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Controversy erupts over Bhoota Kola, popularised by 'Kantara'

A controversy has erupted over the famous folk dance form of Bhoota Kola. Recently, a user on X shared a clip of the dance, which was popularised by the Rishab Shetty-starrer 'Kantara'.

Dec 2, 2024

India's PRAGATI offers gridlock to growth lesson for global leaders: Oxford University study

India's PRAGATI platform launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2015 has succeeded in fast-tracking stalled infrastructure projects to ensure their completion offers lessons for global leaders on how a nation can power its way to progress, according to an Oxford University study.

Dec 2, 2024

Telangana HC asks police to preserve bodies of Maoists killed in encounter

The Telangana High Court on Monday directed police to preserve the bodies of seven Maoists killed in an alleged exchange of fire with police in Mulugu district on Sunday.

Dec 2, 2024

Kerala demands gender-inclusive & responsible tourism practices

A conference was held in Kerala on Monday which called for gender-inclusive and responsible tourism practices in the state.

Dec 2, 2024

Businessman shot dead in Sahibganj, questions raised on law and order in Jharkhand

In a shocking incident, prominent businessman Shaligram Mandal was shot dead in broad daylight in Jharkhand's Sahibganj district. The attack has sent shockwaves through the region and raised serious concerns about the law-and-order situation in the state.

Dec 2, 2024

Unaccounted wealth worth Rs 137 crore seized during 4-day I-T raid at Rajasthan bizman's places

Unaccounted wealth amounting to Rs 137 crore was seized by the Income Tax Department during a four-day raid operation at 23 locations in Rajasthan and Mumbai connected to Udaipur-based transport businessman Tikam Singh Rao.

Dec 2, 2024

Setback for Kerala Chief Minister Vijayan as SC cancels govt job of late MLA's son

In a setback for Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, the Supreme Court on Monday refused to stay the Kerala High Court ruling, cancelling the state cabinet decision to give a government job to the son of late CPI-M MLA K.K. Ramachandran Nair.

Dec 2, 2024

Truck with over 200 kg poppy straw seized in J&K's Udhampur

Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Police on Monday seized a truck and arrested its driver in Udhampur district after over 200 kg of poppy straw was recovered from the vehicle.

Dec 2, 2024

Gurugram Traffic Police collect Rs 10.28 crore as fines in 11 months

The Gurugram Traffic Police have imposed challans amounting to Rs 10.28 crore against 1.46 lakh traffic offenders from January 2024 to November 2024 for wrong-side driving

Dec 2, 2024

Over 19,135 acres of poppy cultivation destroyed in seven years: Manipur govt report

Various law enforcing agencies, including Manipur Police, have destroyed 19,135.60 acres of illegal poppy cultivation in the state's 12 districts between 2017 and 2024.

Dec 2, 2024

Ajmer dargah: Maharana Pratap Sena demands probe into claims of ancient temple

Maharana Pratap Sena's national president, Rajvardhan Singh Parmar will address a press conference and file a petition in court on Monday, urging authorities to examine the historical authenticity of his claim that the revered Ajmer Dargah was originally a Hindu temple.

Dec 2, 2024

Mainstreaming Maoists: Time will tell if efforts of cops, K'taka govt will pay off

Following the recent encounter with Naxal leader Vikram Gowda (44) in the Kabbinale forest region of Hebri taluk in Udupi district, Karnataka, the Anti-Naxal Force (ANF) has intensified combing operations in the area.

Dec 2, 2024

Joe Biden's U-turn on son Hunter 'exposes' US Department of Justice that indicted Gautam Adani, other Group figures

US President Joe Biden's surprise move to issue a sweeping pardon for eldest son Hunter Biden, convicted for gun crimes and tax violations charges, has sparked off a flurry of reactions and backlash from within the political fraternity, including President-elect Donald Trump, and raised questions about the indictment against the Adani Group.

Dec 2, 2024

MP Minister Sarang slams Mehbooba Mufti for comparing India to Bangladesh

Madhya Pradesh Minister of Sports and Youth Welfare, Vishwas Sarang, has slammed People's Democratic Party (PDP) chief and former Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti over her remarks comparing India's treatment of minorities to that in Bangladesh.

Dec 2, 2024

Choreographer, stock market trader held for drug peddling in Hyderabad

Cyberabad Police have arrested a choreographer, a stock market trader and an architect for MDMA consumption and peddling.

Dec 2, 2024