Chattisgarh's Media 'Blackout': How Trumped Up Charges Are Being Used To Target Journalists

All India

Updated: Mar 28, 2016

As Chattisgarh intensifies its thrust against a long-running Naxal insurgency, the collateral damage appears to be those who dare question the police's methods: journalists, scholars and activists.

Cheap, Invisible, Accurate: Hezbollah's Deadly New Weapon Against Israel

World

Updated: May 3, 2026

Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed

Unlike conventional drones, the fibre-optic drone is connected to its operator through a physical cable
Hezbollah released a video showing one of these drones in action
The IDF has responded by deploying nets and physical barriers to intercept incoming drones

Stripped, Chased, Assaulted: Nigerian 'Rape Festival" Causes Global Outrage

World

Updated: May 3, 2026

Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed

Fertility festival in Nigeria's Delta State saw women chased and sexually assaulted publicly
Victims, many female students, reported clothing torn and forced sexual assaults during event
Bystanders reportedly did not intervene, some even encouraged the violence

Flier Vomits Twice, Jumps Off Moving Plane's Emergency Exit At Chennai Airport

All India

Updated: May 3, 2026

Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed

A passenger jumped out of a taxiing Air Arabia flight at Chennai Airport
The aircraft was moving slowly on a taxiway after landing when the incident occurred
The passenger was reportedly unwell and had vomited twice during the flight

Beating The Blackout: The Clandestine Network Smuggling Starlink Into Iran

World

Updated: May 3, 2026

Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed

A hidden network is smuggling Starlink devices into Iran to bypass the internet ban
Iran banned Starlink in 2025, with penalties of up to 10 years in prison for smuggling
About 100 people have been arrested for possessing Starlink terminals amid ongoing demand, as per a report

9 Killed After Suspected AC Blast Sparks Fire At Delhi Residential Building

All India

Updated: May 3, 2026

Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed

At least nine people died in a fire in a four-storey building in Vivek Vihar Delhi
The fire started on the second floor around 4 am and spread to upper floors
Fourteen fire tenders responded and controlled the fire by 6 am after two hours

Box Breathing: What Is It And How It Helps To Calm Your Anxiety?

Health

Updated: May 3, 2026

Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed

Box breathing is a technique involving equal timed inhaling, holding, exhaling
It calms anxiety by activating the parasympathetic nervous system and slowing heart rate
Practice involves a 4-second inhale, hold, exhale, and hold cycle repeated several times

Ahead Of Counting, Assam BJP Office Gears Up For 'Victory' Celebration

All India

Updated: May 3, 2026

Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed

Even before a single vote is counted, the Bharatiya Janata Party office in Guwahati has begun celebrating
Banners thanking the people of Assam have also been put up
Counting is scheduled for tomorrow

Delhi Traffic Rule: 5 Challans In A Year? You Could Lose Your Licence

All India

Updated: May 3, 2026

Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed

Motorists with five or more violations yearly may face licence suspension in Delhi
Challans will now be issued to vehicle owners with digital notifications via SMS and email
Ignoring challans will lead to stricter penalties, vehicle flags, and possible impoundment

IIT Ropar Sends Supervisor On Leave After PhD Scholar Alleges Harassment

Education

Updated: May 3, 2026

Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed

IIT Ropar sent a faculty member on two-month forced leave after a sexual harassment complaint.
The faculty member is barred from official duties and contacting involved parties until June 29.
The Internal Complaints Committee began proceedings within 24 hours of receiving the complaint.

KKR Back In IPL Playoffs Race? What Win Against SRH Means For Rahane And Co

Cricket

Updated: May 3, 2026

Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed

Kolkata Knight Riders moved up to 7 points with their win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2026 on Sunday
KKR are now 5 points behind the playoffs spots, but they have a game in hand to the teams in third and fourth
If KKR win all their remaining games, they will finish on 17 points. Meanwhile, SRH remained third on 12