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Ten persons were killed and 31 injured, including three to four critically, in a head-on collision between a bus returning from a public function attended by the chief minister and a pick-up vehicle in Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara on Thursday evening, officials said.The incident took place near...
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New Mangalore Port Authority on Thursday marked a milestone with the arrival of its 40,000th vessel, MT Apollo Ocean.Port officials said the LPG tanker berthed at Berth Number 13 at 4 pm and was received by Deputy Chairperson S Shanthi, who felicitated the captain to commemorate the occasion.The...
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to travel to France to attend the G7 summit scheduled to take place from June 15 to 17. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and the French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Jean-Noel Barrot, held a meeting on the sidelines of the G7 foreign...
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Karnataka Legislative Assembly Speaker U T Khader on Thursday asked the government to ensure that every MLA receives four VIP tickets at the city's Chinnaswamy Stadium IPL during matches, after members across party lines alleged they were treated with disrespect by the KSCA, which manages the...
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Indian airlines are set to operate a little over 23,000 weekly domestic flights during the summer schedule starting from March 29, which is 10 per cent less than the services flown during the same period a year ago. Aviation watchdog DGCA has published the domestic flights summer schedule,...
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Two persons were arrested in Ahilyanagar in Maharashtra for allegedly circulating obscene videos of the women victims of self-styled godman Ashok Kharat on social media, a senior police official said on Thursday.Kharat was held on March 18 for allegedly raping a woman repeatedly for the past...
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Reliance Industries on Thursday said it has not bought crude oil of Iranian origin since the US temporarily removed sanctions to ease pressure on prices that followed the US-Israeli war on Iran. In a statement, Reliance termed reports of it buying Iranian oil as baseless and...
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In a solemn rite, Harish Rana's family gathered in Haridwar to bid farewell to their beloved son and brother and immersed his ashes in the Ganga, marking the conclusion of a long and arduous journey that began nearly 13 years ago when tragedy struck his life.The 31-year-old former B.Tech student...
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Various passengers' associations have urged Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw not to implement the new refund rules under which travellers will not get any refund for cancelling a confirmed ticket up to 8 hours before a train's departure. While announcing reforms in the railway sector on...
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Balendra Shah 'Balen' was on Thursday elected as the leader of the Parliamentary party of the Rastriya Swatantra Party, paving his way to become Nepal's youngest elected prime minister on Friday. The 35-year-old rapper-turned-politician senior leader of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP),...
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An officer who intentionally puts any offensive or improper question during the Census 2027 shall face a punishment with imprisonment which may extend to three years upon conviction, the latest circular issued by the Registrar General of India said. In a note circulated to all states,...
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With the Strait of Hormuz almost closed amid the ongoing war in the Gulf region, merchant vessels, including oil tankers, have started to queue up at ports across Asia while operators wait for clarity, a media report said Thursday. Sourcing data that showed longer queues and delays at major...
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India, China relations have embarked on a correct path of improvement, and their shared interests far outweigh differences, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Thursday.Under the strategic guidance of the leaders of both countries, China-India relations have embarked on a correct path of...
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's mind is hijacked by his activist advisors and he says in Parliament whatever they tell him to, Union minister Kiren Rijiju said on Thursday, while also questioning the leader of opposition for dressing casually in a T-shirt in the House.Participating in the 'Times...
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The second phase of the IPL 2026 will begin on April 13 and conclude on May 24, the BCCI announced on Thursday while releasing the full fixtures of the league phase. The first phase runs from March 28 to April 12, with defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad...
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Legendary British rock band Def Leppard kicked off its India tour with an electrifying performance in Meghalaya's Ri-Bhoi district, drawing thousands of fans in a night of nostalgia and high-energy music. The concert, held on Wednesday evening, marked the opening show of the band's India...
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The Raghunath Mandir in the Habba Kadal area of Srinagar came to life on Thursday, as Hindu devotees were joined by their Muslim neighbours for the first Ram Navami pooja at the century-old temple in 36 years.Although renovation and restoration work are still underway, the temple management...
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's aircraft was unable to land at the Kolkata airport on Thursday evening due to heavy rain and strong winds, officials said. She was returning to the state capital after attending election rallies in Paschim Bardhaman district's Andal when the...
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An Indian national and a Pakistani were killed in Abu Dhabi on Thursday when debris of missiles intercepted by the UAE's air defence system fell on a street.As part of the ongoing follow-up to the previously reported incident caused by falling debris following the successful interception of a...
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The Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar collectorate has issued a fuel purchase cap of Rs 200 for two-wheelers and Rs 2000 for three and four-wheelers amid the month-old West Asia crisis, an official said on Thursday.The order of the supply branch at the collector's office was issued while long queues are...
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The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is trying to promote ease of doing business for airlines to help them grow and flourish as well as taking steps for passenger rights, its chief Faiz Ahmed Kidwai said on Thursday. There are big challenges for airlines, including taking longer...
