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A panel formed by the Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce has launched a probe into allegations of sexual harassment made against choreographer Shaik Jani, also known as Jani Master. The allegations were brought forth by a woman who worked with him....
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The Punjab police on Wednesday seized 10 kgs of heroin from two villages in Amritsar district, officials said.The heroin was smuggled from Pakistan through drones, the police said.In a major breakthrough, Amritsar Rural Police seizes 10 Kg Heroin in 2 different operations conducted in Village...
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A 26-year-old actress reportedly filed a molestation case against a producer at Naigaon police station in Palghar district of Maharashtra. Based on the statement of the actress, the Naigaon police registered a case against the accused producer under Sections 78 and 79 of the BNS and...
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Twenty coal-loaded wagons of a freight train derailed near Vrindavan Road station in Uttar Pradesh around 8 pm on Wednesday, a railway spokesperson said. The derailment has blocked three rail lines which has brought the train traffic at halt on Mathura-Palwal route, said the CPRO of NCR...
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A high-altitude long-endurance MQ-9B Sea Guardian drone that was taken on lease by the Indian Navy encountered a technical failure on Wednesday while on a surveillance mission, officials said.The drone was operating from naval air station INS Rajali in Arakkonam near Chennai.In 2020, the Indian...
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The second round of talks between the West Bengal government and the agitating junior doctors to resolve the RG Kar impasse ended after nearly two-and-a-half hours on Wednesday evening, officials said. Although the meeting has ended, the agitating doctors were yet to come out of the venue,...
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The Kolkata police on Wednesday started a probe after receiving a complaint from former Indian cricket team captain Sourav Ganguly, accusing a person of defamation and cyberbullying, a senior officer said. In an email to Kolkata police's cyber section on Tuesday night, Ganguly's secretary...
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An accused in the firing incident outside Bollywood actor Salman Khan's residence on Wednesday alleged that a prison doctor asked for money to treat his fractured finger. Harpal Singh, arrested for his alleged role in the April incident, made the allegation before judge B D Shelke...
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Ernst & Young on Wednesday issued a statement after the death of a 26-year-old Chartered Accountant allegedly due to extreme work pressure at the firm, went viral on social media and turned the spotlight on work-related stress. We are deeply saddened by Anna Sebastian's tragic and...
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The Karnataka government has resolved to make drug peddling a non-cognisable offence attracting a maximum punishment of life-imprisonment, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Wednesday. Siddaramaiah also announced formation of a Ministerial task force, as he underscored the government's zero...
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As the 10-day Ganesh festival concluded, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has cleared more than 900 tonnes of nirmalya (floral and other offerings) and solid waste from immersion sites across the city. The BMC said in a release on Wednesday that it launched a cleanliness drive at...
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Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan-starrer The Legend of Maula Jatt is set to become the first Pakistani film in over a decade to release in Indian theatres. Director Bilal Lashari, Mahira and the film's official Instagram page shared the news on their social media pages. Releasing in...
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Three senior BJP leaders were suspended on Wednesday for contesting assembly elections against the party's official candidates in Jammu and Kashmir, a party spokesman said.J&K BJP vice president Pawan Khajuria along with senior party leaders, Balwan Singh and Narinder Singh Bhau, were...
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A group of agitating junior doctors on Wednesday evening reached the West Bengal state secretariat Nabanna to hold the second round of talks with the government to resolve the impasse due to the RG Kar issue. Escorted by a pilot police vehicle, the delegation of around 30 medics reached the...
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A first information report (FIR) was registered against Bharatiya Janata Party's Rajya Sabha member Anil Bonde on the charge of intention to cause riots on Wednesday over his controversial remarks against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, police said.Bonde has kicked up a row, saying Gandhi's tongue...
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Just In: A 38-year-old man undergoing treatment in Kerala's Malappuram confirmed with mpox infection: State health department.Details soon.
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Onam Sadya
As Onam celebrations spread across Kerala, the state government-run BEVCO has reported record-breaking liquor sales, underscoring the central role spirits play in marking one of the state's most beloved festivals. During the festival, liquor sales reached an all-time high, highlighting the...
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Israel's Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, on Wednesday strongly condemned Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's comments on the treatment of minorities in India, calling the remarks 'ridiculous' and hypocritical.Azar pointed out that while Khamenei lectures other nations, Iran itself...
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Pointing out there was no clinching material to show the exact birth day of Tamil saint-poet Tiruvalluvar, the Madras high court on Wednesday dismissed a petition that sought to declare as null and void, the Tamil Nadu government celebrating the bard's birthday on the second day of Tamil month...
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The West Bengal government on Wednesday invited the junior doctors agitating over the RG Kar incident for a meeting at the state secretariat at 6.30 pm, responding to their request for a fresh round of talks. In his response, Chief Secretary Manoj Pant reiterated the state government's...
