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Kannada TV actor Manjula Shruthi stabbed by husband over suspicion of infidelity in Bengaluru

Bengaluru: In a disturbing case of domestic violence, Kannada television actor and anchor Manjula Shruthi was brutally attacked by her husband Amresh over alleged suspicions of an extramarital affair.

UP Police busts code language godman Chhangur Baba used to run conversion racket targeting young Hindu women

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has unearthed a massive religious conversion network allegedly operated by self-styled godman Jalaluddin, also known as Chhangur Baba, who is accused of targeting young Hindu women using coded language and false promises of a better life.

Karnataka: Russian woman, daughters found living in Gokarna cave

Gokarna (Karnataka): A 40-year-old Russian national and her two young daughters were rescued from a cave deep in the forest atop Ramatirtha Hill in Gokarna, where they had been living in isolation, media reports said.

'Don't jump to conclusions': Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu urges patience after primary report on Air India plane crash reveals in-flight fuel cutoff

New Delhi: Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Saturday emphasised that the findings in the June 12 Air India crash report are only preliminary, cautioning the public and media against drawing conclusions before the final investigation is complete, media reports said.

Female student sets herself on fire over sexual harassment by teacher in Odisha's Balasore

Balasore (Odisha): A student from the integrated B.Ed programme at Fakir Mohan College is battling for her life with 95 percent burn injuries after setting herself on fire on campus, allegedly in desperation over repeated demands for sexual favours from her head of department (HOD), media reports said.

Air India crash: Naidu urges patience as preliminary report reveals in-flight fuel cutoff

New Delhi: Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Saturday emphasised that the findings in the June 12 Air India crash report are only preliminary, cautioning the public and media against drawing conclusions before the final investigation is complete, media reports said.

IIM-C student's father claims her daughter was not raped, fell from an auto

The father of the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta (IIM-C) student has denied that she was raped by a fellow student,  and instead claimed his daughter was hurt after falling from an autorickshaw.

PASSEX: Indian and Greek navies enhance combat capability

Indian and Greek navies held a joint passing exercise (PASSEX) off the coast of Mumbai, an engagement that provided an opportunity to exchange Best Practices and enhance bilateral maritime interoperability.

India, Indonesian Defence officials meet in Bali, discuss ways to enhance bilateral ties 

India and Indonesian Army staff members held talks on enhancing the bilateral defence cooperation while participating in the recently concluded 11th edition of the Army Staff talks in Bali.

Aviation safety expert claims pilot may have deliberately crashed Air India plane last month

A leading aviation safety expert has claimed that the Air India flight crash in Ahmedabad last year was a result of deliberate human action.

Aviation safety expert claims pilot likely to have deliberately crashed Air India plane last month

A leading aviation safety expert has claimed that the Air India flight crash in Ahmedabad last year was a result of deliberate human action.

'Canada is not your playground': Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun's threat to Kapil Sharma

New Delhi/IBNS: Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun has threatened Kapil Sharma asking him to withdraw his investment in Canada days after the comedian-actor's cafe was attacked in the country's British Columbia province, media reports said.

'Don't jump into conclusions, wait for final report of Air India crash probe': Civil Aviation Minister

New Delhi/IBNS: India's Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu has cautioned on jumping into conclusions from the preliminary report of probe into the fatal Air India crash.

IIM Calcutta student alleges rape at boys' hostel amid uproar over Kasba incident

Kolkata/IBNS: A female student has been allegedly raped at the boys' hostel of Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Joka in Kolkata days after West Bengal was roiled by the rape of a law student by three including a Trinamool Congress (TMC) functionary on the college campus, media reports said.

Four-storey building collapses in Delhi, many feared trapped under debris

Several people are feared to be trapped under debris after a four-storey building collapsed in Janata Mazdoor Colony of Delhi's Seelampur area on Saturday.

