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Bengaluru's Yellow Line Of Namma Metro To Launch Soon, Check All Stations And Routes

The Yellow Line connects with the Green, Blue and Pink Lines, which improved city-wide transit flows.

8 Bangladeshi Nationals Detained In Assam's Bongaigaon

Eight Bangladeshi nationals were detained in Assam's Bongaigaon on suspicion of illegal border crossing and lack of valid documents on Tuesday.

Inside Track On How J Dhankhar Ran Out Of Options, Quit As Vice President

Before Jagdeep Dhankhar announced his shock resignation as Vice President on Monday, citing health reasons, several moves were being made on the political chessboard behind the scenes that may have played a key role in the decision.

Madhya Pradesh Cop Dies By Suicide, Alleges Harassment In Chilling Videos

A 51-year-old assistant sub-inspector (ASI) of police, Pramod Pavan, allegedly died by suicide at his official quarters inside the Godan Police Station premises in Madhya Pradesh's Datia district early Tuesday morning.

Jailed J&K MP Allowed To Attend Parliament Between July 24 And August 4

A Delhi court on Tuesday granted to jailed Lok Sabha MP Engineer Rashid custody parole between July 24 and August 4 to attend the monsoon session of Parliament.

Bhupesh Baghel's Son Sent To 14-Day Judicial Custody In Liquor Scam Case

A special court here on Tuesday remanded Chaitanya Baghel, son of senior Congress leader and former chief minister Bhupesh Baghel, in a 14-day judicial custody in a money laundering case linked to the alleged liquor scam.

Stray Dog Bites 3 Women In College Campus Near Chennai

Three students were bitten by a stray dog on the campus of Tamil Nadu's Government Meenakshi College for Women, approximately 465 km from Chennai, on Monday, prompting calls for urgent action to prevent further attacks.

Bihar Voter List Trimmed By 52 Lakh By Election Commission

The electoral roll revision in Bihar has weeded out 52 lakh voters who are dead or migrated, the Election Commission said today, assuring that "all eligible electors are included in the draft electoral roll to be published on August 1".

Tirupati Temples Board Draws Up Plans To Expand Global Footprint

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam has decided to expand the global footprint of reigning deity Lord Venkateswara by building Srivari temples in various countries.

Free Trade Agreement, Investment Treaty On Agenda For PM Modi's Maldives July 25 Visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day State visit to Maldives this week will not only contribute further to consolidating strong ties between the two nations but also enhance peace, prosperity and security in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR),

Air India Hong Kong-Delhi Flight Catches Fire After Landing, Passengers Safe

The auxiliary power unit of Air India flight AI-315, flying from Hong Kong to Delhi, caught fire shortly after the plane landed at the Indira Gandhi International Airport, the airline said Tuesday.

Lawyer Orders Veg Burger, Gets Chicken Cheese Burger. McDonald's Reacts

A lawyer ordered a vegetarian burger at a McDonald's outlet at an airport. However, what he received was a non-vegetarian burger and the man "unknowingly ate that too".

"In The Long Run, We Are Harming Maharashtra": Governor On Language Row

Amid the ongoing row over language in Maharashtra, Governor CP Radhakrishnan has urged people to refrain from spreading hatred based on linguistic differences, warning that such attitudes could harm the state in the long run.

How Non-Resident Indians Can Use UPI With Foreign Mobile Numbers

UPI Payments For Foreigners: UPI is an instant payment system developed by the NPCI that allows users to make payments in seconds.

Madras High Court's Big Order On Party Flagpoles In Public Spaces In Tamil Nadu

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has ordered the maintenance of status quo on the removal of political flagpoles from public spaces, in a major relief to political parties, caste and community organisations across Tamil Nadu.

Aadhaar, Voter ID Not Okay For Bihar Revision: Poll Body Tells Top Court Why

In a 789-page affidavit filed before the Supreme Court, the Election Commission of India (ECI), has explained why Aadhaar and Voter ID cards are not accepted as standalone documents to prove eligibility for voter registration.

Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Meets President Day After Jagdeep Dhankhar's Resignation

Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh on Tuesday called on President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, her office said.

Delhi Hikes Cash Reward For Olympic Winners, Approves Free Laptop Scheme For Students

The Delhi government has hiked the cash awards for Olympic and Paralympic medallists from the national capital, minister Ashish Sood said on Tuesday.

Chhattisgarh's Jobless Millions: Dreams Crushed, Promises Forgotten

The unemployment numbers in Chhattisgarh are shocking: over 1.6 million registered job seekers, yet the government has no data on how many got government jobs in the past 18 months.

Congress' Appeal Against Tax Demand Of Rs 199 Crore Dismissed By Tribunal

The Congress will not get any relief for the income tax demand to the tune of Rs 199 crore in party funds, pending from 2018-19.