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The TDP flew their corporators abroad to prevent cross-voting ahead of the April 19 Great Vishakapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) mayoral election. The YSRCP also plans to shift their corporators abroad as the both camps wanted to avoid poaching from the other side. YSRCP holds 59 of...
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A total of 130 passengers were rescued from a boat on Friday after the vessel was damaged due to strong winds and was in danger of capsizing, a police official said. The incident took place at 5:30pm when the boat was on its way from Gateway of India in south Mumbai to Mandwa jetty in Alibag...
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hailed the AIADMK's decision to join the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance and asserted that it is important that the corrupt and divisive DMK is uprooted at the earliest in Tamil Nadu.Stronger together, united towards Tamil Nadu's progress! Glad that...
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Jammu and Kashmir's ruling National Conference on Friday said it has filed a petition in the Supreme Court challenging the recent amendments to the Waqf Act. The party first announced its decision to challenge the Act, which it termed a constitutionally alarming interference in the religious...
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Panic gripped the bus stand area after an unclaimed bag was found in front of a lodge in Jammu city, officials on Friday said.A red-coloured bag was found lying unclaimed in front of Jehangir Muslim hotel in the bus stand area and the information was passed on to the police, they said.The...
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The anti-narcotics task force of Punjab police has apprehended a drug smuggler and recovered over 18 kg heroin, officials on Friday said.He and one of his associates were linked to a Pakistan-based drug trafficker.In a well-coordinated operation, the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (@ANTFPunjab),...
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A journalist has been asked to take down some videos related to a Ram Navami procession in Mumbai by X though he has refused to do so by asserting that he is only documenting hate. Independent scribe Kunal Purohit had uploaded videos on X of a Ram Navami procession outside Mumbai...
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The commerce ministry is actively tracking developments in global trade, particularly in relation to tariff changes, import surges, and export-related challenges, an official statement said on Friday.In this backdrop, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade has operationalised a dedicated...
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YS Jagan Mohan Reddy-led YSRCP on Friday alleged that nearly 100 cows died over the past three months at Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam goshala due to the negligence and poor maintanance of the temple body. However, TTD has strongly refuted these allegations, labeling social media claims of...
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The rupee surged 58 paise against the greenback to settle at 86.10 on Friday due to a sharp correction in the US dollar and a strong rebound in the domestic equity markets.The surge in the local unit came a day after US President Donald Trump suspended the 26 per cent tariffs on India till July...
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A fire broke out at Parishkar 1 apartments in the Khokhra area of Ahmedabad in Gujarat on Friday, officials said. In the visuals, smoke was seen billowing out of the apartment. As per the officials, five fire tenders rushed to the spot to control the fire. No...
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In view of the upcoming T-20 matches of the Indian Premier League at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium, the Delhi Metro will extend its last train timings across all lines, including the Airport Express Line, to accommodate spectators returning home after the games. To manage the expected crowd...
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India's forex reserves jumped $10.872 billion to $676.268 billion during the week ended April 4, the Reserve Bank of India said on Friday. The overall kitty had jumped $6.596 billion to $665.396 billion in the previous reporting week. This is the fifth consecutive week of an increase in...
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More than 15 flights were diverted at the Delhi airport on Friday evening due to inclement weather conditions. The national capital witnessed strong dust storms and gusty winds.A source said that over 15 flights were diverted at the Indira Gandhi International Airport.Due to inclement...
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Three Indian nationals have been arrested from Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu on charges of drug trafficking, the Nepal police said. The police arrested Indian national Irfan Ahmad Kasaliparambil Basheer, 25, from the Kathmandu airport along with over 10 kg of hemp on Thursday...
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Tension prevailed in a village here after local authorities removed an Ambedkar statue installed without permission on a government land, the police said on Friday. Authorities continue to monitor the situation at Ekauni village in Bhadohi district, with heavy police deployment in place to...
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Gold prices surged by Rs 6,250 to hit a record high of Rs 96,450 per 10 grams in the national capital on Friday due to heavy demand from local jewellers and retailers, according to the All India Sarafa Association. Analysts said the precious metal hitting lifetime high levels in the...
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The Bharatiya Janata Party MP from Himachal Pradesh's Mandi Lok Sabha seat, Kangana Ranaut, speaks like an actor and she should not be taken seriously, said state Industry Minister Harshwardhan Chauhan on Friday. Replying to a question that Kangana had recently said she received electricity...
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The police used batons and water cannons at a rally to disperse Congress workers from advancing towards Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's official residence in Patna on Friday. Several Congress leaders and workers, including Kanhaiya Kumar, were detained by the police, an officer...
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The commerce ministry has alerted the customs authorities to maintain strict vigilance on imports and exports amid concerns about possible dumping of goods and re-routing of consignments from India to third countries following imposition of high tariffs by the US on China, an official...
