India News

Sonam Wangchuk's wife moves Delhi HC to shift him from Safdarjung Hospital

Gitanjali J Angmo has sought permission to shift Sonam Wangchuk from Safdarjung Hospital, alleging that the family is being denied a transfer

Delhi to see widespread rain this week as IMD forecasts heavy showers

The IMD has forecast widespread rainfall, thunderstorms and lightning over Delhi through the week, while active monsoon conditions are likely across north, east and central India

Nirmohi Akhara moves SC to reconstitute Ram temple trust as public body

The Nirmohi Akhara has moved the Supreme Court seeking reconstitution of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Theerth Kshetra Trust as a public trust, citing concerns over its structure, oversight and functioning

Wangchuk being given required medical intervention: Safdarjung Hospital

Activist Sonam Wangchuk is being given the "required Safdarjung Hospital said activist Sonam Wangchuk is receiving necessary medical care and remains under continuous observation

Delhi to get 2,800 new electric AC buses under PM E-Drive scheme in 2027

The Delhi government will induct 2,800 new AC low-floor electric buses under the PM E-Drive scheme, with services set to begin next year as it targets a 14,000-strong public transport fleet by 2028-29

Pune tops Maharashtra in complaints over unhygienic food, says FDA

Pune has recorded the highest number of complaints about unhygienic food since Maharashtra's FDA launched its online grievance portal, with thousands of complaints received across the state

Bombay HC cancels Shiv Sena corporator's bail in doctors assault case

Ramesh Mhatre has been asked to surrender by 5 pm on Sunday, July 19

Amarnath, Vaishno Devi Yatras temporarily suspended from July 19

The Shri Amarnath and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi yatras have been temporarily suspended from July 19 due to inclement weather forecast

Wangchuk's wife pushes for hospital discharge, demands medical reports

Angmo slammed the hospital over the lack of transparency, alleging that the hospital is neither allowing her to get a second opinion at another lab nor allowing her to take his blood sample

Infra development essential for smooth functioning of district courts: CJI

The CJI stated that a lawyer's professional focus may be disrupted and their stress levels may unnecessarily increase because they worry about where to park their car in the morning

PM Modi, other leaders mourn demise of ex-PM HD Deve Gowda's wife Chennamma

Gowda's wife, Chennamma, passed away due to illness at a private hospital in Bengaluru, Karnataka

DRI officers seize 15 kg smuggled gold, 20 kg silver; 13 people arrested

In an operation on July 17, DRI officers in New Delhi seized about 5 kg foreign-origin gold, 20 kg silver, collectively valued around Rs 7.37 crore and Indian currency worth Rs 2.20 crore

DRI cracks down on smuggling networks; seizes drugs, Pak-made pistols

The operations, carried out in Mizoram, Mumbai, Punjab and Chennai between July 15 and July 17, targeted organised smuggling syndicates and transnational criminal networks

Delhi govt approves self-certification system for opening private schools

Under the new self-certification system, applicants seeking recognition for schools will only have to certify that they meet the norms prescribed under the RTE Act

Centre launches White Rabbit tech network to secure Indian Standard Time

The system disseminates Indian Standard Time -- traceable to the national time-keeping authority UTC (NPLI) -- using Precision Time Protocol-based White Rabbit technology

CM Dhami halts tree felling for Rishikesh-Bhaniyawala four-lane project

In a social media post, he said that while development is essential, no decision will be taken by ignoring public sentiments, environmental concerns or interests of locals

India's first private rocket Vikram-1 succeeds in maiden orbital launch

The rocket, named after Vikram Sarabhai, the father of India's space programme, also carried payloads that had postcards, including from Prime Minister Narendra Modi

9 dead, 6 injured in blast-fire at illegal Ahmedabad firecracker unit

The explosion and the resultant fire occurred at 3.30 pm at the factory located on Ramol-Gatrad road

Centre sets up panel to probe irregularities in four MP BEd colleges

The action has been taken following media reports that flagged irregularities in three BEd colleges affiliated with Barkatullah University, including colleges missing from declared locations

Delhi world's cheapest for property, salaries among lowest: Deutsche report

The report also found that Delhi offered the most inexpensive broadband internet globally, with a monthly connection costing $ 7.3 (around Rs 703), the lowest in the 69-city sample