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Dust storm to hit Delhi in next few hours, IMD issues yellow alert for heatwave and strong winds

According to weather officials, satellite imagery showed a thick layer of sand and haze approaching Delhi-NCR, with no signs of rain-bearing clouds.

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Delhi Gymkhana members to move court against Centre's eviction order

The members met on Sunday and signed an authorisation letter to file a petition against the order on Monday.

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BJP sweeps Falta repoll with record 100k margin; TMC finished 4th, loses deposit

Panda won by a record margin of 109,021 votes - the highest among all 294 seats polled in April - while Trinamool Congress came in fourth

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Mamata Banerjee says INDIA bloc may meet in early June, vows united opposition fight

The TMC boss claims the Trinamool Congress's popular mandate had been overturned in around 150 assembly constituencies during recent elections in West Bengal.

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Plea filed in Supreme Court seeking CBI probe against 'Cockroach Janta Party' activities

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How Delhi Gymkhana closure will impact India's global image, writes ex-IPS Azad | Opinion

Optics are very tempting, of a powerful govt cracking down on an elite enclave in Lutyens’ Delhi. Beneath the populist satisfaction lies an uncomfortable irony.

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IITs, PSU banks roped in as CBSE re-evaluation glitches hit students, cost foreign university admissions

CBSE conducted Class 12 board examinations from February 17 to April 10 and announced the results on May 13

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NITI Aayog holds first meet of education-to-employment panel on jobs, skill gaps

Convened by NITI Aayog on May 22 under CEO Nidhi Chibber, the Education to Employment and Enterprise (EEE) standing committee was set up under the Union Budget 2026-27

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India, US discuss defence, energy cooperation amid West Asia conflict

Jaishankar and Rubio met for bilateral talks at Hyderabad House a day after the US secretary of state arrived in India for a four-day visit

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Delhi simmers at 44.6°C as heatwave grills north India. See station-wise temperatures here

Several states of northern, central and western India are currently locked in the grip of a punishing heatwave.

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Modi govt's key ally says Cockroach Janta Party 'triggered by unemployment': ‘Need to consider concerns’

Andhra Pradesh Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief Palla Srinivasa Rao says social media movement reflects concerns; also praises PM Modi, CM Naidu

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Kerala woman dies after drinking toxic cleaning agent; husband held: Police

The Vidyanagar police have booked the husband on charges of abetment to suicide and cruelty against a woman by her in-laws

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Amit Shah to review Indo-Pakistan border security, anti-drone measures in Rajasthan

Home minister Amit Shah will chair a high-level review on border security and anti-drone measures during his two-day Bikaner visit.

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CM Adhikari asks districts to set up ‘holding centres’ for illegal foreigners

Adhikari ordered a crackdown on illegal Bangladeshi immigrants and asked the state police to detain them and hand them over to the BSF for deportation

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Who is Debangshu Panda? BJP leader who swept Bengal’s Falta repoll by over 1 lakh votes

Panda secured 1,49,666 votes, defeating CPI(M) candidate Sambhu Nath Kurmi, who polled 40,645 votes.

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India, US seek early interim trade deal; delegation to visit New Delhi soon

Jaishankar emphasised the importance of an early understanding on the trade deal at a joint news conference with Rubio

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India raises concerns over US visa and immigration policies with Rubio

India on Sunday raised its concerns over the Trump administration’s recent changes in visa and immigration policies with visiting US secretary of state Marco Rubio

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IIT Kanpur, Madras teams to assist CBSE for ‘glitch-free’ re-evaluation process

Dharmendra Pradhan’s directions came in view of the recent developments and concerns raised by students, parents regarding the CBSE post-result services portal

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BJP's Debangshu Panda's massive win in Falta bypoll, victory margin of over 1 lakh votes

Debangshu Panda received 1,49,666 votes, defeating his nearest rival by a margin of 1,09,021 votes.

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DMK vows to 'never trust Congress again' over support to Vijay's TVK: 'Stabbed us in the back'

The Congress, which won five seats in the April 23 Assembly polls as part of the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance, extended support to Vijay-led TVK.

