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The police launched an inquiry into allegations of custodial torture of a woman and her son by personnel of the Talachua Marine Police Stationin Odisha's Kendrapara district, an officer said on Wednesday.Kendrapara superintendent of police Siddharth Kataria on Wednesday said he had...
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Five people have died due to rain-related incidents in Bihar, a statement said on Wednesday.The deaths have occurred since Tuesday night due to storms, heavy rains, wall collapses and falling of trees, said the statement issued by the Chief Minister's Office (CMO).Two people died in Muzaffarpur,...
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A change of guard in the three-year-old Karnataka government seems imminent with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah seeking the Governor's appointment, a day after he was apparently asked by the party high command to make way for his deputy DK Shivakumar's elevation to the top post, but said he will...
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The Enforcement Directorate's probe into fraudulent acquisition of land for Al-Falah University has reached a significant milestone with the agency filing its prosecution complaint or chargesheet in the case, naming the group chairman Jawad Ahmad Siddiqui among three and Tarbia Education...
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The government on Wednesday reviewed the availability of fuel, fertilisers and other essential commodities amid the ongoing West Asia crisis, asserting that supplies across the country remain normal and urged citizens to avoid panic purchases of petrol, diesel and LPG.The review was carried out...
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A local singer was arrested in Bihar's Jehanabad district on Wednesday for allegedly posting an abusive comment against Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on social media, the police said.Chunnu Lal Yadav (35), a resident of Siripur village in the Makhdumpur police station area, allegedly...
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Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy D K Shivakumar /@DKShivakumar/X
Amid speculation about a change of chief minister, AICC general secretary in charge of Karnataka Randeep Singh Surjewala clarified on Wednesday that the Congress has not called a meeting of its legislature party in the state and no other decision has been taken yet.He requested the...
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Severe heat continued to prevail in Haryana and Punjab on Wednesday, with Rohtak being the hottest place in the state at a maximum temperature of 46.6 degrees Celsius, the met office said.Sizzling weather also prevailed in Hisar and Bhiwani, which recorded respective identical maximums of 45...
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The Congress on Wednesday said although the Supreme Court acknowledged the constitutional validity of the SIR (Special Intensive Revision) of electoral rolls, its verdict raised more questions than it answered.The Congress disagreed with the verdict and said legal sanction could confer prima...
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The Delhi police intensified security arrangements across the national capital ahead of Eid-Ul-Azha, deploying additional forces, flag marches, anti-riot vehicles and social media surveillance to ensure peaceful celebrations, an official said on Wednesday.Police said special focus is on sensitive...
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Tankers are seen off the coast of the Fujairah, UAE, March 3, 2026/Amr Alfiky/Reuters
As tensions in the Middle East approach a critical juncture, reports have surfaced regarding a draft memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran aimed at de-escalating the ongoing conflict, Iranian state media reported on Wednesday.With President Trump convening senior...
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The Meteorological Centre in Dehradun on Wednesday issued an orange alert for several districts of Uttarakhand, forecasting heavy rain, thunderstorms, hailstorms, and squalls that are expected to bring relief from the prevailing heatwave conditions over the next few days.According to the weather...
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Extensive security arrangements, including drone surveillance, CCTV monitoring, route marches, traffic diversions and deployment of additional police personnel, have been put in place across Uttar Pradesh ahead of Eid-ul-Azha celebrations on Thursday, officials said.Eid-ul-Azha, also known as...
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China on Wednesday reacted strongly to the Quad Ministerial meeting that voiced serious concerns over the situation in the East and South China Sea, saying they should stop meddling in maritime affairs in its neighbourhood.The situation in the East China Sea and the South China Sea is generally...
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The rupee settled on a flat note, higher by 2 paise at 95.68 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday, as renewed tensions between the US and Iran and delays in negotiations kept investors cautious.Forex traders said a strong American currency and weak domestic markets also pressured the...
