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People at the iconic Ghanta Ghar at Lal Chowk in Srinagar/Archana Masih/Rediff
India on Tuesday categorically rejected unwarranted references to Jammu and Kashmir in a joint press communique issued by Pakistan and the European Union, asserting that the region is an inalienable part of the country.External affairs ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said those who have no...
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At least seven persons were killed, and around 40 were injured after two buses operated by the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) collided near Bardoli town in Gujarat's Surat district on Tuesday, and one of them caught fire, the police said.The incident...
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Pakistani security forces have killed at least 17 militants in a series of operations in the restive Balochistan province in reaction to the deadly train attack of last week, the army said on Tuesday.At least 14 people were killed in a bomb attack by terrorists at a shuttle...
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Heavy rain triggered three cloudbursts and multiple flash floods in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda, Kishtwar and Poonch districts on Tuesday, blocking roads, inundating residential areas and trapping vehicles under debris, officials said.No loss of life has been reported so far, they added.Union...
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An explosion took place in the emergency ward of a private hospital in Punjab's Gurdaspur district on Tuesday, shattering door glass and windowpanes.Gurdaspur Senior Superintendent of Police, Aditya said Kalanaur police station received information about a loud sound at Multani Hospital, located...
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The agriculture ministry on Tuesday directed central and state agencies to activate district-level contingency plans immediately after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast a below-normal southwest monsoon and the possible development of El Nino during the rainy season.Agriculture...
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The forest department suspended a forester, a day after exhumation of the carcass of a wild elephant from a farm in Odisha's Dhenkanal district, officials said on Tuesday.A 'makhana' (a male elephant without tusk) was allegedly electrocuted to death, and its body was secretly buried in the mango...
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Three men were on Tuesday arrested for allegedly assaulting two women near Kaloor in Kochi in the wee hours, the police said.The three were part of a larger group, which also included women, police said, adding that a search was on to apprehend the others involved in the incident.Police said that...
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With the Bharatiya Janata Party government in West Bengal making the singing of Vande Mataram mandatory in school morning assemblies, the All India Muslim Personal Law Board on Tuesday claimed the move was a direct infringement of Muslims' constitutional freedoms and demanded its withdrawal or...
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Venezuelan acting President Delcy Rodriguez is scheduled to visit India from June 3-7, the ministry of external affairs said on Tuesday.The visit comes after Rodriguez was earlier scheduled to travel to India to participate in the International Big Cats Alliance Summit on June 1. However, the...
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Haryana has secured first rank among all states in the country in terms of growth rate in state GST collections for May, recording a rise of 22 per cent year-on-year, an official statement said on Tuesday.The national average in the state GST collections for May 2026 remained 6 per cent.Haryana...
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A court in Mumbai on Tuesday issued a summons to Rashmi Saluja, former executive chairperson of Religare Enterprises Ltd (REL), and four others in connection with a money laundering case linked to Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOPs).Besides Saluja, the special court for the Prevention of Money...
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The Voice of Hind Rajab, the Oscar-nominated true-story about the killing of a five-year-old Palestinian girl by Israeli forces in Gaza, has fianlly received a censor certificate, paving the way for its theatrical release on June 19.The movie was initially set to release in...
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Accused being taken to court by the police in connection with the gherao of judicial officers over SIR, in Malda/ANI Photo
A total of 31 persons have been named in chargesheets filed by the NIA in four separate cases linked to alleged road blockades and illegal detention of judicial officers engaged in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in West Bengal's Malda, officials said on Tuesday.The chargesheets have been...
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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to keep the benchmark repo rate unchanged in the June monetary policy review, according to a PTI poll of economists and treasury heads.Most of the respondents expect the central bank to resume policy tightening later in FY27 amid...
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Central Board of Secondary Education chairman Rahul Singh and Secretary Himanshu Gupta were on Tuesday shunted out of the national educational board in the wake of alleged irregularities in the digital evaluation system for the class 12 examination process, officials said.The Central...
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The Telangana Prisons and Correctional Services Department on Tuesday facilitated the release of 91 life convicts who were granted special remission by the state government.The released prisoners include 85 men and six women, all of whom were found eligible for remission under the government's...
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The government will gradually phase out the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) and introduce a detailed Producer Price Index (PPI) covering output, input and services prices, in a bid to offer a more realistic assessment of inflationary trends in the economy.Addressing media on the subject, Praveen...
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The rupee depreciated 10 paise to close at 95.29 (provisional) against the US dollar on Tuesday, as global crude oil prices jumped and the American currency remained firm amid massive safe-haven inflows.Forex traders said significant foreign fund outflows also weighed on the investor...
