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13 killed as speeding dumper truck rams 17 vehicles in Rajasthan

Jaipur: A road bustling with daily commuters in Jaipur’s Harmada area turned into a scene of devastation Monday afternoon when a rashly driven dumper truck ploughed into at least 17 vehicles, leaving…
Car collides with truck in Andhra, four killed

Andhra Pradesh: Four people died in a collision involving a car and a container truck near Karlapalem in this district, police said on Monday. The accident occurred around 12:30 am on Sunday…

Tejashwi calls Owaisi ‘extremist’; Hyderabad leader responds

Patna: All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi launched a scathing attack against Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav over his ‘extremist’ remark against the former. Owaisi shared an audio…
SC directs centre to respond to plea banning online gambling

The Supreme Court on Monday sought response of the Centre on a plea seeking directions to the government to prohibit online gambling and betting platforms that allegedly operate under the guise of…
India, Arab League hold talks to boost bilateral cooperation

New Delhi: Neena Malhotra, Secretary (South) at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), chaired a consultation meeting with Arab Ambassadors in New Delhi on Monday, discussing efforts to further strengthen cooperation between…
Mockery of system: SC bins plea for appointment as Telangana HC judge

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a plea seeking direction to appoint the petitioner as a judge of the Telangana High Court, terming the matter as an abuse…
Delhi HC backs FSSAI’s ORS drink ban, cites public health concerns

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has dismissed a plea challenging the decision of the Foods Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to ban Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS) labelling on any…

Auto or Audi? Maharashtra driver’s luxury auto goes viral

Maharashtra: In Maharashtra, an auto-rickshaw driver has become an internet sensation after turning his normal three-wheeler into a luxury. A viral video from Vidarbha shows the modified auto fitted with features usually…
Bengal’s ‘Swasthya Sathi’ scheme crosses 1 cr hospitalisations: Mamata Banerjee

Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said the state’s flagship health assurance scheme, ‘Swasthya Sathi’, has crossed a significant milestone of one crore hospitalisations as of October 31. She…
No law student be detained from sitting in exams for lack of attendance: HC

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Monday ruled that no law student in the country should be detained from sitting in examinations due to lack of minimum attendance. The high court,…
SC agrees to hear Owaisi’s plea over registration of Waqf properties

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to list again for hearing a plea of AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi seeking extension of time for the mandatory registration of all Waqf properties,…
Man covers head with ‘kadai’ to dodge Bengaluru traffic challan

Bengaluru: Helmets on Indian roads are seldom seen. Some think it’s unnecessary, some say the weight is too much! But life is equally important, too. So what do you do to reach…
UAE deports drug case accused Salman Shaikh; held in Mumbai

Mumbai: The Mumbai police on Sunday arrested a key accused wanted in connection with the seizure of mephedrone worth Rs 2 crore following his deportation from the UAE, an official said. The…
Kashmiri guide hailed as hero for saving tourists during Pahalgam attack

Kashmiri tourist guide Nazakat Ahmad Shah, who rescued a group of Chhattisgarh tourists during the Pahalgam terror attack, on Thursday appealed people to visit the Kashmir Valley without fear. Shah (30) received…
Maharashtra reserves 70 pc jobs in district cooperative banks for locals

Mumbai: In a move aimed at encouraging local employment, the Maharashtra government has directed that 70 per cent of jobs in District Central Cooperative Banks (DCCBs) be reserved for candidates domiciled in…