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Blowing the cracks within the INDIA bloc wide open, Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal launched a sharp counterattack against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, targeting him over the National Herald case and land grab case involving Robert Vadra.Kejriwal was responding to comments made by Gandhi...
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A new Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) case was reported in Pune on Tuesday, health officials said.The number of suspected GBS cases, thus, stood at 111, with 13 patients on ventilator, they said.'111 suspected patients of GBS have been found until now, besides one patient who died. Of these, 31 are...
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On the auspicious occasion of Mauni Amavasya on Wednesday, the Uttar Pradesh government has planned a flowery welcome for the devotees coming to the Maha Kumbh Mela for Amrit Snan at all the ghats in the Sangam area. Rose petals will be showered from the sky, enhancing the divinity of the...
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The News Broadcasting & Digital Standards Authority (NBDSA) has directed Times Now Navbharat and Zee News to remove segments of debates on the Israel-Hamas conflict and an encounter in Uttar Pradesh for allegedly violating its guidelines.In both the cases, the NBDSA, the self-regulatory body...
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Asserting that Artificial Intelligence tools like ChatGPT are not a substitute for critical thinking, Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani on Tuesday said the country would progress only through people's own intelligence, not through AI. India will become the 'most prosperous nation' in the...
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The railways is running 360 trains, including 190 special trains, for millions of devotees expected to visit the Maha Kumbh Mela on 'Mauni Amavasya', Satish Kumar, Chairman and CEO of the Railway Board, said on Tuesday. The 'Amrit Snan' on 'Mauni Amavasya' on Wednesday is expected to draw...
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The Mumbai police on Tuesday arrested Ukrainian actor Armen Ataine in connection with the Torres investment fraud case, officials said.The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the city police made the arrest, they said. Ataine was apprehended on Tuesday from Malvani, a western suburb, after his role...
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The United States has paused Pakistan's foreign assistance for re-evaluation, Geo News reported citing after an official at the US Consulate in Karachi confirmed the news to them.This has brought a halt to projects across several fronts ranging from the health sector, and agriculture to...
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The Election Commission on Tuesday sought factual evidence from Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal to substantiate his allegation that neighbouring Haryana is poisoning the Yamuna river, as it reminded him of legal provisions that can lead to up to three years' imprisonment for 'mischievous'...
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A total of 12 tigers died in less than a month across Maharashtra in various incidents, state Forest Minister Ganesh Naik has stated.Naik directed forest officials to implement strict measures to prevent such incidents in the future.A total of 12 tigers have lost their lives in various incidents...
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IndiGo, which used to operate flights to China, on Tuesday said it is awaiting more clarity and updates from the government on restarting the direct services to the neighbouring country.On Monday, India and China in-principle agreed to resume direct air services between the two countries as part...
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The rupee depreciated 25 paise to close at 86.56 (provisional) against the US dollar on Tuesday, as global risk sentiments were dampened amid tariff threats by the US President Donald Trump.Forex traders said the rupee continued to face pressure due to sustained foreign fund outflows and the...
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Anupam Kher has played 540 roles in his long career.Namrata Thakker picks 10 unusual parts on his stellar CV.
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Rashmika Mandanna plays Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj's wife Maharani Yesubai in Chhaava.Here are four other actresses who previously played the role.
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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday directed officials to make special arrangements for treating Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) patients.Fadnavis reviewed the preparedness to tackle patients infected with GBS, an immunological nerve disorder, in the state Cabinet meeting.The...
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Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Tuesday said raising the water tariff in Bengaluru has become unavoidable, as the water board is facing an annual loss of Rs 1,000 crore.He told reporters that he has directed officials to prepare a report on the proposed water tariff increase.I...
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With several Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) parties backing the Aam Aadmi Party for the February 5 assembly elections in Delhi, Trinamool Congress and Samajwadi Party leaders are set to campaign for the Arvind Kejriwal-led outfit, leaving aside the Congress, the largest...
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The 22-year-old daughter of late Chhattisgarh BJP leader Bheema Mandavi allegedly died by suicide in Dehradun, her family said on Tuesday. Bheema Mandavi himself had died in a blast carried out by Naxalites in 2019. Deepa Mandavi, who was doing a physiotherapy course in the Uttarakhand...
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi launched a blistering attack on AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday, saying the former chief minister came talking about bringing in clean politics but the biggest 'liquor scam' took place in Delhi under his watch.Addressing a public rally in Patparganj here for...
