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Investigators suspect that the syndicate operated through intimidation and misuse of police influence
Though Congress general secretary in charge of Karnataka Randeep Singh Surjewala told presspersons in Bengaluru that it would be a consultation meeting ahead of the elections to Rajya Sabha and vacancies that would arise in Karnataka Legislative Council, speculation on leadership issue has refused to die down
As ceasefire talks continue, Lebanons leadership has rejected any long-term Israeli military presence in the south, calling full withdrawal as non negotiable
Drawing from Sivasankaris oeuvre, director Dharani Komal recently presented six stories at the Vani Mahal theatre festival in Chennai.
The Xi-Sharif meeting in Beijing comes amid renewed diplomatic efforts involving Pakistan and China to prevent further escalation in West Asia
As per the roadmap, government proposes to roll out an energy transition and efficiency programme for promoting the switch to renewables
Four people were rescued from the site
Assam has introduced the Uniform Civil Code Bill, 2026, in the State Assembly, becoming the latest State to move towards a UCC. The Bill proposes a ban on polygamy, mandatory registration of live-in relationships, and changes to laws governing marriage, divorce and succession. If passed, Assam will become the third State after Uttarakhand and Gujarat to enact a Uniform Civil Code.
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Himalayas on the Edge, the new category, aims to raise awareness of how indiscriminate littering in the Himalayan region is negatively impacting its wildlife
Massage parlours and spas currently fall under Part B of the child labour prohibition law, meaning the employment of adolescents (aged 14-18) is merely egulated rather than banned
The Civil Supplies Minister says the rise follows the surge in global crude prices over the West Asia tensions
The film is directed by Kalyan Shankar,best known for helming films such as Mad and Mad Square
He alleged that Tamil Nadu had witnessed 25 murders, four cases of double murder, and 19 incidents of sexual assault in the past 15 days
A total of 187 social media pages and accounts were also blocked said Manipur DGP Rajiv Singh
Inclusion of the Maithili language in the CBSE curriculum from class 1 up to the secondary level is a matter of pride for Mithilas cultural identity and linguistic glory, Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary said
The TVK functionary and a few party cadre reportedly demanded each brick kiln operator to pay 1 lakh every month to run their units smoothly without any political interference.
Kerala Waqf Board completes registration of controversial land on UMEED portal. In a strongly worded editorial in Catholic Church-backed mouthpiece Deepika, Church warns that registration is not merely a challenge faced by 610 affected families in Munambam, but a threat confronting secular Kerala itself
Petrol and diesel prices have been increased for the fourth time in 10 days, pushing petrol above 102 in Delhi and raising concerns over inflation.
According to the Agriculture Department, the Kharif season is the biggest season in Maharashtra, as 152 lakh hectares of area are under cultivation
The highlight of the festival will be a continuous 24-hour music programme, beginning at 6 p.m. on May 30
Junior doctors seek stricter legal safeguards
At roughly 1,450 metres above sea level, Dharamsala remains one of the few Indian grounds where fast bowlers consistently get conventional swing alongside steep carry
Challa Obulesu warns of heavy fines and legal cases for pasting posters on beautification works and road dividers, and orders a sanitation drive after a surprise inspection
This bike-themed cafe set in a Goan-Portuguese home in Utorda, brings together motorcycles, heritage, and global flavours under one roof
The girl had gone missing in a scrub forest area around 250 metres from her residence on the evening of March 10; she was found murdered the next day
They said Dharwads self-respect and protection of its interests are most important to them
An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in the Dorimal-Gambhir Moghla belt on May 23 following the launch of 'Operation Sheruwali'
Stating that India's policy response has been calibrated to preserve domestic growth, FM said the cut in diesel and petrol excise duties will lead to a revenue impact of 1 lakh crore.
Families affected by the Musi rejuvenation project would be provided houses in the same vicinity, says Telangana CM Revanth Reddy
Saiyami took inspiration from her real life friend, fashion photographer, Taras Taraporvala for her role in the film
Sources familiar with the investigation said the breakthrough came after investigators obtained Subscriber Detail Records (SDR) linked to one of the accused
The Devasthanam puts darshan, prasadam and arjitha seva ticketing on its website, the Manamitra app, self-service kiosks and QR code points, and asks devotees to book on their phones before depositing them
A team from the Gorimedu police detained the foreign nationals during a search drive conducted at Sanjeev Nagar in Alankuppam on March 10
Indian Metrological Department (IMD) has sent heat wave alert for Vidarbha region, including Amravati, Wardha, and Chandrapur districts for two days
Satheesan says neither CPI(M), which was in power earlier, nor BJP had found fault with Kelkars service as Chief Electoral Officer (Kerala)
As the fan-made football anthems are raking in millions of plays across YouTube, TikTok and Instagram, experts say that the viral tunes raise questions about song ownership, artist compensation and the valuation of human creativity
The deceased was a Class II student from Diginarai village near Thalavadi
Cities in other nations which tackled congestion without relying heavily on additional flyovers was cited at an event held in Hyderabad
Just because a Chief Minister makes a statement, does that mean we have to change our order, a bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta asked the counsel
Employees praised the initiative, stating the move would help reduce excessive use of air conditioners and lower electricity demand during peak daytime temperatures

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