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Building Opened As Orphanage In 2021, Never Used, Inaugurated Again As Hotel In Assam

A government building that was inaugurated as a home for orphans and destitute children four years ago in Assam's Dima Hasao district was again inaugurated this month as a hotel.

Poll Body Releases Draft Voter List For Bihar, Allows One Month For Claims

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday released the draft voter list for Bihar, following a month-long special intensive revision (SIR) process

'Mistake': Sadhvi Ritambhara Apologises For 'Earning Money Being Nude' Remark

After sparking outrage with her remark that she feels ashamed to see Hindu women earn money by being nude and performing dirty dances, spiritual leader Sadhvi Ritambhara has said she apologises if anyone has been hurt by her remarks,

Staff Training, CCTV Monitoring: Delhi Government's Plans To Make Buses Safer

In response to growing complaints about rash driving, skipped bus stops and misbehaviour by Delhi Transport Corporation staff, the Delhi government announced a mandatory training programme for its bus drivers and conductors.

NIA Arrests 2nd Suspect In Killing Of 6 Meiteis Including 3 Children In Manipur's Jiribam

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has made a second consecutive arrest in the case of killing of three Meitei women and three children in Manipur's Jiribam district in November 2024.

Malayalam Actor Kalabhavan Navas Found Dead In Hotel Room

Malayalam film actor and mimicry artist Kalabhavan Navas was found dead in a hotel in Chottanikkaraa on Friday evening, police said.

"Ready for Gaganyaan": Shubhanshu Shukla To NDTV After Historic Space Mission

In his first public interaction since returning from a landmark 20-day space mission, India's astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla spoke to NDTV, offering a deeply personal and inspiring account of his journey beyond Earth.

"Feel Humiliated": Odisha Official Served Urine Mixed With Water By Peon

A junior engineer in Odisha claimed he was given water mixed with urine by the peon in his office, a charge the latter denied.

Encounter Between Forces, Terrorists In J&K's Kulgam, 3rd Gun Battle This Week

A fierce gun battle was underway between security forces and terrorists after a joint team of security forces launched an anti terrorist operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district today.

UP Man Arrested After Video Shows Him Spitting On Rotis: Cops

Police arrested a man here on Friday after a purported video showing him spitting on rotis he was making at a roadside eatery went viral on social media.

37-Year-Old Man Faints After Workout Session In Pune Gym, Dies

A man was seen drinking water after a workout session at a gym in Pune's Pimpri-Chinchwad this morning.

"Phone Felt Heavy, Dropped Laptop": Shubhanshu Shukla On Readjusting On Earth

Weeks after returning from the Axiom-4 mission, astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla on Friday shared experiences of readjusting to life on earth like how even a mobile phone felt heavy to hold and he dropped his laptop thinking it would float like in space.

BJP Rajya Sabha Tally Crosses 100 For First Time Since 2022

In a boost for the ruling BJP, the party has crossed the 100 mark in the Rajya Sabha for the first time since April 2022, with three nominated members joining the party.

"Gravely Insulted": P Vijayan On National Award For 'The Kerala Story'

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has alleged the Centre is spreading misinformation by honouring a film that he claimed tarnished the Left-ruled state's image, hours after 'The Kerala Story' won two major titles at the 71st National Film Awards

Meghalaya's Conrad Sangma Calls For Release of Arrested Kerala Nuns

Two nuns, along with another person Sukhman Mandavi, were arrested on charges of them of forcibly converting three women and trafficking them.

"Big Headload Fell...": Railway Minister On What Led To Delhi Station Tragedy

A big headload that "fell from one of the passengers" led to the tragedy at New Delhi Railway Station that killed 18 people, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said today in response to a member's query.

Mule Accounts, Kickbacks: Raids Find Rs 1,000-Crore Trail Behind Cattle Scheme

Illegal payments and kickbacks to government officials were part of the Rs 1,000 crore money trail uncovered following raids by the Enforcement Directorate in Hyderabad in connection with the TelanganaSheep Rearing Development Scheme.

India Flags "Inadvertent Air Violation" By Bangladesh Airline In June

India has raised an instance of "inadvertent air violation" by a Bangladesh domestic airline in June, so that steps are taken to prevent recurrence of such instances, the government informed Parliament on Friday.

Bombay High Court To Get New Bench In Kolhapur From August 18

The Bombay High Court will get a new bench at Kolhapur district in western Maharashtra, which will be the fourth HC bench in the state, and its sittings will commence from August 18.

"We Continue To Closely Follow The Matter": India on Nimisha Priya Case

India on Friday said it continues to render all possible assistance in the case of Nimisha Priya, an Indian nurse on death row in Yemen.