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Alleging Sexual Harassment By Father-In-Law, Woman Sets Herself On Fire, Dies

A 32-year-old woman from Tamil Nadu's Ramanathapuram district has died after setting herself on fire, allegedly in protest against sustained sexual harassment by her father-in-law and years of dowry-related abuse by her in-laws.

For Second Straight Day, Row Over Bihar Electoral Rolls In Parliament

The row over Bihar's voter list revision snowballed in parliament today as the government refused to answer the Opposition's queries, arguing that it is not competent to do so since the Election Commission is conducting the exercise, sources said.

Just 3 Days Of Parliament Disruptions Have Cost You Rs 23 Crore. Here's How

The Monsoon session of Parliament has, as expected, been a stormy one, but behind the headlines about repeated adjournments lies a real cost - Rs 2.5 lakh for every minute the Parliament is in session during active hours.

4 Al-Qaeda Terrorists Arrested In Gujarat, They Used Auto-Delete App

Four terrorists linked to al-Qaeda involved in running a fake currency racket and spreading the global terror group's ideology have been arrested by the Gujarat anti-terrorist squad (ATS). One of them was arrested from another state, the ATS said.

Important Tips To Save Yourself From Cybercrime And Online Fraud

Indian citizens lost more than Rs22,845 crore to criminals in 2024, which is nearly 206% from the previous year.

Rolls-Royce Cars Of Big B, Aamir Khan Fined 38 Lakhs. There's A 'KGF' Twist

They say, "What's in a name?" Well, it meant a lot in a bizarre case in Bengaluru when two high-end cars with the names of two Bollywood superstars as owners (only on paper) were fined lakhs of rupees.

Detonators In A Plastic Bag Found Outside Toilet At Bengaluru Bus Stand

Six gelatin sticks, which are the latest form of dynamites, and some detonators, were found in a plastic carry bag near a toilet at a government bus stand in Bengaluru on Wednesday, sparking security concerns.

Nearly 27,000 Died In Accidents On Highways In First 6 Months Of 2025: Minister

As many as 26,770 people died in road accidents on National Highways in the first six months of the 2025 calendar year, Parliament was informed on Wednesday.

Opinion | Air India Crash: We're All Terrified Of Flying Now, Thanks To Conspiracy Theories

The erosion of trust has triggered apprehensions among the public about air travel. I know of many erstwhile frequent fliers, who thought nothing before taking a flight for work or leisure, now hesitating before making the next flight booking.

Need To Assess Impact Of New Technologies On Society: RSS Chief

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Wednesday called for an assessment of the impact of emerging technologies on society and the labour market, saying it must be ensured that they do not impact work opportunities.

Bhandara 'Baron': How UP Man Ran A Fake Embassy In Ghaziabad For 7 Years

A swanky two-storey building, four cars with diplomatic number plates parked outside, a name plate that read, "Grand Duchy of Westarctica" and "H E HV Jain Honorary Consul" -- the fake embassy busted in Ghaziabad near Delhi is a perfect example of hi

Rana Daggubati Seeks More Time From Probe Agency In Betting App Case, Gets New Date

The Enforcement Directorate has given a fresh date of August 11 to actor Rana Daggubati after he failed to appear on Wednesday for questioning in a money laundering case linked to illegal online betting and gambling by certain platforms, official sou

"Do Homework": Court Warns Petitioner Not To File Litigation After Reading Newspapers

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday cautioned a petitioner against reading news reports and filing litigation and asked him to "do homework first".

India Has 8.52 Million Tonnes Reserves Of Rare Earth Elements: Minister

India has approximately 7.23 million tonnes (MT) of Rare Earth Elements Oxide (REO) contained in 13.15 MT monazite (a mineral of Thorium and Rare Earths) occurring in the coastal beach, teri and red sand and inland alluvium

Blog | 'Backbenchers', Beware Of The Great Seat Shuffle

There's a quiet revolution brewing in the classrooms of Chhattisgarh, and no, it's not a surprise test. In a curious move, a government school in the state has decided to eliminate backbenchers by rotating seating arrangements regularly.

Vande Bharat Passenger Finds Insect In Train Meal, Railways Responds

The image quickly went viral, igniting widespread criticism of the food quality and hygiene standards on what is considered one of India's premium train services.

Delhi Court Defers Order On Framing Charge In Railways Hotel Scam Case

The Rouse Avenue court on Wednesday deferred the order on framing of charge in the IRCTC hotel scam case. Former Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, his family members and others are accused in this case.

Mumbai Airport Among World's Top 10 For Third Consecutive Year

The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) in Mumbai has been named one of the world's top 10 international airports in the Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards 2025.

Man Kills Woman's Husband After She Refused Marriage Proposal, Arrested

Police have arrested a man from Vashi in Navi Mumbai for allegedly murdering a man after the latter's wife reportedly rejected his repeated proposals to marry him. The accused was booked under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) sections 103 (1) and 238.

Op Sindoor Debate In Rajya Sabha Next Tuesday, PM Modi To Take Part

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will speak on Operation Sindoor - India's military response to the Pahalgam terror attack - next week, sources told NDTV Wednesday afternoon.