Preliminary investigation report shows both engines of crashed Air India flight shut down seconds after take-off

The preliminary investigation conducted by India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau, or AAIB, on the June 12 Air India Boeing 787 flight crash has revealed that both engines of the plane had shut down mid-air within seconds of take-off.

Andhra man killed by father-in-law for having an affair with wife's sister

In a shocking incident, an Andhra Pradesh man allegedly murdered his son-in-law, beheading and dismembering his body, after finding out about his affair as well as a property dispute, media reports said.

Pardon by Yemeni national's family is only hope for Indian nurse Nimisha Priya: Activist

The family of the Yemeni national who was allegedly killed by Nimisha Priya has been offered $1 million (Rs 8.6 crore) by her family, and their pardon can save the Indian nurse, who is set to be executed on July 16, an activist involved with the Save Nimisha Priya International Action Council has said.

S Jaishankar likely to visit China this weekend for the first time in 5 years: Report

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will visit China this weekend in his first trip in over five years amid efforts by both countries to repair ties following deadly border clashes in 2020, Bloomberg reported.

'Show me one photo of Indian damage': Ajit Doval slams foreign media over Op Sindoor reportage

National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval on Friday slammed foreign media for their reportage of Operation Sindoor, challenging them to provide proof of damage to Indian infrastructure by Pakistani strikes.

Tennis player Radhika Yadav was shot four times by her father: Autopsy report

Tennis player Radhika Yadav, who her father killed at their Gurugram home, was shot four times, her autopsy report revealed.

India achieves 4,000 pct solar capacity growth: Piyush Goyal

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, while addressing the 11th India Energy Storage Week (IESW) 2025 in New Delhi, noted the 4,000% increase in India’s installed solar capacity and stated that the country’s renewable energy capacity now stands at a robust 227 GW.

Japanese envoy Keiichi Ono leads high-level delegation to Dholera Special Investment Region

Japanese envoy to India Keiichi Ono led a high-level delegation of leading Japanese companies on an official visit to Dholera Special Investment Region (Dholera SIR), India’s greenfield smart industrial city under the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC).

Radhika Yadav's death: Father spent 2.5 crore on tennis

Tennis player Radhika Yadav, who was shot dead by her father at her home in Haryana's Gurugram, wanted to be a social media influencer like popular YouTuber Elvish Yadav.

'I wouldn't have continued without high command's support': Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah amid power struggle with DKS

Bengaluru/IBNS: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said he is continuing at the helm of the state with the backing of the high command amid the power struggle with his deputy DK Shivakumar in the southern state.

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat favours retirement at 75, Opposition says it's a message for Modi

Nagpur/IBNS: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat's remark that leaders should retire at 75 has been interpreted as a veiled reminder to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to step down as per the unverified clause in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s constitution.

Not me or Mamata primarily responsible to strengthen INDIA bloc, says Omar Abdullah blaming Congress

Kolkata/IBNS: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday blamed the country's primary opposition party Congress' reluctance for the lack of strength in the INDIA bloc.

Maa Kali, olive branches to Muslims, non-TMC rivals and party old horses: Samik Bhattacharya draws Bengal roadmap for BJP's 2026 bid

With less than a year to go for another round of prestige fight between saffron poster boy PM Modi and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on the latter's backyard, the country's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) introduced a long awaited rejig in the topmost rung of the state unit, which aspires to dethrone the powerful Trinamool Congress (TMC) but reels under infighting and poll defeats over the last five years.

‘Irresponsible and regrettable’: MEA slams Bhagwant Mann’s remarks on PM Modi’s 5-nation tour

The Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday slammed Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann without naming him for his statements implying that some of the countries Prime Minister Narendra Modi has visited are insignificant.

We took a hit post-Pahalgam but tourism is flowing back: J&K CM Omar Abdullah assures safety to visitors

Kolkata : Amid ongoing efforts to revive tourism in Jammu and Kashmir following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah made a strong appeal to people at the Travel and Tourism Fair Kolkata 2025 to visit the valley.