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Homecoming: Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, 2nd Indian In Space, Lands In Delhi

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the second Indian to go to space and the first to visit the International Space Station, has set foot in his homeland again.

Gangster Salman Tyagi Found Dead In Delhi Jail, Suicide Suspected: Cops

A notorious gangster with several criminal cases registered against him, including those for murder and extortion, was found dead in his cell at Mandoli Jail here on Saturday, officials said.

Man Jailed During Emergency Refuses Honour, Gives Minister Memo For Justice

An uneasy silence fell over the Independence Day celebrations in Madhya Pradesh's Damoh on Friday after an 84-year-old man who was imprisoned during the Emergency refused an honour and handed an application to the minister instead.

Drug Destruction Up 132%, Seizures Up 104% In Tripura: Chief minister

Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr Manik Saha on Friday said police and security agencies have been directed to take strict action against those involved in drug smuggling.

2 Dead, 95 Injured During 'Dahi Handi' Festivities In Mumbai

The death count in 'Dahi Handi' festivities in Mumbai on Saturday touched two after a 14-year-old 'govinda' was declared dead on arrival by doctors in a hospital in Ghatkopar, a civic official said.

US Trade Team's India Visit Called Off, Likely To Be Rescheduled: Sources

Amid a strain in economic ties because of the increased tariff, a planned visit by a US team to India for trade negotiations from August 25 to 29 has been cancelled and is likely to be rescheduled, sources have told NDTV Profit.

4-Year-Old Boy's Genital Chopped Off By Neighbour Couple In Patna: Cops

A four-year-old boy was critical after his genital was chopped off allegedly by his neighbour in Patna on Saturday, police said.

"Goddess Saved Him": Man, Who Ran Langar For Years, Rescued After 30 Hours In J&K

Amid the devastation caused by the cloudburst, Subhash Chandra, who had been running a langar for Mata Machail pilgrims, was rescued alive after being trapped under debris for nearly 30 hours.

"Attempt To Mislead": Poll Body Fact-Checks Congress's 'Vote Theft' Video

The impasse between the Congress and the Election Commission over allegations of 'vote theft' deepened on Saturday with the poll body fact-checking a video posted by the party, alleging that it was AI-generated and an attempt to mislead voters.

Video: Jackie Shroff, PETA India Donate Mechanical Elephant To Kerala Temple

PETA India and Bollywood actor Jackie Shroff on Saturday gifted a life-size mechanical elephant to the ancient Nediyathali Sri Siva temple at Kodungallur here.

Watch: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma Plays 'Pehla Nasha' On Piano

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma captivated an audience, including Governor C H Vijayashankar, with a performance of the Bollywood classic "Pehla Nasha" on a 150-year-old piano at Raj Bhavan.

4 Members of Gujarat Music Band Killed In Bus-Truck Collision In Madhya Pradesh: Cops

Four members of a Gujarat-based music band were killed and 11 other persons were injured on Saturday in a collision between a mini bus and a small truck in Shivpuri district of Madhya Pradesh, police said.

Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla Gets Additional Charge As Nagaland Governor

Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla was on Saturday given additional charge as the Nagaland Governor, according to a communique issued by the President's office.

"Some Parties Didn't Ask For Corrections...": Poll Body On Voter Roll Row

The Election Commission clarified that political parties are involved at all stages of preparation of electoral rolls, as the poll body faces criticism over the voter list revision in Bihar.

24-Year-Old Student Dies By Suicide In Hostel, Questions Education System In Note

A 24-year-old B. Tech (Computer Science) student of Sharda University, situated in Greater Noida, allegedly died by suicide in his hostel room on the campus, police said on Saturday.

Death Count Of Roof Collapse At Dargah Near Delhi's Humayun's Tomb Rises To 7

The death count in the collapse of a structure at a dargah near the Humayun's Tomb in the Nizamuddin area here rose to seven on Saturday, with another man succumbing to his injuries during treatment, police said.

PM Modi To Inaugurate Key Rs 11,000 Crore Highway Projects In Delhi Today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate two major National Highway projects in the national capital today, that will help in easing congestion on the roads and also add to smooth and better connectivity in Delhi-NCR region.

Tamil Nadu Cops Vs Probe Agency ED Over Trespassing At Chennai MLA Hostel

The Chennai Police registered a Community Service Register complaint against "unknown persons" after an Enforcement Directorate team reportedly entered an MLA hostel in the city.

Odisha Man, 42, Burnt Alive By Family Over Land Feud, 3 Arrested: Cops

Initial reports of a self-immolation bid by a 42-year-old man in Odisha's Khurda district has allegedly turned out to be a case of a cold-blooded murder, with police arresting three members of the victim's family on Saturday.

J&K Cloudburst: Explosives Used To Blast Giant Boulders To Speed Up Rescue Efforts

Explosives were used to blast giant boulders hampering the ongoing rescue and relief operations in the disaster-hit Chisoti village in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district on the third day on Saturday, officials said.