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Shashi Tharoor's Sister Shobha Inspired Amul Girl? What Company Says

Amul has dismissed claims that its iconic blue-haired mascot was modelled on Shashi Tharoor's sister, after a viral video suggested that a childhood photograph of Shobha Tharoor Srinivasan inspired the character.

Flood Alert In Jammu As Rivers Swell Amid Heavy Rain

A flood alert has been sounded in large parts of the Jammu region as the water level in various rivers and rivulets is swelling amid heavy rain that has battered the region.

Dowry Victim Nikki Had Caught Husband's Affair. He Then Assaulted 'Lover'

The brutal murder of 26-year-old Nikki Bhati, burnt alive in her matrimonial home in Noida allegedly over dowry demands, has reopened a window into her husband's violent past.

"India A Peace-Loving Nation, But Not A Pacifist": Defence Chief On Operation Sindoor

In reference to Operation Sindoor, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan said that while India is a peace-loving nation, it must not be mistaken for being pacifist and added that "peace without power is utopian."

"Very Grateful": Mountain Man's Son Thanks Rahul Gandhi For Building House In Bihar

The son of Dashrath Manjhi, popularly known as the 'Mountain Man', Bhagirath Manjhi, expressed gratitude towards Lok Sabha MP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, as he has built a pucca house for his family in Bihar's Gaya.

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, INDIA Bloc Leaders Join Rahul Gandhi In 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' In Bihar

Senior Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday joined her brother and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi in the ongoing 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' in Bihar's Supaul.

"Maruti Will Spread New Wings," Says PM As New Plant For EV Batteries Opens

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated Maruti Suzuki's electric car and battery manufacturing plant in Ahmedabad.

Citing "Prior Commitments," MK Stalin To Skip Ayyappa Summit In Kerala

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin has informed his Kerala counterpart Pinarayi Vijayan expressing his inability to attend the Global Ayyappa Summit in Pamba due to "prior commitments" on September 20.

"Pay Rs 80 Crore Or Face Baba Siddiqui's Fate": Mumbai Businessman Gets Threat Calls from Pakistan

Mumbai Police have launched a probe after a 51-year-old businessman filed a complaint alleging death threats and extortion attempts linked to gangster Chhota Shakeel's network.

Man Shoots Lover Dead, Then Dies By Suicide. She Had Refused To Marry Him

A man in Bihar murdered a woman he was in a relationship with after she refused to marry him.

How A Strand Of Hair Helped Ajit Doval Uncover Pakistan's Nuclear Plans

Ajit Doval's objective was to uncover Pakistan's secret nuclear ambitions from within its most secure research zones.

PM Modi To Launch Global Export Of Maruti Suzuki's First Electric Vehicles In Gujarat Today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting Suzuki Motor Plant in Ahmedabad today, where he will inaugurate localised production of hybrid battery electrodes and launch the export of Maruti Suzuki's first global battery electric vehicle, the e VITARA

Opposition Veep Pick Drawing Fire For 2011 Salwa Judum Judgment. What It Is

As former Supreme Court judge and the Opposition's candidate B Sudershan Reddy preps for the September 9 Vice Presidential election, a 14-year-old judgment has come back to haunt him

Air Force Chief's Solo Sortie In Symbolic Farewell To Mig-21 Fighter Jets

As part of the symbolic farewell, Air Chief Marshal A P Singh flew solo sorties of the MiG-21 from Nal on August 18-19, marking an emotional moment for the force and for generations of pilots trained on the Russian-origin fighter jet

Probe Agency Raids AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj In Hospital Construction 'Scam'

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) today conducted raids at Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Saurabh Bhardwaj's residence in the national capital for an alleged "scam" in constructing hospitals during his tenure as the Delhi health minister.

Hyderabad Rave Party Busted, 6 Arrested Including Businessmen, Homemaker

Six people, including three businessmen, a home maker, a software engineer and an engineering student, have been arrested after a rave party was busted in Kondapur, on the outskirts of Hyderabad.

"Won't Listen Anyone": Maratha Quota Activist Warns Ahead Of Mumbai Protest

Activist Manoj Jarange on Monday gave the Maharashtra government an August 26 ultimatum to grant a 10 per cent quota to the Maratha community under the OBC grouping, or face the wrath of protesters, drawing a sharp response from the BJP.

PM Says Ahmedabad Has Emerged As Concert Economy, Recalls Coldplay Event

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that Ahmedabad is emerging as a major tourism hub and recalled that the recent Coldplay concert held in the city, which garnered global attention.

10 Dead, 41 Injured As Truck Hits Tractor Carrying Pilgrims in UP's Bulandshahr

Ten people were killed and 41 injured when a truck rammed into a tractor-trolley carrying pilgrims in Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr district in the early hours of Monday, police said.

"Freedom Of Speech Doesn't Mean Freedom To Lower Dignity Of House": Om Birla

Freedom of speech and privilege of members of legislative bodies should not be construed as the freedom to lower the dignity of the House, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said on Monday.