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Delhi Gymkhana Club: Government ends its subsidy to India’s aristocracy, writes Parvesh Verma | Opinion

There have been several instances of financial impropriety and tax evasion by the club, notes BJP leader and Delhi minister Parvesh Verma

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Twisha Sharma’s last rites held in Bhopal after second postmortem by AIIMS team

Family members said Twisha’s mother-in-law, Giribala Singh, and husband, Samarth Singh, were not allowed to attend the cremation ceremony.

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'Not targeted at India': Marco Rubio clears the air on green card, H-1B, student visa policy changes

Rubio added that the changes will cause some "friction points," but were not targeted at India.

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'Compromised' PM appeasing 'good friend': Congress targets Modi over Rubio's $500 billion investment remark

Congress hit out at PM Modi after Rubio announced that India had made a $500 billion investment commitment to the US

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Scammers also sending links to ‘join’ Cockroach Janta Party, Punjab police warn

“This is not a joke, but a big conspiracy to hack your phone and fraudulently withdraw your money. Do not make the mistake of clicking…” said Ludhiana police.

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‘Fair winds, fast feet’: Indian Navy hails officer Gurindervir Singh as he becomes India’s fastest man

Gurindervir Singh said he was delighted with his performance and hopes to continue delivering strong results in the future.

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Post-Covid hip damage fuels 40 pc rise in surgeries among young Indians: Experts

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UP: Days before Bakrid, Muslim organisations demand 'national animal' status for cow

While many are advocating for the initiatives to build a consensus within the community on this issue, some even intend to meet the PM and CM in this regard.

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Bihar achieves only 30% PNG target as Centre pushes LPG-free zones

Centre has asked oil marketing companies (OMCs) to submit reports on PNG connections as the Centre plans to notify LPG-free zones amid ongoing West Asia conflict

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Last rites of Twisha Sharma to be held in Bhopal today

A special bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and comprising justices Joymalya Bagchi, and Justice Vipul M Pancholi will hear the matter on Monday

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Police cover at Cockroach Janata Party founder Abhijeet Dipke's parental home ‘to ensure there is no crowding’

"This is to ensure there is no crowding at his place since the CJP issue is trending on social media right now," DCP Atulkar said.

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'Trying to create anarchy': BJP leaders target Rahul Gandhi over 'Modi govt will fall in next one year' remark

Piyush Goyal also accused Gandhi and the Congress party of "habouring hate for India."

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Another week of heatwave in north India, red alert for East UP from May 24 to 26

Fresh western disturbance from May 28 are likely to bring some respite from the scorching summer heat that has gripped much of north India.

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Ensure uninterrupted supply, increase power generation: CM Yogi as electricity demand peaks in UP

Uttar Pradesh saw a peak of electricity demand of 30,339 MW this year as temperature in cities like Banda reached new record.

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Sabarimala gold loss: No one who stole from God will be spared, says Kerala Devaswoms Minister

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‘Every country has stupid people’: US secy Rubio's tense exchange over ‘racist remarks’ question at Delhi press meet

At a press meet in Delhi, Rubio was responding to question on racist remarks from US against Indians: “I'll take that very seriously.”

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After zero in Bihar polls 2025, Prashant Kishor targets assembly seat left by BJP's Nitin Nabin

Jan Suraaj Party to fight bypoll to seat vacated by Nitin Nabin, can defeat BJP: Prashant Kishor

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Karnataka teen dies days after NEET exam goes well; father wonders if ‘some feelings’ about re-exam played role

The student's father said that she had passed the PUC exam with 92 per cent marks, and had “performed well” in the NEET exam.

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Bengal's Falta election: How Jahangir Khan of Trinamool, who backed out before repoll, got 3.7% of the votes

The TMC's Jahangir Khan was at over 3% of the vote share in Falta despite his political exit from the contest, as per EC's vote-count update

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Twisha Sharma's family hopeful as second autopsy underway, father says ‘last rites decision after procedure’

Victim's father, Navnidhi Sharma, said AIIMS medical team listened to the family's concerns and assured them of a fair and unbiased examination during autopsy.