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BJP president Nitin Nabin (left) felicitates chairman of Nepal's RSP Rabi Lamichhane, in New Delhi on Tuesday/Sumit/ANI Photo
Nepal's Rashtriya Swatantra Party (RSP) chairman Rabi Lamichhane met BJP national president Nitin Nabin here on Tuesday.The delegation of Nepal's ruling party, comprising its senior leaders, was accorded a grand welcome at the BJP headquarters on its arrival.Welcoming the delegation, Nabin...
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The government has reported total receipts of Rs.33,85,982 crore during the financial year 2025-26, achieving 99.4 percent of the Revised Estimates (RE) for the year, according to the provisional and unaudited accounts released by the ministry of finance.The consolidated accounts show that the...
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A view of the Indo-Nepal border at Raxaul in East Champaran, Bihar/ANI Photo
India on Tuesday categorically rejected any role for third parties to resolve its boundary row with Nepal, days after Nepalese Prime Minister Balendra Shah sought involvement of China and the UK to address the long-standing dispute.External affairs ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said both...
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Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan on Tuesday launched 'Operation Toofaan', an anti-drug initiative of the home department.He stated that substance abuse is one of the biggest challenges faced by the state.In his inaugural address, Satheesan said that over 60 percent of the state's population...
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A Delhi court on Tuesday extended the judicial custody of five accused in the NEET paper leak case till June 15.Special Judge Ajay Gupta allowed the CBI's plea seeking extension of judicial custody of Mangilal Khatik, Vikas Biwal, Dinesh Biwal, all three arrested from Jaipur; Yash Yadav, arrested...
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Snapping the four-day losing streak, benchmark BSE Sensex rebounded by 382 points on Tuesday, powered by a strong rally in IT shares.The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 382.50 points, or 0.52 per cent, to settle at 74,649.84 with 20 of its constituents ending higher and 10 with losses. The barometer...
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The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) said its re-evaluation and verification portal remained fully functional despite being hit by multiple cyberattack attempts on the opening day of the application process. The portal, which became operational today, continued to run normally from 7...
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Elaborate arrangements have been made for the swearing-in ceremony at Lok Bhavan here, where Congress leader D K Shivakumar is scheduled to take oath as Karnataka Chief Minister on June 3.Congress flags and large banners featuring leaders including Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Shivakumar, AICC...
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Former Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai on Monday met Home Minister Amit Shah even as speculation continues on his future in the party. Annamalai also met BJP National President Nitin Nabin and senior leader BL Santosh.A day earlier, when asked about the various rumours circulating on social...
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Gold prices rebounded by Rs 1,050 to Rs 1.61 lakh per 10 grams in the national capital on Tuesday amid a firm trend in the global markets and a weak US dollar.According to the All India Sarafa Association, the yellow metal of 99.9 per cent purity appreciated by Rs 1,050 to Rs 1,61,450 per 10...
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West Bengal minister Tapas Roy on Tuesday claimed that the opposition TMC was heading towards a split similar to the ones witnessed in Maharashtra.Speaking to reporters outside the assembly, Roy claimed the TMC had accommodated people with little political background and that internal...
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Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday started her day-long dharna in central Kolkata to protest against alleged post-poll attacks on party workers and leaders following the BJP's victory in recent assembly elections.Banerjee reached the dharna site at Esplanade's Y-channel after...
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Sarthak Sidhant, a Class 12 student affected by the Central Board of Secondary Education's (CBSE) On-Screen Marking (OSM) system, appeared before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports on Tuesday to present his findings regarding the implementation of...
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The southwest monsoon is expected to onset over Kerala around June 4, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Tuesday.Typically, monsoon arrives in Kerala around June 1, which marks the beginning of the southwest monsoon season (June-September).Conditions are favourable for further...
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Former district judge and alleged accused Giribala Singh on Tuesday alleged before a Bhopal court that Twisha Sharma's lawyer, Anurag Srivastava, had physically assaulted her son, Samarth Singh, at the Jabalpur Court during the hearing in the alleged dowry death case.The allegation surfaced...
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US President Donald Trump has described the hypothetical scenario in which if Iran surrenders and is forced into complete military surrender, the political opponents and the media would still distort the outcome.In the post, Trump claimed that if Iran's navy and air force were destroyed and its...
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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday produced Twisha Sharma's husband, Samarth Singh, and mother-in-law, former district judge Giribala Singh, before a Bhopal court after the completion of their five-day custodial remand in connection with the alleged dowry-harassment and death...
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Today, Rajya Sabha member Thiru. P. Chidambaram met and spoke with the Honorable Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay at the Chief Secretariat. #CMJosephVijay.
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Senior Trinamool Congress leader Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay on Tuesday asserted that the majority of the party MLAs would remain with former chief minister Mamata Banerjee despite intense speculation of defections, and said the TMC's old guard would continue to retain control of the organisation.The...
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A case of culpable homicide has been registered against two coaches and cricket associations after a 15-year-old boy was crushed to death under a heavy pitch roller during a summer camp in Maharashtra's Solapur district, police said on Tuesday.The deceased, Aarav alias Viren Chaudhary, suffered...
