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India's population reaches 1.46 billion, sees decline in fertility rate: UN

While India continues to be the most populous country, with an estimated 1.46 billion people in 2025, the country's total fertility rate has fallen to 1.9, below the replacement level of 2.1, according to the latest report by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) released on Tuesday.

Jun 10, 2025

Delhi: Fire in Dwarka residential building; man, 2 children die after jumping from 9th floor

The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) have been asked to assess the structural stability of the building.

Jun 10, 2025

Nitish Kumar's cabinet approves 22 key agendas: Major reforms in sports, tribal welfare, health sector in Bihar

The Chief Minister Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government approved 22 significant proposals in the Cabinet meeting held on Tuesday, ushering in a host of reforms spanning the sports sector, tribal welfare, health services, and administrative regulations.

Jun 10, 2025

4 shot in 24 hours: Concern over law and order as two found murdered on Patna's outskirts

Four shot in 24 hours: Concern over law and order as two found murdered on Patna's outskirts

Two people were found murdered on Tuesday morning near the Majhauli-Singhara rural road under Bikram police station on the outskirts of Patna, triggering concerns about rising crime in the area. Earlier, on Monday three members of a family were shot at, with a mother-daughter duo losing their life in the drive-by shooting

Jun 10, 2025

Lalu slams Nitish over rising crime in Bihar, cites 65,000 murders under his rule

RJD Chief Lalu Prasad Yadav slams Nitish Kumar over rising crime in Bihar, cites 65,000 murders under his rule

Amid growing concern over the rising crime rate in Bihar, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) President Lalu Prasad on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, questioning the state's worsening law and order situation.

Jun 10, 2025

RBI's mammoth rate cut to diligently perform a new troika: SBI Research

The RBI monetary policy committee's (MPC) decision to go for a relatively mammoth cut, while changing the stance to neutral, should not be confused with a pause on future rate cuts trajectory in the medium term, but rather a semblance of adopting flexible manoeuvrability on part of a conscious regulator to diligently perform a new troika, a State Bank of India (SBI) Research report said on Tuesday.

Jun 10, 2025

Uddhav Thackeray backs Rahul Gandhi's claims on Maha elections, says 'masks off'

Shiv Sena (UBT) has targeted the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) following Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's allegation of 'match-fixing' in the Maharashtra Assembly elections, stating that a fiery 'demon has entered the ruling party'.

Jun 10, 2025

Making India stronger: PM Modi highlights 11 years of defence reforms, self-reliance

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday took to social media to celebrate the remarkable strides made by India's defence sector over the past 11 years, underlining the twin focus on modernisation and self-reliance.

Jun 10, 2025

Did Sonam Raghuvanshi's affair lead to her husband Raja's murder?

Raj Kushwaha is innocent: Mother, sister reject allegations in Raja Raghuvanshi murder case

The family of Raj Kushwaha, who has been accused as the alleged mastermind in the murder of Raja Raghuvanshi, has come out in his defence, asserting that he is innocent and incapable of committing such a crime.

Jun 10, 2025

Delhi Police arrest notorious burglar with over 24 criminal cases

In a significant breakthrough, the West District Police of Delhi have arrested a habitual burglar, Akshay, who has been involved in more than 24 cases of burglary and theft.

Jun 10, 2025

Sensex, Nifty end in green ahead of RBI MPC decision

Stock market trades nearly flat after early gains, all eyes on US-China talks

The domestic benchmark indices extended their winning streak to the fifth consecutive session on Tuesday, opening with some moderate gains. However they trimmed early wins to trade a tad lower.

Jun 10, 2025

Bihar girl's murder: Accused brutally tortured minor, used beer bottle in sexual assault

The incident came to light on May 21 after locals observed an abandoned suitcase containing the body of the 17-year-old victim. The jurisdictional Suryanagar police launched an investigation and arrested the accused in coordination with the Bihar police.

Jun 9, 2025

India's macros remain on strong foothold, growth to pick up further: HSBC

Real estate remains another strong medium-term growth driver, having weathered the impact of higher interest rates. Demand trends in top metro cities remain strong, and inventory levels have declined, it added.

Jun 9, 2025

Mumbai local train accident: Death toll rises to four, nine injured

5 passengers dead after falling off an overcrowded train. Morning office rush turned fatal as people clung to the doors due to no space inside. Heart-wrenching videos show victims being rescued from tracks.

Jun 9, 2025

J&K LG inaugurates surveillance system with integrated control centre for Vaishno Devi shrine

Over 700 cameras have been deployed across the shrine area, including 170 new high-definition IP cameras and integration of more than 500 existing cameras, covering all critical and vulnerable locations including entry/exit points, gathering areas, and the pilgrimage track.

Jun 9, 2025

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India's population reaches 1.46 billion, sees decline in fertility rate: UN

Delhi: Fire in Dwarka residential building; man, 2 children die after jumping from 9th floor

Nitish Kumar's cabinet approves 22 key agendas: Major reforms in sports, tribal welfare, health sector in Bihar

Four shot in 24 hours: Concern over law and order as two found murdered on Patna's outskirts

RJD Chief Lalu Prasad Yadav slams Nitish Kumar over rising crime in Bihar, cites 65,000 murders under his rule

RBI's mammoth rate cut to diligently perform a new troika: SBI Research

Uddhav Thackeray backs Rahul Gandhi's claims on Maha elections, says 'masks off'

Making India stronger: PM Modi highlights 11 years of defence reforms, self-reliance

Raj Kushwaha is innocent: Mother, sister reject allegations in Raja Raghuvanshi murder case

Delhi Police arrest notorious burglar with over 24 criminal cases

Stock market trades nearly flat after early gains, all eyes on US-China talks

Bihar girl's murder: Accused brutally tortured minor, used beer bottle in sexual assault

India's macros remain on strong foothold, growth to pick up further: HSBC

Mumbai local train accident: Death toll rises to four, nine injured

J&K LG inaugurates surveillance system with integrated control centre for Vaishno Devi shrine

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