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Body delivered in parcel to woman in Andhra Pradesh

A woman in Andhra Pradesh's West Godavari district was shocked on receiving a parcel containing the body of an unidentified person.

Dec 20, 2024

High drama as arrested BJP MLC Ravi claims conspiracy hatched to kill him

High drama surrounding the arrest of a BJP MLC continued C.T. Ravi alleging that the police were hatching a conspiracy to kill him in their custody in Belagavi district of Karnataka.

Dec 20, 2024

Ambedkar row: INDIA bloc stages protest march against HM Shah; slams BJP's 'diversionary tactics'

The INDIA bloc staged a protest march from Vijay Chowk to Parliament on Friday, demanding an apology from and resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah over his remarks on Dr B.R. Ambedkar, which they labelled as "derogatory" and "unacceptable."

Dec 20, 2024

Man commits suicide after Kerala Cooperative bank fails to return deposit

With several Cooperative Banks in Kerala facing financial issues due to alleged manipulation, the body of a depositor was found hanging near the Kattapana Rural Development Cooperative Society.

Dec 20, 2024

Range Rover's India-Made Model to Boost Luxury SUV Segment [Details on colour, price, new features]

Range Rover has launched its first 'Made in India' model, the 2025 Range Rover Sport, exclusively for the Indian market. The vehicle, a product of Tata Motors Group, is built on the MLA-Flex platform and comes with new features like perforated semi-aniline leather seats and a 13.1-inch curved touchscreen.

Dec 20, 2024

NHRC discusses welfare of elderly with global experts

Suggestions on healthcare and nutritional needs of the elderly and their economic security, social inclusion, and quality of life from experts from the WHO, among others, dominated the agenda at a seminar organised by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)

Dec 20, 2024

Putin once again hails strength of India's growing economy under PM Modi

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday once again acknowledged India's growing economic prowess while highlighting his government's continued efforts to keep the overall economic situation in the country normal and stable despite the long and ongoing conflict with Ukraine.

Dec 20, 2024

K'taka: Cong accuses BJP leader of using derogatory words for woman minister

The Karnataka Congress on Thursday accused former BJP national general secretary and MLC C.T. Ravi of using derogatory words towards Minister for Women and Child Welfare Laxmi Hebbalkar on the floor of the house during the Session, demanding stern action against him.

Dec 20, 2024

PM Modi speaks with King Charles, reaffirms commitment to bolster India-UK ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke with Britain's King Charles III, holding discussions "on a number of subjects of mutual interest", besides exchanging greetings on the upcoming festive occasions of Christmas and the New Year.

Dec 20, 2024

Indian Navy speedboat-ferry crash: Admiral condoles tragedy; probe ordered

Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi and the Indian Navy on Thursday offered condolences to grieving families of victims who lost their lives in the naval speedboat and passenger ferry collision in the Arabian Sea on Wednesday, even as the search continues for 2 missing persons.

Dec 20, 2024

SIA Files Chargesheet Against Mian Qayoom in Babar Qadri Murder Case

Senior advocate and former president of High Court Bar Association accused of orchestrating Qadri's killing through terrorist outfit TRF over professional rivalry and criticism

Dec 20, 2024

Omar confident of J&K's early statehood restoration after positive talks with Amit Shah

After assuming charge as Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir on October 16, Omar Abdullah met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah for the second time.

Dec 19, 2024

Chapter on Kashmiri Sufi saint won't be deleted from school syllabus: CM Omar Abdullah

Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah assured on Thursday that a chapter on Kashmiri patron Sufi saint, Sheikh Noor-Ud-Din Wali, also called Sheikh-ul-Alam, will not be deleted from class 9 syllabus.

Dec 19, 2024

Ensure immediate medical assistance to fasting farmer leader, SC tells Punjab govt

The Supreme Court on Thursday told the Punjab government to ensure immediate medical assistance and checkup for farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on fast unto death.

Dec 19, 2024

1.18 cr houses sanctioned under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Urban

Under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban (PMAY-U) a total of 1.18 crore houses have been sanctioned by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), out of which 1.14 crore have been grounded and 88.32 lakh are completed/delivered to the beneficiaries including homeless across the country.

Dec 19, 2024