Delhi's Winter Atmosphere Unsuitable For Cloud Seeding: Report

Delhi's winter atmosphere is climatologically unsuitable for consistent cloud seeding due to a fundamental lack of sufficient moisture and saturation, particularly during the peak pollution months of December and January, according to a report

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'Drop In The Ocean': UN Says 24,000 Tonnes Of Aid Reached Gaza Since Truce

More than 24,000 tons of UN aid has reached Gaza since the start of a ceasefire earlier this month, a UN official said on Thursday while calling for NGOs to be allowed to assist in its distribution.

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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Set For Second India Visit In December: Report

Microsoft chief executive Satya Nadella is set to travel to India in December, his second visit to the South Asian country this year, where he plans to hold meetings with top government officials, two sources with direct knowledge said.

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Ahead Of Trump-Xi Meet, China Slams Trade 'Bullying' And Protectionism

China's vice president hit out at "bullying" and protectionism on Tuesday in a clear reference to the trade war with the United States, two days before the countries' leaders meet.

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Rajasthan Schools To Follow One Uniform Rule With No Ties, Order Soon: Minister

Rajasthan education minister Madan Dilawar has said that all private and government schools in the state will now have the same uniform, and ties will no longer be a part of it because, he said, it's a Western concept.

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Russia Slams "Titanic Attempts" To Block US Talks Amid Tensions

Russia's top economic negotiator on Sunday slammed "titanic attempts" to thwart dialogue with the United States as he visited the country for talks with American officials after Washington imposed sanctions on Moscow's oil companies.

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Accused Cop On The Run, Devendra Fadnavis Orders Swift Action In Doctor Suicide Case

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday assured that no one involved in the alleged abetment of the suicide of a woman doctor in Satara will be spared, asserting that the matter is "serious" and needs a thorough probe.

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Truck Driver Shot After Ramming Attempt At US Coast Guard Base In California

A truck driver who backed into a US Coast Guard base in the San Francisco Bay Area - the site of earlier protests against federal immigration agents - was shot at by law enforcement officers and wounded, authorities said Friday.

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BJP Leader Takes Ritual Sip Of Yamuna, Claims River On 'Road To Recovery'

Delhi BJP leader Anil Gupta on Thursday took a ritual sip (aachman) of the water from the Yamuna, claiming the river is on the road to recovery from its heavily polluted state because of the efforts of the party's government in the last eight months.

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UK Designates Apple And Google A "Duopoly", Imposes Tougher Rules

Britain's competition watchdog said Wednesday that Apple and Google would face tougher regulation of services on their mobile platforms under new measures focused on technology giants.

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Video: UP Villagers Throw Stones At Police Van, Shatter Windows, Injure Cops

Upset at a case not being registered against an alleged murderer, villagers surrounded a police van in Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur, threw stones at it and attacked it with sticks.

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"Will Eradicate Them If They Don't Behave": Trump Warns Hamas Over Gaza Deal

Donald Trump helped broker the Gaza deal nearly two weeks ago, but it has repeatedly come under threat as Israel accuses Hamas of stalling on handing over dead hostages.

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Delhi's Air Quality 'Very Poor' After Night Of Fireworks On Diwali

The national capital Delhi woke up to 'very poor' air after a night of fireworks on Diwali, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 347 at 7am.

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Eight Pieces Of Jewellery Stolen From Louvre, Diamond-Emerald Crown Recovered

France's culture ministry said eight items of jewellery were stolen from the Louvre, including an emerald-and-diamond necklace that Napoleon gave his wife.

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5-Year-Old Denied School Bus Ride Over Unpaid Fees In Kerala

A five-year-old boy was allegedly not allowed to board his school bus a couple of days ago over non-payment of bus fees in this district, police said on Saturday.

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Cobra Slithers Into House, Meets Its Would-Be Assassin: Rocky The Pet Dog

It was a David vs Goliath battle, and the only thing going in favour of the weaker opponent was its urge to protect its owner. As it happened, this was enough for David or, in this case, Rocky the pet dog, to beat a Goliath in the form of a cobra.

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Poll Body Defends Identity Verification Of Burqa-Clad Voters In Bihar Polls

Amid demands that the Election Commission withdraw its direction to verify identity of burqa-clad women at Bihar's polling stations, the EC defended its move saying it is implementing a decision taken as back as 1994.

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Video: Cops Watching, Delhi University Student Slaps Professor

A professor at Delhi University's Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar College was slapped and assaulted during a heated altercation involving Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) joint secretary Deepika Jha and other members of the ABVP.

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Pay Rs 30,000 A Month As Maintenance To 4th Wife: Court To Samajwadi Party MP

The Allahabad High Court has directed Samajwadi Party MP from Rampur, Mohibbullah Nadvi, to pay monthly maintenance to his fourth wife regularly or face legal consequences.

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Clans, Armed Groups In Gaza Posed Challenge To Hamas As War Went On

As the Gaza war dragged on, a diminished Hamas faced growing internal challenges to its control of Gaza from long-standing rivals, many of them affiliated with powerful local clans.

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'No Excuse For Bad Roads In City Like Mumbai': High Court On Pothole Deaths

The Bombay High Court on Monday said there can be no justification for bad roads in Mumbai, India's financial capital, and noted civic bodies and government were not only obligated, but duty-bound to provide good roads to citizens.

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Actor Pawan Singh's Wife Jyoti Singh To Contest Bihar Polls

Jyoti Singh, the wife of Bhojpuri actor and BJP leader Pawan Singh, will contest the upcoming Assembly elections in Bihar, her father Rambabu Singh said on Sunday.

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Top Court Judge Says Girl Child Faces Greater Danger In Cyberspace

Supreme Court judge Justice JB Pardiwala said the girl child stands at a higher risk of being victimised in the online space, and the present investigative methodologies are not attuned to effectively handle the crimes committed in cyberspace.

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Team Thackeray Protests Over Farmers' Distress, Demands Loan Waiver

Former Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray and his party- the Shiv Sena (UBT)- launched a protest on Friday demanding immediate relief for farmers, including a complete loan waiver and compensation of Rs 50,000 per hectare.

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Farooq Abdullah Opts Out Of Rajya Sabha Race Amid Health Concerns

National Conference (NC) President Farooq Abdullah has withdrawn his candidacy for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections amid health concerns.

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Fire Sweeps Through Market In Kerala, Dozens Of Establishments Destroyed

A massive fire swept through a major commercial complex in Thaliparamba, Kannur, on Wednesday evening, destroying over 50 establishments and causing estimated losses running to several crores.

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Drug Regulator Admits Manufacturing Lapses Amid Outrage Over Cough Syrup Deaths

India's top drug regulator has acknowledged serious lapses in pharmaceutical manufacturing practices, amid growing outrage over child deaths allegedly linked to contaminated cough syrups.

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Power Struggle In Tata Trusts: Trustees Clash Over Board Appointments

Tata Trusts, which exerts decisive influence over India's most valuable conglomerate through its about 66 per cent stake of Tata Sons, finds itself in the midst of infighting among its trustees over board appointment and governance issues.

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Pak Woman Seeks Visa To Stay With Indian Husband, Court Issues Notice

The Delhi High Court sought the Centre's response on a plea filed by a Pakistani woman seeking permission to enter India to join her husband, an Indian citizen.

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PM Modi Slams Trinamool After Attack On BJP MP In Bengal

PM Modi slammed the Trinamool Congress government in West Bengal after BJP members, including an MP and an MLA, were attacked by a mob, saying it showed "absolutely pathetic" law and order situation in the state.

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France Unveils New Government Amid Political Deadlock

French President Emmanuel Macron named a new government on Sunday, putting together a team under Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu as he struggles to pull the country out of a political crisis.

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Cough Syrup, Then More Sickness And Death: Shell-Shocked Families Try To Cope

After days of denial, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav has announced Rs 4 lakh compensation for each of the 11 children who died after consuming Coldrif Cough Syrup.

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Video: Noida Residents Rattled After Cobra Takes Elevator Ride

It was not quite the kind of passenger anyone expected in the lift of a high-rise society in Noida, but there it was, a cobra, hood flared, writhing on the floor.

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5 Killed, 5 Injured As SUV Collides With Truck In Chhattisgarh

Five persons, including three women and a minor girl, were killed and five others were injured, two of them critically, on Sunday when the SUV carrying them collided with a truck in Kabirdham district of Chhattisgarh, police said.

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2 Dead, 5 Injured In Blast At Coaching Centre In UP's Farrukhabad: Cops

Atleast two people were killed, and five others were injured in a blast at a coaching centre in Uttar Pradesh's Farrukhabad on Saturday.

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PM Modi, Keir Starmer To Hold Wide-Ranging Talks In Mumbai On Oct 9

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will undertake a two-day visit to India next week in his first trip to the country since assuming charge of the top office in July last year.

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"Russia Jamming Our Satellites On Persistent Basis": UK Space Command Chief

Russia is attempting to jam British military satellites on a regular basis, the head of UK Space Command has said, amid growing tensions between Moscow and some European countries.

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'Op Sindoor Symbolic Of Victory Over Terror': President Murmu At Red Fort Dussehra

Amid rain, President Droupadi Murmu attended the Dussehra celebrations at the Red Fort on Thursday and said the Indian armed forces' Operation Sindoor represents a decisive victory over the Ravana of terrorism.

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Trump Will Determine How Long To Give Hamas To Accept Gaza Plan

US President Donald Trump will draw a red line on how long to give Hamas to accept an Israel-backed proposal to halt fighting in Gaza, the White House said on Thursday.

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In UP, Brother Kills Brother Over Garbage, Takes Help From Wife

A man in Uttar Pradesh's Hapur was killed with an axe by his younger brother and sister-in-law following an argument over throwing garbage.

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"Dubai Sheikh Wants Sex Partner": Delhi Baba's Shocking WhatsApp Chats

The arrest of self-styled godman Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswati has led to the discovery of WhatsApp chats that shed light on his alleged exploitation of young women students.

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4 Suspects Conspiring To Form 'Mujahideen Army' Arrested: UP Cops

The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on Monday arrested four men who were allegedly conspiring to form a "Mujahideen Army" to topple the Indian government through "violent jihad" and by imposing the Sharia law, officials said.

