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India shuts airspace for Pakistan-registered flights, military aircraft 

30 Apr 2025

Aligarh

Aligarh student forced to urinate on Pakistan flag during protest

A 15-year-old Aligarh student was allegedly assaulted by a group of men on Monday.

30 Apr 2025

Indian Government

'Vote bhi kiya': Pakistani man claims he has Aadhaar card  

A Pakistani national, Osama, has claimed that he has voted in Indian elections and possesses an Indian voter ID, Aadhaar card and ration card.

30 Apr 2025

Ashwini Vaishnaw

Caste-based enumeration to be part of upcoming census: Union government

The Indian government has announced that it will include caste-based enumeration in the upcoming decennial census.

30 Apr 2025

Jammu And Kashmir

Modi won't attend Victory Day parade in Moscow, Kremlin confirms  

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi won't be attending Russia's Victory Day celebrations on 9 May, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed to Reuters.

30 Apr 2025

Char Dham Yatra

Char Dham yatra begins with Gangotri, Yamunotri temple gate openings 

The Char Dham Yatra, one of the most important pilgrimages in Hinduism, has begun with the opening of the Gangotri and Yamunotri temples in Uttarkashi.

30 Apr 2025

Indian Army

Government fact-checks claims Army commander was sacked over Pahalgam attack 

The Press Information Bureau (PIB) has dismissed rumors about the sacking of Lieutenant General MV Suchindra Kumar from the Northern Command chief's post.

30 Apr 2025

Indian Government

National Security Advisory Board revamped after Pahalgam attack  

The Indian government has reconstituted the National Security Advisory Board (NSAB) with Alok Joshi, former Chief of Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), as its new head.

'Digital access...fundamental right': SC eases KYC for acid attack survivors 

In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India has recognized digital access as a basic right.

30 Apr 2025

Gurugram

IAS Ashok Khemka, transferred 57 times in 34-year career, retires 

Ashok Khemka, IAS officer, is retiring after an illustrious career of almost 34 years on Wednesday.

30 Apr 2025

Amit Shah

Modi to chair 'super cabinet' meeting today—first since Pulwama attack 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a crucial meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs (CCPA) on Wednesday.

30 Apr 2025

Arunachal Pradesh

IMD warns of thunderstorms, hail in multiple states 

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather warning for several states across India.

30 Apr 2025

Andhra Pradesh

8 killed after wall collapses on queuing devotees in Andhra   

Eight devotees were killed and four injured after a wall collapsed on them at the Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple in Simhachalam, Andhra Pradesh.

30 Apr 2025

Kolkata

Fire breaks out at Kolkata hotel; 15 bodies recovered

A raging fire at Rituraj Hotel in central Kolkata has killed 15 people and injured another 13.

30 Apr 2025

Antonio Guterres

Pakistan violates ceasefire for 6th consecutive night; India responds 

Tensions along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir have escalated due to a series of ceasefire violations by Pakistan.

'CBI now…associated with lopsided investigation': Madras HC suggests image makeover   

Observing that the reputation of the Central Bureau of Investigation(CBI) was going down due to alleged biased probes, the Madras High Court has suggested a revamp of their investigation program.

29 Apr 2025

Ajit Doval

PM grants forces 'full operational freedom' after Pahalgam attack meeting 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a crucial security meeting at his New Delhi residence on Tuesday.

SC orders CBI probe into builder-bank nexus in Delhi-NCR region

The Supreme Court of India has asked the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to probe alleged collusion between top real estate developers and banks in the NCR.

29 Apr 2025

India

How to schedule your passport appointment online

Scheduling a passport appointment online can be a major time-saver and stress-buster.

29 Apr 2025

Indian Army

Has Army's preparedness against Pakistan been leaked on social media?

Amid rising India-Pakistan tensions after the Pahalgam attack, a fake story about the Indian Army's operational readiness has gone viral on social media.

29 Apr 2025

Lucknow University

Pahalgam: Who's Dr. Medusa, Lucknow University professor charged with sedition 

Dr. Madri Kakoti, aka Dr. Medusa, an assistant professor in Lucknow University's linguistics department, has been booked for sedition.

29 Apr 2025

Jammu And Kashmir

Pakistan defense minister Khawaja Asif's X account blocked in India 

The Indian government has blocked the X account of Khawaja Asif, Pakistan's Minister of Defense, in the wake of the terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.

