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Have To Be Ready To Respond To Any "Acts Of Violence" By Pak: Defence Chief

Indian military will have to be prepared to respond to "any acts of violence by Pakistan", both by state and non-state actors, and those in the armed forces should understand this "new norm", Chief of Defence Staff Gen Chauhan said on Tuesday.

Sunjay Kapur's Death Being Treated As "Non-Suspicious": UK Police

The British police on Tuesday said that the death of industrialist Sunjay Kapur at a polo club in Surrey is being treated as "non-suspicious".

"Everything Is Over": Uttarakhand Flash Floods Leave Behind Trail Of Destruction

"Everything is over" -- a victim is heard saying in one of several disturbing videos which surfaced online after a cloudburst led to flash floods on Tuesday in Himalayan village of Dharali in this district leaving behind a trail of destruction.

Kerala Plans To Eliminate Concept Of "Backbenchers" From School Classrooms

Kerala's Education Minister has initiated steps to set up a committee of experts to identify the most suitable model for the state's education system - one that may include eliminating the concept of "backbenchers" from school classrooms.

ChatGPT Quoted In Delhi Assembly As Debate Erupts Over 'Hanging House' Claim

A routine day of proceedings in the Delhi Vidhan Sabha on Tuesday turned into a charged discussion over a controversial historical claim, with an unexpected participant entering the fray: ChatGPT.

Gautam Adani Redesignated As Non-Executive Chairman Of Adani Ports

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) -- part of the Adani Group -- on Tuesday said billionaire Gautam Adani has been redesignated from executive chairman to non-executive chairman with immediate effect.

Saffron Robes, Ash: Thieves Pose As Seers, Snatch Delhi Woman's Rings

Clad in saffron robes and ash on their foreheads, three men approached a woman in Delhi and made off with her rings.

Top Court Bars High Court Judge From Hearing Criminal Cases Till Retirement

In an unprecedented order, the Supreme Court has stripped criminal matters of the roster of a Allahabad High Court judge "till he demits office" after he "erroneously" upheld summons of criminal nature in a civil dispute.

Delhi Makes Aadhaar Mandatory For Income Certificate: What It Means For You

If you're planning to apply for any government welfare scheme in Delhi, your Aadhar card is now a must. The Delhi government has made Aadhaar mandatory for issuing income certificates, a document required to access several financial benefits.

Bride Dies By Suicide On Wedding Night In Andhra Pradesh

A pall of gloom has descended on a family in Somendepalli mandal of Penukonda in Satya Sai district of Andhra Pradesh after a 22-year-old bride, Harishitha, allegedly died by suicide on her wedding night.

48 Air Passengers Placed On 'No-Fly List' Till July 30 This Year: Centre

Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol has informed the Rajya Sabha that 48 people have been placed on the 'no-fly list' till July 30 this year.

"Rather Than Blaming Climate Change...": Expert On Uttarakhand Tragedy

As the devastating flash floods in Uttarkashi claim lives and livelihoods yet again, experts flagged the failure to implement an integrated early warning system for the Himalayan region.

Supreme Court Upholds Environment Ministry Notification, Junks Exemption Clause For Big Projects

The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld the January 29 notification of the Ministry of Environment, struck down the contentious clause exempting certain large building and construction projects from prior environmental clearance.

9 Soldiers Feared Missing After Uttarakhand Army Camp Hit By Flash Floods

Nine soldiers are reportedly missing after an army camp in Uttarakhand's Harshil was hit by flash floods on Tuesday.

Video: Heavy Rain Triggers Landslide Near Tunnel Of Sevoke-Rangpo Rail Project

Heavy rain triggered a landslide near a tunnel of the under-construction Sevoke-Rangpo railway project on Tuesday, an official said, maintaining that there was no casualty or loss of railway assets.

Many Houses Gone: Before-After Pics Show Devastation In Uttarakhand Village

A wave of floodwater swept through Uttarakhand's Dharali village on Tuesday afternoon, amid heavy rains, wiping out everything that came in its way.

Newly-Wed Girl Arrested For Killing Husband To Be With Boyfriend In Jharkhand: Cops

A newly married teenager was held for allegedly murdering her husband with the connivance of her boyfriend in Jharkhand's Palamu district, police said on Tuesday.

Union Minister To Appear Before Special Investigation Team In Telangana Phone-Tapping Case

Union Minister Bandi Sanjay and his staff are set to appear before the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the Telangana phone-tapping case on August 8.

Video: Passenger Occupies Man's Confirmed Seat In Sleeper Coach, Railways Responds

The user shared a video showing the overcrowded sleeper coach and complained that his reserved seat was occupied by another passenger.

In 3,000 Crore Loan Fraud Case, Probe Agency Recalls Anil Ambani Next Week

The Enforcement Directorate has summoned Reliance Group Chairman Anil Ambani for a second round of questioning after he was questioned for over five hours today.