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Opinion | UK-India Trade Pact: The Empire, Finally, Shakes An Equal Hand

For 200 years, Britain shaped India's trade rules to its advantage - plundering raw materials, taxing salt, killing industries in the name of "free markets". Now, as post-Brexit UK shops around for friends, India has become a prized dance partner.

"Big Heart...": Eye On Past Storm, Ex- Maldives Minister Praises India, PM

A year on from the India-Maldives diplomatic storm - precipitated by comments about Prime Minister Modi by three Maldivian ministers, and red flags after the island nation turned towards China - ties between the nations seem to have become better.

Navi Mumbai Man, Obsessed With Married Woman, Kills Her Husband

Women killing their husbands has been making headlines recently, and so have spurned lovers who have murdered people for rejecting them. In Navi Mumbai, however, a spurned lover killed a woman's husband and dumped the body in a creek.

Mizoram's Oldest Woman, Famiangi, Dies At 117

Famiangi, believed to be the oldest woman in all of northeastern states, died at the age of 117 on Tuesday morning at her home in Mizoram's Pangkhua village in southern Lawngtlai district.

Ex National Kabaddi Captain Falls Into Ganga In Haridwar, Rescued

A former award-winning captain of the national kabaddi team fell into the Ganga River in Uttarakhand's Haridwar this morning. The incident led to a flurry of rescuers immediately launching a motor boat to rescue him.

A Daughter Of India Soon To Touch The Stars. ISRO, Government Determined

India's space odyssey is poised to take a historic leap forward, one that would include the country's daughters among its astronauts.

"Father-In-Law Hugged Me": Woman Sets Herself Ablaze, Alleges Harassment

A 32-year-old woman from Tamil Nadu's Ramanathapuram district has died after setting herself on fire, allegedly in protest against sustained sexual harassment by her father-in-law and years of dowry-related abuse by her in-laws.

Video: Army Deploys Chopper To Rescue Boy Trapped In Flood In J&K's Rajouri

In a high-risk rescue operation, the Indian Army, along with the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), local police, and civilian divers, successfully rescued a minor boy who was trapped in the middle of a flooded river in Rajouri.

For Second Straight Day, Row Over Bihar Electoral Rolls In Parliament

The row over Bihar's voter list revision snowballed in parliament today as the government refused to answer the Opposition's queries, arguing that it is not competent to do so since the Election Commission is conducting the exercise, sources said.

Parliament Costs 2.5 Lakh Per Minute To Run. 3 Days Already Lost This Session

The Monsoon session of Parliament has, as expected, been a stormy one, but behind the headlines about repeated adjournments lies a real cost - Rs 2.5 lakh for every minute the Parliament is in session during active hours.

4 Al-Qaeda Terrorists Arrested In Gujarat, They Used Auto-Delete App

Four terrorists linked to al-Qaeda involved in running a fake currency racket and spreading the global terror group's ideology have been arrested by the Gujarat anti-terrorist squad (ATS). One of them was arrested from another state, the ATS said.

Important Tips To Save Yourself From Cybercrime And Online Fraud

Indian citizens lost more than Rs22,845 crore to criminals in 2024, which is nearly 206% from the previous year.

Rolls-Royce Cars Of Big B, Aamir Khan Fined 38 Lakhs. There's A 'KGF' Twist

They say, "What's in a name?" Well, it meant a lot in a bizarre case in Bengaluru when two high-end cars with the names of two Bollywood superstars as owners (only on paper) were fined lakhs of rupees.

Detonators In A Plastic Bag Found Outside Toilet At Bengaluru Bus Stand

Six gelatin sticks, which are the latest form of dynamites, and some detonators, were found in a plastic carry bag near a toilet at a government bus stand in Bengaluru on Wednesday, sparking security concerns.

Nearly 27,000 Died In Accidents On Highways In First 6 Months Of 2025: Minister

As many as 26,770 people died in road accidents on National Highways in the first six months of the 2025 calendar year, Parliament was informed on Wednesday.

Opinion | Air India Crash: We're All Terrified Of Flying Now, Thanks To Conspiracy Theories

The erosion of trust has triggered apprehensions among the public about air travel. I know of many erstwhile frequent fliers, who thought nothing before taking a flight for work or leisure, now hesitating before making the next flight booking.

Need To Assess Impact Of New Technologies On Society: RSS Chief

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Wednesday called for an assessment of the impact of emerging technologies on society and the labour market, saying it must be ensured that they do not impact work opportunities.

Bhandara 'Baron': How UP Man Ran A Fake Embassy In Ghaziabad For 7 Years

A swanky two-storey building, four cars with diplomatic number plates parked outside, a name plate that read, "Grand Duchy of Westarctica" and "H E HV Jain Honorary Consul" -- the fake embassy busted in Ghaziabad near Delhi is a perfect example of hi

Inspired By Crime Shows, Border Force Jawan Robs Delhi Jewellery Shop Using Toy Gun

A BSF constable, who joined the force a month ago, was arrested for robbing a Delhi jewellery store with a toy gun in broad daylight, after allegedly getting inspired by crime shows following losses in online gambling, an official said on Wednesday.

Rana Daggubati Seeks More Time From Probe Agency In Betting App Case, Gets New Date

The Enforcement Directorate has given a fresh date of August 11 to actor Rana Daggubati after he failed to appear on Wednesday for questioning in a money laundering case linked to illegal online betting and gambling by certain platforms, official sou