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"Operation Sindoor On Field": PM Modi After India Beat Pak In Asia Cup Final

India's ninth Asia Cup title, following a five-wicket win over arch-rivals Pakistan in a thrilling final on Sunday, drew massive cheers from Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a reference to Operation Sindoor.

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Gautam Adani, Son Visit Zubeen Garg's Home In Guwahati To Pay Homage

Leading industrialist Gautam Adani and his son Jeet paid a visit to deceased singer-composer Zubeen Garg's house in Assam's Guwahati on Sunday, and paid homage to the state's cultural icon.

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Maharashtra Man Jumps To Death From 11th Floor After Argument With Girlfriend

A 22-year-old man died after jumping from the 11th floor of a residential building following an argument with his girlfriend in Maharashtra's Thane district on Saturday, the police said.

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Delhi Trains Over 170 Officials To Tackle Dust Pollution Ahead Of Winter

As Delhi gears up for the winter pollution season, over 170 officials from 15 government agencies were trained on dust control and sustainable road design during a one-day workshop organised by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC)

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Turkish President To Meet Trump At White House, Seek Deal On F-35 Fighter Jets

Trump will host Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan at the White House, where the Turkish leader hopes to leverage the countries' warmest bilateral ties in years to convince Washington to drop US sanctions and allow it to purchase F-35 fighter jets

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China Unveils New Climate Goals, Plans 7-10% Emissions Cut by 2035

China has for the first time made specific emission cut pledges, though its goal of reducing planet-warming greenhouse gases just seven to 10 percent by 2035 is seen as far too modest.

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Delhi BMW Accident Accused Says 'Wrong To Say Car Hit Bike'

Gaganpreet Kaur, accused in the Dhaula Kuan BMW case, on Wednesday claimed through her counsel that her car did not hit the motorbike and she rushed the victim to the hospital within 24 minutes of the accident.

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'Apologise Or Pay Rs 100 Crore': Bihar Minister Sends Notice To Prashant Kishor For Defamation

Bihar minister Ashok Choudhary on Tuesday slapped a legal notice on Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor, asking him to tender an "unconditional apology" for defamatory remarks or face a civil suit seeking Rs 100 crore in damages.

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Russia Will Complete Deliveries Of S-400 Missile Systems To India In 2026

Under the $5.43 billion deal signed with India in 2018, Russia will complete deliveries of the S-400 Triumf (Triumph) air defence systems next year, according to a media report on Monday.

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Grandmother Strangles 4-Month-Old Granddaughter In Madhya Pradesh

A grandmother in Barkhedi village of Seoni Malwa in Narmadapuram district in Madhya Pradesh strangled her four-month-old granddaughter because she longed for a grandson, said the police.

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From Ice Cream To Air-Conditioners: What Gets Cheaper In GST 2.0

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) system is undergoing a significant overhaul, with the new structure set to take effect on September 22.

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Zubeen Garg Died Due To Drowning: Death Certificate

Assam Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, assured of further investigation into the singer Zubeen Garg's demise after receiving the death certificate of the singer, which mentioned the cause of death as "drowning".

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$100,000 H-1B Visa Fee One-Time Payment For New Applicants: White House Amid Chaos

The White House issued a major clarification Saturday to its new H-1B visa policy that had rattled the tech industry, saying a $100,000 fee will be a "one-time" payment imposed only on new applicants.

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Manipur MP Files Police Complaint Against X User Over "Ambush" Post

BJP Rajya Sabha MP Maharaja Sanajaoba Leishemba has filed a police complaint against an X user over what he called a malicious post targeting him following the ambush on an Assam Rifles convoy in Manipur on Friday.

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'Return To US Within 24 Hours, Don't Leave': Meta, Microsoft To H-1B Visa Holders

Major companies such as Meta and Microsoft went into a huddle on Saturday morning and urged all their H-1B visa holders to not leave the US for at least 14 days.

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"Won't Contest Polls Without Chief Minister Face": Tejashwi Yadav

The Grand Alliance will not contest the Bihar assembly election without a Chief Ministerial face, Rashtriya Janata Dal's Tejashwi Yadav told NDTV today, packing in a little dig.

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Threats To India, China Won't Work: Russian Minister's Warning To Trump

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has criticised US rhetoric on tariffs and said that such pressure will not succeed and "ancient civilisations" such as India and China will not yield to ultimatums.

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King Charles Gives Trump Royal Welcome On UK State Visit

Donald Trump was treated to a royal reception featuring gun salutes, soldiers on horseback and bagpipes as he met Wednesday with Britain's King Charles III for a historic second state visit, which unfolded far from marching protesters.

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From EU Chief To Netanyahu: PM Modi Thanks World Leaders for Birthday Wishes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday conveyed his gratitude to a host of world leaders for their warm wishes and greetings on his 75th birthday.

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Divers Recover Artefacts From Titanic's Sister Ship Britannic

Divers have recovered artifacts from the Titanic's sister ship, the Britannic, for the first time since the ocean liner sank in the Aegean Sea more than a century ago after striking a mine during World War I.

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House Of Kuki Leader Set On Fire In Manipur's Churachandpur

The house of Kuki National Organisation (KNO) leader Calvin Aikhenthang was torched late on Sunday night, officials said

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Audio Leak Reignites Row Over Congress Leader NM Vijayan's Suicide In Kerala

The controversy over the alleged suicide of former District Congress Committee (DCC) treasurer N M Vijayan in this hill district escalated on Sunday with the leak of an audio conversation between his family and Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan.

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Man Arrested For Stabbing Wife To Death In Gurugram

Gurugram police arrested a man for allegedly stabbing his 30-year-old wife to death in the middle of the road in Sector 15 on Saturday morning over domestic discord.

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Telangana Woman Kills 2-Year-Old Daughter, Elopes With Lover: Cops

In a shocking incident, a 23-year-old woman in Telangana's Medak district allegedly killed her two-year-old daughter and eloped with her lover, police said on Friday.

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How Messages To Roommate Led To Charlie Kirk Shooter Tyler Robinson's Arrest

In a latest string of attacks on US politicians, conservative and staunch Trump ally Charlie Kirk was fatally shot in the neck during a debate hosted by Turning Point at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.

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5 Dead, Over 10 Injured After Bus Overturns in Lucknow: Cops

Five people died and more than 10 were injured when a state roadways bus overturned in the Kakori area here on Thursday, police said.

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Polish Home Hit By Drone While TV Warns Of Russian Aerial Threats

Pensioner Tomasz Wesolowski had a lucky escape on Wednesday when a drone crashed into his house as he was watching news on television about Russian drones flying into Polish airspace.

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Return Of The King? A Look At Current Status Of Nepal's Royal Family

The streets of Nepal have been restless for most of 2025. In March, protests erupted in Kathmandu, with demonstrators demanding the restoration of the monarchy and a return to a Hindu state, while also voicing frustration against KP Sharma Oli's gove

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Biju Janata Dal To Abstain From Veep Polls, Says Sasmit Patra

Biju Janata Dal MP Sasmit Patra announced that the party has decided to abstain from voting in the vice-presidential election.

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Farooq Abdullah Criticises Waqf Board For Hazratbal Row

National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Sunday said the controversy at the Hazratbal shrine could have been avoided had the current Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board not installed the plaque with the Ashoka emblem at the shrine

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Omar Abdullah's Party Seeks J&K Waqf Chief's Sacking After Hazratbal Vandalism

The ruling National Conference in Jammu and Kashmir have called for the removal of the J&K Waqf board chairperson a day after the national emblem was defiled at the Hazratbal shrine in Srinagar.

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Man Injured In Acid Attack By His Girlfriend's Brother In UP

A man was beaten and attacked with acid in a village under Bansbeeh police station area here, allegedly by his girlfriend's brother and several others, police said on Friday.

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1 Killed, 6 Injured In Mass Stabbing At Indigenous Community In Canada

A mass stabbing in an Indigenous community in central Canada killed one person and forced six others to the hospital on Thursday, federal police said, adding the suspect also died in the incident.

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India Urges Germany To Ensure Early Return Of Baby Ariha Shah

India on Wednesday called upon Germany to ensure the early return of Indian baby girl Ariha Shah, who has been living in a foster care in Berlin for nearly 4 years.

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"GST Reforms Will Set Economy Open And Transparent": Nirmala Sitharaman

The next generation GST reforms would 'absolutely' set an economy open and transparent with further reduction in compliance burden and benefiting small businesses, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday.

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K Kavitha Blames Cousin For Probe Against KCR, Brother KTR Praises Him

The BRS was rocked by a major internal storm today as MLC K Kavitha, daughter of former Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao, publicly accused senior party leader and her cousin T Harish Rao of being responsible for the CBI probe against her father

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Siddaramaiah Calls Dasara 'Secular', Defends Invite To Banu Mushtaq

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday defended the decision to invite International Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate this year's Mysuru Dasara, describing the event as a "secular" and "cultural" festival for all communities.

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Israel Kills Hamas Spokesperson Amid Expanding Gaza Offensive Discussion

The Israeli military announced Sunday that it killed the longtime spokesperson for Hamas' armed wing, as the country's security cabinet met to discuss the expanding offensive in some of Gaza's most populated areas.

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"Absence Of Marriage Registration Won't Invalidate Marriage": Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that the absence of registration of marriage will not invalidate the marriage.

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Cop Caught On Camera Slapping Civilian In Srinagar; Probe Ordered

An inquiry has been ordered against a traffic policeman for allegedly slapping a person in the Bemina locality here, an officer said on Friday.

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Mumbai, Kohima Safest For Women; Patna, Jaipur, Delhi Least Safe: Report

Kohima, Bhubaneswar, and Mumbai have emerged as the safest cities in the country for women, while Kolkata, Srinagar and Ranchi were ranked the lowest, according to the National Annual Report & Index on Women's Safety 2025.'

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Video: Protesters Block Congress MP's Car Over MLA Accused Of Harassment

Congress MP Shafi Parambil and DYFI activists engaged in a verbal altercation on Wednesday after the Left-wing youth outfit members blocked his vehicle and allegedly shouted abusive slogans against him near Vatakara in Kerala.

