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Haridwar teacher ‘presses 7-year-old’s face with shoe while another beats him with stick’ for taking 2 days’ leaveSubscriber Only

September 12, 2025 23:37 IST

The 2 teachers have been booked. A complaint by the boy’s father claims the assault left him with a fracture in his hand and injuries to his back and hips

Tripura to become self-sufficient in potato production by 2028-29: Agriculture Minister Ratan Lal NathSubscriber Only

September 12, 2025 23:00 IST

Tripura to get a processing centre for potato chips at a cost of Rs 35.53 crore.

The court had set up the SIT on two PILs filed in the wake of a controversy over the shifting of an elephant named Mahadevi from a temple in Kolhapur to Vantara in July.

After Vantara visit, SIT submits ‘sealed’ report to Supreme Court

September 12, 2025 22:54 IST

Setting up the SIT under former judge Justice J Chelameswar, the apex court had on August 25 called for a report on a number of issues, including the acquisition of animals from India and abroad, particularly elephants, and compliance with the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, and rules for zoos.

SC bats for protection of homebuyers: ‘Plight of tax-paying citizens paints disheartening picture’Subscriber Only

September 12, 2025 22:52 IST

The bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and R Mahadevan said housing is a facet of the Fundamental Right to Life under Article 21.

Markets in Doda have been closed since Wednesday, when prohibitory orders were imposed following Malik’s arrest.

Jammu: Markets open, vehicles return to roads as curb lift briefly in DodaSubscriber Only

September 12, 2025 21:01 IST

The Doda administration had announced a two-hour relaxation to restrictions imposed in the aftermath of MLA Mehraj Malik’s detention under the Public Safety Act.

CRPF jawan loses leg, another suffers serious eye injury in IED blast in ChhattisgarhSubscriber Only

September 12, 2025 20:23 IST

Constable Alam Munesh and Inspector Diwan Singh Gurjar were part of an anti-Maoist operation when Munesh stepped on a pressure IED, officials said

IMA trainee found drowned in academy swimming pool in DehradunSubscriber Only

September 12, 2025 19:57 IST

Balu, 33, had joined the army 12 years ago and was a havildar posted in Jaipur. The victim was taken to the military hospital where he was declared dead.

5 stories you must read today, September 12: From bomb threats to Delhi, Bombay HCs to SpiceJet’s wheel falling off on take-off and more

September 12, 2025 19:00 IST

Read about the high courts of Delhi and Bombay getting hoax bomb threats, mid-air scare for SpiceJet passengers, new Vice President taking oath and more here.

Waheed Para, who criticised Assembly Secretariat over PSA against Mehraj Malik, issued show-cause notice by J&K SpeakerSubscriber Only

September 12, 2025 19:11 IST

Notice reads: “Post (on X) not based on facts, you have tried to mislead the public at large by passing false information’

‘Shaheen Bagh Dadi’ tweet: SC refuses to entertain Kangana Ranaut’s plea challenging defamation case

Defamation case: You added spice, says Supreme Court as Kangana withdraws plea

September 13, 2025 03:31 IST

In a complaint filed in January 2021, Mahinder Kaur had alleged that during the farmers’ stir, Kangana Ranaut had posted a defamatory tweet with “false imputations” against her.

Once operational, the Hyderabad-Chennai bullet train corridor will set new benchmarks. (Image: East Japan Railway Company)

Hyderabad-Chennai Bullet train: RITES begins feasibility study, travel time will cut to just 140 minutesSubscriber Only

September 12, 2025 18:38 IST

Hyderabad to Chennai Bullet train project: The Ministry of Railways is progressing rapidly with plans to expand the country’s bullet train network.

Shashi tharoor on trump tariff at CREDAI conference

Tharoor says Trump’s tariffs hurting India: ‘1.35 lakh people laid off in Surat’

September 12, 2025 18:25 IST

He said India has no choice but to tighten its belt and move forward, while exploring new markets.

Demolition begins at Ajmer’s Seven Wonders Park, 6 months after Supreme Court orderSubscriber Only

September 12, 2025 17:55 IST

On March 18, the Supreme Court gave six months for demolition of the park and an adjoining food court while hearing concerns regarding construction in the wetland and green belt surrounding Anasagar Lake in Ajmer.

The ticket booking for these festival special trains will commence on September 14.

