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All available ‘108’ ambulances, along with private vehicles, were deployed to transport the injured, police said.

6 killed, over 20 injured as two private buses collide head-on in Tamil Nadu’s Tenkasi

November 24, 2025 14:10 IST

The crash occurred at 10.50 am on the Tenkasi–Kadayanallur road, near the Achampatti signal, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Ilathur Police Station.

Gujarat

Gujarat Hardlook | The other side of Ahmedabad’s rapid infra push: Dust, slow traffic & chaos

November 24, 2025 13:40 IST

The massive infrastructure makeover in Ahmedabad, as it prepares to host world-class events, has led to the public struggling with chaos on the streets, barricades and detours until the projects are complete.

Rajasthan Royals intends to shift its IPL home venue from Jaipur to Pune for multiple seasons, with the MCA confirming their willingness to host the franchise. (File)

Rajasthan Royals interested to shift home venue to Pune for multiple IPL seasons, RCB deal less likely: Maharashtra Cricket Association

November 24, 2025 13:27 IST

The Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune will be allotted to Rajasthan Royals if its confirmation comes through first, said MCA honorary secretary Kamlesh Pisal.

Canadian courts are overwhelmingly rejecting refugee claims from Punjabi migrants citing persecution for Khalistan support. (File)

Canada courts turn down asylum claims linked to Khalistan activism

November 24, 2025 12:46 IST

Judges flag “disingenuous” political conversions, repetitive narratives and weak evidence as rejections rise

But his name cropped up during the investigation of a meeting held in Pune on December 18, 2015, by alleged ISIS operatives arrested by the central agency from different parts of the country.

Pune Crime Files: How NIA arrested doctor turned ‘ISIS recruiter’ in Maharashtra terror module case

November 24, 2025 15:56 IST

Dr Adnan Ali Sarkar allegedly promoted ISIS ideology and recruited vulnerable youth for terror activities.

Guru Tegh Bahadur

Sikh scholar says Dec 10, Human Rights Day, should be dedicated to Guru Tegh Bahadur on his 350th martyrdom anniversary; here’s why

November 24, 2025 16:05 IST

Guru Tegh Bahadur’s sacrifice perfectly aligns with the principles included in the UN’s Universal Declaration of Human Rights, says Sikh scholar and writer Gurcharanjit Lamba.

She is suspected to have taken an overdose of sleeping pills or injected herself on Friday night, the official said based on preliminary information

Andhra woman doctor dies by suicide in Hyderabad over US visa rejection

November 24, 2025 12:00 IST

She is suspected to have taken an overdose of sleeping pills or injected herself on Friday night, the official said based on preliminary information, adding that the exact cause of the death is yet to be known as they were awaiting the postmortem report.

2 nursing students from Kerala killed after being hit by vande bharat in Bengaluru

2 nursing students from Kerala killed after being hit by Vande Bharat Express in Bengaluru

November 24, 2025 11:59 IST

The incident took place around 2.35 pm near Chikkabanavara railway station when the Bengaluru-Belagavi Vande Bharat Express was heading towards Belagavi.

Gadchiroli Police established a fully fortified Police Assistance Centre (PAC) at Phulnar in the Maoist-hit Bhamragad subdivision. (File)

Police assistance centre set up in 24 hours to curb Maoist influence in remote Bhamragad area of Gadchiroli

November 24, 2025 17:45 IST

The PAC, strategically located near the Chhattisgarh border, is the eighth set up since 2023 and features modern amenities.

Ashwini Kumar, Former union law Minister

A country born for freedom must find it again: Ashwani Kumar on India’s crossroads

November 24, 2025 11:16 IST

Power, he warned, must be tamed by constitutional discipline, moderation and accountability to the people. “A democracy that does not protect the right to dissent cannot call itself a democracy,” he declared.

dwarka

24-year-old man ‘stabbed to death’ after altercation at birthday party

November 24, 2025 11:15 IST

The victim, 24-year-old Vishal, and the accused, Shubham, both lived in the same sector.

raid

Recce a week before, microplanning: how Pune police raided ‘village of pistols’ in MP

November 24, 2025 12:33 IST

A total of 47 suspects were detained during Saturday’s raid. Of them, seven alleged racketeers, all residents of Umarti in MP’s Barwani district, were arrested and brought to Pune.