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Shivraj Chouhan's Mahabharat Reference When Asked If He'll Be Next BJP Chief

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, whose name is doing the rounds as a probable for the next BJP chief and speculation around whom has increased since he met RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, appeared to avoid answering a question on the issue directly.

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"Pressure May Rise, But We Will Bear It": PM Modi Ahead Of US Tariff Deadline

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday asserted he can't compromise on interests of farmers, cattle-rearers, small-scale industries, cautioning "pressure on us may increase, but we will bear it".

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PM Modi Launches Rs 5,400 Crore Development Projects In Gujarat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday dedicated and laid the foundation stone for a slew of development projects collectively valued at over Rs 5,400 crore in Gujarat.

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Latest Spain Heatwave Was "Most Intense On Record"

A 16-day heatwave Spain suffered this month was "the most intense on record", the country's State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) said on Sunday.

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Tirupati Temple Board's Land Swap Deal Runs Into Trouble

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) is facing a new controversy following allegations made by former chairperson Bhumana Karunakar Reddy that a recent land exchange agreement with the Andhra Pradesh Tourism Authority (APTA) is a "scam".

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2 Months After Crime, Charge Sheet Filed In Kolkata Law College Rape Case

A charge sheet was filed on Saturday against four accused in the alleged gang rape of a law student on her college campus in Kolkata, around two months after the crime, police said.

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Two Workers Die, 2 Hospitalised After Inhaling Toxic Gas At Gujarat Factory

Two workers died and as many were hospitalised after they inhaled toxic gas while cleaning the tank of a food processing factory in Gujarat's Anand district.

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Air India, Air India Express Post Rs 9,568-Crore Loss Before Tax In Financial Year 2025

Air India and Air India Express together posted a loss before tax of Rs 9,568.4 crore in the financial year ended March 2025, according to the civil aviation ministry.

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'Where Do You Get The Right...': Top Court To Jains On Closing Slaughterhouses

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday refused to grant any relief to Jain community members seeking closure of slaughter houses in the city for 10 days during their Paryushan Parv festival.

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Pregnant Minor Rape Survivor Agrees To Give Birth After Moving Delhi High Court

A minor rape survivor who moved the Delhi High Court with a plea to terminate her 30-week pregnancy has agreed to give birth to the child, who would be given for adoption.

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Chhattisgarh Bureaucrat Accused Of Rape, Exploitation By Woman Constable

A high-ranking government officer in Chhattisgarh finds himself at the centre of a storm as serious allegations of rape and exploitation under the false promise of marriage have been levelled against him.

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"Said It Before PM Modi": Rahul Gandhi Jabs At BJP Over Caste Census

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday claimed that the Modi government announced a caste census only under pressure and it would neither get a "true" caste census done nor remove the 50 per cent cap on reservations.

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Analysis: In High-Stakes Summit, Trump, Not Putin, Budges

Donald Trump wanted to go bold -- a high-pomp, high-stakes summit with Vladimir Putin to test whether the Russian leader would compromise on the Ukraine war.

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BJP parliamentary board to meet on Aug 17, discussion likely on Vice Presidential candidate

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is likely to hold its parliamentary board meeting on August 17 at the party headquarters in New Delhi.

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Rebels Against The Raj: How Foreigners Defied Empire To Support India

Rebels Against The Raj is a 2022 book by historian Ramachandra Guha.

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IPS Husband And Wife To Get Medals In Assam On Independence Day

In an interesting feat in the history of the Assam Police, an IPS couple from the state will be honoured with prestigious medals on Independence Day in Guwahati for their service to the nation.

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Mumbai Gets 5-km Sea-Facing Promenade, Coastal Road To Stay Open 24X7

Mumbai's seafront is getting a brand-new showstopper. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday virtually inaugurated a 5.25-km promenade and four pedestrian underpasses on the Mumbai Coastal Road.

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100 Stray Dogs Picked Up In 2 Days, Civic Body To Relocate Sick Canines First

The MCD has picked up 100 stray dogs so far since the Supreme Court order on relocating canines, and converted the city's 20 Animal Birth Control (ABC) centres into shelter homes, Mayor Raja Iqbal Singh said on Wednesday.

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Indias First Drone-Based Cloud Seeding Launched In Rajasthan

State Agriculture Minister Kirodi Lal Meena launched a pioneering cloud seeding experiment at the Jamwaramgarh Dam area to revive Ramgarh Lake and tackle the regions water crisis.

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Top Court Slams "Trend" That 'No Justice In Courts If Politicians Involved'

Observing high court judges were "in no way inferior" to the ones in the top court, the Supreme Court on Monday directed a litigant and his lawyers to tender an unconditional apology to a Telangana High Court judge.

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3 Missing Shimla Boarding School Students Found, Kidnapper Arrested: Cops

Three class 6 students of a boys' boarding school in Shimla were recovered from a house in Chaithla village of Kotkhai area here on Sunday, a day after they went missing during a day out.

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Norway-Style E-Waste Processing Revolution Planned For Delhi

Delhi is gearing up to build one of India's most advanced e-waste processing facilities, and it's taking cues from Norway's cutting-edge model.

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"Support PM Modi-Led Government Against Trump's Pressure Tactics": Sharad Pawar

NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar on Saturday called for supporting the Central government against the "pressure tactics" by US President Donald Trump amid tariff tensions in the national interest.

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Tamil Nadu Government Staffer Assaulted By Councillor Belonging To DMK Ally

A councillor of the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), part of the ruling DMK alliance in Tamil Nadu, has been arrested for allegedly assaulting a government employee inside the Bhuvanagiri Town Panchayat office in Cuddalore district.

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'Hanging House' Row: Arvind Kejriwal, AAP Leaders To Face Assembly Panel Probe

. The so-called 'hanging house' inside the Delhi Assembly complex, touted as a colonial-era execution site by the former AAP government, is now under fire for being a "complete fabrication." And the fallout just got more serious.

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"Active Shooter" At US Army Base In Georgia, Casualties Reported

After an active shooter was reported on Fort Stewart in southeast Georgia, parts of the army post were locked down on Wednesday.

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"Everything Is Over": Uttarakhand Flash Floods Leave Behind Trail Of Destruction

"Everything is over" -- a victim is heard saying in one of several disturbing videos which surfaced online after a cloudburst led to flash floods on Tuesday in Himalayan village of Dharali in this district leaving behind a trail of destruction.

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Kerala Plans To Eliminate Concept Of "Backbenchers" From School Classrooms

Kerala's Education Minister has initiated steps to set up a committee of experts to identify the most suitable model for the state's education system - one that may include eliminating the concept of "backbenchers" from school classrooms.

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Trade Unions, Farmers To Protest Against US Tariffs, India-UK Deal On August 13

CTUs-SKM, the platform of ten Central Trade Unions and Samyukt Kisan Morcha, on Monday gave a call for a nationwide protest on August 13, against US President Donald Trump's tariff threats and India-UK CETA.

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Kiren Rijiju On Why Centre Will Be Forced To Push Bills Amid Parliament Protests

The government will be compelled to press for the passage of its bills amid protests in Parliament, Kiren Rijiju said on Monday, as the Opposition's relentless disruptions over SIR dimmed the prospects of normal functioning of the two Houses.

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Over 10,500 Posts Vacant Across Key Civil Aviation Regulatory Bodies

More than 10,500 posts are lying vacant across key civil aviation regulatory bodies in India, according to data submitted in the Rajya Sabha. The Ministry of Civil Aviation shared this in response to a question by MP Dr Medha Vishram Kulkarni

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Air India Cancels Bhubaneswar-Delhi Flight Due To 'High Temperature' In Aircraft Cabin

A Delhi-bound Air India flight from Bhubaneswar was cancelled on Sunday due to "high temperature" in the aircraft cabin just prior to its departure for the destination, the airline said in a statement.

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Odisha Police Say No One Else Involved In Puri Teen's Death

Hours after the death of the 15-year-old girl from Puri district at AIIMS, Delhi, Odisha Police on Saturday claimed that no other person was involved in the incident.

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Indonesia Volcano Belches Six-Mile Ash Tower

An Indonesian volcano spewed a 10-kilometre molten plume of ash topped by lightning into the sky, weeks after another huge eruption triggered dozens of flight cancellations in Bali.

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Himachal Cabinet Okays OBC Quota In Urban Local Body Elections

The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet on Thursday decided to introduce reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBC) in Urban Local Bodies in the upcoming elections and gave nod to operation of lotteries in the state.

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Sikh Man Stabbed To Death In London, 3 Women Among 5 Arrested

A 30-year-old British Sikh man has been stabbed to death in east London in an attack involving people known to each other, the UK police believe.

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US Plans To Launch New Private Health Tracking System With Big Tech Firms

The Trump administration is pushing an initiative for millions of Americans to upload personal health data and medical records on new apps and systems run by private tech companies, promising that it will make it easier to access health records.

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Delhi High Court Questions Centres Power To Order Cuts In Udaipur Files Movie

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought to know from the Centre whether it had the authority to pass the order directing six cuts in the film 'Udaipur Files - Kanhaiya Lal Tailor Murder' while exercising its revisional powers.

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"Judiciary Failed Me": Judge Resigns Over Senior's High Court Appointment

A woman civil judge resigned today after a senior she accused of harassment and misconduct was appointed as the judge of the Madhya Pradesh High Court recently.

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Trump Warns Iran Of Fresh Strikes If It Tries To Restart Nuclear Facilities

President Donald Trump warned on Monday that he would order fresh US attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities should Tehran try to restart facilities that the United States bombed last month.

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Delhi, Nearby Areas To Witness First-Ever Mega Mock Disaster Drill On August 1

A first-ever "mega-scale" disaster management mock exercise will be conducted in the national capital region (NCR) on August 1.

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"Need To Relook At Our History": Economist As PM Offers Prayers At Iconic Cholapuram Temple

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the Gangaikonda Cholapuram Shiva temple, has put the spotlight on the Chola empire, especially on the time of Rajendra Chola, who stood tall when northern India was under Muslim rule.