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Two suspected smugglers arrested with 26 rare Tokay Geckos: Assam Police

Based on specific inputs, an operation was carried out in Guwahati’s Betkuchi area on Friday night, during which the protected wildlife species, locally known as Keko, were rescued, police said

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‘Tragic’ vs ‘long overdue’: Mixed reactions pour in over notice to vacate iconic Delhi Gymkhana Club

Former IPS officer Kiran Bedi, ex-RAW chief AS Dulat, former diplomat KC Singh, and historian Swapna Liddle were among the few to have commented on the issue.

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Cracks appear on bridge in Bihar's Araria after pillar subsides under load

Built over the Parmar river at a cost of ₹7.32 crore, the Jhamta Mahishakol bridge connects several villages and serves as a link for flood-affected areas.

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Andhra govt accelerates electric bus infrastructure under PM e-Bus Sewa scheme

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Naga abduction case to be handed over to NIA: Manipur CM

The announcement came during a meeting between the chief minister and a six-member delegation of the United Naga Council (UNC), an apex Naga body, at his official residence in Imphal

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4 injured in Odisha hydropower station fire, ₹2 crore equipment damaged: Official

Fire at Odisha’s Machhkund Hydroelectric Power Project injured four workers and damaged equipment worth over ₹2 crore, disrupting power generation.

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Yoga becoming global soft power tool, key to preventive healthcare: Ayush secretary

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Just Like That: The all powerful role of coteries

History repeatedly shows us that between the supremo and the people there mostly arises another force: the coterie.

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Twisha Sharma had plans to meet brother on May 15, was found dead three days before: Death mystery deepens

HT has now learnt that Twisha Sharma had plans to travel to Ajmer to meet her brother Major Harshit Sharma, just three days after she was found dead.

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Delhi Gymkhana club news LIVE: Members get ready for legal battle, start gathering signatures for urgent court petition

Delhi Gymkhana Club news LIVE: An order to vacate the iconic Gymkhana Club of Delhi has sparked reactions. The order, signed by deputy land and development officer Suchit Goyal, describes the premises as falling within a “highly sensitive and strategic area” of the capital.

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Rare lung transplant at Apollo saves a life; spotlight on India's organ donor shortage

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Punjab leads in NDPS arrests in north India, Delhi in synthetic drugs; Haryana key transit route

The report was based on data from six states and UTs, including Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Delhi and Uttarakhand.

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Govt advises citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Congo, Uganda and South Sudan

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Book Box: The death of the author?

As Nobel laureates and viral novelists embrace AI, here’s what readers can do to spot the ghost in the wires

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India issues advisory on Ebola outbreak, lists countries to avoid for travel

India said that countries bordering Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, including South Sudan, are assessed to be “at high risk of disease transmission”.

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Falta election results 2026 LIVE: BJP’s Debangshu Panda sweeps Falta by margin of over 1 lakh votes

Falta election results LIVE: BJP's Debangshu Panda won Falta seat against CPI(M) rival Sambhu Nath Kurmi. Congress retained third spot, while TMC was down at the fourth spot. TMC's Jahangir Khan had announced that he would not contest the repoll and described it as a personal decision.

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‘Cockroach’ party founder Abhijeet Dipke counters Rijiju's ‘followers from Pak’ claim; data shows 94% audience Indian

Abhijeet Dipke's post came as a counter to union minister Kiren Rijiju's post in which he had shown “pity” for those seeking followers from Pakistan.

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Rajasthan badminton player beaten to death for eloping with minor, girl’s father arrested

Police said the 21-year-old victim suffered multiple fractures and internal injuries after being allegedly assaulted by the girl’s family.

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Sonam Wangchuk says Article 371 talks for Ladakh still ‘work in progress’; backs Cockroach Janta Party

Sonam Wangchuk hoped constitutional safeguards will be granted to Ladakh after recent talks between Ladakh groups and the Centre.

