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Ram Mandir donation theft: Six accused were employed by Varanasi-based security firm, probe reveals | Ayodhya Ram Temple donation theft: Probe says majority of money was allegedly stolen during Kumbh Mela | Commercial LPG price slashed by Rs 183.50 from July 1; check new rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai | Trump suffers major blow as US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship | Delhi-Mumbai Expressway horror: Passenger bus goes up in flames after fatal collision, 8 dead | 'Dharmendra Pradhan will be responsible if anything happens': CJP warns as Sonam Wangchuk's health worsens on day 3 of hunger strike | Adani Ports seals $1.4 billion mega deal as MSC buys 49% stake in Vizhinjam port | Ram Temple donation scam: Former trust chief Champat Rai grilled by SIT for 2 hours, says report | Brazil escape Japan scare, Germany crash out as Paraguay script World Cup shocker | India overtakes Taiwan, South Korea to become world's fifth-largest equity market again

Bengaluru daycare horror: Toddlers allegedly locked, abused inside corporate campus centre

Jul 01, 2026, at 10:42 pm

A daycare centre operating inside the HAL campus of IT firm Capgemini in Bengaluru has come under serious scrutiny after allegations of severe abuse involving children aged between two and three years.

Indian IT professional from Andhra Pradesh dies after flash flood sweeps car in US's Kansas

Jul 01, 2026, at 09:36 pm

A 33-year-old Indian IT professional and student from Andhra Pradesh, Venkatesh Doppalapudi, died after his vehicle was swept away by flash flood waters in Kansas, United States.

Centre puts WhatsApp username feature on hold, seeks explanation from Meta

Jul 01, 2026, at 09:06 pm

The Centre has put the rollout of WhatsApp's upcoming username feature on hold and sought a detailed explanation from Meta, directing the company to furnish its response within three days.

Eggs, stones hurled at Mahua Moitra's office; MP waves TMC flag, shouts 'Trinamool Congress Zindabad'

Jul 01, 2026, at 08:22 pm

Tension erupted outside Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra's office in Krishnanagar on Wednesday after protesters allegedly pelted eggs and stones at the premises while waving black flags and raising slogans, triggering a heated confrontation.

'A travesty of justice': Shashi Tharoor questions Umar Khalid's six-year jail term without trial

Jul 01, 2026, at 06:08 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has questioned the continued incarceration of former Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) student leader Umar Khalid, asking why the allegations against him have not yet been tested in court despite nearly six years in prison.

Twin-flower symbol battle heats up! TMC rebel camp to meet EC tomorrow in high-stakes showdown against Mamata faction

Jul 01, 2026, at 05:23 pm

The battle for control of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) is set to enter a crucial phase on Thursday as the faction led by West Bengal Leader of the Opposition Ritabrata Banerjee is scheduled to meet the full bench of the Election Commission of India (ECI) in New Delhi.

Bumble date turns horror: Woman finds intimate videos uploaded online after 4 years

Jul 01, 2026, at 04:27 pm

A Bumble date turned into a nightmare for a 28-year-old woman after she discovered that her intimate videos had been uploaded online without her consent.

'Humanity is a privilege': Umar Khalid breaks silence on nearly six years in jail without trial

Jul 01, 2026, at 03:59 pm

Student activist Umar Khalid has spoken publicly for the first time since his arrest in 2020, describing the emotional and psychological impact of spending nearly six years in Delhi's Tihar Jail without his trial beginning.

Ram Mandir donation theft: Six accused were employed by Varanasi-based security firm, probe reveals

Jul 01, 2026, at 02:33 pm

Ayodhya/IBNS: Six of the eight men arrested in connection with the alleged Ram Mandir donation theft case were employed by a Varanasi-based security agency that supplied personnel for the temple's cash-counting process, Hindustan Times reported.

Ayodhya Ram Temple donation theft: Probe says majority of money was allegedly stolen during Kumbh Mela

Jul 01, 2026, at 01:46 pm

Ayodhya/IBNS: The bulk of the alleged theft of donations from the Ram Temple in Ayodhya took place during the Maha Kumbh Mela in early 2025, a police investigation has found, according to an NDTV report.

Delhi-Mumbai Expressway horror: Passenger bus goes up in flames after fatal collision, 8 dead

Jul 01, 2026, at 09:03 am

At least eight people were killed and 22 others injured after a passenger bus rammed into a truck and caught fire on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Rajasthan's Dausa district early Wednesday, according to media reports.

PM Modi speaks to Iran's President, welcomes progress in Tehran-Washington talks

Jun 30, 2026, at 10:30 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held a telephone conversation with Iranian President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian to discuss the latest developments in West Asia and the way forward amid evolving regional dynamics.

Kolkata Police deny Esplanade venue for both TMC factions’ July 21 Martyrs’ Day programmes

Jun 30, 2026, at 07:44 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata Police have refused permission to both factions of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) to organise separate July 21 Martyrs’ Day programmes at Esplanade (Dharmatala), citing concerns over traffic disruption and public inconvenience in one of the city's busiest commercial areas.

