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Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde issued a veiled warning to Shiv Sena UBT, stating that the recent departure of six MPs is merely a prelude to further defections. He confidently asserted that his faction is growing, while Shiv Sena UBT is losing its support base. Shinde criticized the opposition's tactics and reiterated his commitment to Hindutva, claiming his party has gained significant strength since the split.

Enumerators working on the Census are facing several challenges in the field, including heat, connectivity issues, and safety concerns. Though the exercise is being conducted through a digital system designed for real-time monitoring, field workers say conditions on the ground and supervisory instructions are affecting data collection. Vijaita Singh reports on the challenges

Currently serving as Secretary in Culture Ministry, Aggarwal’s selection is a significant development for India’s role in global financial governance and efforts to strengthen international cooperation on anti-money laundering, counter-terrorist financing and illicit financial flows

Mr. Thackeray calls for starting ‘Operation Lotus’ in response to ‘Operation Tiger’ allegedly carried out by the Shiv Sena to lure six of its nine Lok Sabha MPs into its fold and refuted allegations his party was likely to merge with the Congress

A major train collision north of London on Friday left numerous passengers injured, with some describing a "big bang" and "bomb explosion" impact. Emergency services responded swiftly to the scene south of Bedford. Reports indicate potential for up to 50 casualties, with witnesses detailing severe injuries and widespread distress. Rail unions are closely monitoring the developing situation.

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari asked people not to go to the houses of people accused of corruption and electoral violence and urged them to keep faith in the police and the administration to take stringent action in accordance with the law

The plea comes from 11 NEET aspirants who are not against a retest, but seek more time to prepare, given the “severe stress and anxiety” caused by the cancellation of the original exam and rumours of another paper leak

Principals from 19 schools urge Education Minister to grant the State a flexible framework as it is home to over 17 major recognised tribes each with their own distinct language and oral tradition

A 27-year-old software engineer tragically ended her life by jumping from her Pune residence on Thursday. Her brother's complaint alleges that her husband and mother-in-law subjected her to persistent harassment and physical abuse over minor matters. The couple, who met at a software firm, married in November 2024. Police have registered a case against the husband and his relatives for abetting the suicide.

As per her family, the girl had been disheartened after the recent question paper leak

Abhigyan app will let police check thumb impressions collected on portable scanners against NAFIS database within seconds; this will strengthen ground-level policing, says Home Minister Amit Shah