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ED summons actor Mahesh Babu for questioning in money laundering case

The probe agency has summoned actor Mahesh Babu on April 28 regarding a money laundering probe

ED summons actor Mahesh Babu for questioning in money laundering case
Updated On : 22 Apr 2025 | 9:26 AM IST

Manjinder Sirsa orders crackdown on polluters amid worsening air in Delhi

Chairing an emergency review meeting with senior officials of the Environment Department and the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), he expressed concern over the rising AQI levels

Manjinder Sirsa orders crackdown on polluters amid worsening air in Delhi
Updated On : 22 Apr 2025 | 9:21 AM IST

Porsche case: Medical body suspends licences of doctors over blood swap

Dr Ajay Taware and Dr Shrihari Halnor, working at government-run Sassoon General Hospital at the time of the incident, were accused of manipulating blood samples of the underage driver

Porsche case: Medical body suspends licences of doctors over blood swap
Updated On : 22 Apr 2025 | 6:58 AM IST

Delhi to expand bus fleet with 2,080 electric vehicles, retire 1K old ones

The second lot of 1,040 buses will be part of the PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) scheme

Delhi to expand bus fleet with 2,080 electric vehicles, retire 1K old ones
Updated On : 21 Apr 2025 | 11:47 PM IST

PM10 levels in Mumbai unsafe not just in winter but in summer too: Study

In 2024, Malad West recorded a sharp spike in PM10 levels, rising to 154.5 g/m , a nearly 50 per cent increase from the previous year

PM10 levels in Mumbai unsafe not just in winter but in summer too: Study
Updated On : 21 Apr 2025 | 11:35 PM IST

India announces 3-day state mourning on passing of Pope Francis

Francis, who was the first non-European Pope in nearly 1,300 years, died on Monday. He was 88

India announces 3-day state mourning on passing of Pope Francis
Updated On : 21 Apr 2025 | 11:02 PM IST

WCD Ministry asks states to cut sugar in meals at Anganwadi centres

Responding to a question during a session on bottlenecks being faced in implementation, he said infrastructure gaps remain a major concern

WCD Ministry asks states to cut sugar in meals at Anganwadi centres
Updated On : 21 Apr 2025 | 10:48 PM IST

'Some use religion to push hateful politics': SY Quraishi slams BJP's Dubey

Former CEC SY Quraishi's comments came in response to BJP MP Nishikant Dubey's remarks, in which he called Quraishi a 'Muslim commissioner' for criticising the controversial Waqf Act

'Some use religion to push hateful politics': SY Quraishi slams BJP's Dubey
Updated On : 21 Apr 2025 | 10:32 PM IST

8 Naxals including one with bounty of Rs 1 cr killed in J'khand encounter

Jharkhand DGP Anurag Gupta said, "With this encounter, Maoist squads in North Chotanagpur region have been wiped out."

8 Naxals including one with bounty of Rs 1 cr killed in J'khand encounter
Updated On : 21 Apr 2025 | 10:29 PM IST

Monsoon likely to further delay Delhi airport's runway refurbishment

DIAL stated on Sunday that it had asked airlines to adjust their flight schedules in response to easterly wind conditions

Monsoon likely to further delay Delhi airport's runway refurbishment
Updated On : 21 Apr 2025 | 10:25 PM IST

'Election Commission in India compromised': LoP Rahul Gandhi in Boston

Rahul Gandhi is currently on a US tour where he addressed the Indian diaspora in Boston. He will also address a gathering at Brown University on Monday

'Election Commission in India compromised': LoP Rahul Gandhi in Boston
Updated On : 21 Apr 2025 | 10:21 PM IST

Gadkari mulls law for sound of Indian musical instrument as vehicle horns

Nitin Gadkari said India has surpassed Japan to become the world's third-largest automobile market, following the US and China

Gadkari mulls law for sound of Indian musical instrument as vehicle horns
Updated On : 21 Apr 2025 | 10:20 PM IST

No-contest clause in Ratan Tata's will raises questions on legal validity

A no-contest clause is designed to discourage beneficiaries from disputing the terms of a will, but inheritance laws in India do not explicitly recognise or prohibit such clauses

No-contest clause in Ratan Tata's will raises questions on legal validity
Updated On : 21 Apr 2025 | 9:48 PM IST

We should maintain decorum of institution: SC over BJP MP's remarks

Tiwari was referring to the statements of Jharkhand BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, who said Parliament and assemblies should be shut if the apex court had to make laws

We should maintain decorum of institution: SC over BJP MP's remarks
Updated On : 21 Apr 2025 | 9:10 PM IST

Delhi govt unveils Heat Action Plan 2025 amid soaring temperatures

Launching the plan, Delhi CM Rekha Gupta said that it is a critical initiative to safeguard our citizens, especially the most vulnerable, from the escalating dangers of extreme heat

Delhi govt unveils Heat Action Plan 2025 amid soaring temperatures
Updated On : 21 Apr 2025 | 8:21 PM IST

Govt tells HC it sought info from UK on Rahul Gandhi citizenship claim

The Centre has written to the UK government seeking details about claims that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi had British citizenship, the Allahabad High Court was told on Monday.

Govt tells HC it sought info from UK on Rahul Gandhi citizenship claim
Updated On : 21 Apr 2025 | 8:02 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi meets US Vice President JD Vance in New Delhi

It is expected that the two leaders will discuss ways to further expand India-US global strategic ties as well as New Delhi's concerns over Washington's trade policy

PM Narendra Modi meets US Vice President JD Vance in New Delhi
Updated On : 21 Apr 2025 | 7:51 PM IST

SC orders ex-IAS probationer Puja Khedkar to appear before police on May 2

A bench comprising Justices BV Nagarathna and Satish Chandra Sharma said no coercive steps will be taken against Khedkar till May 21, the next date of hearing

SC orders ex-IAS probationer Puja Khedkar to appear before police on May 2
Updated On : 21 Apr 2025 | 7:27 PM IST

SC to hear plea against Samay Raina for ridiculing disabled people

The bench also took note of the statements that the probe against Allahbadia was over and said it would on April 28 hear a plea for the return of his passport in a case

SC to hear plea against Samay Raina for ridiculing disabled people
Updated On : 21 Apr 2025 | 6:24 PM IST

Former Fortis promoter Shivinder Singh files personal insolvency at NCLT

Shivinder Singh, along with his elder brother Malvinder Singh, was once among the richest businessmen in India. The duo gained prominence after selling controlling stake in Ranbaxy Laboratories

Former Fortis promoter Shivinder Singh files personal insolvency at NCLT
Updated On : 21 Apr 2025 | 5:58 PM IST