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The Jammu and Kashmir police on Friday arrested two persons for allegedly smuggling heroin from Pakistan via a drone that dropped the contraband in the border areas of Kathua district, officials said.An investigation was launched based on specific information about a drone-dropping along the...
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The RPF on Friday arrested a youth for allegedly hurling a stone at a Vande Bharat Express train, causing significant damage, officials said. The arrested person has been identified as Azharudeen AK (23), a native of Thayyil in Kannur, Railway Protection Force officials said. According...
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Senior NCP leader Hasan Mushrif on Friday admitted that the late party president Ajit Pawar was holding talks with NCP-SP leaders on the merger of the two factions. Speaking to reporters in Kolhapur, Mushrif, a cabinet minister in Maharashtra, said the situation has changed after Ajit...
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Retail liquor prices are set to increase in Uttar Pradesh from April, as the state has approved the excise policy for 2026-27, which focuses on an export-focused framework and revised MRP norms to boost revenue.According to a press statement, the state cabinet cleared the policy, introducing...
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At least 26 people were injured in a clash triggered by a protracted land dispute in Nagaland's Chumoukedima district on Friday, the police said. The incident happened at Moava village in the Medziphema sub-division in the morning, they said. The situation is presently under control....
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At least 26 people were injured in a clash triggered by a protracted land dispute in Nagaland's Chumoukedima district on Friday, the police said. The incident happened at Moava village in the Medziphema sub-division in the morning, they said. The situation is presently under control....
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The CB-CID of Tamil Nadu police busted an inter-state iridium scam network with the arrest of six individuals for allegedly impersonating RBI officials and defrauding victims to the tune of Rs 5.65 crore, the police said on Friday.The gang reportedly targeted at least 23 people across various...
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GOC of White Knight Corps Lt Gen P K Mishra meets with forces in Pallanwala sector of J-K./Courtesy X
The General Officer Commanding of White Knight Corps, Lieutenant General P K Mishra, on Friday visited the forward areas along the Line of Control in the Pallanwala sector of Jammu and Kashmir to review the security landscape and operational preparedness of troops. In the forward reaches of...
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File image of Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh (right) and filmmaker Rohit Shetty.
Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh and filmmaker Rohit Shetty on Friday received a threat through an audio clip with the sender claiming to be Harry Boxer, a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, the police said. While Dhurandhar star Ranveer Singh received a threat for the second time this...
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A man was sentenced to death by a court in Odisha's Balasore district for killing his wife in an acid attack. Judge Abdul Samim Akhtar awarded the death sentence to Chandan Kumar Rana, besides imposing a fine of Rs 50,000 on him. Rana, a resident of Santragadia in the Nilgiri police...
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Seva Teerth, the new Prime Minister's Office (PMO), draws architectural influences from the temples of Karnataka dating back to the reign of Chalukyas, and Buddhist stupas.The Seva Teerth complex, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, will also house the Cabinet Secretariat and...
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The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Friday secured a sweeping victory with more than two-thirds majority in the landmark parliamentary elections and is making a spectacular return to power after a gap of two decades.The 13th Parliamentary elections assumed significance as they were held...
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Aviation safety watchdog Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has imposed a fine of Rs 1 crore on Tata Group-owned Air India for operating an Airbus A320 neo plane without the requisite airworthiness certification on at least eight routes last year, according to sources.The DGCA, on...
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A Delhi court on Friday granted 45 more days to the National Investigating Agency (NIA) to conclude its probe in connection with a blast near the Red Fort here on November 10, 2025.Principal District and Sessions Judge Pitamber Dutt of the Patiala House Courts granted the additional time on the...
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A 20-year-old woman was injured after allegedly jumping from the third floor of a hotel in the Farsh Bazar area of East Delhi after her partner refused to marry her on Friday, police said.A video of the incident has also surfaced on the internet, in which the woman appears sitting on the ledge of...
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the new buildings housing the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) and the central secretariat mark are an important milestone in India's journey towards 'Viksit Bharat' (developed India) and they reflect the government's commitment to citizen-centric...
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he rupee consolidated in a narrow range and settled for the day 3 paise lower at 90.64 (provisional) against the US dollar on Friday, tracking the strength of the American currency in the overseas market and a negative trend in domestic equities.Forex traders said rupee traded in a narrow range...
