The Vande Bharat Express train running from Bhagalpur to Howrah on Saturday (September 29) suffered minor damage as the train hit a cattle sitting on a track. According to the information received, the incident occurred on Saturday evening as the train was en route to Howrah. However, as it departed from Jharkhand's Nonihat station, merely two kilometres afterwards, the train hit a cattle present on the track. 
In the latest development, the Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance (IPA) has reacted to the recent report by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) according to which over 50 drugs were found of "not of standard quality (NSQ)".
Delhi Chief Minister Atishi announced on Saturday that her party will file a petition in the Supreme Court challenging the legitimacy of the recent Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) standing committee election. This follows a contentious vote held on Friday, which Atishi claims was conducted illegally by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
IND vs BAN 2nd Test: The action on Day 1 of the India vs Bangladesh 2nd Test in Kanpur was cut short due to rain as stumps were forced early in the second session. No play was possible on the opening day after the first 35 overs with India bossing the proceedings. 
Janata Dal (U) leader Ashok Chaudhary has been appointed as the National General Secretary of the party ahead of the Assembly elections scheduled for early next year. The announcement was made by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. Notably, Choudhary is a key minister in the Bihar government. 
Defamation case: A local court in Maharashtra on Thursday (September 26) convicted Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut in the defamation case filed by Dr Medha Kirit Somaiya, wife of BJP leader Kirit Somaiya. Mazgaon Metropolitan Magistrate Court has sentenced Sanjay Raut to 15 days imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 25,000. He was convicted under Section 500 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
The Aam Aadmi Party-led Delhi government on Wednesday issued Winter Action Plan themed 'Milkar chalein aur pradushan se ladein'. The national capital every year grapples with severe air pollution levels and deteriorating air pollution levels. 
ICAI CA Final Exam 2024: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has postponed the CA November final exam 2024 due to Diwali festival. As per the information released by the institute, the CA final exam for group 1 exam will be conducted from November 3 and group 2 from November 9. Earlier, the exams were scheduled from November 1 to 11.
Kiran Rao, the debut filmmaker who aced it the first time with her film Laapataa Ladies is on the 9th could today. Laapataa Ladies is India's official entry for Oscars 2025 and the cast and crew have now taken to social media to express their happiness. Filmmaker Kiran Rao also took to Instagram to share a long note and thank the Film Federation of India for selecting her film. She also called the recognition a testament to tireless work. Read her full post here.
In a dramatic turn of events, the police team from Noida Sector-39 station on Sunday engaged in a shootout with a notorious gangster wanted under the Gangster Act and carrying a bounty of ₹25,000. The encounter occurred near the GIP Cut on the expressway following which the police chased the gangster and finally arrested him near Botanical Garden.
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal held 'Janta Ki Adalat' at Jantar Mantar in Delhi today (September 22). Kejriwal asked five questions from the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat and targeted the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after coming out of Tihar jail. 
In a shocking incident, a scooty-riding girl landed on the pillar of the elevated road near Noida Sector 25 under Sector 20 PS area, after she was hit by an unidentified vehicle.
In a heated exchange during the ongoing election campaign in Jammu and Kashmir, Ram Madhav, in-charge of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accused the National Conference (NC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of leveraging support from former militants. Madhav stated, “We will remind the people of Jammu and Kashmir that the NC, PDP, and others have brought out manifestos to take Kashmir back to pre-Article 370 days... I see ex-militants openly campaigning for the NC and PDP.”
Colombo: Sri Lanka is going to what many consider as a tightly-contested presidential election on Saturday (September 21) that will determine the future of the fragile economy which was reeling under its worst-ever economic crisis. The cash-strapped government is currently led by President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who is seeking re-election to continue his bold reforms but faces an uphill battle with left-leaning rivals.
Breaking: Fire breaks out at Ramaiah Memorial Hospital in Bengaluru, rescue operations underway In a distressing incident in Delhi, a house collapsed in the Karol Bagh area on Wednesday morning. The collapse has prompted an urgent response from emergency services, with a total of five fire tenders deployed to the site. Initial reports indicate that while some portions of the building have caved in, some persons are also suspected to be trapped under the debris.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni extended her birthday wishes to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. PM Modi turned 74 on Tuesday. The message, shared on social media, underscores the robust and growing relationship between Italy and India, as well as the mutual commitment to addressing global challenges together.
Taking firm actions, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday directed the Director General of Police (DGP) to investigate the allegation of a female job aspirant that a woman constable searched her private parts before she entered an examination hall in Nalbari during the test for Group III vacancies.
As Arvind Kejriwal announces to resign from the office of Delhi Chief Minister, the reactions have started to come from across the parties. The sudden announcement has left many questions unanswered, prominent among them being the name of the next chief minister. Delhi Minister Atishi also reacted to the resignation announcement and said that the Aam Aadmi Party government will work for the party till it remains in power, adding that it is not important who will be the next Delhi CM. 
Jammu-Kashmir Assembly Elections 2024: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hit the campaign trail for the Assembly Elections in Jammu and Kashmir and address a mega poll rally for the BJP candidate in the Doda district on Saturday (September 14). Tight security arrangements have been put in place for PM Modi’s visit, which will be the first in Doda in the last 42 years by any Prime Minister.
