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Jul 1, 2026, 05:19 PM

Twenty-five years after Delhi's CNG revolution, the city's auto-rickshaw drivers now face a new transition to electric mobility. Drivers who lived through the earlier fuel shortages and long queues say the city must build charging infrastructure before the shift gathers pace to avoid repeating past mistakes.

Jul 1, 2026, 05:12 PM

A report warns that AI-driven attacks will be the top cyber threat for companies over the next 12 months, with most firms underprepared. India's central bank said in its latest Financial Stability Report that rapid AI advances could increase the sophistication, speed and scale of cyber incidents.

Jul 1, 2026, 05:10 PM

German federal prosecutors have charged a suspect over the Nord Stream pipeline sabotage, with media reporting he is a Ukrainian national alleged to have led the team that carried out the operation. The case adds new detail to the long-running investigation into the 2022 pipeline explosions.

Jul 1, 2026, 05:06 PM

WhatsApp told NDTV that high-profile usernames — belonging to public figures, government entities and celebrities — have been withheld to allow legitimate owners to claim them. The move addresses concerns over impersonation as the platform rolls out its new username feature.

Jul 1, 2026, 04:57 PM

Images of the interior of Trump's $400 million Qatar-gifted Air Force One surfaced after administration staffers posted them on social media during its debut trip. Photography aboard the plane is normally restricted unless the president is present.

Jul 1, 2026, 04:57 PM

India's Defence Acquisition Council, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, is set to consider proposals worth over 1 lakh crore rupees on Friday. The panel is expected to grant Acceptance of Necessity to several high-value acquisitions aimed at strengthening the armed forces' operational capabilities.

Jul 1, 2026, 04:54 PM

A case has been filed against five women caregivers at a Bengaluru daycare centre operating inside Capgemini's HAL campus, accused of locking toddlers in bathrooms and keeping them inside washing machines. The allegations have prompted concern over childcare oversight at corporate campuses.

Jul 1, 2026, 04:42 PM

A teenager in Karnataka was decapitated after leaning out of a moving bus window. Police said the victim, Pakkaresh, was travelling from Hubballi to Lakshmeshwar and was seated near the rear of the vehicle.

Jul 1, 2026, 04:38 PM

President Trump defended earning more than $1 billion from cryptocurrency, saying 'everybody's profiting' when asked about criticism that he was using his office to enrich himself. He said his earnings were placed in blind trusts to prevent conflicts of interest.

Jul 1, 2026, 04:33 PM

India's government has asked Meta not to roll out WhatsApp usernames until consultations are held, sources say. The feature would let users connect via a chosen username without sharing their phone numbers.

Jul 1, 2026, 04:31 PM

Ali Khamenei's funeral procession will pass through symbolically important cities and shrines, from the seat of power in Tehran to the Shia holy cities of Qom, Karbala, Najaf and finally Mashhad. Each stop was chosen for its religious and political significance.

Jul 1, 2026, 04:27 PM

Police documents reveal how much each accused stole in the Ram Temple offerings theft case, with Avinash Shukla found to have taken the largest amount. The theft reportedly occurred during the counting of donations at the temple.

Jul 1, 2026, 04:18 PM

India leads the global remittance market, driven largely by inflows from the US and UAE, a report says. Remittances remain one of the most stable sources of external financing, well-insulated from financial market volatility and geopolitical uncertainty.

Jul 1, 2026, 04:06 PM

Mumbai's civic body suspended an official after a tree collapse killed an 11-year-old boy. Vihaan Srivastava died when the tree fell on the school bus he was travelling in.

Jul 1, 2026, 04:03 PM

Ukraine operates a secretive drone unit whose members keep no names, faces or phones known to others, carrying out retaliatory strikes on Russian military sites and oil refineries. The attacks have embarrassed President Vladimir Putin, who once expected to capture Kyiv within days.

Jul 1, 2026, 03:55 PM

Analysts examine who really holds power in Iran following Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's death. President Trump claimed last month that the war had removed a 'first' and 'second set' of leaders, but said the emerging 'third set' was smart, rational and not radicalized.

