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Trinamool's answer to MLA's controversial Babri Masjid comment can only be silence

By denouncing Kabir's statement, Trinamool stands to lose a significant number of Muslim votes, which the party desperately needs against the rising political threat from the BJP. And that too, about six months after Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee inaugurated her dream Jagannath temple in Digha, near Kolkata.

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Bengal police bust fake birth-death certificate racket, Kolkata couple arrested

During the investigation, it was revealed that fake death certificates were made from Pathankoli in the Gosaba area, which is the gateway to the Sundarban National Park. Police said that the arrested couple -- identified as George Clinton Dickson and his wife, Carol Erickson Dickson -- allegedly procured a fake death certificate to fraudulently take possession of a rented shop in the Shakespeare Sarani area.

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Twelve family members found unconscious in J&K's Kupwara; food poisoning suspected

Licences of nine establishments, including a Domino's Pizza franchise and several local outlets, were suspended. The government announced plans for a multi-pronged strategy to ensure food safety, including mandatory testing laboratories and food safety check posts at Lakhanpur and Qazigund to inspect incoming perishable items. Formation of a 'Flying Squad' for surprise inspections. A ban on unbranded frozen meat and chicken.

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Indian Navy commissions INS Mahe: Silent hunter ready to neutralise sub-surface threats

The ship's crest features the Urumi, the flexible sword of Kalarippayattu, rising from stylised blue waves - a symbol of agility, precision, and lethal grace. Her mascot, the Cheetah, embodies speed and focus, while the motto "Silent Hunters" reflects the ship's stealth, vigilance, and unyielding readiness.

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Govt reiterates consequences of IMEI tampering and telecom identifier misuse

Under Section 42(3)(c) of the Act, tampering with telecommunication identifiers, including the IMEI of mobile phones and other devices, is strictly prohibited. Additionally, Section 42(3)(e) makes it illegal to obtain SIM cards or other telecom identifiers through fraudulent methods such as cheating or impersonation.

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NCRTC opens Namo Bharat trains, stations for personal events, photoshoots

According to the new policy, individuals, event planners, photographers, and media companies can book both static coaches and running trains. For controlled photoshoots, a mock-up coach at the Duhai Depot has also been made available. This allows organisers to manage setups and lighting without disrupting train operations.

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Cyber Cell busts Rs 1.6 crore pan-India stock market investment fraud; key accused arrested

The arrests came after Delhi Police uncovered a multilayered stock market investment scam that operated through fraudulent pre-IPO offers, high-return investment traps, and fake foreign exchange trading platforms. Victims from across India were targeted through social media, where they were lured into depositing money into bank accounts associated with the fake firms.

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Mumbai to get 'Underworld Network,' entire city to be traffic free in three years: CM Fadnavis

Fadnavis said that the government has a comprehensive plan to construct a city-wide web of tunnels and parallel routes alongside chronically choked roads, relieving pressure on existing arteries. He confirmed that building this system of underground corridors will make Mumbai free of chronic traffic snarls in the coming years.

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NCW launches new helpline number for women in distress

As the apex national body for women's rights, NCW works to ensure women's equality and participation in all spheres of life. It focusses on securing their rights and entitlements through policy recommendations, legislative review, enforcement of existing laws, and implementation of schemes and programmes aimed at addressing gender-based discrimination.

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Justice Surya Kant sworn in as 53rd CJI; takes oath in Hindi

The ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan, Union ministers, Haryana Chief Minister Naib Singh Saini, judges of the Supreme Court, and Chief Justices and judges from Bhutan, Kenya, Malaysia, Brazil, Mauritius, Nepal and Sri Lanka.

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Red Fort blast probe: ISI's Faisal Iqbal emerges as central figure, Pakistan's role under lens

The agencies have learnt that three handlers were behind this incident. Each of these handlers were assigned different roles, but the most important one was managed by the ISI official, Faisal Iqbal. Iqbal, according to an official, gave instructions to the accused on how to set up Telegram channels. He even instructed them on how to remain discreet about the planning and also the setting up of the module.

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US, Ukraine showing 'meaningful progress' on Trump peace plan, officials say

Trump, who had said during his campaign last year that he would stop the Ukraine war within 24 hours of becoming president, hasn't been able to end it ten months into his presidency, even as he was successful in managing a ceasefire in Gaza.

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Police detain 15 people during Delhi pollution protest; officials say youth 'pepper sprayed' cops

The protests have been taking place as visibility dropped across several parts of the city as the toxic haze thickened, prompting renewed health warnings from authorities. Neighbouring NCR cities are also struggling with deteriorating air quality. Faridabad reported an AQI of 358, Gurugram 370, Ghaziabad 355, Greater Noida 342, and Noida 372.

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SIA arrests AC technician for supplying AK-47 to doctor in expanding terror case

SIA has arrested an AC technician from Srinagar for allegedly supplying the AK-47 recovered from the locker of a doctor already in NIA custody. Investigations have uncovered connections between the technician, suicide bomber Dr. Umar Nabi, and a wider terror module spanning Kashmir and Faridabad.

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Terror handler's property attached in Tral amid crackdown across J&K; 36 Kishtwar terrorists under scanner

In a renewed offensive against Pakistan- and PoJK-based terror operatives, Awantipora Police attached the property of Tral resident-turned-handler Mubashir Ahmad, who has been instigating Kashmiri youth through social media to revive terrorism.

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