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SC fixes timeline for hearing issues pertaining to career stagnation of judicial officers
SC fixes timeline for hearing issues pertaining to career stagnation of judicial officers
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100K applications for new voters rejected by EC
According to the data, 106,304 Form-6 applications were rejected after the draft roll was released on August 1 as part…
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Could the study of God help in making AI conscious?
Artificial intelligence (AI) research is solely focussed on replicating human intelligence in a computer, which also requires researchers to understand…
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‘Hang my head in shame’: Javed Akhtar fumes over India hosting Taliban minister Amir Muttaqi
Javed Akhtar also criticised the “reverent” welcome Muttaqi received when he visited the Darul Uloom Deoband Islamic seminary in Uttar…
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Mizoram merchant body urges govt to close trade expo after 36 participants found without ILP
Mizoram merchant body urges govt to close trade expo after 36 participants found without ILP
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BJP MLA files complaint about woman’s ‘sextortion’ calls. Then this happens
Shivaji Patil, the 55-year-old BJP MLA from Chandgad, had approached the police claiming that an unknown woman was threatening to…
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BJP’s Nishikant Dubey snubs Pakistan at UN: ‘Killing, maiming Afghan children’
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey accused Pakistan of being involved in attacks on schools and healthcare workers, particularly in the border…
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From Egypt, Trump’s message for ‘very good friend’ Modi | What US president said
US President Donald Trump’s praises for PM Modi came despite the Indian leader’s absence from the Gaza Peace Summit in…
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‘Talks ongoing’, says Congress as focus shifts on Bihar Mahagathbandhan’s seat-sharing plan
As people await the Opposition’s seat-sharing formula in Bihar, state Congress in-charge Krishna Allavaru said talks were ongoing to finalise…
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‘God knows who advised Siddaramaiah’: Karnataka Congress MLA’s remark on welfare schemes sparks row within party
RV Deshpande questioned the economic and social wisdom of the welfare schemes, saying they had altered gender dynamics and strained…
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Kerala HC rejects PIL seeking stay on Arundhati Roy’s book cover
The Kerala High Court dismissed a PIL against Arundhati Roy’s book cover, stating it complied with laws and criticized the…
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ICAR courses’ online counselling from today
ICAR’s online counselling for UG agriculture courses starts October 14, after delays due to payment issues, with 6,002 AIQ seats…
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Let COP30 be the COP of adaptation: Bhupender Yadav
Union Minister Bhupender Yadav emphasizes COP30’s focus on adaptation, urging multilateralism and the transformation of climate commitments into actionable solutions.
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Courts can order voice samples from witnesses too, not just accused: SC
The court said the act of giving a voice sample does not amount to “self-incrimination” and falls within the same…
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Over 1 crore students participate in live session of Viksit Bharat Buildathon
Over 10 million students participated in the Viksit Bharat Buildathon, creating innovative solutions in India’s largest school innovation hackathon.
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Watch: Trump’s praise for India and Modi during Egypt summit, then a question to Sharif standing behind him
With Pak Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in attendance at the Gaza Peace Summit, Trump expressed faith that India and Pakistan…
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66% of outgoing Bihar MLAs facing criminal cases, finds ADR report
158 of 241 MLAs have declared criminal cases, with 119 of them facing serious charges such as murder and crimes…
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Government introduces book that links Kerala scholars to calculus
A new book by India’s education ministry highlights ancient scientific contributions, aiming to inspire curiosity and integrate traditional knowledge into…
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Bihar polls: NDA, Oppn bloc in close contest, reveals survey
The survey notes high approval of 65% for chief minister Nitish Kumar and a surge in support for strategist-turned-politician Prashant…
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Centre’s proposed amendment could cut Punjab role in Bhakra Beas Management Board
At present, Punjab and Haryana have a permanent member each in BBMB. The Centre has proposed to increase it to…
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Duties under scanner as pulses area stagnant
The move stems partly from the Modi government’s public campaign to promote swadeshi or homegrown products to shore up the…
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TN shuts down pharma firm linked to cough syrup deaths
Chennai: The Tamil Nadu government on Monday revoked the manufacturing licence of Sresan Pharmaceuticals that produced the now-banned contaminated cough…
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‘India reaffirms…’: MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh on attending Gaza peace summit in Egypt
Kirti Vardhan Singh said that the Gaza peace summit in Egypt underscored the global commitment to peace and dialogue.
