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Teacher Thrashed For Protesting Against Public Drinking In West Bengal: Cops

A drawing teacher was allegedly thrashed by a group of youths in Belgharia in North 24 Parganas district, after he protested against their public drinking early on Saturday morning, police said.

Newlywed Woman, 19, Found Hanging In UP's Ballia, Suicide Suspected: Cops

In a suspected case of suicide, a 19-year-old newly-married woman was found hanging in her in-laws' house at Sheikpur village in Ballia district on Saturday, police said.

5-Year-Old Boy's Body Found In Train Toilet Dustbin In Mumbai

Workers cleaning a train at a station in Mumbai were in for a huge shock on Saturday when they found a five-year-old boy's body in the dustbin of a toilet.

1-Year-Old Girl Kidnapped From UP Railway Station, Search Underway: Cops

A one-year-old girl was abducted from Platform No. 1 of Mathura Junction Railway Station on Friday night while her family was sleeping, police said.

Fake Marriage Racket Busted In Jammu, 5 Including 'Bride' Arrested: Cops

Five persons, including a woman from Uttar Pradesh, were arrested after police busted an inter-state racket involved in orchestrating fake marriages to extort money from unsuspecting grooms here, officials said on Saturday.

5 Killed, 8 Injured Amid Heavy Rainfall In Jharkhand

Five people were killed, one person was missing, and several others were injured as heavy rains wreaked havoc in parts of Jharkhand, officials said on Saturday morning.

On US-Pak Ties, S Jaishankar's Reminders On History, Osama Bin Laden

On US President Donald Trump's claim of mediating a ceasefire between India and Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, Mr Jaishankar said that while he had spoken to the US side, the cessation of hostilities was decided between New Delhi and Islamabad.

Opinion | Why Joint Parliamentary Committees Are An Exercise In Futility

The Trinamool Congress and the Samajwadi Party decided not to nominate any of its members to the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) being proposed to examine the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirtieth Amendment) Bill, calling the committee a farce.

59 Days After Arrest, 40,000-Page Charge Sheet Against Akali Dal's Bikram Majithia

Within 59 days of arrest, the Punjab Vigilance Bureau on Friday filed a 40,000-page charge sheet in a Mohali court against Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia, who was arrested in a disproportionate assets case.

"A Farce": Trinamool On House Panel For PM, Chief Minister Removal Bills

The TMC on Saturday termed as "farce" the JPC formed to look into the three bills that lay down the framework for the removal of the prime minister and chief ministers, saying it will not send any member to it.

Rs 12 Crore Cash, Cars With Same VIP Numbers: Congress MLA Arrested In Betting Racket

Karnataka Congress MLA K C Veerendra 'Puppy' was arrested from Sikkim in an alleged illegal betting racket after the Enforcement Directorate carried out a two-day search operation across India on Saturday.

Consumer Body Fines VLCC Rs 3 Lakh For Misleading Slimming Commercials

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a Rs 3 lakh fine on VLCC Ltd for publishing misleading advertisements related to slimming treatments.

Another U-Turn In Karnataka Mass Burial Case, Woman Blames YouTuber

Sujata Bhat, an elderly woman in Karnataka, had claimed her daughter went missing in Dharmasthala. Weeks later, she told a YouTuber that she never existed. Now, she has told NDTV that she was forced to make the claim by the YouTuber.

"Will Play Pivotal Role": Adani Ports CEO On Logistics Park In Kerala

The project in Kalamassery is being developed as part of the state's 'Invest in Kerala' initiative to boost infrastructure and economic growth.

Kerala Chief Minister Lays Foundation Stone For Adani Logistics Park

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday laid the foundation stone for Adani Group's logistics park in Kalamassery, marking what officials described as a milestone in the state's industrial development.

Video: Raj Thackeray's Partymen Slap Migrant After Argument Over Accident

The argument broke out when the migrant, Baidyanath Pandit, was learning how to drive a car and accidentally hit the vehicle of his neighbour.

"Don't Like It, Don't Buy It": S Jaishankar Defends Importing Russian Oil

There are some "red lines" in the India-US trade deal negotiations, Foreign Minister S Jaishankar has underscored amid strained relations with the US over several aspects in bilateral trade where India has refused any concession to President Trump.

Congress Backs Rahul Mamkootathil, Rejects Calls For Resignation From Assembly

The Congress party on Saturday strongly backed first-time MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, rejecting demands from the CPI(M) and BJP for his resignation from the Assembly following allegations of misbehavior.

Chief Ministers Hold Over Rs 1,600 Crore In Assets, Chandrababu Naidu Leads With Rs 931 Crore: Report

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu is the richest CM in India, with declared assets exceeding Rs 931 crore, according to a report by The Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and National Election Watch (NEW).

Momo Seller From Nepal Stabbed Over Rs 20 In Delhi, 3 Minors Detained

A 28-year-old momo seller has been stabbed by three minors following a dispute over payment of Rs 20.