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A mysterious illness linked to suspected water contamination has led to multiple deaths and mass screenings in a Haryana village.
A high mast light pole being installed near a petrol pump collapsed onto a moving car in Pratapgarh, triggering outrage and an investigation into alleged safety lapses.
The Opposition accuses the Lok Sabha Speaker of partisan conduct during the Budget Session, while the government defends procedure ahead of a rare March 9 debate.
Police investigate a suspected murder-suicide involving a long-term couple in Noida, while families trade allegations of betrayal and caste-based violence.
Farmers demanding a school or hospital instead of a waste plant clashed with police in Ghaziabad, leaving dozens injured.
A postgraduate student at UC Berkeley has been missing since February 10, with local police, Indian authorities and volunteers continuing coordinated search efforts in California.
A newly installed 6x4 ft parapet slab from Mumbai’s under-construction Metro Line-4 collapsed onto traffic in Mulund, prompting a probe and compensation announcement after one death and three injuries.
A 24-year-old MBA student was found strangled in her classmate’s rented room days after an objectionable video allegedly surfaced, with police launching a manhunt for the missing suspect.
CBSE announces major 2026 reforms including strict section-wise answer rules, dual Class 10 exams, and digital evaluation for Class 12.
From 2026, CBSE will evaluate over 1 crore Class 12 answer sheets digitally, eliminating post-result verification to reduce errors and speed up results.
A protest over the UGC’s Equity Regulations at Delhi University escalated into a clash between rival student groups, during which a woman journalist alleged assault, prompting a police investigation and renewed debate on campus safety.
Gupta admitted to three federal charges in a New York court over a disrupted plot targeting Sikh separatist leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.
The government has reinforced that service charges in restaurants must remain voluntary, imposing penalties and refund orders on establishments that continue to levy them by default despite clear legal guidelines.
Government data reveals a sharp rise in pothole-related road deaths across India, raising urgent questions about infrastructure maintenance, accountability, and public safety.
A viral clip from a T20 World Cup match in Delhi prompted hygiene concerns before the DDCA clarified it was part of an authorised waste disposal process.
SEBI and NSDL have deployed a fleet of branded auto-rickshaws equipped with QR codes to encourage citizens to verify payment details and intermediary registrations before investing.
A sharp political showdown has erupted after Rahul Gandhi alleged the interim India–US trade deal harms farmers, while the government insists agricultural interests remain fully protected.
Customs officials intercepted hydroponic ganja and charas concealed in luggage and candy packets during two separate operations at Kempegowda International Airport.
Drone cameras deployed to prevent malpractice instead exposed alleged collusion by invigilators during Maharashtra’s Class 12 board examinations in Beed district.
A court-monitored arrangement and heightened security mark Maha Shivaratri observances at a historically shared shrine in Karnataka’s Kalaburagi district.
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Simultaneous searches across Bengaluru and three districts uncovered crores in alleged disproportionate assets linked to four senior government officials.
The Centre has placed the BCI’s ₹20,000 urban and ₹15,000 rural minimum stipend proposal before Parliament, triggering debate over dignity, enforcement, and the financial realities faced by India’s junior lawyers.
From February 20, all major social media platforms in India must swiftly remove flagged harmful content, including AI-generated deepfakes and impersonation posts, or face penalties.