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Ekta Kumari from J&K scripts history: First girl cadet to command NCC Republic Day parade

Ekta Kumari from J&K has created history by becoming the first cadet from the region to command the All India NCC Girls Contingent during the Republic Day function of 2025. Additionally, two Paralympians from Jammu and Kashmir, Rakesh Kumar and Sheetal Devi, will be special guests at the parade.

Jan 24, 2025

Kerala: Close relative of Indian cricketer Minnu Mani killed in tiger attack

A 45-year-old tribal woman, aunt of Indian cricketer Minnu Mani, was mauled to death by a tiger on Friday in Mananthavady of Kerala's Wayanad district.

Jan 24, 2025

Ordnance factory blast: Rajnath Singh condoles death of workers

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday condoled the death of workers in a blast at the Ordnance Factory at Bhandara, Maharashtra. At least eight people died and seven others were injured in the explosion.

Jan 24, 2025

SC defers plea for verification of EVMs used in Haryana polls; hearing on Feb 11

The Supreme Court on Friday deferred hearing on a plea filed by Congress leaders seeking verification of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) used during the Haryana Assembly polls.

Jan 24, 2025

Telangana govt hands over Hyderabad kidney racket case to CID

The Telangana government has decided to entrust to the Crime Investigation Department (CID) the investigation into a kidney racket that was busted three days ago at a private hospital in Saroornagar on the outskirts of Hyderabad.

Jan 24, 2025

Madhya Pradesh govt bans sale of liquor at religious sites

In a significant step, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav-led Madhya Pradesh cabinet on Friday approved a proposal to put a ban on the sale of liquor at religious sites in the state.

Jan 24, 2025

Fan's murder case: SC to hear plea challenging Darshan's bail today; we've done our work, says K'taka HM

Commenting on the appeal filed by the Karnataka Police challenging granting of bail to Kannada superstar Darshan in connection with the sensational fan murder case that is coming up before the Supreme Court on Friday, Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara stated that the department has done its work.

Jan 24, 2025

Kangana Ranaut bashes Indian politicians over 'Pin-Drop Silence' on 'Emergency' protest

Kangana Ranaut's latest cinematic venture "Emergency" has managed to create quite a stir. After the biographical drama faced protest, the diva used social media to take a dig at the Indian politicians for their pin-drop silence on the matter.

Jan 24, 2025

Huge blast at ordnance factory in Maharashtra's Bhandara, 8 killed

At least eight people were killed and seven others injured in a massive blast at an ordnance factory in Maharashtra's Bhandara district on Friday.

Jan 24, 2025

Paytm denies new ED notice as stock prices take a hit

Paytm has clarified that it has not received any new notice from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in relation to an ongoing investigation into a cryptocurrency scam. This clarification comes in response to emails sent by the stock exchanges seeking information about the alleged ED investigation.

Jan 24, 2025

Cybercriminals target rural bank in Karnataka, siphon off Rs 2.3 crore

Cyber criminals have siphoned off Rs 2.3 crore after targeting a rural bank in Ballari district of Karnataka, said officials on Friday.

Jan 24, 2025

Sonu Singh, ex-MLA Anant Singh's aide arrested in Bihar firing case

After the Nauranga-Jalalpur firing incident in Bihar, Sonu Singh, the main accused, surrendered to the Patna Police on Friday and was subsequently arrested.

Jan 24, 2025

His life, ideals will continue to inspire every generation: PM Modi pays tribute to Karpoori Thakur

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tributes to Bharat Ratna and former Chief Minister of Bihar, Karpoori Thakur, on his 101th birth anniversary, saying that his life and ideals will continue to inspire every generation of the country.

Jan 24, 2025

Nothing to fear about Waqf Bill as it seeks ending misuse, says Jagdambika Pal

Jagdambika Pal, the Chairperson of the joint parliamentary committee on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, has said there was nothing to fear about the Bill and no religious place will be snatched from anyone.

Jan 24, 2025

Sandeep Dikshit demands CBI, ED arrest Sisodia following new revelations on liquor scam

Congress candidate from the New Delhi Assembly constituency, Sandeep Dikshit, on Friday, called for the immediate arrest of AAP leader Manish Sisodia by the CBI and ED. His statement follows the emergence of a purported audio clip in which a ruling party MLA is allegedly heard warning the former Deputy Chief Minister against involvement in a liquor 'scam.'

Jan 24, 2025