Big relief for Industry: Govt extends customs duty waiver till July 15 amid West Asia crisis

Jun 30, 2026, at 06:48 pm

The Indian government on Tuesday extended full customs duty exemption on imports of critical petrochemical products until July 15, providing temporary and targeted relief amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia.

'Dharmendra Pradhan will be responsible if anything happens': CJP warns as Sonam Wangchuk's health worsens on day 3 of hunger strike

Jun 30, 2026, at 01:06 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's blood sugar level dropped to 66 mg/dL as his indefinite hunger strike entered its third day on Tuesday, prompting members of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) to warn the Centre over his deteriorating health.

6 feared dead as massive blaze engulfs Haldia Petrochemicals; lightning suspected as possible cause

Jun 30, 2026, at 11:24 am

Haldia/IBNS: Six people are feared dead in a massive fire that broke out at Haldia Petrochemicals pipeline in Haldia, West Bengal on Tuesday.

Ram Temple donation scam: Former trust chief Champat Rai grilled by SIT for 2 hours, says report

Jun 30, 2026, at 11:04 am

Ayodhya/IBNS: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has intensified its probe into the alleged donation theft at Ram Temple questioning former Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust general secretary Champat Rai for nearly two hours, according to media reports.

'Reckless behaviour': India slams Pakistan over deadly Afghanistan airstrikes

Jun 30, 2026, at 09:29 am

India on Monday strongly condemned Pakistan's airstrikes on Afghanistan over the weekend, calling them an act of "reckless behaviour" that endangered regional peace and stability.

Most India-bound ships 'go dark' in Strait of Hormuz amid fears of Iranian attacks

Jun 29, 2026, at 11:45 pm

A majority of commercial vessels sailing to India through the Strait of Hormuz are switching off their tracking systems, apparently to reduce the risk of being targeted amid heightened tensions involving Iran, according to maritime intelligence firm Kpler.

Pune fort murder: Court extends police custody of Siya Goyal, lover Chetan by 5 days

Jun 29, 2026, at 09:22 pm

A court in Maharashtra's Pune district on Monday extended the police custody of Siya Goyal and her alleged lover, Chetan Babulal Chaudhary, by five more days in connection with the murder of 26-year-old real estate executive Ketan Agrawal at Lohagad Fort.

Indian-origin writer’s controversial comment on Pakistani traveller leaves internet divided

Jun 29, 2026, at 05:15 pm

An Indian-origin novelist has sparked a heated online debate after she reportedly refused to share food with a Pakistani fellow traveller during a layover at Frankfurt airport.

Pune court awards death penalty to 65-year-old man convicted in rape, murder of three-year-old girl

Jun 29, 2026, at 04:41 pm

A Pune court on Monday sentenced 65-year-old Bhimrao Kamble to capital punishment after he was convicted last week for the rape and murder of a three-year-old girl in Nasrapur.

Radharaman Das, who defended Bengal's vegetarian mid-day meal plan, loses ISKCON post

Jun 29, 2026, at 11:56 am

Kolkata/IBNS: The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) has removed its Vice-President Radharaman Das from all portfolios in a dramatic development, days after he defended the West Bengal government's decision to entrust the organisation with preparing vegetarian mid-day meals for school students.

'Look inwards': India's sharp reply to Pakistan over Karachi terror allegations

Jun 28, 2026, at 06:48 pm

The Indian government on Sunday strongly rejected Pakistan's allegations linking India to the recent terror attack in Karachi, describing the claims as "baseless."

Modi conferred Seychelles' highest civilian honour for leadership on climate and environmental conservation

Jun 28, 2026, at 04:31 pm

Victoria/Seychelles: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Sunday conferred the Presidential Distinction, Guardian of the Blue Horizon, by Seychelles President Patrick Herminie in recognition of his leadership on environmental conservation, climate action and sustainable development.

‘Wanted to kill 15,000’: Mumbai Police thwart alleged poison attack at Muharram event

Jun 28, 2026, at 02:25 pm

A major tragedy was averted during a Muharram procession in Mumbai after police arrested a man accused of distributing capsules allegedly laced with a highly toxic chemical among devotees, officials said.

Telangana student found dead in London, family seeks clarity on circumstances

Jun 28, 2026, at 12:46 pm

A 25-year-old Indian student from Telangana was found dead in London last week, hours after he attended a birthday party, with authorities yet to determine the official cause of his death.

Ex-Delhi DGHS chief arrested in alleged multi-crore medical procurement scam

Jun 28, 2026, at 12:10 pm

The Delhi government's Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) on Saturday arrested former Director General of Health Services (DGHS) Dr Vatsala Aggarwal in connection with an alleged multi-crore procurement scam involving medicines, surgical consumables and medical equipment, officials said.

Powerful 6.2 earthquake rocks Afghanistan, tremors shake India, Pakistan

Jun 27, 2026, at 08:55 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: A strong preliminary magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region on Saturday evening, sending tremors across several neighbouring countries, including India and Pakistan.

India’s maritime heritage on display as INS Sudarshini enters Baltimore Harbour in US

Jun 27, 2026, at 04:48 pm

Indian Navy's Sail Training Ship INS Sudarshini arrived at the Port of Baltimore, Maryland, USA, on June 26, as part of the landmark transoceanic expedition, Lokayan 26.