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Wrongly deported to B'desh, 6 Bengal men will vote to prove citizenship

Wrongly deported to B'desh, 6 Bengal men will vote to prove citizenship

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After being wrongly deported and labelled as Bangladeshis, migrant workers in West Bengal's Murshidabad are heading to the polls to reclaim their Indian identity and fight for their right to belong.

Subodh Agarwal Faces Further Questioning in Jal Jeevan Mission Corruption Probe

Subodh Agarwal Faces Further Questioning in Jal Jeevan Mission Corruption Probe

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Retired IAS officer Subodh Agarwal, arrested in connection with the alleged Rs 960-crore Jal Jeevan Mission scam, has been remanded to police custody for further questioning.

Two held in MP forest guard murder case linked to illegal sand mining

Two held in MP forest guard murder case linked to illegal sand mining

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Two individuals have been arrested in connection with the death of a forest guard in Morena, Madhya Pradesh, who was killed during an operation targeting illegal sand mining.

Gym trainer ends life, family alleges blackmail by married woman

Gym trainer ends life, family alleges blackmail by married woman

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A Bengaluru gym trainer's alleged suicide has triggered a police investigation into claims that a married woman's blackmail and harassment drove him to take his own life.

India Bids to Host Prestigious World Mind Games

India Bids to Host Prestigious World Mind Games

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The International Mind Sports Association (IMSA) has invited bids from India and other countries to host the next edition of the World Mind Games, scheduled for later this year or early 2027, capitalising on the growing popularity of chess and other mind sports in India.

How India Cycles... Slice of Indian Life

How India Cycles... Slice of Indian Life

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From bustling cities to quiet villages, bicycles in India are much than transport. They are a way of life, carrying good, dreams and traditions.

10 Fascinating Forts Of India

10 Fascinating Forts Of India

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India's numerous mighty forts still stand tall, sentinels of its enduring past.

10 Smart Ways Make Your Job Loss A Career Advantage

10 Smart Ways Make Your Job Loss A Career Advantage

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Venkat Lakshminarasimha, executive director, DISC, at Dexian, an AI and tech staffing firm, recommends how a positive, proactive approach can help you overcome setbacks and reposition yourself as an adaptable asset.

How Meenakshi Govindharajan Steals The Fashion Spotlight

How Meenakshi Govindharajan Steals The Fashion Spotlight

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There's a refreshing ease to Meenakshi Govindharajan's style. As a Gen Z fashion girl, she moves seamlessly between modish, experimental fits and rooted traditional look, carrying both with equal grace.

Asha Bhosle Will Always Be First Among Equals

Asha Bhosle Will Always Be First Among Equals

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It is impossible to discuss Asha Bhosle without mentioning the word 'versatility', notes Dinesh Raheja.

Pune PhD student suicide: Research guide faces arrest for alleged harassment

Pune PhD student suicide: Research guide faces arrest for alleged harassment

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A 30-year-old PhD student in Pune allegedly committed suicide, prompting the arrest of her research guide for alleged harassment. The student left a note accusing the guide of inappropriate behaviour.

Enforcement Directorate Investigates Ashok Kharat for Money Laundering

Enforcement Directorate Investigates Ashok Kharat for Money Laundering

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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids across multiple cities in Maharashtra as part of a money laundering investigation against self-styled godman Ashok Kharat and his associates.

India Targets 2027 for Formula 1 Grand Prix Comeback

India Targets 2027 for Formula 1 Grand Prix Comeback

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Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya is advocating for a Formula 1 race in India by 2027, with potential interest from multiple companies to operate the Buddh International Circuit.

My Mother, Asha Bhosle

My Mother, Asha Bhosle

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Asha Bhosle's only daughter Varsha Bhosle, who died in 2012, had penned this beautiful ode to her mother.

Supreme Court agrees to hear plea against Rajasthan's anti-conversion law

Supreme Court agrees to hear plea against Rajasthan's anti-conversion law

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The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a plea challenging the validity of the Rajasthan Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2025, potentially impacting religious freedom and state legislation.

Police Investigate Possible Homicide After Woman Found Dead in Kerala Home

Police Investigate Possible Homicide After Woman Found Dead in Kerala Home

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Police in Kerala have launched an investigation into the death of a 72-year-old woman in Desamangalam, suspecting a possible homicide. The woman was found dead at her residence, and jewellery she usually wore was missing.

Police Injured in Attack on Polio Vaccination Security in Pakistan

Police Injured in Attack on Polio Vaccination Security in Pakistan

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Unidentified militants opened fire on a police contingent protecting a polio vaccination team in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, injuring at least four police personnel.

Recipe: Sakshi's Grated Karela With Coconut

Recipe: Sakshi's Grated Karela With Coconut

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Try making bitter gourd a different way -- grated, with onions and coconut adding extra body to the preparation.

Parents of deceased Kannur Dental College student claim 'emotional torture' led to his death

Parents of deceased Kannur Dental College student claim 'emotional torture' led to his death

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The parents of a Kannur Dental College student, Nithin Raj R L, who was found dead, allege that their son was subjected to constant emotional torture by faculty members and claim it was a case of murder. Protests have erupted at the college, with student organisations demanding justice and the arrest of the accused.

IPL 2026: Krunal Pandya's Wild Celebrations Anger Hardik?

IPL 2026: Krunal Pandya's Wild Celebrations Anger Hardik?

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Fans pointed out that this was probably the first time Krunal Pandya had celebrated his brother Hardik's wicket in the IPL.