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The move is expected to improve travel convenience for passengers and strengthen rail connectivity between two major pilgrimage destinations Pandharpur, associated with Lord Vitthal, and Tirupati, home to Lord Venkateswara, a statement said

The BJP accused the TMC of promoting mafia culture and jungle raj in West Bengal after Suvendu Adhikaris aide Chandranath Rath was shot dead by bike-borne assailants in Madhyamgram. Senior BJP leaders alleged rising political violence after the state polls

The RPF seized 13 kg of ganja worth Rs 6.5 lakh from the Visakhapatnam-Banaras Express at Ranchi station after spotting a suspicious unattended trolley bag

IndiGo will begin commercial flight operations from Noida International Airport on June 15, becoming the first airline to operate from the newly inaugurated airport with flights to over 16 destinations across India

With five confirmed and three suspected cases including three deaths, WHO says the outbreak is expected to remain limited. The Andes virus strain involved is known for limited human-to-human transmission

The SIT probing the murder of Suvendu Adhikari aide Chandranath Rath recovered the motorcycle used in the crime, while investigators found fake registration details linked to both vehicles involved in the deadly attack

The incident took place at the Government Middle School in Baluaha under the Mahishi block area. Soon after consuming the meal, several students complained of stomach ache, vomiting, dizziness and uneasiness, leading to chaos on the school premises

Akhilesh Yadav met Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata after the TMCs West Bengal election defeat and alleged electoral fraud by the BJP and Election Commission during the Assembly polls

MEA affirmed that the Indus Water Treaty stands in abeyance in response to Pakistan`s action of cross-border terrorism. The remarks were made by the Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal during the press briefing here in the national capital

District Collector Rahul Kardile issued the order on Wednesday to protect students from exposure to intense heat and related health risks, officials said

Hantaviruses are a group of viruses that naturally infect rodents like rats, mice and voles without making them sick. Humans get infected accidentally through contact with the animals urine, droppings or saliva

According to officers, she earned a livelihood by begging on trains. Last month, she reportedly fell from a moving train and sustained severe injuries, following which both her legs had to be amputated

PM Modi presents various cultural treasures as a gift to the Vietnamese President To Lam, each carrying its own cultural and spiritual significance

Apart from Anil Parab, four others village sarpanch Suresh Shankar Tupe, gramsevak Anant Dnyandev Koli, circle officer Sudhir Shantaram Pardule and sub-divisional officer Jayram Vinayak Deshpande were also acquitted of all charges

Preliminary information suggested that the fire started on the first floor of the house before rapidly spreading through the building, leaving the occupants with very little time to respond

The Indian Embassy in Beirut facilitated the return of five Indian nationals to India and thanked Lebanese authorities for supporting their smooth exit

Those who left the ship included the wife of a Dutch passenger who died and a Swiss man currently receiving treatment. Authorities have not confirmed the current locations of all passengers who disembarked

TMC MP Saugata Roy condemned the killing of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikaris aide Chandranath Rath in Madhyamgram and demanded a court-monitored CBI probe, even as BJP leaders alleged political vendetta and a breakdown of law and order in West Bengal

India presented a curated spread of traditional delicacies and premium produce from Bihar and Maharashtra, including Silao Khaja, Mithila Makhana and Ratnagiri Alphonso mangoes, during Vietnamese President To Lams state visit

The Maharashtra government has reconstituted its inspection and monitoring committee to strengthen enforcement of the PCPNDT Act and crack down on illegal sex determination and related violations, officials said.

Speaking on the operations first anniversary, he said India carried out precise strikes, achieved its objectives and avoided a prolonged conflict

Vijay, who met the Governor for the second consecutive day, is not inclined to seek support from BJP. After the meeting, he held consultations with senior TVK leaders and legal advisors at his residence in Neelankarai

Russia claimed it intercepted nearly 350 Ukrainian drones overnight as tensions escalated ahead of Moscows World War II Victory Day celebrations, with both sides accusing each other of ignoring ceasefire proposals

Residents of Simari village in Kashmirs Tangdhar sector continue to live with memories of artillery fire and drone activity one year after Operation Sindoor, even as they try to restore a sense of normalcy along the Line of Control

As per the petition filed through advocate Hasan Murtaza, Ambani has claimed that NDTV published around 72 pointed articles against him in recent months. Ambanis counsel told the court that the Adani Group, which holds the majority stake in NDTV, has shown interest in his companies

Several leaders from the BJP, JD(U) and NDA allies, including Nitish Kumars son Nishant Kumar, were sworn in as ministers during a major cabinet expansion led by Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary in Patna

Chandranath Rath, who served as the executive assistant to Adhikari, was allegedly shot dead by bike-borne assailants on Wednesday night, barely two days after the Assembly election results were declared

Adhikari`s executive assistant Chandranath Rath was shot dead by bike-borne assailants on Wednesday night, barely 48 hours after the Assembly poll results were declared

AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal and Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the Indian armed forces on the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, praising the militarys response to the Pahalgam terror attack and reaffirming Indias stand against terrorism

BJP leaders across states condemned the killing of Suvendu Adhikaris aide Chandranath Rath in West Bengal, vowing strict action against the attackers, while the TMC demanded a court-monitored CBI investigation into the shooting

According to CENTCOM, the vessel, identified as M/T Hasna, was heading towards an Iranian port through international waters when US forces intervened

On the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, the Congress criticised the Centre, alleging Pakistan was not diplomatically isolated after the operation and questioning the government over repeated US claims of brokering the ceasefire

Irans mission to the United Nations argued that the proposed resolution would not contribute to resolving the ongoing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz

According to police, the boat lost balance in the middle of the river and capsized around 7 pm; District Magistrate Abhishek Goyal said a search for the missing is being conducted by teams of the National Disaster Response Force and the State Disaster Response Force

On the first anniversary of the military offensive against military and terror Infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan Occupied Kashmir, the prime minister said a year later, India remains as steadfast as ever in its resolve to defeat terrorism and destroy its enabling ecosystem

West Bengal Police have launched a multi-team investigation, scanning CCTV footage and forensic evidence, after BJP leader Suvendu Adhikaris aide Chandranath Rath was shot dead by motorcycle-borne assailants in North 24 Parganas

The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to brief the media, with the investigation ongoing

TMC only managed to secure just 80 seats in the polls, dropping from a whopping 215 seats after their win in the 2021 assembly polls

Tension gripped parts of North 24 Parganas after a close aide of Suvendu Adhikari was shot dead by unidentified assailants. Police intensified security and launched raids as political tensions escalated following the Assembly election results

One woman died and five others remain in critical condition after developing complications following caesarean deliveries at a government medical college hospital in Kota. The affected women were shifted to the nephrology ward for treatment

Four farmers died and three others were injured in separate rain-related incidents in Mancherial district after sheds and weak structures collapsed while they were protecting paddy crops during heavy rainfall

In a shocking incident late on Wednesday night, Rath was shot dead while returning home from a party programme in the Madhyamgram area of the North 24 Parganas district

An abandoned boat suspected to be from Pakistan was found near the India-Pakistan maritime border in Kutch. The BSF has intensified security in the area and launched an investigation into the vessel

Researchers have developed a wireless inductive charging system for electric ships that can transfer power directly at sea. The technology is initially aimed at offshore service vessels and could eventually support a larger charging network along the Norwegian coast

Researchers have found that coloured microplastics may contribute to global warming at levels equivalent to 16.2 per cent of black carbons impact. The findings challenge earlier studies that underestimated the climate effects of plastics by focusing mainly on clear materials

Delhi recorded 52 dengue cases in April, the highest for the month in the last five years, according to MCD data. The capital has reported 107 dengue infections so far this year, signalling a rise in early-season cases

A man allegedly shot dead his wifes two sisters during a domestic dispute in Raipur. The accused later surrendered to police and was arrested

According to preliminary information, Rath was intercepted near Doltala in Madhyamgram around 10.30 pm by motorcycle-borne assailants who tailed his vehicle, forced it to stop and opened fire before fleeing

Russia launched dozens of overnight drone attacks on Ukraine despite Kyiv announcing a unilateral ceasefire, Ukrainian officials said. Moscow, meanwhile, accused Ukraine of violating the truce and claimed its air defences intercepted multiple drones over Russian territory and Crimea

British voters are heading to local polls that could intensify pressure on Keir Starmer and his Labour government. The elections are being seen as a key test of public support amid growing political fragmentation and the rise of smaller parties like Reform UK