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Heavy rain batters Uttarakhand; 120 roads shut, 100 pilgrims rescued

Rescue personnel secured a rope along an alternative path and carefully guided the stranded travellers across one by one

CM Mohan Majhi orders criminal investigation into Odisha textbook fiasco

The Crime Branch will investigate the preparation, review and publication of school textbooks after 1,678 errors were found in 55 books introduced for the 2026-27 academic session

Delhi govt plans to expand ladies special bus service with 50 buses

According to officials, the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) will run 25 ladies special buses, which will be student-centric U-special, and the remaining 25 will be for Outer Delhi areas

Boat carrying Indian tourists capsizes in Vietnam, 15 feared dead

The Indian embassy said the exact details of the incident are still being ascertained, as search and rescue operations by local authorities remain underway

Gadkari urges cooperation among Brics nations to shape future of mobility

Common challenges relating to infrastructure financing, congestion, emissions, road safety and last-mile connectivity require collective solutions, he asserted

West Bengal govt sets up committee to examine draft Uniform Civil Code Bill

West Bengal govt has constituted a high-level committee headed by former Supreme Court judge Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai to undertake a comprehensive review of the state's draft Uniform Civil Code

Tussle for Punjab Congress chief post: Leaders from Channi camp meet Baghel

Leaders considered close to ex-Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi met AICC state in-charge Bhupesh Baghel as the Congress sought to address growing differences over party's state leadership

Kerala govt constitutes expert panel to probe Wayanad tunnel landslide

Kerala government has formed a 5-member expert panel to investigate the Wayanad tunnel project landslide, examine possible violations by the contractor and review environmental and forest clearances

Govt committee backs retaining OTT ban on Satluj over 'security' concerns

Panel recommended that the ban on public access to Diljit Dosanjh's 'Satluj' through OTTs continue, citing concerns that the film allegedly undermines India's sovereignty and integrity

Ayodhya Ram temple donation 'theft' a disgrace, says Nripendra Mishra

Nripendra Mishra said the alleged donation theft at Ayodhya Ram temple was a 'disgraceful blot' that had left everyone feeling humiliated, while assuring that management systems would be strengthened

Kanwar Yatra route in Muzaffarnagar to have AI camera drones, CCTVs

Muzaffarnagar police will deploy AI-powered camera drones and install about 2,500 CCTVs along the Kanwar Yatra route to strengthen real-time surveillance and ensure a safe and peaceful pilgrimage

I'm no hero or modern Gandhi, be your own heroes, says Sonam Wangchuk

Wangchuk, on the 14th day of his indefinite hunger strike over alleged exam irregularities, urged people to stop looking for heroes and instead take responsibility for bringing about change themselves

Govt plans common rules for messaging apps after WhatsApp username row

The move comes after the IT ministry asked WhatsApp to put its proposed username feature on hold, citing concerns over fraud, impersonation and law enforcement challenges

Onion growers urge Maharashtra govt to prioritise rain-hit farmers

Maharashtra State Onion Growers' Association said the govt responds swiftly to urban disruptions such as traffic snarls but fails to show same urgency in addressing crop losses due to erratic weather

Wayanad landslide: Search for missing man continues as rescue enters Day 5

NDRF and Fire and Rescue teams have intensified search ops along the Meenachipuzha river as efforts entered fifth day to trace Vikram Rana, the lone person still missing after the Wayanad landslide

Weather today: Delhi to get rain; heavy showers to continue across India

Very heavy rainfall is likely over parts of the Northeast, Bihar and eastern Uttar Pradesh, while Delhi is expected to witness a generally cloudy day with light rain and thunderstorms

Datanomics: Love, extramarital affairs behind one in 10 murders

Homicides declined during 2015-24 compared to the previous decade, but those motivated by love and extramarital affairs did not

Climate-driven heatwave worsening cost-of-living crisis, says report

Extreme heat is costing workers in India and other developing nations over 20 workdays a year, cutting incomes and increasing healthcare costs, a report warns

India among 4 nations with cities at risk from extreme heat: Study

Ahmedabad ranks as the world's second most heat-risk city, while 14 Indian cities feature in the top 50, highlighting rising urban climate risks, a study finds

Assam tables ₹2.85 trn Budget for 2026-27, aims to cut deficit to ₹419 cr

Presenting his maiden Budget, Assam Finance Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah also announced to continue all the major schemes rolled out during the last five years