Mumbai Rains Bring Relief After 2 Days of Heavy Downpour
Mumbai experiences light showers and strong winds on Wednesday after 2 days of relentless rain that caused widespread disruptions, with 15 reported dead across Maharashtra.
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West Bengal Police Encounter Kills Main Accused in 11-Year-Old's Rape-Murder Case
Get the latest on the West Bengal rape-murder case where the main accused was killed in a police encounter during crime scene reconstruction. Read for details.
Baruipur Police Encounter Kills Main Accused in 12-Year-Old Girl's Rape and Murder
Get the latest update on the Baruipur rape and murder case where the main accused, Prabhas Mondal, was killed in a police encounter on July 8, 2026. Read more.
West Bengal Minor Rape-Murder Case: Accused Killed in Police Encounter
West Bengal's Baruipur minor rape-murder case sees accused Prabash Mondal killed in police encounter. Details on the incident and government's response here.
Temple Theft Sparks Debate Over Government Control of Ram Mandir
Discover how a 1983 theft at Kashi Vishwanath Temple led to government takeover and what it means for Ram Mandir's future management amid recent theft allegations
KPS Gill: The Controversial Policeman Behind Punjab's Return to Normalcy
Discover the life and legacy of KPS Gill, the IPS officer credited with crushing the Khalistani insurgency in Punjab, amidst allegations of human rights abuses and controversy.
India Launches Restoration Project for Prambanan Temple in Indonesia
Discover how India and Indonesia collaborate on the restoration of the 1,000-year-old Prambanan Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, during PM Modi's visit to Yogyakarta.
Controversy Surrounds Diljit Dosanjh's Satluj Film After Brief ZEE5 Release
Discover the controversy surrounding Diljit Dosanjh's Satluj film, which was released and then removed from ZEE5 within 48 hours, sparking debates over freedom of expression and piracy.
US Strikes Iran Amid Rising Tensions in West Asia, Bahrain and Kuwait on High Alert
US launches airstrikes against Iran, prompting retaliatory threats and escalating regional tensions as Bahrain and Kuwait face incoming missiles, latest updates.
US Charges Indian Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi in Nijjar Murder Case
US authorities charge Lawrence Bishnoi and aide Goldy Brar with ordering the murder of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada; FBI offers $50,000 reward for information on fugitive.
UP to Plant 35 Crore Trees on July 12 in Massive Afforestation Drive
Uttar Pradesh government launches massive tree plantation drive on July 12, aiming to plant 35 crore saplings in a day. Details here.
Uttar Pradesh Woman Accused of Torturing Husband with Electric Shocks
Police in Uttar Pradesh's Fatehpur district arrest woman accused of tying husband to cot, beating him, and administering electric shocks after domestic dispute.