Senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, who won both the Nandigram and Bhabanipur seats in West Bengal, has announced he will vacate one of the constituencies within 10 days, leaving the decision to the party leadership.
While being in an air-conditioned room can make you feel pleasant and comfortable, it also has its disadvantages, says Dr Manjusha Agarwal, consultant-internal medicine at Gleneagles Hospital, Mumbai.
A close aide of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari was shot dead in West Bengal, leading to accusations of political violence and demands for investigation.
Vijay's TVK party is on the verge of forming a government in Tamil Nadu, drawing parallels to NTR's earlier success in Andhra Pradesh. Both achieved electoral success shortly after forming their parties, highlighting the potential for film popularity to translate into political gains.
Raghav Chadha explains his decision to leave the AAP, citing a 'toxic' work environment where leaders were allegedly prevented from working and speaking freely.
A man was shot in the chest during his birthday celebration at a Gurugram farmhouse after a friend's revolver allegedly discharged accidentally. The injured man is hospitalised and an investigation is underway.
A Mumbai court sentenced a truck driver to life imprisonment for the murder of a shopkeeper in Mulund in May 2023. The driver ran the victim over with his truck following a dispute.
A State Bank of India report indicates a sharp increase in precautionary cash holding in India, with the gap between per capita currency in circulation and ATM withdrawals widening significantly, driven by global uncertainties despite record digital payment transactions.
The Supreme Court of India has ruled that a minor child cannot be forced to carry a pregnancy to term, urging the government to amend laws to allow rape survivors to terminate unwanted pregnancies beyond 20 weeks.
Delhi Police have busted an organised racket that allegedly duped NEET aspirants and their families by promising guaranteed MBBS admissions, arresting four people including the suspected mastermind and a doctor. Eighteen students were rescued from the alleged fraudsters.
Indo-Australian athlete Om Satija is attempting to become the youngest person to run the length of India, undertaking a 5000km 'One India Run' from Kanyakumari to Kashmir to raise funds for charity.
Three people were shot dead following a dispute at a gym in the Khurja Nagar area of Bulandshahr district. Police have arrested two suspects and are searching for others involved in the incident.
The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has uncovered significant land-related irregularities, leading to the registration of 24 FIRs against revenue officials, land grabbers, and others involved in the fraudulent acquisition of prime custodian land parcels.
The Jharkhand Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) arrested three individuals in Deoghar and seized a US-made pistol during an operation in the Town police station area.
Social media platform X argues that satire, fair comment, and public speech should be protected from takedown orders in personality rights cases during a Delhi High Court hearing involving Baba Ramdev's lawsuit.
President Donald Trump described the chaotic moments after a gunman opened fire at the Washington Hilton hotel during the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, leading to his evacuation by the Secret Service.
Opposition parties in Odisha, including the BJD and Congress, have criticised the ruling BJP for failing to maintain law and order after a violent attack in Puri district. The incident, captured in a viral video, has sparked concerns about public safety and governance in the state.
The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission dismissed a flat buyer's plea for a refund from a builder facing liquidation, highlighting the challenges faced by consumers in stalled real estate projects.
A Delhi court has sentenced two CBI officers to three months' imprisonment for assaulting and trespassing into the residence of an IRS officer during a raid two decades ago.
Armed men opened fire at a jewellery store in Karimnagar, Telangana, injuring four employees before escaping with gold ornaments. Police have launched a manhunt and are offering a reward for information.
Punjab Police dismantled a cross-border drug and arms smuggling module, arresting two individuals and recovering heroin, pistols, and cartridges. The accused were in contact with Pakistan-based smugglers via social media.
Maharashtra Day isn't just about pride, it's about celebrating a culture that shows up so strongly through its fashion.
Odisha Police have arrested a 30-year-old man for the murder of a 24-year-old woman in Jagatsinghpur district. The accused, a former lover of the victim, was arrested in Jamshedpur and brought back to Odisha. He allegedly hired a contract killer after suspecting the woman was in a relationship with someone else and learning of her upcoming marriage.
'Science today is very interconnected, and that helped me become part of the Muon g-2 team.'
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'Cinema is such a powerful medium. It is not just the emotional impact, but some of these films are so strong that your entire body cannot help but react.'
A local court in Muzaffarnagar sentenced a man to life imprisonment for fatally shooting a person accused of raping his wife, officials reported.
'Shah Rukh Sir gave us a lot of room to make the film we wanted to make.'
A young man has been arrested in Ahmedabad for allegedly killing a 19-year-old and injuring another person following a dispute over an old Instagram post.
BJP MLA Jaideep Bihani has alleged that he was assaulted by three officials during a public hearing regarding water supply disruptions in Jaipur. Police have arrested three individuals in connection with the alleged assault, and an investigation is underway.
A 14-year-old boy with end-stage heart failure received a life-saving heart transplant after the family of an Indian Army officer's wife, who was declared brain dead, consented to organ donation at Command Hospital, Chandimandir.
A Delhi court has ordered the framing of charges under MCOCA against gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and 19 others, citing a prima facie case against them. The order follows an FIR registered by the Delhi Police's special cell in March 2021 against an alleged organised crime syndicate led by Sandeep alias Kala Jathedi and his associates.
Three men have been arrested in Ahmedabad for allegedly killing a 19-year-old over a dispute stemming from an old Instagram post.
Madhya Pradesh tourism minister blames a sudden storm for the cruise boat tragedy in Jabalpur, raising questions about safety checks and vessel fitness.
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.
Two individuals have been arrested in Navi Mumbai for allegedly smuggling Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) worth Rs 1.25 crore in a truck. The liquor was concealed under cement bags in a specially fabricated compartment.
Rajasthan Police dismantled a cyber fraud operation, arresting 17 individuals for allegedly defrauding an accountant of Rs 5.30 crore by impersonating his company's chairman on WhatsApp.
A Delhi Police officer disguised himself as a fruit seller to arrest a habitual offender and crack a daylight burglary case, recovering jewellery worth Rs 25 lakh.
'...appearing culturally coercive or administratively vindictive.' 'If it governs as a conquering force, resistance will build.'
K L Rahul expresses satisfaction at breaking the perception of being a Test specialist.
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