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Mohanlal Quits As Malayalam Movie Artist Body Chief Amid '#MeToo' Storm

NDTV News Desk | Tuesday August 27, 2024, Thiruvananthapuram

Actor Mohanlal has resigned as President of the under-fire Association of Malayalam Movie Actors, or AMMA, following an avalanche of sexual assault and rape allegations against some of Mollywood's biggest names, including veteran actor Siddique.

Man Arrested For Repeatedly Raping Neighbour, 13, Beating Her: Thane Cops

Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 27, 2024, Thane, Maharashtra

A man has been arrested for allegedly repeatedly raping his 13-year-old neighbour and beating her up in Maharashtra's Thane district, police said on Tuesday.

MK Stalin Writes To Centre, Seeks Release Of 8 Fishermen Arrested By Sri Lanka

Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 27, 2024, Chennai

He urged Jaishankar to expedite the diplomatic efforts to secure the expeditious release of all Indian boats and fishermen currently in Sri Lankan custody.

Supreme Court Stays Centre's Notification On Drugs, Cosmetic Rules

Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 27, 2024, New Delhi

The Supreme Court on Tuesday stayed a notification issued by the Ministry of Ayush, which omitted rule 170 of the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945 that prohibits misleading advertisements of Ayurvedic, Siddha, and Unani drugs.

One Rupee A Minute AI Voice Bots Help Indian Startups Compete With OpenAI

Saritha Rai, Bloomberg | Tuesday August 27, 2024

By incorporating AI voice features, tech companies hope to create more dynamic, conversational services that can respond to users verbally in real time and automate certain tasks.

Video: 2 Noida Families Clash Over Parking Dispute, 6 Arrested

NDTV News Desk | Tuesday August 27, 2024, Noida

A parking dispute between two neighbours in Noida's Sector 72 escalated into a violent confrontation, resulting in the vandalism of a vehicle and the arrest of six individuals.

Mumbai Court Convicts Man For Outraging Woman's Modesty By Winking At Her

Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 27, 2024, Mumbai

A court in Mumbai has convicted a 22-year-old man for outraging the modesty of a woman by winking at her and holding her hand but refused to impose any sentence on him considering his age and the fact that he has no criminal antecedents.

2 Teen Girls Found Hanging In UP Village, Family Alleges Murder

Reported by Tanishq Punjabi, Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose | Tuesday August 27, 2024, Lucknow

Two girls, aged 15 and 18, were found hanging dead from a tree in Uttar Pradesh's Farrukhabad today. Family members have said the teenagers went to attend a Janmashtami programme last evening, but did not return.

Opinion | Why Does BJP Want A Change In Polling Date In Haryana?

Amitabh Tiwari | Tuesday August 27, 2024

The BJP's concern is that some voters may use the extended weekends for vacations, which could impact turnout. This situation highlights the growing inequality between urban and rural India.

"Stressed On Peaceful Resolution Of Conflict": PM, Putin Speak After His Ukraine Visit

NDTV News Desk | Tuesday August 27, 2024, New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin and discussed bilateral ties as well as the PM's recent visit to Ukraine.

Mayawati Unanimously Re-elected As Bahujan Samaj Party President

Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 27, 2024, Lucknow

Mayawati was unanimously re-elected as the national president of the BSP, the party said here on Tuesday.

Explained: The Farakka Barrage Pact Amid 'Fake News' On Bangladesh Floods

Edited by Abhishek Chakraborty | Tuesday August 27, 2024, New Delhi

Reports in Bangladesh have claimed that the flooding in the country is caused partially due to the opening of the Farakka barrage in West Bengal, prompting a fact-check by the Government of India, which trashed all such reports as "fake".

"More Sad Than Angry": Gujarat Man After Tejas Express Gets Cancelled Mid-Route Due To Rain

Edited by Ritu Singh | Tuesday August 27, 2024

The passenger also expressed his frustration at what he perceived as "preferential treatment" given to the Vande Bharat Express

"As Observed With Manish Sisodia...": Top Quotes In K Kavitha Hearing

NDTV News Desk | Tuesday August 27, 2024, New Delhi

The Supreme Court today granted bail to Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader K Kavitha in the money laundering case in connection with the Delhi liquor policy case.

Bharat Biotech Launches Oral Cholera Vaccine After Successful Phase 3 Trial

Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 27, 2024, Hyderabad

Bharat Biotech International Ltd on Tuesday announced the launch of Hillchol, a novel single-strain oral cholera vaccine.