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Assam Government Evicts 146 Families From 132 Acres Of Forest Land In Golaghat

The Assam government on Friday evicted 146 families who had allegedly encroached on 132 acres (400 bighas) of forest land in Golaghat district, officials said.

Raksha Bandhan Pain: Balaghat Woman Waits 14 Years To Tie Rakhi To Brother In Pakistan Jail

Once a pharmacy student, Prasannajit went missing years ago and was believed dead until 2021, when news confirmed he was alive.

20 Wagons Of Goods Train Derail In Jharkhand, Services Hit

There was no report of any injury in the derailment, the official said.

Railways Announces Discount On Return Journey Tickets Ahead Of Festive Season

The Ministry of Railways has announced an experimental "Round Trip Package for Festival Rush" scheme aimed at easing passenger congestion and ensuring smoother travel during the upcoming festive season.

"Defence Production Soars To Rs 1.51 Lakh Crore, Jumps 90% In 5 Years": Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said the annual defence production has soared to an all-time high of Rs 1,50,590 crore in FY 2024-25.

Delhi Man Kills Wife, 2 Daughters At Home, Cops Suspect Domestic Dispute

A man allegedly killed his wife and two minor daughters, aged 5 and 7, at their home in Delhi's Karawal Nagar area on Friday night.

What Sharad Pawar Said On Joining Hands With Nephew Ajit Pawar

NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar on Saturday said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's presentation on "vote theft" was well-researched and well-documented, and it is up to the Election Commission of India (ECI) to look into the matter.

5 Pak Fighter Jets Shot Down During Op Sindoor, Says Air Force Chief

Five Pakistani fighter jets and another large aircraft were downed during Operation Sindoor, the Indian Air Force chief said this morning.

'Salim Pistol,' India's Most Wanted Arms Supplier, Arrested In Nepal

India's most wanted illegal arms supplier, Sheikh Salim alias 'Salim Pistol', has been arrested in Nepal, police said on Saturday.

ICICI Bank Raises Minimum Balance From Rs 10,000 To Rs 50,000 For New Customers

India's second largest lender ICICI Bank has raised the monthly minimum average balance requirement for all customer segments, effective August 1.

Madhya Pradesh Man Arrested For Raping Teen Daughter, Throwing Their Newborn In Bushes

A man has been arrested for allegedly raping his 16-year-old daughter, impregnating her and abandoning their newborn baby in the bushes in Madhya Pradesh's Khargone district, police said on Saturday.

After Mumbai, Tesla To Inaugurate Second Showroom In Delhi On August 11

US automobile major Tesla has officially announced that it will inaugurate its second showroom in Delhi on August 11, after Mumbai.

A Year Since RG Kar Horror: A Look At How Doctor's Rape-Murder Shook India

Saturday, August 9, marked one year since the brutal rape and murder of a 31-year-old post graduate trainee doctor at state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata.

President Murmu, PM Modi Extend Raksha Bandhan Wishes, Emphasise Bond Of Protection

Raksha Bandhan is a festival deeply rooted in Indian culture and has been celebrated for centuries. Incidents of sisters tying rakhi around their brothers' wrists for protection are mentioned in Hindu religious texts.

Gurugram Man Killed By Friends For Body Shaming, Body Found In School Toilet

During interrogation, the accused revealed that they had entered the school on the night of July 2 and 3 - the reason for which is still unknown.

Odisha Man Kidnaps Minor Girlfriend, Tries To Rape Her With 4 Friends, Arrested

In a shocking incident in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district, a minor girl was allegedly kidnapped by her boyfriend and four of his friends, who then attempted to gangrape her.

"One Of The Most Unsafe Places": Mumbai Woman Recounts Terrifying Encounters With Delhi Cab Drivers

A Mumbai-based woman, Ruchika Lohiya, has shared a harrowing experience with cab drivers during her recent trip to Delhi. In an Instagram post, Ms Lohiya recounted two separate incidents involving Uber and Rapido drivers that left her feeling unsafe.

2 Soldiers Killed In Action During Encounter With Terrorists In J&K's Kulgam

Two army soldiers were killed in action during a close combat with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district as the gunfight entered its ninth day on Saturday.

ISRO Announces Successful Static Test Of Skyroot's KALAM 1200 Rocket Motor

ISRO on Friday announced that Skyroot Aerospace has successfully carried out the first static test of its powerful KALAM 1200 solid rocket motor, the first stage of the Vikram-1 launch vehicle, at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), Sriharikota.

"Trump Destroying Himself": Top US Economist To NDTV On Tariff War With India

US President Donald Trump is "destroying himself" by launching a trade war against the rest of the world, American Economist and John Hopkins University Professor Steve Hanke told NDTV.