Kanwal Rekhi is a peaceful techie who ardently believes in competitive market economics and democracy, despite the trauma his family suffered during Partition and his narrow escape from violent mobs in 1984.
The Mumbai Cricket Association on Thursday honoured four Indian cricket greats by unveiling a stand and dedicating stadium gates at Wankhede Stadium.
Delhi Police have launched an investigation after 'objectionable material' was found at the gate of a temple in the Dayalpur area of northeast Delhi. An FIR has been registered, and police are reviewing CCTV footage and deploying forces to maintain calm.
A car driven by a masked man breached security at the Delhi Assembly, raising concerns about potential security lapses.
Two individuals, including a juvenile, have been arrested for allegedly stabbing a student near Ajmeri Gate in Delhi after he finished an exam. The suspects were apprehended while attempting to flee the city.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan met with Bill Gates in Amaravati on Monday.
Bill Gates has apologized to the Gates Foundation staff for his association with Jeffrey Epstein and admitted to having affairs with Russian women, stating he did nothing illicit but regrets the mistake.
Microsoft founder and Gates Foundation chairman Bill Gates on Tuesday hailed Andhra Pradesh's rapid development, saying it was exciting to see the state's growth being accelerated through AI and technology.
Confusion prevailed on Tuesday over Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates attending the high-profile AI Impact Summit with government sources saying he will not attend the meeting while a spokesperson of his foundation contradicted, saying he is. Gates featured among the tech moguls, industry leaders, policymakers, founders, and technologists listed as speakers on the official website of the AI Impact Summit, underway in the national capital from February 16-20.
The organisation further clarified that it will be represented by Ankur Vora, President of Africa and India Offices, who 'will speak later today at the Summit'.
A 28-year-old woman delivered a baby girl at the main gate of a Raisen district hospital after a Janani Express ambulance driver allegedly left her outside. Hospital staff assisted the woman and her newborn, and the hospital is investigating the incident.
Microsoft founder Bill Gates is scheduled to visit Amaravati to discuss expanding cooperation with Andhra Pradesh in health and artificial intelligence initiatives with Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu.
Delhi Police have arrested a 32-year-old man in connection with a mobile phone theft case linked to fraudulent UPI transactions worth over Rs 1.2 lakh.
Epstein claimed this was due to the consequences of 'sex with Russian girls'.
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Authorities in Meerut conducted a joint operation targeting illegal meat shops, resulting in closures and notices issued for violating food safety norms.
A rusticated student and his associates allegedly attacked staff members at Delhi University's Shaheed Bhagat Singh College, prompting a police investigation.
A 55-year-old security guard was beaten to death during a robbery attempt at a temple in Ranchi, Jharkhand. Police are investigating the incident and have recovered an iron rod used in the crime.
The personal bodyguard of Bollywood actor Salman Khan has testified in court that the April 2024 shooting incident at the actor's Mumbai residence was an attempt to kill him. The trial began last month with the bodyguard's deposition as the first witness.
Aam Aadmi Party MLA Chaitar Vasava and a relative of a deceased factory worker in Gujarat's Bharuch district slapped each other amidst tensions over compensation for the victims of a recent factory fire.
In a momentous occasion after the Bharatiya Janata Party's win, the Durga temple in Asansol, reopened its doors to devotees after remaining shut for several years.
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Delhi Police have arrested a man for allegedly placing objectionable material at the gate of a temple in the Dayalpur area of northeast Delhi. An FIR was registered, and an investigation is underway to determine the motive and any other individuals involved.
A fire in a Delhi residential building resulted in nine deaths, with central locking systems and iron grills hindering escape efforts. The fire, suspected to have been triggered by an air-conditioner blast, trapped residents and complicated rescue operations.
A 28-year-old man in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, has been arrested for allegedly murdering his wife after she discovered his extra-marital affair. The accused used a paper cutter to commit the crime and has confessed to the police.
A legend that sprang up after the Turkman Gate killing is that when the shrine is disturbed, the government will fall, as it happened with the Indira Gandhi government.
Mizoram police and Assam Rifles seized methamphetamine tablets worth Rs 38.7 crore in Champhai district, bordering Myanmar, arresting three individuals including a Myanmar national.
The Mumbai Cricket Association will also name Wankhede Stadium gates after legends Dilip Sardesai, Eknath Solkar and Diana Edulji.
'...appearing culturally coercive or administratively vindictive.' 'If it governs as a conquering force, resistance will build.'
The Election Commission is likely to reduce the number of counting centres for the West Bengal Assembly polls to 77 from 87 earlier, even as questions were raised by the ruling Trinamool Congress over the move just days ahead of counting, an official said on Thursday.
A 27-year-old woman was found murdered in her Meerut home, with police investigating the possibility of a family member's involvement due to the lack of forced entry.
An IndiGo flight was evacuated at Chandigarh airport after a passenger's power bank caught fire. All passengers and crew were safely evacuated, and no major injuries were reported.
TMC leaders have raised concerns about the vote counting process in the West Bengal Assembly elections, alleging irregularities and lack of cooperation from the Election Commission.
Two motorcycle-borne shooters allegedly linked to gangster Deepak Nandal opened fire at the residence of an event organiser working for singer Rahul Fazilpuria in Gurugram's Kanhai village, injuring a police constable deployed there for security, police said on Sunday.
A rape survivor in Gurugram allegedly attempted suicide outside the Police Commissioner's office, citing months of police inaction in her case. She was stopped by police personnel before she could set herself on fire.
Police in Gurugram have arrested a man for allegedly firing a shot in the air outside the MGF Mall. The accused, Naveen Kumar, was apprehended after CCTV footage of the incident surfaced on social media.
A man has been arrested for allegedly attacking an Army personnel with a knife on a bus near Old Delhi Railway Station. The accused, identified as Ganesh, is a vagabond and allegedly confessed to the crime during interrogation.
A 32-year-old man died after being attacked with sticks and iron rods following a dispute over cleaning a warehouse in Ghaziabad. Police have registered a complaint and are searching for the accused.
Lufthansa has located the Oscar statuette belonging to Russian filmmaker Pasha Talankin, which went missing after airport security at New York's JFK flagged it as a potential weapon. The airline will return the trophy to Talankin as quickly as possible.
A 52-year-old man convicted of killing a rickshaw puller in 1998 was arrested by Delhi Police after failing to surrender following the dismissal of his appeal by the Delhi High Court in 2025.
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