prosecutor urged to investigate war crimes by Junta
CISF jawan opens fire at J&K camp, kills 4 colleagues after argument
A Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel allegedly opened fire at his colleagues following an argument at a security unit in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district on Tuesday, killing four personnel, including an officer, officials said.
‘I’ll do politics, but not with any party’: Ex-IAS Divya Mittal announces UP political entry
Former Uttar Pradesh-cadre IAS officer Divya Mittal has announced her entry into politics, weeks after resigning from the Indian Administrative Service following a 13-year career. Mittal said she would begin her political journey in Uttar Pradesh but made it clear that she would not join any political party.
Insurgents target Assam Rifles patrol in Arunachal; soldier killed
An Assam Rifles soldier was killed and four others injured after their patrol team came under attack by insurgents in Arunachal Pradesh’s Changlang district, close to the Myanmar border, media reports said.