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A 50-year-old woman was trampled to death by a wild elephant in Jharkhand's Lohardaga district, officials said on Wednesday.The incident happened in a forest adjoining Barhikera Toli in the Senha police station area on Tuesday, they said.The body of the victim, identified as Dhiran Oraon, was...
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Senior Congress MLA and chairperson of the administrative reforms commission R V Deshpande on Wednesday said that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah told him he had decided to resign.The former minister, who met Siddaramaiah at his residence, said that when some MLAs insisted he should not resign, the...
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi here on Wednesday.This was the first time Vijay met the prime minister after assuming charge as Tamil Nadu chief minister early this month following assembly elections in the state.Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Thiru...
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The US team is visiting India from June 1-4 to finalise the details of the interim trade pact and take forward negotiations under the broader bilateral trade agreement on various areas such as market access, non-tariff measures, and customs facilitation, a government official said on...
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Filmmaker Anik Dutta died on Wednesday after allegedly falling from the terrace of his multi-storey residence in south Kolkata, police said.He was taken to a private hospital near Dhakuria, where doctors declared him dead, a senior officer said.A police team started an investigation at the site,...
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Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed lower in a volatile trade on Wednesday as investors remained cautious amid conflicting geopolitical signals from the West Asia and fresh foreign fund outflows.The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 141.90 points, or 0.19 per cent, to settle at 75,867.80, with...
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The monsoon has missed its expected onset date of May 26 in Kerala but has further advanced into some more parts of the southwest and southeast Arabian Sea, Lakshadweep area and Bay of Bengal, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday.The IMD had earlier estimated that...
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Yogendra Yadav, one of the petitioners who challenged the SIR exercise by the Election Commission, said on Wednesday that the outcome of the case in the Supreme Court was a foregone conclusion and alleged that the ruling BJP would decide who can vote and who cannot.The political activist and...
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Lok Sabha MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar resigned from all organisational posts of the Trinamool Congress on Wednesday, days after publicly airing her disappointment with the party leadership.The move came a day after she attended Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari's administrative review meeting in...
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The father of one of the victims in the 2024 Pune Porsche crash case has strongly criticised the Supreme Court's decision to grant bail to the accused and alleged that the system is failing to deter crime, following a viral video purportedly showing celebrations by members of the accused...
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US Senator Mark Warner heavily criticised President Donald Trump for starting a new 'forever' war and claimed that American military actions continue to take place against Iran.In a post on X, the senator who also serves as the Vice Chairman of the Senate Intel Committee slammed Trump for...
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Air India to cut 22 per cent domestic flights due to impact of high fuel prices, say sources. The loss-making airline, which is facing financial headwinds, has reduced international flights by around 27 per cent, the sources said.Air India operates around 4,400 weekly flights. Out of them,...
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After being airborne for over eight hours, a San Francisco-bound Air India plane, carrying around 230 passengers, returned to the national capital due to a technical issue on Wednesday morning, according to sources.The aircraft landed safely and will undergo technical inspection in line with Air...
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Former self-styled godman Asaram received partial relief from the Rajasthan High Court on Wednesday after it acquitted him of charges related to gang rape and gang penetrative sexual assault on a child under the IPC and POCSO Act, while upholding his conviction for rape of a minor, which...
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday urged citizens to take maximum precautions as the country is witnessing soaring temperatures, and said staying hydrated is key during such harsh weather.In a series of posts on X, the prime minister said that children, the elderly and those working...
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The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld the power of the Election Commission of India to conduct a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise of electoral rolls, saying that it advances the constitutional imperative of free and fair elections.It can't be said that the poll panel acted outside...
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Edutech founder Byju Raveendran has reacted to reports of a Singapore court sentencing him to six months in prison for contempt. According to reports, Raveendran was sentenced to jail time after the court observed that he had disobeyed orders related to his assets dating back to April...
