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"1962 War Failure Of China Policy, Not Non-Alignment:" Ex-Diplomat Shivshankar Menon

The 1962 war with China was not a failure of non-alignment policy but that of China policy and this can be gauged by the amount of support India received from across world, irrespective of ideologies, according to former diplomat Shivshankar Menon

US Senator Urges India To Use Its 'Influence' To Help Trump End Ukraine War

US Senator Lindsey Graham has urged India to use its "influence" to help President Donald Trump end the Ukraine war, hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Woman's Head, Chopped Up Body Found In Plastic Bags In Karnataka

The severed head and dismembered body of a woman were found stuffed in multiple plastic bags along the road at Kolala village in Koratagere.

Maharashtra Man Murders Mother Over Farmland Dispute, Then Kills Self

A 45-year-old man allegedly murdered his 70-year-old mother over a dispute concerning agricultural land and later took his own life in Maharashtra's Latur district.

Sold For Marriage Twice, Missing Bengal Girl Rescued From Rajasthan

A minor girl from West Bengal who was abducted and sold twice for illegal marriage was rescued by the CBI from Rajasthan along with the arrest of five accused.

Delhi Metro Sets New Ridership Record At Over 81-Lakh On Rakhi Eve

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Saturday announced that it had achieved its highest-ever single-day ridership on August 8, 2025, with 81,87,674 passenger journeys recorded across all operational corridors.

RG Kar Protest: 5 Kolkata Cops Injured, 6 FIR's Registered To Probe Violence

At least five Kolkata Police personnel have sustained injuries during the RG Kar protests in the city. Senior police official told NDTV, three have been hospitalised.

"Support PM Modi-Led Government Against Trump's Pressure Tactics": Sharad Pawar

NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar on Saturday called for supporting the Central government against the "pressure tactics" by US President Donald Trump amid tariff tensions in the national interest.

Millennials, Gen Z Account For Two-Thirds Of Blue-Collar Job Applicants: Report

In the blue collar category, Millennials and Gen Z continued to remain among the country's highest job-seeking population, accounting for 65 per cent of all job applications in 2024 as well as 2025, a report said on Saturday.

Video: BSF, Meghalaya Cops Pursue, Arrest Armed Bangladeshi Gang

Four Bangladeshi nationals who allegedly attacked an Indian villager at a border area in Meghalaya have been arrested by the Border Security Force (BSF).

Operation Sindoor Full Of Surprises: US Warfare Expert To NDTV

US warfare expert John Spencer said many surprises marked Operation Sindoor, ones which are not expected in the clash of two advanced militaries.

Delhi Records Coldest August Day In 14 Years At 26 Degree Celsius

The national capital recorded its coldest August day in at least 14 years on Saturday, with the maximum temperature settling at 26.4 degrees Celsius, 7.8 degrees below normal, after relentless rain lashed the city.

Video: Elephant Attacks Car Near Toll Plaza On Dehradun-Haridwar Highway

A huge wild elephant caused chaos near a toll plaza on the Dehradun-Haridwar highway today after attacking vehicles waiting to pass through the crowded road.

'Senior Cop Tried To Frame Himanta Sarma Last Year': Jharkhand BJP Chief

Jharkhand BJP chief Babulal Marandi has alleged a conspiracy was hatched during the assembly election last year by a senior police officer to "frame" Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

'Black Spots' On Google Maps To Alert Commuters Of Delhi's Accident Prone Zones

The Delhi Traffic Police announced that it will mark all identified black spots on Google Maps, which will provide real-time alerts to commuters as they approach accident-prone areas.

"Op Sindoor Demonstrated India's Advanced Defence Capabilities": HAL Chief

Operation Sindoor demonstrated India's advanced defense capabilities, indigenous strength and synergy of Indian defense forces by bringing together legacy and modern system operations, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) chairman DK Sunil.

"Happy We Tackled Ghost Of Balakot": Air Force Chief On Operation Sindoor Evidence

Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh said the non-availability of images of the damage caused by the Balakot air strike became a "big issue", and people could not be convinced about what was achieved

"Virat Kohli Also Called": When Village Shop Became Cricket World's Hotline

Imagine you're sitting at a grocery shop in your village when your phone rings. On the other end, a voice says, "Hello, I'm Virat Kohli." Moments later, another call, "This is AB de Villiers." Then another, "I'm Rajat Patidar."

UP Auto Driver Strangles Woman To Death For Not Wanting To Marry Him

An auto driver and his associate were arrested Saturday in connection with the strangling of a woman, whose body was found near the Mant Branch Gang Canal in Raya area, police said.

Passenger Arrested At Mumbai Airport For Smuggling 54 Exotic Animals

A passenger was apprehended at Mumbai airport allegedly with 54 exotic animals, an official said on Saturday.