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After week-long curfew, curbs eased for full day in Leh

Leh, Sept. 30 -- Authorities in Leh town, Ladakh, on Tuesday eased the curfew for nearly the entire day, allowing markets to reopen and offering relief to residents after a week of strict restrictions... Read More


'Truth will come out', says Vijay, accuses Stalin of taking 'revenge'

Chennai/Karur, Sept. 30 -- The stampede at actor-turned-politician Vijay's rally in Karur on September 27, which left 41 people dead and over 60 injured, has spiralled into a major political confronta... Read More


Govt puts e-comm platforms on radar for GST rate cut benefit compliance

New Delhi, Sept. 30 -- The government has stepped up scrutiny of e-commerce platforms to ensure consumers benefit from recent Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate reductions on daily-use goods, a source ... Read More


'Crime against women highest in Capital; 13,366 cases in 2023'

New Delhi, Sept. 30 -- Crime against women was highest in Delhi with over 13,000 cases registered in 2023 alone, as the national capital recorded the most number of dowry death and rape cases among 19... Read More


Surplus post-monsoon rainfall likely in India, northwest to see warmer Oct

New Delhi, Sept. 30 -- Most parts of India, except some areas in the northwest, are likely to receive above-normal rainfall during the post-monsoon season of October to December, the India Meteorologi... Read More


Marriage to minor no shield from rape charges under POCSO Act: HC

Mumbai, Sept. 30 -- The Bombay High Court has refused to quash a rape case against a 29-year-old man, noting that he cannot be absolved of charges under the POCSO Act merely because he married the min... Read More


SC flags serious bail lapses and orders training for Delhi judges

New delhi, Sept. 30 -- In a rare order, the Supreme Court has directed two judicial officers to undergo mandatory training for seven days at the Delhi Judicial Academy after outlining "serious lapses"... Read More


Delhi Congress chief Yadav accuses BJP of bypassing MLAs, giving undue financial powers to bureaucrats

New Delhi, Sept. 30 -- Delhi Congress president Devender Yadav on Monday blamed the BJP government for going around elected representatives by giving undue financial powers to bureaucrats in the Distr... Read More


Cops bust Rs.3 crore online crypto scam

NEW DELHI, Sept. 30 -- Cyber Cell has busted a Rs.3 crore online investment scam, arresting three Delhi residents linked to foreign cryptocurrency operatives in Hong Kong and China. The operation foll... Read More


Monsoon death toll reaches 1,528 this season

New Delhi, Sept. 30 -- Extreme weather events during the June to September monsoon season claimed at least 1,528 lives across India, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported on Tuesday, citi... Read More