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A prize for explaining the link between innovation and growth
Although their scholarly contributions explore interconnected themes, the uniqueness of this year’s award lies in its acknowledgment of diverse methodological…
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SC pushes for better infra for women in judiciary
The Supreme Court praised women’s growing representation in the judiciary but stressed the need for better infrastructure to support women…
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Court frames charges against Lalu Prasad Yadav, Tejashwi weeks before Bihar election
The court described Lalu Prasad as the “fountainhead of a criminal conspiracy” who manipulated a railway tender in exchange for…
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PM Modi welcomes release of hostages, lauds US President Trump’s ‘unwavering peace efforts’
Hamas freed all 20 living hostages who were being held in the Gaza Strip, while the release of some 2,000…
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‘2 Maoist leaders in touch with Chhattisgarh officials for surrender’
Venugopal, who is suspected to be camping along the Maharashtra–Chhattisgarh border, is tracking the situation in the Dandakaranya region.
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Supreme Court seeks Centre’s response on plea to decommission Mullaperiyar dam in Kerala
The Supreme Court on Monday sought the Centre’s response on a plea seeking decommissioning of the 130-year-old Mullaperiyar dam in…
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Siddaramaiah seeks study of Tamil Nadu’s curbs on RSS activities
In his Oct 4 letter, Priyank Kharge urged Siddaramaiah to prohibit RSS shakhas and gatherings in government institutions and public…
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Punjab cabinet okays to deploy sniffer dogs in jails, hikes crop loss relief to ₹20,000 per acre
Punjab cabinet okays to deploy sniffer dogs in jails, hikes crop loss relief to ₹20,000 per acre
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Ayodhya Deepotsav to have 22 tableaux, 7 themed on Ramayan
Ayodhya Deepotsav to have 22 tableaux, 7 themed on Ramayan
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Telangana CM allocates ₹60 crore from relief fund for minority welfare hostels
Telangana CM allocates ₹60 crore from relief fund for minority welfare hostels
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‘Gravity of offence increased…’: Delhi court on bail plea of ‘godman’ Chaitanyananda in sexual abuse case
The judge observed that “The gravity of the offence increases multifold because of the number of victims,” referring to 17…
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Around 60 pc women entering judicial services on merit, not reservation: SC
Around 60 pc women entering judicial services on merit, not reservation: SC
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Popular Bengali YouTuber Arabinda Mandal, son arrested after 15-year-old assistant alleges rape
The Youtuber father and his teenage son approached the 15-year-old girl, asking her to help them with short film projects.
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How a 20-yr-old man turned ‘aghori tantrik’ using AI, offered ‘boyfriend control’ over Instagram; arrested for fraud
Rahul used to upload AI generated images and video on social media to convince people of his supernatural powers.
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‘Missed opportunity?’ Shashi Tharoor as PM Modi skips Gaza Summit being attended by Trump, others
Kirti Vardhan Singh, MoS for external affairs, will represent PM Modi at a peace summit that is being attended by…
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Zubeen death: SIT to visit Singapore after getting permission, say Assam police
Four Assamese NRIs based in Singapore, who were present at the yacht party when Garg died, have arrived in Guwahati…
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Sharjeel Imam to contest Bihar election from Bahadurganj, files interim bail plea
Imam, who is in jail for over five years, will contest the Bihar elections from Bahadurganj constituency in Kishanganj district…
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Kiren Rijiju’s ‘illiberal gang’ snub on Mamata Banerjee’s Durgapur gangrape remark
The alleged gangrape in Durgapur triggered a political slugfest after Mamata questioned the survivor for leaving the campus at night.
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Chit fund scam: SC to hear CBI’s plea against pre-arrest bail to IPS officer Rajeev Kumar
Chit fund scam: SC to hear CBI’s plea against pre-arrest bail to IPS officer Rajeev Kumar
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Mother Mary Comes to Me: Kerala HC junks plea against Arundhati Roy’s smoking image on book cover
The Court also questioned the motive behind the petition, remarking that it appeared to have been filed more in publicity…
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PFI’s challenge to ban under UAPA maintainable: Delhi HC
The Union Home Ministry, besides banning, had also designated PFI and its affiliate organisations as unlawful associations under the anti-terror…
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Corruption case: Charges framed against Lalu Prasad, Rabri Devi and Tejashwi Yadav
The court noted that the CBI presented a chain of evidence and suggested a conspiracy was hatched with Lalu Yadav’s…
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Supreme Court orders CBI probe into Karur stampede, says incident ‘deserves fair investigation’
A committee headed by former SC judge Ajay Rastogi will monitor the CBI probe.
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‘Income has stopped’: Why union minister Suresh Gopi wants to quit politics, return to films
Suresh Gopi proposed the name of Rajya Sabha MP Sadanandan Master to be appointed in his place as Union Minister.
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ED to pivot strategy towards core mandate
The ED is shifting focus to attach crime proceeds amid low conviction rates, having seized over ₹30,000 crore in FY…
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Locals flag rapidly shrinking glaciers in Bhagirathi region
Villagers in Sukhi, Uttarakhand, witness severe glacier retreat, impacting agriculture and livelihoods due to climate change and increased monsoon intensity.