'Agency knows...perpetrators': RG Kar victim's father expresses frustration with CBI 

The father of the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital rape and murder victim has expressed his disappointment with the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

29 Apr 2025

Indian Army

Week after Pahalgam attack, 4 counter-terror operations underway in Kashmir

Four counter-terrorism operations have been launched in Kashmir a week after the Pahalgam terrorist attack that claimed 26 lives, NDTV reported.

29 Apr 2025

Kapil Sibal

'Nothing wrong in using Pegasus, question is against whom': SC 

The Supreme Court has stated that there's nothing fundamentally wrong with a country using spyware to ensure security, but the main concern is against whom the technology is being used.

SC denies ex-IPS Sanjiv Bhatt bail in custodial death case 

The Supreme Court has denied bail and suspension of the life sentence to former Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Sanjiv Bhatt.

29 Apr 2025

Gujarat

'Operator shouted Allahu Akbar': Tourist on zipline recalls Pahalgam attack

In a harrowing account, Rishi Bhatt, a tourist from Gujarat, has recounted how he narrowly escaped the recent terror attack in Pahalgam.

Pahalgam attack: Local who hid atop tree to recreate scene 

A local man who took shelter in a tree for over an hour during the recent Pahalgam terror attack is now being questioned by police.

29 Apr 2025

Jammu And Kashmir

J&K government shuts 48 resorts after Pahalgam terror attack 

The Jammu and Kashmir government has temporarily closed 48 of the 87 tourist spots in the region.

29 Apr 2025

Indian Army

Pakistan continues ceasefire violations for 5th consecutive night along LoC

Pakistan has breached the ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir for the fifth night in a row.

28 Apr 2025

Dehradun

J&K, Uttarakhand ban sale, storage of military uniforms; here's why 

In a major development, authorities have banned the manufacture, storage, and sale of military uniforms and combat dresses.

28 Apr 2025

Assam

IMD predicts rain in 6 states, intense heat in Northwest

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather alert predicting thunderstorms and heavy rainfall in several states.

28 Apr 2025

Indian Government

'Nothing...left for us in Pakistan': Families in India facing deportation 

Many Pakistani Hindu families are reeling from the possibility of being deported to Pakistan after a recent order by the Indian government.

28 Apr 2025

Mumbai

Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train to be ready by 2028: Fadnavis

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has confirmed that the long-awaited Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train will be ready by 2028.

Jamia Millia Islamia mess worker arrested for attacking Kashmiri student

A mess worker of the Jamia Millia Islamia University has been arrested for allegedly assaulting a Kashmiri student on the campus.

28 Apr 2025

Namibia

Kuno welcomes 5 more cubs; total cheetah count now 31

In a big boost for the Kuno National Park's cheetah population, a female cheetah called Nirva has given birth to five cubs.

28 Apr 2025

France

India-France sign ₹63,000 crore deal for 26 Rafale-M fighter jets 

India has formalized a defense deal with France for the procurement of 26 Rafale Marine (M) fighter jets.

28 Apr 2025

Narendra Modi

Rajnath Singh updates PM Modi on security after Pahalgam attack

Defense Minister Rajnath Singh is meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence today.

28 Apr 2025

Jammu And Kashmir

Pakistan violates ceasefire for 4th consecutive night along LoC

Pakistan has reportedly violated the ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) for the fourth night in a row.

Kerala CM's office and residence, Kochi airport receive bomb threat

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's office and official residence (Cliff House) in Thiruvananthapuram have received a bomb threat.

IAS officer reposts AI-generated Ghibli image; Telangana government transfers her

The Telangana government has transferred senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Smita Sabharwal and 20 other officers.

28 Apr 2025

Facebook

Karnataka: Railways' exam rule asks candidates to remove mangalsutra, janivara

A controversy has broken out in Karnataka over a rule for the entrance exam for the Railway Department for Nursing Superintendents.

28 Apr 2025

India

How to obtain your Indian residency certificate

Getting an Indian residency certificate is an essential task for those who want to make India their permanent residence.

28 Apr 2025

BBC

'Terrorists, not militants': Centre opposes BBC's reporting on Pahalgam attack

India has lodged a strong protest against the BBC's description of the recent Pahalgam terror attack.

28 Apr 2025

Indian Government

Centre bans 16 Pakistani YouTube channels with 63 million subscribers 

The Indian government has banned 16 Pakistani YouTube channels for allegedly sharing provocative and sensitive content.

27 Apr 2025

Article 370

Kashmir's insurgency: A look at key terrorist groups

Kashmir is witnessing one of its deadliest attacks in two decades: 26 people have died after gunmen opened fire on tourists in Pahalgam town.