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Overnight fires in Delhi: Shops, homes gutted in four blazes

A fire department officer was injured after the tin shed of one of the shops he was standing on during the firefighting operation collapsed.

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At least 16 dead in Telangana due to suspected heatstroke as temperatures soar; ₹4 lakh ex gratia announced

At a review meeting held by state revenue minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy on Saturday, the officials informed him about the deaths in the seven districts.

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‘Hike cycle is unlikely to end soon’: Experts as petrol, diesel prices increased for third time in 10 days

Despite three revisions, oil marketing companies are estimated to still be losing ₹8–10 per litre on petrol and diesel.

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Supreme Court takes cognisance of Twisha Sharma death case, CJI to hear matter tomorrow

The matter is slated to be heard on May 25 by a bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and comprising justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi.

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The relevance of people’s poet Narayan Surve, 100 years on

Narayan Surve's legacy is explored in the play 'Tambu', highlighting his impact on humanity and social justice, resonating even with a thief.

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Centre reviews states’ VB-G RAM G preparedness

The MoRD reviewed state readiness for the VB-GRAM G Act, set to replace MGNREGS on July 1, increasing rural employment guarantee from 100 to 125 days.

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India’s global tie-ups are creating new avenues: PM

PM Modi emphasized India's global partnerships are creating job opportunities for youth, urging them to contribute to the country's development journey.

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In a first, four women to head Indian high courts simultaneously; only second such instance

Four Indian high courts will simultaneously have women chief justices for the first time, following the appointment of Justice Meenakshi M Rai in Patna.

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Telangana: 16 dead due to suspected heatstroke

At least 16 heatstroke deaths reported in Telangana this summer; Andhra Pradesh sees 319 cases but no fatalities. Temperatures exceed 45°C.

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ACB arrests top Telangana official in DA case

Telangana's ACB arrested deputy collector Marri Vamsi Mohan for disproportionate assets, uncovering properties worth over ₹100 crore.

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Parliament officials to get EV cars as part of PM’s ‘save fuel’ initiative

Parliament is replacing petrol vehicles for senior officials with electric ones, following PM Modi's fuel conservation appeal amid rising prices.

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Delhi Gymkhana Club seeks meeting with Centre over eviction notice, says priority is uninterrupted operations

The Delhi Gymkhana Club is considered among India's oldest and most prominent clubs. It moved to its current premises in 1913.

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‘Human impact will be massive’: Congress leader flags concerns over new US policy for Green Card seekers

The Trump administration announced that most foreign nationals seeking permanent residency in the US would now have to apply from their home countries.

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'Horrific': CM Vijay assures stern action after minor girl sexually assaulted and killed in Tamil Nadu

Two men have been arrested for sexually assaulting and murdering a 10-year-old girl in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore.

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Twisha Sharma death probe reaches SC, CJI Surya Kant to hear case on May 25

Twisha Sharma case: The court's intervention follows family allegations of procedural lapses in the investigation.

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PM Modi condoles loss of lives in China coal mine blast; 90 miners reported killed so far

Official media in Beijing reported that 201 miners have so far been rescued following the explosion at a coal mine in north China

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India, US to continue working together for global good: PM Modi to US secy Rubio

Rubio flew into Kolkata early on Saturday to begin a four-day visit to India, during which he will hold talks with his counterpart S Jaishankar on Sunday

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Energy, US-Iran war and an invite from Trump: Inside Marco Rubio-PM Modi meeting

During the meeting, PM Modi reiterated India's support for peace efforts and called for resolving disputes peacefully through dialogue and diplomacy.

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Farmer trampled to death by elephant in Assam’s Chandranagar: Officials

According to forest department officials, the incident occurred in the Kauli area around 1am when Dey was returning home from a local market

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Lawyers, ex-civil servants write to CJI over ‘unfair’ remarks against environmental activists: ‘Potentially dangerous’

In an open letter sent to the CJI, the individuals and organisations on Friday called for the observations to be withdrawn.

