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Sikh Woman, 73, Detained By Immigration In US' California, Family Protests

A 73-year old Sikh woman has been detained by immigration authorities in California after she went for a routine check-in with the US agency, sparking protests and concerns among her family and members of the community.

Delhi Max Temperature Settles At 34.4 Degrees Celsius, Air Quality 'Moderate'

The national capital on Sunday recorded a maximum temperature of 34.4 degrees Celsius, 2.1 notches above the seasonal average, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

Eyeing Bihar's Yadav Votes, BJP Brings In Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister

As the high-stakes battle for Bihar heats up, the contest between the ruling NDA and the opposition INDIA Alliance has entered a decisive phase.

PM Modi's 75th Birthday: A Look At His Popularity Among Gen Z

The PM Modi-led government has announced various initiatives to provide the younger generation with better opportunities.

BJP Leader's Order Against Muslim Salesmen At Indore Market Stirs Up Row

Indore's oldest and most popular Sheetlamata Market, known for decades as a hub for women's clothing, has now become the latest flashpoint of politics.

Stone-Throwing, Clashes In Manipur's Churachandpur After Arrests Over Vandalism

A group of people including teens in Manipur's Churachandpur clashed with the security forces as they sought the release of some of their friends who were arrested in an alleged vandalism case.

Finance Ministry Deputy Secretary Dies After BMW Hits His Bike In Delhi

One person died and three were injured after a BMW car hit a motorcycle on Ring Road near Delhi Cantt metro station on Sunday, the police said.

IndiGo Welcomes Its First All-Women Batch Of 33 Maintenance Technicians

IndiGo, India's preferred airline, marked the National Engineering Day by onboarding its first-ever all-women batch of 33 maintenance technicians.

Missing Truck Driver Rescued From Sacked IAS Officer Puja Khedkar's Pune Home

A truck driver, missing after an accident with a car, has been traced to the Pune residence of sacked IAS officer Puja Khedkar, bringing fresh trouble for the former officer.

Supreme Court To Rule On Pleas Against Waqf Amendment Act Tomorrow

The Supreme Court is slated to pronounce on Monday its interim orders on three key issues, including the power to denotify properties declared as "waqf by courts, waqf-by-user or waqf by deed."

Couple Dead, 3 Of Family Injured As Car Overturns In UP: Cops

A 60-year-old man and his wife died while three members of their family got injured after their car malfunctioned and overturned on the Delhi-Dehradun national highway in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar on Sunday, police said.

15-Day-Old Baby Girl Buried Alive In UP Village, Rescued By Cops

Police rescued a 15-day-old baby girl who was buried alive in Godapur village here on Sunday.

After Arrests Over Raipur 'Nude Party', Women's Commission Seeks Report

Police have arrested several suspected organisers after posters for an alleged "nude party" scheduled on 21 September in Chhattisgarh's Raipur went viral on social media.

'Have Courage To Question Islam?' BJP vs Siddaramaiah Over Conversion Remark

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's comment on conversion and the caste system in Hinduism has drawn a blistering response from the BJP, which quizzed him about equality in Islam and suggested that he "set aside" his "Leftist lens".

"My Brain Is Worth Rs 200 Crore...:" Nitin Gadkari Slams Ethanol Policy Critics

Dismissing criticism against the government's ethanol-blended petrol programme as politically motivated, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said that his brain "is worth Rs 200 crore a month" and he is not short of money.

Denial Of Marriage Post Consensual Physical Relationship Not An Offence: High Court

Merely refusal to get married by a man after a consensual physical relationship for four years would not constitute a cognisable offence, the Allahabad High Court has said while rejecting the plea of his live-in partner who had accused him of rape.

UP Cops Sit For Exam Testing Their Knowledge Of New Criminal Laws

Around 260 examinees hunched over trying to answer 75 questions in an hour under a tight vigil.

Man Arrested For Killing Toddler, Dumping Body In Hyderabad River: Cops

A man allegedly killed his two-and-a-half-year-old child and dumped the body in the Musi River here, police said on Sunday.

21 Seats Across 7 Districts: The Nepal Violence Effect On Bihar Polls

The political upheaval in Nepal has affected the border districts if Bihar, where trade has hit rock bottom. It has also affected families, with grooms and brides often being found on the other side of the border.

12-Year-Old Boy Takes Own Life After Mother Scolds Him In UP: Cops

A 12-year-old boy allegedly took his own life in the Manpur area of Moradabad district after being scolded by his mother, police said on Sunday.