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The Mumbai police probing the attack on Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan said they have ample and strong evidence against the Bangladeshi national arrested in the case.Khan was attacked in the early hours of January 16 at his Bandra residence in Mumbai, where he was stabbed six times. On January 19,...
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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday informed the Calcutta High Court that it has received sanction from the West Bengal government to prosecute RG Kar Medical College and Hospital's former principal Sandip Ghosh in an alleged financial irregularities case.The single bench of...
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Among the Sensex shares, Bajaj Finance, Axis Bank, Bajaj Finserv, HDFC Bank, Tata Motors, Tata Steel, ICICI Bank, Mahindra & Mahindra, Zomato, IndusInd Bank, Maruti Suzuki India and Bharti Airtel were the major gainers.Sun Pharmaceutical, Larsen & Toubro, ITC, HCL Technologies, NTPC,...
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Snapping the two-day decline, benchmark stock index Sensex rebounded on Tuesday following intense buying in banking and rate-sensitive stocks as the RBI decided to inject liquidity into the financial system.The 30-share Sensex climbed 535.24 points or 0.71 per cent to settle at 75,901.41.During...
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About 55.1 per cent of truck drivers in India have compromised vision, while 53.3 per cent require distance vision correction and 46.7 per cent need near-vision treatment, a new report released on Tuesday revealed. The report prepared by IIT Delhi further said that about 44.3 per cent of...
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Filmmaker Kabir Khan has landed in Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh. He says, I am very excited. This happens once in 12 years. I feel fortunate to have come here. I will take a holy dip here too. These things are not about Hindus and Muslims, these are the things of our origin, our country and our...
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US stocks dropped sharply Monday -- and chipmaker Nvidia lost nearly $600 billion in market value -- after a surprise advancement from a Chinese artificial intelligence company, DeepSeek, threatened the aura of invincibility surrounding America's technology industry. Read...
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A 24-year-old woman in Maharashtra's Nagpur city allegedly committed suicide after making a emotional video call to her parents where she recounted harassment and abuse by her husband, police said on Tuesday.Following the incident on January 24, the police have registered a case against her...
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People taking longer to enter their 'dreaming' phase of sleep could be experiencing an early symptom of Alzheimer's disease, a neurodegenerative disorder that impairs thought processes and memory, a study has suggested.A good night's sleep is critical as the brain consolidates information learned...
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Amid the prevailing cases of Guillain-Baree Syndrome (GBS) in Maharashtra's Pune, the West Bengal Health and Family Welfare Department issued an official statement stating that there has been no increase in GBS cases in West Bengal since the end of December till date.The statement reads,...
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The Supreme Court allows custody parole of ex-councilor and riots accused Tahir Hussain to campaign for the Delhi assembly polls. Tahir Hussain has been allowed to campaign for the Delhi assembly polls under police custody from January 29 to February 3. His custody parole will be subject to...
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India lodges strong protest with Colombo over incident involving firing by Sri Lankan Navy to apprehend Indian fishermen. Two Indian fishermen have sustained serious injuries, the MEA said on the incident which occurred near Delft Island. The injured are being treated at a hospital in Jaffna.
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This quick Japanese style recipe comes together in a jiffy. Add whatever sauces or toppings that take your fancy. Take a look here.
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Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray won't campaign for the Congress or AAP in the Delhi assembly polls as the party has adopted a neutral stand, MP Sanjay Raut said on Tuesday. Raut stressed the AAP and Congress, both members of the INDIA bloc, are friends of Shiv Sena (UBT). We...
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday highlighted the vast potential of India's concert economy, citing the success of recent high-profile concerts like Coldplay's shows in Mumbai and Ahmedabad. Addressing the Utkarsh Odisha - Make in Odisha Conclave 2025, PM Modi highlighted the...
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The White House on Monday unveiled official portrait of US First Lady Melania Trump. In the image released in Black and White, Melania Trump is dressed in a suit, standing in front of a window with the Washington Monument in the rearview.While sharing the new portrait on X, US First Lady wrote,...
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Singer-actor Selena Gomez wept days after US President Donald Trump took the decision to decision to deport illegal immigrants from their country. Taking to her Instagram Stories, which was later deleted, Selena cried.I just wanted to say that I'm so sorry. All my people are getting...
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On Republic Day the President recognised the daring rescue of 41 workers trapped in a tunnel for 17 days in 2023 by humble rat-hole miners. The award hopefully will bring the forgotten superheroes back into the light. Archana Masih/Rediff.com reports.
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's remarks at a rally in Madhya Pradesh yesterday, in which he said backward classes had no rights before Independence and only kings were powerful, has riled up BJP leaders from erstwhile royal families, says NDTV.Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and his cousin and...
