India News | Today's latest updates and breaking news from India, Live India News

Actor Kasthuri Shankar Arrested For Comments Against Telugu Community

NDTV Newsdesk | Saturday November 16, 2024

Actor Kasthuri Shankar was on Saturday arrested in Hyderabad for her alleged offensive comments against Telugu-speaking people in Tamil Nadu.

Human Rights Body Seeks Report Within A Week As UP Fire Kills 10 Infants

Asian News International | Saturday November 16, 2024, New Delhi

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report stating that at least 10 newborn babies lost their lives in a fire that broke out in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh.

Amid Rising Pollution, Haryana Authorises Deputy Commissioners To Temporarily Shut Schools Till Class 5

Press Trust of India | Saturday November 16, 2024, Chandigarh

The Haryana government on Saturday authorised deputy commissioners to temporarily shut physical classes up to Class 5 in schools in their respective districts after assessing the situation in the wake of rising pollution levels.

Rs 10-Crore Lawsuit Over 3-Second Clip? What's Behind Nayanthara-Dhanush Spat

NDTV Newsdesk | Saturday November 16, 2024

An all-out war has broken out between south cinema superstars Nayanthara and Dhanush over a three-second clip in a Netflix documentary.

Mizoram Expresses Shock Over Recent Violence In Manipur, Calls For Peace

Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday November 16, 2024, Aizawl, Imphal

The Mizoram government on Saturday expressed its deep shock over the recent violent incidents in neighbouring Manipur where many people lost their lives in a series of violent incidents during the past two weeks.

3-Pronged Probe Into UP Hospital Fire That Killed 10 Newborns: 10 Points

NDTV Newsdesk | Saturday November 16, 2024

A day after 10 newborns were killed in a fire at the neonatal unit of a hospital in Uttar Pradesh's Jhansi, the authorities have ordered a three-tier probe into the fire incident and dismissed reports that the facility had expired fire extinguishers.

Musk's Falcon-9 Rocket Which Will Carry Indian Satellite Has 99% Success Rate

Written by Pallava Bagla , Edited by Nikita Sharma | Saturday November 16, 2024

India is all set to launch its most sophisticated broadband communications satellite GSAT-20, also called GSAT N-2, into orbit on a Falcon 9 rocket for the first time next week.

Punjab Man Held In Baba Siddique Murder, Aided Shooters Logistically: Cops

Press Trust of India | Saturday November 16, 2024, Chandigarh

A Fazilka-based person was held by Punjab Police in a joint operation with the Maharashtra Police in connection with the murder of NCP leader and former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique, a top police officer said on Saturday.

Protesters Attack Houses Of 2 Manipur Ministers, 3 MLAs Over Hostage Deaths

Reported by Ratnadip Choudhury | Saturday November 16, 2024

Protesters attacked and demonstrated in front of the homes of at least two Manipur Ministers and three MLAs in Imphal on Saturday, demanding justice for the murder of six people who were taken hostage in Jiribam district, the police said.

Looking Forward To Meaningful Discussions At G20, Says PM Modi

Press Trust of India | Saturday November 16, 2024, New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said he is looking forward to "meaningful" discussions at the upcoming G20 summit in Brazil that laid out the broad agenda for the grouping building upon the legacy of India's presidency of the bloc last year.

"Reserved For PM": M Kharge Claims Not Allowed Into Airport Lounge

Press Trust of India | Saturday November 16, 2024, Ranchi

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, accusing them of delaying helicopters of his and Rahul Gandhi in Jharkhand.

Poll Body Notices To Congress, BJP Over Rahul Gandhi, Amit Shah Speeches

Reported by Sunil Prabhu, Edited by Ashutosh Tripathi | Saturday November 16, 2024

The Election Commission on Saturday sought explanations from the party presidents of the BJP and the Congress - the two principal rival parties at the national level - asking them to explain the comments made by Amit Shah and Rahul Gandhi.

Day After Jharkhand Chopper Row, Rahul Gandhi's Bag Checked In Maharashtra

Edited by Samiran Mishra | Saturday November 16, 2024, New Delhi

Ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly election, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi found himself under scrutiny as Election Commission officials inspected his bags upon his arrival at Amravati district today.

"Maharashtra Not Growing, Slipping Economically": P Chidambaram To NDTV

Reported by Vasudha Venugopal, Edited by Ashutosh Tripathi | Saturday November 16, 2024, Mumbai

Reeling off numbers, veteran Congress leader P Chidambaram on Saturday aimed to puncture the ruling Maharashtra coalition's claim that the financial capital of the country remains the foremost destination for attracting highest number of investments.

Video: 2 Tigresses' Fierce Fight Stuns Safari Tourists In Maharashtra

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Saturday November 16, 2024

A fierce territorial battle between two tigresses at Maharashtra's Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve has captured widespread attention after a video of the dramatic fight resurfaced online.