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Geopolitical risk advisor and former US Army combatant, Colonel Douglas Macgregor (retd) has questioned the credibility of Pakistan, which is attempting to position itself in a negotiating role in the West Asia crisis, stating that the country faces severe internal challenges and would not be...
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US President Donald Trump on Thursday issued a warning on Truth Social, urging Iranian leaders to engage before it is too late, adding that once certain events occur, there would be no turning back. The statement comes a day after Trump claimed that a deal was close. Reiterating his position...
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PM Narendra Modi will interact with state chief ministers tomorrow evening through video conferencing on the West Asia conflict. The meeting will review preparedness and plans of states. The meeting will focus on ensuring synergy of efforts in the spirit of 'Team India'. This comes even as...
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The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has initiated its 82nd wave of retaliatory strikes against the US-Israeli coalition, deploying a diverse arsenal of missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles. According to a report by Iran's state media, Press TV, the military wing stated that these...
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Global energy disruptions and rising geopolitical risks are expected to keep crude oil prices high and create challenges for India's oil and gas sector in the coming years, according to a report by Ambit Institutional Equities. The report 'India's Energy Compass: The Strategic Shift...
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In a defiant televised address, Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem declared that the Lebanese movement has opted for the path of confrontation over surrender. He asserted that its forces are prepared to combat the US-Israeli project with a willingness to sacrifice without limits....
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Nayara Energy, India's largest private fuel retailer, on Thursday raised petrol prices by Rs 5 per litre and diesel by Rs 3 a litre, passing on part of the recent surge in global oil prices following the war in the Middle East, sources said. Fuel marketing companies in India have been under...
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India has about 60 days of fuel stock cover, the government said on Thursday, adding that there is no shortage of petrol, diesel, or LPG as it dismissed reports of shortages as a deliberate misinformation campaign aimed at triggering panic buying. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said...
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Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy, Alireza Tangsiri, has been killed in a strike in Bandar Abbas, Israeli media reported on Thursday, citing an unnamed Israeli official. There has been no comment from Iran or from the Israeli military on the strike. Tangsiri was...
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On Tuesday, the Philippines became the first country to declare a state of national energy emergency. South Koreans have been advised to take shorter showers and charge their phones during the day to conserve electricity. While Japan will begin its biggest-ever release of emergency...
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Chinese ambassador Jiang Zaidong met with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday and pledged his country's continued support for trade and investment in Pakistan, a statement said. Jiang also appreciated Pakistan's economic resilience in the meeting, also attended by Deputy Prime Minister and...
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US President Donald Trump has claimed that the people of Iran want to make him their supreme leader, but according to him, he is not interested in taking the position. Speaking at a Republican fundraiser event in Washington, Trump also doubled down on his claim that Iran wants to end the...
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The London High Court relied on the quality of assurances given by the Government of India in its note verbale while rejecting fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi's petition to reopen his case against extradition, officials said.Modi, who is wanted in India in connection with a Rs 13,000-crore...
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Air India's A350 aircraft enroute to London Heathrow returned to the national capital due to a technical issue on Thursday afternoon after being airborne for nearly seven hours. The same A350-900 aircraft VT-JRF had faced a technical issue on March 15, following which the plane operating the...
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India and the United States on Wednesday discussed ways of further strengthening their defence ties during the 18th Defence Policy Group meeting held in New Delhi.During the meeting, led by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and Under Secretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby, the two sides...
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An Iranian missile with cluster munitions flies towards Israel. Dylan Martinez/Reuters
Despite various denials from Tehran this week, US President Donald Trump insists that Iran is negotiating with the US.Speaking during the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) annual fundraising dinner in Washington DC last night, Trump covered a wide range of topics - from midterm...
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Iran and the United States have taken firmer stances as diplomatic efforts to secure a ceasefire in the Middle East appeared to stall on Thursday. Tehran moved to formalise its control over the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, while Washington prepared for the possible deployment of US...
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Prajapati Nautiyal, officer on special duty (OSD) for the Char Dham Yatra Administration Organisation, stated that around 2 million commercial and domestic LPG cylinders will be required for hotels, restaurants, and roadside eateries during the Char Dham Yatra, which is set to begin next...
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Almost exactly one month ago, US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met indirectly with the Iranians in Geneva as the Trump administration continued to claim diplomacy was its preferred option. Two days later, the US and Israel launched their war against Iran.Now, the United...
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to visit West Bengal on March 28 as part of the Bharatiya Janata Party's intensified political outreach in the state.During his visit, Shah will address a key press conference and formally launch a chargesheet against the Trinamool Congress (TMC),...
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Authorities have culled 22,808 poultry birds following an outbreak of avian influenza at a state-run farm in Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur district, officials said on Thursday. As many as 25,896 eggs and around 79 quintals of poultry feed were also scientifically destroyed as part of containment...
