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Anurag Thakur accused a TMC MP of smoking an e-cigarette inside the Lok Sabha, prompting Speaker Om Birla to assure action if a written complaint is filed. During Question Hour, while asking a supplementary, Thakur wondered whether e-cigarettes are allowed in the House

The collaboration enables Air India passengers to seamlessly access most of Scoots network covering over 70 destinations across 18 countries through convenient transfers at Singapore Changi Airport

Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told the Lok Sabha in a written reply that, because of this measure, confirmed Tatkal ticket availability time has risen in nearly 95 per cent of the 96 most popular trains

A 40-year-old school teacher died in Jaunpur after a sharp Chinese manjha slit his neck while riding a motorcycle. The incident occurred around 8 am on the Shastri Bridge in the Kotwali area shortly after Sanjeev Tiwari dropped his daughter at school

The airline announced it will offer travel vouchers worth Rs 10,000 to such passengers, which can be used for any future IndiGo journey over the next 12 months. The airline said refunds for bookings made through travel partners have also been actioned

Airport authorities clarified that there were no issues with terminal or airside operations and said that passenger assistance measures were in place to ensure orderly handling. Meanwhile, the DGCA has constituted a dedicated Oversight Team to be stationed at the airline`s corporate office in Gurugram

The DFS received a call at 9.23 pm about flames erupting inside a building that houses multiple storage units, the official said. Three water tenders and one water bowser were initially rushed to the spot. At 9.42 pm, two additional water bowsers were sent following a request, he said

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, in a recent breakthrough, busted a mephedrone manufacturing unit. The DRI also seized 128 kg of the banned drug, valued at Rs 192 crore, in Wardha. Minister of State for Home said that the authorities have sealed the unit

Ukraine was expected to give its latest peace proposals to US negotiators Wednesday, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, a day ahead of his urgent talks with leaders and officials from about 30 other countries supporting Kyiv`s effort to end the war with Russia on acceptable terms

Delhi businessmen Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, owners of the Goa nightclub where a massive fire killed 25 people, have been detained in Thailand after fleeing India. The duo faces charges of culpable homicide and negligence as Indian agencies prepare to seek their deportation for trial in Goa

His remarks come at a time when the United States has announced a major investment to boost mining activity in Pakistan`s Balochistan province

The neighbourhood has been evacuated and search and rescue efforts were ongoing.

A US congresswoman said the viral ModiPutin selfie reflects the fallout of Trumps coercive policies as lawmakers raise concerns over tariffs and immigration barriers straining US-India ties

In western Maharashtra, Pune and Baramati recorded cold mornings with minimum temperatures of 7.9 degrees Celsius and 7.5 degrees Celsius, respectively. Nasik registered 8.2 degrees Celsius, Satara 10.0 degrees Celsius

UNESCO has inscribed Italian cooking on its intangible cultural heritage list, with Italys Deputy PM Antonio Tajani present in Delhi during the announcement

US President Donald Trump announced the launch of the gold card programme, offering US visas starting at USD 1 million for individuals and USD 2 million for corporations, replacing the EB-5 visa scheme

Officials said they will ramp up screening and removal of problematic AI-generated ads and impose punitive fines, citing growing risks to consumers, especially older people who struggle to tell whether content is AI-made

The ceremony took place as Trump continues a military operation in the Caribbean that has killed Venezuelans in international waters and threatens to strike Venezuela

Patrick Dovigi, a former Canadian hockey pro who later built a successful business career, received the first delivery

Fighting surges in Congo and Cambodia-Thailand border

The BJP took a swipe at Gandhi over his visit, saying, Rahul is LoP leader of Paryatan.

The official said the supplier had delivered polyester shawls instead of silk shawls, which are used during aashirvachan (blessing) rituals at the world-renowned hill temple

Tharoor said that he will not accept the Veer Savarkar Award and also wont attend the event where it will be presented in the absence of clarifications about its nature or the organisation presenting it

Have visible signage about where exits are placed. Lifts must have the do not use in case of fire signs

England captain Ben Stokes has copped massive criticism, but a chat with Sir Ian Botham, who was part of five Ashes-winning teams and knows what it takes to resurrect a side, would do him good

Acknowledging a sharp rise in dog-bite cases in both rural and urban areas, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde informed about the cases data at the state assembly on Wednesday

According to a press note issued by the Prime Ministers office, PM Modi reaffirms Indias support for efforts towards a just and durable peace in the region

