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'Ranya Rao's IPS father ordered ...': What constable revealed to DRI about 'assisting' actor at Bengaluru's KIA

CITY

'Ranya Rao's IPS father ordered ...': What constable revealed to DRI about 'assisting' actor at Bengaluru's KIA

Protocol officer Basavaraj was present when Ranya was about to leave the airport, just before DRI officials detained her.

'Tu complain karega?': IISER scientist dies after assault in Mohali parking dispute

CITY

'Tu complain karega?': IISER scientist dies after assault in Mohali parking dispute

Who was Dr Abhishek Swarnkar? Originally from Jharkhand's Dhanbad, he worked in Switzerland and had recently returned to India and joined IISER as a project scientist. He was living in Mohali's Sector 67 with his parents.

Kannada actor Ranya Rao reveals how she was handed gold in Dubai: 'This was my first, learned from YouTube’

INDIA

Kannada actor Ranya Rao reveals how she was handed gold in Dubai: 'This was my first, learned from YouTube’

Rao told the DRI officials that she received a phone call from a foreign number, and was given all the instructions for smuggling gold from Dubai to India.

What is Malhar certification? All about Maharashtra's 'Hindu-only' meat initiative

CITY

What is Malhar certification? All about Maharashtra's 'Hindu-only' meat initiative

Nitish Rane launched the portal via a social media post and urged Hindus to purchase only from shops that carry the Malhar certification, a verification platform for jhatka meat suppliers, through the website MalharCertification.com

Blade found in Hyderabad's Osmania University food; hostel students protest

CITY

Blade found in Hyderabad's Osmania University food; hostel students protest

The students from the New Godavari hostel held a protest on Tuesday night with the food container and demanded justice

Human trafficking plot: How Haryana ‘professor' exploited fake visas to send seven youths to UK

INDIA

Human trafficking plot: How Haryana ‘professor' exploited fake visas to send seven youths to UK

The accused says he has been acting on instructions of two colleagues who were vocational heads at Haryana University.

Bengaluru autorickshaw fares hike likely; Transport authority to announce decision soon

CITY

Bengaluru autorickshaw fares hike likely; Transport authority to announce decision soon

The Auto Rickshaw Drivers’ Union (ARDU) and the Adarsh Auto and Taxi Drivers’ Union (AATDU) have requested from the authorities for the price hike.

Rajasthan: Infant’s death during police raid in Alwar sparks outrage; villagers stage sit-in

INDIA

Rajasthan: Infant’s death during police raid in Alwar sparks outrage; villagers stage sit-in

The family members claim that police personnel trampled on the infant as they entered the house for a raid

Trust managing Lilavati Hospital says Rs 1,500crore misappropriated by ex-trustees; FIRs filed

CITY

Trust managing Lilavati Hospital says Rs 1,500crore misappropriated by ex-trustees; FIRs filed

Indian student who went missing In Dominican Republic may have drowned during swim: Police

WORLD

Indian student who went missing In Dominican Republic may have drowned during swim: Police

Hailing from Loudoun County, Virginia, Konanki was last seen in the early hours of March 6 near the beach by her resort.

Indian Railways to implement Maha Kumbh-style crowd management at 60 stations for Holi and festive rush

CITY

Indian Railways to implement Maha Kumbh-style crowd management at 60 stations for Holi and festive rush

The strategies align with those implemented during the Maha Kumbh 2025. The Prayagraj Railway Division of North Central Railways (NCR) managed to pull out well when the historic gathering of over 66 crore devotees took a holy dip over 45 days

Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma calls PM Modi his 'favourite actor', Opposition pounces

CITY

Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma calls PM Modi his 'favourite actor', Opposition pounces

Sharma was asked about his favourite actor during the interaction. Smiling, he replied, “Narendra Modi ji.” The response quickly became fodder for Opposition leaders.

