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Haryana woman accused of killing four children out of jealousy over their looks

Police allege 32-year-old Poonam drowned her son and three young girls in planned acts disguised as accidents over two years.

UK-returned man arrested over posts alleging ‘demographic change’ in Ludhiana

Central govt agrees to repatriate pregnant deportee and son from Bangladesh on humanitarian grounds

EC defends SIR drive in Supreme Court, calls fears of mass voter exclusion ‘false, speculative and politically motivated’

EC quietly deletes Citizenship Act reference from draft voter roll order issued in haste

Draft linking electoral roll revision to Citizenship Act was quietly altered before release; internal note warned against harassment of vulnerable citizens during verification drive.

The surrendered Maoists being welcomed to the mainstream. Photo: Facebook/Chhattisgarh Police

37 Maoists Surrender in Dantewada as Bastar Region Witnesses Major Decline in Naxal Cadre Strength

The latest surrender — including high-reward cadres and 12 women — adds to a growing trend across Chhattisgarh’s Maoist-affected districts, signalling what security officials call a major breakdown in lower-level ranks.

Election Commission Extends Deadline for SIR Enumeration Forms to December 11

With the extension, the draft electoral roll will now be released on December 16, while the final roll is scheduled for publication on February 14, 2026.

National Herald case intensifies as ED files fresh FIR against Sonia and Rahul Gandhi

Enforcement Directorate accuses congress leaders of criminal conspiracy, alleging misuse of government-allotted properties worth over ₹2,000 crore for personal gain under the guise of public welfare.

India makes SIM binding mandatory for messaging apps, reshaping digital security and user experience

DoT orders whatsapp, telegram & others to restrict service access only via registered SIM, sparking concerns over user experience and cross-border communication.

Madani’s 'jihad against oppression' remark sparks nationwide political backlash

Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind chief accuses judiciary of bias, warns of rising hostility against Muslims; BJP slams comments as provocative, anti-constitutional and ‘dangerously inflammatory.’