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7 Killed As Wall Collapses Amid Heavy Rain In Delhi

At least seven people were killed after a wall collapsed in Delhi's Hari Nagar this morning. The collapse was triggered by heavy rain overnight, according to the police.

One Year On, Protestors March To West Bengal Secretariat 'Nabanna' Demanding Justice In RG Kar Case

A section of protestors taking part in a march to the West Bengal secretariat 'Nabanna' to mark the completion of one year of the brutal rape and murder of an on-duty doctor inside the state-run RG Kar hospital reached Santragachi in Howrah district.

India, Brazil Can Turn US Tariffs Into Opportunities For Deeper Cooperation: Brazilian Envoy

In an exclusive interview with IANS, Brazil's Ambassador to India, Kenneth Felix Haczynski Da Nobrega, emphasised that India and Brazil are working to turn current global economic challenges, into new opportunities for deeper bilateral cooperation.

Poll Body Delists 334 Parties That Failed To Contest Elections Since 2019

The Election Commission on Saturday said it has delisted 334 registered unrecognised political parties which have failed to fulfil the essential condition of contesting even a single election for six years since 2019.

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.

ICICI Bank Raises Minimum Balance For New Customers: What This Means

Savings account holders in metro and urban areas will now need to keep a higher minimum balance of Rs 50,000, up from Rs 10,000 earlier.

6 Pak Aircraft Shot Down During Op Sindoor, Says Air Force Chief

Six Pakistani aircraft - including five fighter jets and another large aircraft - were downed during Operation Sindoor, the Indian Air Force has confirmed.

'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.