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Vijay's Party Showed No Remorse, Leaders Fled After Stampede: Madras High Court

The Madras High Court has come down heavily on South superstar Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party over last week's stampede in Karur.

Cough Syrup Row: Tamil Nadu Acts Within A Day, Madhya Pradesh Probe Drags On

While Tamil Nadu tested, confirmed, and banned the suspected batch within 24 hours, Madhya Pradesh is still "awaiting reports".

Poll Body Chief On Two-Day Bihar Visit To Review Election Preparedness

With the Bihar Assembly elections drawing closer, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar began his two-day visit to the state on Saturday to review poll preparedness.

Rape-Murder Accused On Run Assaults, Kills 7-Year-Old Girl In Thane

A powerloom worker, who had been on the run in a rape and murder case involving a six-year-old girl, allegedly sexually assaulted and killed another child in Maharashtra's Thane district, police said on Saturday.

Europe Getaway Turns Tragic For Nagpur Family, Couple Killed In Italy

An Indian family's European getaway turned tragic on Thursday, with a businessman and his wife losing their lives in a road accident in Italy.

Pakistani Drone Spotted Along International Border In J&K's Samba

Security forces have launched a search operation after a Pakistani drone was sighted hovering over a forward village along the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba district, officials said on Saturday.

SBI To Release Dead Depositor's FD With Interest, Compensate Son In Kerala

The Ernakulam District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, here, has ordered the SBI to repay a dead depositor's Fixed Deposit (FD) maturity proceeds and pay compensation to his son, for failing to release the money citing missing records.

Zubeen Garg's Bandmate Claims His Manager, Festival Organiser May Have Poisoned Him

In a twist to the investigation into the death of cultural icon and renowned singer Zubeen Garg, his bandmate Shekhar Jyoti Goswami has alleged that the late artist's manager Siddharth Sharma and festival organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta poisoned him

Rajasthan Suspends Drug Controller Amid Cough Syrup Row

The Rajasthan government has suspended the state drug controller and halted the distribution of medicines manufactured by Jaipur-based company Kaysons Pharma, officials said.

2 Killed In Odisha As Heavy Rain Causes Landslides, Rescue Ops Underway

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has expressed profound sorrow over the tragic incident and announced a compensation of Rs 4 lakh each for the families of the victims.

"Privileged Strategic Partnership": Ministry On 25 Years Of India-Russia Ties

Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal hailed the completion of 25 years of the India-Russia strategic partnership on Friday, saying that both countries enjoy a "special, privileged strategic partnership."

Weather Agency Warns Maharashtra Of Cyclone 'Shakti'

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued cyclone 'Shakti' warning for some districts of Maharashtra, with high to moderate cyclone warning between October 3 and 7.

2 Indian Tourists Jailed For Robbing Sex Workers In Singapore Hotels

Two men from India, accused of robbing and assaulting two sex workers in hotel rooms while holidaying in Singapore, were each sentenced to five years and one month in prison, along with 12 strokes of the cane on Friday.

Bihar Polls: PM Modi To Announce Rs 1,000 Monthly Aid For 5 Lakh Graduates

In a significant development pertaining to youth progress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to introduce a series of initiatives focused on young individuals, with a cumulative investment exceeding Rs. 62,000 crore.

Extra Fee For Cash-On-Delivery? Minister Promises Crackdown On 'Dark Patterns'

Cracking down on 'dark patterns' employed by e-commerce companies, Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi has said firms that charge extra for cash-on-delivery will now face action.

Probe Agency ED, Income Tax Department To Join Assam Police In Zubeen Garg Case: Report

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Income Tax (I-T) Department are likely to join the Assam Police in investigating alleged organised financial crimes and acquisition of benami properties by event manager Shyamkanu Mahanta.

E-Commerce Firms Charging For Cash-On-Delivery To Face Action: Minister

Union Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi on Thursday said that strict action will be taken against e-commerce platforms that mislead consumers and charge unfair fees such as extra costs for Cash-on-Delivery (COD).

3 Children Drown In Lake During Vacation In Karnataka: Cops

Three children drowned in a lake in Achepalli village in Chikkaballapura district on Friday afternoon, police said.

Tamil Nadu Bans 'Coldrif' Cough Syrup After Child Deaths In Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan

The Tamil Nadu government has banned the sale of cough syrup 'Coldrif' and ordered its removal from the market following suspicions linking it to the death of 11 children in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.

India's Violent Crime Cases Fall 29% In A Decade, Riots Down 40%: Data

Violent crime in India has recorded a decisive decline over the past decade, with official data showing a significant drop across key categories including rape, dowry deaths, riots and murders.