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Indian student killed in Texas hit-and-run just weeks before graduation

Vangavolu Deepthi, who was pursuing her MS in Computer and Information Science at the University of North Texas, had graduated from Narasaraopet Engineering College in Guntur in 2023

Indian student killed in Texas hit-and-run just weeks before graduation
Updated On : 19 Apr 2025 | 9:57 AM IST

Deoband-Roorkee rail line approved, cuts Delhi-Dehradun distance by 40 km

According to a press release from the Uttarakhand Chief Minister's Office (CMO), a successful speed trial was recently conducted on this section at 122 kmph

Deoband-Roorkee rail line approved, cuts Delhi-Dehradun distance by 40 km
Updated On : 19 Apr 2025 | 9:52 AM IST

JEE (Main) results announced, 24 candidates score perfect 100 percentile

Rajasthan had the highest number of candidates with a perfect score

JEE (Main) results announced, 24 candidates score perfect 100 percentile
Updated On : 19 Apr 2025 | 9:47 AM IST

Latest LIVE: 4 killed, 14 rescued as building collapses in Delhi's Mustafabad

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Latest LIVE: 4 killed, 14 rescued as building collapses in Delhi's Mustafabad
Updated On : 19 Apr 2025 | 9:44 AM IST

4 people killed, 14 rescued as building collapses in Delhi's Mustafabad

According to officials, teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and Delhi Police have reached the spot, and a rescue operation is currently underway

4 people killed, 14 rescued as building collapses in Delhi's Mustafabad
Updated On : 19 Apr 2025 | 9:19 AM IST

Rain brings relief from heat in Delhi, air quality improves to 'moderate'

The IMD has predicted partly cloudy skies over parts of Delhi for Saturday, along with light rain, thunderstorms and winds with a speed of 40-50 kilometre per hour

Rain brings relief from heat in Delhi, air quality improves to 'moderate'
Updated On : 19 Apr 2025 | 8:45 AM IST

CBI arrests ex-CMD and GM of BECIL in Rs 3 cr bribery, loan fraud case

The Court has granted Police custody of arrested accused public servants for 4 days till April 19

CBI arrests ex-CMD and GM of BECIL in Rs 3 cr bribery, loan fraud case
Updated On : 19 Apr 2025 | 7:08 AM IST

Normalcy restored in violence-hit areas of West Bengal, 272 arrested

The violence, which erupted on April 11 during protests against the new Waqf law, resulted in significant property damage, injuries, and the displacement of several families

Normalcy restored in violence-hit areas of West Bengal, 272 arrested
Updated On : 19 Apr 2025 | 6:57 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi speaks with Elon Musk on technology and innovation

Two of Musk's companies - Starlink and Tesla - are waiting to enter the Indian market

PM Narendra Modi speaks with Elon Musk on technology and innovation
Updated On : 19 Apr 2025 | 12:32 AM IST

Bihar cadre IAS Pathak made additional secy; Bhuvnesh Kumar to head UIDAI

Mugdha Sinha, Director General (Tourism), will be Managing Director, India Tourism Development Corporation Ltd., the order said

Bihar cadre IAS Pathak made additional secy; Bhuvnesh Kumar to head UIDAI
Updated On : 18 Apr 2025 | 11:37 PM IST

Hoax bomb threat triggers panic at Kanpur airport, accused arrested

Police have arrested a 21-year-old man identified as Mohit Singh, who confessed to making the 'prank call'

Hoax bomb threat triggers panic at Kanpur airport, accused arrested
Updated On : 18 Apr 2025 | 10:14 PM IST

Gurugram hospital technician held in flight attendant sexual assault case

Police said they identified the accused after examining CCTV footage, interrogating the hospital staff and investigating various facts

Gurugram hospital technician held in flight attendant sexual assault case
Updated On : 18 Apr 2025 | 10:10 PM IST

House panel asks labour ministry to hold Labour Conference at earliest

The ILC, which was last held a decade ago, brings together representatives of workers, employers and the government

House panel asks labour ministry to hold Labour Conference at earliest
Updated On : 18 Apr 2025 | 9:51 PM IST

'Lady Don' under lens after teen stabbed to death in Delhi's Seelampur

Local protests erupted after Kunal Kumar, 17, was stabbed multiple times by five unidentified persons on Thursday evening

'Lady Don' under lens after teen stabbed to death in Delhi's Seelampur
Updated On : 18 Apr 2025 | 8:57 PM IST

DGCA orders investigation into pilot's sudden death at Delhi airport

The investigation will examine whether the crew reported any sickness to Air Traffic Control (ATC) while airborne and, if so, whether ATC responded appropriately

DGCA orders investigation into pilot's sudden death at Delhi airport
Updated On : 18 Apr 2025 | 8:45 PM IST

Noted agronomist Mangi Lal Jat appointed as director general of ICAR

Jat is a well-recognised systems agronomist with over 25 years of experience in systems science across the developing world

Noted agronomist Mangi Lal Jat appointed as director general of ICAR
Updated On : 18 Apr 2025 | 8:38 PM IST

Loco pilots seek to lift night curbs on speed control in high-speed trains

Loco pilots said 'Button Push Constant Speed' (BPCS) is a computerised system available in all high-speed train engines to help them fix the train speed at a particular point

Loco pilots seek to lift night curbs on speed control in high-speed trains
Updated On : 18 Apr 2025 | 8:23 PM IST

Rana Pratap, Shivaji Maharaj real national heroes, not Aurangzeb: Rajnath

Speaking at a function after unveiling a life-size statue of the Mewar ruler at Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar in Maharashtra, Singh said Maharana Pratap was an epitome of courage and patriotism

Rana Pratap, Shivaji Maharaj real national heroes, not Aurangzeb: Rajnath
Updated On : 18 Apr 2025 | 8:19 PM IST

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla set for space travel next month: Jitendra Singh

A decorated test pilot with the Indian Air Force, Group Captain Shukla was shortlisted under ISRO's Human Spaceflight Program and is among the top contenders for the Gaganyaan mission

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla set for space travel next month: Jitendra Singh
Updated On : 18 Apr 2025 | 7:30 PM IST

Rajesh Agarwal named next commerce secretary, to take charge in October

The government on Friday appointed 1994-batch IAS officer Rajesh Agarwal, additional secretary in the department of commerce, as the next commerce secretary.

Rajesh Agarwal named next commerce secretary, to take charge in October
Updated On : 18 Apr 2025 | 7:22 PM IST