In a massive relief to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, the Supreme Court on Friday (September 3) granted him bail in the CBI case related to the excise policy case. The verdict of the top court comes as a shot in the arm of the AAP which heads into the Haryana Assembly Elections with its topmost leader outside of the jail and up and about hitting the campaign trail. The The bench, comprising Justice Suryakant and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan, granted bail to Kejriwal, however, also imposed certain conditions for the bail, which included a bond of Rs 10 lakh and two sureties.
Himachal Pradesh witnessed significant unrest as protests broke out in Sanjauli over the ongoing Shimla mosque issue. Several police personnel were injured during the demonstrations and were hospitalised, along with some protestors. Vikramaditya Singh, a state minister, acknowledged the incident and reiterated that the law would take its due course.At least two terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua on Wednesday. "OP - KHANDARA. Two Terrorists Neutralised in the Ongoing Operation at Khandara #Kathua by Troops of Rising Star Corps. Operations in progress," Rising Star Corps posted on X.
Ahead of the Assembly polls in the state, Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar met Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday and said all be sitting together to discuss all 288 seats with the Mahayuti. Saying that maximum discussion has been done, he said a few seats are remaining and those seats will be discussed soon. he also stated that the exact number will come after final discussion.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, on a two-day visit to Maharashtra, on Monday (September 9), deliberated over a seat-sharing pact with the top leadership of the constituent parties of the Maharashtra coalition government. The meeting, which supposedly lasted for 45 minutes, saw the top leadership of the Mahayuti government exchange views on a seat-sharing pact ahead of the highly contentious Assembly elections scheduled in the state.
Dhaka: Amid concerns of possible unrest during Durga Puja, Bangladesh's interim government on Sunday warned potential troublemakers, pledging tough action against those disrupting communal harmony or targeting places of worship during the Hindu festival. Durga puja will be celebrated from October 9 to 13. “If anyone disrupts or harasses people at worship halls, we will not spare them. We will bring them under the law and ensure peace,” Religious Affairs Adviser Dr AFM Khalid Hossain said during a visit to the Prematli Gaurang Bari Kalimandir in Godagari at Rajshahi district.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Saturday that new applicants applying for an Aadhar card in the state need to submit a National Register of Citizens (NRC) application receipt number (ARN).
As Ganesh Chaturthi 2024 celebrations begin across the nation, especially in Maharashtra, Bollywood and other film celebrities are celebrating the festivity with full enthusiasm. Celebrities like Salman Khan, Shilpa Shetty, Ankita Lokhande, and Allu Arjun, among others have brought Lord Ganesha idols into their homes. Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh began their Ganesh Chaturthi festivities on Friday after they visited the iconic Siddhivinayak Temple. On this auspicious occasion, check out how film stars and other celebrities are celebrating the festival this year.
Border 2, starring Sunny Deol in the lead role, is getting better and better with each day. The makers of the film along with Sunny Deol have now announced Diljit Dosanjh as the new star, who has joined the starcast of this multi-starrer. Taking to Instagram, film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh also shared the news announcing Diljit Dosanjh on board. Welcoming Diljit, Sunny Deol wrote, ''Welcoming Fauji @diljitdosanjh to the Battalion of #Border2.''
Islamabad: In a major relief to former PM Nawaz Sharif, Pakistan's Supreme Court in a unanimous decision on Friday reinstated the changes in the country's anti-corruption laws that had benefited several leading politicians, including the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo. The court overturned a previous ruling that nullified amendments to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) laws that restored corruption cases against public representatives.The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has announced the extension of the ceasefire agreement with a breakaway faction of the Naga insurgent group National Socialist Council of Nagalim (NSCN) for an additional year. This move aims to maintain peace and stability in the region amid ongoing negotiations.
Indian cricketer and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has joined the BJP. Jadeja has joined the party by taking primary membership during the ongoing drive. Notably, his wife Rivaba Jadeja is also a BJP member and party MLA from Gujarat's Jamnagar seat. 
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has booked former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh, along with former special public prosecutor Pravin Pandit Chavan and others, for allegedly attempting to frame BJP leaders in false cases.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged people from all walks of life to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday during the national membership drive, 'Sanghatan Parva, Sadasyata Abhiyan 2024.' PM Modi renewed his primary membership of the party under the BJP Sadasyata 2024 movement and also asked the karyakartas to do the same.The West Bengal government has called a special session on Monday (September 2) to pass a Bill proposing capital punishment for convicts in rape and murder cases. The Bill will be named as 'Aparajita Women and Child ( West Bengal Criminal Laws Amendment) Bill 2024', as per the documents accessed by India TV.
Hyderabad rains: All primary and secondary schools in Hyderabad will remain closed on Monday (September 1) amid a forecast of heavy rainfall in Telangana, officials said. The Hyderabad district collector announced the closure as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of students.
A helicopter that went missing in Russia’s far east was found at an altitude of 900 metres near the place where it was last contacted, and the bodies of 17 people on board were recovered and the search for other missing members out of 22 was continuing, officials said on Sunday (September 1). All those on board are presumed to have died, Russian state news agency RIA Novosti said, citing the Emergencies Ministry.
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi is expected to visit the United States from September 8 to 10, informed Chairman of Indian Overseas Congress, Sam Pitroda.