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CHIKKABALLAPUR Violence erupted in Chikkaballapur as a long-standing protest against state land acquisition turned into a chaotic clash between farmers and police. Demonstrators from Shidlaghatta taluk had been peacefully protesting for 45 days, fearing they would lose their l
RUDRAPRAYAG As a record-breaking wave of devotees floods the path to Kedarnath Dham, the Rudraprayag district administration has launched a massive high-tech surveillance operation. To ensure every pilgrim remains safe on the steep trekking routes, officials have deployed o
MADURAI The ancient city of Madurai transformed into a sea of devotion as thousands of people gathered for the grand temple car procession. Marking the 11th day of the famous Chithirai Festival, the massive wooden chariot or Therottam, carrying Goddess Meenakshi and Lord Sunda
HOWRAH As West Bengal heads into the high-stakes second phase of its assembly elections, a local sweetmaker in Howrah has found a delicious way to soften the intense political rivalry. By blending traditional culinary skills with election fever, a renowned confectionery has
NEW DELHI A Delhi court has granted the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) a two-day transit remand for Mohammad Salim Dola, a suspected high-level drug handler. Dola, reportedly a close associate of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, was recently brought back from Turkey. He will
SHIMLA A new trade deal between India and New Zealand has sparked deep fear among apple growers in Himachal Pradesh, Kashmir, and Uttarakhand. The agreement, signed this week, cuts the tax on imported apples in half, dropping it from 50% to 25%. Local farmers worry this wil
NEW DELHI The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) officially named its candidates for the upcoming Legislative Council by-elections in Bihar and Maharashtra. The party leadership approved the list just a day before the deadline, signaling a strategic move to secure its presence in
AGRA The soaring temperatures across North India have turned the marble steps of the Taj Mahal into a scorching furnace, causing a sharp drop in tourist numbers. Usually packed with thousands of visitors, the world-famous monument saw unusually thin crowds as a brutal heatwave
Ladakh will host the sacred Piprahwa relics this May, a historic milestone aimed at strengthening the region's cultural identity. LEH Ladakh is preparing for a historic civilizational milestone this May as it welcomes the sacred Piprahwa relics for a public exposition.
Three Americans must leave India by May 10 after Pune police caught them distributing religious pamphlets and preaching, violating strict tourist visa laws against proselytization. PUNE Three American citizens have been ordered to leave India by May 10 after Pune City Polic
To make things easier for students, exam results will now be linked directly to DigiLocker for fast, verified access’ NEW DELHI The new leader of India’s National Testing Agency (NTA), Abhishek Singh, has launched a major plan to fix national exams. With 10 million stude
Srinagar A man from Jammu and Kashmir was lured into a fake overseas job offer and trafficked to Cambodia, prompting the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) in Srinagar to register a case. The victim was promised a job as a computer operator with a high salary by an unauthorized cons
New Delhi The CBSE launched the Parenting Calendar for the 2026-27 academic session, continuing its effort to strengthen school-parent partnerships. Following the success of the 2025-26 initiative, this year’s calendar introduces new engagement strategies, teacher-led activiti
Chandigarh The 10th National Summit on Good and Replicable Practices in Public Health will be held in Chandigarh from April 30 to May 1, 2026. Union Health Minister JP Nadda will inaugurate the event, joined by Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini and Health Minister Arti Singh Rao. T
Kota A huge fire broke out on the second floor of Kota’s City Mall, leading to a swift response from authorities. Twelve fire trucks were dispatched to tackle the blaze, which was largely controlled within hours. Kota Police confirmed that the mall had not opened yet, reducing
Srinagar The Vande Bharat Express has now been extended to Jammu Tawi, offering a major boost to passenger travel. Northern Railway’s Chief Area Manager, Kapil Sharma, announced that the train's capacity has been increased from 8 to 20 coaches, a 2.5-fold expansion. The extens
Shimla The Himachal Pradesh High Court has upheld charges against a woman accused in a blackmail and extortion case, ruling that the Una court has jurisdiction. The court dismissed her petition challenging earlier charges of conspiracy, extortion, and intimidation. Officials s
GadagThe Agriculture Department in Gadag has invited farmers from Ron and Gajendragad taluks to submit objections regarding rejected crop insurance claims for the 2024–25 agricultural seasons. The move aims to provide an opportunity for farmers to seek reconsideration of their ap
