ASI files FIR after unauthorised Shiva puja held at Mehtab Bagh near Taj Mahal

Army chief Seth meets Nepal PM Shah, discusses defence ties amid border tensions

Uttarakhand Tunnel Tragedy Death Toll Rises to 10 After Two More Bodies Found

A tunnel tragedy in Uttarakhand has claimed at least 10 lives after two more bodies were recovered, raising the overall death toll. Rescue and recovery operations appear to be ongoing at the site. The incident has drawn attention to safety conditions in tunnel construction or travel in the region. Further details on the cause and timeline of the tragedy have not been provided in the available information.

Indian-Origin Jazz Musician Pritesh Walia Released After ICE Detention in LA

Indian-origin jazz musician Pritesh Walia has been released after being detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Walia was unexpectedly taken into custody on August 2 upon returning to Los Angeles. He was subsequently transferred to the Adelanto ICE Processing Centre. In a statement shared by his girlfriend on his behalf, Walia described the experience as one that had changed him forever.

PM CARES Fund balance rises to Rs 8,452 crore as domestic donations fall 30%

The PM CARES Fund received domestic donations of approximately Rs 479 crore in FY 2024-25, marking a 30% decline from the previous year, according to the fund's latest audit report. Foreign contributions also dropped by 18% to Rs 92.8 lakh during the same period. Despite the fall in inflows, the fund's total balance grew from Rs 7,173 crore to Rs 8,452 crore as of March 31, 2025. The rising corpus amid declining donations has drawn criticism from the Congress party, which questioned the government over the fund's limited utilisation. The opposition's remarks highlight ongoing scrutiny over the transparency and deployment of the relief fund.