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ISI-linked module planned attacks on Delhi temple, dhaba and military camp

Investigators found that one of the accused had conducted reconnaissance of a historic temple in Delhi and sent photographs of the premises to Pakistan-based handlers

ISI-linked module planned attacks on Delhi temple, dhaba and military camp
Updated On : 08 May 2026 | 10:58 AM IST

ED arrests three founders of gaming platform Gameskraft in PMLA case

Deepak Singh, Prithvi Raj Singh and Vikas Taneja have been taken into custody under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act

ED arrests three founders of gaming platform Gameskraft in PMLA case
Updated On : 08 May 2026 | 10:54 AM IST

PM Modi to visit Hyderabad on May 10, says Union Min G Kishan Reddy

Reddy said that the BJP is intensifying efforts to establish a double-engine government in Telangana in the 2027 Assembly elections

PM Modi to visit Hyderabad on May 10, says Union Min G Kishan Reddy
Updated On : 08 May 2026 | 8:29 AM IST

IMD forecasts thunderstorms, heavy rain across India; heat wave in west

The Met department forecasts heavy rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds across several regions till May 13, while Gujarat and west Rajasthan may witness heat wave conditions

IMD forecasts thunderstorms, heavy rain across India; heat wave in west
Updated On : 08 May 2026 | 7:45 AM IST

TCS sexual harassment-forced conversion case: Accused held in Maharashtra

Accused Nida Khan was held on Thursday in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar with the help of police and the crime branch of that city

TCS sexual harassment-forced conversion case: Accused held in Maharashtra
Updated On : 08 May 2026 | 6:47 AM IST

ED raids 'aide' of Punjab AAP functionary, others in land 'fraud' case

The agency searched about a dozen locations in Mohali (SAS Nagar) and Chandigarh linked to the Suntec City project, its promoter Ajay Sehgal, ABS Townships, Altus Space Builders, Dhir Constructions

ED raids 'aide' of Punjab AAP functionary, others in land 'fraud' case
Updated On : 08 May 2026 | 6:46 AM IST

Delhi HC agrees to hear Anil Ambani's defamation plea over NDTV reports

Alleges 'targeted', 'relentless smear campaign' by Adani group-controlled media outlets

Delhi HC agrees to hear Anil Ambani's defamation plea over NDTV reports
Updated On : 08 May 2026 | 12:02 AM IST

HC refuses urgent hearing on plea against Tata Trusts board meeting today

The Bombay High Court asked the petitioner to move the vacation bench if urgent relief was needed in the case challenging Sir Ratan Tata Trust's life trustees

HC refuses urgent hearing on plea against Tata Trusts board meeting today
Updated On : 08 May 2026 | 12:00 AM IST

Bombay HC upholds acquittal of 22 in Sohrabuddin 'fake' encounter case

Bombay High Court upholds acquittal of all 22 accused in the Sohrabuddin Shaikh alleged fake encounter case

Bombay HC upholds acquittal of 22 in Sohrabuddin 'fake' encounter case
Updated On : 07 May 2026 | 11:52 PM IST

Census duty piles on the workload for government school teachers

Government school teachers across India are facing longer hours, safety concerns and mounting pressure as Census 2027 enumeration duties begin

Census duty piles on the workload for government school teachers
Updated On : 07 May 2026 | 11:16 PM IST

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam reaches out to Left, VCK to shore up numbers

TVK sought support to prove majority in Tamil Nadu, while Congress leaders in Kerala openly jockeyed for the chief minister's post after poll results

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam reaches out to Left, VCK to shore up numbers
Updated On : 07 May 2026 | 11:15 PM IST

Govt to bring postal logistics infrastructure plan for India Post: Scindia

India Post delivers 7.5 crore parcels per year, 90 crore letters, and till 2.12 crore passports and around 15 crore Aadhaar have been processed at post offices, he added

Govt to bring postal logistics infrastructure plan for India Post: Scindia
Updated On : 07 May 2026 | 10:58 PM IST

Supreme Court appoints former CJI as mediator in Sunjay Kapur case

The Supreme Court appointed former CJI D Y Chandrachud as mediator in the family trust dispute and asked parties to avoid public statements

Supreme Court appoints former CJI as mediator in Sunjay Kapur case
Updated On : 07 May 2026 | 10:51 PM IST

Suicides among those engaged in farm sector fall to two-year low in 2024

Experts often link farm suicides to indebtedness, while the government cites factors such as family problems, illness, drug abuse and marriage-related issues

Suicides among those engaged in farm sector fall to two-year low in 2024
Updated On : 07 May 2026 | 10:43 PM IST

Datanomics: Past decade saw over a million kidnapping and abduction cases

Despite over 2 million kidnapping and abduction cases since 1953, ransom-linked crimes remain a tiny fraction of the total in India

Datanomics: Past decade saw over a million kidnapping and abduction cases
Updated On : 07 May 2026 | 8:05 PM IST

UP govt acquires over 300 hectares for logistics hub in Greater Noida

Uttar Pradesh acquires over 300 hectares in Greater Noida for a mega logistics hub to strengthen industrial growth and cargo connectivity

UP govt acquires over 300 hectares for logistics hub in Greater Noida
Updated On : 07 May 2026 | 5:49 PM IST

JNPA cites trailer, driver shortages for delays in container evacuation

JNPA said all five container terminals are operating normally and attributed delays in import container evacuation to shortages of trailers and drivers arranged by CFSs and customs brokers

JNPA cites trailer, driver shortages for delays in container evacuation
Updated On : 07 May 2026 | 4:33 PM IST

Digital platform launched to strengthen maternal, child healthcare services

JANANI will facilitate continuous tracking of maternal and child healthcare services, including antenatal care, delivery preparedness, institutional delivery, etc

Digital platform launched to strengthen maternal, child healthcare services
Updated On : 07 May 2026 | 2:39 PM IST

BJP, JD(U) leaders take oath as ministers in Bihar's expanded cabinet

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, along with several other leaders were present at the occassion

BJP, JD(U) leaders take oath as ministers in Bihar's expanded cabinet
Updated On : 07 May 2026 | 1:54 PM IST

Op Sindoor showed India's firm stand against terror: PM hails armed forces

Prime Minister Modi also changed his display picture on X to "Operation Sindoor" as a tribute to the courage and valour of the Indian armed forces on the anniversary of the military operation

Op Sindoor showed India's firm stand against terror: PM hails armed forces
Updated On : 07 May 2026 | 12:12 PM IST