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Delhi Records Its Wettest Month Of The Year In August

August has emerged as the wettest month of the year so far in the national capital, with rainfall around 60 per cent above the normal.

Punjab Schools To Be Closed From August 27 To 30 Amid Heavy Rains

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday announced closure of all schools in the state from August 27 to 30 in the wake of heavy rains forecast.

"Those Who Opposed Us Have Become Friends": RSS Chief On Centenary

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat, in his speech opening the centenary celebrations of the organisation, sounded a note of unity today, reiterating that the Sangh, is "not a reactionary organisation".

In Nikki Bhati Dowry Murder Case, Funeral Video Contradicts Sister's Claim

In a development that casts a shadow over the version given by the family of Nikki Bhati, who was allegedly set ablaze for dowry in Greater Noida last week, some of her in-laws were present for her funeral and her father-in-law also played a key role

Maratha Quota Knot: A Community's Battle With History, Identity, Opportunity

As Mumbai prepares to welcome its favourite, Lord Ganesh, the administration is preparing for lakhs of people who might hit the city, demanding reservation.

65-Year-Old School Cook Sexually Assaults 2 Students In UP, Arrested: Cops

A 65-year-old cook at a government primary school in Kursi area of this district has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting two students, police said on Tuesday.

'Now We've Floating F-35': Minister's US Jet Mention At Launch Of Warships

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today commissioned two multi-mission stealth frigates, INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri, at the Eastern Naval Command of the Indian Navy.

RSS Turns 100: A Look Back At Key Moments In Its History

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, the ideological mentor of the BJP, is celebrating its centenary tomorrow.

Opinion | From Panic To Principle: Why We Need To Rethink The Stray Dog Debate

The real, long-term solution to our conflicts with animals is not to build bigger shelters, which are just prisons. It is to begin the difficult work of renegotiating the basic rules of our society.

Ladakh Records Season's First Snowfall, Authorities Warn Of Heavy Rains

The high altitude areas of Ladakh, witnessed the season's first snowfall as moderate rain lashed the plains in the Union Territory, officials said on Tuesday.

Bodoland Territorial Council Elections On September 22 In Assam

Elections to the 40-member Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) in Assam will be held on September 22, State Election Commissioner Ranjan Sarma announced on Tuesday.

Judge vs Judge Over Amit Shah's 'Salwa Judum' Barb At Opposition Veep Pick

50 retired judges have expressed "strong disagreement" with 18 colleagues' gently calling out Amit Shah for making 'supporting Naxalism' allegations at retired Supreme Court judge Justice B Sudershan Reddy.

Asia To Africa: Inside Putin's Plan To Export Russian Cyber Capabilities Worldwide

As the US and Europe tighten restrictions on Russian tech firms, Moscow is quietly extending its cyber influence across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, presenting its commercial cybersecurity capabilities as protection against Western interference

3 Jharkhand Women Arrested At Kerala Train Station With 24 Kgs Of Cannabis: Cops

Three women from Jharkhand were arrested with 24 kilograms of marijuana at Kollam railway station on Tuesday, police said.

4-Year-Old Boy's Face Bitten Off By Stray Dogs In Maharashtra

The flesh was coming off his face, his blue T-shirt was black in the middle with the blood having congealed. His eyes were open as he lay on the hospital bed. The four-year-old was attacked by a pack of dogs in Maharashtra.

University In Kerala Launches Dedicated Hostel For Transgender Students

For the first time in the state, a hostel exclusively to accommodate transgender students has been opened on the Mahatma Gandhi University campus in Kerala's Kottayam district.

Delhi Man Befriends Guard Dogs To Rob Employer Of Over 4 Lakhs As Revenge

In a unique case of burglary, a man managed to steal over Rs 4 lakh from a godown in the Najafgarh area by calmly walking past the guard dogs he appeared to have befriended before, officials said on Tuesday.

India Gets 2 New Frontline Warships: 10 Points On What Makes Them Special

Both warships are follow-on ships of the Project 17 ('Shivalik') class frigates and are largely indigenous, with over 75% of their components being made in India. They were built under Project 17A, or P17A, in which 'A' stands for Alpha.

Bengal IPS Officer Awarded 3 Years After Daredevil Op Against Armed Robbers

Three years after he led a daredevil operation against a gang of robbers armed with sophisticated weapons and high-tech equipment, an IPS officer of West Bengal cadre received a gallantry award this Independence Day.

"Smuggled Via Courier": How Hyderabad Busted University Drugs Racket

The anti-narcotics sleuths of Elite Action Group for Drug Law Enforcement (EAGLE) Telangana have busted one of the biggest university-linked drug rackets, uncovering the supply and sale of narcotics into educational campuses.