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The much-awaited Socio-Economic and Education Survey report, popularly known as the caste census, was presented before the Karnataka cabinet on Friday. Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said, Some ministers said they want to go through the recommendations first....
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Akshay Kumar on Friday said only a fool would criticise his social dramas such as Padman and quickly backtracked when informed about Jaya Bachchan's criticism of the title of his film Toilet Ek Prem Katha. If she has said it, then it must be right. I don't know. If I have made a mistake...
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Experience Sholay in the soft, magical style of Studio Ghibli. This tribute brings a fresh, animated charm to one of Bollywood's most-loved films.Take a look.
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A surveyor of a private firm, who went missing while at work in the Rann of Kutch in Gujarat five days ago, was found dead in the desert, police said on Friday. The body of Arnab Pal (55) was found near Bela village in Rapar taluka of Kutch district on Thursday evening, an official said. As...
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Any assessment of how Bangladesh perceives its bilateral relations with India must consider the staggering degree of anti-India sentiment that exists after the fall of the Hasina govt last August, writes Swapan Dasgupta.Read the column here.
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Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez and Chinese prez Xi Jinping meet in Beijing
China on Friday continued its tit-for-tat move against the Trump administration's tariffs by hiking its additional levies on imports from the US to 125 per cent against duties of 145 per cent by America even as it evinced interest in dialogue with Washington to resolve the impasse.Announcing an...
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The pause in reciprocal tariffs by the US administration offers Indian businesses a short-term advantage -- especially in sectors like textiles, leather, engineering, and electronics, where India competes directly with China, said Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) Founder, Ajay...
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Indian stock indices closed handsomely higher on Friday, supported by the Trump's decision to pause the reciprocal tariffs on dozens of countries, including India, for 90 days.
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Benchmark Sensex surged by 1,310 points while Nifty closed above 22,900 level on Friday after the US announced suspension of additional tariffs on India for 90 days until July 9 this year. Defying a bearish trend in world markets, the 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex jumped 1,310.11 points or...
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The death toll due to lightning strikes and hailstorms in Bihar climbed to 61 after 36 more fatalities were reported, officials said on Friday. While 39 people died due to hailstorms and rain-related incidents, 22 people died due to lightning strikes on Thursday. Twenty-five deaths were...
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Mumbai terror attack accused Tahawwur Rana allegedly said the Indians deserved it and commended the nine LeT terrorists killed during the attack, suggesting that they should be given Nishan-e-Haider, Pakistan's highest gallantry award, according to the US Department of Justice. The US on...
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Maharashtra Minister Pratap Sarnaik on Friday demanded that terror accused Tahawwur Rana be hanged till death at the India-Pakistan border for his involvement in the 2008 Mumbai attacks so that the neighbouring country was aware of the consequences of pulling such an act. Tahawwur Rana's...
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Weeks after the late Maqbool Fida Husain's painting, Untitled (Gram Yatra), set a new record for modern Indian artwork, going for a staggering Rs 118.7 crore ($13.75 million) at a Christie's auction, Saffronart's 25th Anniversary Live Sale set another world record -- for the...
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Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday called on the EU to join Beijing in opposing bullying from the US, saying there are no winners in a tariff war. China and the EU are firm supporters of economic globalisation and free trade, Xi said during a meeting with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro...
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Update: China on Friday raised its additional tariffs on imports from the US to 125 per cent in retaliation to the Trump administration's 145 per cent levies on Chinese exports. The Chinese Commerce Ministry in Beijing said China raised additional tariffs to 125 per cent on imported US...
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China raises additional tariffs to 125 per cent on imported US product. US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) defended his decision to raise tariffs on China to 125 per cent, stating, somebody had to do it. The President, during his meeting with Roger Penske's NASCAR, INDY,...
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The Supreme Court has said ED should also think of the fundamental rights of the people and frowned upon the agency's plea seeking the transfer of the Nagrik Apurti Nigam (NAN) scam case from Chhattisgarh to New Delhi.A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan questioned the agency on how...
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Tahawwur Rana is in NIA custody
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has placed Tahawwur Rana, a key architect of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, under 18-day custody. Investigators suspect that similar terror plots were devised for multiple cities across India. To piece together the full scope of the conspiracy, officials may...
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A 91-year-old man accused of stabbing his 88-year-old wife following accusations of an illicit relationship has been granted bail by the Kerala High Court. The petitioner, Thevan, had been living with his wife, Kunjali, when tensions arose over suspicions she voiced about his...
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Security has been stepped up outside the NIA headquarters where Mumbai attacks mastermind Tahawwur Hussain Rana has been lodged after the agency secured his 18-day custody following his extradition from the US.We have stepped up security arrangements outside the NIA headquarters to maintain law...