Former ISRO chief K. Kasturirangan cremated with state honors

Former Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chairman K Kasturirangan was accorded state honors at his cremation in Bengaluru on Sunday.

27 Apr 2025

Hizbul Mujahideen

Pahalgam attack: Terrorists trekked 22 hours to execute deadly plan

The recent Pahalgam terror attack, which killed 26, was a meticulously planned and executed operation.

27 Apr 2025

Devendra Fadnavis

CM Devendra Fadnavis dismisses reports of 107 missing Pakistanis

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has dismissed allegations of 107 Pakistani citizens going missing. He termed the reports baseless and requested people not to circulate such false news.

27 Apr 2025

Indian Navy

Indian Navy showcases combat readiness amid rising tensions with Pakistan

The Indian Navy has showcased its operational readiness by carrying out several anti-ship missile launches in the Arabian Sea.

27 Apr 2025

Kerala High Court

Kerala: Thiruvananthapuram airport receives bomb threat via email

Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV) received a bomb threat via email on Sunday, April 27.

27 Apr 2025

Article 370

Pahalgam terror attack leads to 80% drop in tourist bookings

Following the recent Pahalgam terror attack, bookings to Kashmir have plummeted by 80%, said the Kashmir Hotel Association (KHA).

27 Apr 2025

Srinagar

Civilian shot dead in Kashmir amid heightened tensions

A civilian was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in North Kashmir's Kupwara district on Saturday night.

27 Apr 2025

Narendra Modi

'Mann ki baat': Modi assures justice for Pahalgam terror attack

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his deep sorrow over the recent Pahalgam terror attack that claimed at least 26 lives.

27 Apr 2025

Kanpur

Pahalgam attack victim's wife seeks 'martyr' status for husband

Ashanya, widow of Shubham Dwivedi, who was killed in the recent Pahalgam terror attack, has sought martyr status for her late husband.

27 Apr 2025

Assam

19 arrested for comments on Pahalgam terror attack

In a major crackdown, police in Assam, Tripura and Meghalaya have arrested 19 people for their statements on the recent Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26, including a Navy officer and an Intelligence Bureau officer.

27 Apr 2025

Anantnag

14 terrorists identified in Kashmir valley, including Pahalgam attack suspects

Intelligence agencies have listed 14 active terrorists in the Kashmir Valley, including eight from Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), three from Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), and three from Hizbul Mujahideen (HM).

26 Apr 2025

Narendra Modi

How Pahalgam terrorists have been linked to Pakistan

India has submitted proof, including technical intelligence and eyewitness accounts, of the involvement of Pakistan in the Pahalgam attack.

26 Apr 2025

Leopard

Woman killed in leopard attack while cutting grass near home

A 20-year-old woman was killed in a leopard attack in Vanarwadi village in the Dindori taluka.

26 Apr 2025

Dubai

Kannada actor Ranya Rao denied bail in gold smuggling case

The Karnataka High Court has refused to grant bail to Kannada actor Ranya Rao and her co-accused Tarun Konduru Raju in a gold smuggling case.

26 Apr 2025

Maharashtra

Maharashtra reports 70 heat stroke cases, 3 suspected fatalities

Maharashtra is suffering from severe heat, and has recorded 70 heat stroke cases and three suspected deaths from March 1-April 23 this year.

26 Apr 2025

Anantnag

Pahalgam suspect entered Pakistan on student visa, returned with terrorists

Adil Ahmed Thoker, the main suspect in the recent Pahalgam terror attack, was reportedly accompanied by 3-4 militants when he returned from Pakistan.

NIA teams interview Pahalgam attack survivors, search on for terrorists

Special teams of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) have started questioning survivors of the recent Pahalgam terrorist attack in South Kashmir.

26 Apr 2025

Amritsar

BSF thwarts major terror plot in Punjab, recovers explosives

The Border Security Force (BSF) has successfully foiled a major terror plan in Punjab. The operation resulted in the recovery of a huge cache of arms, ammunition, and explosives from a village near Amritsar.

26 Apr 2025

Hyderabad

Telangana police start deportation of 33 Pakistani nationals

The Telangana police have started the deportation of 33 Pakistani nationals on orders of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).

26 Apr 2025

Government Jobs

J&K government demolishes houses of 3 Pahalgam attack terrorists

In a stark message to local terrorists and their families, the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) government has demolished the houses of three terrorists involved in the Pahalgam attack.

26 Apr 2025

Indian Army

Pakistan violates ceasefire along LoC again, Army retaliates

The Pakistani military has violated the ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir, leading to an exchange of gunfire.