Jul 1, 2026, 03:48 PM

Israel said its troops will remain in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza 'until further notice', even after Israel and Lebanon signed a US-sponsored framework agreement to pave the way for peace and disarm the Iran-backed Hezbollah group. The announcement raises questions over the timeline for troop withdrawals.

Jul 1, 2026, 03:42 PM

Russia is turning to India for gasoline imports amid domestic fuel shortages, a report says, with summer consumption running at least 110,000 tons per day. The shortages come as Russian refineries face disruption linked to the war in Ukraine.

Jul 1, 2026, 03:41 PM

At least 25 Indians have been forced into cybercrime operations in Myanmar, subjected to electric shocks and 18-hour workdays, according to victims' families. One captive, Kaustubh Shejwal from Nashik, has been held since April, with his family struggling to secure his release.

Jul 1, 2026, 03:39 PM

President Trump said US-Iran talks in Doha produced 'very good meetings', after an early dispute over the format had threatened to overshadow the discussions. The comments suggest progress in diplomatic efforts between the two countries.

Jun 30, 2026, 02:09 PM

General Dhiraj Seth has taken charge as the new Indian Army chief. He succeeded General Upendra Dwivedi, who retired after a career spanning over 40 years in the armed forces.

Jun 30, 2026, 02:07 PM

An inter-caste teenage couple was found dead in Tamil Nadu, with police suspecting suicide. According to police, tensions had been escalating between the two families over the inter-caste relationship.

Jun 30, 2026, 02:01 PM

A five-year-old girl named Aarti Baria was killed in a hit-and-run in Surat, with the incident caught on CCTV. Her parents work as labourers at a nearby under-construction housing complex, and she was playing outside while they worked.

Jun 30, 2026, 02:01 PM

Protesters in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir declared at a rally that the region should no longer be considered under Pakistan's control. Speakers warned Islamabad against seeking stronger engagement with India.

Jun 30, 2026, 01:59 PM

A minor school student stabbed a teacher inside a school in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar following an argument over a Transfer Certificate. The incident, caught on camera, took place at Little Flower School in the Cantonment area.

Jun 30, 2026, 01:51 PM

India's weather office said the country is likely to receive below-normal rainfall in July. Some areas of the northwest, northeast, east-central and eastern peninsular regions may see normal to above-normal rainfall.

Jun 30, 2026, 01:44 PM

An international gold smuggling racket was busted in Delhi, with gold worth 21 crore rupees seized. DRI officers intercepted an international courier consignment originating from Thailand at a Delhi courier terminal.

Jun 30, 2026, 01:31 PM

Lohagad Fort in Maharashtra has seen a roughly 50 percent rise in tourists, reportedly linked to a viral incident involving figures named Siya and Ketan. An official said weekend visitor numbers rose from around 1,000 to 1,500.

Jun 30, 2026, 01:15 PM

The brother of Twisha Sharma alleged a conspiracy after a break-in at her in-laws house. The burglary allegedly occurred on the night of June 27-28, when intruders reportedly tried to steal gold jewellery and a file containing documents.

Jun 30, 2026, 01:13 PM

A 46-year-old woman died after jumping from the 18th floor of a residential society in Noida. The society's security guard alerted her husband and informed the police.

Jun 30, 2026, 01:00 PM

An NDTV report examines why Supreme Court orders in India fail to prevent children from falling into open borewells. It highlights the persistent gap between legal directives and on-the-ground enforcement.

Jun 30, 2026, 12:53 PM

An 11-year-old student died and four others were injured after a tree fell on a school bus in Mumbai. Rescue teams were reportedly working to free one child still trapped inside the vehicle.

Jun 30, 2026, 12:39 PM

A four-year-old boy named Nirvair Singh fell into a 220-foot open borewell in Ambala, prompting a rescue operation. He had accompanied his father to deliver food in the fields when he slipped and fell while playing.

