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Seven killed in Bihar road accident, villagers block road in protest

At least seven people were killed in a road accident near the Nura Bazaar bridge on Masaurhi-Pitwans Road in Patna district following which locals led by MLA blocked the road on Monday in protest.

Feb 24, 2025

RG Kar case: CBI to submit fresh progress report today seeking death penalty for accused

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will submit a fresh progress report on the agency's continuing probe in the R.G. Kar rape and murder case on Monday at a special court in Kolkata, which had recently sentenced a civic volunteer and the prime convict in the case, Sanjay Roy, to life imprisonment.

Feb 24, 2025

Mamata Banerjee to meet 675 doctors today, Oppn cries foul

Controversies have surfaced over the meeting of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee with 675 senior and junior doctors in the state on Monday.

Feb 24, 2025

Trump lauds Conservative lead in Germany, calls it result of 'no common sense' agenda

After the exit polls showed a clear win for the conservative alliance in Germany, US President Donald Trump welcomed the results, stating that the people had got tired of the "no common sense" agenda.

Feb 24, 2025

Three-day session of new Delhi Assembly begins; Elected MLAs to take oath

The first session of the eighth Legislative Assembly of Delhi will begin on Monday with the newly elected MLAs taking oath.

Feb 24, 2025

TN fishermen associations up in arms, to hold protests over frequent arrests by Sri Lankan Navy

Fishermen associations across Tamil Nadu are gearing up for large-scale protests against the recurring arrests of Indian fishermen by the Sri Lankan Navy and the confiscation of their mechanized boats.

Feb 24, 2025

Telangana tunnel collapse: Hopes of finding survivors recede

Hopes of finding eight trapped workers alive from an under-construction tunnel in Telangana's Nagarkurnool district were receding even as teams from NDRF, Army and other agencies continued rescue operations on Monday.

Feb 24, 2025

No fresh dates for Khelo India Winter Games yet; Omar Abdullah hopes for snowfall

Postponed due to insufficient snowfall, J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah stated that fresh dates for the Khelo India Winter Games cannot be announced yet but expressed hope that predicted snowfall in the coming days could allow the event to take place in early March.

Feb 23, 2025

Congress demands judicial probe into mysterious deaths in Kathua rejecting govt's inquiries

Following the mysterious deaths of two men in Kathua district, the Jammu and Kashmir government has constituted a six-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the incidents. However, the Congress party has demanded a judicial inquiry, citing concerns over transparency.

Feb 23, 2025

CM Rekha Gupta meets Amit Shah, chairs BJP meet on eve of Delhi Assembly session

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah before chairing a meeting of BJP's legislature party on the eve of the first session of the new Assembly that is likely to see the tabling of a key CAG report on the first day of the session itself.

Feb 23, 2025

Anna university sexual assault case: TN Police seize 100 sovereign gold, luxury car from accused

The Greater Chennai Police have recovered 100 sovereigns of gold and a luxury car from Gnanasekharan, a biryani vendor, who was arrested in connection with the sexual assault of an engineering student at Anna University on December 23, 2024.

Feb 23, 2025

Some leaders, backed by foreign powers, flay Hindu beliefs & traditions: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a veiled attack on opposition leaders on Sunday, accusing them of "mocking" and "ridiculing" Hindu religion, faith and beliefs with the backing of foreign powers.

Feb 23, 2025

Committed to reduce medical expenses for every Indian: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that the Central government is committed to reduce the medical expenses for every Indian, which has been a pressing issue, especially for the economically weaker sections.

Feb 23, 2025

NC MLA's private member's bill on alcohol ban stirs row in J&K

For the first time in the Legislative history of Jammu and Kashmir, a ruling party MLA has piloted a bill that will most likely be defeated but has in the meantime created a big controversy.

Feb 23, 2025

Atishi to be Delhi Assembly's first woman LoP

AAP MLA and former Delhi Chief Minister Atishi was appointed as the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Delhi Assembly on Sunday during the party's legislative meeting, marking a historic first for the national capital.

Feb 23, 2025