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Warning the Maharashtra government of serious consequences if it intimidates the Maratha community, quota activist Manoj Jarange on Wednesday said if he decides to protest in Mumbai, 80 to 90 lakh youth will join him and not let aircraft fly and stop trains.Jarange, however, added that he was not...
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Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah on Wednesday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his warm words of solidarity and offering all possible humanitarian assistance to the flood-hit country for the rescue and relief operations.Nearly 100 people were killed and over 750, including 133 Indian...
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Damaged houses following a flash flood in Rasuwa, Nepal
The Central government is keeping a close watch on the situation arising out of the flash floods in Nepal with Union Home Minister Amit Shah speaking to chief ministers of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar over the risk of flooding in downstream areas in the two states, the Union Home Ministry said...
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Youtuber and Haryanvi singer Ankit Balyan was shot dead by unidentified assailants outside a gym in Shamli district on Wednesday evening, police said.The incident took place in the Kotwali police station area when Balyan was coming out of the gym, they said.Speculation was rife that Balyan was...
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The Indian embassy in China on Wednesday issued an advisory providing contact points for Indian nationals stranded in flash floods in areas along the Tibet-Nepal border to seek assistance.Nearly 100 people were killed and over 750, including 133 Indian nationals, remain missing after a massive...
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The Shiv Sena led by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has launched 'Mission Gen Z' to reach out to the youth.As part of the initiative, a Youth Public Representatives' Interaction Camp was organised in Mumbai on Wednesday, bringing together more than 250 young elected...
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Sugar prices rose for the second day in a row on Wednesday by over Re 1 per kg in the retail market due to an uptick in festive demand, according to government data.Retail prices of the sweetener continue to be high despite a nearly 20 per cent decline in ex-mill rates after the government's...
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India on Wednesday night sent the first tranche of relief supplies in a military transport aircraft to Nepal where flash floods along the country's border with Tibet region killed at least 95 people and left a trail of destruction.The relief materials were sent hours after Prime Minister Narendra...
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The Delhi Transport Corporation is closely monitoring the flood situation in Nepal, and presently there is no disruption in the international bus service between Delhi and Kathmandu, a senior transport department official said on Wednesday.The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) runs buses between...
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A man was allegedly shot dead over a dispute linked to a woman's past relationship and his body thrown into the Ganga canal, with police arresting three people, including the alleged shooter, a hotel owner and its manager, officials said on Wednesday.The deceased, Sarwar, was allegedly taken to a...
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Uttar Pradesh authorities on Wednesday stepped up vigil in border districts of Maharajganj and Kushinagar and started preparations to deal with any emergency due to expected surges in rivers after devastating flash floods in Nepal.The floods in Nepal are likely to cause a rise in water levels in...
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A 26-year-old woman was dramatically rescued by the Mumbai Fire Brigade after she allegedly jumped from the 10th floor of a building in suburban Bhandup on Wednesday morning, only to get caught in a tree.The woman, identified as Pratiksha Hiwrale, landed in an adjacent tree after she allegedly...
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A C-17 Globemaster transport aircraft of the Indian Air Force, carrying relief material, is expected to depart for Nepal on August 27 to render humanitarian assistance in the wake of flash floods in the neighbouring country, sources said on Wednesday.Also, a C-130J transport aircraft of the IAF...
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US singer Mary Millben
American singer Mary Millben has criticised New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for opposing the planned event at Madison Square Garden featuring RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat later this week.Mamdani and all these socialist nuts are opposing the Madison Square Garden (MSG) event featuring Mohan Bhagwat...
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Amid the devastating floods in Nepal, the whereabouts of 37 tourists from Tamil Nadu, who were reportedly on their way to a temple in the Himalayas are yet to be confirmed, officials said on Wednesday. Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay said that senior government officials have been put on the...
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The embassy of India in Kathmandu is closely coordinating with government of Nepal for the early rescue and relief of Indian nationals affected by flash floods in the Himalayan nation on Wednesday, the Ministry of External Affairs said.The embassy earlier in the day issued emergency phone numbers...