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BJP MP Seeks Bharat Ratna For Poet Bhikhari Thakur Ahead of Bihar Polls

BJP MP Manoj Tiwari has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, demanding that Bhikhari Thakur, the legendary Bhojpuri poet, playwright, singer, and social reformer, be posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour.

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Trump Calls For Ceasefire, Compares India-Pakistan Conflict With Cambodia-Thailand Clash

US President Donald Trump said Saturday he was talking with the leaders of Cambodia and Thailand in a bid to end their border conflict that has left at least 33 people dead.

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As Delhi's Water Bills Dues Cross Rs 1.4 Lakh Crore, Who Owes What?

Over Rs 1.4 lakh crore in pending water bills has accumulated at the Delhi Jal Board (DJB), officials have said.

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Trained, Bond Signed, Nurses Wait For Jobs For Over 7 Years In Madhya Pradesh

Nursing graduates from the 2018 batch were promised government jobs. In return, they signed a bond: Serve wherever the state sends you, and if you refuse, pay a fine of Rs 2 lakh. Seven years later, only nine of 130 have received placements.

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1 Firm, A Ponzi Scheme And Rs 1,600-Crore Scam: Probe Agency Files Chargesheet

Thousands were lured by profits and made to invest in schemes through a company named LFS Broking. People were assured quick returns, but an investor's worst nightmare came true; the schemes were Ponzi, and at least Rs 1,600 crore was swindled.

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Centre In Huddle To Regain Lost Ground On Judge's Impeachment: Sources

Two days after the resignation of Jagdish Dhankhar from the post of the Vice President, the government is brainstorming ways to undo the damage he caused by accepting the Opposition notice for the impeachment of Justice Yashwant Varma

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Trump's Golden Dome Defense System Looks For Alternative To Musk's SpaceX

The Trump administration is expanding its search for partners to build the Golden Dome missile defense system, courting Amazon.com's Project Kuiper and big defense contractors as tensions with Elon Musk threaten SpaceX's dominance in the program.

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Jagdeep Dhankhar's Resignation Starts Race For Next Vice President

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar's abrupt resignation on Monday evening has opened the contest for his successor.

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New Hospitals, Flyovers Soon As Delhi Ramps Up Health, Transport Infrastructure

Delhi is ramping up its health infrastructure, with over 1,300 new hospital beds almost ready across four government hospitals, and the construction of seven hospitals with ICU facilities is underway in the city.

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Tourist Boat Capsizes During Thunderstorm In Vietnam Killing 34; 8 Missing

A boat carrying tourists capsized during a sudden thunderstorm in Vietnam on Saturday afternoon during a sightseeing excursion, killing 34 people, state media reported. Eight others remain missing.

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Baby Dies After Being Left Inside Car For Hours On Hot Day In Belgium

A 15-month-old baby has died in Belgium after being left inside a car on a warm summer day.

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To Curb Cow Slaughter, Maharashtra May Use Anti-Organised Crime Law

Maharashtra Minister of State for Home, Yogesh Kadam, in the state Assembly on Thursday announced that the government will launch a special campaign to ban cow slaughter in unauthorised slaughterhouses across the state.

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"Many Jails Waiting For Gandhis": Himanta Sarma's Swipe At Rahul Gandhi

Taking a dig at Rahul Gandhi, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the Congress MP openly encouraged encroachers and "land jihadis" to take over government lands.

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Britain Ends 5-Year Ban On Pakistani Airlines

Britain has lifted restrictions on Pakistani airlines, the UK embassy in Islamabad said on Wednesday, ending a five-year ban on the country's beleaguered national carrier.

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Ukrainians Welcome Trump's Aid But See 50-Day Ultimatum To Putin As Too Long

Ukrainians welcomed US President Donald Trump's pledge of in their three-year fight against , though it is unclear what exactly they will get and how quickly.

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In Rare Order, Top Court's "New Lease Of Life" To Woman Who Killed Fiance

In a rare judgment, the Supreme Court on Monday stayed the arrest and life sentence of a girl and her boyfriend while upholding their conviction in her fiance's murder.

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'Not Intimated Earlier': Siddaramaiah Wants Bridge Inauguration Postponed

Siddaramaiah urged Nitin Gadkari to postpone the inauguration of Sigandur bridge and the foundation stone laying ceremony of infrastructure projects at Sagara taluk in in Shivamogga on July 14.

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Delhi Reviews Landfill Cleanup, Pushes for Full Waste Processing By 2026

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Mayor Sardar Raja Iqbal Singh took stock of the city's solid waste management efforts, with a sharp focus on landfill cleanup and upcoming waste-to-energy projects.

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Amarnath Yatra: Army Launches Operation Shiva, 8,500 Troops Deployed

The Indian Army has launched Operation Shiva as part of a multi-tier security setup to secure the ongoing Amarnath Yatra deploying 8,500 troops and a counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) grid on the twin routes to the cave shrine.

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Tirumala Milk Treasury Manager Found Dead In Chennai

Naveen Bollineni, a treasury manager at Tirumala Milk, was found dead under suspicious circumstances in Chennai, with preliminary investigation pointing to death by suicide.

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New Hampshire Judge Decides To Pause Trump's Birthright Citizenship Order

A federal judge in New Hampshire issued a ruling Thursday prohibiting President Donald Trump's executive order ending birthright citizenship from taking effect anywhere in the U.S.

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19-Year-Old Dead In UP, Family Alleges Rape By Lover: Police

A 19-year-old girl was found dead at her home in Uttar Pradesh's Budaun district, police said on Wednesday while her family has accused her alleged lover of raping and killing the teen.

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Violence In Assam District After Eviction Drive Leaves Thousands Homeless

Violence was reported during an eviction drive in Assam's Dhubri district, prompting the government to send in more security reinforcements in the area.

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Delhi Speaker Junks Rs 94-Lakh Bathroom Makeover Claim, Congress Hits Back

A fresh political face-off has erupted between the Delhi Assembly Speaker and the Congress over the alleged Rs 2.35 crore renovation of the Speaker's official residence, including a reported Rs 94.69 lakh spent on bathrooms alone.

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Reuters' X Account Unblocked In India After Government Intervention

International news agency Reuters' X account was withheld in India for a few hours but restored later on Sunday after the government intervened to say it had not sought the blocking of the handle.

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BRICS Leaders Condemn Pahalgam Attack, Reject 'Double Standards' In Countering Terror

Leaders of the BRICS countries strongly condemned the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack while reaffirming their commitment to combatting cross-border movement of terrorists.

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Manipur's Kuki Body Asks Their MLAs Not To Be Part Of New Government

An influential body of Manipur's Kuki tribes has asked MLAs from their community not to be a part of the next state government whenever it is formed.

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How is 'Bharat Mata' Religious Symbol? High Court To Kerala University Registrar

The High Court here on Friday asked the Kerala University Registrar, who was suspended recently, how 'Bharat Mata' can be a religious symbol and how putting up a portrait of the same can be a law and order problem.

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F-35 Stuck In Kerala May Be Dismantled Before Being Airlifted To UK: 5 Points

The UK is considering taking home the grounded Royal Navy F-35B from Kerala in a transport aircraft, the C-17 Globemaster. Field repair attempts have been unsuccessful so far. The F-35B made an unscheduled landing in Thiruvananthapuram 19 days ago.

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Tripura Chief Minister To Expand Cabinet Tomorrow: Report

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha would expand his council of ministers on July 3, sources said on Wednesday.

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Dalai Lama To Meet Senior Buddhist Monks Before Reincarnation Statement

The Dalai Lama will meet 11 senior Buddhist monks on Wednesday morning before delivering a written statement that will "most probably" talk about his eventual succession as the spiritual head of Tibetan Buddhists, an official said.

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Harvard Violated Civil Rights of Jewish, Israeli Students, Trump Officials Say

The Trump administration said a US investigation found that Harvard University violated civil rights law in its treatment of Jewish and Israeli students, further endangering federal funding for the school.

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Father Stabs Son, 10, To Death After Fight Over Playing In Rain In Delhi: Cops

A 10-year-old boy was allegedly stabbed to death by his father on Sunday afternoon following a dispute over playing in the rain in Sagarpur area of southwest Delhi, police said.

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Iran Extends Access To Airspace For Overflights After Ceasefire

Iran has expanded access to its airspace for international overflights following a ceasefire with Israel, though flight restrictions remain in place across much of the country.

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CBI Files Charges Against 2 Indian Nationals For Murder In UAE, Bahrain

CBI has filed charge sheets against two Indian nationals before a special court in New Delhi, in connection with two separate murder cases in the UAE and Bahrain, an official said on Friday.

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Waiting For A Promotion? In Chhattisgarh Department, 11 Dead People Got One

Some people spend years waiting for a promotion, doing everything they can to be eligible for one: from working long hours to being extra nice to the boss. But here, the dead have been promoted, with - obviously - no effort on their part.

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Couple Arrested For Live Streaming Sexual Acts For Money In Telangana: Cops

In a shocking incident, a husband and wife were arrested for allegedly live streaming their sexual acts on a mobile app for money, police said on Thursday.

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3 Arrested For Honeymoon Murder Sent To Police Custody For 6 Days

The three arrested faced charges related to obstruction of justice and tampering with evidence at a flat in Indore where Raja Raghuvanshi's wife stayed after the murder.

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Trump Repeats Claim That He "Stopped" India-Pak Conflict

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday repeated his claim that he stopped the war between India and Pakistan and told the two countries that America would not do trade with them if continued with the fighting.

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Loan Fraud Convict's 'Catch Me If You Can' Of 4 Decades Ends, Courtesy CBI

He has been on the run for 47 years in a Rs 5.69 lakh bank fraud case filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation in 1978. Over four decades later, the long arm of the law has finally caught Satish Kumar Anand, who cheated Bank of India.

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What Ancient Ice Sheets Can Tell Us About Future Sea Level Rise

When visiting Godrevy beach on the north Cornish coast, most people look out to sea at the lighthouse, surfers and seals rather than the cliffs behind.

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Israel-Iran War LIVE Updates: Explosions In Qatar After Iran Strikes US Bases, India Issues Advisory

US-Israel-Iran Conflict LIVE Updates: The United States carried out a "very successful attack" on three nuclear sites in Iran, President Donald Trump said.

