News

College student rapes classmate after intoxicating her, arrested in Kolkata

The Kolkata Police, on Wednesday, arrested a student of a reputed engineering college in the city on charges of raping his classmate at an empty residential flat in the city.

Jan 1, 2025

Arvind Kejriwal writes to RSS chief on BJP's politics, raises questions

Arvind Kejriwal writes to RSS chief on BJP's politics, raises these questions

AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal has written a letter to Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat seeking answers to some questions on the BJP's politics.

Jan 1, 2025

Autopsy reveals struggle not suicide, but murder, say parents of OpenAI whistleblower

The parents of Indian-American techie Suchir Balaji, who was found dead in his San Francisco apartment on December 14, 2024, have rejected the official suicide ruling, alleging that their son was murdered.

Jan 1, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meditation at Vivekananda Rock Memorial

Tamil Nadu in 2024: Events that made headlines

The year 2024 brought significant events in Tamil Nadu, ranging from political developments to social issues and notable achievements.

Jan 1, 2025

India assures support for Kerala's Nimisha Priya sentenced to death in Yemen

Amid diplomatic efforts, Nimisha Priya's husband says ready to pay blood money

Even as hectic diplomatic efforts are continuing to save Nimisha Priya, who is in jail in Yemen and sentenced to death, her husband was hoping for relief and his wife returning home.

Jan 1, 2025

Mallikarjun Kharge dissolves entire state Congress unit in Uttar Pradesh

'Reaffirm commitment to unity, social justice': Mallikarjun Kharge extends New Year greetings to nation

Mallikarjun Kharge, on Wednesday, extended his New Year greetings to the country along with a message urging people to reaffirm their commitment to inclusive progress, unity in diversity, social justice, equality, and the protection of the Constitution.

Jan 1, 2025

20 Indian fishermen released by Sri Lanka return

The 20 Indian fishermen, who were released from jails in Sri Lanka, reached Chennai by flight

Jan 1, 2025

President Murmu, PM Modi extend Dussehra, Durga Puja greetings to all Indians

Happy 2025: President Murmu, PM Modi extend New Year greetings

President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended their New Year greetings on Wednesday to the nation, hoping that 2025 brings new opportunities, success, and joy to all.

Jan 1, 2025

In 2024, ACB Files 87 Cases Linked To Corruption In J&K, Chargesheets 32 Cases

In 2024, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Jammu and Kashmir registered a total of 87 FIRs, with 42 cases in the Jammu division and 45 in the Kashmir division.

Jan 1, 2025

Resurgence of Terrorism in Jammu's Peaceful Districts A Growing Concern

The year 2024 witnessed a disturbing resurgence of terrorism in Jammu province, particularly in districts previously declared "terror-free" such as Kathua, Doda, Kishtwar, Reasi, and Udhampur.

Jan 1, 2025

Year ender: Govt aims to build 2 crore houses under PM's scheme for rural poor

The Centre plans to construct additional two crore rural houses during FY2024-25 to FY 2028-29 under the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) flagship scheme that is being implemented to provide "housing for all" in the country

Dec 31, 2024

Charred body found in Kerala college campus, DNA test to confirm identity

A charred body, suspected to belong to a prominent educationist, was discovered on Tuesday morning in a partially constructed building at P.A. Aziz College of Engineering near here.

Dec 31, 2024

Year Ender: 10 years of 'Make in India' initiative hit new peaks in 2024

A decade after its launch, 'Make in India' has broken several records and in 2024, the mission further cemented its success as one of the most impactful economic initiatives in the country.

Dec 31, 2024

K'taka BJP leaders conduct poster drive against Priyank Kharge; detained

The Karnataka Police detained BJP leaders in Bengaluru for carrying out a poster drive against state Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister, Priyank Kharge in connection with the contractor suicide case involving his close aide.

Dec 31, 2024