Caste discrimination at Kerala temple: OBC staff reassigned, human rights body orders probe

CITY

Caste discrimination at Kerala temple: OBC staff reassigned, human rights body orders probe

Commission member V Geetha has directed the Cochin Devaswom Commissioner and the Koodalmanikyam temple Executive Officer to conduct an investigation and submit a report within two weeks.

Tapsai Mondal: Ninth BJP MLA to join Mamata Banerjee-led TMC in last 4 years

CITY

Tapsai Mondal: Ninth BJP MLA to join Mamata Banerjee-led TMC in last 4 years

She is the ninth MLA from the BJP to make the switch to Manta Banerjee-led TMC in the last four years.

Karnataka university students clash for two days over chapatis; eight injured, one hospitalised

CITY

Karnataka university students clash for two days over chapatis; eight injured, one hospitalised

The police officials were informed about the situation, after which the Narona police reached the spot. The clash even led the police to baton-charge those trying to foment trouble.

Ranya Rao gold smuggling case: Bengaluru hotelier's grandson arrested over links to Kannada actor

INDIA

Ranya Rao gold smuggling case: Bengaluru hotelier's grandson arrested over links to Kannada actor

Officials discovered that Ranya had contacted Tarun while transporting gold from Dubai, a key link that led to his arrest.

Armed robbers storm Bihar Tanishq store, loot jewellery worth Rs 25 crore; two held after high-speed chase

INDIA

Armed robbers storm Bihar Tanishq store, loot jewellery worth Rs 25 crore; two held after high-speed chase

Two pistols, 10 cartridges, and two bags filled with stolen jewellery were recovered from the two robbers.

‘Lost 400 girls to love jihad, Christians should ... ': BJP leader P C George stokes big controversy

INDIA

‘Lost 400 girls to love jihad, Christians should ... ': BJP leader P C George stokes big controversy

The former Poonjar MLA urged Christians to marry off their daughters before they turn 24 years of age, claiming that ‘love jihad' was on the rise in the state.

Who is Shehnaz Singh? Punjab Police arrest drug lord wanted by FBI

CITY

Who is Shehnaz Singh? Punjab Police arrest drug lord wanted by FBI

According to the police, Shehnaz had been operating under the guise of a transportation business in Canada since 2014.

Ghazipur locals block Akshardham-Ghaziabad road after youth shot dead; protests lead to long traffic jams

CITY

Ghazipur locals block Akshardham-Ghaziabad road after youth shot dead; protests lead to long traffic jams

The residents of Ghazipur called for a protest and blocked the Akshardham-Ghaziabad Road, demanding the arrest of those responsible for the murder of a young man who was shot dead late Sunday night near Ghazipur Sabzi Mandi in the Ghazipur area of Delhi.

Not against common taxpayer, new Income Tax bill won't breach taxpayer's online privacy: Report

INDIA

Not against common taxpayer, new Income Tax bill won't breach taxpayer's online privacy: Report

The government has brought the new Bill in order to change the decades-old I-T Act of 1961 with an aim to make the bulky direct tax law simpler and easier for the taxpayers.

Ludhiana factory collapse: Rescuers manage to save five workers; two others couldn't survive

CITY

Ludhiana factory collapse: Rescuers manage to save five workers; two others couldn't survive

Three teams of the NDRF, along with local police, the fire brigade, municipal corporation, were deployed at the site.

Bird flu scare in Patna: 25 fowls culled, 30 human samples to be sent for testing after avian influenza infection outbreak

CITY

Bird flu scare in Patna: 25 fowls culled, 30 human samples to be sent for testing after avian influenza infection outbreak

The Centre has issued an alert on bird flu after nine states, including Jharkhand and Punjab, reported outbreaks since January.

Clashes erupt in MP's Mhow after stone-pelting at rally celebrating India’s Champions Trophy

INDIA

Clashes erupt in MP's Mhow after stone-pelting at rally celebrating India’s Champions Trophy

Following stone-pelting and arson between two groups, police used tear gas and lathi-charge to bring the situation under control.

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