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10-Year-Old Accused Of Stealing Cellphone, Tortured, In Andhra Pradesh

A 10-year-old child was burnt multiple times on suspicion that she had stolen a mobile phone from a neighbour in Andhra Pradesh's Nellore district, Indukurupet Mandal.

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UP Man Kills Wife In Delhi Hotel, Arrested After Confessing To Cops On Call

A woman was found dead in a hotel room in Delhi after her husband called the Uttar Pradesh Police, confessing to strangling his 24-year-old wife to death over suspicion of infidelity, officials said on Saturday.

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Over 11,000 Navy Personnel, Their Families To Join Yoga Day Event In Andhra

Over 11,000 naval personnel and their family members from the Navy's Eastern Naval Command would be participating in the grand Yoga Day celebrations in Visakhapatnam that will be led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday.

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Air India's Delhi To Vietnam Flight Returns Mid-Way After Technical Snag

Air India on Thursday said its flight AI388 from Delhi to Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam on June 19 returned to the national capital mid-way as a "precautionary measure".

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AI-Enabled Cameras To Spot Old Vehicles at Delhi Petrol Pumps From July 1

The Delhi government is all set for a crackdown on end-of-life vehicles starting July 1. Under the directions of the CAQM or (Central Air Quality Management), petrol vehicles older than 15 years and diesel vehicles older than 10 years will be denied

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Revanth Reddy Forms 3-Member Team To Plan Telangana Cow Protection Policy

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Tuesday appointed a three-member committee to formulate a comprehensive policy for cow protection in the state.

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Honda Succeeds In Reusable Rocket Test, Aims At 2029 For Spaceflight

Honda R&D, the research arm of Japan's second-biggest carmaker, successfully landed its 6.3-metre (20.6-foot) experimental reusable launch vehicle after reaching an altitude of 271 metres (889 feet) at its test facility in Taiki.

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"Desperate" Iranians Flee Capital For Safety As Israeli Strikes Intensify

Thousands of residents of the Iranian capital Tehran are fleeing their homes and stockpiling essential supplies for fear that Israel's airstrike campaign against longtime foe Iran will escalate in the coming days.

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'Had Fever, Wife Said Don't Go': Gujarat Doctor Who Cancelled Air India Ticket

A doctor from Gujarat cannot stop thanking his wife and family members after he cancelled an Air India flight in which he planned to fly to London on June 12.

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Israel Army Says Iran Missiles Incoming, Sirens Heard In Jerusalem

The Israeli army has said Iran has launched another missile barrage at the country. "Iran missiles incoming, sirens heard in the north," it said, even as several videos showed missiles over the skies of Jerusalem and several of them being intercepted

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2 Months After Pahalgam Attack, J&K Tourist Spots To Start Reopening From Tuesday

Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha has announced the reopening of several tourist spots in the Union Territory in a phased manner from next week.

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1st Responder Was Having Lunch At Hostel Where Air India Plane Crashed

An ambulance driver saw the lone survivor of the crashed AI171 aircraft walking from the plane and then attempting to go back to save his relative on board.

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Woman, 55, Headed To London For Daughter's Delivery Dies In Air India Plane Crash

A 55-year-old woman from Anand in Gujarat on her way to London for her elder daughter's delivery was among the 241 killed on board the Air India flight that crashed in Ahmedabad, a kin said on Friday.

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"Lacked Meaningful Engagement": Congress Leader On Anti-Terror Outreach Teams

India's outreach mission to different countries to convey its message against terrorism "lacked meaningful engagement" and "failed to create international impact", former Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan told NDTV.

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On Woman Judge's Plea For Childcare Leave, Jharkhand Court's Response

A woman judge in Jharkhand who challenged the High Court's decision to curtail her childcare leave, or CCL, cannot take more than what she has been offered, the High Court has informed the Supreme Court.

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Passenger Slaps Accused In Raja Raghuvanshi Murder At Indore Airport

A passenger slapped an accused arrested in the Raja Raghuvanshi murder case at the Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport here on Tuesday night, witnesses said.

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"Got Emotional When She Called": Meghalaya Murder Accused Sonam Raghuvanshi's Brother

Following Sonam Raghuvanshi's surrender in the Meghalaya honeymoon murder, her brother Govind Raghuvanshi has refrained from commenting further.

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Model Anjali Varmora Dies By Suicide In Surat, Mental Stress Suspected: Cops

A young model has allegedly died by committing suicide in Gujarat's Surat, police said on Sunday.

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"India Will Never Countenance Perpetrators Of Evil Being...": S Jaishankar

India will never countenance "perpetrators of evil" being put on par with its victims and expects partners to understand its policy of "zero tolerance" against terrorism, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said.

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Pistols, Cartridges: Delivery Agent Caught In UP With Unusual Package

Sudhanshu posed as a delivery agent working with a food delivery aggregator, but contents of the packages he delivered were illegal arms in Haryana, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh's Meerut.

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Trump, Xi Hold Telephone Talks, Agree To Continue Negotiations To Reach Trade Deal

Chinese President Xi Jinping and his US counterpart Donald Trump had lengthy talks over phone on Thursday to iron out differences over their tit-for-tat tariffs and agreed to have more talks between their trade representatives.

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Muzaffarpur Rape Accused Surrenders After 'Bulldozer Action' Against Home, Eatery In Bihar

In a dramatic turn of events in the Muzaffarpur Dalit girl case, the main accused, Mukesh Kumar Rai, surrendered before the police after the district administration demolished his house and eatery (dhaba) on Thursday.

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Kirori Lal Meena, Rajasthan's Maverick Minister, Back In Action

Rajasthan's agriculture minister Kirori Lal Meena is on a mission, carrying out surprise checks at the state's seed and fertiliser units and sealing factories churning out spurious items.

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Pak Businessman Arrested For Assault On Hindu Siblings After Minor Road Mishap

A Karachi-based media entrepreneur has been arrested after he and his armed bodyguards allegedly assaulted a Hindu man following a minor road accident.

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Man Beaten To Death Over Suspicion Of Mango Theft In Gujarat, 5 Arrested

Five persons were arrested on Monday for allegedly beating a farm labourer to death over suspicion of theft of mangoes worth Rs 50,000 from an orchard in Gujarat's Surat district, a police official said.

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India's Fight Against Maoism: Visualised In Graphics

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has repeatedly said that the government is committed to eradicating Maoism from India by March 2026, and the goal got a fillip when at least 27 Maoists were killed in an encounter in Chhattisgarh earlier this month.

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US, China Trade Row Could Ease After Trump-Xi Talks: Treasury Chief

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that President Donald Trump could speak with China's Xi Jinping "very soon," and that such a call could help break the logjam in the trade talks between the world's two biggest economies.

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71 Killed Due To Excessive Pre-Monsoon Rains In Karnataka

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's office on Saturday said that 71 people lost their lives due to excessive pre-monsoon showers in the state since April.

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"Fog Of War Is Clearing": Mallikarjun Kharge Targets Centre Over Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan's Remark

Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday demanded the government to hold a special session of Parliament immediately, following Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan's acknowledgement of aircraft loss in the hostilities.

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US Supreme Court Allows Trump To Revoke "Parole" Status Of Migrants

The US Supreme Court on Friday let President Donald Trump's administration revoke the temporary legal status of hundreds of thousands of Venezuelan, Cuban, Haitian and Nicaraguan migrants living in the United States.

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After PM's 'Haunk Diya' Remark, Here's Your Guide To All Things 'Kanpuriya'

When your 'bhaukaal' is at its peak, people are aware that they might be at the receiving end of a 'kantaap' if they indulge in too much 'bakloli'.

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Class 10 Student Shot Dead In Haryana, Classmate Prime Suspect: Cops

A Class 10 student was allegedly shot dead by a classmate in Hisar on Thursday, police said.

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Probe Agency Attaches Assets Worth Rs 2.34 Crore In J&K Crypto Scam

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) Srinagar said on Wednesday that it has attached two bank accounts and immovable property worth Rs 2.34 crore in a bogus cryptocurrency scam.

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"Your Language (Kannada) Was Born Out Of Tamil": Kamal Haasan Comment Sparks Row

Tamil megastar Kamal Haasan, weeks before the release of his latest film, Thug Life, has teed off a fresh controversy with his "your language (Kannada) was born out of Tamil" remark at an event in Chennai.

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Had Balasaheb Thackeray Been Alive He Would've Hugged PM Modi For Op Sindoor: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Monday that had Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray been alive, he would have hugged Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the success of Operation Sindoor.

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French Mountaineer Benjamin Vedrines Sets New Mont Blanc Speed Climb Record

Rising French mountaineering star Benjamin Vedrines broke the record for the fastest ascent and descent of western Europe's highest mountain Mont Blanc, beating a mark that had stood for over a decade, his team said Sunday.

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31, Including Chinese Woman, Arrested For Drug Use At Bengaluru Party: Cops

Thirty-one individuals were arrested here during a birthday party for possessing and using narcotic substances, police said on Sunday. Among them were seven women, including a Chinese national.

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He Posed As Doctor For Years. How A Patient's Death Exposed Him

A young man, armed with stolen documents and a borrowed identity, posed as a doctor for years, even working at a private and a government hospital.

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JD Vance Says Use Of Military Force Under Trump Will Be "Cautious, Decisive"

US Vice President JD Vance said on Friday that the United States under President Donald Trump will choose carefully when to use military force and will avoid involvement in open-ended conflicts in what he called a break from recent US policies.

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Gravy Not A Right In Restaurants, Kerala Court Has Ruled: Owner

A restaurant owner in Kerala's Kochi heaved a sigh of relief as a local consumer court near here ruled that gravy need not be given for free to customers.

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Teeth Hurt? It Could Be Because Of A 500-Million-Year-Old Fish

Ever wondered why our teeth are so sensitive to pain or even just cold drinks? It might be because they first evolved for a very different purpose than chewing half a billion years ago, a study suggested Wednesday.

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Investors Kidnap Stock Trader In Odisha After Losing Money In Market Downturn

A group of investors allegedly kidnapped a stock market trader from Odisha's Cuttack after he failed to repay them their money, police said.