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Despite receiving widespread praise for cracking down on food safety violations and dominating media headlines, Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe insists he is not a celebrity and is just doing his job.Speaking at a 'Meet the Press' event organised by the...
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President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday conveyed deepest sympathies to her Nepalese counterpart Ramchandra Paudel and the people of the neighbouring country on the devastation caused by flash floods there, saying that India expresses solidarity with Nepal at this difficult hour.At least 46 people...
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An aerial view of mud-laden Bhote Koshi river following a flash flood, in Rasuwa. Photograph: ANI video grab
The NDRF on Wednesday said it is on high alert in the eventuality of flash floods in Nepal causing water levels to surge in the Gandak river and inundate border areas of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.In an updated statement at 6:30 pm, the federal continency force said it was keeping a close watch on...
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A survivor is airlifted following a flash flood at Trishuli in Nuwakot district, Nepal, August 26, 2026. Photograph: Navesh Chitrakar/Reuters
The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has alerted all its formations along the 1,751-km India-Nepal international border following massive flash floods in the neighbouring country, officials said on Wednesday. They said 18 teams from the force, including seven on standby, have been deployed to...
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The BJP on Wednesday criticised Allahabad High Court's observations during a judgement on wearing of hijab in school, saying the matter should be left to the school administration and it is not for the courts to decide who should wear what.I feel that if the court issues such orders, it will give...
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A 51-year-old man and his son died on Wednesday after allegedly inhaling toxic gas while cleaning an open well at a residential building in the city's Sowcarpet area, police said.The deceased were identified as Ravi (51) and his son Murugan (32), natives of Villupuram who were residing in...
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Five minor tribal girls from Odisha have been rescued from Hyderabad and the prime accused in the trafficking case arrested, police said on Wednesday.The girls belonged to economically disadvantaged tribal communities, including Kandha and Saura, and had dropped out of school, they said.The case...
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India is sending relief material to Nepal on Indian Air Force planes after massive flash floods swept through northern districts in the neighbouring country on Wednesday morning, officials said.They said a consignment of emergency assistance, including medicines and rations, will be sent to the...
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Market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty drifted lower on Wednesday, giving up intraday gains, dragged by Reliance Industries and IT stocks.The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 183.15 points, or 0.24 per cent, to settle at 77,472.94. During the day, it touched a high of 77,986.84 and a low of...
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday spoke to his Nepalese counterpart Balendra Shah and conveyed condolences on the loss of lives due to the floods there and told him that India is ready to provide all possible humanitarian assistance to the neighbouring country.Modi also said that people...
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The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has alerted all its formations along the 1,751-km India-Nepal international border following massive flash floods in the neighbouring country, officials said on Wednesday.They said 18 teams from the force, including seven on standby, have been deployed to launch...
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A 21-year-old woman, who was dragged after her clothes got entangled in the wheel of a tractor, has survived a rare and life-threatening trauma after undergoing a nearly three-hour emergency surgery at a Delhi NCR hospital, doctors said.The woman, a resident of Chiksoli village in Uttar Pradesh's...
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Bihar has been put on alert over the possibility of a sudden rise in the Gandak river's water discharge following flash floods in several districts of neighbouring Nepal on Wednesday.According to a statement issued by the state government's Disaster Management Department, a flash flood wave of up...
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A Delhi court has convicted alleged conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar for impersonating a sitting Supreme Court judge to influence a special judge for bail in a corruption case in 2017, describing the act as a direct affront to the independence and sanctity of the judicial process.Chief Judicial...
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India's current monsoon rainfall deficit may have a more limited impact on kharif output than feared earlier as the sowing season is largely behind, although strengthening El Nino conditions continue to pose a risk to rainfall, according to an ICICI Bank report.With sowing season mostly behind,...