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Senior NCP leader Praful Patel on Friday said the immediate priority was to strengthen the party's organisation and rally begin Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar, who is set to take over as the outfit's national president in the next fortnight following the death of Ajit...
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Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Friday said that the government has decided to rename Udyog Bhawan metro station as Seva Teerth Bhawan station.Speaking at the inauguration of two more Kartavya Bhawans, the minister said that they are working towards 'Vikshit...
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A Delhi court on Friday directed the investigating officer in the case related to the death of a 25-year-old biker, who was killed after falling into an uncovered pit in Janakpuri, to apprise the court about the status of the probe on the next date of hearing.On the intervening night of February...
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Television journalists were roughed up by a few Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) members near a hospital where a man who attended party chief Vijay's meeting died earlier on Friday, police said.The journalists, waiting at the hospital, sought a senior functionary of the TVK the reason for the...
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The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), which secured a landslide victory in the general elections, on Friday reiterated its firm stance on seeking the extradition of ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from India to face trial. The foreign minister has already persuaded the case for...
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Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled more than 1 per cent on Friday due to across-the-board selloff, especially in metal, IT and commodity stocks, tracking sluggish global markets.In a volatile session, the 30-share BSE Sensex tumbled 1,048.16 points, or 1.25 per cent, to close at...
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Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan on Friday reflected on India-China relations after independence, saying that the Panchsheel Agreement of 1954, which included India's recognition of Tibet as part of China was aimed at maintaining stability and fostering a cooperative relationship...
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday spoke to Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader Tarique Rahman on his party's victory in the neighbouring country's parliamentary elections and extended India's continued commitment to the peace, progress and prosperity of the people of both...
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Calling contests against South Africa fierce, New Zealand pacer Matt Henry on Friday said the long-standing rivalry between the two sides adds an extra dimension to their crucial T20 World Cup clash, which could potentially decide the group winner. Both New Zealand and South Africa approach...
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Their Super Eight hopes all but over after two consecutive defeats, Ireland would look for inspiration from their skipper Paul Stirling to beat Oman in a T20 World Cup contest between two bottom placed teams in Group B here on Saturday. Both the teams have suffered two losses respectively and...
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A floundering England will square off against traditional sporting rivals Scotland here on Saturday in a must-win T20 World Cup match that could well determine which of the two teams progresses to the Super Eight stage from Group C. West Indies sit atop with back-to-back wins, while Scotland,...
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday shifted to his new office Seva Teerth from the colonial-era South Block building near Rashtrapati Bhavan on Raisina Hill. The shift came on a day -- February 13 -- that marked 95 years since the formal inauguration of New Delhi as India's modern capital in...
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A 37-year-old man fainted at a TVK rally in Salem addressed by party chief Vijay and died on the way to hospital, police said on Friday. The man, identified as Suraj, a native of Maharashtra and residing here, collapsed after complaining of chest pain, and was immediately rushed to a local...
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BJP leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, R Ashoka, on Friday criticised the ongoing leadership tussle in the state Congress, questioned the purpose of a 1,000-day government conference, and highlighted confusion over the Chief Ministerial post. He noted...
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Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi
The Opposition Congress on Friday launched a scathing attack on the Maharashtra government, claiming that law and order has deteriorated in the state, including Mumbai, with threats to Bollywood celebs Salman Khan, Ranveer Singh and Rohit Shetty from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Maharashtra...
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The EC office in Dhaka. Pic: Fatima Tuj Johora/Reuters
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday congratulated the people of Bangladesh and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader, Tarique Rahman, following the party's projected win in Bangladesh's 13th parliamentary elections. Banerjee also extended warm wishes to the...
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Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Friday met leaders of farm unions from across the country in Parliament House complex during which the need for a nationwide movement to oppose the India-US interim trade deal as well as safeguarding the livelihoods of farmers and farm labourers was...
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The opposition parties in Tamil Nadu on Friday launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister M K Stalin following his early morning announcement of a Rs 5,000 consolidated payout to women beneficiaries, terming it a sign of election fatigue and fear of imminent defeat in the upcoming 2026 Assembly...
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The BNP on Friday thanked India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for recognising the verdict of Bangladesh's general elections and hoped that the relations between the two countries will be strengthened under the new government.Speaking to PTI videos, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party's (BNP)...