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Maharashtra Minister Apologises To Chief Justice Over 'Protocol Lapse' In Mumbai

Maharashtra Cabinet minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Monday said he personally phoned and apologized to Chief Justice of India (CJI) B R Gavai on behalf of the state government over 'protocol lapse' during the latter's visit to Mumbai.

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Video: No AC Inside Air India Plane In Delhi, Passenger Shares Ordeal

Passengers of an Air India flight at Delhi airport have complained they were made to sit inside the aircraft without air-conditioning on Sunday. The flight was scheduled to travel to Patna.

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"May Hurt Bengal But...": Official On Impact Of Bangladesh Import Curbs

Though the Centre's move to restrict imports of certain goods from Bangladesh via land ports will have an impact on employment and transport revenue in West Bengal, the national interest is more important than the potential economic fallout.

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"If I Have To Choose Between Hell And Pakistan...": Javed Akhtar

In strong comments after the recent hostilities between India and Pakistan, lyricist and scriptwriter Javed Akhtar has said that if his only two choices are between going to hell and the neighbouring country, he would choose hell.

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500 New Electric Buses To Delhi's Public Transport Fleet In Next 2 Months

Five hundred new electric buses will be rolled out on the city roads in the next two months, Delhi Transport Minister Pankaj Singh said on Friday.

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Arunachal Town Sees Massive Protest After China's 'Renaming' Attempt

Local residents of Hawai, district headquarters of Anjaw in Arunachal Pradesh, on Thursday staged a massive protest against China's attempts to rename 27 places in the northeastern state, which Beijing refers to as "Zangnan" or southern part of Tibet

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Amazon India, Flipkart Get Notices Over Sale Of Pak Flags, Merchandise

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued notices to several e-commerce companies, including Amazon India and Flipkart, over the sale of Pakistani flags and related merchandise, Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi said.

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Explained: The Snakes And Ladders Of A Possible Ukrainian Peace Deal

Russia and Ukraine say they want to talk about peace so what are the contours of any potential peace deal - and what are the dangers?

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US Announces Fresh Cuts To Harvard, Terminates $450 Million In Grants

The US government on Tuesday announced fresh funding cuts to Harvard, a day after the elite school's president said it shared "common ground" with the Trump administration on many issues.

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US Military Spent Over $21 Million On Deportation Flights This Year

The US military has spent more than $21 million on flights to deport migrants from the United States during President Donald Trump's second term, according to figures released Monday.

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PM Modi's Op Sindoor Speech And A Curious 'Smiling Buddha' Connection

"The Buddha is smiling," was the code message flashed to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi when India successfully detonated its first nuclear bomb at the Pokhran Test Range in Rajasthan on May 18, 1974.

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First Calm Night Along Line of Control In Recent Days: Indian Army

India and Pakistan, which were involved in intense firing for four days as tensions simmered following a terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam last month, agreed to a ceasefire on Saturday evening.

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Earthquake Of Magnitude 5.5 Hits Tibet, No Reports Of Casualties

Authorities have dispatched emergency response services and no casualties have been reported so far.

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9 Women, 4 Children Killed In Trailer-Truck Collision In Chhattisgarh

Thirteen people, all women and children, died and 11 were injured in a collision between a trailer truck and a truck in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, police said.

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'Went For Head Of Snake': Sources On India's Strike On Pak Terror Bases

The Indian government has clarified, both for the world and Pakistan, that it went for the "snake's head and not foot soldiers" this time, demonstrating its new approach to kill terrorists within Pakistan.

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Read India's Full Statement On Ceasefire Violations By Pakistan

For the last few hours, there have been repeated violations of the understanding arrived at earlier this evening between the Directors General of Military Operations of India and Pakistan.

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Trump Urges "Quick De-Escalation" Of India-Pak Conflict: White House

US President Donald Trump wants to see the conflict between India and Pakistan de-escalate "as quickly as possible," the White House said on Friday.

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Top Court Frees 6 Murder Accused "With Heavy Heart" As 71 Witnesses Turn Hostile

The Supreme Court on Friday "with a heavy heart" acquitted six murder accused after majority witnesses, including the victim's son, turned hostile in the case.

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Indore Has Become India's First Beggar-Free City, Says District Magistrate

Indore has become the country's first beggar-free city, officials said on Thursday.

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Iran's Foreign Minister To Meet S Jaishankar As India-Pak Tensions Surge

Iran's foreign minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi will begin his maiden visit to New Delhi tonight. On Thursday, he will meet his counterpart S Jaishankar, and together, they shall co-chair the 20th Joint Commission meeting between India and Iran.

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"Never Say Never": Trump To Carney's Canada Will "Never Be For Sale" Remark

US President Donald Trump began his first talks with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday and vowed to bring up "tough points" that are dividing the two countries since Trump imposed tariffs.

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Aviation Ministry Gives In-Principle Nod For Airports In Rajasthan, Odisha

The civil aviation ministry on Monday granted in-principle approval for greenfield airports in Rajasthan's Kota and Puri in Odisha.

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"Designed To Operate Against...": India Tests Advanced Underwater Naval Mine

India successfully conducted validation trials of an indigenously designed and developed multi-influence ground mine (MIGM) and an advanced underwater naval mine designed to operate against modern stealth ships and submarines.

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Video: Man Alleged To Have Helped Terrorists In J&K Jumps Into River, Drowns

A man who gave food and shelter to terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district drowned after he jumped into a river while escaping from the security forces.

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Pak Soldier Detained By Border Security Force In Rajasthan: Report

A Pakistani Ranger has been detainedby the BSF from along the India-Pakistan border in Rajasthan, official sources said on Saturday.

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Ordnance Factory In Madhya Pradesh Cancels Long Leaves Of Employees

Leaves of more than two days of officers and employees at Ordnance Factory Khamaria (OFK) in Jabalpur district of Madhya Pradesh were cancelled on Friday.

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Auto Driver, 45, Dies After Tree Falls On Vehicle Amid Rain In Bengaluru

A 45-year-old auto driver died after a tree fell on his vehicle amid rains on Thursday, police said.

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RSS Chief Performs Key Ritual At Wedding Of 125 Women On Akshaya Tritiya

On the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat performed mass kanyadaan of 125 women in the Akshaya Kanyadan Mahotsav organised at Shankul Dhara in Varanasi on Wednesday.

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After Pak Airspace Closure, San Francisco-Delhi Flight Time Up 4 Hours

After India unveiled a slew of diplomatic measures following last week's terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, in which 26 people were killed, Pakistan responded by - among other steps - closing its airspace to Indian airlines.

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"Most Dishonourable Act Known As Honour Killing, Must Be Punished": Top Court

Honour killing must get a strong measure of punishment, the Supreme Court on Monday said and upheld the conviction of 11 accused for the "dastardly murder" of a young couple in Tamil Nadu in July 2003.

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A Look At The Key Constituencies In Canada's Crucial Parliamentary Election

Canadians are voting in large numbers on Monday to elect a new government, possibly with a decisive mandate, in order to give their country a better chance to push back against Donald Trump's offensive in order to make Canada the 51st state of the US

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11 Dead As Van Plunges In Well After Hitting Bike In Madhya Pradesh: Cops

A speeding van plunged into a water-filled well after hitting a bike in Madhya Pradesh's Mandsaur district on Sunday, leaving 11 persons, including a biker and a rescuer, dead, police said.

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BJP Expels Ex-Rajasthan MLA From Party Amid Temple Purification Row

The ruling BJP in Rajasthan on Sunday expelled its former MLA Gyan Dev Ahuja, who was recently at the centre of temple "purification" controversy, from primary membership of the party.

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Student, Retired Teachers, Lawyer Among 19 Arrested For Remarks On J&K Attack

At least 19 people have been arrested in three states in the northeast over remarks on the terror attack in Pahalgam, which claimed 26 lives, including those of a Navy officer and an officer from the Intelligence Bureau.

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"I Kill You": Student, 21, Held For Sending Threat Mails To Gautam Gambhir

The Delhi Police has arrested a 21-year-old engineering student with alleged mental health issues for sending threat mails to the head coach of men's cricket team and former BJP MP Gautam Gambhir, an official said on Saturday.

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As US Reinstates Revoked Student Visas, Its Impact On Indians, Others

The terminations, which were made from a database used by universities and the federal government to track foreign students in the US, had caused panic among the affected students.

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Trump Announces Interview With Reporter Who Uncovered Chat Leak Scandal

President Donald Trump announced Thursday he will sit for an interview with the reporter who uncovered a major security lapse after being inadvertently added to a group chat in which top US officials shared secret military strike plans.

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In Madhya Pradesh, A Quota Blackhole For Other Backward Castes

The Other Backward Classes or OBC community, despite comprising over half the population of Madhya Pradesh, remains entangled in a web of administrative delays and broken promises when it comes to reservation.

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IMF, World Bank "Must Be Made Fit For Purpose Again": US Treasury Chief

The International Monetary Fund and World Bank "must be made fit for purpose again," US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday, arguing the institutions have strayed from their initial missions.

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How 'Operation Zeppelin' Helped Adani Group Make Mega Comeback After Hindenburg

Hindenburg Research, the forensic financial firm that challenged the Adani Group, took its name from the infamous airship that burst into flames upon arriving in New Jersey in 1937.

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List Of 15 Potential Candidates Who Could Be The Successor To Pope Francis

Whether diplomats, theologians, mediators or Vatican insiders, here are 15 cardinals who are among the potential favourites to become the next pope, known as the "papabili", divided by region.

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Mumbai Court Judge's iPhone Stolen During IPL Match At Wankhede Stadium

An iPhone of a Chief Judicial Magistrate was stolen at the Wankhede Stadium where he had gone to watch an IPL (Indian Premier League) match, police said on Sunday.

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Iran Says To Hold More Nuclear Talks With US After Latest Round

The United States and Iran on Saturday concluded a second round of high-stakes talks on Tehran's nuclear programme, agreeing to meet again in a week's time, the Iranian foreign ministry said.

