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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said the Singapore authorities have sent singer Zubeen Garg's post-mortem and toxicology reports to the state police.He maintained that the Special Investigation Team (SIT), probing Garg's death, has made substantial progress and will submit the...
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At least 73 mobile phones collectively worth Rs 23.85 lakh were stolen during pop singer Enrique Iglesias' jampacked concert in Mumbai, police said on Friday.Police have registered seven first information reports (FIRs) about the thefts at the concert which took place at the MMRDA ground in...
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A 17-year-old girl, along with her male friends, allegedly killed her mother and staged the crime as a suicide at their home in Uttarahalli, police said on Friday.The deceased, identified as Netravathi (35), worked as a helper at a loan recovery firm, they said.The incident occurred on October...
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United States Vice President J D Vance on Friday addressed criticism over his comments on his interfaith marriage with his Hindu wife, Usha.Vance stated that while he hopes his wife will one day share his Christian faith, she has no plans to convert, and he respects her decision.Responding to...
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The Rajasthan Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) detained five individuals from various parts of the state on Friday morning for questioning, following suspicions regarding their activities, officials said.According to police, the ATS had been closely monitoring several individuals.Based on recent...
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The assistant inspector who fired at Mumbai hostage-taker Rohit Arya took the call since children were involved and the situation presented a 'real threat', an official said on Friday.Arya was killed on Thursday in a police operation mounted to free 17 children and two women, including a senior...
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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday alleged that state Congress president and MP Gaurav Gogoi is a 'Pakistani agent, planted by foreign power'.Sarma and the Bharatiya Janata Party have been alleging Pakistani links of Gogoi through his British wife, which has been denied by the...
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The rupee slipped just one paisa to settle almost flat at 88.70 against the US dollar on Friday, as weak domestic equities and a firm American currency in overseas markets offset the gains from lower crude oil prices.At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 88.60 and touched...
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Senior Aam Aadmi Party leader Sanjay Singh on Friday alleged that 5 lakh 'duplicate voters' still exist in the electoral rolls of Bihar even after the Special Intensive Revision by the Election Commission.AAP is contesting 83 seats in the assembly polls, which will be held in two phases on...
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The Election Commission on Friday sought a report from the Bihar director general of police on the murder of a Jan Suraaj Party supporter in Mokama which led to a flare up in the area, officials said.Ahead of assembly polls, tension has gripped Mokama after the murder of Jan Suraaj Party...
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A five-month-old girl has died in Chhindwara district in Madhya Pradesh allegedly after consuming an Ayurvedic cough syrup and a medicinal powder, an official said on Friday.Earlier, 24 children, comprising 21 from Chhindwara, two from Betul and one from Pandhurna, died of renal failure linked to...
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Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday reacted sharply to a reporter who asked about a possible leadership change and dismissed speculation that his deputy D K Shivakumar could take charge in November. The reporter sought the chief minister's reaction to reports claiming that...
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A special National Investigation Agency court in Mumbai has refused bail to an accused in the Antilia bomb scare and businessman Mansukh Hiran murder case, saying he was the 'actual assailant who smothered the victim'. The court said grounds of parity cited by the accused Satish Mothkuri...
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A professor at Bengaluru University has been arrested after a 37-year-old woman accused him of 'sustained sexual harassment, intimidation, and extortion attempts', police said on Friday.The accused, B C Mylarappa, was arrested following a complaint filed by the woman at the Basaveshwaranagar...
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Large parts of the country, including northwest, central and western India, are likely to experience below-normal maximum temperatures in November, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Friday.However, above-normal minimum temperatures are expected across most regions, except for some...
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Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Friday trained guns on Congress, accusing its leaders of leading mobs outside Gurudwaras to commit violence against the Sikh community. He said that institutions meant to uphold the law surrendered their conscience and allowed...
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At least six persons died in separate rain-related incidents after heavy rains lashed different parts of Telangana due to the impact of Cyclone 'Montha' on October 29, police and district officials said on Friday. A husband and wife were washed away while trying to cross an overflowing...
16:51
Benchmark Sensex declined by nearly 466 points on Friday in its second straight day of losses following selling in private banks and a weak trend in global markets. The 30-share BSE Sensex tanked 465.75 points or 0.55 per cent to settle at 83,938.71.During the day, it dropped 498.8 points or 0.59...
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said illegal immigration was affecting demographic balance in parts of India, and called for taking a pledge to remove the infiltrators as they pose a big threat to unity and integrity of the country. Speaking at a programme held to celebrate the 150th...
