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Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale on Tuesday pitched for caste-based job quota in the private sector and said government-run enterprises are being privatized. Talking to reporters in Raipur, the Republican Party of India (A) president, who is aligned...
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Ramgarh district administration and Patratu dam authority in Jharkhand have sounded a flood alert in view of increasing water level in rivers Nalkari and Damodar. The water level of the dam in Patratu has touched the danger mark, an official said on Tuesday. Patratu dam water level has...
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The Uttarakhand government has made it mandatory for eataries on the Kanwar Yatra route in the state to prominently display their food licenses or registration certificates at their business establishments. Owners of hotels, dhabas, eateries on carts and stalls along the pilgrimage route...
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The Delhi high court on Tuesday set aside the decision refusing the premature release of the convict serving life term for the rape and murder of law student Priyadarshini Mattoo in 1996, saying the convict's reformative conduct was not considered. The high court said it found an element of...
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Zohran Mamdani gestures as he speaks during a watch party for New York City mayor primary election
In a significant upset, Indian-origin politician Zohran Mamdani has officially won the Democratic mayoral primary for New York City, as confirmed by a new vote count on Tuesday. This win cements his stunning defeat of former Governor Andrew Cuomo and positions him as the Democratic candidate...
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Karnataka government has written to the Drug Controller General of India demanding an investigation into the alleged unfair clinical trials being conducted at the Bengaluru-headquartered Health care Global Enterprises Limited. The move came following allegations levelled by Justice P Krishna...
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The three accused in law student gangrape case being taken to the court, in Kolkata./ANI Photo
The police custody of the three accused in connection with the alleged gangrape of a first-year student at a law college in Kolkata's Kasba area on Tuesday were extended by eight days till July 8 by a city court. The accused include the prime suspect, Monojit Mishra, a former student and...
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday spoke to US defence secretary Pete Hegseth and appreciated the unwavering support the US extended to India in its fight against terrorism.In a phone conversation, Singh and Hegseth also took stock of India-US defence collaboration.Excellent discussion to...
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Mumbai witnessed an increase in malaria, gastroenteritis, chikungunya and dengue cases during the first half of this calendar year as compared to the same period in 2024, the city civic body said on Tuesday. However, there was a decline in leptospirosis and COVID-19 cases in the...
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At least 94 people, including 53 security personnel, were killed in 78 terrorist attacks across Pakistan in June this year, according to a new report released on Tuesday. The monthly security report released by Islamabad-based think tank Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies...
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A special court in Mumbai on Tuesday denied interim bail to activist Ramesh Murlidhar Gaichor, an accused in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case, that he sought to visit his ailing father.Citing medical reports, the court held that his father's health condition was not serious and the accused...
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Rupee appreciated 17 paise to close at 85.59 against the US dollar on Tuesday, supported by weakness of the American currency in the overseas market and a positive tone in the domestic equities amid rise in risk appetite. Forex traders said the US dollar is trading at lowest levels since...
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A recent study warned that United States aid cuts could result in over 14 million deaths within the next five years, reversing global health progress, Khaama Press reported.A recent study has revealed that over 14 million people could lose their lives within the next five years due to cuts in US...
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Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday said he was lucky and hence he holds the post.Reacting to Aland Congress MLA B R Patil's statement, Siddaramaiah told reporters, Yes, I am lucky. That's why I became the Chief Minister.Patil, who is upset with the Housing Minister B Z Zameer Ahmed...
19:14
TN CM Stalin
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Tuesday said the custodial death of a 29 year-old man in Sivaganga was unjustifiable, and that no one should experience such a fate. The government will stand by the affected family, he said in a post on 'X.' In his telephonic conversation with...
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Sajjad Hussain, PTIPakistan on Tuesday said that it assumed the Presidency of the United Nations Security Council for the month of July with a 'sense of purpose, humility and conviction' to promote respect of law and multilateralism.The presidency of the Security Council -- the world body's power...
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The Election Commission has deferred a meeting with a multi-party opposition delegation sought by the Congress over the special intensive revision of electoral rolls in Bihar, as none of the parties have so far confirmed their presence, sources said on Tuesday. They said on June 30, a legal...
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Prime accused Monojit Mishra
The father of one of the accused in the alleged gangrape case at a law college in Kolkata has expressed faith in the judiciary, saying that the court will decide the further course of action. The matter is subjudice and investigation is underway. I have been saying from the beginning that I...
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Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty closed higher in a range-bound trade on Tuesday, helped by gains in index heavyweight Reliance Industries and HDFC Bank. The 30-share BSE Sensex rose by 90.83 points or 0.11 per cent to settle at 83,697.29 with 13 of its constituents closing higher...
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The bromance that went bust
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) reiterated his opposition to electric vehicle (EV) mandates, criticising government subsidies for Tesla CEO Elon Musk and questioning the broader push for EV adoption in the United States. Trump said that Musk may receive more subsidies than...
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The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) on Tuesday observed that the Royal Challengers Bengaluru are prima facie responsible for the stampede outside Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 4, which led to the death of 11 people. Nearly 2.5 lakh fans thronged the MG Road and Cubbon Road areas near the...
