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Delhi BMW Accident: Accused Driver Gaganpreet Kaur Granted Bail

In the Delhi BMW accident case involving the death of a Finance Ministry official, a Delhi court on Saturday granted bail to the accused driver, Gaganpreet Kaur and disapproved of the actions of an ambulance driver who failed to help the victims

Woman, Daughters Found In Karnataka Cave Permitted To Go Back To Russia

The Karnataka High Court on Friday permitted the Union Government to issue travel documents to facilitate the return of a Russian woman and her two minor daughters who had been discovered living in a cave in coastal Karnataka.

"This Is Zubeen's Assam, Won't Allow It To Become Nepal": Himanta Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said that lookout notices had been issued against Shyamkanu Mahanta, organiser of the North East Festival, and Siddharth Sharma, singer Zubeen Garg's manager.

Video: Elderly Woman Charged For Allegedly Denying Dalit Students To Use Common Path

A case was registered against a woman and her family members by the local police in Tamil Nadu's Thanjavur after a group of students belonging to a Dalit community were allegedly denied access to use a common path located nearby, police said.

"Provocative Slogans, Officers Hit": UP Cops On Violent Clashes In Bareilly

Tensions escalated after violent clashes broke out at two separate places in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly on Friday during a protest linked to the "I Love Muhammad" campaign.

Arrested Pak Intel Operative Linked To Sonam Wangchuk: Ladakh Top Cop

A Pakistan angle has emerged in the probe against Ladakh statehood activist Sonam Wangchuk, who was arrested yesterday for allegedly instigating a mob that led to violent clashes and the death of four protesters in Ladakh last Wednesday.

Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train To Be Operational By 2029, Surat-Bilimora Section Ready By 2027

The Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train will be operational by 2029, and the 50-km stretch of India's first high-speed rail corridor between Surat and Bilimora in Gujarat is expected to open by 2027, Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said

From India To UNGA: Just Rights for Children's Blueprint To End Child Marriage Globally

JRC organised a high-level UNGA side event along with other partners, to chart a course toward a child marriage free world

"Princess Passenger": IndiGo Pilot Introduces Daughter Onboard, Fliers React

The video touched thousands online, with many calling it a "beautiful memory."

'Condemn In Strongest Terms': BRICS Joint Statement On J&K's Pahalgam Attack

India's upcoming BRICS Chairship in 2026, a firm stand against terrorism, and alarm over trade-restrictive measures dominated discussions at the BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs meeting held on the margins of the 80th UN General Assembly

Telangana Gets New Police Chief After Major Reshuffle Of IAS, IPS Officers

In a major reshuffle of IPS officers, the Telangana government on Saturday issued orders appointing B Shivadhar Reddy as the new Director General of Police of Telangana, and appointing VC Sajjanar as Hyderabad Police Commissioner.

The Jail That Houses Sonam Wangchuk And An Activist's Hunger Strike Threat

Ladakh statehood activist Sonam Wangchuk, who was arrested under the National Security Act (NSA), was shifted to Jodhpur jail in Rajasthan.

Railways Flooded With Over 61 Lakh Passenger Complaints In 2 Years, Security Tops List

Complaints related to safety in trains shot up by a staggering 64%, from 4.57 lakh in 2023-24 to over 7.50 lakh in 2024-25.

"Shaken Public's Trust": Ex-BJP MP Demands Probe Into Ladakh Violence

A top BJP leader from Ladakh has questioned the Government's handling of the situation in Ladakh and the killing of four protesters in security forces' firing on Wednesday.

Meitei, Thadou Leaders Ask Governor To Disqualify Manipur BJP MLA Paolienlal Haokip Over Citizenship

BJP MLA Paolienlal Haokip, one of the fiercest critics of former Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh and a key political figure in the demand for a separate administration for the Kuki tribes, has termed the move a bid to silence him.

India Launches 'Swadeshi' 4G Network, Joins China, Denmark, Sweden, South Korea

In a major boost to tele-communication infrastructure, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated BSNL's 'Swadeshi' 4G stack, marking India's entry into a coveted league of nations that manufacture telecom equipment.

Big Boost For Shashi Tharoor Likely If Centre Makes This Parliament Move

The government is considering the opposition's suggestion to hike the tenure of parliamentary standing committees to ensure that the bills and policy matters are scrutinised more thoroughly and in depth, said sources.

Bodoland People's Front Wins 28 Of 40 Seats In Territorial Council Polls

The Bodoland People's Front (BPF) led by Hagrama Mohilary swept the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) polls in Assam, winning 28 of the 40 seats, officials said on Saturday.

Patrolling Intensified In Ladakh Day After Sonam Wangchuk's Arrest

Curfew remained in force for the fourth day in violence-hit Leh town of Ladakh on Saturday as police and paramilitary forces intensified patrolling and checking following the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk

Who Is Petal Gahlot, Indian Diplomat Who Gave Sharp Response To Pakistan PM At UN

Indian diplomat Petal Gahlot delivered a sharp response to Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the UN.