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'Objectionable' cartoons on PM, RSS: SC grants anticipatory bail to Malviya

During the hearing, Malviya's counsel Vrinda Grover informed the court that an apology was given and that the petitioner had not yet been summoned

Activists involved in Dharmasthala row are from RSS-BJP: Priyank Kharge

Kharge, who holds the Information Technology and Biotechnology Minister portfolio, told reporters that Thimarody is from RSS

India negotiating bilateral trade agreement with US, says Piyush Goyal

With five rounds concluded so far, India-US trade negotiations faced a pause as the US deferred its visit after imposing a 50 per cent duty on Indian goods from August 27

India grew 7.8% in Q1 despite global economic challenges: PM Modi

Speaking at the Semicon India 2025 conference here, he said GDP growth in April-June was better than 'every expectation, hope and estimate'

SC to interpret Constitution in Presidential reference, not specific cases

The Centre stated that state governments cannot approach the Supreme Court against President or governor actions on assembly bills alleging fundamental rights violations

Beyond the bullet train: Japan's expanding role in India's infrastructure

India and Japan ramp up ties with a $67 billion investment plan as Tokyo's funding footprint grows beyond bullet trains to metros, freight corridors, bridges, and water projects

Who were Boston Brahmins? Navarro's remark revives debate on elite class

White House aide Peter Navarro's jibe on 'Brahmins' while defending US tariffs on India has triggered debate, raising questions over what he meant by the term

Delhi on flood alert as Yamuna crosses danger mark after heavy rains

Officials expect the Yamuna water to rise to about 206 metres by evening, driven by heavy rainfall in the upper catchment area

Maratha quota protest: Mumbai police ask Jarange to vacate Azad Maidan

Protesters in south Mumbai blocked roads and parked over 5,000 vehicles near Azad Maidan in recent days, causing severe traffic congestion and disruption across key connecting routes

Delhi's overnight rain cools city while parts of India face flood fury

Delhi recorded below-normal temperatures, while flash flood-like conditions in Kashmir and alerts in Punjab and Jammu prompted precautionary measures

Gurugram drowns in heavy rain, flooding; Delhi-NCR braces for more downpour

Gurugram orders work-from-home, online classes as Yamuna nears crossing danger mark in Delhi

19 families evacuated as land sinks in J&K's Rajouri, Samba after rainfall

A vast portion of land started sinking due to incessant rains in Rajouri's Badhaal village, which has been declared a "risk zone", Additional Deputy Commissioner, Kotranka, Dil Mir said

Railway staff with SBI salary accounts to get ₹1 cr accidental death cover

This is a significant increase from the current coverage of Rs 1.20 lakh, Rs 60,000 and Rs 30,000 for Group A, B, and C employees, respectively

PM Modi concludes Japan-China visit, stresses India's stance at SCO Summit

Describing the visit as "productive" in a post on X, PM Modi said he emphasised India's position on key global issues during his engagements

Heavy rain causes waterlogging in Gurugram, schools shift to online classes

Traffic was moving at a crawling pace at Gurgaon's Rajiv Chowk area, where vehicles, trucks, bikes, and cars alike navigated the waterlogged streets

PM Modi speaks to Punjab CM Mann over heavy rains and flood crisis

The devastating floods in Punjab have so far claimed 29 lives, the maximum in Pathankot district, besides impacting the lives of more than 256K people, state officials said on Monday

Maratha reservation: Jarange Patil's fast hits Mumbai's nerve centre

Quota stir slows trading floors and boardrooms, echoing a decades-old battle for Maratha reservation

Nature's fury: 7 die in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand landslides

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the Modi government is committed to ensuring the rehabilitation of those affected by recent floods in Jammu and Kashmir

₹2000 notes worth ₹5,956 crore remain in circulation in 2025: RBI

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had announced the withdrawal of Rs 2000 denomination banknotes from circulation on May 19, 2023

Delhi airport handles 1.34 mn int'l transit passengers in FY25: DIAL

The Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in the national capital is the country's largest airport, operated by GMR Group-led Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL)