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Case Against MLA Rahul Mamkootathil For Stalking Women

A case was registered against Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil on Wednesday by the Kerala police for various offences, including stalking and harassing women on social media.

'No Cause For Panic, Trump Tariff Impact Unlikely To Be Severe': Report

There is no cause for panic, say sources, as US tariffs of 50 percent took effect Wednesday on many Indian products, doubling an existing duty as President Donald Trump sought to punish New Delhi for buying Russian oil.

Man Dies After Being Slapped Over Loan Dispute In Delhi, 2 Arrested: Cops

A dispute over recovery of a loan of Rs 40,000 turned fatal in Delhi's Baba Haridas Nagar area when two brothers allegedly slapped a 36-year-old man, leading to his death, an official said on Wednesday.

"Time To Show Understanding Of National Interest": Centre On Tariffs, Risks

The immediate impact of recent US tariffs on Indian exports may appear limited but their secondary and tertiary effects on the economy pose challenges that must be addressed, the finance ministry said in a report on Wednesday.

Ugly Scenes In Madhya Pradesh's Bhind As MLA, District Collector Clash

A dramatic confrontation unfolded in Bhind in Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday when BJP MLA Narendra Singh Kushwaha nearly raised his hand to slap District Collector Sanjeev Srivastava during a heated argument over fertilizer shortages in the district.

Trade To Go On, But Should Be Free From Pressure: RSS Chief Amid Tariff Row

Trade between nations should be free of pressure, Mohan Bhagwat - chief of the BJP's ideological mentor Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh -- said today, underscoring the need to promote indigenous goods.

"Immediate Impact Of US Tariffs Appears Limited But...": Government

The immediate impact of US tariffs on Indian exports appears limited but their secondary and tertiary effects on the economy pose challenges, the finance ministry said in its July monthly economic review.

"That Matter Is Different": Nikki Bhati's Father On Dowry Harassment Charge

Faced with the allegation that his family harassed their daughter-in-law, the father of Noida woman, Nikki Bhati who was set on fire over dowry demand, said the two cases can't be compared.

Exporters' Body Calls For Loans, Short-Term Relief As Trump Tariffs Bite

The Federation of Indian Export Organisations has called for 'swift, coordinated action between industry bodies and government agencies to protect livelihoods (and) reinforce global trade links' to offset the impact of Trump's 50 per cent tariff.

Class 5 Student Found With Severe Burns Inside Patna School Toilet, Dies

In an unexpected turn of events at a government school in Patna, smoke was seen rising from one of its toilets.

J&K, Uttarakhand, Himachal: Why Is It Raining So Much In The North This Year

Jammu has broken all records post-1910 over the last two days and Udhampur has received 629.4 mm of rainfall over 24 hours -- almost as much as Delhi receives in the whole monsoon.

Woman, 55, Jumps In Front Of Metro At Station In Delhi; Hospitalised: Cops

A 55-year-old woman allegedly tried to end her life by jumping in front of a moving train at Seelampur Metro station on Wednesday.

Opinion | Two Years After October 7, Why Can't Israel Defeat Hamas?

Even two years after the October 7 attack, Hamas continues to exist, and the probability of Israel being dragged into a long war of attrition remains palpable.

DK Shivakumar Reciting RSS Anthem Closed Chapter, He Apologised: Mallikarjun Kharge

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday termed Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar's recitation of the RSS anthem in the Karnataka Assembly a "closed chapter" following his apology.

Class 5 Girl Sets Herself Ablaze In School Toilet In Bihar, Critical

A Class 5 girl allegedly set herself afire inside the toilet in a government school in the Chitkohra area of Patna on Wednesday.

36 Killed In Floods, Landslides As Jammu Sees Highest Rainfall Since 1910

The rains and thunderstorm that have been ravaging Jammu for two days -- causing floods, landslides and massive damage -- appear to be gradually weakening.

Expand Export Markets, Boost Local Demand: India's Plan For Trump Tariffs

Faced with the United States' 50 per cent tariff on exports, India has reached out to dozens of nations to up trade in key sectors like textiles and chemicals. The goal - offset a potential $48 billion loss in export of goods and services to the US.

Centre Clears Judge Whose Top Court Elevation Was Opposed By Collegium Member

Patna High Court Chief Justice Vipul Pancholi and Bombay High Court Chief Justice Alok Aradhe have been elevated as judges of the Supreme Court, the Centre announced on Wednesday.

Kerala High Court Grants Anticipatory Bail To Rapper Vedan In Rape Case

The Kerala High Court on Wednesday granted anticipatory bail to rapper Hirandas Murali, known as Vedan, in a rape case, saying that while the charges against him were serious, his custodial interrogation was not necessary.

They Were Promised Jobs In Serbia, Then Lost Rs 70 Lakh: A Mega Visa Fraud

A visa fraud racket that allegedly cheated over a dozen Nepali citizens of lakhs of rupees by luring them with overseas jobs has been busted in Delhi.