Festival Special Train 2025: Central Railway adds 182 more special trains; total now 1,126 – Full list, routes, stoppages, timingsSubscriber Only

September 12, 2025 17:15 IST

Festival Special Train 2025: To ensure smooth and comfortable travel for devotees and passengers during the upcoming festive season, the Central Railway (CR) zone has decided to operate 1,126 special trains to various destinations across the country.

To avoid delays in uploading the List of Candidates (LOC) for Classes X and XII, the CBSE has also allowed flexibility in other cases.

CBSE says entry can be marked ‘REFUSED’ if parents deny consent, eases APAAR ID rule for board students

September 12, 2025 16:37 IST

The APAAR is part of the Centre’s ‘One Nation, One Student ID’ plan under the National Education Policy-2020.

The new train service will be operated and maintained by the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) zone.

Sairang to Guwahati train ticket booking begins; check route, travel time, stoppages, timingsSubscriber Only

September 12, 2025 16:28 IST

Aizawl to Guwahati Train: Indian Railways is set to launch a direct train service between Sairang in Mizoram and Guwahati in Assam. This new train will be flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 13.

Mane's lawyers are likely to approach the trial court in Mumbai on Monday, which will set the conditions for his bail as directed by the Supreme Court,

Why cracker ban only in elite Delhi, why not across India, protect industry workers: CJISubscriber Only

September 13, 2025 01:29 IST

CJI B R Gavai, hearing an application by a group of firecracker manufacturers from Haryana, said that it will also have to consider the interests of the poor working in the firecracker industry.

The train number 13125 Kolkata-Sairang Express will run thrice a week

Kolkata to Mizoram train: Check route, travel time, stoppages, timingsSubscriber Only

September 12, 2025 15:18 IST

Kolkata to Aizawl Train: During his visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the Sairang–Kolkata Express, a service expected to strengthen connectivity between the two states and give a boost to tourism in the Northeast.

The Sairang-Anand Vihar Terminal-Sairang Rajdhani Express will run as train number 20507/20508. (Representative image/File Photo)

Sairang (Aizawl) to Delhi Rajdhani Express: Check train number, route, travel time, stoppages, timings, ticket priceSubscriber Only

September 12, 2025 14:30 IST

Mizoram to Delhi Train: The much-awaited direct train link between Mizoram and Delhi will finally turn into reality on September 13.

2020 Delhi riots case: SC to hear bail pleas of accused Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, Gulshifa Fathima, others on Sept 19

September 12, 2025 14:25 IST

The Delhi HC rejected the bail pleas of the accused, including Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, Gulshifa Fathima, and Meeran Haider, saying the 2020 Delhi riots were not a “regular protest” but a “premeditated, well-orchestrated conspiracy”.

First official confirmation of Modi visit to Manipur: Meetings with displaced people, new projects, public addressesSubscriber Only

September 12, 2025 15:34 IST

Whole preparations for the visit have been in full swing over the past few days in both Imphal and Churachandpur, an official confirmation was awaited.

Trainee doctor held for ‘rape’ of foreign national at Goa private hospitalSubscriber Only

September 12, 2025 16:06 IST

According to the police complaint, the incident occurred when the woman, a Moroccan national, was in the ICU for a neurological disorder at the hospital.

A youth-led protest movement, initially a peaceful demonstration against the ban on multiple social media platforms, escalated violently following a severe crackdown by security forces.

As violence spiralled around them in Nepal, how Indian couple made their way to safetySubscriber Only

September 12, 2025 15:18 IST

Indian families on vacation in Nepal suddenly found themselves in the midst of a major upheaval in the neighbouring country as the Gen Z protests turned violent. Those who found their way to the border were finally allowed to cross back across to India on Thursday.

‘Crossed all limits’: BJP hits back at Congress for AI-generated video of PM Modi’s mother, calls it ‘disgusting’

September 12, 2025 14:42 IST

The video was shared by Bihar Congress on their X handle two days ago and shows "PM Modi dreaming about his late mother who is criticising him over his politics in poll-bound Bihar."

Chhokar, a retired professor of the Indian Institute of Management-Ahmedabad, had founded ADR along with colleagues in 1999, and led its efforts to increase transparency in politics.

‘A crusader for clean elections and electoral reforms’: ADR founder Jagdeep Chhokar passes away at 80

September 12, 2025 14:21 IST

Rashtriya Janata Dal MP Manoj Kumar Jha noted that the passing of Jagdeep S Chhokar was a loss for democracy.

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