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1,040 Maoists surrendered in 2025, says police data
Over 1,000 Maoists have surrendered in Chhattisgarh in 2025, the highest in a year, as security forces ramp up efforts…
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Extraditions, Interpol notice among key themes at CBI’s strategy meet
The CBI will hold a strategy conference on Oct 16-17 to enhance extradition efforts and increase Interpol red notices against…
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Yadav to attend 2 key meetings this week ahead of COP30
India’s environment minister will attend key climate meetings in Brazil and South Africa, focusing on climate strategy and finance ahead…
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Safe road rules in place but enforcement, funds missing
Pedestrian deaths in India surged from 25,858 in 2019 to 35,221 in 2023. The Supreme Court mandated safer road designs…
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Bihar Chief Electoral Officer records reveal unexplained deletions
The patterns analysed by HT in the August 1 draft roll were largely consistent with those in the September 30…
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Attacks on PM Modi, BJP to form Congress poll strategy in Bihar
Congress plans to target Modi and BJP in Bihar elections while keeping options open for JD(U)’s Nitish Kumar, focusing on…
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Canadian FM Anita Anand arrives in India for 1st official visit as both countries seek to reset ties
During her visit, Anand will India’s foreign minister S Jaishankar on Monday in Delhi, followed by a meeting with commerce…
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Bengal rape case sparks row between 2 states, father wants her shifted to Odisha
Odisha State Commission for Women chairperson Sovana Mohanty called the incident ‘barbaric, condemnable, and painful’
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MoS Kirti Singh to represent India at Egypt Peace Summit on Monday
The organisers had invited PM Modi to Egypt Peace Summit that will be co-chaired by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi…
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Priyank Kharge urges Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah to ban RSS activities in…
Priyank Kharge alleged that “aggressive displays are being carried out while wielding sticks” without obtaining police permission.
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Akal Takht Jathedar condemns caste-based discrimination amid Haryana IPS suicide
In a statement, Jathedar Giani Kuldip Singh Gargaj said the supreme temporal seat of Sikhs stands firmly against casteism and…
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‘Her life in danger’: Why Bengal rape survivor’s father wants her shifted to Odisha
The survivor, a second-year MBBS student, is currently undergoing treatment at a hospital in West Bengal’s Durgapur.
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Zubeen death probe has taken specific direction after viscera report: Assam CM
Four more Assamese NRIs based in Singapore who have been summoned in connection with the singer’s death will reach Guwahati…
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Haryana Cabinet approves ordinance to decriminalise minor offences
Haryana Cabinet approves ordinance to decriminalise minor offences
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Man forced to wash another’s feet, drink that water over Instagram post in MP, video goes viral
The victim was “punished” for after posting on Instagram an AI-generated image showing another villager wearing a garland of shoes
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After ‘out at 12:30 am’ shocker on rape case, Mamata says ‘words distorted’
Mamata Banerjee’s remarks about the student leaving the campus at night had triggered outrage in the state earlier today.
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Class 12 student commits suicide in Rajasthan hotel, family alleges foul play
Class 12 student commits suicide in Rajasthan hotel, family alleges foul play
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Haryana IPS officer ‘suicide’: Committee gives 48-hour ultimatum to authorities to remove DGP
Haryana IPS officer ‘suicide’: Committee gives 48-hour ultimatum to authorities to remove DGP
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Gold-plated kalash worth ₹40 lakh stolen from a Jain temple in Delhi
According to the police, the stolen kalash, made of ‘asth-dhatu’ (auspicious alloy comprising eight metals), had been installed atop the…
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Why Haryana IPS officer Puran Kumar’s body remains in mortuary almost a week after death | Row explained
Body was shifted to Chandigarh PGI by the police, allegedly without the consent of the deceased IPS officer Y Puran…
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How NDA seat-sharing for 2025 Bihar election differs from past formula
Both the BJP and the JD(U) will each contest on 101 seats, while Chirag Paswan-led Lok Janshakti Party will field…
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JDU, BJP now equal partners in Bihar: How Nitish’s party lost dominant role as strike rate fell
BJP and JDU have decided to contest 101 seats each, of the 243 assembly segments in Bihar, with remaining going…
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Afghanistan has other means if peaceful efforts with Pakistan do not succeed: Muttaqi
Afghanistan FM Amir Khan Muttaqi called off plans to visit the Taj Mahal and returned to New Delhi to address…
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Mamata terms Durgapur ‘gangrape’ shocking, says no accused will be spared
Mamata terms Durgapur ‘gangrape’ shocking, says no accused will be spared
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Muhammad Yunus on India and Sheikh Hasina: ‘External forces supporting return’
When asked if India will ever hand over Hasina to Bangladesh, Muhammad Yunus said, “if they are free to make…
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Mamata begins north Bengal visit; announces financial relief for affected people
Mamata begins north Bengal visit; announces financial relief for affected people
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Danish Siddiqui Foundation urges India to raise photojournalist’s killing with Taliban foreign minister
The Danish Siddiqui Foundation cited ongoing visit of Afghanistan’s FM, Muttaqi, as a crucial opportunity for India to raise the…
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Over 1 lakh single-teacher schools in India catering to over 33 lakh students: Data
Over 1 lakh single-teacher schools in India catering to over 33 lakh students: Data
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‘My daughter started running but…’: Durgapur rape survivor’s mother recounts harrowing ordeal
The student went out for food with a friend, but when three men followed them, the friend fled, leaving her…
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TDB vigilance report puts 2019 board under scanner over Sabarimala gold loss
TDB vigilance report puts 2019 board under scanner over Sabarimala gold loss
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‘How was she out at 12:30 am?’ Mamata’s shocker on Durgapur medical college gang rape case
While statements by woman’s parents suggest the incident occurred before 10 pm, Mamata Banerjee asked how she came out of…
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Does Delhi feel a bit cold already? India may see early winter, thanks to La Nina | Explained
Meteorologists attribute the current weather activity and the upcoming seasonal trends to evolving La Niña conditions.