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Reactions to the Union Cabinet's approval of the Kovind panel's proposal for one nation, one election.Congress on Wednesday said that it is opposed to the proposal of 'One Nation, One Election' and elections need to be held as and when required for democracy to survive.Congress president...
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Congress on Wednesday said that it is opposed to the proposal of 'One Nation, One Election' and elections need to be held as and when required for democracy to survive.Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said that 'One Nation, One Election' cannot work in a democracy.He was responding to...
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Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Derek O'Brien on Wednesday called 'one nation, one election' a cheap stunt of the BJP, and questioned why Maharashtra elections were not announced with Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir if the government wants simultaneous elections. One nation, one election...
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Infosys was among the laggards
Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower on Wednesday, after hitting fresh record high levels during the morning trade, dragged by IT stocks as investors preferred to book profits ahead of the keenly-awaited US Fed's decision on interest rates. The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped...
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The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the proposal for 'one nation, one Election' as recommended by the Kovind panel, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Wednesday. The report of the high-level committee on 'one nation, one election' was placed before the Union Cabinet on...
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The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the development of Venus Orbiter Mission for exploring and studying the planet. The 'Venus Orbiter Mission' to be helmed by the Department of Space will involve placing a scientific spacecraft in the orbit of Venus for better understanding of its...
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Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has in a communication to President Droupadi Murmu proposed September 21 as the date for the swearing-in of Chief Minister-designate Atishi, sources said on Wednesday. They said outgoing Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's resignation letter has also been...
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Update: Two personnel of the Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) were killed and as many others injured after their colleague opened fire at them in their camp in Chhattisgarh's Balrampur district on Wednesday, a senior official said. The incident took place at around 11 am in the camp of...
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AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sandeep Pathak on Wednesday said the party will be holding rallies in Delhi where outgoing Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will interact with people to know about their decision on his honesty. Talking to PTI-Videos, Pathak, who is also the party's national general...
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said that the flood-like situation in some parts of the state was man-made due to unbridled release of water by DVC from its dams in Maithon and Panchet. Banerjee, who is visiting the affected areas in Hooghly district, told reporters...
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Two jawans of Chhattisgarh Armed Force killed, two injured after colleague opens fire at them in Chhattisgarh's Balrampur. Details awaited.
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A voter turnout of 41.17 per cent was recorded till 1 pm in the first phase of Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls on Wednesday, the Election Commission said. The voting began at 7 am amid tight security arrangements. According to officials, the maximum voting percentage among the 16...
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AAP MP Sanjay Singh on Wednesday confirmed that former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will move out of his house and leave all the facilities provided to him.Following Kejriwal's recent resignation, Singh highlighted the sacrifices made by the Chief Minister, noting that he plans to forgo...
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BJP's Rajya Sabha member Anil Bonde has said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's tongue should be singed as what he said about reservation was dangerous. His remark made on Tuesday invited criticism from the opposition parties. It comes in the wake of Shiv Sena's Buldhana MLA Sanjay Gaikwad...
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Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson Sanjay Raut on Wednesday alleged conspiracy against Rahul Gandhi and threat to his life, as he condemned the remarks made by BJP-Shiv Sena lawmakers against the Congress leader. Talking to reporters, he also questioned the silence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi...
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Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday urged people in Jammu and Kashmir to vote for the INDIA bloc, saying every such vote will ensure the return of their rights and bring employment. Voting was underway on Wednesday for the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir for...
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A court in Chandigarh has issued notices to BJP MP and actress Kangana Ranaut and others on a complaint accusing them of maligning the image of Sikhs in her upcoming movie 'Emergency'. The notices were issued by the Chandigarh district court on Tuesday on a plea filed by advocate Ravinder...
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Junior doctors on protest
Agitating junior doctors on Wednesday wrote to West Bengal Chief Secretary Manoj Pant, seeking a discussion on certain key unresolved issues like security in hospitals as a pre-condition for lifting their ongoing dharna outside the state health department headquarters. The doctors...
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The Congress on Wednesday filed a police complaint over the recent statements of leaders belonging to the ruling NDA targeting Rahul Gandhi. The party alleged that the statements were aimed at jeopardising the safety and security of the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and to disturb...
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Jammu and Kashmir 1st phase Assembly elections: 26.72% voter turnout recorded till 11 am in Jammu and Kashmir, as per the Election Commission of India.Anantnag 25.55% Doda 32.30% Kishtwar 32.69% Kulgam 25.95% Pulwama 20.37% Ramban 31.25% Shopian 25.96%Polling for the...
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Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao's 'Stree 2' has etched its name in cinematic history by becoming the highest-grossing Hindi film ever, surpassing the lifetime collections of Shah Rukh Khan's 'Jawan'.Trade analyst Taran Adarsh confirmed the news on his official X handle.#Stree2 scripts...
