An ambulance was set on fire and another damaged in incidents suspected to be the result of a clash between workers of the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) and the CPI(M) at Nedumangad here, police said on Monday.

Karnataka celebrated Deepavali with zeal on Monday, as people flocked to temples, adorned their homes with flowers and lamps, and burst crackers to mark the festival of lights.

Every year, India observes Police Commemoration Day on October 21 to pay homage to the brave police personnel who sacrificed their lives for the nation’s internal security and law and order. This sacred day is dedicated to expressing national gratitude for the courage, sacrifice, and service of police officers who laid down their lives in the line of duty to maintain peace and security in society.

A passenger's power bank caught fire on board a Dimapur-bound IndiGo plane while taxiing at the Delhi airport on Sunday, which was extinguished by the cabin crew, sources said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged citizens to ring in the festive season by buying swadeshi products and celebrating the hard work of 140 crore Indians.

A 47-year-old restaurant owner in Ranchi was shot dead after a vegetarian customer was allegedly served non-veg biryani, police said on Sunday.

The Congress on Sunday suspended Thiruvananthapuram District Congress Committee (DCC) General Secretary Jose Franklin following allegations related to the suicide of a 50-year-old woman.

Two new world records were set at this year's Deepotsav in Ayodhya: 26.17 lakh diyas lit at the same place as 2,128 people performed 'aarti' together for the grand celebrations in the temple town, the Uttar Pradesh government said.