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Ten shops were ablaze in the Khejuri area of East Midnapore district, and Abhishek Banerjee alleged that the incident took place in Khejuri`s Jonka GP, West Bhangan Mari area, and accused the police and Central forces of failing to act.
Muraleedharan stated that the Congress has received a massive majority, yet it failed to arrive at a unanimous decision on leadership; He further alleged that both the national and state leadership of the Congress had disrespected the people of Kerala by creating uncertainty over government formation
Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Nirupam has alleged AIMIM links in the Nashik TCS case after accused Nida Khan was found at an AIMIM workers house in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. He demanded a deeper probe into possible political shelter provided during her absconding period
Additionally, the cabinet approved a five-year extension in the age limit for school job applicants and decided to implement the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) in the state
A Canine Distemper Virus outbreak at Kanha Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh has killed tigress T-141 and her four cubs. Authorities have launched emergency surveillance, sanitation and vaccination drives to contain the highly contagious disease and protect wildlife
Bharat, an Asiatic lion at Sanjay Gandhi National Park, is under intensive treatment after developing multiple health complications, including Feline Panleukopenia Virus infection, hind limb paresis and eye swelling. Veterinary experts are closely monitoring his recovery
The rift was visible during the oath-taking ceremony, when MLAs aligned with the party`s General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami and another faction associated with CV Shanmugam sat separately during the oath-taking proceedings
A French woman repatriated from the ship tested positive after falling seriously ill while in isolation in Paris. Health officials have also identified 22 contact cases linked to flights connected to the passengers
Raut noted that elections are won on genuine trust between people and workers, not just data; he said that no amount of surveys or apps can replace the door-to-door interaction between the voters and the political parties
The passengers arrived in Eindhoven in the Netherlands on Sunday evening before being received by medical specialists and transferred onward to Frankfurt for further monitoring
According to Javier Padilla, Spain`s Secretary of State for health, the evacuation process has been progressing as planned, with authorities coordinating the safe transfer of passengers and crew from multiple countries
PM Modi, who arrived in Gujarat for a two-day visit, is scheduled to perform rituals at the Somnath temple, including Abhishek and Dhwaj Pooja, and later address a public gathering
Rahul Gandhi says that in a span of 12 years, the country has been brought to a juncture where the public is told what to buy and what not to buy, where to go and where not to go, citing it as evidence of failure
Trump received the Iranian proposal on Sunday amid hopes that it could lead to a breakthrough to end the war with Iran that began on February 28, blocking the key sea route for global oil supplies, leading to fuel shortages in several countries.
Vijay was the first legislator to take oath, followed by members of his cabinet and newly elected MLAs from various political parties
The prime minister said technology has become a key pillar in building a self-reliant India and it is accelerating innovation, expanding opportunities and contributing to the nation`s growth across sectors
The upcoming visit will mark the first trip to China by a sitting US president in nearly nine years and comes at a time of heightened geopolitical tensions and ongoing negotiations between the worlds two largest economies
Qatar and Kuwait said that no casualties were reported from either attack
The codex, a sixth-century copy of St Pauls epistles, had been partially lost after being disassembled in the 13th century at the Great Lavra Monastery, located on Mount Athos in northern Greece
Referring to an MoU signed between the National Archives of India and Trinidad and Tobago, Jaishankar said the agreement would help people in the Caribbean nation in tracing their ancestral roots and reconnecting with their families in India
The Delhi High Court has protected the personality rights of Congress MP Shashi Tharoor and directed X to take down a AI-generated deepfake video purportedly showing him praising Pakistans diplomacy
The children were rescued by the RPF, with an NGOs assistance, from the Bapudham Motihari railway station, they said
The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) also comprises the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) and the Bodoland Peoples Front (BPF) in Assam
32-year-old GRP constable Soumya Ranjan Swain was lynched following an allegation of attempt to rape by a woman
Doctors say this could help millions with chronic kidney disease, a condition that often makes blood pressure harder to control.
By analysing genome-wide DNA fragmentation patterns rather than specific mutations, the approach captures signals about a persons overall health
A local stated that at least 30-50 vehicles have made the beach a permanent parking spot
India is now home to 95 of the worlds hottest cities, which may be better than having 100 Smart Cities if we think about it
Sources further clarified that the blocking of the posts was a result of the social media giant`s own internal mechanisms, which mistakenly flagged the LoP`s posts for blocking, confirming that the affected content has now been restored on the platform
Attacking the past presidencies, he further said that Iran had for the last 47 years been keeping the US waiting, killing its people and destroying protests in the country
Police said the drivers window suddenly opened while the bus was in motion. In an attempt to close it, the driver lost control of the vehicle, causing it to veer off the road and overturn
A video of the incident has surfaced on social media and is now being reviewed by the police as part of the investigation. The footage reportedly shows the woman hanging from the balcony grill before losing her grip and falling
A South Korean foreign ministry official said unidentified aircraft struck the cargo ship HMM Namu in the Strait of Hormuz earlier this week, causing fire damage before the vessel later reached Dubai. The attack reportedly involved two strikes that hit the ships stern, sparking flames and significant structural damage.
For 10 straight weeks, Indias state-run oil marketing companies have been burning through nearly Rs 1,700 crore every single day a staggering financial firewall that has protected millions from a global fuel price explosion. But as losses cross the Rs 1 lakh crore mark, the big question is, how much longer can this invisible shield hold?
According to police, the gelatin sticks were discovered during routine security checks near Tataguni in the Kaggalipura police station limits ahead of the Prime Ministers visit to the city
Iranian officials said a new legal and security system has been implemented for vessels passing through the strategic waterway, requiring coordination with Iranian authorities
Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury blamed the current political situation and post-poll violence in the state on her governance and said Congress would consider support only if she accepts Rahul Gandhi as the leader of the INDIA alliance
The incident took place on Saturday at Mhatobachi Alandi in Haveli tehsil, where a group led by Bhandare allegedly confronted Sharad Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP SP) leader Vikas Lawande over his recent remarks against several Hindu spiritual leaders
Israel reportedly established a covert military outpost in the Iraqi desert to support air operations against Iran, according to a Wall Street Journal report citing US officials and other sources. The secret facility allegedly housed Israeli special forces and rescue teams for pilots involved in missions over Iran
The powerful blast in Pakistan destroyed the Bannu checkpoint, trapping several officers under debris and causing extensive damage to nearby homes
Taiwans defence ministry detected 12 Chinese military aircraft, five naval vessels and one official ship near its territorial waters. Nine aircraft crossed the median line into Taiwans northern and southwestern air defence identification zone, escalating regional tensions
A major oil slick has been detected near Irans Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf, with estimates suggesting over 3,000 barrels of oil may have leaked
The plea filed in the Supreme Court seeking minimum wages, social security and labour protections for priests and temple staff argues that despite government control over temple administration, many workers receive extremely low honorariums without welfare benefits
Actor-turned-politician C Joseph Vijay was sworn in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister after TVK secured majority support in the Assembly. His rise ends nearly six decades of alternating rule by DMK and AIADMK, marking a historic political shift in the state
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and envoy Steve Witkoff met Qatars Prime Minister in Miami to push negotiations with Iran. Mediators including Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Turkey are urging de-escalation as Washington awaits Tehrans response to a proposed ceasefire framework
DRDOs Defence Research and Development Laboratory successfully completed a 1,200-second long-duration test of its actively cooled full-scale scramjet combustor in Hyderabad, marking a major step in Indias hypersonic cruise missile development programme
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday (local time) described the ongoing hostilities between the United States and Iran pertaining to the West Asia region as a very difficult conflict
Iran`s Revolutionary Guard navy has warned that any attack on Iranian oil tankers or commercial vessels would be met with a heavy assault on one of the US bases in the region and enemy ships. Iranian state TV reported the warning on Saturday
Chilean Foreign Minister Francisco Perez Mackenna has arrived in India for a seven-day official visit to strengthen bilateral ties. The visit includes meetings with S Jaishankar, Piyush Goyal and business leaders to boost trade, investment and technology cooperation
After Suvendu Adhikari was sworn in as West Bengal Chief Minister, his mother Gayatri Adhikari said people of the state were happier than she was and urged him to deliver justice for the RG Kar rape-murder victim and others who faced atrocities

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