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Two nurses from Kerala, travelling to Abu Dhabi from Kochi on their first international flight, saved the life of a fellow passenger after he suffered a cardiac arrest twenty minutes into the journey, local media reported.Abhijith Jees, 26, from Wayanad, and Ajeesh Nelson, 29, from Chengannur, on...
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Air pollution remains the single largest health risk for people in Delhi, accounting for nearly 15 per cent of all deaths in 2023, according to an analysis of the latest Global Burden of Disease (GBD) data. The analysis of the GBD 2023 data, released earlier this month, by the Institute for...
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Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Friday said he has developed serious health issues and is undergoing treatment and has been advised not to mingle with people.Raut, in a post on X, also expressed hope that he will be in good health by next year. You have all loved and trusted me. But I have...
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An aerial view of Amaravati
Andhra Pradesh Energy Minister G Ravi Kumar on Friday said that nearly 13,000 electric poles, 3,000 km of conductor lines, and 3,000 transformers were damaged in the recent severe cyclonic storm 'Montha'. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu had said the state had suffered losses amounting to...
15:05
From French bakeries to Danish breakfasts, butter and ghee bring warmth, richness, and soul to kitchens across the world. Who are the keenest butter fiends? Take a look
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The severed head of a newborn baby was found near a cremation ground in Jharkhand's Palamu district, a police officer said on Friday. It appears that the head belonged to a newborn that is three to four days old. The police recovered the head on Thursday evening from the cremation ground...
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Seeking bail in the UAPA case linked to February 2020 riots in Delhi, activist Umar Khalid on Friday told the Supreme Court that there is no evidence linking him to violence and denied conspiracy charges against him. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for Khalid, told a bench of Justices...
14:27
The Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) has presented two researchers from Bournemouth University with the SLAJ President's Award (2025) for 'Contributions to Journalism in Sierra Leone'. The award is in recognition of several projects that Professors Chindu Sreedharan and...
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The ruling NDA released its manifesto for the Bihar assembly elections on Friday. The polls will be held on November 6 and 11, while votes will be counted on November 14. Notable features of the manifesto: *Opportunities for government jobs and employment for more than one crore...
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The Congress on Friday slammed NDA leaders for not allowing Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to speak at the release of the ruling coalition's manifesto for the state assembly polls, claiming it was an insult to Bihar and Biharis. Talking to reporters here, senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot...
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The PM at the Statue of Unity
As soon as the Rashtriya Ekta Parade ended, Prime Minister Narendra Modi walked the entire stretch where the parade was happening and enthusiastically greeted all those gathered.Speaking at the event, PM Modi criticised the Congress government for contributing to the partition, saying that it...
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Senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot on Friday claimed that the ruling NDA released its manifesto for the Bihar assembly elections in a press conference that lasted only 26 seconds, as they are afraid of facing questions from journalists. Addressing a press conference in Patna, Gehlot termed the...
12:51
Congress leader and former cricketer Mohammad Azharuddin was sworn in as a minister in Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy's cabinet on Friday. In a simple function held at Raj Bhavan, Governor Jishnu Dev Verma administered the oaths to the former Indian skipper in the presence of important leaders,...
12:49
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor pays tribute to Sardar Patel on his birth anniversary as only a prolific writer can:Says Tharoor: Of the many tributes to #SardarPatel on his 150th birth anniversary, these lines by Gopalkrishna Gandhi resonated particularly: if the Republic of India has a spine in its...
12:39
'Roi Roi Binale' (Tears still flow), the last film featuring popular singer-composer Zubeen Garg who died in Singapore last month, opened to packed shows across Assam on Friday. The first screening took place as early as 4.25 am at a multiplex in Guwahati with people queuing to watch their...
12:35
Mayo Clinic says that adding mushrooms, rich in valuable beta-glucans to your meals each day could significantly reduce the chance of developing cancer. That too by up to 45 per cent -- just a few medium-sized mushrooms daily.Eat your way to good health here.
12:22
As cities get smarter, digital technologies uplift the efficiency and sustainability of a city's systems, making its residents' quality of life better. According to the Global Innovation Index 2025, 7 cities or clusters lead the world, showing how we can transform the way we live/work. Would...
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched a commemorative coin of Rs 150 denomination and a stamp in Gujarat's Ekta Nagar marking the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. He also flagged off a fleet of e-buses as part of the celebrations. PM Modi is on a two-day visit...
