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Kangana Ranaut, Himachal Governor's "Udta Punjab" Remark Sparks Row

A political row has erupted between Punjab and Himachal Pradesh after actor-turned-politician and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut linked the rising drug abuse in her home state to narcotics trafficking from Pakistan via Punjab.

When Bollywood Stars Visited Soldiers During Kargil War

Wounded soldiers at an Army medical unit during the Kargil war in 1999 were in for a surprise as a retinue of Bollywood stars like Salman Khan, Suniel Shetty, Ravina Tandon and Shabana Azmi walked in to boost their morale, recounts a new book.

Motion To Impeach Judge In Cash Row Was Not Admitted In Rajya Sabha: Sources

The impeachment of Allahabad High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma - over piles of burnt cash found at his Delhi home in March - will be taken up by a government-sponsored motion in the Lok Sabha

Student Slits Man's Neck With Blade Out Of Jealousy Over Common Woman Friend

A 20-year-old B Com second-year student, who sells ice cream for a living, has been arrested for allegedly slitting the throat of a man out of jealousy over a shared connection with a female friend, a police official said on Friday.

Railways Makes History, First Hydrogen Coach Tested In India. Here's Why It Matters

India has successfully tested its first hydrogen-powered train coach at ICF Chennai, marking a leap in sustainable rail technology.

Supreme Court Directs Delhi High Court To Hear Pleas Against 'Udaipur Files' Release

The Supreme Court on Friday directed the Delhi High Court to hear on July 28 the pleas challenging the Centre's nod to release "Udaipur Files - Kanhaiya Lal Tailor Murder."

Operation Sindoor Ongoing, Military Alertness Must Stay High: Defence Chief

Asserting that Operation Sindoor "still continues", Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan on Friday said the country's military preparedness must remain at a "very high" level, round-the-clock and throughout the year.

Impeachment Move Against 2 High Court Judges Amid 33% Vacancy Crisis

The government and the opposition are both pursuing the impeachment of two judges from the Allahabad High Court, even as 33% of posts in higher courts countrywide are vacant.

2 Odisha Brothers Rape Teen, Try To Bury Her Alive When She's 5 Months Pregnant

Two brothers allegedly gang-raped a 15-year-old girl and then attempted to bury her alive after she became five months pregnant in Odisha's Jagatsinghpur district.

"Congress Culture": Goa Chief Minister Slams DK Shivakumar Over Mahadayi Row

Responding to Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar's "lost his mental balance" remarks amid row over Mahadayi project, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday called it "Congress culture".

Monsoon Havoc In Himachal: 147 Lives Lost, 235 Roads Blocked

Heavy rains continue to wreak havoc in Himachal Pradesh, disrupting public utilities and causing widespread damage.

Karnataka Girl, 4, Raped In School, Mother Found Out When She Returned Home

A four-year-old girl has allegedly been raped at her school in Karnataka's Bidar, with the police registering a case against an unknown person.

PM Rozgar Yojana: First Time Employees To Earn Rs 15,000 From August 1

First-time employees registered with the EPFO are set to earn Rs 15,000 from August 1 under the new PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PM-VBRY), said the Ministry of Labour and Employment on Friday.

PM Modi To Launch Projects Worth Over Rs 4,800 Crore In Tamil Nadu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone, inaugurate and dedicate to the nation various Development Projects worth over Rs 4800 crore at a public event at Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu at around 8 PM on July 26.

"Rohingya Muslims Using Bengali Language For Aadhaar Cards": BJP Leader

BJP MP Jagannath Sarkar on Friday reacted to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's recent remarks, emphasising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's commitment to promoting the Bengali language.

No Fault With Boeing Fuel Control Unit: US Aviation Body On Air India Crash

The head of the Federal Aviation Administration said on Thursday the fatal crash last month of an Air India Boeing 787 jet does not appear to have been caused by a mechanical issue or inadvertent movement of the fuel control unit or switches.

Opinion | Rahul's 'Masterly Inaction' Can Cost Congress More Than Just Karnataka

The prospects of a repeat of Madhya Pradesh cannot be ruled out in Karnataka. Rahul is running out of both time and options.

Family Drama, Power Play After Businessman Sunjay Kapur's Death

Dramatic allegations - 'forced to sign documents behind locked doors' and 'left to the mercy of a few for survival' - were made Friday by Rani Kapur, late businessman Sunjay Kapur's mother, hours before an AGM of the family-owned Sona Comstar.

Teen, Who Secured 92% In Class 10, Kills Self. Saw Dead Mother In Dream

Officials found a suicide note in which the boy mentioned that he had dreamt of his mother - who "asked" him to "come to her".

Man Who Escaped Jail Raped, Killed 23-Year-Old. All About 2011 Soumya Case

The 2011 Soumya murder case in Kerala is back in focus after convict Govindachamy attempted to escape from a high-security prison.