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"Engineered Deliberately": Government Sources On Violence In Ladakh

The situation in Ladakh did not spiral out of control on its own; it was engineered deliberately, government sources said today. Ladakh and its young population are paying a huge price for the narrow politics played by certain individuals.

After Row Over "I Love Muhammad", "I Love Mahadev" Posters Surface In UP

A counter-campaign has emerged in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi after weeks of controversy around posters proclaiming "I Love Muhammad". Religious leaders took to the streets on Tuesday with placards reading "I Love Mahadev".

Ladakh's Big Statehood Movement. What Is It, What Do Protesters Want?

In August 2019 the government passed a law stripping Jammu and Kashmir of special status under Article 370. J&K was split into two union territories, one of which was Ladakh that is today fighting for separate statehood.

"Mob Tried To Burn CRPF Personnel": Ladakh Lt Governor Declares Curfew In Leh

Ladakh Lt Governor Kavinder Gupta on Wednesday said curfew has been imposed across the Leh district of the Union Territory after violent clashes in the cold desert that has left four people dead and scores injured.

"When Woman Marries, Her Gotra Also Changes": Top Court In Inheritance Case

The Supreme Court on Wednesday remarked that when a woman marries under the Hindu Law, her "gotra" also changes.

On Aadhaar For Voter Roll Change, Sources In Poll Body Clarify Timing

The Election Commission of India has made it mandatory to provide an Aadhaar-linked mobile number for any online voter addition, deletion, or modification requests. Applicants must now provide their Aadhaar-linked number to process their applications

Need "Civic Consciousness": Mamata Banerjee After Kolkata Deluge

Kolkata flooded after six hours of unprecedented rain, Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee blamed it partly on the garbage dumped on roads, which, she said, interfered with the drainage system and urged the people to have some civic sense.

71 Maoists, Including 30 Carrying Rs 64 Lakh Bounty, Surrender in Chhattisgarh

As many as 71 Maoists, 30 of them carrying a collective bounty of Rs 64 lakh, surrendered in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district on Wednesday, a police official said.

Ashoka University Professor Accused Of Stealing Mohenjodaro Dancing Girl Replica From Delhi Museum

A professor of a private university was briefly arrested for allegedly stealing a replica of the iconic Mohenjo-Daro Dancing Girl statue from the National Museum in Delhi.

3 Maoists Killed In Gunfight With Security Forces In Jharkhand

At least three members of a banned Maoist splinter group were killed in a gunfight with security forces in Jharkhand's Gumla district on Wednesday morning, police said.

India To Receive New Batch Of Cheetahs As Survival Rates Outpace Global Average

India is preparing to welcome a new batch of 8-10 African cheetahs by December under its ambitious Cheetah Reintroduction Project, with advanced talks underway with Namibia, Botswana and Kenya.

PLA Insurgent Arrested For Ambush On Assam Rifles In Manipur, Raids Going On

Security forces have arrested the prime accused in the September 19 ambush on Assam Rifles personnel in Nambol that left two soldiers dead and five others injured.

In Big Pahalgam Attack Breakthrough, Man Who Helped Terrorists Arrested

Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested a man who provided logistical support to the April 22 Pahalgam attack terrorists, sources told NDTV Wednesday evening.

Poll Body Rolls Out E-Verification System To Prevent Misuse Of Voter Name Deletion

The Election Commission has rolled out an e-verification procedure to ensure that the provision to seek deletion of names from the voters' list is not misused.

As Ladakh Erupts, Sonam Wangchuk's Appeal For Peace

Shortly after a protest to demand statehood for Ladakh turned violent in Leh, activist Sonam Wangchuk called off his fast and said his "message of peaceful path failed"

Adani Energy Solutions Certified As 'Zero-Waste To Landfill' Organisation

Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL) on Wednesday said that all its operational sites and corporate headquarter have been certified 'Zero-Waste-to-Landfill' (ZWL) by Intertek, a leading global total quality assurance provider.

'How Long Can You Keep Him In Jail?': Top Court On Surajgarh Arson Case Hearing

The Supreme Court came down strongly on the Maharashtra government Wednesday over the indefinite detention of an individual without a trial, referring specifically to Surendra Gadling and the 2016 Surajgarh arson case.

"Must Regulate Content": High Court Rejects X's Challenge To Centre's Authority

The Karnataka High Court today rejected a petition by Elon Musk's X Corp, which challenged the authority of government officials to issue information blocking orders.

Chilli Powder Thrown At Techie's Face, His 3-Year-Old Son Kidnapped

Police in Vellore district of Tamil Nadu rescued the three-year-old boy who was kidnapped in broad daylight outside his home in Gudiyatham on Tuesday.

Supreme Court Calls For Dedicated Online Portal To Trace Missing Children

The Supreme Court today asked the Union Home Ministry to consider bringing in a dedicated online portal to deal with cases of Kidnapping and child trafficking from across the country.