In a horrifying incident at a fair in Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh, a teenage girl's hair became entangled in the roller of a swing, resulting in her entire scalp being ripped out.
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J&K: Massive search operation for terrorists continues in Kishtwar's forests
A massive search operation continued on Monday in the forests of Jammu & Kashmir’s Kishtwar district to trace the terrorists responsible for the killing of a para commando during a gunfight in the Keshwan area on Sunday.
Justice Sanjiv Khanna sworn in as 51st Chief Justice of India
President Droupadi Murmu on Monday administered the oath of office to Justice Sanjiv Khanna as the Chief Justice of India (CJI) in a swearing-in ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here.
CRPF trooper commits suicide in J&K’s Srinagar
A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper allegedly committed suicide on Monday by shooting himself in Jammu and Kashmir’s (J&K) Srinagar city.
Delhi's air quality in 'very poor' category, AQI over 400 in many areas
With the Air Quality Index (AQI) reading 409, the national Capital’s air remained in the ‘very poor’ category on Monday, while the air quality in the neighbouring states of Haryana and Uttar Pradesh also remained a cause for concern.
RG Kar case: Trial to start in special Kolkata court today
The trial in the rape and murder of a woman junior doctor of the R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital in West Bengal in August will start at a special court on Monday.
Maha Opinion Polls: BJP-led alliance seen overpowering Cong-led MVA, says Matrize survey
The high-octane campaign followed by the no-holds-barred electoral clash between the BJP-led MahaYuti and Congress-led Maha Vikas Agahi alliance in Maharashtra is likely to settle in favour of the ruling coalition, predicts Matrize Opinion poll.
Jharkhand: Matrize opinion polls forecast landslide victory for BJP-led alliance
Amid the heated electioneering for the upcoming Assembly elections in Jharkhand, an opinion poll conducted by a leading pollster has forecasted a thumping victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led alliance in the tribal state and crushing defeat for INDIA Bloc alliance.
PM Modi a 'demanding' boss, have to be 'fully prepared' to hold discussions with him: EAM Jaishankar
Lauding Prime Minister Narendra Modi's in-depth knowledge of issues, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Sunday said that one has to be "fully prepared" with relevant data and statistics to engage in a discussion with the PM who has a meticulous eye for detail
RG Kar tragedy: Trial to start in special Kolkata court from tomorrow
The trial in the ghastly rape and murder of a woman junior doctor of the R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital here in August will start at a special court on Monday.
UN summit in Baku to focus on securing climate finance targets
Dubbed the “Finance COP”, the two-week 2024 UN climate conference (COP29) will kick off on Monday in Baku, Azerbaijan with a focus heavily on securing a new climate finance target for countries most vulnerable to climate impacts.
Sale deed cannot certify the agricultural nature of the land: Delhi HC
The Delhi High Court has said that a sale deed cannot certify the agricultural nature of the land since it is not a document issued by the revenue authorities or any government authority.
J&K: Encounter breaks out in Kishtwar as Srinagar gunfight continues
As a gunfight is already underway between the security forces and terrorists in Kashmir’s Srinagar district, another exchange of fire started on Sunday in Kishtwar district of Jammu division.
Russia's First Dy PM Denis Manturov to visit India
Denis Manturov, Russia's First Deputy Prime Minister, will be on a visit to India from November 11. Here, he will participate in the Russian-Indian Business Forum and co-chair a high-level intergovernmental meeting.
Sri Lankan Navy arrests 23 Tamil fishers for crossing IMBL
Anbumani Ramadoss, President of the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) and a former Union Minister, has urged the Union External Affairs Minister to address these ongoing mid-sea arrests of Tamil fishermen by the Sri Lankan Navy.
J&K: Encounter breaks out in Srinagar
An encounter started between security forces and terrorists in the Zabarwan forest area of central Kashmir's Srinagar district, police said on Sunday.
Scheduled commercial banks, NBFCs to give additional MSME credit of Rs 1.54 lakh cr: FM
The government has set the target for all scheduled commercial banks and NBFCs for providing additional MSME credit of Rs 1.54 lakh crore in the current financial year (FY25).
Punjab Police arrest two operatives of Canada-based gangster Dalla
In a major breakthrough, Punjab Police apprehended two key operatives of Canada-based gangster Arsh Dalla who is involved in the murder of Gurpreet Singh Hari Nau in Faridkot, DGP Gaurav Yadav said on Sunday.
Terrorists involved in VDC killings engaged in Kishtwar gunfight, army commando killed
A para commando of the Army was killed and three others injured on Sunday as security forces engaged in a gunfight in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar with a band of terrorists, identified as the same one involved in the recent abduction and murder of two Village Defence Committee (VDC) members in the district.
No respite for Delhi as air quality remains 'very poor'
With the Air Quality Index (AQI) reading 335, the national capital’s air remained in the ‘very poor’ category on Sunday morning, despite the slight improvement.
Biden to meet President-elect Trump at White House on Nov 13
US President-elect Donald Trump is expected to meet President Joe Biden on Wednesday (November 13) at the White House, a senior official said on Saturday.
Encounter breaks out in J&K’s Sopore, one terrorist killed
One terrorist was killed in an encounter between the security forces and the terrorists in Sopore town of Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district on Saturday, while two to three others were still trapped there, officials said.
People will uproot the corrupt Hemant Soren-led govt in J'khand: JP Nadda
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president J.P. Nadda, on an election campaign in Jharkhand on Saturday, lambasted the Hemant Soren government for ‘stalling’ the development of the state through its ‘regressive and anti-people’ policies.
Regional rural banks must empower MSMEs via flagship govt schemes: FM Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday urged Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) to increase credit disbursement for MSMEs under various flagship government schemes such as MUDRA, PM Vishwakarma, etc, with the active support of their sponsor banks.
Canada discontinues SDS visa programme: What it means for Indian students
In a significant development having far-reaching implications for Indian students, Canada has announced the discontinuation of its Student Direct Stream (SDS) visa programme. The SDS is a key pathway for international students seeking permits for studies. It is said that the decision has come as part of the country's attempts to address "ongoing housing shortages and resource strain".