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Punjab Cop Caught Lighting Up, Puffing A Joint On Camera, Transferred

A video of a member of the Punjab police taking drugs is being widely circulated, bringing home how deep the state's drug menace has spread its tentacles. The policeman has been identified and action has been taken against him.

"Lost Mental Balance": DK Shivakumar Slams Goa Chief Minister Over Mahadayi Row

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Thursday hit back at Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant over his remarks on the Mahadayi river project, saying he had "lost his mental balance" and that the state would proceed with the project.

Snake Rescuers In Maharashtra To Get ID Cards, Accident Insurance: Minister

The Maharashtra government plans to provide snake rescuers with identity cards and accident insurance coverage of Rs 10 lakh to recognise their services in lessening human-wildlife conflicts, Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule said.

Sarvarkar Defamation Case: Rahul Gandhi Granted Bail, Pleads Not Guilty

A court in Maharashtra's Nashik city on Thursday granted bail to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in a defamation case filed against him for remarks about Hindutva ideologue and freedom fighter V D Savarkar during the Bharat Jodo Yatra in 2022.

"Say Politely We Are Learning": Ajit Pawar's 'Advice' Amid Marathi Row

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar suggested a shortcut to avoid trouble today to non-Marathi people caught in the crosshairs of the language row in the state.

Day Before Form Deadline, 61 Lakh Voters At Risk Of Exclusion In Bihar

A day before the deadline for submitting the enumeration forms as part of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), the Election Commission of India has said 61.1 lakh voters are set to be removed from Bihar's electoral rolls.

"Ravi Kishan Built House On Drain": Yogi Adityanath's Swipe At BJP MP

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath pulled the leg of actor and BJP MP Ravi Kishan over building a house on top of a drain in Gorakhpur. The comment made at an event where Mr Kishan was also present drew laughter from the audience.

MK Stalin Declared 'Healthy' After Heart Procedure, To Resume Office Duty In 2 Days

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, who was admitted to Apollo Hospitals in Chennai on Monday after experiencing giddiness during his routine morning walk, underwent a therapeutic procedure this afternoon and his reports turned out normal, according

"No Innocent Should Be Punished": Ajit Pawar's Big Statement On Train Blast

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, speaking today on the Supreme Court verdict in the 2006 Mumbai train blasts case, said "some innocent people were also trapped in this case".

Government Staff Can Take 30-Day Leave To Care For Elderly Parents: Centre

The service rules allow 30 days' leave to Central government employees, which can be availed for any personal reason including that of taking care of elderly parents, Union Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh said in Rajya Sabha on Thursda

Historic Day For India-UK Relations: PM Modi On Free Trade Pact

India and UK on Thursday inked a landmark free trade pact that will increase market access, cut tariffs on British whisky and cars among other items and double bilateral trade by 2030 as the two strategic partners vowed to chart a new growth path.

Blog | Sky-High Rent, Choked Roads: How Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi Became India's Chaos Capitals

Your office may be cool and your home furnishings plush, but there is little you can do about the confusion outside.

Friend Treats Boy To Chhole Bhature, Kills Him For Following Girlfriend On Social Media In UP

He followed his friend's girlfriend on social media, but it enraged his friend, who hatched a plan to kill him. The boy was stabbed to death in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad by his friends for sending a follow request.

Doctor, 57, Meets Man On Gay Date, Loses 8 Lakh To Nude Pics Blackmail

A 57-year-old doctor's date at a Varanasi hotel ended in extortion as the man he connected with clicked his nude photos and threatened to circulate them unless he paid up

183 Technical Defects Reported By Airlines In Aircraft Till July 21 In 2025

Five Indian airlines reported 183 technical defects in their aircraft to the aviation regulator DGCA this year till July 21, including 85 by Air India Group, according to the government.

Goa's Feni, Kerala's Toddy To Get Shelf Space In UK Stores After Trade Deal

India's unique traditional craft beverages, including Goa's feni, Nashik's artisanal wines, and Kerala's toddy, are set to gain recognition in the UK as the two countries signed the free trade agreement on Thursday.

"Have 100% Proof": Rahul Gandhi Claims Poll Panel Allowed Cheating In Karnataka

The Congress has "concrete 100 per cent proof" that the Election Commission allowed cheating in a constituency in Karnataka, Rahul Gandhi claimed on Thursday.

"No Place For Double Standards In Fight Against Terror": PM Modi In UK

The long-negotiated Free Trade Agreement between India and the UK is a blueprint for shared prosperity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said, while underlining the security cooperation between the two countries.

Adani Energy Solutions Records Q1 Profit At Rs 539 Crore

Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL) on Thursday posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 538.94 crore for June quarter FY26 mainly due to higher revenues from transmission business.

ISRO-NASA's $1.3 Billion Revolutionary Earth Imaging Satellite NISAR Set For Launch

In a historic collaboration between the United States and India, the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar satellite, also known as NISAR, is poised to revolutionise how we observe and understand our planet.