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An expected gathering of 40 crore people at the world's largest religious gathering for over a month and no call drops and seamless internet streaming. Telecom service providers and the Maha Kumbh Mela administration are on their toes to ensure smooth connectivity at the grand event set to...
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The 27-hour countdown for ISRO's historic 100th mission from this spaceport, launch of a Navigation satellite onboard a GSLV rocket commenced on Tuesday, sources in the space agency said. Also, this would be the first mission for ISRO Chairman V Narayanan, who assumed office on January...
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Maharashtra BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Tuesday claimed Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has insulted the sentiments of Hindus with his insensitive remarks on the saffron party leaders taking holy dip at the Sangam in Prayagraj. The Congress has consistently disrespected the...
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In a major revelation in the Saif Ali Khan attack case, the Mumbai Police has recorded the statement of a West Bengal-based woman, whose Aadhar Card was used by the accused to buy a sim card. According to the Mumbai Police, a team from Mumbai travelled to West Bengal and recorded the...
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Seven people have died and more than fifty others were injured after a bamboo platform erected during a religious event in Uttar Pradesh's Baghpat collapsed under the weight of the people.According to police, the Jain community in Baraut had organised a 'Laddoo Mahotsav' today and hundreds of...
10:43
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said he is the product of the bond that exists between India and the US, as top government officials and American lawmakers lauded the Indian community's contribution during Republic Day commemoration in Seattle. The Consulate General of India in Seattle hosted a...
10:29
The contribution of Unified Payments Interface (UPI) to the cumulative digital payments pie more than doubled in five years from 34 per cent in 2019 to 83 per cent in 2024, according to data from the Reserve Bank of India's payment system report.The share of other digital payment methods such as...
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A team from the National Investigation Agency (NIA) is likely to visit USA very soon to complete the formalities for the extradition of Tahawwur Rana, who is wanted in India for his role in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, Tahawwur Rana, who is wanted in India for his role in the 26/11 Mumbai...
10:09
Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra flagged the rise in digital frauds while emphasising the need for robust and proactive systems to thwart such attempts during his first interaction with managing directors and CEOs of public and private sector banks after taking charge.He also...
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In a remarkable tale of transformation, former Naxalite commander Sanjay Potam, also known as Badru, has been awarded the President's Medal for Gallantry for the third time. This prestigious honour recognizes his exceptional bravery and dedication to service.Badru, who surrendered in 2013, has...
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The ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela has attracted a significant number of devotees to Prayagraj, where they come to take a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam. As of 8 am on Tuesday, over 4.55 million people, including 1 million Kalpawasis, have taken a holy dip at the confluence of the Ganga and Yamuna...
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Dera Sacha Sauda chief and rape convict Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh has been granted 30-day parole. He will be walking out of the Sunaria jail in Haryana's Rohtak on Tuesday after being granted parole, sources said.Singh is serving a 20-year sentence given in 2017 for raping two of his disciples....
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A two-year-old boy has died after falling from an apartment on the first floor of a building in Maharashtra's Thane district, police said on Tuesday. The incident took place on Sunday afternoon in Badlapur area, they said. The child resided with his family on the second floor of the...
09:22
Former vice president Hamid Ansari cast his vote on Monday in the Delhi assembly elections from the comfort of his residence using the mobile postal ballot facility, officials said. Introduced by the Election Commission of India (ECI), the facility allows eligible electors to vote...
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United States President Donald Trump has said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi would probably be visiting the White House for a meeting with him in February.Trump told reporters on Monday aboard Air Force One on his way back to Joint Base Andrews from Florida.I had a long talk with him this...
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The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Mumbai Police, which is investigating the multi-crore Torres investment fraud, has arrested the company's Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Tausif Riyaz from Lonavala, officials said. Riyaz, also known as John Carter, had been absconding since a...
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United States President Donald Trump on Monday said that he discussed immigration issues with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during their phone call.Discussed immigration with Modi. India will do what is right when it comes to taking back illegal immigrants, news agency Reuters quoted Trump as...
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The United States will impose tariffs on the countries that harm America, President Donald Trump has said, as he named China, India and Brazil as high-tariff countries. We're going to put tariffs on outside countries and outside people that really mean harm to us. Well, they mean us...
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The Trump administration on Monday said that it is the responsibility of each nation to take back their citizens who are illegally present in the United States in a serious and expeditious manner.President Donald Trump has 'made it clear that under his administration, America will no longer be...
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