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Calling Kashi Purvanchal's economic map, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that Varanasi's development has accelerated in the last 10 years, adding that Kashi is not just an ancient city but also a progressive city. After laying the foundation stone and inaugurating multiple...
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A tariff reprieve from President Donald Trump sent global markets soaring on Wednesday, with the White House saying it's been in touch with dozens of countries about striking deals, lining up calls and meetings in the coming weeks.But one country was conspicuously absent from any...
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Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) MP Supriya Sule on Friday welcomed the extradition of 26/11 terror attack accused Tahawwur Rana and said that those who fled India after committing a crime must be recalled. Of course, we welcome it (Rana's extradition). Anybody who's...
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Chhorii 2 frustrates way more than it frightens, writes Sukanya Verma. Read before you watch.
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Office rentals in India continued their upward trend, with rents rising between 3.8 per cent and 8.2 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y), even as global office markets remained under pressure in 2024, according to Vestian, a workplace solutions firm.Vestian's report showed leasing activity touched a...
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Congress leader and former Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde has complimented the BJP government for the extradition of a key accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, Tahawwur Rana, stating that this government has done a good thing.Speaking to ANI, Shinde praised the BJP government's...
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Every year, Calcutta's cemeteries attract tourists. Who are they and why do they come? Read the interesting story here.
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The Delhi government on Thursday signed an MoU to implement the Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM ABHIM) in the national capital. Approximately 2,406 crore will be allocated for improving health infrastructure in Delhi under PM ABHIM, Delhi Chief Secretary...
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US Marshals transfer Rana to NIA custody
Following the successful extradition of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack accused Tahawwur Hussain Rana from the United States, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) faced a major challenge: keeping the entire transit operation under wraps due to credible threats from Pakistan-based terror...
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Garlic is a member of the onion-like plant group known as the Allium genus. According to Healthline, when the pods or garlic cloves are sliced or pressed, they produce allicin. After ingestion, allicin, a sulphur-based substance, makes its way through the digestive tract and begins working...
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India's largest IT services firm by revenue, Tata Consultancy Services, said it was deferring salary hikes for employees starting April, citing the growing macroeconomic uncertainty intensified by the ongoing tariff war between the US and other countries.The hikes will be implemented later in the...
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Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit three Southeast Asian countries early next week to strengthen regional cooperation in his first tour abroad after US President Donald Trump slapped 145 per cent tariffs against China's exports intensifying the trade war with Beijing. Xi will pay state...
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The Allahabad High Court has sentenced local lawyer Ashok Pande to six-month imprisonment in a 2021 contempt case for appearing in court without a lawyer's robe and with his shirt unbuttoned. A division bench comprising Justices Vivek Chaudhary and BR Singh said on Thursday that exemplary...
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Market opens in green; currently at 75,205, up by 1358 points. Markets were closed yesterday on account of Mahavir Jayanti. The rise today is a result of US President Donald Trump pausing reciprocal tariffs for all countries (except China) for 90 days. However, Asian shares sank Friday after...
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Lenders to a special purpose vehicle (SPV) established by Indian edtech firm Byju's in Delaware, United States, have sued the startup's founder Byju Raveendran, his wife and cofounder Divya Gokulnath, and 'close business associate' Anita Kishore for allegedly misappropriating $533 million in...
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The US has sanctioned a United Arab Emirates-based Indian national and two India-based entities operating as part of Iran's 'shadow fleet' and involved in shipping Iranian oil.Jugwinder Singh Brar owns multiple shipping companies that boast a fleet of nearly 30 vessels, many of which operate as...
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Delhi State Legal Services Authority Counsel for Tahawwur Rana, accused in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, stated that the special National Investigation Agency court has given special instructions to the agency to ensure a comprehensive medical test when Rana is taken into custody.Delhi State...
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The 26/11 terror attacks shocked the entire world and America has long supported India's efforts to ensure that those responsible are brought to justice, the United States has said, as Pakistani-Canadian Tahawwur Hussain Rana was extradited to India to face justice for his involvement in the...
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A Special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court on Friday sent Tahawwur Rana, the 26/11 Mumbai attacks accused, to 18-day of custody of the NIA.Rana was brought to the NIA headquarters late Thursday.The agency said that it would question him in detail in order to unravel the complete...
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The UPI transactions hit Rs 24.77 lakh crore in March.
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The Indian Embassy in Myanmar on Thursday confirmed the repatriation of 32 Indian nationals who were victims of scam operations in the Myawaddy region. In a statement, the Embassy reiterated its warning against falling for fraudulent job offers and emphasised that unauthorised movement...
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NIA presented compelling evidence, including emails sent by 26/11 Mumbai attacks accused Tahawwur Rana, to justify his custody. The agency informed the court that custodial interrogation is crucial to uncovering the sinister plot. Investigators will also examine Rana's role in...
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