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AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal on Wednesday alleged that Delhi Chief Minister-designate Atishi's parents had close ties with SAR Geelani who was an accused in the 2001 Parliament attack case but later acquitted by the Supreme Court. Atishi Marlena's parents had close ties with SAR...
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More than 37,000 idols of Lord Ganesh and Goddess Gauri were immersed in water bodies across Mumbai by Wednesday morning as devotees bade farewell to their favourite elephant-headed deity with the conclusion of the festival, officials said. The immersion processions, which began on Tuesday...
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National Conference (NC) vice president Omar Abdullah on Wednesday expressed hope that voters in Jammu and Kashmir would avoid fragmentation of their votes, warning that many independent candidates in the Valley were contesting with the aim to divide the ballot. People will have to keep it...
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Communist Party of India-Marxist leader Mohammed Yousuf Tarigami, 77, has been continuously winning assembly elections from 1996 onwards from Kulgam, which is a record of sorts in Kashmir.This election, his challenger has come from the most unexpected quarter -- the Jamaat-E-Islami, a banned...
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The first phase of voting in Jammu and Kashmir saw a cumulative voter turnout of 11.11 per cent as of 9 am on Wednesday, as per the Election Commission of India.According to the latest data issued by ECI, Kishtwar recorded a voter turnout of 14.83 per cent as of 9 am taking the lead while Pulwama...
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From the time he first rose to prominence during the movement against the then UPA government, Arvind Kejriwal has regularly grabbed headlines for his surprise moves and decisions.Utkarsh Mishra/Rediff.com lists 10 such instances. Read more here.
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Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar expressed disappointment on Tuesday over the lack of recognition for his development efforts in Baramati. Despite securing significant funds for the constituency, Pawar feels his contributions have not been fully appreciated by the people.He...
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Did you know this? Mandi BJP MP and actor Kangana Ranaut has edited a book. On the occasion of the PM's birthday yesterday she shared this image alongside writing on X: Today on this auspicious day of @narendramodi ji birthday launching a book edited by me at The India international...
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CNN.com: Days following an apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, both presidential candidates pressed on with campaign efforts in must-win states. Vice President Kamala Harris spoke at a panel in Philadelphia, while Trump hosted a town hall in Flint,...
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Suspected militants launched a fresh attack at Mongbung Meitei village in Manipur's Jiribam district, police said on Wednesday. Militants fired several rounds from sophisticated weapons around 7 pm on Tuesday evening prompting retaliation from village volunteers in the area, the police said....
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Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday urged voters in Jammu and Kashmir to remember who is responsible for the travesty of downgrading a state to a Union Territory when they cast their vote. Kharge asserted that the people of Jammu and Kashmir are eager to safeguard their rights...
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Jammu and Kashmir votes: BJP candidate from Kishtwar, Shagun Parihar says, I am getting love and blessings from the people. I have faith that the people of Kishtwar will bless their daughter. I am sure they will accept BJP's slogan of 'Sab ka sath, sab ka vishwas, sab ka vikas' and ensure BJP's...
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Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Tuesday rued that despite his efforts to bring substantial funds and development to Baramati constituency, his contributions have not been adequately recognised by the local populace.Speaking at an event in Pune, the Baramati MLA said, I have been...
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American lawmakers and community leaders Tuesday condemned vandalism of a Hindu temple in New York and called for bringing the guilty to the book. I strongly condemn this act of desecration of a Hindu temple in Melville, NY. Freedom of worship is a bedrock of our democracy. There is no place...
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday urged the people in Jammu and Kashmir to vote in large numbers and strengthen the festival of democracy. Voting began for the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, first time since the abrogation of Article 370, as 24...
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Voting began for the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, first time since the abrogation of Article 370, as 24 constituencies spread over seven districts of the Union Territory went to polls in Phase 1 amid tight security arrangements, officials said. ...
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Former United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that he will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi next week during his upcoming visit to the United States.The Republican presidential candidate made the announcement while campaigning in Michigan.PM Modi is fantastic, said Trump.He happens...
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Junior doctors agitating over RG Kar murder early Wednesday said they will continue their sit-in and not join duty, despite the state appointing Manoj Kumar Verma as the new Kolkata Police chief, replacing Vineet Goyal, and removing two senior health department officials, giving in to the medics'...
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The Tata Institute of Social Sciences has revoked the ban on Progressive Students Forum, the left-leaning student body claimed on Tuesday. In a statement, the PSF said with the lifting of the ban, the united struggle of the students ensured that such actions could not survive even for a...
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The Supreme Court collegium on Tuesday tweaked its July 11 resolution relating to the appointment of the chief justices for the high courts of Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. On July 11, the apex court collegium, comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and...
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Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad/Courtesy Facebook
In yet another provocative statement, Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad has threatened to `bury any Congress dog' coming to his programme. On Monday, the Buldhana legislator's announcement of a `reward' for anyone chopping off Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's tongue had set off a huge political...
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