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Shoot-At-Sight Order In Assam's Dhubri District To Continue During Durga Puja: Himanta Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said that the shoot-at-sight orders at night, enforced since June 13 in Dhubri district, will remain in force during Durga Puja in view of fresh security concerns along the India-Bangladesh border.

MK Stalin's Photo With Rahul Gandhi, Tejashwi Yadav Sparks DMK-BJP Face-Off

As DMK leader and Tamil Nadu MK Stalin joined Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav in the 'voter Adhikar yatra' on Wednesday to protest against the contentious Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bihar.

Man Arrested For Recording Bathing Women At UP Hostel

A man who had been recording bathing women at a hostel in Uttar Pradesh's Azamgarh has been arrested, said the police.

AAP Leader Says Central Agency Tried to Change Statement, BJP Calls It 'Drama'

AAP Delhi state president Saurabh Bharadwaj has accused the Enforcement Directorate or ED of manipulating his statement during yesterday's raid at his residence.

55-Year-Old Rajasthan Woman Gives Birth To 17th Child

In a rare incident, the 55-year-old Rekha Kalbelia, wife of Kavara Ram Kalbelia, gave birth to her 17th child at the Community Health Centre in Jhadol block of Rajasthan's Udaipur district.

"Theft Of Crores": Delhi Congress Chief On Phasing Out Old Vehicles

The Delhi Congress has alleged a Rs 100-crore scam in the scrapping of end-of-life vehicles and demanded a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into what it described as large-scale corruption involving enforcement agencies.

Coimbatore's Textile, MSME Sector Seek Relief After US Tariff Hike, Cite Covid

The MSME and textile industry in Tamil Nadu's Tirupur and Coimbatore could face a wipeout, with the 50 per cent tariff imposed by Donald Trump kicking in.

US Thanks CBI For Busting Illegal Call Centre That Duped Its Citizens Of Millions

The United States thanked the CBI on Wednesday for "partnership and support" in dismantling a cybercrime syndicate that had siphoned off over Rs 350 crore from its citizens since 2023.

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.

Video: Protesters Block Congress MP's Car Over MLA Accused Of Harassment

Congress MP Shafi Parambil and DYFI activists engaged in a verbal altercation on Wednesday after the Left-wing youth outfit members blocked his vehicle and allegedly shouted abusive slogans against him near Vatakara in Kerala.

'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 It Is 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.