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Durga Idol's Face Stolen In Bengal, Accused Tied To Pole And Thrashed

The faces of two Durga idols were allegedly stolen from a workshop of sculptor Bapi Pal and recovered from a nearby workshop of Pritam Thakur.

"Nation Won't Believe Rahul Gandhi": Kiren Rijiju Slams Fresh 'Vote Chori' Jab

Union MInister Kiren Rijiju lashed out at Rahul Gandhi over the Congress leader's 'vote chori' presentation yesterday, in which he said the Election Commission is overseeing mass-deletion of voter names, dating back to the 2023 Karnataka state poll.

From Rashtrapati Bhavan To Exhibitions: $2.7 Million Diamond Ring Travels Globe

Abhishek Sand, co-founder and director of Jaipur-based Savio Jewellery, has leveraged his company's Guinness World Record achievement into a powerful branding tool, refusing to sell the record-breaking peacock-shaped ring valued at USD 2.7 million.

Video: Forest Department Seizes 4,000 Kg Red Sandalwood Worth Rs 12 Crore In Maharashtra

The illegal smuggling of red sandalwood, also known as "red gold," has now reached Palghar in Maharashtra.

In Rs 20 Crore Gold Heist From SBI Bank, Cops Recover Some Jewellery

A bag of money and gold bangles that were looted from a State Bank of India (SBI) branch in Karnataka, in a daring heist by three masked men, were recovered from the roof of a house in Maharashtra on Friday.

"Been To Pakistan, Felt At Home": Rahul Gandhi's Aide Sam Pitroda Bats For Talks

Congress leader Sam Pitroda urged the Centre to prioritise dialogue with its neighbours.Mr Pitroda said that India's foreign policy should begin by strengthening ties with countries in the region, including Pakistan.

In Dabur vs Patanjali Fight Over Chyawanprash, A Court Warning For Ramdev

The Delhi High Court has cautioned Patanjali Ayurved Ltd and Patanjali Foods Ltd against persisting with their appeal in a dispute with Dabur India over advertisements for chyawanprash.

Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam To Stay In Jail As Top Court Defers Bail Plea Hearing

The Supreme Court on Friday adjourned to September 22 the hearing on bail pleas of activists Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, Gulfisha Fatima and Meeran Haider in the UAPA case related to the alleged conspiracy behind the February 2020 riots in Delhi.

'Ray Of Hope': Trapped Under Debris, Uttarakhand Man Pulled Out Alive After 16 Hours

A man trapped under debris for over 16 hours was rescued by officials in Nandanagar, Chamoli police said on Friday, as rescue and relief operations continue in the disaster-affected areas following heavy rains and a cloudburst.

Karnataka May Plan Budget Cuts To Raise Rs 70,000 Crore For Irrigation Scheme

Karnataka's Health, Education, and Urban Development departments may face a 10 per cent budget cut as Siddaramaiah's government tries to raise up to Rs 75,000 crore - spread over four years - for the Upper Krishna irrrigation project (Phase III).

"No.1 In Price Rise": Opposition Slams Kerala Government Over Inflation

Opposition in Kerala Assembly on Thursday criticised the state government, accusing it of failing to control rising prices. They claimed that Kerala has recorded the highest inflation in the country for nine months in a row

UP Man, Headed To Mumbai, Boards Wrong Train. Dies After Jumping Off It

A man died after he jumped from a moving train he had wrongly boarded at Salempur railway station here, police said on Friday.

"Learnt About Son's Killing By US Cops Through Friends After 2 Weeks": Family

The family of a 30-year-old Indian techie who was shot dead by the California police has said they learnt about the incident through his friends more than two weeks after his death on September 3.

Security Breach At Actor-Politician Vijay's Home, Man Found On Terrace

In a major security breach, a 24-year-old mentally challenged man managed to enter the home of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay at Neelankarai on the East Coast Road in Chennai.

Video: Bengaluru School Van Stuck In Open Drain As Civic Mess Continues

The accident occurred on the Panathur-Bellandur road.

On Camera, Bengaluru Zomato Delivery Agent Thrashed For Delayed Order

A Zomato delivery agent was thrashed by two men for arriving late with their order in Bengaluru on Sunday.

Hyderabad Students Were Fighting. Then Staff Thrashed Them, Broke One's Jaw

A shocking incident at a junior college in Hyderabad has left an intermediate student with a fractured jaw after he was allegedly attacked by the college's floor in-charge.

Video: Fight At Mumbai Apple Store As iPhone 17 Goes On Sale

A fight broke out at the Apple store in Mumbai's Banda Kurla Complex Friday morning as shoppers and tech enthusiasts fought each other to buy variants of the new iPhone 17.

"Gen Z Is Against Nepotism": BJP's Nishikant Dubey Slams Rahul Gandhi

Parliamentarian Nishikant Dubey (BJP) ignited controversy on social media with a blistering response to Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's recent praise of Gen Z.

Mumbai Tops As India's 'Millionaire Capital' With 1.42 Lakh Families: Report

Over a third of the Indian rich prefer not to drink alcohol, a survey released on Thursday said.