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The stormy first part of the Budget session, which saw heated exchanges over the India-US interim trade deal and unpublished memoir of former army chief M M Naravane, concluded Friday and the House will now reassemble on March 9. The three-week recess period will allow standing committees to...
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The ruling Congress secured 240 wards in the Telangana Municipal elections, counting for which progressed on Friday. While the opposition BRS bagged 140, the BJP trailed with 37 wards, as per early trends. Of the results of 448 wards declared, AIFB (All India Forward Block), AIMIM, CPI(M) and...
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The Supreme Court on Friday granted bail to filmmaker Vikram Bhatt and his wife Shwetambari Bhatt in a cheating case. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi ordered their forthwith release from Udaipur jail and asked the Chief Judicial Magistrate to pass the bail...
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The Opposition MPs on Friday staged a protest outside the Makar Dwar in the Parliament House complex while demanding the resignation of Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, who is under fire after Leader of Opposition (LoP) Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi questioned his links with...
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Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge congratulated Tarique Rahman after the projected results showed the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leading to a victory in the neighbouring country's 13th parliamentary elections. In a post shared on X, Kharge highlighted the historical,...
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iPhone maker Apple has unveiled the barricade for its upcoming Apple Borivali store, which will be its sixth store in India and second in Mumbai, the company said on Friday. The company opened its first store in Mumbai and second store in Delhi in April, 2023.It continued expansion with the...
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Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled over 1 per cent in early trade on Friday, led by steep losses in IT stocks amid weak global cues and persistent concerns over artificial intelligence-led disruptions which weighed on investor sentiment.The 30-share BSE Sensex tanked 883.4 points,...
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With the vote count underway for Bangladesh's 13th parliamentary elections, support for the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is mounting, with hopes of social justice and good governance in the country. Bangladeshi freedom fighter T M Rezaul Karin told ANI that the BNP was popular in the...
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Farhan Akhtar is set to portray Bharat Ratna awardee and legendary Indian musician Pandit Ravi Shankar in director Sam Mendes' ambitious project, 'The Beatles- A Four-Film Cinematic Event.'The four-part biographical series on the iconic British band has officially begun production in the UK and...
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Securities and Exchange Board of India Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey on Thursday said the regulator will analyse problem areas and issues related to the recent technical glitch at National Securities Depository Ltd (NSDL), which lasted several days and disrupted inter-depository...
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday warmly greeted Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader Tarique Rahman on his decisive victory in Bangladesh's parliamentary elections and said he looked forward to working with him to advance common development goals. I convey my warm congratulations...
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NSE on Thursday said it has appointed Rothschild & Co as an independent adviser to oversee its initial public offering (IPO) process. The appointment was made by NSEs IPO Committee after evaluating multiple agencies based on their technical and commercial proposals, the exchange said in a...
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Wipro is giving salary hikes to all its employees with effect from March 1, providing much-needed relief to its workforce, as the hikes were delayed in September, according to an internal email by the company.The percentage of hikes, though, was not immediately specified.Indian IT services...
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The Indian Air Force will, for the first time, deploy three qualified flight instructors to Royal Air Force Valley in the United Kingdom to train British fast-jet pilots, a move that marks the presence of Indian instructors in all military academies of that country.The training will be conducted...
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BNP chairman Tarique Rahman
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party on Friday appeared headed for a decisive victory in the South Asian nation's general elections as counting progressed for the polls to elect a government that would replace the interim administration, which took charge after the collapse of the Awami League regime...
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A case has been registered against six MNS supporters in Maharashtra's Nashik city for allegedly assaulting and threatening a staff member of a coaching class chain for 'forcing' students to speak in Hindi. No arrest has been made in connection with the incident which took place on Wednesday...
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A principal of a private school was booked for allegedly assaulting a Class eight student, abusing his mother in Gurugram, the police said on Thursday.However, the principal and teacher accused the student of sending messages via Instagram, the police said.An FIR was registered at Bhondsi police...
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The Allahabad high court has fixed March 11 as the next date of hearing of a petition challenging a Sambhal court's order in favour of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his alleged controversial remarks in 2025. The Sambhal court had rejected an application seeking registration of an FIR...
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