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AICC general secretary and party's Karnataka in-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala on Tuesday ruled out gathering any opinion on leadership change, remarks that came in the wake of internal bickering in the Congress' state unit over the matter. Surjewala said that he has been meeting the MLAs...
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Oil marketing companies revised the prices of commercial LPG gas cylinders on Tuesday, reducing the cost of a 19 kg commercial cylinder by Rs 58.50. The new rates came into effect from July 1, bringing relief to commercial users such as hotels, restaurants, and businesses. While in Delhi,...
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Jammu and Kashmir Police has apprehended a man using a fake Yatra registration card at Baltal on Monday, taking swift action to ensure the sanctity and security of the ongoing Amarnath Yatra (SANJY-2025). The accused was identified as Shivam Mittal, son of Krishan Mittal, and a resident of...
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One of the passengers on the Indigo 6E 679 late evening flight from Vadodara to Mumbai on June 28 shares his heart-stopping experience with Prasanna D Zore/Rediff. Read more here.
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Saying 'I love you' is only an expression of feelings and does not in itself amount to sexual intent, the Bombay High Court's Nagpur bench has said acquitting a 35-year-old man accused of molesting a teenage girl in 2015.Any sexual act includes inappropriate touching, forcible disrobing, indecent...
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Before we embark on a cinematic journey of love and heartbreak in Metro... In Dino, Mayur Sanap lists OTT anthologies serving a buffet of emotions... Take a look
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In a shocking incident, a minor girl who is visually impaired and was a student at a government-run school in Patna was raped over two years. The main accused was arrested and sent to jail after an FIR was lodged, police said on Tuesday.According to police officials, the 12-year-old student...
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India's manufacturing sector ended the first quarter of the financial year on a high note, as shown by the HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), which rose to 58.4 in June from 57.6 in May.According to HSBC, this is the highest level in 14 months and well above the long-term...
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The authorities of South Calcutta Law College have expelled three accused in the alleged gang rape of a 24-year-old student from the institute, an official said on Tuesday. Prime accused Monojit Mishra, who was serving as an ad-hoc faculty member at the college, was among those expelled from...
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has refuted US President Donald Trump's claims that he used trade to force India and Pakistan to accept a ceasefire after tensions escalated between the two nations following India's Operation Sindoor. Jaishankar said he was present when Prime Minister...
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Colourful posters of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi have appeared at the ruling JD-U's offices in Patna. The messaging from the posters message is clear: Nitish and Modi are together and there is unity between the JD-U and the BJP.This is probably the...
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Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Tuesday said his government will engage with the management of Sigachi Industries Ltd to ensure that a compensation of Rs 1 crore is paid to the kin of those who died in the explosion at the pharma plant in Pashamylaram. Reddy, who visited the blast...
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Protests outside the law college where the girl was raped
Kolkata Police Commissioner Manoj Kumar Verma urged everyone, including the media, to refrain from revealing the identity of the victim of the alleged gangrape case which took place inside the campus of the South Calcutta Law College on social media or anywhere else. Manoj Kumar Verma said,...
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Maharashtra Congress MLA Nana Patole was suspended from the state legislative assembly for a day on Tuesday after he climbed the speaker's podium. Soon after the Question Hour, Patole, who is the former assembly speaker, demanded action against BJP MLA Babanrao Lonikar and Agriculture Minister...
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While choosing a cooking oil, go for a variety with under 4 gm saturated fat in each tablespoon, is free from trans fats and is not a hydrogenated oil, says the American Heart Association. Take a look
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Don't believe in ghosts? But these 9 spots will, nevertheless, bring on the goose bumps. They're spooky and associated with stories of odd happenings... Spend the night here.
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Prime accused Monojit Mishra
The 24-year-old law student of a Kolkata college, who has alleged that an alumnus and two current students raped her on campus, has said in her complaint that she suffered a panic attack before the assault and that the main accused, Monojit Mishra, asked a co-accused to get an inhaler for her,...
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Taking a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of his visit abroad, the Congress on Tuesday said the frequent flier PM is off on a five-nation jaunt and alleged that he is running away from four issues, including the Manipur situation and US President Donald Trump's claims about bringing...
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Dost dost na raha...
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) claimed that Tesla CEO Elon Musk's business would not survive without government subsidies, suggesting that Musk would probably have to close up shop and head back home to South Africa if subsidies are not given to him.Trump stated that Musk was...
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The makers have started the production work on Devil Wears Prada 2, Disney's sequel to the 2006 hit film starring Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep and Emily Blunt. Also featuring Stanley Tucci in the lead role, The Devil Wears Prada was adapted from Lauren Weisberger's novel of the same...
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The National Commission for Women (NCW) took suo motu cognisance of a media report regarding the suicide of a newly-wed woman in Tamil Nadu, allegedly due to dowry harassment. The Commission demanded urgent action and accountability from the authorities. NCW Chairperson, Vijaya Rahatkar,...
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The systematic investment plan (SIP) data for the first five months of 2025 highlights distinct investor behaviour based on location and investment mode. In smaller towns and rural areas, referred to as B-30 in mutual fund terminology, SIP closures in direct plans were 2.6 times higher than...
10:58
Consumer electronics maker Sony India is eyeing a top line of 10,000 crore in the next two-three years as the share from audio categories continues to rise, a top company executive said on Monday. This comes even as the Indian market continues to be the fourth largest, in revenue terms, for Sony...
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In a chilling crime that has left Bhopal stunned, a 29-year-old woman was strangled to death by her live-in partner in Gayatri Nagar. The accused, 32-year-old Sachin Rajput, not only killed Ritika Sen, but also wrapped her body in a blanket and slept beside it for two nights - all while...
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Telecom equipment manufacturer Ericsson has unveiled its first antenna model manufactured in India, aimed at global markets. Unveiled at an event attended by Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Monday, Ericsson said the new antenna is ready for commercial release in June, with...
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The government's capital expenditure (capex) witnessed an increase of 54 per cent in the April-May period of 2025-26 (FY26) compared to last year when capex was subdued due to elections, according to the latest data released by the Controller General of Accounts (CGA) on Monday.Revenue-wise too,...
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Taking a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of his visit abroad, the Congress on Tuesday said the frequent flier PM is off on a 5-nation jaunt and alleged that he is running away from four issues, including the Manipur situation and US President Donald Trump's claims about bringing about...
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said that it is a very gross oversimplification and even misleading at times to make the India-US relationship about China. Jaishankar was responding to a question on how much of the India-US relationship is defined by its stance on China. I think...
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The Yamnotri Highway is blocked near Silai Band and Ojari due to landslides and some parts of the highway being washed out. Efforts to restore the highway are underway at a rapid pace. The pilgrimage to Gangotri Dham is proceeding smoothly, and the Gangotri travel route is open and operational.
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In view of the rising water level of the Ganga river in Uttarakhand's Rishikesh, teams of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and local police have issued appeals to public to stay in safe areas as continuous rainfall has led to an increase in the water levels of the river. In...
09:53
Meta has begun the process to weed out unregulated markets advisors from its platforms like Facebook and Instagram by mandating them to display the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) registration number while advertising securities and investment-related advertisements. In March...
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IndusInd Bank has submitted its list of probable candidates for the position of MD & CEO to the Reserve Bank of India, ahead of the June 30 deadline, a source close to the development said. The RBI had given the bank's board time until June 30 to submit the list of probable names for the...
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In a letter to Union Food Processing Minister Chirag Paswan, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam Lok Sabha member Kanimozhi Karunanidhi has highlighted the distress that mango farmers in Tamil Nadu are facing because of a sharp reduction in pulp content in mango-based beverages. In the letter, which...
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High-end cars, CNG/LNG vehicles and goods carriers in Maharashtra are set to become more expensive from Tuesday due to the revised one-time tax structure of the state government, officials said.The cap for one-time tax will now be Rs 30 lakh, against the existing Rs 20 lakh, which means cars with...
09:43
Two brothers-in-law allegedly raped the wife of a BSF jawan on multiple occasions and blackmailed her using obscene videos, police in Uttar Pradesh's Pilibhit said on Monday. An FIR has been lodged against seven persons, including the rape survivor's in-laws, in connection with the...
09:25
India is not desperate to conclude an early-tranche trade deal with the United States by the July 9 deadline when the Donald Trump administration's 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs is expected to end, but both sides are positively engaged towards a pact despite challenges, a government official...
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The toll in the explosion at the Sigachi Industries' pharma plant in Pashamylaram has rose to 34, a senior police official said on Tuesday.Several bodies have been found under the debris while removing it. As many as 31 bodies have been extricated from the debris while three died in hospital...
08:59
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar left on a three-day official visit to the US on Monday on the invitation of Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Dr Jaishankar's visit comes in the context of India-US negotiations on the bilateral trade agreement, and New Delhi's unhappiness at US President...
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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt described India as a strategic ally in the Indo-Pacific region during a press briefing on Monday (US local time). She also highlighted the strong personal relationship between US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra...
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The police on Monday arrested seven pilgrims after a violent clash between Nihangs and a local businessman near Uttarakhand's Jyotirmath, officials said. The accused also attacked a police officer with sharp weapons while he was trying to intervene, injuring him, they added. Nihang...
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Metro Railway services were disrupted for around two hours in parts of the Blue Line during office hours on Monday as rainwater suddenly seeped into the tunnel between Central and Chandni Chawk stations. A Metro Railway Kolkata spokesperson said truncated services were run between Maidan and...
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BJP MLA Nitesh Rane
Shiv Sena minister Bharat Gogawale has expressed regret to his cabinet colleague and BJP MLA Nitesh Rane for the remarks on the latter's father and former Union minister Narayan Rane, sources said on Monday. On Saturday, Gogawale claimed Narayan Rane, a BJP MP and former chief minister, did...
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