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Tourists are flocking to the key hill destinations in Himachal Pradesh to beat the scorching heat in the plains, with as many as 6,31,000 vehicles reaching Shimla in the past 24 days, including 70,000 in the last 72 hours, officials said.With the summer tourist season yet to reach its peak,...
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The CBI has arrested a Latur-based doctor and a member of the physics faculty of a coaching institute in Pune in the NEET UG paper leak case, officials said on Wednesday.The agency arrested Manoj Shirure for allegedly playing a key role in facilitating three students, including the son of Renukai...
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An FIR has been lodged against former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee for hurting religious sentiments based on a complaint by a lawyer, police said on Wednesday.The complaint was filed at the Siliguri Cyber Crime Police Station on May 20 by advocate Rinki Chattopadhyay Singh. She also...
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A Uganda national with recent travel history from the East African nation has tested negative for Ebola after she was placed under isolation in Bengaluru as a precautionary measure when she reported mild symptoms of body ache, official sources said on Wednesday. The 28-year-old woman was...
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West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh on Wednesday backed THE state government's crackdown on the illegal Bangladeshi migrants, stressing that it would be ideal for them if they returned on their own; otherwise, the government would be compelled to take action.Ghosh's remarks come amidst West Bengal...
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Women below the age of 35 now form the single-largest cohort among women mutual fund investors, signaling a rise in MF penetration among younger women.According to a study by Computer Age Management Services (CAMS), 38.6 per cent of women investors were below 35 years of age in March 2026, up...
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Amid speculation that he will step down, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is likely to host a crucial breakfast meeting for his cabinet colleagues on Thursday morning, official sources said.The urgency of the situation was highlighted by a last-minute change to Deputy CM D K Shivakumar's tour plan....
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A medical college hostel complex severely damaged in last year's AI-171 Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad will be rebuilt, the Gujarat government has said, even as families of some victims want the site to be preserved as a memorial.The government will build a new ultra-modern hostel facility at...
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Senior BJP leader Saumitra Khan has claimed that around 20 TMC MPs were in touch with the saffron camp, ready to switch sides if the party leadership gave its approval, a claim the opposition outfit dismissed as bogus.The TMC currently has 29 MPs in the Lok Sabha out of 42 from West Bengal,...
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Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is set to hold a key breakfast meeting with Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar at the Chief Minister's official residence 'Kaveri' in Bengaluru at 9 am on Thursday, amid continuing speculation surrounding a possible leadership change in the Karnataka...
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US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that he has completed his six-month physical examination at the Walter Reed Military Medical Center, declaring that all results were perfect.In a post on Truth Social, Trump thanked the doctors and medical staff for their care, adding that the check-up...
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The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday conducted searches at the residence of former Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan and others as part of its investigation into the CMRL money laundering case, officials said.They said a total of 10 premsies in the state, including Vijayan's rental house...
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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps threatened to retaliate after the US carried out what it described as self-defense strikes on Iranian missile launch sites and boats around the Strait of Hormuz, reports CNN. The IRGC also claimed that 25 vessels, including oil tankers, transited Hormuz...
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Republican Senator Lindsey Graham again raised questions over Pakistan's neutrality as a mediator between the US and Iran in the ceasefire talks, citing Islamabad's animosity towards Israel, as he termed their role as problematic.This comes after Paksitan Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif...
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Israel Defence Forces eliminated Muhammad Odeh in Gaza, the new leader of the military wing of the terrorist organisation Hamas and one of the architects of the October 7 massacre.The operation was carried out on the instructions of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel...
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A court in Cuttack on Tuesday acquitted Maulana Abdur Rehman, arrested in 2015 over alleged links with Al Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS), after finding that the prosecution failed to produce sufficient evidence to prove the charges against him.The district and sessions court delivered...
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The Supreme Court is scheduled to deliver its judgement on Wednesday on a batch of petitions challenging the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar.The pleas have claimed that the Election Commission does not have the powers under Article 326 of the Constitution, the...
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