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Amid Row Over Contentious Project, Andhra, Telangana Discuss Water Sharing
- Jul 16, 2025 19:32 pm IST
- Reported by: Uma Sudhir
Amid a backdrop of heightened political sensitivities in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, the Chief Ministers Chandrababu Naidu and Revanth Reddy held a surprisingly cordial and productive meeting in New Delhi on Wednesday.
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CBI Raids Across 7 States, 3 Arrested For Operating Mule Bank Accounts
- Jul 16, 2025 19:26 pm IST
- Reported by: Anushka Kumari
In a major development under Operation Chakra-V, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has intensified its crackdown on cybercrime syndicates and digital arrest scams.
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School Teacher Arrested For Sexually Assaulting Student, 14, In Sikkim: Cops
- Jul 16, 2025 19:07 pm IST
- Press Trust of India
A school teacher and two others were arrested by police for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor student in Sikkim's Gyalshing district, an officer said on Wednesday.
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Weighing At 8.5 Kg, IIT Madras Launches Lightest Active Wheelchair
- Jul 16, 2025 19:07 pm IST
- Indo-Asian News Service
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras on Wednesday launched India's lightest active wheelchair -- YD One -- weighing just 8.5 kgs.
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Madhya Pradesh's U-Turn On 90-Degree Bridge Blunder
- Jul 16, 2025 18:50 pm IST
- Reported by: Anurag Dwary
After a public outcry over bizarrely angled designs - a bridge with two 90-degree turns in Indore and a flyover in Bhopal that looked more like an origami experiment - the Public Works Department (PWD) of the Madhya Pradesh government hit the brakes.
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Bihar Police To Form "Shooter Cell" Amid Rising Crime
- Jul 16, 2025 18:37 pm IST
- Indo-Asian News Service
In the wake of the rising incidents of murder and crime across Bihar, the Police Headquarters has decided to form a dedicated "shooter cell" to monitor and take timely action against shooters and professional criminals in the state.
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"If You Want To Come Over...": Devendra Fadnavis' 'Invite' To Uddhav Thackeray
- Jul 16, 2025 18:21 pm IST
- Reported by: Abhishek Sureshkumar Awasthi
- Edited by: Anindita Sanyal
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis sparked much merriment in the state assembly today with his public invitation to Uddhav Thackeray to cross over - suggestion Mr Thackeray and his party stonily ignored.
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Wary Of Thackeray Cousins' Tie-Up, Eknath Shinde Allies With Republican Sena
- Jul 16, 2025 17:48 pm IST
- Reported by: Anuj Sahebrao Rayate
In a key development, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena and Anandraj Ambedkar-led Republican Sena allied to consolidate Marathi and Dalit votes in Mumbai before the civic polls.
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No Intention To Offend Anyone: UP Teacher After Case Over Kanwar Yatra Song
- Jul 16, 2025 17:31 pm IST
- Press Trust of India
A teacher in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly district has issued a video statement expressing regret after a police case against him over a song referencing the ongoing Kanwar yatra.
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Dark Web, VPNs: Delhi Cops Scramble To Probe Bomb Threats To Schools
- Jul 16, 2025 17:31 pm IST
- Press Trust of India
A fresh wave of bomb threats targeting schools and colleges has kept Delhi Police on its toes as many education institutes panicked for three days straight, with senior officers saying the emails were sent using encrypted networks, making them hard t
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For Booking Ranthambore Safari, Rajasthan's New Fool-Proof Website
- Jul 16, 2025 17:31 pm IST
- Reported by: Harsha Kumari Singh
Booking a safari to Rajasthan's Ranthambore Tiger Reserve just got easier with the launch of the forest department's new website for Ranthambore -- forestrajasthan.com.
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Opinion | Can India And China Be 'Frenemies'?
- Jul 16, 2025 17:27 pm IST
- Ashutosh
The question that needs to be asked is, why did China risk a major conflict with India? What was the purpose? Was it to force India to come to the negotiating table, as Mao had told his generals in October 1962?
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Watch: River Ganga Submerges Famous Bade Hanuman Mandir In Prayagraj, Video Goes Viral
- Jul 16, 2025 17:06 pm IST
- Edited by: Srishti Singh Sisodia
Despite the rising waters, temple priests carried out the sacred rituals of aarti (lamp worship) and abhishekam (ritual bathing of the deity) before the temple was closed for safety.
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"1 Country, 2 Laws?" Digvijaya Singh's Kanwar Yatra Post Sparks Row
- Jul 16, 2025 16:53 pm IST
- Reported by: Anurag Dwary
Sharing two pictures - one where a Kanwar Yatra is blocking a road and the other where people are offering namaz - Congress MP and former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Digvijaya Singh followed it up with a provocative question.
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Elon Musk's Tesla Debuts in Mumbai, Model Y Seen Near Local Train
- Jul 16, 2025 16:41 pm IST
- Edited by: NDTV News Desk
Tesla's much-awaited India debut came after long negotiations with the Indian government over pricing and import duties.Â
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'Old Weapons Can't Win New Wars': Defence Chief On Indigenous Drone Tech
- Jul 16, 2025 16:29 pm IST
- Indo-Asian News Service
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Wednesday underscored the critical transformation in modern warfare, calling for a robust indigenous drone and counter-UAV capability to meet future challenges.
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Shubhanshu Shukla Recovering Well After Historic Space Mission
- Jul 16, 2025 16:25 pm IST
- Reported by: Pallava Bagla
India's astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla emerged from the 'Grace' crew Dragon space capsule with a smile on his face, but as was expected he was assisted by attendants as he stood up and gingerly walked out.
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"New Chapter...": Cabinet Praises Shubhanshu Shukla's Historic ISS Mission
- Jul 16, 2025 16:20 pm IST
- Reported by: Aishvarya Jain
The Union Cabinet praised the return of Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla from his historic 18-day mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS), describing it as a moment of "pride, glory, and joy" for the nation.
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Ragi Millet Idli To Grilled Fish: Parliament Gets New Health Menu For MPs
- Jul 16, 2025 16:12 pm IST
- Press Trust of India
From ragi millet idli and jowar upma to moong dal chilla and grilled fish with vegetables, Parliament's new 'Health Menu' plans to serve up a plateful of nutrition for lawmakers, officials and visitors to the temple of democracy.
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Cabinet Eases Investment Rules For NLC India To Fast-Track Green Energy Drive
- Jul 16, 2025 15:53 pm IST
- Indo-Asian News Service
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by PM Modi, on Wednesday approved a special exemption for NLC India Limited from the prevailing investment guidelines applicable to Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprises.