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23:56

MNS workers force autorickshaw driver to do sit-ups for abusing Raj Thackeray

MNS chief Raj Thackeray/File image
MNS chief Raj Thackeray/File image
MNS workers forced an autorickshaw driver to do sit-ups and apologise publicly after he allegedly abused Raj Thackeray and other leaders of the party in a viral video, leading to the registration of an FIR in Thane and his arrest, police said on Monday. A case against the viral video was...
23:51

Fire breaks out at commercial complex in Bengaluru, two rescued

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A fire broke out at the Greater Bengaluru Authority's (GBA) commercial complex here on Monday due to suspected electrical short circuit. Two people were rescued during the incident, officials said. The incident occurred around 10 AM on the first and second floors of the building located...
23:46

RSS-linked persons appointed as SIR assistants in MP

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Individuals linked to the BJP-RSS were appointed as assistants to Booth-Level Officers in Madhya Pradesh's Datia district for the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls with the collector on Monday calling it a 'mistake' and seeking explanation from officials. The Datia...
23:41

Court awards life to 3 Bawaria gang members for murder of AIADMK MLA

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A court in Chennai on Monday sentenced three members of the notorious Bawaria gang to life imprisonment in the case relating to the murder of AIADMK legislator K Sudarsanam in 2005 and dacoity. Sudarsanam was the AIADMK MLA of Gummidipoondi in neighbouring Thiruvallur district and Minister...
23:27

Chhattisgarh: Teenage girl hangs herself in school; principal held

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A 15-year-old girl allegedly committed suicide by hanging herself in the study room of a private school after accusing the principal of molesting and sexually harassing her in Chhattisgarh's Jashpur district, officials said on Monday. The principal was arrested after the class 9 student...
23:24

When Dharmendra and Modi bonded over parathas

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and actor Dharmendra, who breathed his last on Monday, came from diverse backgrounds but were known to share their love for parathas. In a video shared by The Modi Story, an X handle that shares anecdotes from the PM's life, the late Dharmendra is seen sharing a...
22:36

Ethiopian volcano erupts, flights disrupted

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Aviation regulator DGCA on Monday issued an advisory to airlines and airports to deal with possible disruptions due to the ash plume from the volcanic activity in Ethiopia. Ash clouds from the recent eruption of the HayliGubbi volcano in Ethiopia are impacting flight operations, and there...
22:25

UP police seize Bihar-bound truck carrying 6,085 litres of liquor; driver arrested

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The police arrested a man in the Duddhi area of Sonbhadra after recovering more than 6,000 litres of foreign liquor hidden in a truck bound for Bihar, officials said on Monday.The estimated value of the seized liquor, along with the truck, is about Rs 1.35 crore.Additional superintendent of...
21:50

50% WFH order issued for all govt, private offices in Delhi

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Delhi government offices and all private establishments in the city will function with 50 per cent staff strength, and the rest will work from home under stage three of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in view of high air pollution levels, according to an order issued on Monday. The...
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Chhattisgarh: 15 Maoists, including 9 carrying bounty of Rs 48 lakh, surrender

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As many as 15 Maoists, nine of them carrying a cumulative bounty of Rs 48 lakh, surrendered before security forces in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district on Monday, officials said.The cadres, including five women and members of the PLGA (People's Liberation Guerrilla Army), turned themselves in before...
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'Remarkable human being': Chiranjeevi mourns demise of actor Dharmendra

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Megastar Chiranjeevi expressed deep sorrow and paid a heartfelt tribute to legendary actor Dharmendra, who passed away at 89 on Monday.Calling him a remarkable human being, he wrote on X, Sri Dharmji was not only a legendary actor but also a remarkable human being. The humility and warmth I...
21:13

Delhi student's suicide: Three more teachers summoned for questioning

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The Delhi police on Monday summoned three more teachers of St Columbia's School in New Delhi for questioning in connection with the suicide of a Class 10 student over alleged mental harassment, an official said.On Sunday, two out of three other teachers who were given summons were questioned and...
20:46

Triple Murder In Patna

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Two motorcycle borne armed men shot dead a businessman at Bhuptipur in Patna. The killers were caught trying to flee by a mob of villagers who beat them to death.   This is the first such killings in Patna after Nitish Kumar's National Democratic Alliance government was sworn in...
20:42

Bail granted to Chinnaiah arrested in Dharmasthala case

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A court in Belthangady on Monday granted bail to C N Chinnaiah, who has been arrested on charges of perjury in connection with a case which was registered based on his complaint claiming dozens of bodies of women and minors were secretly buried in Dharmasthala in the last two decades. Last...
20:37

ED freezes Rs 523 cr in probe against WinZo, Gameskraft

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The Enforcement Directorate on Monday said it has frozen collective deposits worth about Rs 523 crore of online gaming companies WinZO and Gameskraft as the platforms allegedly held funds worth crores of rupees that should ideally have been refunded to players after India banned real-money gaming...
20:12

Rupee jumps 46 paise to close at 89.20 against US dollar

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The rupee rebounded sharply by 46 paise to settle at 89.20 (provisional) against the greenback on Monday, due to US dollar selling by banks and importers amid a dip in global crude oil prices. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened strong at 89.46 and moved in the range of 89.05...
20:01

India Gate protest: Court sends 5 demonstrators to 2-day judicial custody

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A Delhi court on Monday sent five protesters to two-day judicial custody in a case registered against them for allegedly using pepper spray on police personnel during a demonstration at the India Gate over rising air pollution levels in the national capital.Judicial magistrate Aridaman Singh...
19:43

Delhi's air quality hover close to 'severe'

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Delhi's air quality remained grim on Monday, hovering close to the 'severe' threshold as the city's overall AQI settled at 382, while 15 monitoring stations logged readings beyond the 400-mark, according to the CPCB. The 24-hour average AQI (Air Quality Index) settled at 382 on Monday, in...
19:23

Security tightened in Ayodhya ahead of Modi's visit to hoist flag

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The authorities have tightened security arrangements in Ayodhya for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit on Tuesday to ceremonially hoist a saffron flag on the spire of the Ram temple, symbolising the completion of its construction, officials said on Monday.Under the guidance of Chief Minister...
19:02

Bengaluru ATM cash heist: Police arrests two more; 9 held so far

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Two more suspects in the Rs 7.11 crore robbery case in Bengaluru have been arrested, bringing the total arrests to nine, the police said on Monday. Annappa Naik, a police constable attached to the Govindapura station in the city, who was arrested for his alleged involvement in the robbery...
18:56

Maha minister's PA held over wife's suicide; in police custody till Nov 27

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A personal assistant of Maharashtra cabinet minister Pankaja Munde was arrested here on Monday on charges of abetting the suicide of his wife, a dentist at a civic hospital, the police said. Dr Gauri Palve (28), wife of accused Anant Garje, allegedly hanged herself in her flat at Worli in...
18:48

Vice President Radhakrishnan, LS Speaker Birla mourn Dharmendra's death

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Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Monday mourned the death of Dharmendra and said the actor left behind a timeless legacy that will continue to inspire generations of artistes. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said the news of the passing of Dharmendra was heartbreaking and an irreplaceable loss...
18:39

Dharmendra's Punjab village mourn death of its iconic son

The Government Senior Secondary School in Sahnewal, where veteran actor Dharmendra studied./ANI on X
The Government Senior Secondary School in Sahnewal, where veteran actor Dharmendra studied./ANI on X
Dango and Sahnewal, two nondescript villages in Punjab's Ludhiana district situated more than 30 km apart, have one thing in common -- Bollywood's He-Man Dharmendra. And now they are united in grief over the passing of the showbiz legend. The star with a 65-year career spanning 300...
18:15

Indian cinema has lost an immortal icon with Dharmendra's death: Delhi CM

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Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said Indian cinema had lost an immortal icon with the passing away of veteran actor Dharmendra. Delhi Lt Governor V K Saxena also paid tributes to the actor, the actor's death marks the end of a golden era in Indian cinema. Dharmendra, the star who wrote...
17:59

Maha urban local bodies ordered to immunise stray dogs

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The Maharashtra government on Monday directed all urban local bodies to ensure compulsory immunisation of stray dogs and to set up dedicated helplines for public complaints. The state urban development department issued a Government Resolution in this connection following directions passed...
17:41

Sonam Wangchuk's detention: SC adjourns wife's plea to Dec 8

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk
The Supreme Court on Monday adjourned to December 8 the hearing on a plea filed by the wife of jailed climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, terming his detention under National Security Act as illegal, and an arbitrary exercise violating his fundamental rights. A bench of Justices Aravind Kumar...
17:24

A boxer's fervent wish and then... lunch with Dharmendra!

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All that boxer Amit Panghal wanted after winning his first and only Asian Games gold in September 2018 was a meeting with Dharmendra, the iconic film star who he had grown to love thanks to his father's adoration for him.To his surprise, within a day of going public with that wish on September 1,...
17:04

Stock markets fall for 2nd day

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Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty declined on Monday amid last-minute selling by cautious investors and lack of any major triggers. Paring early gains, the 30-share BSE Sensex declined by 331.21 points or 0.39 per cent to settle at 84,900.71. During the day, it dropped 521.81 points or...
16:56

Heartbreaking: Shah, Rahul pay tribute to Dharmendra

Dharmendra with Hema Malini
Dharmendra with Hema Malini
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Monday recalled the actor's illustrious journey in Bollywood of legendary actor Dharmendra who passed away in Mumbai at the age of 89 on Monday. He extended his condolences to Dharmendra's family. Taking to his X handle, Amit...
16:52

Kareena shares vintage pictures of Dharmendra, Raj Kapoor

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Remembering Dharmendra, Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor Khan dug out vintage and iconic pictures of the He-Man of Indian cinema with the Showman Raj Kapoor. In a monochrome picture, Dharmendra and Raj Kapoor could be seen sharing smiles as they greeted each other with a tight hug....
16:44

The OG of the good man is gone: Kajol mourns Dharmendra

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Kajol shares this picture of Dharmendra with her son Yug and writes: The OG of the Good Man is gone and the world is poorer for it.. somehow it seems like we are only losing the good people in it. Kind to the core and loved always . RIP Dharamji .. with love always (heart emoji).
16:26

Irreparable loss to cinema: BJP pays homage to Dharmendra

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BJP president J P Nadda on Monday condoled the demise of Dharmendra, saying it is an irreparable loss for Indian cinema and the art world. Dharmendra, the star who wrote himself into showbiz legend in a 65-year career spanning 300 films ranging from Satyakam to Sholay, died in Mumbai on Monday,...
16:02

Bollywood arrives in strength at Dharmendra's funeral

Dharmendra and Amitabha in the iconic film, Sholay
Dharmendra and Amitabha in the iconic film, Sholay
After learning about the demise of legendary actor Dharmendra, several members of the film industry gathered together at Pawan Hans crematorium in Vile Parle to pay their last respects to the He-Man of Bollywood. From megastar Amitabh Bachchan, his son Abhishek Bachchan, to veteran writer...
15:44

Dharmendra's demise great loss to Indian cinema: President Murmu

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President Droupadi Murmu on Monday said the demise of veteran actor and former Lok Sabha MP Dharmendra is a great loss to Indian cinema. One of the most popular actors, Dharmendra delivered numerous memorable performances during his decades-long illustrious career, Murmu said in a post on...
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When a starstruck Dharmendra broke into Dilip Kumar's home

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Much before he won the Filmfare talent contest to launch his foray into the film world, Dharmendra visited Bombay, boldly went to his idol Dilip Kumar's house, walked in and reached right up to his bedroom only to run away after the thespian woke up to find a stranger in his home. The...
15:24

Mobile users may be held liable for misuse of SIMs issued in their name: DoT

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Mobile subscribers may be held liable if a SIM card procured in their name is found to have been misused for cyber fraud or other illegal activities, an official statement said on Monday. The Department of Telecom (DoT) in the statement advised citizens to be cautious and avoid using mobile...
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Phenomenal, iconic actor: PM condoles Dharmendra's death

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PM Modi condoles Dharmendra's death.The passing of Dharmendra Ji marks the end of an era in Indian cinema. He was an iconic film personality, a phenomenal actor who brought charm and depth to every role he played. The manner in which he played diverse roles struck a chord with countless people....
14:42

Indian-origin man on Canada's most wanted list arrested

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Toronto police have arrested an Indian-origin man on Canada's 25 most wanted list with firearms and ammunition, police said. Nicholas Singh, 24, wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for Breach of Parole, was arrested on Friday, a statement issued by the Toronto Police said.Singh was arrested with a...
14:36