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Centre orders Delhi Gymkhana Club to hand over 27.3-acre land by June 5

A copy of the order has been marked to the deputy commissioner of police concerned for necessary arrangements to maintain law and order during the takeover

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Hyderabad has highest petrol prices, Delhi lowest: Why fuel rates vary across cities

Hyderabad recorded the highest petrol prices at ₹112.81 per litre, while Thiruvananthapuram recorded followed closely at ₹112.64.

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Govt planning tech-driven exams: Union minister Pralhad Joshi promises reforms after NEET-UG paper leak

NTA DG Abhishek Singh and Higher Education Secretary Vineet Joshi told panel several exam reforms are already in place, with more underway

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Centre sanctions ₹2,103 cr to Bengal under National Health Mission: Adhikari

A proposal will be sent to the Centre along with a separate proposal for setting up All India Institutes of Medical Sciences in north Bengal

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Delhi heatwave far from over as IMD predicts simmering weather for next week

After brief respite with strong winds, thunderstorms and rains, the heatwave conditions are expected to grip Delhi again from Sunday onwards.

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Grenade thrown at airline manager’s house in Manipur; third such attack: Police

Officers confirmed the incident took place around 1.42am at the residence of Thokchom Brojen in Bashikhong, Imphal East district

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Who is Samarth Singh? Lawyer with expertise in criminal defence, now accused in wife Twisha Sharma’s death case

His profile says his legal work covers both trial and appellate courts across Bhopal, Jabalpur and Indore.

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India to become biggest arms exporter in 25-30 years, private sector to play crucial role: Rajnath

Rajnath said India is set to become the biggest weapons exporter in 25-30 years. The union minister was speaking at an event in Shirdi in Maharashtra.

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Govt orders probe over exorbitant cancellation charges by online booking portals, warns of action

Union minister Pralhad Joshi said that charging beyond what is disclosed at the time of booking undermines the transparency and consumer trust.

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Delhi HC allows Vinesh Phogat in 2026 Asian Games selection trials

In its 15-page order, the court observed that Phogat’s exclusion from the selection trials was directly linked to her sabbatical

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Exposed rods, damaged pillars spark fear of another bridge collapse in Bihar: Video

The Keni bridge in Gaya, built at a cost of ₹64 crore, is on the verge of collapse, with visuals showing exposed iron rods and damaged pillars.

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Heat wave likely to continue over central India till month end: IMD

IMD said the heat wave is likely to impact northwest India during May 24 to 29 and over east peninsular India during May 23 to 26

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Exporters flag severe impact of US tariffs and West Asia crisis

Industry representatives stressed that the proposed bilateral trade agreement between India and the US was crucial for ensuring “long-term trade predictability”

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Now, Cockroach Janta Party website taken down; founder slams ‘dictatorial behaviour’

What started as an online satire campaign later became a broader discussion of digital dissent and growing frustration among young people.

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‘Sabhyata ka crash course seekh lo’: Iran tells Rubio to learn civility from Indians as he lands in Delhi

US secretary of state Marco Rubio arrived in India on Saturday for a four-day official visit.

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42-yr-old man arrested for raping minor stepdaughter in Tripura: Police

The 42-year-old accused was charged under the Protection of Child from Sexual Offence (POCSO) Act Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at a local police station

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Chopper crash near Leh: Injured Major General poses, pilot flashes 'victory' sign in viral selfie

An Army Cheetah chopper crashed near Leh in eastern Ladakh on May 20. An image from the crash site is now viral.

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Kerala HM announces 'Operation Toofan' anti-narcotics campaign

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SC lawyers’ body SCAORA elects new office bearers, naming Devvrat as president

Devvrat elected SCAORA president as Supreme Court lawyers’ body announces new leadership; counting for other posts concludes in Delhi.

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UP man reaches Mathura civic body office dressed as cockroach to draw attention to Yamuna pollution

To draw attention to Yamuna pollution, man reaches Mathura civic body office dressed as cockroach

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Cockroach Janta Party gambit a part of ‘cross-border’ influence operation, says Rajeev Chandrasekhar

Rajeev Chandrasekhar alleged that the campaign was being amplified through social media manipulation and foreign influence tactics.

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