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A Wall Street Journal report has suggested that US President Trump has told associates in recent days that he wants to avoid a protracted war in Iran and that he hopes to bring the conflict to an end in the coming weeks. Citing people familiar with the matter, WSJ reported that Trump has...
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Senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi is responding well to treatment for a systemic infection and continues to remain under medical supervision at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, the hospital authorities said on Thursday. Chairman Dr Ajay Swaroop said that Gandhi, who was admitted on the night of...
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Yemen's Ansarullah popular resistance movement also called the Houthi movement, is reportedly ready to enter the battlefield in support of Iran amid the ongoing West Asia conflict against the ongoing US-Israel strikes on Iran, according to a news report of Tasnim News agency. Citing an...
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India's $300 million microdrama market is expected to reach $4.5 billion by 2030, becoming the fastest-growing entertainment format, according to a report. The category is emerging as a rival to over-the-top (OTT) platforms with a monthly active user base of 100 million, compared to OTT's...
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The girl's father says their doors will always be open to people
Ratna Debnath, mother of the RG Kar Medical College rape and murder victim, who is contesting from Panihati Assembly seat as a BJP candidate, said her fight is for the people's rights and women's safety, and pledged to seek justice for her daughter. Debnath described her candidature from the...
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The Union Cabinet did not take up a draft bill to amend the Women's Reservation Act for approval at its Wednesday meeting, official sources said.The Opposition alleged that the government now plans to bring the Bill in Parliament during a 'special session' later. 'Parliament is set to...
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Securities and Exchange Board of India Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey on Wednesday said the markets regulator had asked tech giant Google to ramp up its artificial intelligence tools and enforcement measures to monitor financial influencers who 'transgress the regulations'. He also urged Big...
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Kotak Mahindra Bank on Wednesday said it has filed a formal complaint with the Panchkula Police in Haryana following an alleged fraud involving fixed deposits belonging to the Municipal Corporation of Panchkula. The bank said it is conducting a reconciliation of deposits and linked accounts,...
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The Delhi high court on Wednesday directed Dr Reddy's Laboratories (DRL) to pause any further sales or expansion of its diabetes drug marketed under the name 'Olymviq', after finding that it sounds like Novo Nordisk's weight loss drug Ozempic. The oral direction was issued by Justice Jyoti...
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The conflict in West Asia has put enormous stress on one of the key shipping routes that passes through the Strait of Hormuz. A new report from Shipping News website Llyodslist now suggests that Iran's IRGC has imposed a de facto 'toll booth' regime in the Strait. This requires vessels to...
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A day after sections of the US Media reported that the US is beefing up its ground presence in the Persian Gulf with a possible aim of taking over the key Kharg Islands in Iran, it has now been revealed that the Iranians have started laying mines and moved additional forces to the...
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A day after sections of the US Media reported that the US is beefing up its ground presence in the Persian Gulf with a possible aim of taking over the key Kharg Islands in Iran, it has now been revealed that the Iranians have started laying mines and moved additional forces to the...
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Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has issued a warning to the US-Israel forces on considering a possible ground operation within Iranian territory. Don't send your children to hell with the deceit of Netanyahu and Trump. The invading soldiers will be deeply drowned and disappear...
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An eight-year-old girl, who had gone missing earlier this week, was found dead inside a flour container in a rented room in Agra, police said on Thursday. Deputy Commissioner of Police (City) Ali Abbas said the girl went missing in the Tajganj area's Siddhant Nagar locality around 4 pm on March...
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United States President Donald Trump on Thursday announced that his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping has been rescheduled to May 14-15.The highly anticipated meeting was postponed due to the US' military operations in Iran.In a post on Truth Social, Trump said, 'My meeting with the...
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A day after Iran's Navy claimed that the USS Abraham Lincoln was forced to change its position after coming under a barrage of cruise missile fire, US CENTCOM has clarified that the carrier continues fight operations against military targets in Iran while sailing in regional waters.In a post on...
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Thursday said that they have permitted the passage of vessels for friendly countries, including India, through the Strait of Hormuz.Consulate General of Iran in Mumbai said in a post, 'Iran FM Abbas Araghchi: We permitted passage through the Strait of...
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A seven-year-old girl was killed in a leopard attack in Sidhauna village in the Dudhwa National Park here on Wednesday night, officials said. The girl was identified as Simran. The incident took place in the Singahi area in the Dudhwa buffer zone's Belrayan range. According to the...
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Normal life was affected in Odisha's Malkangiri district on Wednesday due to a 12-hour bandh called by the Congress over various issues, including issues pertaining to paddy procurement and LPG supply constraint. Commercial establishments, educational institutions and many offices remained closed...
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The London high court on Wednesday rejected the petition of fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi to reopen his case against his extradition to India, where he is wanted in connection with the Rs 13,000-crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) scam, officials said. Modi had approached the high court of...
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