Read: The Justice BR Gavai interview

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Justice BR Gavai, the second Dalit Chief Justice of India (CJI), recently demitted office after completing over six years at the Supreme Court and a judicial career that stretched over two decades.Justice Gavai was appointed as an additional judge of the Bombay High...
14:31

Major collision averted at Delhi airport, plane lands on wrong runway

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A major collision was averted at the Indira Gandhi International Airport here on Sunday when an Ariana Afghan Airlines flight from Kabul mistakenly landed on a runway from where another flight was taking off, a senior DGCA official said. The regulator has already launched a probe into the...
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Veteran actor Dharmendra passes away

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Veteran actor Dharmendra passes away. He was 89. Dharmendra was unwell for several days and breathed his last today.The veteran actor had been treated at Mumbai's Breach Candy hospital and later taken home on November 12.Dharmendra's son, Bobby Deol's spokesperson, told Rediff, We are issuing a...
14:11

11 dead in separate bus accidents, several injured

The Tehri bus accident left 5 passengers dead
The Tehri bus accident left 5 passengers dead
At least 6 people, including a child were killed and more than 50 people were hospitalised after two passenger buses collided in Tamil Nadu's Tenkasi district on Monday, police said. The injured have been admitted to the hospital with severe injuries including fractures to their arms, legs,...
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11 dead in separate bus accidents, several injured

The Tehri bus accident left 5 passengers dead
The Tehri bus accident left 5 passengers dead
At least 6 people, including a child were killed and more than 50 people were hospitalised after two passenger buses collided in Tamil Nadu's Tenkasi district on Monday, police said. The injured have been admitted to the hospital with severe injuries including fractures to their arms, legs,...
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Rabri Devi alleges bias, seeks transfer of CBI, ED cases to another court

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Former Bihar chief minister Rabri Devi on Monday moved a plea seeking transfer of the CBI and ED cases registered against her to another court, saying she had a reasonable apprehension that fair and impartial justice would not be rendered. Devi is named as an accused in four cases, including...
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Modi to hoist saffron flag symbolising Ram Rajya at Ayodhya

PM at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya last year
PM at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya last year
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Ayodhya on Tuesday to ceremonially hoist a saffron flag on the spire of the Ram Janmbhoomi Temple, symbolising the completion of its construction. The right-angled triangular flag, measuring ten feet in height and twenty feet in length, bears the image...
12:57

I do not owe any debt to anybody: Ajit Pawar

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Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Monday defended his controversial vote for funds remark, asserting that despite decades of allegations, he owes no debt to anyone. Addressing a public rally at Jintur in Parbhani district ahead of the December 2 local body polls, the NCP...
12:24

Ex-CJI Gavai leaves Mercedes car for CJI

CJI Surya Kant
CJI Surya Kant
Former Chief Justice of India B R Gavai on Monday set a new precedent by leaving the official Mercedes-Benz car for his successor Surya Kant at the Rashtrapati Bhavan after the latter's swearing-in ceremony. Justice Gavai, who superannuated on November 23, reached the Rashtrapati Bhavan in the...
12:10

K'taka tussle: Sadhus at DKS home, MLA-backers in Delhi

Sadhus arrived at Shivakumar's residence to bless him this morning
Sadhus arrived at Shivakumar's residence to bless him this morning
Another batch of legislators backing Deputy Chief Minister D K Sivakumar have flown to New Delhi to meet Congress high command leaders, amid a power tussle within the ruling party in Karnataka over the CM change issue, party sources said on Monday. According to sources, at least six...
11:50

Pilot charged with raping crew member at 5-star hotel

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A 60-year-old pilot of a private aviation firm has been charged for allegedly raping a 26-year-old cabin crew member at a five-star hotel in Bengaluru last week, police said. The incident took place on November 18 when the accused, Rohit Saran, arrived at the hotel with his colleague and the...
11:23

I'm going to kill that son of a b***h: Musharraf on...

