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Addressing an election rally in Howrah, Banerjee alleged that the Yamunas condition reflected poor governance under the BJP, claiming the Prime Minister would not be able to undertake a similar ride in the national capital

The accused, Shaila Sonar, allegedly barged into her former boyfriends house and stabbed his wife in the head and neck with a knife. The victim, identified as Sadhna Sonpethkar (42), died on the spot. Sonar was apprehended at the scene, the official said

In a post on X, Singh said he would submit a letter to the Rajya Sabha chairman demanding that the three MPs be disqualified under the anti-defection law

Maliwal said the party had moved away from the principles of transparency and clean politics that defined its early years. She expressed disappointment over what she described as a shift in priorities under Kejriwals leadership

Announcing the decision at a joint press conference, Chadha said that two-thirds of AAPs Rajya Sabha members had opted to merge with the BJP under constitutional provisions

The development comes amid an ongoing US-Israel-Iran war that has disrupted global energy supplies and raised geopolitical risks across the Middle East

Sapkal said that given the current political arithmetic in Maharashtra, cooperation among alliance partners is essential to maximise electoral outcomes

India and the United States made progress in trade talks in Washington, agreeing to continue negotiations on a bilateral trade deal. However, changes in US tariff policies mean the agreement may need revision, while India has also opposed ongoing US trade investigations

Calling AAP`s Rajya Sabha MP gaddars, Mann alleged betrayal of Punjabs people and claimed BJP was attempting to destabilise the states political mandate

A selfie by Giorgia Meloni went viral in India not for politics, but for her striking looks because sometimes, even in the middle of global tensions, all it takes is a pair of jhumkas to steal the spotlight

Five people, including a couple and a mother-daughter duo, were killed, while four other occupants sustained injuries in the crash, the official said

Sanjay Singh alleged that the BJP leadership, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, had launched what he described as Operation Lotus to weaken the AAP-led government in Punjab

Israel Defense Forces said it carried out airstrikes in southern Lebanon targeting Hezbollah sites, even as Donald Trump claimed a three-week ceasefire extension between the two sides. The strikes were reportedly in response to rocket fire, highlighting ongoing tensions despite diplomatic efforts

In a big setback for the Aam Aadmi Party, three party MPs - Raghav Chadha, Sandeep Pathak and Ashok Mittal - on Friday announced a split in the party and said that two-thirds of the party`s members in Rajya Sabha had decided to merge with the BJP

The partnership aims to integrate openBIM-based building data with Indias IUDX smart city platform, helping unlock siloed infrastructure data for applications like digital twins and smarter city planning, in collaboration with government stakeholders from India and Japan

Addressing a joint press conference, Chadha said that seven out of the 10 AAP members in the Rajya Sabha have decided to leave the party

Nirmala Sitharaman said Indian banks are prepared to handle emerging tech risks but flagged concerns over the Mythos AI developed by Anthropic

Ashok Kharat, who was arrested on March 18, is accused of sexually exploiting several women and committing large-scale financial fraud by claiming to possess divine powers and knowledge of black magic

The Union Home Minister has projected a decisive victory for BJP in the ongoing assembly elections in West Bengal, claiming that internal assessments indicate the party could win over 110 of the 152 seats that went to polls in the first phase

Amit Shah criticised Mamata Banerjee over her outsider remark, asserting that the next chief minister of West Bengal will be a BJP worker will be born and brought up in Bengal

The Supreme Court of India allowed a 15-year-old minor to medically terminate her over seven-month pregnancy, stressing that no court can force a woman to carry an unwanted pregnancy

The Indian Embassy in Iran issued a fresh advisory asking citizens not to travel to the country amid regional tensions and flight uncertainties, while urging those already there to leave through designated routes in coordination with the mission

Mallikarjun Kharge clarified that he did not call the PM a terrorist but accused the government of terrorising political opponents through investigative agencies, while the party also objected to the 24-hour response deadline

Uttarakhand Police has registered an FIR against unidentified individuals for allegedly damaging public amenities, including toilets and other facilities, set up for pilgrims along the Kedarnath Yatra route. Authorities confirmed that an investigation has been launched to identify those responsible and ensure strict legal action

The Gauhati High Court has rejected the anticipatory bail plea of Pawan Khera in connection with an FIR lodged in Assam over his alleged defamatory remarks against Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, wife of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma

