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ONGC Net Profit Surges 19 Times In Q4, Sets Record High Profit In 2023-24

Press Trust of India | Tuesday May 21, 2024, New Delhi

State-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation's (ONGC) March quarter net profit soared 19 times as the year-ago period had a one-time exceptional provision, while it posted a record earning for the full fiscal.

S Jaishankar Visits Iranian Embassy, Praises Ebrahim Raisi's Contributions

Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday May 21, 2024, New Delhi

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Tuesday visited the Embassy of Iran in New Delhi as the country observed a day's state mourning as a mark of respect to Iranian president Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi and the country's foreign minister.

Court Frames Charges Against BJP's Brij Bhushan In Sexual Harassment Case

Press Trust of India | Tuesday May 21, 2024, New Delhi

A Delhi court on Tuesday framed charges of sexual harassment, intimidation and outraging the modesty of women against ex-Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in a criminal case filed by female wrestlers.

"How Can Juvenile Board Give Such Order?" D Fadnavis On Pune Porsche Crash

NDTV Newsdesk | Tuesday May 21, 2024

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has promised strong action against the teen who crashed his high-end car into a motorbike, killing two people on the spot.

Spice Samples From MDH, Everest, Clear Food Authority Tests: Sources

NDTV News Desk | Tuesday May 21, 2024, New Delhi

Spices of Indian firms MDH and Everest --at the centre of a huge row over alleged contamination -- have received clearance from food regulator FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India).

Emirates Flight Hits Flamingos, Bird Remains Scattered Across Mumbai Suburb

Reported by Vishnu Som | Tuesday May 21, 2024, New Delhi

A Dubai-Mumbai flight flew into a flock of flamingos just before landing on Monday, leading to the death of at least 30 birds and causing damage to the plane.

Bihar Teacher, On Way To School, Repeatedly Stabbed And Set On Fire

Reported by Manish Kumar, Edited by Ashutosh Tripathi | Tuesday May 21, 2024

He slashed hard at her neck and then kept stabbing her until she died. Not done yet, he threw petrol on the woman and set her on fire, said police. She was 29.

1 Dead In Clash Between Workers Of BJP, Lalu Yadav's Party, Internet Shut

Asian News International | Tuesday May 21, 2024, Chapra (Bihar)

One person was killed and two others were injured after a clash erupted between workers of BJP and Rashtriya Janata Dal in Bihar's Chapra on Tuesday, a day after the fifth phase of polling.

Girl Develops Hole In Stomach After Eating Smoky Paan. Doctor Explains Why

Reported by Nehal Kidwai, Edited by Shatabdi Chowdhury | Tuesday May 21, 2024, Bengaluru

A 12-year-old girl developed a hole in her stomach after eating a 'smoky paan' infused with liquid nitrogen at a wedding event in Bengaluru recently.

Explained: Why Is Northwest India Experiencing More Heatwaves

Reuters | Tuesday May 21, 2024, New Delhi

As India's northwest braces for more heatwave days this summer, capital Delhi has ordered the closure of all schools as temperatures surge as high as 47 degrees Celsius ahead of voting in the final two phases of national elections.

Pune Bar Where Teen Drank Before Running Over 2 Techies With Porsche Sealed

NDTV News Desk | Tuesday May 21, 2024, Pune

Pune officials have sealed a city bar that served alcohol to a 17-year-old boy and his friends in the early hours of Monday, after which the drunk teen drove and rammed a Porsche sports car into a bike carrying two people, both of whom died.

Delhi Lt Governor Backs Swati Maliwal, AAP Says It Proves Her BJP Link

Tuesday May 21, 2024, New Delhi

Delhi's Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has come out in support of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Swati Maliwal, who is locked in a face-off with her party over an incident in which she was allegedly assaulted by a close aide of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

Anti-Terror Agency Charges Canada-Based Khalistani Terrorist, His 3 Aides

Press Trust of India | Tuesday May 21, 2024, New Delhi

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a charge sheet against Canada-based pro-Khalistani terrorist Arshdeep Singh and three of his aides for being part of a conspiracy to unleash terror attacks in various parts of Punjab and Delhi, the ag

Chaos At Akhilesh Yadav's Azamgarh Rally, Days After Disturbance In Prayagraj

Reported by Tanishq Punjabi | Tuesday May 21, 2024, New Delhi

There was a stampede-like situation at an election rally in Uttar Pradesh's Azamgarh Tuesday that was headlined by Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav.

"Will Visit Sandeshkhali After": Mamata Banerjee's Big Announcement

Reported by Vasudha Venugopal, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Tuesday May 21, 2024

Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has said she would visit Sandeshkhali after her party candidate Haji Nurul wins from Basirhat, the Lok Sabha seat the area comes under.