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Deven Bharti, a 1994-batch IPS officer, has been appointed as the new police commissioner of Mumbai by the Maharashtra government, following the retirement of the previous commissioner, Vivek Phansalkar, on Wednesday. Bharti, who had been serving as the Special Commissioner of Mumbai Police, is scheduled for promotion to the Director General (DG) rank in August. He is expected to retire in 2028.

A 14-year-old boy sustained minor burn injuries after a smart TV exploded while he was watching it at his home in Ambileri, Kalpetta, on Wednesday. The boy, identified as Sajin, suffered burns on his hands and was rushed to a nearby private hospital for treatment.

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In the wake of the deadly terrorist attack at Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives, security forces have ramped up counter-terrorism operations across Kashmir, particularly in the southern districts. According to army sources, four counter-terror operations are underway today, as part of an intensified security crackdown aimed at dismantling terrorist networks operating in the region.

Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai has been appointed as the next Chief Justice of India (CJI), effective May 14, 2025. President Droupadi Murmu signed the official appointment, which will see Justice Gavai take the oath of office on that date. He will succeed the incumbent CJI, Justice Sanjiv Khanna, who is set to retire on May 13, 2025.

Kolkata, April 29, 2025 — A devastating incident occurred at a hotel in north Kolkata on Tuesday night when a staff member tragically died...

The Supreme Court on Monday granted relief to popular podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia, popularly known as BeerBiceps, by allowing the return of his passport to facilitate work-related international travel. This marks a significant development in the ongoing legal proceedings against him, stemming from multiple FIRs related to his controversial comments during a YouTube appearance.

The mutilated body of a 45-year-old man, who was killed by a crocodile in the Chambal River, was recovered after a 22-hour search operation, officials confirmed on Monday. The tragic incident occurred near Harpura village in Etawah on Saturday night when the victim, identified as Ramveer Nishad, was watering his cattle by the river.

hree people were killed, and one sustained serious injuries when a massive rock fell onto a moving car near Lengpui Airport in Mizoram on Monday afternoon. The tragic incident occurred around 3:30 p.m. in the Pukpui area, located near the airport, while the vehicle was en route to Aizawl.

In a landmark judgment affirming the protection of borrower rights, the Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT) has set aside an illegal auction conducted by IIFL Home Finance Limited, exposing a fraudulent scheme involving Surpreet Enterprises, Shanti Kumar Chelluri, Ashish Kumar Chelluri, and Amit Kumar Chelluri.

A civilian was shot dead in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district on Saturday, and authorities suspect the involvement of terrorists in the attack. The victim, identified as 45-year-old social activist Ghulam Rasool Magray, was attacked inside his home in the Kandi Khas area of the district. Despite being rushed to a hospital, Magray was declared dead on arrival.

Two men were arrested on Saturday morning after an attempted ATM robbery in Kalaburagi, following an exchange of gunfire with police. The suspects, identified as Taslim Tasi (28) and Sharif (22), both residents of Haryana, were apprehended near Belur Cross Industrial Area on the outskirts of the city. The men sustained bullet injuries to their legs during the incident and were subsequently admitted to the GIMS Hospital in the city for treatment.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized his government's ongoing efforts to enhance employment opportunities and self-employment avenues for the youth, asserting that India is experiencing unprecedented growth in job creation and empowerment. Speaking at the 15th edition of Rozgar Mela, he highlighted the distribution of over 51,000 appointment letters to recruits in various central government departments.