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West Bengal BJP President Samik Bhattacharya on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the Trinamool Congress (TMC), declaring that the party will not induct leaders from TMC, asserting that the BJP has built its strength from the grassroots and will not include tainted individuals.He added that...
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The BJP on Tuesday hit out at Congress leader Shashi Tharoor over his remarks on Vande Mataram, alleging that the party has once again capitulated to the Muslim League, an ally of the ruling coalition in Kerala.The party's allegation came after Tharoor questioned the need to play all five verses...
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Congress senior leader Abhishek Singhvi shares this image on X with Karnataka Dy CM and CM-in-waiting, DK Shivakumar, and writes: My wife Anita doing the honours for a richly deserved promotion.Earlier he had posted on DKS' visit: Came spontaneously with no airs at five mins notice... high office...
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The Srinagar International Airport will suspend all flight operations for 15 days starting October 1 to undergo crucial runway maintenance and repair work, officials said on Tuesday.The two-week shutdown is expected to deal a massive blow to Jammu and Kashmir's tourism sector, as it directly...
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Former Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president K Annamalai met party National President Nitin Nabin on Tuesday in the national capital.He also met the party's National General Secretary BL Santosh, amid growing speculation on social media over Annamalai's political future and reports...
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At least four people were injured after a single-storey house collapsed in an LPG cylinder blast in north Delhi's Mukundpur area on Tuesday morning, officials said.The incident occurred at Gali No. 1, Ishu Vihar, Mukundpur-II, near the cremation ground, he said.According to the Delhi Fire...
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Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Monday slammed the recent violations of the ceasefire between Iran and the US in the context of the Israeli military operation in Lebanon, noting that the deal unequivocally covers all fronts, including Lebanon.In a post on X, Araghchi warned that...
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The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday conducted searches against the Vedanta Group as part of a FEMA probe, officials said.They said the action was going on.The searches are part of a Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) violation investigation, they said.An official statement from the company...
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The Bengaluru Police on Tuesday urged the public to verify facts before sensationalising issues, saying an inquiry has found that a man seen in a viral video alleging that his pregnant wife was stranded due to a traffic halt for VIP movement was, in fact, travelling alone.The incident that...
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Israeli officials have condemned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to call of the strikes in Lebanon after being urged by US President Donald Trump to stop.This comes after a heated telephonic conversation took place between Trump and Netanyahu over the Israeli strikes in Lebanon as...
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Will technology serve humanity or quietly replace it? Rediff Founder and Chairman Emeritus, Ajit Balakrishnan's, new book: 'Technology Innovation: Sword or Plough is written for students, professionals, and policy makers, and asks a defining question of our time: Will...
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The Reserve Bank of India's total staff strength declined 2.2 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) to 13,220 as on December 31, 2025, from 13,520 a year ago, marking the first fall after five consecutive years of growth, according to the central bank's latest data in its annual report for 2025-26.The...
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In an effort to continue its pragmatic engagement with Myanmar, and with an eye to the growing Chinese influence in that country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with visiting Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing on Monday.The two sides agreed to increase bilateral trade from the current...
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Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez is likely to visit India later this week, sources said on Monday. She was scheduled to visit New Delhi in the first week of June to attend the International Big Cat Alliance summit, which was postponed due to the Ebola outbreak in Africa.Rodriguez's...
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Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has questioned the necessity of playing all five verses of Vande Mataram at the beginning and end of official events, labelling the practice unnecessary and burdensome for audiences.Speaking to reporters in Thiruvananthapuram on Monday amid the controversy over the...
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US President Donald Trump said he persuaded Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to call off the strike on Beirut, following which the Israeli leader turned his troops around.Trump made the announcement on Truth Social on Monday evening amid reports that the conversation between the two leaders was...
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The Russian administration declared a prohibition on the export of aviation fuel, effective until November 30, in an effort to protect domestic inventories amidst declining refinery production and shifting dynamics across its energy network.In a statement issued on Monday outlining the strategy,...
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The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Tuesday announced that its much-awaited verification and re-evaluation portal for Class 12 students is now live, ending uncertainty after a delay caused by technical issues and cybersecurity concerns.In a post on X, CBSE Headquarters informed...
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United States President Donald Trump lashed out at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a heated telephone conversation on Monday, holding the Israeli leader responsible for generating global animosity towards his nation, Axios reported.The confrontation was triggered after Iran...
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About 30 individuals from India, found to be living in the United States illegally and working as commercial truck drivers, have been arrested as part of a federal operation and will soon be deported.The US Customs and Border Protection said in a statement Monday that during the week of May...
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US President Donald Trump on Tuesday claimed that Israel and Hezbollah had agreed to halt hostilities following separate discussions involving his administration. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said a productive call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu led to troops headed for...
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