Chanda Kochhar got Rs 64 crore bribe to OK Videocon loan: Tribunal
Chanda Kochhar, former CEO of ICICI Bank, was found guilty of accepting bribes. The appellate tribunal stated that she received Rs 64 crore through her husband from Videocon group. This…
AI-based facial identification to track sex abusers at railway stations
To curb crimes against women, the Union government informed the Supreme Court about plans to implement AI-based facial recognition at major railway stations, including Mumbai CST and New Delhi, as…
2 brothers, 1 bride: Hatti youth revive polyandry in HP
In Himachal Pradesh's Sirmaur district, a woman, Sunita Chauhan, married two brothers, Pradeep and Kapil Negi, in a public ceremony, celebrating the Hatti tribe's polyandry tradition. The wedding, a rare…
Haj committee initiates shorter pilgrimage option for 2026
The Haj Committee of India introduces a 20-day Haj package for 2026, a first, with 10,000 slots available via lottery if needed. Applications are due by July 31. India's quota…
Police across states, UTs classify all road deaths as ‘hit-and-run’ cases
The Punjab Police solved Fauja Singh's death case. This success highlights a concerning trend across India. Many states classify road accident deaths as 'hit and run'. NCRB data reveals inconsistencies…
Girl, 15, burnt in Odisha airlifted to Delhi; cops suspect self-immolation
A 15-year-old girl in Odisha's Puri district, who was allegedly set on fire by three masked men, has been airlifted to AIIMS New Delhi for treatment. The victim, a class…
Hundreds gather for Fauja’s final journey
Fauja Singh, the 114-year-old marathon runner, passed away after being hit by a car. His funeral took place with state honors in his native village of Beas. Many people including…
Govt’s new bill plans setting up of National Sports Board
The Union government is poised to introduce a sports governance bill in Parliament, aiming to bolster India's bid for the 2036 Olympic Games. This bill proposes establishing a National Sports…
KIIT’s unlawful acts led to suicides: UGC panel
A UGC fact-finding committee has implicated KIIT University in the suicides of two students, citing illegal activities and criminal liability. The report highlights failures in handling sexual harassment complaints, substandard…
Videos of Maharashtra minister ‘playing rummy’ in House sparks row
A political storm erupted in Maharashtra after videos surfaced allegedly showing Agriculture Minister Manikrao Kokate playing an online card game during an assembly session. The controversy escalated when members of…