Jun 30, 2026, 12:36 PM

A police officer in Bengaluru was arrested after minors detained over a murder were allegedly forced to perform sexual acts. A case has been registered under the POCSO Act and other applicable laws.

Jun 30, 2026, 12:32 PM

An Indian High Court ruled that a wife cannot be denied maintenance simply because her parents support her. The court overturned a family court order that had rejected her maintenance claim entirely.

Jun 30, 2026, 12:12 PM

A fire broke out at the popular Parikrama restaurant in Delhi, with the blaze reported around 3:40 pm. Authorities rushed seven fire tenders to the scene.

Jun 30, 2026, 12:08 PM

An opinion blog argues that the modern comedian operates without ideology, instead tailoring jokes to a target market. It reflects on how comedy and its recurring scandals continue to mislead audiences.

Jun 30, 2026, 12:04 PM

An explainer examines how Hong Kong's National Security Law, passed in 2020, has allowed Beijing to tighten its grip on the territory. The piece frames the law as a broken promise of autonomy.

Jun 30, 2026, 11:58 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting with top bureaucrats. While details were not disclosed, the discussion was expected to focus on policy reforms and improving the ease of doing business.

Jun 30, 2026, 11:54 AM

India's central government has prepared a contingency plan for 12 states amid El Nino risk to crops and water supply. The southwest monsoon is expected to reach Delhi-NCR around July 3, according to the India Meteorological Department.

Jun 29, 2026, 04:24 PM

In an exclusive NDTV interview, opposition leader Akhilesh Yadav attacked the ruling BJP over an alleged theft at the Ram Temple, saying the party has neither shame nor religious principle. He said the government itself had acknowledged that such an incident took place.

Jun 29, 2026, 04:16 PM

An NDTV piece reports on a Swiss lab breakthrough in which artificial intelligence gives humans a powerful assist, drawing on Professor Riener's book argument. He contends that AI has the potential to make the world more inclusive, but only if it is designed with people at its center.

Jun 29, 2026, 04:12 PM

A seven-member gang in Mangaluru, India, intercepted a trader's car on a highway and fled with it, carrying roughly 180 grams of gold and cash worth an estimated 20 lakh rupees. The robbery was captured on camera.

Jun 29, 2026, 04:08 PM

The US Supreme Court allowed Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook to keep her position while she fights President Trump's effort to fire her over mortgage fraud allegations, which she denies. NDTV reported the ruling as one that further expands Trump's powers.

Jun 29, 2026, 04:07 PM

At his first meeting with officers, Vijay declared that women's safety is non-negotiable, saying there would be no change or compromise on the issue. He directed district collectors and superintendents of police to give it special attention and ensure prompt investigation of offences.

Jun 29, 2026, 03:54 PM

Data from maritime intelligence firm Kpler shows nearly 62% of tankers and cargo vessels sailing from the Persian Gulf to India switched off their transponders while crossing the Strait of Hormuz. The practice of going dark reflects heightened risk to shipping amid the Iran threat.

Jun 29, 2026, 03:30 PM

A court in Jaipur sentenced a man to life imprisonment for the 2021 murder of his girlfriend. The verdict followed a lengthy trial that examined witness testimony and police evidence.

Jun 29, 2026, 03:30 PM

A mass shooting in the northern German city of Stade left at least six people dead and triggered a major police operation. NDTV reported live updates as authorities responded to the attack near a youth facility.

Jun 29, 2026, 03:29 PM

Six people were killed in a shooting in Germany and two suspects were arrested, according to police. Shots were fired near a youth facility, prompting a large-scale operation outside the town centre.

Jun 29, 2026, 03:26 PM

Delhi has cleared its EV Policy 2026, dropping benefits for hybrids and reinforcing an electric-vehicle-only push. Effective from July 1 until March 2030, it sets out purchase subsidies, scrapping incentives, tax exemptions, charging infrastructure and phased registration deadlines for key vehicle segments.