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Karnataka Woman Loses Fingers, Palms After Hair Dryer Bursts In Her Hand

Written by Nehal Kidwai | Thursday November 21, 2024, Bengaluru

A hair dryer nearly killed a 37-year-old woman in Karnataka's Bagalkote, when the device exploded, blowing off her fingers and palms as she tried to use it.

Madhya Pradesh Tops In Stubble-Burning, Tribal Farmers Have A Solution

Written by Anurag Dwary , Edited by Debanish Achom | Thursday November 21, 2024, Bhopal

Madhya Pradesh has recently earned an unenviable distinction - it tops the nation in crop-residue (stubble) burning. This worrying trend is a growing concern for air quality and environmental health.

Maharashtra's 65.1% Voter Turnout Is 2nd Highest 1990s, Highest In A Decade

NDTV News Desk | Thursday November 21, 2024, New Delhi

The 65.1 per cent voter turnout Wednesday for the Maharashtra election was the second highest in the state since the 1995 election, when a massive 71.5 per cent was recorded.

Man Who Issued Death Threat To Shah Rukh Khan Tracked Actor's Movements Online

Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday November 21, 2024, Mumbai

Raipur-based lawyer Faizan Khan, who was arrested in connection with the extortion-cum-death threat to Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan, had scoured online to get sensitive security details of the actor and his family members, revealed probe.

AAP "Fishing In Congress' Waters" As Arvind Kejriwal Plots Re-Election Bid

NDTV News Desk | Thursday November 21, 2024, New Delhi

The AAP is "fishing" in the Congress' waters for "strong candidates" before the 2025 Delhi election, for which Arvind Kejriwal will "micro-manage" the re-election bid, sources told NDTV Thursday.

Drugs, Mega Land Deal: Ahmedabad Builder Duped Of Rs 1 Crore In 'Digital Arrest' Scam

NDTV News Desk | Thursday November 21, 2024, Ahmedabad

A builder in Ahmedabad lost Rs 1 crore after he fell prey to a 'digital arrest' scam in which some people posing to be from the police and the Narcotics Control Bureau told him that 550 grams of a drug was found in a parcel in his name.

Kuki Man Killed By Suspected Meitei Militants On Day Wife Gave Birth To Baby In Relief Camp

Written by Debanish Achom,Ratnadip Choudhury | Thursday November 21, 2024, Guwahati/New Delhi

Nengboi Doungel, a woman from the Kuki tribes and resident of Pangmol village in Manipur's Tamenglong district, gave birth to a baby girl in Assam's Hmarkhawlien relief camp.

Meet 69-Year-Old St Stephen's Alumnus Who Posed As Ex IPS To Con Officials

Reported by Mukesh Singh Sengar, Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose | Thursday November 21, 2024, New Delhi

A 69-year-old man's attempt to impersonate a retired IPS officer to intervene in an investigation against his businessman friend opened a can of worms that revealed how the elderly man was using fake credentials to con government officers

India, Australia Sign Deal For Air-To-Air Refuelling Of Military Aircraft

Edited by Debanish Achom | Thursday November 21, 2024, New Delhi

Australia and India have signed an arrangement to enable the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and India's armed forces to conduct air-to-air refuelling. This will greatly enhance interoperability between the air forces of the two friendly nations.

High Court Grants Bail To Consultant In Shivaji Statue Collapse Case

NDTV News Desk | Thursday November 21, 2024

The Bombay High Court has granted bail to the consultant who was arrested after the collapse of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's statue at the Rajkot Fort in Maharashtra Malvan.

Ajita Pandey: Nursing Officer And Snake Rescuer Inspires Many On Social Media

Edited by Nikhil Pandey | Thursday November 21, 2024

Ajita Pandey, known as "Snake Girl," is a snake rescuer from Bilaspur, India. She has saved thousands of snakes, spreading awareness about their ecological value.

After Court Setback, Rajasthan Moves To Save Iconic Bikaner House In Delhi

Edited by Debanish Achom | Thursday November 21, 2024, New Delhi

The Rajasthan government has sprung into action to save its heritage property, Bikaner House, in the heart of the national capital from being taken over by another entity following a court's attachment order.

BJP vs Congress On US Government Department Move Against Adani Group

NDTV News Desk | Thursday November 21, 2024, New Delhi

A US government department's allegations against the Adani Group , which have been junked by the conglomerate, have set off a political war of words between the ruling BJP and the opposition

30 Telangana Students Fell Ill, Then Allegedly Given Food With Worms At Hospital

Written by Uma Sudhir | Thursday November 21, 2024, Hyderabad

A group of 30 students, who landed up in a hospital after having mid-day meals at their school in Telangana's Narayanpet district on Wednesday, were in for a further shock a day later when many of them were allegedly served food infested with worms.

Chilling History Of Squirrel Cage Jail, Where Anmol Bishnoi Is Lodged

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Thursday November 21, 2024

Anmol Bishnoi, the younger sibling of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, was arrested in the US a few days ago for entering that country with illegal documents, sources told NDTV.