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Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam: Bhupesh Baghel's Son Jailed In Same Prison As Father, Grandfather

The Baghel family's history with Raipur Central Jail is marked by a rare coincidence, with three generations sharing the same barrack.

After Rekha Gupta Slapped, A Look At Past Attacks On Delhi Chief Ministers

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was assaulted during a public hearing programme at her Civil Lines camp office on Wednesday morning, in what her office described as a "well-planned conspiracy to kill her."

"Don't Hate Dogs": Ram Gopal Varma Says Safety Of Children Paramount

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma said there is no reason for anyone to hate dogs or any other animals, but the safety of people, especially children, is paramount.

Pakistan Extends Airspace Ban For Indian Aircraft Till September 23

Pakistan authorities on Wednesday extended its airspace ban for Indian aircraft till September 23.

2 Months After RCB Stampede, Karnataka Assembly Passes 'Crowd Control' Bill

Over two months after the stampede that claimed 11 lives in Bengaluru during the RCB's felicitation ceremony on June 4, the Karnataka Assembly passed a new legislation aimed at ensuring safety at mass gatherings and public events.

Day After His Apology, Police Case Against Psephologist Over Maharashtra Data

A police case has been filed against Sanjay Kumar, an official from the Centre for the Study of Developing Societies or CSDS, over his controversial social media posts related to Maharashtra elections.

Akhilesh Yadav To Join Rahul Gandhi's 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' On August 28: K C Venugopal

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav will participate in the 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' in Bihar's Sitamarhi on August 28, Congress general secretary K C Venugopal said on Wednesday.

AAP's "Troll" Jab After BJP MLA Shares 'AI Image' Of Rekha Gupta Attacker

The fallout from the assault on Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta deepened today after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) shared an image linking the attacker to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), prompting a fierce counterattack.

"Opportunity To Dream Big": Raghav Chadha Calls For Free Subscription Of Advanced AI Tools

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha on Wednesday demanded the government to provide free subscription of advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude and others to every Indian in the Parliament session.

Karnataka Accepts Key Report, To Sub-Categorise Scheduled Castes Into 3 Groups

The Karnataka government has formally decided to accept a report by Justice HN Nagmohan Das Commission on internal reservation among Scheduled Castes, but with certain modifications.

"Would Like India To Be Global Game-Making Hub": IT Minister On Gaming Bill

The online gaming bill will help promote the country as a game manufacturer's destination while also discouraging online gambling, which has destroyed thousands of families, Union IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told NDTV today.

Mother, Pregnant Daughter Die After Being Hit By Speeding Truck In Maharashtra: Cops

A 50-year-old woman and her 27-year-old pregnant daughter were killed after they were hit by a speeding truck while crossing the road in the Nashik road area, police said on Wednesday.

"Governments Can't Be Run From Jail": Amit Shah On 'Criminal Ministers' Bill

A bill proposing the removal of elected public servants arrested on serious charges and kept in custody for 30 days, was needed because governments are "being run from jail" these days, Union minister Amit Shah has told BJP spokespersons,

India Successfully Test-Fires Agni 5 Ballistic Missile From Odisha

India on Wednesday successfully test-fired intermediate range ballistic missile Agni 5 from the Integrated Test Range in Odisha's Chandipur, a defence statement said.

On Camera, Man Falls Into Drain As Cover Gives Way In Maharashtra

A man fell into a drain in Maharashtra's Chandrapur after the cover collapsed beneath him. A video of the incident showed the man alighting from a parked scooter near a bakery with boxes in his hand.

5 of Family, Including 2 Children, Electrocuted In Maharashtra

In a heart-wrenching incident, five members of a family, including two children, lost their lives due to electrocution in Erandol taluka of Maharashtra's Jalgaon district on Wednesday, officials said.

'Back To Medieval Times': Rahul Gandhi On Bill To Sack Arrested Ministers

Rahul Gandhi has ripped into three new bills that allow senior members of the government - including the Prime Minister and the chief ministers - to be sacked if they have been jailed (but not necessarily convicted) on 'serious criminal charges'.

Woman Attacks Husband With Knife After Fight Over Cooking Food In UP: Cops

A woman attacked her husband with a knife after a dispute over cooking food turned ugly in Uttar Pradesh's Ballia district, police said on Wednesday.

Man Who Attacked Rekha Gupta "Serial Offender", Charged Several Times: Cops

The man who was arrested for attacking Rekha Gupta during 'Jan Sunwai' at her camp office in Civil Lines here on Wednesday is a "serial offender" and several cases have been registered against him in Rajkot in Gujarat, officials said.

Blog | When A 'Thup' Meant The World: Ode To The Beloved Red Post Box

The young of today do not know the charm of the handwritten word. If it came in an envelope, then it could well be a 'rakhi' from a sister, a 'tika' from mother, a dried and pressed rose bud or, even better, the fragrance of the lipstick of a beloved