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"Want Justice": Flyers Complain Of Long Delays In Jammu Due To Bad Weather

Jammu airport saw chaotic scenes with hundreds of passengers complaining of inconvenience after bad weather led to flight cancellations in Srinagar and affected connecting flights.

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Canada Polls: Gujaratis Make Electoral Debut In Canada As Punjabis Seek Re-Election

Gujaratis have emerged as a major bloc, even as Punjabis remain a force to be reckoned with in Canada's political sphere, as immigrants of Indian origin steadily gain ground in the North American country which will hold federal elections this month.

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3 Dead After Cable Car Crashes To The Ground In Italy's Naples

A cable car crashed to the ground near the southern Italian city of Naples on Thursday, killing at least three people, local authorities told AFP.

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Top Court Issues Directions To Implement Rs 2 Lakh Cap On Cash Transactions

When there is a law in place, it has to be enforced, the Supreme Court said on Wednesday while expressing concern over the unsatisfactory implementation of provisions of the Finance Act 2017 which capped the limit of cash transactions to Rs two lakh.

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Ex-Supreme Court Judge Dinesh Maheshwari Appointed Law Commission Chief

Former Supreme Court judge Dinesh Maheshwari was on Tuesday appointed chairperson of the 23rd Law Commission, announced the law ministry.

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"Unless Somebody Screams...": Nitin Gadkari On Highway Projects Execution

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday asked officials to take decisions swiftly to speed up the implementation of highway projects.

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Video: Congress MLA Grabs BJP Leader By Collar, Slaps Him In Rajasthan

Congress MLA Indira Meena had an altercation with a local BJP leader in Sawaimadhopur district over the installation of a commemorative plaque at the site of a statue of Dr B R Ambedkar.

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"Don't Think There's Any Point...": Stern Axar On Reason Behind DC Defeat

A relieved Hardik Pandya credited 'impact sub' Karn Sharma for showing a lot of heart to fashion Mumbai Indians' 12-run win against Delhi Capitals here on Sunday, a result that helped the visitors get their IPL campaign back on track. DC were cruising at 119 for one just after the halfway stage but were eventually bowled out for 193 in 19 overs, with spinner Karn playing a pivotal role by taking three wickets for 36 runs. It was skipper Rohit Sharma who suggested to coach Mahela Jayawardene to bring Karn into the attack and also requested a ball change after the 11th over.

"Absolutely. Winning is always special. Especially in games like this. You have to keep fighting and it means a lot," said Pandya at the post-match presentation when asked if he felt relieved after MI secured only their second win of the season.

"(Karn was) Fantastic. Coming in and bowling the way he bowled, showed a lot of heart, especially at a small ground like that."

Karun Nair's whirlwind 89 went in vain, and Pandya admitted the knock took them by surprise.

"We were running out of options regarding what to bowl at him. The way he took on our bowlers, took his chances, and the way he executed — it shows the hard work he has put in. I think he took us by surprise."

DC batters suffered a dramatic collapse that included three successive run outs, ending their chase at 193.

"I always believe fielding is something that can change the game upside down. We were switched on, didn't give up, and they got the chances and converted."

Sent in to bat, Tilak Varma smashed a 33-ball 59 to power Mumbai Indians to 205 for 5.

Ryan Rickelton (41 off 25), Suryakumar Yadav (40 off 28), and Naman Dhir (38 off 17) also made vital contributions.

Speaking about MI's batting approach, Pandya said it depends on the situation.

"Amazing. It's always going to depend on the situation. The more the in-form players try to face the balls and take responsibility.

"Obviously, dew played a factor later. Just making sure the game is not over till it's over. Keep fighting — that was the chatter in the group and my message to the boys. Wins like this change the momentum and bring everything back."

Delhi Capitals skipper Axar Patel blamed "soft dismissals" in the middle order for the loss but didn't want to dwell too much on the result.

"We had the game. I think we had soft dismissals from the middle order, some bad shots. We lost by 12 runs with an over to go, so we could have still won it. It can't happen that your lower-order batters will always come and save you in chases.

"There are some odd days where you play wrong shots, so I don't think there's any point thinking too much about it. I thought 205 was a great target because it was a good pitch and dew was also coming."

Axar also pointed to sloppy fielding as a factor that allowed MI to cross the 200-mark, but praised his spin unit.

"Maybe if we had caught better, we'd have kept them to a lower score. I get confidence in bowling all three of our spinners, and two of the three can also bowl in the powerplay," he said.

"Kuldeep is bowling unbelievably this season. Whenever I need a wicket, I can go to him. I think there were a lot of positives today — we just need to forget about this game."

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Gang Sold Babies To Rich Families In Delhi-NCR, Busted; Mastermind On Run

The Delhi Police have busted a human trafficking network that sold newborns to rich families in the national capital and nearby cities.

Three members of the gang were arrested in Delhi's Dwarka, the police said. The gang was active in Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR).

A four-day-old newborn was also rescued, the police said, adding the mastermind of the gang is on the run and police teams are looking for her.

The gang has sold over 30 children to rich families in Delhi-NCR so far, the police said. The gang members often kidnapped children from poor families from the Gujarat and Rajasthan border.

The three arrested people have been identified as Yasmin, Anjali, and Jitendra.

The police said the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) earlier arrested Anjali in another human trafficking case. She returned to the criminal world after coming out on bail, the police said.

During the investigation, the Delhi Police team analysed the call detail records (CDRs) of over 20 suspicious mobile numbers.

"The team worked on classified information for 20 consecutive days after which they arrested the three people in Uttam Nagar on April 8," Dwarka DCP Ankit Chauhan said.

During interrogation, they said they brought newborns from Rajasthan and Gujarat on the instructions of a 40-year-old woman named Saroj, the gang leader, and sold the babies to rich families in Delhi-NCR for Rs 5 to Rs 10 lakh per child.

Saroj allegedly dealt directly with the rich families.

Most of the children were stolen from the tribal community in Pali, an area on Gujarat and Rajasthan border.

Saroj gave the task of stealing children to Yasmeen, after which she used to steal children from the Gujarat-Rajasthan border. After the children reached Saroj, she would tell Anjali the location of the 'delivery'.

Saroj would then collect money directly and everyone would be given their share. Anjali and Yasmeen have previously donated their eggs illegally. The families to whom the children were sold are also being identified, Delhi Police said, adding legal action will be taken against them.

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"After 50 Bombs" Comment, Congress Extends Support To Pratap Singh Bajwa

Congress MPs, MLAs and senior leaders today extended support to the state's Leader of the Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa, accusing the Aam Aadmi Party government of attempting to intimidate him. The leaders said Mr Bajwa has not said anything new and urged the government to focus on the threat to the peace and harmony in Punjab. 

In an interview to a private television channel, Mr Bajwa had claimed that he had information that "50 bombs have reached Punjab". "Of this, 18 have exploded, 32 are yet to go off," he had said.

In a statement, the Congress leaders insisted what Mr Bajwa revealed was already in public domain and was being reported by the media.

Already there have been more than 20 incidents of grenade attacks on police stations, religious places and also the residence of a senior BJP leader, they said. Statues of Baba Saheb Ambedkar have also been desecrated, they pointed out.  

Condemning what they called the high-handed attitude of the government and its attempts to intimidate and implicate Mr Bajwa. 

Congress leaders reiterated that the threat to peace and harmony in Punjab was real. Mr Bajwa had only drawn attention to that while the government was trying to divert the attention, the party said. 

They asserted that the Congress will continue to hold the government accountable no matter how much intimidation it tries to resort to. 

The statement was signed by a number of Congress leaders, led by PCC chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring.
 

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Who Is Lawyer C Sankaran Nair And Why His Story Needs To Be Told

As Bollywood gears up for the release of Kesari: Chapter 2 on April 18, 2025, all eyes are on Akshay Kumar, who steps into the role of Sir Chettur Sankaran Nair - a name that may not immediately resonate with many, but one that played a defining role in India's fight against colonial oppression. 

Directed by debutant Karan Singh Tyagi and produced by Karan Johar, the film is based on The Case That Shook the Empire, a historical account written by Nair's great-grandson, Raghu Palat and his wife, Pushpa Palat. 

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At its core, the film highlights not only one of the darkest chapters in British colonial history - the Jallianwala Bagh massacre - but also the monumental courtroom battle that followed, spearheaded by a man of unshakeable convictions.

The Man Behind The 'Legend'

Born in 1857 in Mankara, a village in Kerala's Palakkad district, Sir Chettur Sankaran Nair hailed from an aristocratic lineage with close associations to the East India Company. His early education led him to Presidency College, Madras, where he was drawn to the field of law. 

He began his legal career in 1880 at the High Court of Madras under the mentorship of Sir Horatio Shepherd, who would later become Chief Justice. Nair's brilliance and fierce independence quickly became evident.

Throughout his legal career, Nair was known for his refusal to conform. Early on, he opposed a resolution passed by Indian vakils (lawyers) of Madras that discouraged working under English barristers. For Nair, professional choices should be governed by merit and client interest, not nationalism or peer pressure. His stand led to his boycott by fellow lawyers, but he remained undeterred.

Nair was appointed Advocate-General and later became a judge of the Madras High Court. His judicial tenure was marked by bold judgments upholding inter-caste and inter-religious marriages, as well as rulings that challenged the rigid orthodoxy of caste-based discrimination. His 1914 ruling in Budasna v Fatima, where he held that converts to Hinduism could not be considered outcastes, remains a landmark judgment to this day.

Political Ascendancy And Reform

In 1897, he became the youngest president of the Indian National Congress at the time and the only Malayali to hold the position. Nair was not afraid to ruffle feathers - be it among the Anglo-Indian elite, the Brahmin establishment, or the British authorities. 

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He participated in the Montagu-Chelmsford reforms and advocated for increasing Indian participation in governance. By 1915, he was inducted into the Viceroy's Executive Council, overseeing the education portfolio.

Yet, Nair's political ideology was as nuanced as his legal career. While he believed in constitutional reform, he was critical of certain aspects of Gandhi's political methods, particularly civil disobedience. This ideological divergence would later find expression in his controversial book Gandhi and Anarchy.

