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63-Year-Old Man Dies By Suicide, 'Feared Being Deported To Bangladesh'

A 63-year-old man was found hanging in his residence in Kolkata on Sunday morning, with his family claiming that he had been living in fear that he would be sent to Bangladesh if the National Register of Citizens (NRC) was implemented.

'Private Part Cut Off, Body Dumped' Of Odisha Man Over 'Witchcraft' Suspicion

A group of people killed a 35-year-old man and cut off his private part allegedly on suspicion of practising witchcraft in Odisha's Gajapati district, police said on Sunday.

"Some Don't Agree To Share Power": DK Shivakumar At Congress Event In Delhi

Congress's DK Shivakumar, seen as engaged in a tussle with his boss - Chief Minister Siddaramaiah -- over the top post in Karnataka, made a few pointed remarks while praising the Gandhi family in Delhi today.

"Insulting": Mamata Banerjee On Delhi Police Terming Bengali As "Bangladeshi National Language"

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamta Banerjee on Sunday lashed out at the Delhi Police for referring to the Bengali language as "Bangladeshi national language" in a purported letter, alleging that it was "insulting, anti-national and unconstitutional".

31-Year-Old Man 'Beaten To Death' In Private Haryana Detox Centre

The family of a 31-year-old man, who lost his life while undergoing treatment at a private de-addiction centre here, on Sunday alleged foul play behind his death and claimed that he was thrashed, an official said.

Government Will Never Evict Indian, Assamese People: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the government will never evict "any Indian or Assamese people", a day after he stated that unauthorised occupation of public land by indigenous people is not considered as encroachment.

India's US Envoy Meets Tulsi Gabbard To Discuss "Mutual Interests"

Indian Ambassador Vinay Mohan Kwatra on Sunday met with US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and held an "engaging conversation" on various issues of mutual interest.

Delhi Chief Minister On Air Quality Dipping To 74 For The First Time In A Decade

Citing the latest Air Quality Index of 74, CM Rekha Gupta highlighted the government's ongoing efforts to reduce the city's pollution, and claimed that for the first time in a decade, the index has come down to such a satisfactory level.

Telugu Film Workers' Strike May Bring Big-Budget Productions To Standstill

The Telugu film industry is set to face a complete shutdown of shooting activities starting Monday after the Telugu Film Employees Federation announced a strike over a long-standing wage dispute with producers.

Centre Cuts Prices Of 35 Essential Medicines

In a move to make medicines more affordable for patients, the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has reduced the retail prices of 35 essential drugs sold by leading pharmaceutical companies.

4 Under Trial In Rape, POCSO Act Cases Escape From Chhattisgarh Jail

Four prisoners facing trial in rape and POCSO Act cases escaped from a district jail in Chhattisgarh's Korba district.

Voter Rolls Glue Opposition Together, Raise Hopes In Vice-President Polls

The Opposition is hoping for better luck in the coming vice-presidential election after the Election Commission's voter roll revision acted as a unifying factor for parties like Trinamool Congress.

UP Man Booked For Raping Minor, Pressuring Her To Convert Religion

A man here been booked for allegedly raping a minor girl while impersonating as a Hindu.

Tailor Who Kidnapped, Murdered 8-Year-Old Held After 26 Years In Delhi

A man convicted of kidnapping and murdering an eight-year-old boy in 1993 has been arrested by the Crime Branch of the Delhi Police after evading law for over 26 years.

Man's Leg Gets Crushed After Falling From Moving Train During Mobile Theft

A man got disbalanced and fell from a moving train when a thief snatched his mobile phone in Thane district, near Mumbai, today.

Political Differences Aside, Pawars Come Together For Family Event

Two years since a split within the NCP, Sharad Pawar and Ajit Pawar continued to be part of family affairs without any hint of animosity.

Air India Cancels Bhubaneswar-Delhi Flight Due To 'High Temperature' In Aircraft Cabin

A Delhi-bound Air India flight from Bhubaneswar was cancelled on Sunday due to "high temperature" in the aircraft cabin just prior to its departure for the destination, the airline said in a statement.

"A For Akhilesh": Samajwadi Party Leader Faces Case For Teaching "Politicised Alphabets"

A First Information Report (FIR) has been registered against a local Samajwadi Party leader in Uttar Pradesh's Saharanpur for allegedly teaching "politicised alphabets" to children.

"No Record": Poll Body Denies Congress Leader's Claim Of Forged Voter List

In a development that adds fresh fuel to the ongoing controversy around alleged voter roll manipulation, the Karnataka State Election Commission has officially responded to a letter from H Nagesh -- the Congress candidate from Mahadevapura.

179 Killed In Monsoon Fury In Himachal, Mandi, Kullu, Chambal Remain Worst-Hit

Himachal Pradesh continues to reel under the devastating impact of the monsoon season, with severe disruptions across vital public utilities and a mounting death count