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Nilu Jagat (25), the deceased, had been lodged in the jail since 2024 following his arrest in a Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act case

Speaking at a media briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said shipping movement through the strategic waterway has continued following the agreement signed on June 17

The species, named Selenocosmia meghalayensis after the state where it was found, is currently known only from Meghalaya and may be endemic to the region. The discovery has been published in the latest issue of the international taxonomic journal Faunitaxys

The 42-year-old complainant was riding his motorcycle from Pali in Beed tehsil towards Beed when four unidentified men intercepted him around 2.30 am. They assaulted him and robbed Rs 23,000 cash he was carrying, before fleeing

During the same period in 2025, approximately 39.84 lakh pilgrims had visited the holy Shrine, whereas the Yatra during the current year has recorded 50.70 lakh pilgrims, reflecting a substantial increase of 10.86 lakh devotees

During the visit, the two sides will review the full spectrum of bilateral relations and explore new avenues to deepen cooperation across diverse sectors, including trade, energy, border security, people-to-people exchanges, and regional connectivity, the Foreign Office said

The factory, located in Anakpalli district's Pharma City, is a small-scale industry that extracts pyrolysis oil from plastic waste, which is used as a raw material in biodiesel production, Parawada Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) said

Police had initially stated that he had fallen nearly 400 feet while taking photos during a trek with his fiancee and friends amid strong winds. Based on her statement that Ketan Agrawal had slipped and fallen during an outing at the fort, Lonavala Rural Police had filed an accidental death report

Iran effectively closed the strait after the US and Israel attacked on Feb 28, causing fuel prices to skyrocket far beyond the region. The interim agreement to end the war was supposed to reopen the channel

The new services are expected to improve travel, boost trade and tourism, and strengthen Mundra's position as a major logistics and business hub

A 20-year-old NEET aspirant from Indore, who went missing after appearing for the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination, was found dead in the Narmada River in Khargone district. Police are investigating the case from all angles after tracing her last mobile location to Barwah

The Uttar Pradesh government has ordered a probe into the Lucknow fire tragedy that killed 15 people, with three arrests made so far

A Pune-based steel businessman allegedly received an extortion call from a person claiming to be linked to the Bishnoi gang. Hours later, unidentified persons opened fire at his industrial unit in Fursungi. Police have registered an FIR and launched an investigation

Under the campaign, titled Diaper A Day Keeps Leaks Away, supporters are being asked to bring diapers carrying messages seeking Pradhans resignation. The protest has entered its fourth day, with party founder Abhijeet Dipke alleging that police attempted to reduce the protest area

Addressing the gathering, the NSA asserted that the non-traditional threats have advanced against conventional responses. Noting that the innovative variants of cyber threats and terrorism have created cross-border challenges, Doval recognised the need to navigate through these challenges

Trump said the United States would closely monitor Iran's adherence to any commitments emerging from the recent round of talks held in Switzerland

Tej Pratap Yadav has alleged the theft of 20 lakh cash, jewellery and electronic devices from his official residence in Patna

Elon Musk intensified his public feud with Congressman Ro Khanna after the Democrat called for an investigation into DOGE-linked spending cuts and their impact on USAID programs

The app became available for download on Android devices after being blocked for a week as part of measures linked to the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination

Delhi Police arrested a 24-year-old murder accused after a brief exchange of fire in the Khajuri Khas area of northeast Delhi

Speaking to reporters before departing Emmen Air Base in Switzerland, Vance said the latest round of diplomacy had delivered tangible progress, even as both sides prepared for further technical negotiations in the days ahead

The discussions are being led on the US side by State Department Counsellor Dan Holler and Assistant Secretary of Defence for International Security Affairs Dan Zimmerman, the State Department said

An FIR has been registered against the owners and operators of a commercial building in Lucknow's Aliganj area after a devastating fire claimed 18 lives. Four accused have been arrested as investigators probe alleged fire safety violations, lack of emergency exits and negligence

Administration officials said the effort would focus on building a quantum computer capable of performing meaningful scientific calculations and serving as a stepping stone towards larger-scale commercial systems

Engineers used the Nrburgring run to set a standard for future software updates. The Nrburgring Nordschleife is known as one of the hardest tracks in the car industry

Jaishankar arrived in Ulaanbaatar on the first leg of a two-nation visit that will also take him to South Korea. The two leaders also discussed opportunities in mining, clean energy and agri processing

The airports of Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo and Vnukovo, as well as Zhukovskiy near the Russian capital, had temporarily suspended flights, the aviation watchdog said separately

The women complained of excessive bleeding and low blood pressure after surgery

The shooting took place at around 9 am at the government-run San Jose National High School in Tacloban City in Leyte province

The incident took place around 3 am in the village, which falls under Bansgaon police station limits.

Projecting employment generation as a key pillar of the new governments agenda, Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta announced that 33 per cent of the jobs would be reserved for women, while 10 per cent reservation would be provided for Agniveers

Armed with spears and swords, approximately six Nihangs climbed onto the roof of gurudwara, around 4 pm on Saturday and remain entrenched there, even after 40 hours

US President Donald Trump said any sanctions relief granted to Iran would be tied to purchases of American agricultural products, while insisting that Tehran would never be allowed to acquire a nuclear weapon under an emerging agreement being negotiated between the two countries

The judgment came in a case of the death of a five-year-old boy who was crushed to death by a truck while walking to school with his father

The buzz around Mohenjo-daros Dancing Girl being covered up in certain textbooks, and eventually restored to its original avatar, raises questions. Sir Pheroze and Lady Flora discuss the topic

Senior Labour leader Andy Burnham has announced his bid to replace Keir Starmer as UK prime minister and Labour chief. Meanwhile, US Vice President JD Vance said talks with Iran have laid the foundation for a final agreement

The 10th Pune-Pandharpur Cycle Wari concluded with a record turnout of 2,350 cyclists completing the 235-km journey from Dehu to Pandharpur. Organised by the Indo Athletics Society, the event combined fitness, spirituality and environmental awareness, attracting participants from multiple states

The death toll in the Lucknow coaching centre fire rose to 14 on Monday. UP CM Yogi Adityanath announced an ex gratia of Rs 5 lakh for the families of the victims and Rs 50,000 for the injured, while PM Modi also announced compensation from PMNRF and expressed condolences to the bereaved families

The explosion occurred at the Barzan local gas supply facility on Sunday evening during the start-up of operations, according to QatarEnergy. Addressing a press conference on Monday, Al-Kaabi, who is also the CEO of QatarEnergy, said 13 people of Indian and Pakistani origin died in the incident

The move comes as negotiations between US and Iranian officials continue in Switzerland, with US VP JD Vance saying the talks had created a good foundation for a final agreement to secure a lasting end to the conflict

Several students were trapped inside the building as thick smoke spread through the premises. Firefighters and police personnel rushed to the spot and launched an intensive rescue effort to bring those trapped to safety

The incident occurred around 11 pm on Sunday at the Bijnor Kotwali police station, where the woman allegedly poured an inflammable substance on herself and set herself ablaze

One critically injured person was referred to a medical college in Nagpur, while the remaining victims are being treated at Chhindwara District Hospital

So far, almost 40 lakh people have updated their mobile numbers using the new Aadhaar App. At the same time, around 850,000 people have used the App for updating their address, the IT Ministry said

The biennial elections were initially announced for 17 seats, including one bypoll. However, polling was required in only 11 constituencies after candidates of the ruling Mahayuti alliance secured unopposed victories in six seats

According to police, Bafna initially availed a cash credit facility of Rs 90 lakh from TJSB Co-operative Bank in 1998. He repaid the amount over time, earning the trust of bank officials

IMD has forecast active monsoon conditions along the coast and across parts of western Maharashtra, while eastern districts are expected to see only scattered rainfall and persistently high temperatures

Ukrainian officials said the vessel suffered severe damage and became unseaworthy. Ukraine also accused Russia of attacking two other cargo ships sailing under the flags of Palau and Belize

China's Commerce Ministry said domestic companies would be prohibited from exporting dual-use items to the 10 sanctioned American firms. Dual-use products refer to goods and technologies that can be used for both civilian and military purposes

Starmer has served as prime minister since leading Labour to a decisive election victory in July 2024, ending years of Conservative rule. However, his government has faced increasing criticism over its handling of domestic issues, including the economy, public services and the cost-of-living crisis