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‘Durgapur medical student gang rape shocking’: Mamata Banerjee vows to spare none in first reaction on case
Three accused have been arrested and police are conducting search for others, Mamata Banerjee said, adding that no
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Decomposed body of man found wrapped in plastic bag near Delhi’s Hindon canal
Police received information about a suspicious object lying near a dry corner of the Hindon canal, opposite Mulla Colony, on…
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TN polio free for 21 years: Minister Ma Subramanian
TN polio free for 21 years: Minister Ma Subramanian
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Telangana policeman dies by suicide in Suryapet; probe underway
The police officer, aged 54, died by suicide by hanging himself at his residence, cops said.
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Pak Minister Mohsin Naqvi’s India remark amid Afghan border clash: ‘Befitting reply like…’
A statement released by Pakistan’s interior ministry accused Afghanistan of “playing a game of fire and blood”, while making a…
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DGCA orders RAT reinspection on Air India’s Boeing 787s after PCM replacement
DGCA directs Air India to reinspect RAT stowage on Boeing 787s after incidents. Further investigation and reports from Boeing requested.
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20-year-old from Chhattisgarh dies after allegedly told to prove love by consuming poison: Police
He was initially treated at the primary health centre in Lemru and later referred to the district hospital, where he…
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Bhupender Yadav to attend Pre-COP30 in Brasilia, G20 climate meetings this week
Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav will attend pre-COP30 meetings in Brasília on October 13–14, followed by the G20 environment ministers’…
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Did India ‘allow’ gender ban at Afghanistan embassy event? What the law says | Explained
Women journalists claimed they were denied entry at presser held recently at the Afghanistan embassy in Delhi during the visit…
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No airfare surge around Diwali? Govt’s big festive season directive to airlines
Civil aviation minister stressed that fares should remain reasonable across all routes, ensuring that passengers are not burdened by sudden…
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An Indian alternative to Google Maps? ‘Mappls’ fuels the Swadeshi tech push | Explained
Vaishnaw’s endorsement of Mappls aligns with India’s push for indigenous technologies, echoing Prime Minister Modi’s Atmanirbhar Bharat vision.
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Two Bambiha gang members caught after gunfight in Gurugram: Police
According to police officers, Sumit Sharma and Sukhmanjit Singh alias Ganja, from Amritsar, have multiple criminal cases registered against them…
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3 arrested in connection with Bengal’s Durgapur medical college gang rape case
A medical college student, hailing from Odisha, was allegedly raped by some men outside campus of a private medical college…
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Medical student was ‘abandoned’ by friend, threatened with murder | What we know so far on Durgapur rape
The West Bengal police have arrested three people in connection with the Durgapur rape case.
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Muslim cleric’s wife, 2 daughters found dead inside home at mosque premises in UP
The Imam, identified as Ibhrahim, had reportedly been away for some work in Deoband when the incident took place.
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Pak expresses ‘strong reservations’ to J&K reference in India-Afghan joint statement: ‘Clear violation of…’
Pakistan criticised the mention of J&K as part of India in the joint statement, calling it “a clear violation of…
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Just before I left for New Delhi…: What Sergio Gor said on Trump-Modi ties amid tariffs
Sergio Gor’s nomination as the next US Ambassador to India was announced in August, just days before the additional 25%…
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Kerala actor Jayakrishnan arrested for religious abuse against cab driver
Kerala actor Jayakrishnan and two others face legal action for allegedly insulting a cab driver over religion, labeling him a…
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SC allows CBI to continue its probe in BSP leader Armstrong murder
The Supreme Court allows the CBI to investigate the murder of Tamil Nadu BSP leader K Armstrong, staying a Madras…
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