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Alleged AgustaWestland middleman Christian Michel being extradited to India

Michel, a British national, is wanted in India in connection with the AgustaWestland VVIP choppers scam.

Gautam Gambhir announces retirement from all forms of cricket

Gambhir played in 58 Tests between 2004 and 2016, scoring 4154 runs at an average of 41.95. 

Cop who allegedly shot Sohrabuddin Sheikh says whole case is based on ‘conjecture’

Inspector Abdul Rehman alleges ‘assumptions’ have been made in the CBI probe, while cop accused of killing Tulsiram Prajapati pleads self-defence.

Mob set police post on fire, screaming ‘maaro, maaro’ – Bulandshahr cop’s witness account

Sub-inspector Subhash Chandra, the witness, alleges that mob surrounded SHO Subodh Kumar Singh, snatched his pistol and took away his phones. 

Former Punjab minister Bibi Jagir Kaur acquitted in daughter’s death case

Harpreet's pregnancy was terminated against her will in March 2000 after she was sedated and confined to a house.

Bibi Jagir Kaur, acquitted in daughter’s death case, a Badal loyalist who became SGPC head

Through the 18 years of her trial in the case, Bibi Jagir Kaur never lost the support of Badals and Akali Dal.

India to grant business visa extension for up to 15 years, other provisions in regular visas

Union Home Secretary Rajiv Gauba said that a friendly visa regime is a part of fostering “ease of doing business”.

India’s first & only elephant hospital is ‘illegal’, says Central Zoo Authority

Central Zoo Authority says elephant hospital run by NGO never took permission. NGO claims it doesn’t need CZA permission.

SIT framing us for Gauri Lankesh’s murder: Sanatan Sanstha refutes charges

The SIT named an organised crime syndicate, allegedly inspired by a Sanatan Sanstha book, in its additional charge sheet filed before a court here recently.

Even cops not safe in UP: NHRC pulls up govt, police over Bulandshahr violence

NHRC issues notices to UP chief secretary and state DGP, asking for a detailed report within four weeks. New Delhi: The National Human Rights Commission...

On Camera

Oropouche virus is rapidly spreading in South America. It can cause large outbreaks

The lack of resources to test and track the OROV virus through comprehensive surveillance systems severely hampers efforts to accurately monitor outbreaks.

Noida International Airport, Delhi NCR’s 2nd, delayed. To begin operations by April 2025

According to a statement by the airport, commercial operations likely to begin next year 'in view of the current construction status'. It was supposed to commence operations by 2024 end.

Amid tensions with China, Philippines says BrahMos a ‘credible defence’

At interaction in Delhi Monday, Ambassador of Philippines also highlighted talks over possibility of high-level delegation visit later this year to mark 75 yrs of diplomatic ties.

Modi’s new universe: the normal irritants of democracy & awkward chai with Rahul Gandhi

Changed reality for Modi govt in its 3rd innings is by no means rise of a new phenomenon. It's a return to old normal where even majorities had to routinely wrestle with storied million mutinies.