Jallianwala Bagh Massacre - The Turning Point

On April 13, 1919, British Brigadier General Reginald Dyer ordered troops to open fire on a peaceful gathering in Amritsar's Jallianwala Bagh. 

Hundreds of unarmed civilians, including women and children, were mercilessly gunned down. The massacre became a watershed moment in India's freedom struggle.

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At the time, Nair was the only Indian member of the Viceroy's Executive Council. Appalled by the government's justification of the massacre, he resigned in protest - a move unprecedented for its sheer audacity. 

His resignation sent shockwaves through the colonial administration and lent weight to nationalist sentiments across the country. It also led to the removal of martial law in Punjab and the establishment of a committee under Lord William Hunter to investigate the massacre.

The Courtroom Battle That Shook The Empire

In 1922, Nair published Gandhi and Anarchy, where he criticised British colonial rule and laid blame on Michael O'Dwyer, the then-Lieutenant Governor of Punjab, for the atrocities at Jallianwala Bagh. Infuriated, O'Dwyer sued Nair for defamation in an English court.

What followed was a historic trial at the King's Bench in London. The five-and-a-half-week-long case, the longest-running civil trial of its time, saw Nair being tried in front of an all-English jury presided over by a blatantly biased Justice Henry McCardie. Despite the skewed judicial environment, Nair stood his ground. 

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His lead counsel, Sir Walter Schwabe, mounted a spirited defence, though repeatedly interrupted by McCardie, who seemed intent on swaying the jury in O'Dwyer's favour.

Ultimately, the verdict went against Nair - 11 jurors to one. He was fined 500 Pounds and asked to pay trial expenses. Yet, when O'Dwyer offered to waive the penalty in exchange for an apology, Nair refused. 

He would rather pay the price than retract the truth. "If there was another trial, who was to know if 12 other English shopkeepers would not reach the same conclusion?" he said.

Though he lost the case, Nair emerged morally victorious. His defiance brought international attention to British atrocities in India and galvanised nationalist resolve back home. His loss was, in many ways, India's gain.

A Legacy Carved In Conscience

Nair died in 1934, leaving behind a legacy that remains woefully under-acknowledged. His descendants continued to serve the nation: his grandson Kunhiraman Palat Candeth played a key role in the liberation of Goa in 1961, and other family members have held distinguished positions in Indian public life.

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More than just a jurist or a politician, Sir Chettur Sankaran Nair was a man who refused to bend to injustice. In an era when many chose the safety of silence, he wielded his voice - and his pen - with courage. 

With Kesari Chapter 2, his story will finally get the cinematic tribute it deserves. In an age of manufactured heroes, here is a real one. And his story, now more than ever, demands to be heard.

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Watch: Shreyas Iyer Left Fuming At Punjab Kings Teammate Over DRS Call vs SRH

Punjab Kings (PBKS) captain Shreyas Iyer was left fuming during their IPL 2025 clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). PBKS' Glenn Maxwell thought he had dismissed Travis Head caught behind by wicket-keeper Prabhsimran Singh. However, upon seeing the umpire giving it not out, signalled for a DRS review straight away. Moments later, though, Shreyas Iyer was shown to be angry at one of his teammates. Iyer pointed at himself, with his teammates vying for a review. Eventually, Iyer decided to go up with a DRS review upon Maxwell's insistance.

As it turned out, Travis Head remained not out after the whole saga. NDTV could not verify which teammate Iyer seemed to be frustrated on. While what Iyer said was not audible, It was quite apparent that he said: "Pehle merese puch na (Ask me first)"

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Earlierm Punjab Kings unleashed an all-out assault against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Match 27 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, riding on a blazing half-century from Shreyas Iyer (82) and late fireworks from Marcus Stoinis, who scored 34 in eleven deliveries to reach 245/6 in 20 overs, here at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.

While the innings had contributions across the board, it was Iyer's calculated aggression that stood out, giving PBKS the perfect launchpad for a mammoth total.

Stoinis finally announced his arrival in IPL 2025 with a sensational finish, smashing four consecutive sixes to close out Punjab Kings' innings in stunning fashion. The Australian all-rounder, who had struggled to make an impact with the bat so far this season, turned on the heat in the final over, propelling PBKS to a commanding total of 245.

Unfortunately for Mohammed Shami, it was a night to forget as the seasoned pacer bore the brunt of Stoinis' onslaught. Shami's final over went for 27 runs, capping off a rough spell that read 4-0-75-0 — second most expensive in IPL history.

After electing to bat, PBKS came out swinging from the very first over. Prabhsimran Singh set the tone with a flurry of boundaries off Mohammed Shami, charging at the veteran seamer and carving him through mid-off and cover with disdain. He was in no mood to show respect and gave PBKS a flying start.

Harshal Patel bowled a game-changing over in the 18th, conceding just five runs and removing both Shreyas Iyer and Maxwell in quick succession. Iyer's 82 off 36 had anchored PBKS' innings but his departure meant PBKS had to rebuild in the final overs and Stoinis did it perfectly.

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Zuckerberg Fooling Americans, Is "Hand In Glove" With China: Whistleblower

A former Meta executive, Sarah Wynn-Williams, has come forward as a whistleblower, accusing the company of compromising US national security to establish a substantial business presence in China.

According to Wynn-Williams, Meta executives made decisions that allowed the Chinese Communist Party to access user data, including that of Americans. This testimony was given during a congressional hearing led by Senator Josh Hawley, who chairs the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism.

"I saw Meta executives repeatedly undermine U.S. national security and betray American values," Wynn-Williams said in her opening remarks per CBS News.

Wynn-Williams alleges that Meta built custom censorship tools for the Chinese government, enabling extensive control over content moderation.

Sen Hawley opened the hearing by saying that Meta had "stopped at absolutely nothing to prevent" Wednesday's testimony by Ms Wynn-Williams. He also said, "Why is it that Facebook is so desperate to prevent this witness from telling what she knows?"

"The greatest trick Mark Zuckerberg ever pulled was wrapping the American flag around himself and calling himself a patriot and saying he didn't offer services in China, while he spent the last decade building an $18 billion business there," she said.

Meta disputes these claims, stating that Wynn-Williams' testimony is "divorced from reality and riddled with false claims". However, Wynn-Williams maintains that Meta's actions were deliberate, citing the company's interest in expanding its business in China.

However, the company's spokesperson Ryan Daniels said that although Meta's CEO Mark Zuckerberg been public about the company's interest in offering its services in China, "[T]he fact is this: we do not operate our services in China today."

Wynn Williams also said that Meta worked "hand in glove" with Beijing to create censorship tools to silence critics of the Chinese Communist Party.

Wynn-Williams claims that Meta threatened her with $50,000 in punitive damages for speaking out, even if her statements are true. Meta clarifies that this amount is for each material violation of her separation agreement, not for testifying before Congress.

In her testimony, Wynn-Williams also alleged that Meta's artificial intelligence model, Llama, was used to help Chinese AI company DeepSeek. This claim has raised further questions about Meta's relationships with Chinese companies and its commitment to protecting user data.

In a statement last year on Llama, Meta spokesperson Andy Stone wrote, "The alleged role of a single and outdated version of an American open-source model is irrelevant when we know China is already investing over 1T to surpass the US technologically, and Chinese tech companies are releasing their own open AI models as fast, or faster, than US ones."

The allegations against Meta come amid heightened tensions between the US and China over national security, economic interests, and technological advancements. The Trump administration has increased tariffs on Chinese goods and is pursuing the sale of TikTok to an American buyer. The House of Representatives has also established a the Select Committee on Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party to investigate China's challenge to American global power.
 

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Putin Labels Russia's 1st Foreign Minister As "Foreign Agent", His Response

Russia has designated its first post-Soviet era foreign minister Andrei Kozyrev as a "foreign agent" over his views on President Putin and his fierce criticism of Moscow over the Russia-Ukraine war. The announcement was made by Russia's Ministry of Justice, which accused Mr Kozyrev of spreading fake news about the country.

Andrei Kozyrev had served as foreign minister under Boris Yeltsen - Russia's first primer minister after the collapse of the Soviet Union (USSR) in 1991. At the time Russia was under severe economic stress, and in order to liberalize the economy, had to maintain close and friendly ties with the West - US and its allies in Europe).

Years later, when Vladimir Putin became President, Mr Kozyrev, who by then had demitted office, opposed much of Putin's policies. For more than a decade, the disgruntled former diplomat stayed in Moscow, but in 2010, decided to move permanently to the United States, who welcomed him.

Since his departure from Moscow, Mr Kozyrev turned into an outspoken and staunch critic of Vladimir Putin, often voicing his unwavering disapproval of his policies. From the very beginning of the Russia-Ukraine war, Mr Kozyrev slammed Russia's military campaign in Ukraine.

In the first few weeks of the war, Mr Kozyrev contacted his former colleagues in the Russian foreign ministry to resign in protest. Over the months and years, he built a campaign against the Russian government and continued to actively criticize Moscow's offensive.

Russia's current foreign minister, Sergei Lavrov, used to be Mr Kuzyrev's deputy when the latter was foreign minister of Russia between 1990 and 1996. After the war in Ukraine broke out in 2022, Mr Kuzyrev had written, "There was a time when Lavrov used to have my back. Today, I would watch my back if he was behind me."

On Friday, Russia's Justice Ministry released a statement accusing its former foreign minister of distributing "false information" about the Russian government and its policies, as well as the Russian military. It noted Mr Kozyrev's persistent opposition towards the Kremlin and for Moscow's "special military operation" in Ukraine.

Labeling him a "foreign agent", the statement accused the former top diplomat of cooperating "with foreign platforms" to build an anti-Russia narrative in the United States and beyond, but did not specify the details of this claim.

Russia's "foreign agent" designation carries a negative Soviet-era connotation and makes it mandatory for people to identify themselves as a 'foreign agent' on all social media platforms as well as publications, both offline and online. It also makes it compulsory for them to declare their financial transactions and its trails within Russia.

In response to the Russian government's move to label him "foreign agent", Mr Kozyrev mocked the decision, saying it reflected Kremlin's mindset, which highlights "the stupidity of the regime".

"I am glad to join all those noble people who have likewise been designated foreign agents by Russia," he said.
 

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