Bhavnagar Municipal Corporation demolishes part of a madrasa. (File)

Part of madrasa in Bhavnagar demolished for road encroachment

November 24, 2025 10:52 IST

The final order of removal of the portion of the building was passed two years ago.

Pune

Forest dept urges action after fresh leopard sighting at Pune airport

November 24, 2025 10:58 IST

On April 28, a leopard was sighted on the airport premises. The Pune Forest Department deployed two trap cages, seven camera traps and a dog squad to track the animal, identifying areas of frequent movement.

Aaditya Thackeray

Aaditya Thackeray accuses SEC of ‘anti-national and anti-democratic’ conduct

November 24, 2025 11:07 IST

In a post on X, Thackeray said the draft list was officially published and uploaded on November 20.

Yugendra Pawar

Bribe being offered in Baramati civic polls, alleges Yugendra Pawar

November 24, 2025 10:14 IST

He added that the atmosphere of fear witnessed during the Lok Sabha elections was again visible in Baramati. “Now we are witnessing the same situation in Lok Sabha elections.”

Manimajra water project, stalling vigilance probe into Manimajra water project, Chandigarh Congress, Chandigarh Municipal Corporation, Indian express news, current affairs

Chandigarh moving towards Article 240? Writing is on the wall, just read carefully

November 24, 2025 10:12 IST

With this announcement, all employees are getting pay scale under the Central service rules. This also enhanced the retirement age from 58 to 60. Also, as per the new rules, now all women employees get child care leave of two years instead of one year.

Chand Kaur at Jujhar Nagar, Mohali, on Sunday. Jasbir Malhi

Sikligar families get new homes after decades of hardship, 80-yr-old breaks down on getting keys

November 24, 2025 09:13 IST

'These homes are not just buildings but a new life and a new beginning for the families'

air quality

IITM scientists flag decline in Pune’s air quality over a decade

November 24, 2025 08:51 IST

In the second part of the series, experts point out how even the “moderate” AQI is unsafe and pose risk for children and senior citizen

pankaja munde

FIR against minister Munde’s PA for abetting wife’s suicide

November 24, 2025 08:47 IST

The parents said that when they recently visited the Worli residence of their daughter, they saw some injury marks on her body that she refused to explain.

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel lays foundation stone for 66 developmental projects

November 24, 2025 23:15 IST

The developmental projects include a model fire station, smart library, iconic entrance gate, gardens, roads, storm water, to name a few.

Delhi air pollution AQI level

Delhi AQI Level Today, 24 November 2025: Delhi continues to choke as air quality plummets to ‘hazardous’ levels, AQI at 559

November 24, 2025 08:27 IST

Use air purifiers at home or in your car whenever available. Seek medical attention promptly if you experience any breathing difficulties.

An individual performing court-mandated community service as a hospital guard at Lok Nayak Hospital. Express photo

Stalking, neighbourhood fights: Why Delhi HC is leaning on community service over trial to close minor cases

November 24, 2025 11:40 IST

Orders from the Delhi HC between July 2024 and October 2025 show courts using community service to balance law with social resolution — offering the accused a clean slate, victims closure, and courts a way to close cases.

‘Care, not cages’: Protest in Gurgaon against SC order on removal of stray dogs from schools, hospitals, rail stations

‘Need care, not cages’: Protest in Gurgaon against SC’s latest stray dogs order

November 24, 2025 11:48 IST

Dozens of people gathered at Gurgaon's Galleria Market on Sunday evening to protest against the order

Bankim’s family seeks university, upkeep of his Kolkata, Naihati houses

A Legacy Lost: Bankim’s family seeks university, upkeep of his Kolkata, Naihati houses

November 24, 2025 07:14 IST

Descendants highlight cordial relationship between Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay and Rabindranath Tagore.

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