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Mayawati Promotes Nephew Akash Anand As BSP National Convener: Report

Bahujan Samaj Party national president Mayawati has promoted her nephew Akash Anand, appointing him as the BSP's national convener, party sources said.

India, Japan Call For Pahalgam Attack's Perpetrators To Be Brought To Justice Without Delay

India and Japan strongly condemned the Pahalgam terror attack and called for the perpetrators, organisers, and financiers of this reprehensible act to be brought to justice without any delay.

"Word Spreads Faster Than Wind About Woman Harassed For Dowry": Top Court

Word spreads faster than the wind about a woman being harassed for dowry by the parents-in-law, the Supreme Court on Friday said while acquitting a woman accused of subjecting her daughter-in-law to cruelty.

Cop Caught On Camera Slapping Civilian In Srinagar; Probe Ordered

An inquiry has been ordered against a traffic policeman for allegedly slapping a person in the Bemina locality here, an officer said on Friday.

Maratha Quota Activist Allowed To Continue Hunger Strike At Azad Maidan For Another Day

Police on Friday allowed activist Manoj Jarange to continue his hunger strike for Maratha reservation at the Azad Maidan in south Mumbai for another day, an official said.

'Jab We Met' In Indore: Woman Runs Away To Marry Lover, Returns Wedded To Another

In 2007, the Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor starrer 'Jab We Met' won hearts with its unique script, direction and acting. 18 years later, Indore has seen a strikingly similar storyline play out.

Three-Member Committee To Probe Vaishno Devi Landslide That Killed 35

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has ordered a probe into Tuesday's landslide at Mata Vaishno Devi, in which 35 pilgrims were killed.

Tirumala Temple And Its Growing Challenge Of Waste Management

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams is confronting a significant and escalating challenge in managing the solid waste generated by the millions of pilgrims who visit the hill shrine annually.

Delhi Zoo Shut From Tomorrow After Painted Storks Detected With Bird Flu

The Delhi Zoo will be shut for visitors from Saturday after two painted storks were found infected with the H5N1 bird flu virus, officials have said.

100 Aarogya Mandirs Every Month: Delhi's Grand Healthcare Push

Delhi's primary healthcare network is set for a major expansion, with Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announcing a plan to open nearly 100 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs every month across the capital.

Japan To Invest 10 Trillion Yen In India Over Next Decade

Japan on Friday set an investment target of 10 trillion yen (approx Rs 60,000 cr) in India over a decade, and the two sides sealed a raft of big-ticket pacts, including a framework for defence ties and a 10-year roadmap

Delhi Records Wettest August In 15 Years With 399.8 mm Rainfall

Delhi has recorded its wettest August in the past 15 years, with 399.8 mm of rainfall reported so far, according to data.

Conference In Hyderabad To Put Spotlight On Liver Health

Hyderabad will hold an international two-day conference focussing on the liver, a body organ that is often overlooked despite its role of performing over 500 vital functions.

"Why Did This Cat Become 4?" 5 Classes In 1 Room Leave Students Puzzled

In Madhya Pradesh's Satna, the Dudha Primary School has redefined what a classroom can be. After a building collapsed, 95 children from 5 different grades were crammed into a single hall, with 5 different classes being taught.

Spicejet Flight Makes Emergency Landing At Srinagar Airport Due To "Pressurisation Problem"

A SpiceJet flight carrying 205 passengers made an emergency landing at the Srinagar airport on Friday, officials said.

CBI Books Airport Authority Manager For Embezzling Rs 232 Crore Into His Personal Accounts

The CBI has registered an FIR against a senior manager of the Airport Authority of India for allegedly siphoning off more than Rs 232 crore into his personal accounts through a complex trail of fictitious accounting entries in three years

In A First, Probe Agency ED Gets Interpol To Issue Purple Notice

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) achieved a milestone by getting a Purple Notice published through Interpol on August 21, exposing a sophisticated case of trade-based money laundering.

"Domestic Consumption Growth Can Offset US Tariff Losses": Top Economist

Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran on Friday said India's domestic consumption growth can offset the US tariff-related losses, which is why the GDP estimates for the year 2025-26 haven't been revised downwards.

Qatar Wants To Negotiate Trade Pact With India, Says Piyush Goyal

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said a proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Oman will be finalised soon, and Qatar also wants to negotiate a pact with India.

"Who Is He To Interfere In People's Lives?" A Owaisi On RSS Chief's 3-Child Push

Criticising RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat for saying that every Indian couple should have three children, MP and AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi has said there should not be interference of this kind in people's personal lives.