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"If You Want To Come Over...": Devendra Fadnavis' 'Invite' To Uddhav Thackeray
- Jul 16, 2025 18:21 pm IST
- Reported by: Abhishek Sureshkumar Awasthi
- Edited by: Anindita Sanyal
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis sparked much merriment in the state assembly today with his public invitation to Uddhav Thackeray to cross over - suggestion Mr Thackeray and his party stonily ignored.
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Wary Of Thackeray Cousins' Tie-Up, Eknath Shinde Allies With Republican Sena
- Jul 16, 2025 17:48 pm IST
- Reported by: Anuj Sahebrao Rayate
In a key development, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena and Anandraj Ambedkar-led Republican Sena allied to consolidate Marathi and Dalit votes in Mumbai before the civic polls.
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No Intention To Offend Anyone: UP Teacher After Case Over Kanwar Yatra Song
- Jul 16, 2025 17:31 pm IST
- Press Trust of India
A teacher in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly district has issued a video statement expressing regret after a police case against him over a song referencing the ongoing Kanwar yatra.
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For Booking Ranthambore Safari, Rajasthan's New Fool-Proof Website
- Jul 16, 2025 17:31 pm IST
- Reported by: Harsha Kumari Singh
Booking a safari to Rajasthan's Ranthambore Tiger Reserve just got easier with the launch of the forest department's new website for Ranthambore -- forestrajasthan.com.
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Opinion | Can India And China Be 'Frenemies'?
- Jul 16, 2025 17:27 pm IST
- Ashutosh
The question that needs to be asked is, why did China risk a major conflict with India? What was the purpose? Was it to force India to come to the negotiating table, as Mao had told his generals in October 1962?
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Watch: River Ganga Submerges Famous Bade Hanuman Mandir In Prayagraj, Video Goes Viral
- Jul 16, 2025 17:06 pm IST
- Edited by: Srishti Singh Sisodia
Despite the rising waters, temple priests carried out the sacred rituals of aarti (lamp worship) and abhishekam (ritual bathing of the deity) before the temple was closed for safety.
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"1 Country, 2 Laws?" Digvijaya Singh's Kanwar Yatra Post Sparks Row
- Jul 16, 2025 16:53 pm IST
- Reported by: Anurag Dwary
Sharing two pictures - one where a Kanwar Yatra is blocking a road and the other where people are offering namaz - Congress MP and former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Digvijaya Singh followed it up with a provocative question.
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Elon Musk's Tesla Debuts in Mumbai, Model Y Seen Near Local Train
- Jul 16, 2025 16:41 pm IST
- Edited by: NDTV News Desk
Tesla's much-awaited India debut came after long negotiations with the Indian government over pricing and import duties.Â
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'Old Weapons Can't Win New Wars': Defence Chief On Indigenous Drone Tech
- Jul 16, 2025 16:29 pm IST
- Indo-Asian News Service
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Wednesday underscored the critical transformation in modern warfare, calling for a robust indigenous drone and counter-UAV capability to meet future challenges.
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Shubhanshu Shukla Recovering Well After Historic Space Mission
- Jul 16, 2025 16:25 pm IST
- Reported by: Pallava Bagla
India's astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla emerged from the 'Grace' crew Dragon space capsule with a smile on his face, but as was expected he was assisted by attendants as he stood up and gingerly walked out.
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"New Chapter...": Cabinet Praises Shubhanshu Shukla's Historic ISS Mission
- Jul 16, 2025 16:20 pm IST
- Reported by: Aishvarya Jain
The Union Cabinet praised the return of Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla from his historic 18-day mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS), describing it as a moment of "pride, glory, and joy" for the nation.
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Ragi Millet Idli To Grilled Fish: Parliament Gets New Health Menu For MPs
- Jul 16, 2025 16:12 pm IST
- Press Trust of India
From ragi millet idli and jowar upma to moong dal chilla and grilled fish with vegetables, Parliament's new 'Health Menu' plans to serve up a plateful of nutrition for lawmakers, officials and visitors to the temple of democracy.
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Cabinet Eases Investment Rules For NLC India To Fast-Track Green Energy Drive
- Jul 16, 2025 15:53 pm IST
- Indo-Asian News Service
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by PM Modi, on Wednesday approved a special exemption for NLC India Limited from the prevailing investment guidelines applicable to Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprises.
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Mamata Banerjee's March In Rain Over 'Harassment' Of Bengali Migrants
- Jul 16, 2025 15:52 pm IST
- Reported by: Sreyashi Dey
- Edited by: Saikat Kumar Bose
With the Election Commission gearing up for a Special Intensive Revision of voter lists in West Bengal, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has claimed that people whose names are not on the voters' list will be jailed
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2 Instagram Influencers Arrested For Abusive, Obscene Content In UP
- Jul 16, 2025 15:41 pm IST
- Edited by: NDTV News Desk
Two Instagram influencers from Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal have been arrested for creating and circulating obscene and abusive content on social media. The duo, Mehak and Pari, have a significant following online.
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After Father, Natural Guardian Of Minor Child Is Mother: Bombay High Court
- Jul 16, 2025 15:35 pm IST
- Press Trust of India
The Aurangabad bench of the Bombay High Court has handed over the custody of a five-year-old girl, living with her paternal grandparents, to her mother, noting that after father, the natural guardian of a minor child is mother.
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Cabinet Clears 'Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi' Scheme To Boost Farming In 100 Districts
- Jul 16, 2025 15:33 pm IST
- Indo-Asian News Service
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the 'Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana' for six years, beginning 2025-26, to cover 100 districts.
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8th Pay Commission: Your Complete Guide To The Expected 30-34% Salary Hike For Government Employees
- Jul 16, 2025 15:19 pm IST
- Written by: Sakshi Bajaj
- Edited by: Nikhil Pandey
The 8th Pay Commission is likely to significantly revise salaries and pensions for central government employees and pensioners, with a potential 30-34% hike in remuneration, impacting around 11 million beneficiaries and boosting the Indian economy.
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Rahul Gandhi's J&K Statehood Push In Letter To PM Ahead of Monsoon Session
- Jul 16, 2025 15:15 pm IST
- Reported by: Nazir Masoodi
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and Congress boss Mallikarjun Kharge have urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to bring a law in the upcoming Monsoon Session of the Parliament to restore the statehood of Jammu and Kashmir.