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In the midst of a heated controversy surrounding an alleged land scam by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA), the Karnataka government has transferred Mysuru Deputy Commissioner K V Rajendra. This move comes after senior BJP leader R Ashoka accused Rajendra of repeatedly highlighting improper allotment of alternative sites to land losers under a "50:50 ratio" scheme.

In a brazen attack, the Tamil Nadu chief of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), Armstrong, was brutally hacked to death by six bike-borne assailants near his residence in Chennai's Sembium area on Friday. The shocking incident occurred while Armstrong was having a discussion with party functionaries close to his house.

In a shocking incident, Shiv Sena Punjab leader Sandeep Thapar, also known as Gora, was brutally attacked on a busy street outside the Ludhiana Civil Hospital on Friday afternoon. The attack occurred just days after Thapar's security cover was reduced. Thapar, 58, was assaulted by four unidentified men in nihang attire while he was riding his scooter.

Intense rainfall has wreaked havoc across Himachal Pradesh, resulting in the closure of 115 roads to vehicular traffic. The Shimla meteorological office has issued an orange alert, warning of heavy to very heavy rains accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning at isolated places until Friday.

A 14-year-old boy named Mridul has succumbed to a rare and deadly brain infection caused by the Naegleria fowleri amoeba, as reported by news agency PTI. Mridul contracted the infection after swimming in a contaminated pond. This marks the third fatality in Kerala due to this infection since May 21.

Delhi Education Minister Atishi has taken decisive action to cancel transfer orders for 5,000 teachers, citing concerns about potential corruption. The directive, issued on Thursday, instructs Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar to revoke the transfer orders that were implemented without her authorization.

CISF constable Kulwinder Kaur, who allegedly slapped actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut at Chandigarh airport last month, has been transferred to the 10th Reserve Battalion in Bengaluru pending a disciplinary inquiry. The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) suspended Kaur on June 6 following the incident, and an FIR was lodged against her based on a complaint by the CISF.

Haryana's new policy allowing construction of buildings with stilt and four floors in select residential sectors has sparked varied responses among Gurugram residents and stakeholders.

Amritpal Singh, the controversial pro-Khalistan leader and newly elected Member of Parliament from Khadoor Sahib, is scheduled to take oath as a Lok Sabha member on July 5, despite being detained under the National Security Act (NSA) in Assam's Dibrugarh jail.

Just a day after a harrowing incident in Lonavala, Maharashtra, where a family of five was swept away by a swollen waterfall, another tragic incident unfolded in Pune's Tamhini Ghat. A man, identified as a trek leader, lost his life after being swept away by strong currents while enjoying a day out with friends and family.

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced a significant milestone as its Aditya-L1 solar probe completed its first halo orbit around the Sun-Earth Lagrangian point 1 (L1). Launched on January 6, the spacecraft completed the orbit in 178 days, marking a crucial achievement in India's space exploration endeavors.

In a startling incident, the roof of the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Delhi partially collapsed on Monday night, resulting in injuries to two individuals who were trapped in the debris. This incident comes on the heels of a recent roof collapse at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport, underscoring growing concerns over infrastructure safety in the capital.

A dramatic video capturing an 8-foot-long crocodile casually crossing a rain-soaked road in Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, has sent waves of astonishment across social media. The footage, which has since gone viral, shows the reptile calmly navigating the wet terrain, causing a stir among motorists and locals alike.

The closure of Terminal 1 (T1) at Delhi Airport following a tragic roof collapse has disrupted travel plans for 22,615 passengers, according to a statement released by the civil aviation ministry on Monday. The closure, which occurred on Friday after severe weather conditions, led to the cancellation of numerous flights, primarily affecting IndiGo and SpiceJet passengers.