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"Compensation, Insurance Different": Rahul Gandhi On Agniveer Row

NDTV News Desk | Friday July 05, 2024, New Delhi

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has again raised questions over the claims by the family of Agniveer Ajay Kumar, who was killed in the line of duty, that they have not got any compensation.

Only Officials Of Secretary Rank Now Eligible To Be Telecom Regulator Chief

Press Trust of India | Friday July 05, 2024, New Delhi

The government has notified rules under the Telecommunication Act which makes only secretary to the government or officials with equivalent rank eligible for the position of sector regulator Trai chairman.

BSP Tamil Nadu Chief Hacked To Death By 6 Men On Bikes In Chennai

Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Friday July 05, 2024, Chennai

In a brazen attack, the Tamil Nadu chief of the Bahujan Samaj Party was hacked to death by six bike-borne men near his house in Chennai on Friday.

Actor Sahil Khan Gets Bail In Mahadev Betting App Case

Press Trust of India | Friday July 05, 2024, Mumbai

A court in Mumbai has granted bail to actor Sahil Khan in the Mahadev betting app case. Additional sessions judge VM Pathade allowed his bail application on Wednesday, though the detailed order was not available yet.

President Murmu Confers Gallantry Awards To 6 Paramilitary Personnel

Press Trust of India | Friday July 05, 2024, New Delhi

Six CRPF personnel, including four posthumous, were decorated with military gallantry medals by President Droupadi Murmu during a defence investiture ceremony held in New Delhi on Friday.

After Team India Parade, Mumbai Civic Body Collects Tonnes Of Garbage, Footwear

Indo-Asian News Service | Friday July 05, 2024, Mumbai

After lakhs of cricket fans gave a rousing welcome to their beloved World Cup-winning Team India, thousands who trudged back home late on Thursday night had to return barefoot.

"Those With Egg On Face...": Senior Lawyer's Deep Dive Into Hindenburg Row

Reported by Vishnu Som, Edited by Debanish Achom | Friday July 05, 2024, New Delhi

The whole "crony capitalism" campaign against the Adani Group has backfired, and those who celebrated the Hindenburg Research "hit job" on the Adani Group "have egg on their faces", senior lawyer Mahesh Jethmalani told NDTV.

Common Environmental Toxins, Like Nicotine, Linked To Depressive Symptoms: Study

Press Trust of India | Friday July 05, 2024, New Delhi

Toxins commonly present in the environment, such as nicotine and metals, have been linked with depressive symptoms like feeling hopeless or taking little interest in daily activities, according to a study conducted on US adults.

Veteran Singer Hemlata's Son Assaulted By Tenant, 2 Others In Mumbai

Press Trust of India | Friday July 05, 2024, Mumbai

Renowned singer Hemlata's son Aditya Bali was allegedly assaulted today by his tenant and two others in Oshiwara - a western suburb of Mumbai, a Mumbai police official said.

Bhole Baba's Lawyer Explains Mad Rush At 'Satsang' Where 121 Were Killed

Reported by Mukesh Singh Sengar, Edited by Shatabdi Chowdhury | Friday July 05, 2024, New Delhi

Former constable-turned-self-styled godman Bhole Baba whose 'satsang' (religious gathering) ended in a deadly stampede will show up "very soon", said his lawyer.

"Help Accident Victims": Lessons In Essay From Porsche Teen Who Killed 2

Reported by Paras Harendra Dama | Friday July 05, 2024, Pune

The fact that the teenager who rammed his father's Porsche into two techies in Pune in May, killing them on the spot, was given bail and asked to write a 300-word essay on road safety had sparked national outrage.

High Court Grants Bail To Conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar In 2015 Cheating Case

Press Trust of India | Friday July 05, 2024, Mumbai

The Bombay High Court has granted bail to alleged conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar in a 2015 cheating case lodged by the city police's Economic Offences Wing.

Kannada Director Milana Prakash Questioned By Cops In Actor Darshan Case

Press Trust of India | Friday July 05, 2024, Bengaluru

Kannada film director Milana Prakash was on Friday questioned by the police in the Renukaswamy murder case.

Undetonated World War II Bomb Found In Bengal, Successfully Defused

Press Trust of India | Friday July 05, 2024, Kolkata

An unexploded World War II bomb was discovered in an open field in Jhargram district and successfully defused, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Friday.

Cop Who Killed A Man Dubbing Him "Terrorist" 18 Years Ago Gets Bail

Press Trust of India | Friday July 05, 2024, Jammu

The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has granted bail to a policeman arrested for allegedly killing an "innocent" man and dubbing him a "terrorist" 18 years ago.