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Violent rampage: Indian-origin motel manager beheaded in Texas

According to local media reports, Chandra Nagamallaiah (50), who managed the motel, was repeatedly assaulted with a machete by the accused. The brutal attack left him fatally wounded, and authorities say the assailant also decapitated Nagamallaiah during the assault.

Sep 12, 2025

CP Radhakrishnan takes oath as 15th Vice President of India

President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath in a formal ceremony attended by senior political leaders and dignitaries from across the national political spectrum.

Sep 12, 2025

Top Army officer reviews security situation ahead of PM Modi's likely Manipur visit

A defence spokesman said that Lieutenant General Abhijit S Pendharkar, General Officer Commanding of Spear Corps, undertook a comprehensive visit to Churachandpur district as part of his wider review of the security landscape across Manipur.

Sep 11, 2025

K'taka Ganesh Visarjan violence: Jail not new for me, says BJP MLC Ravi on FIR

"If you pelt stones at our Ganesh procession, throw petrol bombs, and raise 'Pakistan Zindabad' slogans, it is not the time to tolerate all of that. The people in Maddur came onto the streets to show that their patience has run out," Ravi stated.

Sep 11, 2025

126 youths recruited into Russian army to fight Ukraine, 15 missing, claims Punjab legislator

Condemning the ongoing failure of Indian authorities to halt the forcible recruitment and deployment of scores of youths from Punjab, into the Russian Army, he told the media that despite repeated official government advisories, both the Centre and the Punjab government have exhibited alarming indifference, enabling traffickers and agents to carry out human smuggling on a grave scale.

Sep 11, 2025

Beware of against dengue, malaria: Govt issues advisory to states to step up preventive measures

"States, local bodies and communities must intensify preventive and control measures, particularly during this high-risk period, to safeguard public health and sustain the gains made in reducing the burden of vector-borne diseases," said Nadda.

Sep 11, 2025

'Rahul Gandhi not following security protocol': CRPF complains to Kharge, flags 'uninformed' foreign tours

The CRPF's concerns were further amplified by Gandhi's recent visit to Rae Bareli, where he faced protests from BJP workers. The protesters blocked the highway, chanting slogans like "Rahul Gandhi, go back," causing his convoy to be stuck for about 15 minutes. The situation was eventually resolved by the police, but it underscored the potential risks associated with security breaches.

Sep 11, 2025

New criminal laws to strengthen country's zero tolerance towards terrorism: J&K L-G Sinha

He commended the initiative of the Jammu and Kashmir's Economic Offences Wing to raise awareness and educate students, parents and the general public. He said that the exhibition will help in achieving broader objectives of shaping understanding on new laws and ensuring justice to the last man in the queue.

Sep 11, 2025

Gadkari slams 'paid' social media campaign against E20 petrol; defends ethanol fuel

Gadkari highlighted the economic benefits of ethanol production from crops like sugarcane, maize, and rice, which have seen a rise in market prices, thereby improving farmers' financial conditions. Specifically, maize farmers have reportedly earned an additional Rs 45,000 crore due to increased demand and price hikes following its use in ethanol production.

Sep 11, 2025

GST 2.0 reforms expected to lower inflation by up to 75 bps, boost consumption by Rs 1 lakh crore: Report

Analysts say the GST reforms, which placed 99 per cent of goods in the 0 per cent, 5 per cent or 18 per cent brackets, will cut effective tax rates to around 10–11 per cent.

Sep 11, 2025

Govt asks businesses to display GST cut benefits, FMCG companies call for strict price monitoring

These comparative price lists will be uploaded on the GST website to help consumers to see the relief they can expect as the new two-slab regime takes effect on September 22, according to multiple reports.

Sep 11, 2025

Driver stripped, thrashed for 'sexually harassing' minor girl in Bengaluru

As soon as the vehicle arrived in Basaveshwaranagar, the victim's mother and brother dragged Arif off the bus and confronted him about the sexual harassment. Arif confessed to the crime, joined his hands in apology, and pleaded to be spared.

Sep 11, 2025

India-US trade deal: Talks on track, 1st tranche expected by Nov, says Piyush Goyal

Minister Goyal, addressing reporters in Bihar, highlighted the significance of the trade deal, recalling the directives from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump earlier this year. "In February, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Trump together instructed us that the ministers of both sides should make a good agreement by November," Goyal stated.

Sep 11, 2025

Doda MLA arrest case: Farooq Abdullah not allowed to meet Sanjay Singh in Srinagar

Reports said that the former chief minister Dr Farooq Abdullah arrived at the government guest house in Sonwar area of the city to meet Sanjay Singh after learning about his detention. But he was not allowed.

Sep 11, 2025

Adani Power to supply power from greenfield 1,600 MW thermal plant in Madhya Pradesh

Both the units (800MW X 2), in Anuppur district of Madhya Pradesh, will be commissioned within 60 months of the appointed date. The company will invest around Rs 21,000 crore towards setting up the plant and related infrastructure

Sep 11, 2025