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India News | Delhi Police Identifies Accused in CM Rekha Gupta Attack as Resident of Rajkot, Documents Being Verified
New Delhi [India], August 20 (ANI): The Delhi Police have identified the accused of attack on CM Rekha Gupta as Rajesh Khimji, who is said to be a resident of Gujarat's Rajkot. The officials are verifying the accuracy of his name and address...

India News | Delhi Court Staffer Cleared in Viral Video Case, Inquiry Cites Lack of Evidence
New Delhi [India], August 20 (ANI): A Delhi court staffer accused of appearing in a compromising video with a judge has been exonerated after an inquiry found no evidence of misconduct or immoral acts. A District Judge of Tis Hazari Court, who...

Mumbai BEST credit society election results: Sena (UBT)-MNS alliance loses all 21 seats; Shashank Rao panel emerges dominant
The Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS alliance suffered a setback, losing all 21 seats in the BEST Employees Cooperative Credit Society election. This defeat, under the 'Utkarsh' panel, raises concerns about a potential broader political alliance. The rival...

India News | Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Allegedly Attacked During Jan Sunvai, Police Inquiry Underway
New Delhi [India], August 20 (ANI): A mishap took place during the Jan Sunvaai at Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta's residence in Civil Lines on Wednesday, Delhi BJP said. Delhi BJP president Virendraa Sachdeva condemned the "attack" on Delhi CM...

India News | Delhi HC Defers Pronouncement on DU's Plea Against Disclosure of PM Modi's Degree Records
New Delhi [India], August 20 (ANI): The Delhi High Court was scheduled to pronounce its judgment today on Delhi University's challenge to a 2016 order of the Central Information Commission (CIC) directing disclosure of Prime Minister Narendra...
India-Pak sports row: Government must make tough call
'I feel that it should be left to the government to decide, but at the same time, it should not be selective' IMAGE: Will India-Pak fans get their big match? Photograph: Satish Kumar/Reuters Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and Rajya Sabha MP Priyanka...

India News | Delhi Court Acquits 3 Accused of Rioting, Noting Callous Manner of Investigation in 2020 Case
New Delhi [India], August 20 (ANI): Delhi's Karkardooma Court has recently acquitted three accused of rioting, arson and other offences, noting serious doubts about the credibility of witnesses, probable manipulation of the case diary and a...

India's non-smartphone electronics exports cross $14 billion mark in FY24-25
India's non-smartphone electronics exports have crossed the USD 14 billion mark in FY 2024-25, contributing to an overall electronics export of USD 38.57 billion, a 32.47 per cent jump from the previous year, according to the Electronics and...

INDIA bloc fields ex-SC judge B. Sudershan Reddy in vice-presidential polls
The Opposition Tuesday named former Supreme Court Judge Justice (Retd) B Sudershan Reddy its candidate for the September 9 vice-presidential elections against the National Democratic Alliance (NDA)’s C P Radhakrishnan. Congress President...

India and China Agree to Resume Direct Flights and Boost Pilgrimage, Signaling New Phase in Ties
India and China agreed to resume direct flight connectivity between the Chinese mainland and India at the earliest, as a part of the discussions upon Minister of Foreign Affairs of China Wang Yi's visit. Both sides agreed to finalise an updated...

INDIA Bloc's Vice President Pick Puts TDP In Tight Spot ..
INDIA bloc's appointment creates a dilemma for tdp, an nda ally, due to Sudershan Reddy's regional appeal in Andhra Pradesh. The I.N.D.I.A. bloc on tuesday named Justice (Retired) B Sudershan reddy as its candidate for the upcoming vice...

Political blame-game kicks off over Mithi desilting
MUMBAI: As the Mithi River nearly touched its ‘danger mark’ of 4 meters, in the aftermath of incessant rainfall, on Tuesday, leaders of political parties wasted no time in plunging into an act of blame-game, over the river’s desilting endeavours....

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Attacked By Man During 'Jan Sunwai' Event, Claims BJP; Suspect Detained
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta allegedly attacked by a man who came with some papers in hand. Photo : PTI New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was allegedly attacked during her weekly Jan Sunwai programme at her official residence in...

India Must Level Up to Compete with China in the Western Indian Ocean
The India-China geopolitical rivalry has traditionally been viewed through a continental lens, with the border dispute between the neighbors overshadowing other aspects of their competition. However, as the continental neighbors command the seas...

Mumbai rain live updates: Downpour subsides, parts of city still waterlogged; local trains, flights delayed
Mumbai rain live updates: Mumbai continues to face heavy waterlogging after nearly three days of relentless rainfall, with showers persisting on Wednesday. The IMD has issued a red alert for neighbouring districts — Thane, Palghar and Nashik —...

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Attacked During Public Hearing; Investigation Launched
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was reportedly slapped by a man during a 'Jan Sunwai' (public hearing) session held at her official residence on Wednesday, according to police. The assailant, described as being in his mid-30s, has been taken into...

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta attacked, accused arrested
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was attacked during a 'Jan Sunwai' programme at her official residence in Civil Lines on Wednesday morning (August 20), the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said. According to a senior police officer, the man has been...

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta assaulted during ‘Jan Sunwai’ programme, suspect arrested
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. File | Photo Credit: PTI Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was allegedly physically assaulted at a “Jan Sunwai” programme at her official residence in Civil Lines on Thursday (August 20, 2025) morning, the BJP...

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta attacked: Who was the attacker and how did it happen? Here’s what we know so far
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was allegedly attacked during her weekly Jan Sunwai (public hearing) at her official residence in Civil Lines on Wednesday morning. The incident has triggered shock across the capital and raised serious concerns...

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta attacked during ‘Jan Sunwai’, accused detained
New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was attacked during a ‘Jan Sunwai’ programme at her camp office in Civil Lines Wednesday morning, her office said. According to a senior police officer, the accused has been detained, and he is being...