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Commercial LPG Cylinder Price Cut By Rs 33.50; New Rates Effective From Today

Oil marketing companies have reduced the price of a 19 kg commercial LPG gas cylinder by Rs 33.50, with the revised rates coming into effect from Thursday.

Car Rams Bike Over Love Triangle, Teen Killed, DMK Man's Grandson Arrested

Three youngsters -- one of them the grandson of a DMK councillor -- have been arrested after their Range Rover car hit a two-wheeler in Chennai. The pillion rider, Nithin Sai, a college student died.

Himanta Sarma On Why NIA Should Probe Case Linked To Congress Leader's Wife

A day after Himanta Biswa Sarma hinted at transferring an ongoing state inquiry - into 'links' between Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi's wife and a Pakistan-based non-governmental organisation - to the National Investigation Agency, he explained why.

Delhi High Court Judge Recuses From Hearing Sanjay Bhandari's Plea Challenging 'Fugitive Offender' Tag

A judge of the Delhi High Court on Thursday recused himself from hearing a plea by UK-based arms consultant Sanjay Bhandari challenging a trial court's order declaring him a "fugitive economic offender".

Tripura State Rifles Jawan Among 4 Killed As Car Crashes With Police Van

Four persons, including a jawan of the Tripura State Rifles (TSR), were killed when a speeding vehicle hit a police van in Unakoti district, police said on Thursday.

Assaulted By 'Rescuers': Girl Accompanied By Kerala Nuns Who Were Arrested

Two nuns from Kerala along with Sukaman Mandavi were arrested in Chhattisgarh on accusations of forcibly converting three women and trafficking them.

Another FIR Filed Against Akali Dal Leader Bikram Majithia For Obstructing Vigilance Bureau During Raid

Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia and his supporters have been booked for allegedly obstructing the state vigilance bureau during a raid in Amritsar last month, sources said on Thursday.

Bank Holidays In August 2025: List Of Dates On Which Banks Will Remain Closed

Banks may close their branches on holidays, affecting customer transactions and services.

Cancellations, Server Crash: SSC Students Hold Protest Over 'Mismanagement' At Exam Centres

Widespread protests broke out across the country over alleged mismanagement in the ongoing SSC Selection Post Phase 13 recruitment exam, with aspirants and teachers converging at Jantar Mantar under a "Delhi Chalo" call to demand accountability

"Who's Responsible Then?" A Owaisi's Poser After Malegaon Accused Acquitted

Justice has not been done in the Malegaon blast case and the Central and the state governments should appeal immediately - preferably within 24 hours as they did in the railway blasts case, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi said today.

"Undeclared Emergency": Jagan Reddy Party Claims Andhra Intimidating Workers

YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy alleged that an "undeclared emergency" is prevailing in Andhra Pradesh under the new government led by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu.

Maharashtra EVMs Tamper-Proof: Poll Panel Reaffirms After Verification

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has reaffirmed the credibility of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), declaring them tamper-proof after a comprehensive checking and verification (C&V) exercise conducted in Maharashtra.

Tea Stall Wall Clock Damaged In Malegaon Blast Now Attracts Visitors

The clock was damaged when an explosive strapped to a motorcycle detonated near the shop in Malegaon, located about 200 km from Mumbai, on September 29, 2008 killing six persons and injuring 101 others.

Maharashtra Agriculture Minister Manikrao Kokate Removed After Rummy Row, Gets Sports

Maharashtra minister Manikrao Kokate - knee-deep in controversy after being caught on camera playing an online card game in the assembly -- was moved from Agriculture to the Sports ministry

Boy Falls Into Open Sewer In Delhi's Vasant Kunj, Rescue Ops Underway

A rescue operation is underway in southwest Delhi's Vasant Kunj area after a minor boy fell into an open sewer while playing on Thursday afternoon, police said.

49 Rabies Cases In Delhi This Year, Over 65,000 Stray Dogs Sterilised In 6 Months

A total of 49 cases of rabies have been reported in the national capital, so far this year, while over 65,000 stray dogs have been sterilised and vaccinated over a six-month period, according to the MCD data.

"Great Relief": Uma Bharti Applauds Malegaon Blast Verdict

Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister and senior BJP leader Uma Bharati said the verdict in the Malegaon case was a "great relief" to her.

641 Million Litres Of Untreated Sewage Entering Yamuna From Delhi Each Day

The Delhi Jal Board (DJB) has estimated that 641 million litres of untreated sewage per day enter the Yamuna from the capital, worsening pollution in the key water body.

Malegaon Blast Acquittal Sparks Political Storm In Madhya Pradesh

A court has acquitted all seven accused in the Malegaon blast case, including ex-BJP MP Sadhvi Pragya Thakur, setting off celebrations as well as a fierce war of words.

Sirens, Response Teams: Delhi To Hold Earthquake Mock Drill Tomorrow

Delhi will wake up to the sound of sirens tomorrow morning as all 11 districts prepare to go into full emergency mode under Exercise Suraksha Chakra, a citywide disaster management drill that will simulate a major earthquake.