Rare black leopard sightings are increasing in Maharashtras Western Ghats, especially in Sahyadri forests, indicating a healthy ecosystem. Experts say melanism helps these elusive cats adapt to dense habitats, while tiger numbers in the reserve have also risen to nine

India strongly reacted to Donald Trumps repost containing the term hellhole in reference to immigration, with the Ministry of External Affairs calling the remarks uninformed, inappropriate and in poor taste, and saying they do not reflect the reality of India-US relations

Annalena Baerbock, President of the United Nations General Assembly, is set to visit New Delhi next week as part of her official diplomatic engagements. During her visit, she will hold multiple bilateral meetings with senior government officials to discuss key global and regional issues

US President Donald Trump said he wont rush a deal with Iran and warned of further military action if talks fail. He ruled out using nuclear weapons, claimed Irans leadership is in turmoil, and highlighted rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz affecting global oil trade

Trump said he is under no pressure to end the West Asia conflict, claiming that the United States has already struck a majority of its targets and that Iran is facing urgent pressure due to its oil situation

Pope Leo XIV called on the United States and Iran to resume peace talks and end violence, while condemning capital punishment globally. He also addressed migration, LGBTQ+ issues, and urged the Church to prioritise justice, equality, and human dignity over divisive debates

He also criticised the previous Iran nuclear deal, asserting that it paved the way for Tehran to develop nuclear weapons, while claiming that Iran is currently under severe economic and military pressure and is seeking negotiations with the United States

Wildfires in Japans Iwate region have spread toward Otsuchi town, prompting evacuation advisories for more than 2,500 people. The blaze has burned over 400 hectares so far, with hundreds of firefighters and aircraft deployed to contain it

Irans central bank has confirmed that transit fee revenues from vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz have been received in cash, rejecting reports of cryptocurrency payments

At least five people were killed and seven injured in separate firing incidents in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reportedly linked to property disputes and longstanding rivalries. Police have launched investigations

Scientists have identified a new coronavirus in bats in East Africa that can bind to a human receptor, though no human infections have been detected so far. Experts say the finding highlights the need for continued monitoring of zoonotic risks

UK-based Tilbury Douglas has introduced a humanoid robot named Douglas to manage administrative and data tasks on-site, freeing human workers to focus on construction work and improving efficiency

Officials from Lebanon and Israel are set to hold a second round of rare direct talks in Washington, aimed at extending a ceasefire with Hezbollah and paving the way for future negotiations

Amid the ongoing probe into Ashok Kharat, police in Nashik have registered an FIR against another self-styled godman for alleged sexual exploitation of a 28-year-old woman under the pretext of rituals and black magic

Cafe life content by Mokai or the Croffle Guys, or any other caf, once clutter-breaking, has now become repetitive and unfunny. For the trend to continue, it needs a serious dose of out-of-the-box thinking

Reports said Bhide interacted directly with sanitation workers to assess on-ground workforce deployment

The United States Army is exploring robotic ground vehicles to carry out high-risk tasks like casualty evacuation and resupply, aiming to reduce risks to soldiers in increasingly dangerous combat environments

US President Donald Trump announced a three-week extension of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire after talks with top officials. The US aims to support Lebanon and work towards lasting peace, while concerns over Hezbollah remain

Thousands of Samsung Electronics workers protested at the companys chip complex in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, demanding higher bonuses and threatening strike action. The rally came as AI-driven demand boosts memory-chip profits across the sector

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said May 4, the day of counting, would mark the end of the TMCs 15-year syndicate system in West Bengal. He claimed the high voter turnout showed that the politics of fear was losing to the BJPs promise of trust and change

A 19-year-old former domestic help has been arrested for the alleged rape and murder of an IRS officers daughter in Kailash Hills. A court in New Delhi has remanded him to police custody as investigators probe links to another assault in Alwar

Under a new programme, tribal visitors from Utnoor toured Hyderabad, visiting landmarks like Charminar and the Nehru Zoological Park to experience urban life

Many pilgrims have reported long waiting hours, overcrowding, and inadequate facilities at Kedarnath Temple, with some even advising others to postpone their visit due to the surge in footfall

In a social media post on Thursday, Trump said the US military is ramping up mine-clearing operations in the narrow waterway, a crucial global oil transit route.

I have ordered the United States Navy to shoot and kill any boat, small boats though they may be (Their naval ships are ALL, 159 of them, at the bottom of the sea!), that is putting mines in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz. There is to be no hesitation, said Trump in a post