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Row over Kharge's 'Thokenge' remarks in RS, JP Nadda demands apology

The Rajya Sabha on Tuesday witnessed fresh fireworks between the Treasury and Opposition benches, apparently over Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's "objectionable and unconstitutional" comments, which the BJP claimed were hurled at the Chair.

Mar 11, 2025

PAK's Jaffar Express hijacked; BLA claims responsibility, threatens mass execution

The BLA has also issued an ultimatum: "If the aerial bombardment is not halted immediately, all 100+ hostages will be executed within the next hour."

Mar 11, 2025

BJP leader warns of protest if beef import allowed in Karnataka

Karnataka BJP senior leader N. R. Ramesh shot off a letter to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday warning him of a protest if the beef import is allowed in the state.

Mar 11, 2025

India-US trade deal likely to materialise by fall 2025: Morgan Stanley

A trade deal between India and the US would likely take some time but will materialise by the fall 2025, according to a Morgan Stanley report released on Tuesday.

Mar 11, 2025

Karnataka's red chilli farmers deserve same support as Andhra growers: CM Siddaramaiah to PM Modi

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday and requested urgent implementation of the Price Deficiency Payment Scheme under the Market Intervention Scheme (MIS) for red chillies in Karnataka.

Mar 11, 2025

Sajad Lone clashes with NC MLAs in J&K Assembly over medical college issue

Sajad Gani Lone of the Peoples Conference (PC) on Tuesday clashed with ruling National Conference (NC) MLAs in J&K Assembly over the establishment of a medical college in Handwara town.

Mar 11, 2025

PM Modi pays tribute to Seewoosagur Ramgoolam and Anerood Jugnauth in Mauritius

After arriving in Mauritius to an unprecedented welcome by the top leadership of the country at the airport and receiving a rousing reception from the Indian diaspora at the hotel, Prime Minister Narendra Modi begin his engagements in the Indian Ocean archipelago by paying homage to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam, the first Prime Minister and the founding father of Mauritius, at the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden in Port Louis.

Mar 11, 2025

Six children raped in B'desh; protests continue against Yunus-led interim govt

Amid ongoing protest movements in Bangladesh against gender-based violence, another six children were raped in six districts, according to local media reports on Tuesday.

Mar 11, 2025

Rajasthan High Court allows 13-year-old rape victim to abort over 26 week foetus

The Rajasthan High Court has allowed a 13-year-old rape victim to medically terminate her over 26-week foetus, saying continuing the pregnancy would result in lifelong suffering, including the burden of child maintenance and other associated challenges.

Mar 11, 2025

Gold smuggling case: K'taka govt orders probe against Ranya's father DGP Ramachandra Rao

The Karnataka government on Tuesday ordered a probe against jailed actress Ranya Rao's father DGP K. Ramachandra Rao in connection with the gold smuggling case.

Mar 11, 2025

PM Modi welcomed with traditional Bihari 'Geet Gawai' in Mauritius

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was warmly welcomed in Mauritius on Tuesday morning as he arrived for a significant two-day visit aimed at strengthening bilateral ties between India and the island nation.

Mar 11, 2025

Three killed in Delhi slum fire; survivor recalls narrow escape

Three people lost their lives when a fire broke out in a slum in Delhi's Anand Vihar during the early hours of Tuesday, police said.

Mar 11, 2025

Hyderabad couple dies by suicide after killing minor children over financial woes

In a tragic incident, a couple died by suicide after killing their two children, aged 10 and 15 years, allegedly due to financial problems in Hyderabad.

Mar 11, 2025

Uproar in J&K Assembly Over Billawar Civilian Killings, Attack on MLA

The J&K Legislative Assembly witnessed heated debates over the recent killings of three civilians in Billawar and the alleged assault on Bani MLA by BJP workers.

Mar 11, 2025

Over 50 pc women among 30.68 cr workers listed for benefits on e-Shram portal

Over 30.68 crore unorganised workers have registered for social welfare benefits on the government's e-Shram portal -- with more than half of them (53.68 per cent) being women (as of March 3), Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Shobha Karandlaje, informed the Lok Sabha on Monday.

Mar 10, 2025