Six decades after dowry was outlawed in India, a shocking case has emerged from Uttar Pradesh where a 28-year-old woman, Nikki Bhati, was allegedly burnt alive by her husband and mother-in-law over a demand for ₹36 lakh. Nikki’s father, Bhikari Singh Payla, admitted that dowry had been part of
With just two days left before the US deadline on Indian imports, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday asserted that his government would stand firm in protecting the interests of farmers and small-scale industries, even if international pressure mounts. Speaking in Ahmedabad after launching multiple projects, the Prime Minister stressed that India will not compromise
Islamabad: Amid strained diplomatic ties, India reportedly extended a goodwill gesture on Sunday by alerting Pakistan about rising flood levels in the Tawi River. According to Pakistani media reports citing official sources, the information was shared through the Indian High Commission in Islamabad, since the usual Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) communication channel has
The much-awaited Bigg Boss 19 has officially kicked off, with the grand premiere streaming on JioHotstar before its television telecast. This season introduces a digital-first format, where audiences can catch every episode online ahead of TV. Hosted once again by Salman Khan, the reality show promises 105 days of high-voltage drama, conflicts, friendships, and unexpected
London police have arrested a teenager and an adult in connection with an arson attack on an Indian restaurant in Gants Hill that left multiple diners injured. The incident occurred on Friday night when a fire broke out inside the eatery, causing panic among guests. Three women and two men sustained burn injuries and were […]
New Delhi:The Delhi Police on Sunday arrested a second accused in connection with the recent attack on Chief Minister Rekha Gupta during a “Jan Sunwai” programme at her Civil Lines camp office. The accused, identified as Tahseen Syed, is a close friend of prime accused Sakriya Rajeshbhai Khimji (41). Syed was brought from Rajkot, Gujarat, […]
Guna (Madhya Pradesh):A 21-year-old man allegedly killed a youth with a knife originally used at his sister’s birthday celebration, after accusing him of harassing her, police said on Saturday. The accused, Abhishek Tinga, along with his friends, fatally attacked Anil, who had reportedly been making inappropriate advances toward his sister and pressuring her to marry […]
Berhampur:A tragic incident in Odisha’s Ganjam district has led to the death of a woman and her newborn after a delivery was conducted by a man without a medical degree, police said on Sunday. The accused, Mangulu Charan Pradhan (35) of Dengausta village, allegedly carried out the delivery at his nursing home on May 11 […]
Cuddalore:Tamil Nadu Agriculture Minister M R K Panneerselvam has hit out at actor-turned-politician Vijay for addressing Chief Minister M K Stalin as “uncle”, calling the remark politically inappropriate and lacking in decorum. The minister said Vijay appeared to confuse politics with cinema, speaking to crowds as though delivering a film dialogue. “This shows his lack
New Delhi:The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday clarified that India does not take any position on issues related to matters of faith or religion, including the succession of the Dalai Lama. Responding to a question in the Rajya Sabha on whether the government has “openly backed” the Dalai Lama’s right to choose his […]