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Ex-CIA operations officer James Lawler, who led covert missions that penetrated, sabotaged, and ultimately exposed AQ Khan's global nuclear trafficking network, stated that the turning point came when US intelligence confronted Pakistan's leadership, including President Pervez Musharraf, with...
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The legacy of former CJI BR Gavai

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When I was a child, I loved reading Choose Your Own Adventure' storybooks. In these stories, you -- the reader -- were the protagonist. Every few pages, you would be asked to make a choice, which would lead you to different scenarios, and -- eventually -- to different endings. But the great...
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3 security personnel killed in suicide attack at paramilitary force HQ in Pak

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At least three security personnel were killed and two others injured in a suicide attack at a paramilitary force headquarters on Monday in Pakistan's Peshawar, according to a report. Three terrorists were also killed in the early morning attack at the Frontier Constabulary (FC) headquarters,...
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15 arrested for using pepper spray on Delhi Police

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The Delhi Police has arrested 15 people on charges of obstructing its personnel and assaulting them, besides blocking the road during a protest at the India Gate over rising air pollution levels in the national capital, an official said on Monday.On Sunday, the situation at the protest escalated...
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CJI Kant hugs Justice Gavai

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CJI Surya Kant shares a hug with his predecessor, former CJI BR Gavai, as they greet each other. Justice Surya Kant took oath as the 53rd Chief Justice of India today. Justice Kant was appointed as the next CJI on October 30 and will remain in the post for nearly 15 months. He will demit office...
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Justice Surya Kant takes oath as India's 53rd CJI

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Justice Surya Kant takes oath as the Chief Justice of India, at Rashtrapati Bhavan. President Droupadi Murmu administers the oath to him. He took over from Justice B.R. Gavai. Prior to his elevation, Kant was a Senior Advocate and also served as the Advocate General for Haryana.
10:07

Delhi AQI 396; like smoking 22 cigarettes

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A thick layer of haze engulfed the national capital on Monday morning as the average Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 396 at 7 am, falling under the 'very poor' category despite the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)-III in effect across Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR), according to...
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Pankaja Munde's PA arrested for 'abetting' wife's suicide

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A personal assistant of Maharashtra minister Pankaja Munde was arrested here on Monday on charges of abetment of his wife's suicide, police said. Dr Gauri Palve (28), wife of accused Anant Garje, allegedly hanged herself in her flat at Worli in central Mumbai on Saturday due to a domestic...
09:53

Dhaka sends fresh request to Delhi for Hasina's extradition

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Days after deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina received a death sentence from the Bangladesh International Crimes Tribunal, the interim government of Bangladesh has written to the Indian Ministry of External Affairs seeking her extradition.As per a report in the Dhaka Tribune, officials...
09:42

Mamdani stands by 'fascist', 'despot' remarks for Trump

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New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani met US President Donald Trump at the White House on Friday for their first in-person interaction, an encounter that remained cordial despite Mamdani refusing to retract his earlier criticism of the President.In an appearance on NBC News' Meet the Press on...
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BMC polls will be last election for Marathi people if...: Raj Thackeray

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Maharashtra Navnirman Sena president Raj Thackeray on Sunday said the upcoming Mumbai civic body polls might prove to be the last one for Marathi manoos if they don't remain alert.  Addressing the inauguration of the MNS Konkan Mahotsav in Mumbai, Thackeray appealed to the party workers...
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Indigo plane damaged after being struck by bird in Rishikesh

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An Indigo plane carrying passengers from Mumbai was damaged after being struck by a bird on the runway of Jolly Grant Airport near Rishikesh in Uttarakhand's Dehradun, officials said, adding that all 186 passengers on board are safe.  They said the incident occurred around 6:45 pm when a...
09:11

Modi returns from a 3-day visit to South Africa for G20 summit

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday returned to India after a three-day visit to South Africa for the G20 and IBSA meetings.     At the G20 Leaders Summit, Modi called for a global compact to prevent misuse of artificial intelligence and made a strong pitch for critical...
08:56

Andhra doctor dies by suicide over US visa rejection

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A 38-year-old woman doctor from Guntur district in Andhra Pradesh allegedly died by suicide at her flat in Hyderabad due to depression over not getting US visa, said a police official.The incident came to light on November 22 after her family members, who are staying in another locality of the...
08:26

Delhi air protest turns tense; agitators 'chilli spray' cops

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A protest at India Gate over rising air pollution levels in the national capital turned tense on Sunday after some demonstrators allegedly used chilli spray on police personnel while being removed from the spot, officials said.  The Delhi Coordination Committee for Clean Air in a statement...