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Dharmasthala Mass Burial Case: Complainant Reveals His Connection With Activists

In a major twist in the alleged Dharmasthala murders case, the complainant, Chinnaiah, has revealed his connections with activists and also disclosed details of a trip to Delhi before making sensational allegations of rape and the murder of hundreds.

"Economy To Sustain High Growth Momentum In Coming Quarters": Top Economist

Chief Economic Adviser (CEA) V Anantha Nageswaran on Saturday said the high growth momentum exhibited in the first quarter of the current fiscal is expected to continue in the coming quarter as well, with a downward bias emanating from high US tariff

"Tejashwi Yadav Will Form Next Bihar Government": Akhilesh Yadav

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday said the Election Commission, which has ordered special intensive revision of electoral rolls in Bihar, has itself been subjected to "SIR" by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's 'Voter Adhikar Yatra'.

India Inc In "Cosy Comfort Zone", Not Venturing Out Globally: Piyush Goyal

Indian businesses are in a "cosy comfort zone" created by the presence of a 1.4 billion-person domestic market, and need to find opportunities globally, Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said on Saturday.

Ready To Seek BJP Support If It Allows Me To Do So: Opposition Veep Candidate

Opposition vice-president nominee B Sudershan Reddy sought support for his candidature from all members of the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha on merit, asserting that he was ready to meet the BJP top brass if it allows so.

Woman Tries To Set Herself On fire After Police 'Failed' To Catch Her Rapist

A woman tried to immolate herself by pouring petrol on her body in the tehsil premises of Modinagar in Ghaziabad district, accusing the police of not taking proper action against the man who allegedly raped her, officials said on Saturday.

"Government Working Overtime To Cushion Export Sector From US Tariff": Top Economist

Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) Anantha Nageswaran on Saturday said that the Centre, along with various stakeholders, was actively working overtime to cushion the export sector from the tariffs imposed by the United States.

Assam Police Constable 'Sexually Assaulted' Minor In Meghalaya, Arrested

An Assam Police constable was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a girl at a village in Meghalaya's Ri-Bhoi district, officials said on Saturday.

Bathing, Cooking, Dancing: Maratha Protesters Turn Mumbai's Heritage Zone Into Campsite

Crowds appeared to be increasing on the second day of quota activist Manoj Jarange's hunger strike on Saturday, with thousands of Maratha protesters virtually turning the area surrounding the Azad Maidan in south Mumbai into their camp.

Video: Petrol Pump Employee Refuses Fuel To Helmetless Bikers, Shot At

A petrol pump employee, who was following the district administration's order of refusing fuel to two-wheeler riders not wearing helmets, has been shot at by two men in Madhya Pradesh's Bhind.

Not "Dead Economy", It's "Long Live Economy": Shivraj Singh Chouhan On GDP Data

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan hailed the latest GDP figures, declaring that India has proven itself to be a "Long Live Economy" in the face of global headwinds.

"Absence Of Marriage Registration Won't Invalidate Marriage": Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that the absence of registration of marriage will not invalidate the marriage.

"Maharashtra Government Working To Resolve Issue Legally": Devendra Fadnavis On Maratha Quota

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday said his government was working to address the demands of Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange within the legal and constitutional framework.

Swimming Family Tradition: Mumbai Man Crosses English Channel In 22 Hours

Braving strong sea currents and cold water temperatures, Mumbai's Avinash Thadani completed a solo swim across the English Channel in 22 hours.

Ex-Veep Jagdeep Dhankhar Wants Pension As Rajasthan MLA Restarted, File In Process

Former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, who resigned on July 21, citing health reasons, has written to the Rajasthan Assembly asking for his pension as a former Congress MLA from the state to be restarted.

Leopard Carcass Found On Gurugram-Faridabad Road

The carcass of a leopard has been found on the Gurugram-Faridabad road, with police suspecting it to be a case of roadkill since a leg and the jaw of the animal were found shattered.

BJP MLA, 2 Others Injured In Accident On Udaipur Highway

BJP MLA from Rajasthan's Rajsamand Deepti Kiran Maheshwari, her personal assistant and driver were injured in an accident on the Udaipur-Rajsamand Highway here in the district on Saturday, police said.

Video: Telangana Cop Slaps Farmer Over Urea Demand, Sparks Row

A video showing a Sub-Inspector of Police slapping a farmer during a dispute over urea supply has gone viral on social media, sparking widespread condemnation and protests in the Narayanpet district of Telangana.

Ahead Of PM Modi's Meeting With Putin In China, A Phone Call From Zelensky

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation on Saturday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky ahead of the SCO summit, where they discussed the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Rahul Gandhi Offers Toffees To Protestors Showing Him Black Flags At Bihar Rally

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi stopped his car and tried to distribute candies (or toffees) to protestors showing him the black-flag over the alleged abuses hurled at PM Narendra Modi and his late mother during the 'Voter Adhikaar Yatra'