India News
Supreme Court Addresses India-Russia Diplomatic Concerns in International Child Custody Battle
Oct 31, 2025 05:48 pm CST
The Supreme Court of India expressed concerns over diplomatic complications in a custody battle involving a Russian mother who allegedly fled with her four-year-old child to Russia via Nepal, leaving her Indian husband seeking assistance. Despite outreach efforts to Russian authorities, both Indian officials and Delhi Police report minimal cooperation, raising international child welfare concerns while balancing diplomatic sensitivities between the two nations.
From Cricket to Cabinet: Mohammad Azharuddin Joins Telangana Government as First Minority Minister
Oct 31, 2025 05:43 pm CST
Former Indian cricket captain Mohammad Azharuddin has been sworn in as a minister in the Telangana Cabinet, marking a significant milestone in his political career. Taking oath at Raj Bhavan under Governor Jishnu Dev Varma's administration, Azharuddin becomes the first minister from the minority community in Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's government. This strategic appointment, which increases cabinet strength to 16, comes ahead of the crucial Jubilee Hills Assembly by-election and represents an important step in ensuring minority representation in state governance.
NDTV Journalist Chased by Drunk Bartenders in Delhi: A Harrowing Late-Night Incident
Oct 31, 2025 05:28 pm CST
An NDTV senior producer faced a terrifying ordeal when two intoxicated men chased her vehicle from Noida to Delhi late at night. The perpetrators, who have criminal backgrounds, damaged her car before taxi drivers came to her rescue in Lajpat Nagar. Police have arrested both suspects, who were working as bartenders at the time of the incident.
Zomato Outperforms Swiggy in Q2 FY26: Record Revenue Growth and Improved Margins Despite Market Challenges
Oct 31, 2025 05:20 pm CST
In Q2 FY26, Zomato significantly outperformed Swiggy in India's competitive food delivery market, reporting Rs 13,590 crore in revenue (183% YoY growth) and Rs 65 crore profit, while Swiggy posted Rs 5,561 crore revenue with Rs 1,092 crore losses. Zomato's Blinkit division showed strong growth with improved margins, highlighting the growing disparity between the two major food delivery platforms.
PM Modi: Sardar Patel Wanted to Unite Kashmir But Was Stopped by Nehru
Oct 31, 2025 05:12 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi commemorated Rashtriya Ekta Diwas by highlighting Sardar Patel's vision for a unified India, claiming that Patel wanted to integrate Kashmir completely but was prevented by then PM Nehru. Speaking at the Statue of Unity in Gujarat, Modi praised Patel's achievement in uniting 550 princely states and emphasized the importance of national service.
Nephew Murders Uncle at Thane Hospital: Violent Family Dispute Caught on CCTV
Oct 31, 2025 05:03 pm CST
A 26-year-old man has been arrested after fatally attacking his maternal uncle at a Thane hospital near Mumbai. The violent incident, captured on CCTV, occurred when the two men, who had traveled together for a family member's delivery, engaged in a heated argument that escalated into a fatal confrontation on the hospital stairs.
PMLA Tribunal Upholds ED's Attachment of Karti Chidambaram's Assets, Rejects Covid Delay Argument
Oct 31, 2025 04:45 pm CST
The Appellate Tribunal under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act has dismissed Karti P. Chidambaram's appeal against the Enforcement Directorate's attachment of his assets, ruling that the delayed prosecution complaint was protected by Supreme Court's Covid-19 limitation extensions. The attachment of his ₹16.05 crore Jor Bagh property share and multiple bank accounts will continue, though possession can only be taken under exceptional circumstances.
Heavy Snowfall Hits Indo-China Border: Red Alert Issued for Sikkim as Temperatures Plummet
Oct 31, 2025 04:37 pm CST
Fresh snowfall has blanketed the Indo-China border region, causing temperatures to drop dramatically across Sikkim. The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert as heavy to very heavy snowfall affects Nathula Pass, Kupup, and Tsomgo Lake areas. Meanwhile, the National Biodiversity Authority has released funds to support local biodiversity conservation efforts in the region.
Bengaluru's "Return Gift" Initiative: Authorities Combat Littering by Returning Garbage to Offenders' Doorsteps
Oct 31, 2025 04:26 pm CST
Bengaluru's Greater Bengaluru Authority has launched an innovative cleanliness initiative called the "Garbage Dumping Festival," where waste improperly discarded on streets is returned to offenders' homes along with a Rs 2,000 fine. Despite the city's extensive waste collection system with 5,000 vehicles, officials are using this approach and CCTV surveillance to promote proper waste disposal and preserve Bengaluru's "garden city" status.
West Bengal Police Launches AI Cell to Revolutionize Law Enforcement Operations
Oct 31, 2025 04:26 pm CST
West Bengal Police is establishing a dedicated Artificial Intelligence Cell to enhance efficiency and transparency in law enforcement. Led by an Additional Director General rank officer, the initiative will implement AI solutions across police operations, develop ethical AI policies, and create partnerships with technology experts while ensuring robust data security protocols.