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Victim's Mother-In-Law Arrested In UP Dowry Murder Case

The mother-in-law of a woman, who was set ablaze in Greater Noida over a dowry demand of Rs 36 lakh, was arrested on Sunday, police said.

Samajwadi Party Seeks Probe Into Ousted MLA Pooja Pal's "Life Threat From Party" Claim

The Samajwadi Party on Sunday urged the Union home ministry to investigate expelled MLA Pooja Pal's claim that she faced life threats from the party, saying the truth must be brought to light.

Over 150 People Killed, 600 Houses Damaged In Himachal Monsoon Fury Since June

The relentless monsoon in Himachal Pradesh has claimed 303 lives since June 20, with 155 deaths attributed to rain-related incidents

2-Km Crater Forms In Rajasthan Village As Dam Overflows Due To Heavy Rain

A 2-km ditch has formed at a village in Rajasthan's Sawai Madhopur village after the Surwal dam overflowed. The water flowed over fields and the Jadawata village bore the brunt of the destruction.

Tirupati Temple Board's Land Swap Deal Runs Into Trouble

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) is facing a new controversy following allegations made by former chairperson Bhumana Karunakar Reddy that a recent land exchange agreement with the Andhra Pradesh Tourism Authority (APTA) is a "scam".

Missed Warnings, Systemic Lapses: Kishtwar Cloudburst Was A Tragedy Foretold

A week after a catastrophic cloudburst struck Chasoti village in Kishtwar district, claiming at least 65 lives and leaving 32 people missing, the focus should be on the glaring absence of risk assessment, safety planning for the Machail Mata Yatra.

"Arrogance": BJP As Rahul Gandhi Dodges Query On Opposition's Bihar Chief Minister Face Query

The BJP on Sunday accused Rahul Gandhi of "arrogance" after he parried a query on why the Congress has not yet made it clear that Tejashwi Yadav would be the opposition grand alliance's chief minister face in the upcoming Bihar assembly polls.

Man Breaches Security; Hugs, Kisses Rahul Gandhi During Bihar Yatra

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was momentarily taken aback on Sunday during his 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' in Bihar when an unidentified man suddenly hugged him tightly and planted a kiss on his shoulder.

Man Kisses, Puts His Finger In Schoolgirl's Mouth At Sweet Shop In Bengal

A man is seen kissing and touching a Class 3 girl in full public view while she was visiting a sweet shop in Bengal, shows a disturbing video.

Kanimozhi To Receive Prestigious Periyar Award At DMK's Mupperum Vizha Celebrations

At the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam's (DMK) Mupperum Vizha celebrations in Karur on September 17, MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi will be conferred the Periyar Award in recognition of her contributions to the Dravidian movement.

Toddler Raped By Neighbour In Delhi; Found Naked, Covered In Blood By Mother

A one-year-old girl was raped by a 32-year-old man in Delhi today, officials said. The incident took place in the Bijwasan area of Delhi around 9;00 AM.

ISRO Completes First Air-Drop Test For Gaganyaan Parachute System

ISRO on Sunday successfully carried out the first Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-01) to validate the parachute-based deceleration system for the upcoming Gaganyaan mission.

Living India's Space Dream: How Shubhanshu Shukla's Journey Came Full Circle

IAF's Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla grew as a "shy and reserved" person, hearing stories of the 1984 spaceflight of Rakesh Sharma in his childhood days.

Man Beaten To Death By Wife's Father A Year After Wedding In Madhya Pradesh

A heart-wrenching case of alleged dishonour killing has surfaced from Madhya Pradesh. A young man, who had married for love against the wishes of his in-laws, was brutally assaulted by his wife's family and their supporters.

30 Women Injured As Roof Of House Collapses In Jammu And Kashmir's Kupwara

At least 30 women were injured when the first-floor ceiling of a residential house collapsed during a religious gathering in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, officials said.

Maratha Quota Activist Jarange Says 'Chalo Mumbai' March To Be "Last Fight" For Reservation

Activist Manoj Jarange on Sunday urged the members of the Maratha community across Maharashtra to join his 'Chalo Mumbai' march on August 27, calling it their "last" fight to seek reservation.

Rain Hits Parts Of Delhi, 'Yellow' Alert Issued For More Rain

The national capital on Sunday afternoon received moderate rainfall causing traffic snarls in some parts of the city, officials said.

Man Kills Pregnant Wife Near Hyderabad, Caught While Disposing Chopped Up Body

A man in Telangana murdered his pregnant wife, chopped her body into pieces, and got caught while trying to dispose of them. He has been arrested and is being questioned.

After Trinamool, AAP Says It Won't Join Key Panel For Bill To Sack Ministers

After the TMC and the Samajwadi Party, AAP on Sunday announced that it will not join the joint parliamentary committee (JPC) to look into three bills seeking removal of the prime minister and chief ministers

"Applies To Me": Rahul Gandhi On Tejashwi Yadav's Marriage Tip For Minister

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi quipped that "talks are on" with RJD president Lalu Prasad, a political ally and family friend, regarding his earlier suggestion that the leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha should get married