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PM Narendra Modi shares this image on X and writes: Paid homage to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at the 'Statue of Unity' in Kevadia. SoU is a monumental tribute to Sardar Patel and his vision towards India's unity and strength. Standing tall as the world's tallest statue, it is a symbol of national...
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Marking the 150th birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Sardar Patel, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday said that removing Article 370 was a true tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. On the occasion, the CM inaugurated the 'Run for Unity' in Lucknow and paid floral tributes...
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The Supreme Court on Friday refused to accept the request of Solicitor General Tushar Mehta that chief secretaries of states, except West Bengal and Telangana, be allowed to appear virtually before the court on November 3 in the stray dogs case. Mehta mentioned the matter before a bench of...
11:28
Some companies in India have received licences to import rare earth magnets (REMs) from China, said Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal at his weekly media briefing on Thursday.At least four companies -- Continental India, DE Diamond, Hitachi, and Jay Ushin -- have secured...
11:25
Unified Payments Interface (UPI) continued to drive India's digital payments ecosystem in the first half (H1) of 2025, accounting for 85 per cent of total payment volumes, according to data from the Payment System Report released by the Reserve Bank of India.However, in terms of value, UPI...
11:21
iPhone maker Apple hit an all-time revenue record in India during September quarter, marking a strong growth streak in the world's second largest smartphone market where the tech titan has been deepening retail footprint and local manufacturing. Apple CEO Tim Cook said the company grew in...
11:02
India and the US on Friday inked a framework agreement for cooperation in the defence sector for the next 10 years. The pact was sealed at a meeting in Kuala Lumpur between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his American counterpart Peter Hegseth. This advances our defense partnership, a...
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A software engineer claimed that he found a piece of tile inside the box of a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 smartphone delivered to him after he ordered it online for Rs 1.86 lakh, police said on Friday. Premanand (43), of Yelachenahalli, who ordered the phone, filed a police complaint after the...
10:40
NDA releases its manifesto for 2025 Bihar assembly elections. NDA manifesto for Bihar polls promises jobs to one crore youth, Mega Skill Centres in each Bihar district to be converted into Global Skilling Centres. If voted to power, NDA will work for making millionaire women entrepreneurs, the...
10:10
President Droupadi Murmu on Friday greeted citizens on the birth anniversary of 'Iron Man' Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and asked all to resolve to build a strong, harmonious, and excellent India. Murmu said Sardar Patel was a great patriot, visionary leader and nation-builder, who accomplished...
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Former PM Indira Gandhi meets people riding an elephant. Pic courtesy: @Jairam_Ramesh
On former prime minister Indira Gandhi's death anniversary, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Friday recalled how in 1977 she travelled first by car, jeep, and tractor, and then rode on an elephant to Belchhi in Bihar in an extraordinary and spontaneous outreach to families devastated by caste...
09:53
India on Thursday reaffirmed that its energy decisions will continue to prioritise securing affordable fuel for its 1.4 billion citizens, following the United States' recent sanctions on Russia's top oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil. Addressing the weekly media briefing, Ministry of...
09:33
Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh has alleged that Mohammad Ali Jinnah and Hindutva ideologue V D Savarkar caused India's partition in 1947, while the ruling BJP is currently dividing the cities and neighbourhoods.He made the claim on Thursday in response to questions concerning media...
09:29
Since January, at least 2,790 Indian nationals who did not meet the criteria, and were illegally staying in the US, have returned, the government said on Thursday. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal shared the number at his weekly media briefing in response...
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid floral tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at the Statue of Unity in Gujarat on the 150th birth anniversary of India's first home minister. The birth anniversary of Patel is being celebrated as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) on...
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Andrew, the younger brother of Britain's King Charles III, is to lose his title of Prince and move out of the Royal Lodge on the Windsor Castle estate, Buckingham Palace has said in a statement. The announcement on Thursday comes days after Andrew voluntarily relinquished the title of Duke...
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A government school teacher was arrested on Thursday in Madhya Pradesh's Bhind district for allegedly showing obscene videos to girl students and touching them inappropriately, a police official said.Three students lodged complaints at Dehat police station against teacher Ramendra Singh Kushwaha,...
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met the family members of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at Ekta Nagar.Gautam Patel, Sardar Patel's grandson, and his family also watched the cultural program held at Ekta Nagar with the Prime Minister on the eve of the planned grand celebration of the 150th...
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