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At least seven people have been confirmed dead following a massive flash flood that swept through the Bhotekoshi River in central Nepal's Rasuwa district early Wednesday, leaving widespread devastation in its wake.According to the Nepal Tourism Board, at least 384 travelers, including 291...
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The results for 84 subjects of UGC-NET will be announced this week, the National Testing Agency (NTA) said on Wednesday.The final answer keys and results for UGC-NET (84 Subjects), CSIR-NET and ICAR AIEEA (PG) and AICE (PhD) 2026 will be published on NTA's website, this week. Candidates are...
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An Indian passenger was on Wednesday apprehended by CISF personnel at the Bengaluru airport for trying to smuggle 82 grams of suspected gold by concealing it in capsules placed inside his mouth, an officer said.The incident took place at Terminal 1 of the Kempegowda International Airport around...
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Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) inspected the kitchens of two major hotels in Delhi's Aerocity and found deficiencies, such as foul smell, cockroaches, flies, etc, sources said.Deficiencies were found in the segregation of vegetarian and non-vegetarian food in the kitchen....
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Congress leader Pawan Khera on Wednesday demanded an independent investigation into the recent death by suicide of IIT Delhi student Rishikesh Kumar and called for a comprehensive probe into student suicides across the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) over the past five years.In a post on...
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Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Bansuri Swaraj on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, questioning his stance on women's empowerment after the Congress leader backed actor Kriti Sanon amid an ongoing row over a jewellery brand's festive...
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West Bengal Urban Development Minister Agnimitra Paul on Wednesday asserted that the ruling BJP has already fulfilled 43 per cent of its poll promises since coming to power in May.Paul was speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the CREDAI 'Kolkata Techcon 2026' here.Chief Minister Suvendu...
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Actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut on Wednesday hit back at Congress MP Rahul Gandhi over his smash the patriarchy remark, while also responding to the Leader of Opposition's comments on the controversy surrounding actor Kriti Sanon's outfit in a Raksha Bandhan advertisement.Ranaut shared a post...
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A 20-year-old NEET aspirant from Madhya Pradesh allegedly died by suicide after hanging herself from a ceiling fan at her rented apartment in Kota, police said on Wednesday.Khooshbu Patel, who was preparing for the medical entrance examination for the second time, was found hanging at her...
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Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Wednesday said B Nagendra was inducted into his Cabinet after an official report found that he was not involved in the alleged role in Valmiki Corporation scam.He also said his government will induct a woman minister in the next couple of days.On the...
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Ahead of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) rally in New York, Maharashtra Congress MLA Nana Patole on Wednesday flagged that neither organisation was registered as an NGO nor were there audits of its funds.Speaking to ANI, Nana Patole also asked why RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat went to the US,...
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The Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Wednesday issued a public health advisory on the seasonal surge in Influenza A (H1N1), or swine flu, during the monsoon, urging people not to self-medicate with antibiotics and antivirals and advising immediate medical attention in case of severe...
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Hollywood star Orlando Bloom has reportedly exited the upcoming survival thriller Reset, in which he was set to star opposite Priyanka Chopra Jonas.Bloom had been attached to Reset throughout pre-production and was expected to act in and co-produce the film through his banner Amazing Owl,...
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The proposed USD 103,265 additional fee on H-1B visa petitions could accelerate the shift of technology work from the US to India-based Global Capability Centres (GCCs), as companies look for ways to access Indian talent without moving workers to the US, Economist and former UN advisor Santosh...
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Saksham, a B.Tech student of IIT Delhi
A second-year BTech student at IIT Delhi, Saksham, on Wednesday said students are opposed to the politicisation of the ongoing protest over the death of 31-year-old MSc student Rishikesh Kumar, alleging that outside political influences are beginning to affect the unity of the agitation.There is...
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Six bodies, including that of two boys, were found floating in Bhutnal Lake in the district headquarters town of Vijayapura, police said on Wednesday.The bodies of four women and two boys were recovered and the circumstances leading to the deaths are yet to be established, they said.There is a...
