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Tirupati Board Seeks Land For Sri Venkateswara Temple In Assam

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams has requested Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to allocate five acres of land in Guwahati for the construction of a Srivari temple.

BJP MP Kangana Ranaut's Plea Rejected By High Court In Defamation Case

The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Friday dismissed a plea of BJP MP Kangana Ranaut seeking quashing of a defamation complaint against her and the summoning order by a court in Bathinda.

Chandrababu Naidu Arrives In Auto For Pension Disbursal Event In Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday arrived at a public meeting in an autorickshaw here, drawing attention for his choice of travel during a visit to distribute monthly welfare pensions.

"He Dreamt Of Building Us A Home": Chennai Teen's SUV Murder Sparks Outrage

A cloud of grief and unanswered questions hangs heavy over the home of 19-year-old Nithin Sai, a final-year BA English student, who was killed after a high-speed luxury SUV rammed a bike he was riding pillion on.

Day After US' 'Buying Russian Oil' Tantrum, Government's Calm Reply

India has issued a measured reply to US' criticism of its continued Russian oil purchases, saying "In securing our energy needs, we are guided by what is on offer in the market and the prevailing global circumstance."

Opinion | China, Now Trump: Pakistan And The Art Of Somehow Finding Patrons

Pakistan has successfully lobbied Western capitals into believing in its indispensability in the regional strategic landscape. The US continues to buy this narrative for various reasons, not discounting the naivete among them.

Tamil Nadu Barred From Using Names Of Living Leaders For State Schemes

The Madras High Court has directed the Tamil Nadu government to refrain from naming welfare schemes after living political personalities or using photographs of former Chief Ministers or ideological leaders in government publicity material.

Indian Fugitive In Bank Fraud Case Deported From UAE, Brought To Delhi

In a major breakthrough, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has secured the deportation of fugitive Udit Khullar from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in connection with a Rs 4.55 crore bank fraud case.

From Cow Dung To Cosmos: How India Gave The World Direct-To-Home Television

Fifty years ago, on August 1, 1975, India quietly launched one of the most transformative experiments in global communication history -- the Satellite Instructional Television Experiment, or SITE.

She Married 8 Men, Extorted Lakhs. Caught While Marrying For The 9th Time

A shocking incident has come to light from Nagpur, Maharashtra, where the police have arrested a 'looteri dulhan' (con bride) who allegedly married not one or two, but eight men, one after the other, and extorted lakhs of rupees from them.

Jharkhand Man, Daughter Awarded For Rescuing Tiger That Entered Their Home

The Forest Department of the Jharkhand government on Friday felicitated a man and his daughter for their bravery in the rescue of a tiger, which entered their home.

"Rahul Gandhi Not A Child, Should Not Harm Nation's Image": Kiren Rijiju

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday hit out at Congress MP Rahul Gandhi for echoing US President Donald Trump's criticisms of the Indian economy, saying he is "not a child" and should understand the country's image cannot be harmed this way

Digital Fraud, Cybercriminals Stole Rs 23,000 Crore From Indians In 2024

Indians lost Rs 22,842 crore to cybercriminals in 2024, DataLEADS, a Delhi-based media and tech company, said in its report on widespread digital financial frauds in the country.

No F-35 Fighter Jets Discussions With US: Centre To Lok Sabha

The Centre has told the Lok Sabha that no formal discussions have taken place with the United States regarding the purchase of F-35 fifth-generation fighter jets.

Family Of Murdered Dalit Techie Receives His Body After Days Of Protest

The family had earlier refused to accept his body after the post-mortem, demanding the arrest of the cop parents of the accused.

"Ignore Baseless Allegations": Poll Body On Rahul Gandhi's Voter Fraud Claim

Pushing back against Rahul Gandhi's fresh allegations of "vote theft", the Election Commission of India has termed the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha's remarks "baseless".

"Child Snatched From Our Custody": Top Court Asks Centre To Trace Russian Woman

A Russian woman, Victoria Basu, is missing with her four-year-old child.

Pune Man, 61, Dies After Falling Off Scooter, Getting Run Over By Car: Cops

A 61-year-old man lost his life in Pune's Aundh area after falling off his scooter allegedly due to a pothole and being subsequently run over by a car, police said on Friday.

Nara Lokesh Accuses Jagan Reddy Party Of Cancelling Agreements With Singapore

Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh launched a scathing attack on the previous YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) government, accusing it of systematically destroying the state's brand and obstructing development.

UP Man Kills Wife, Tries To Pass It Off As Robbery, Arrested

In a chilling incident in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly district, a man allegedly killed his wife at the behest of his lover and tried to pass it off as a highway robbery, police said.