Priyanka Gandhi hit back at the BJP for criticising Rahul Gandhis Germany trip, arguing that the Prime Minister himself spends a significant amount of time overseas

A heated showdown was witnessed in the Parliament during the Winter Session on Wednesday as Home Minister Amit Shah and LoP Rahul Gandhi sparred over allegations of vote chori. Shah defended the Special Intensive Revision process, while Gandhi challenged him to a debate on his press conference claims

The incident took place in the Kothi police station area, where the duo was allegedly running a clinic without valid authorisation

Delhis Saket Court has granted a 36-hour transit remand of Ajay Gupta to Goa Police in connection with the nightclub fire that killed 25 people. Gupta, who was arrested in Delhi, will be taken to Goa for further investigation. Meanwhile, two other accused have fled to Thailand as the probe intensifies

Amid the Indigo flight cancellations, the Delhi High Court criticised the Centre for letting the disruptions and delays spiral into a nationwide chaos. The bench questioned why lakhs of passengers were left stranded and sought clarity on legal powers against airlines

In a major anti-narcotics operation, the Pune AIU seized 2.29 kg of hydroponic marijuana worth Rs 2.29 crore from a Bangkok passenger at the city airport, while the DRI dismantled a clandestine mephedrone factory in Wardha, seizing 128 kg of drugs worth Rs 192 crore and arresting three accused

In a written reply to a question raised by BJP MLA Amit Satam and others, Food and Drug Administration Minister Narahari Zirwal said that as part of a special FDA campaign, samples of cough syrup and other medicines were sent for testing and analysis

The high-end luxury car allegedly driven by the minor under the influence of alcohol knocked down two motorbike-borne IT professionals, one of them a woman, in Pune`s Kalyani Nagar area in the wee hours of May 19, killing them

According to the police, a large number of Naxal cadres have become disillusioned by what they termed the hollow Maoist ideology, frustrated by the violence inflicted on civilians, and are drawn towards the states surrender-and-rehabilitation policy

An ED officer said the searches focused on securing financial records, digital data and other evidence related to the suspected diversion of investor funds

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw described it as the worlds largest station redevelopment programme and said it has transformed how India plans and upgrades railway infrastructure

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the national capital is witnessing major reforms to strengthen tourism and improve governance by removing long-pending systemic bottlenecks

An Indian-origin man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for the murder of a 24-year-old woman on a Queensland beach in Australia in 2018

Vaishnaw said that the government has greatly increased spending to improve railway safety. The budget for safety measures has almost tripled, rising from Rs 39,463 crore in 2014-15 to more than Rs 1.16 lakh crore for 2025-26

According to the police, activists of the Bajrang Dal attempted to stop a car travelling towards Nashik from Ahilyanagar on the NashikPune national highway on Tuesday after receiving a tip-off. When the driver refused to halt, the activists chased the vehicle and intercepted it near Jetwannagar

A team from the forest department and the wildlife treatment centre quickly reached the location, tranquilised the leopard, and safely rescued it. All injured persons were taken to hospital for treatment

Wearing a mask which covered most of his face, Gupta made the brief remark while entering the crime branch office at Sunlight Colony. He was later taken to LNJP Hospital for medical tests before being moved to Saket Court for transit remand

Amid the nationwide chaos caused by mass IndiGo flight cancellations, the DGCA has summoned the airline`s CEO, Pieter Elbers, to appear on Thursday with a detailed report on disruptions, crew shortages and refund status. The regulator has also formed a four-member panel to probe planning failures

FRAI highlighted that platforms offering deep discounts, fast delivery and heavy marketing are reshaping consumer behaviour. As a result, local grocery and kirana shops are losing customers and experiencing a sharp fall in sales

The BJP has received 1,350 applications from aspirants seeking tickets for the upcoming Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation elections. With 115 wards and polls expected in January 2026, the party says it is a step ahead in its preparations

Delhis IGI Airport on Wednesday amid Indigo flight cancellation assured passengers that arrivals and departures are operating normally across all terminals, even as flight disruptions elsewhere keep authorities on alert

A Congress leader has lodged a police complaint against Tripura minister Tinku Roy, alleging fake educational certificates and suppression of a pending criminal case in election affidavits

Pawar, who heads the excise department, directed that the policy be enforced statewide. During the Budget Session held in March, Pawar had announced that a no-objection certificate (NOC) from housing societies will be mandatory for liquor vends if they wish to migrate to their premises