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E20 turned into 420 stealing petrol from the public's cars! The reference was to Section 420 of the erstwhile Indian Penal Code, which dealt with cheating, says Rahul Gandhi
Steep rise in transportation costs has made Kerala products less competitive in overseas markets
At that time, a Sub-Inspector and a delivery boy were present at the location; following this, an investigation was initiated, and all available evidence at the scene has been collected, said Ghaziabad Police Commissioner J. Ravinder Goud
The BJPs strategic silence on the young religious storytellers disparaging comments on Lord Krishna suggests a plan to bring the Krishna Janmabhoomi issue into public discourse and question SP leaderships commitment to their patron deity.
Before her death on November 6, Nisha Bhagat accused the Hemant Soren-led State Government and land brokers of harassing her during a Facebook Live session
Is living together a sensible test-drive for marriage, or the perfect arrangement for those whod rather not commit?/for print: For some, a live-in is a step towards marriage. For others, it is a way to avoid it
For close to five years now, every Saturday, a group of colleagues from the MEPZ-Tambaram Sanatorium and Sholinganallur offices of Cognizant Technology Solutions have been cooking and serving specially prepared meals for residents of orphanages and old-age homes. This being a Deepavali weekend, there were grand additions to the menu
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer held a call with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng and discussed economic and trade commitments over the last year
Five other workers injured in the incident are undergoing treatment
A proposal to use voter identity cards and biometric authentication for welfare payments has triggered a nationwide debate. Critics argue that linking welfare benefits to electoral rolls could exclude vulnerable citizens whose names are missing from voter lists, despite being eligible for government support. The proposal has also revived concerns surrounding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and the legal distinction between voting rights and welfare entitlements. This edit
The driver has reportedly dozed off and applied sudden brake while the bus slipped towards an adjacent canal, which was not clear due to stagnant rainwater on the road
A Government order, issued by the Public (Elections) Department, stated one months basic pay, subject to a maximum of 45,000, whichever is less, will be paid to officials and staff members involved in 2026 Assembly election
Under the scheme, students pursuing first- and second-year undergraduate and diploma courses in government and government-aided colleges during the 2026-2027 academic year will be eligible for laptops
In report submitted to State government shortly before being relieved from the post, Seeram Sambasiva Rao mentions that Excise Minister M. Liju was acquainted with one of the bar owners allegedly involved in the transactions
Paraguays Senate impeaches President Santiago Pena over the collapse of Ueno Bank, which left three million customers unable to access their money and triggered nationwide protests.
ASTraM analysis identifies 10 major traffic bottlenecks across the Capital as daily congestion rises 12.6% year-on-year; Chirag Delhi records a nearly 79% surge, while commercial activity, roadside parking, freight movement and poorly designed junctions fuel traffic snarls
The Islamic Republics armed forces, having gained experience from direct confrontation with United States and Israel, are stronger than they were at the beginning of the war, Iranian Army Spokesperson Mohammad Akraminia said
The Adi community has been protesting against the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project in Arunachal Pradesh, saying it threatens their land, livelihoods, and civilisation. The agitation has turned violent in response to increasing use of force by the State authorities. The community alleges that the State government has used deceit, force, and threats to get consent for the feasibility study. Abhinay Lakshman reports on the resistance
While men account for a higher number of cases, incidence among women is increasing at a faster rate, data shows
U.S. State Department program, Rewards for Justice, gave no specific parameters on what information would yield a $20 million reward
One of the corporate faces of the AI boom, OpenAI has moved quickly to counter fears that a shift in congressional power could slow the industrys growth
Kochi unit of ED registers Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) against Anto Augustine, the authorised signatory of Reporter Broadcasting Company Private Limited, and the company itself, based on FIR filed by Kalamassery police
After spending years waiting for an international call-up, Klinger sparkled in his brief stint with Australia. Now a sought-after coach on the franchise circuit, the 46-year-old reflects on opening with Brendon McCullum in the IPL, coaching Gujarat Giants in the WPL and ageism in cricket.
Some now live in rented accommodation with government assistance, cut off from their forest environment and traditional livelihoods. Others have returned to the forest, as construction of the promised houses on alternative land allocated to them at Puthiyavillage in Meppadi under Forest Rights Act, 2006 is yet to begin
The honour celebrates Prof. Chockalingams academic career, spanning more than five decades and marked by pioneering work in criminology and victimology
It's so many things, so many struggles that come together in this data centre, Geef Tegengas spokesman, Nathan Timmer, told AFP
Have you noticed that domestic flight tickets in India have become significantly more expensive? According to the Consumer Price Index, domestic airfares were nearly 30% higher in September compared to a year earlier. But what is driving this surge? In this explainer, The Hindus aviation reporter Jagriti Chandra breaks down the factors behind rising airfares, including higher aviation fuel prices, the impact of global oil markets, rupee depreciation, airspace restrictions, geopolitical tensions,
They knocked out they built a little bit of an anti-aircraft device and we knocked it out in about 15 minutes, maybe five, says U.S. President Trump
Amazon said the new text feature lets users research and compare products, track deals and price drops, and have Alexa for Shopping complete purchases
One sister suffered a bullet injury to her back, while the other was grazed near her ear; police are investigating the motive behind the attack
The electoral roll cannot be used to determine welfare beneficiaries
The order follows reports of content creators and visitors flying drones close to congregations of the migratory raptors, apparently to capture photographs and videos for social media
The Supreme Court permitted the bursting of certified green firecrackers between 6 a.m. and 7 a.m. and between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. on November 7 and November 8, 2026 in Delhi-NCR
After nearly a year without added sugar, author Prajwal Parajuly, a former dessert obsessive, faces Deepavali without sel roti, jalebis or ladoos. He even resorted to a hummus cake. But is this the sacrifice of a lifetime worth it?
From rasmalai-inspired cocktails to jamun mint and guava chilli, ready-to-drink beverages are bringing Indian flavours to Deepavali parties, reflecting changing tastes and a growing market for convenient cocktails
State Election Commissioner Anil Chandra Punetha and other top officials are monitoring the counting.
Sonia Gandhis much-awaited Belonging is a personal memoir, with politics providing the background or a kind of framework, as she puts it in the book
Ahead of the launch of her book, Sonia Gandhi speaks to The Hindu, answering a number of questions personal and political
In her memoir, the senior Congress party leader revisits the years of hesitation and personal conflict before duty finally prevailed
Ahead of the release of her much-discussed memoir, the senior Congress party leader talks about her journey from privacy to public life in India
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Indias association with the Horizon programme is seen as part of the comprehensive strategic agenda of the two sides for the next five years

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