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GIVA removes its Raksha Bandhan ad featuring actress Kriti Sanon.GIVA issued a statement saying: We have the highest regard and deep respect for Indian culture, traditions and festivals. As a brand, we have always believed in celebrating these joyous moments with the entire family and this time...
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Large quantities of expired medicines, worth crores of rupees, were dumped into a river near the Mayurbhanj District Headquarters Hospital (DHH) in Odisha, with the waste including antibiotics, masks, syringes, testing kits and other essential medicines.Mayurbhanj Additional District Magistrate...
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Legendary musician and philanthropist Dolly Parton wanted her final resting place to be a beautiful bed of plush cotton after a lifetime spent in the spotlight, her nephew Brian Seaver revealed following the country music legend's death at 80, E! News reported.Seaver shared the details of...
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In a major security lapse, stones were pelted at the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Vande Bharat Express (22961) near Surat on Wednesday. Notably, Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel was on board the train when the incident occurred, though she was reportedly in a different coach.Following the incident, the...
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AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi has strongly criticised the Allahabad High Court's order, dismissing a petition filed by a minor student of a school in Prayagraj, seeking permission to wear a Hijab additionally along with the prescribed school uniform.Addressing the grand...
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TIME has paid tribute to country music legend Dolly Parton with a new cover following her death at the age of 80, celebrating the life and legacy of the singer-songwriter who rose from humble beginnings to become one of the world's most beloved stars.Known for her distinctive voice, sharp...
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Suspected cases of irregularities worth crores of rupees have come to light in the works executed under the Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) [VB-G RAM G] scheme in the Sam Panchayat Samiti of Rajasthan's Jaisalmer district, officials said.Taking advantage of a...
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The US has paused visa appointments for applicants worldwide as President Donald Trump steps up his immigration crackdown during his second term in the White House, Reuters reported on Tuesday.A US State Department spokesperson stated that the department had launched a global training initiative...
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The Yogi Adityanath government has decided to amend the Uttar Pradesh Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Rules-2014 to allow elderly parents to evict children from their property if they fail to maintain and respect them.The decision was taken at a meeting of the Uttar Pradesh...
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Six persons, including five women died and at least 12 others were injured when a private EV bus they were travelling in hit a truck in Suryapet district of Telangana on Wednesday morning, police said.The incident occurred in Kodad mandal on the Hyderabad-Vijayawada national highway at around...
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Police have registered a case of abetment to suicide against unidentified persons in connection with the death of a 31-year-old M.Sc. Physics student of Indian Institute of Technology-Delhi, who allegedly jumped from a building on the institute campus last week, officials said.The student...
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United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday mourned the death of country music legend Dolly Parton, who passed away at the age of 80, and announced that the American flag would be lowered throughout the United States for one week in her honour.In a post on Truth Social, Trump said, 'It is...
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Tuesday said he does not support the planned event at Madison Square Garden where Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat will address members of the Indian diaspora.However, he said the city may not have jurisdiction to cancel the 'private' event,...
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The Punjab police, in a joint operation with the BSF, foiled a major cross-border narcotics smuggling bid on Tuesday, recovering 44.5 kg of heroin and 3 kg of Ice (methamphetamine) in Ferozepur.The action came on a specific input generated by Counter Intelligence of Ferozepur.A cordon and search...
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Country music legend Dolly Parton./Reuters/ANI Photo
Country music legend Dolly Parton has passed away. She was 80.The news of her demise was shared by her nephew, Bryan Seaver, via an Instagram video, as per PEOPLE.My name is Bryan Seaver, son of Cassie Parton, and I'm representing the Parton and Owens family today announcing the passing of my...
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Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman/Jitender Gupta/ANI Photo
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman arrived in Toronto on Tuesday on a four-day visit, during which she will participate in the first India-Canada Economic and Financial Dialogue before travelling to the US for the G20 Finance Ministers' meeting.She was welcomed by India's Consul General...
