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Rajasthan Railway Police Arrest 5 Of Gang Kidnapping Infants For Street Shows

Asian News International | Wednesday May 15, 2024, Jaipur

In a big revelation by the Rajasthan Railway Police, the team exposed the kidnappings of infants by a juggler gang (madari gang), before they could have turned them into street performers (jamura).

India Accounts For A Fifth Of All Heatwave Deaths In Last 30 Years: Study

Press Trust of India | Wednesday May 15, 2024, New Delhi

More than 1.53 lakh deaths a year were associated with heatwaves around the world, with over a fifth of these deaths - the greatest share - coming from India, according to new research looking at data over 30 years since 1990.

Mamata Banerjee Redefines INDIA Bloc, Says Will Provide "Outside Support"

NDTV News Desk | Wednesday May 15, 2024, Kolkata

Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who earlier put her decision on being part of the INDIA bloc on hold after a tiff with the Congress, appears to have thawed slightly.

Mumbai Metro To Be Partially Suspended After 6 pm Today For Security Reasons

Press Trust of India | Wednesday May 15, 2024, Mumbai

The Mumbai Metro services will be suspended between Jagruti Nagar and Ghatkopar stations in Mumbai from 6 pm on Wednesday till further notice due to security reasons, authorities said.

Top Andhra Officials Must "Personally Explain" Poll Violence: Poll Body

Reported by Uma Sudhir, Written by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Wednesday May 15, 2024, New Delhi

The Election Commission has summoned the Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary and Director-General of Police to Delhi to "personally explain" the state's failure in containing violence after voting on Monday for the Lok Sabha and state elections.

Video: When A Pride Of Lions Halted Traffic On Gujarat Road

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Wednesday May 15, 2024, Dhari, Gujarat

People driving on a highway in Gujarat were fortunate to see a pride of Asiatic lions crossing their path in Dhari town.

10 Schools In Kanpur Get Bomb Threat Emails, Security Ops On: Police

Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday May 15, 2024, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh

At least 10 schools in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur have received bomb threats through emails, said officials today.

Can't End 27-Week Pregnancy, Foetus Has Fundamental Right To Live: Supreme Court

Press Trust of India | Wednesday May 15, 2024, New Delhi

The Supreme Court today refused to entertain a plea of a 20-year-old unmarried woman seeking termination of her over 27-week pregnancy, saying the foetus in the womb also has a fundamental right to live.

'"Waibhav Still Alive For Us": Family Of Ex Indian Army Officer Killed In Gaza

Asian News International | Wednesday May 15, 2024, Thane

A deathly silence descended on the Thane residence of Waibhav Anil Kale after his family members received word of the killing of the former Indian Army officer, who worked for the United Nations in Gaza.

"Deeply Saddened": Centre Condoles Indian UN Worker's Death In Gaza

NDTV News Desk | Wednesday May 15, 2024, New Delhi

The centre today condoled the death of an Indian who was working with the United Nations in war-torn Gaza.

"Deeply Saddened": India After Ex-Indian Army Officer Killed In Gaza

Press Trust of India | Wednesday May 15, 2024, New Delhi

India on Wednesday said it is "deeply saddened" over the death of Colonel Waibhav Anil Kale (Retd), the Indian national who was working with the UN in Gaza.

Neighbour Stabs Karnataka Woman, 20, To Death After She Rejects Advances

Reported by Pratiba Raman, Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose | Wednesday May 15, 2024, Bengaluru

A 20-year-old woman was stabbed to death in Karnataka's Hubbali, reportedly after she rejected the advances of a neighbour.

"India Needs To Be In Strong Hands": Uttarakhand Waqf Chief Backs PM Modi

Press Trust of India | Wednesday May 15, 2024, Dehradun

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: At a time when the world is on the verge of a war, India needs the strong leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Uttarakhand Waqf Board Chairman Shadab Shams said today.

Fake Quote Of Naseeruddin Shah On PM Modi, Kangana Ranaut Goes Viral

NewsChecker | Wednesday May 15, 2024

An online post about BJP candidate Kangana Ranaut has been falsely attributed to veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah, found a fact-check.

Supreme Court's Tough Words For Centre, Uttarakhand Over Forest Fires

Reported by Ashish Bhargava, Written by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Wednesday May 15, 2024, New Delhi

The Supreme Court on Wednesday took the centre and Uttarakhand government to task - asking searching questions over a lack of funding and the diversion of guards to election duties - as the state struggles to contain hundreds of active wildfires.