54-year-old Manipuri musician beaten to death in Delhi for objecting drinking outside flat; 8 held

A 54-year-old Manipuri musician was beaten to death by a group of delivery workers and dhaba staff when he objected to their shouting and drinking alcohol outside his flat in Kilokari village  in the early hours of Monday. The victim was identified as C Vikram Singh, a Manipur native who has been residing in Kilokari village for several years. 

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‘Intent to shame, defame and silence’: Rahul Gandhi’s retort to PM Modi’s ‘dimaagi Naxal’ jibe

Nearly three weeks after Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned against ‘dimaagi Naxals’ and called for their isolation, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Monday retorted to his Independence Day remarks and accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of using such terms to evade accountability following incidents such like Satya Niketan tragedy that left seven people dead.

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Satya Niketan building collapse: Several buildings found dangerous after 28 lakh structures inspected

The collapse of a five-storey building in south Delhi’s Satya Niketan that killed at least seven people has brought the spotlight on many illegal construction in the city, where an MCD survey in June identified 19 buildings as dangerous among nearly 28 lakh structures inspected. As pet the updates from the MCD, the building that collapsed on Sunday was constructed in the 1990s on a plot of around 55 square yards in a resettlement colony, and consisted of a basement and ground to the fourth floor.

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DRI busts gold-smuggling syndicate run by Chinese nationals, gold worth Rs 1.10 crore seized

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Mumbai Zonal Unit, busted an international gold-smuggling syndicate operated by Chinese nationals and seized 691.870 grams of 24-carat gold worth approximately Rs 1.10 crore. Two people, including a Chinese national and a person managing the importing firm, were arrested under the Customs Act, 1962. 

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Costly rooms, unhygienic food, no space to breathe: The meager conditions of PGs in Delhi’s Mukherjee Nagar

After a tragic boys’ PG collapse incident in Delhi’s Satya Niketan area where seven people have lost their lives till now, India TV unearthed the conditions of PG accommodations in Delhi’s UPSC hub Mukherjee Nagar. The students from all around India reach Mukherjee Nagar to prepare for competitive exams like UPSC, SSC and fulfill their career goal. India TV spoke with students to know the conditions of their PG accommodations, food quality and other basic facilities. 

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From ‘P’ for ‘Pichhda’ to ‘Pandits’: Decoding Akhilesh Yadav’s Brahmin outreach for 2027 Uttar Pradesh polls

On August 5, Samajwadi Party (SP) national president Akhilesh Yadav declared that the ‘P’ in ‘PDA’ stands for ‘Pandits’. Akhilesh coined the term ‘PDA’ during the 2022 Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh. Back then, he said that ‘P’ stood for ‘Picchda’, meaning backwards. However, as political parties scramble to prepare for the Assembly polls slated to be held in February or March next year, the ‘P’ in ‘PDA’ has changed from ‘Picchda’ to ‘Pandits’.

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‘Being forced to join army’: Kanpur-based engineer detained in Russia; wife seeks help from CM Yogi

Authorities in Moscow have reportedly detained an Indian engineer who had been working legally in Russia and is being pressurised to join the Russian military, the Kanpur-based man’s wife has claimed, seeking help from the government and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

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Isha Rikhi says her past ‘broke’ her, reveals why she chose to participate in Bigg Boss 20

Isha Rikhi has entered the Bigg Boss 20 house as a contestant, marking what she hopes will be a new chapter in her life. Known for her work in Punjabi films and her stint in Hindi cinema, Isha made her entry on the reality show with an emotional conversation with host Salman Khan, where she opened up about love, heartbreak and finding her own identity.

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Fatima Sana found in breach of ICC’s Code of Conduct, handed demerit point after India clash; Check details

The Women’s Asia Cup 2026 has seen the Indian team put in some brilliant performances. The Women in Blue are unbeaten in the tournament, having registered wins against Thailand, Hong Kong, and arch-rivals Pakistan as well. It is interesting to note that the side’s clash against Pakistan had many eyes on it. 

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ISRO rejects privatisation claims as baseless: ‘Will remain India’s principal institution for space research’

Dismissing reports claiming a possible privatisation of the space agency and describing them as “baseless and incorrect”, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said on Sunday that it will continue to remain the principal institution for advanced space research and technology development in India.

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