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Nearly 400 remain missing in Hawaii after deadly wildfires

Nearly 400 people remain unaccounted for following the devastating wildfires in Hawaii's Maui Island which have claimed at least 115 lives since its eruption on August 8.

Aug 26, 2023

End of road for OPS in AIADMK politics?

Former Tamil Nadu deputy chief minister and expelled AIADMK leader, O. Panneerselvam seems to have lost out totally to his opponent in AIADMK politics, Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS)

Aug 26, 2023

Govt imposes 20% export duty on parboiled rice with immediate effect

Just days after assuring that there are no plans to restrict export of non-Basmati parboiled rice, the Centre late on Friday imposed 20 per cent export duty on par-boiled rice with immediate effect.

Aug 26, 2023

Income Tax Dept launches revamped website with add-on features; Mega Menu with new features

In order to enhance taxpayer experience and keep pace with new technology, the Income Tax Department has revamped its national website (www.incometaxindia.gov.in) with a user-friendly interface, value-added features and new modules.

Aug 26, 2023

Over 450 luxury cars being arranged for G20 Summit

Luxury vehicles are making their way to Delhi from cities like Mumbai, Chandigarh and Agra, all in preparation for the highly-anticipated G20 summit scheduled to take place at the newly-upgraded Pragati Maidan here on September 9-10.

Aug 26, 2023

Sonu Sood helps this youth achieve his dream of becoming pilot

Actor Sonu Sood had helped a man named Vamshi financially for his career and the latter has now become a pilot.

Aug 26, 2023

Goa police issue 'Look out notice' against 6 for placing goddess idol in front of church

Goa Police have issued a look out notice against six persons who allegedly trespassed into a church's property and placed the idol of a goddess atop a structure in front of the place of worship in Sancoale in the coastal state.

Aug 26, 2023

Amid agitation, J&K Govt assures to address concerns of toll plaza, smart meters [details]

As different political and social groups have called for Jammu Bandh, higher-ups in the administration seek to address the people's grievances.

Aug 26, 2023

UP shocker: Viral video shows teacher asking school kids to beat Muslim kid; gets away with apology [details]

Many rightfully rued the broken social fabric of the nation whose Constitution reflects, encourages and stands for unity in diversity.

Aug 25, 2023

Rahul Gandhi supports agitating groups to retrieve party's lost ground in Ladakh [details]

Some groups have been spearheading the agitation in Ladakh in support of their four major demands including full-fledged statehood for Ladakh, and implementation of the Sixth Schedule to protect the interest of the tribal people of Ladakh.

Aug 25, 2023

G20 in Delhi: Restrictions affect auto-rickshaws, taxis, and bus services [details inside]

In view of the upcoming G20 Summit in the national capital, the Delhi Traffic Police on Friday imposed a ban on auto-rickshaws and taxis from entering or operating in the New Delhi district from 5 a.m. on September 9 to 11:59 p.m. on September 10.

Aug 25, 2023

Cauvery Dispute: SC refuses to pass any interim direction on water release issue

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to pass any interim direction on the plea filed by Tamil Nadu demanding the release of Cauvery water from Karnataka dams.

Aug 25, 2023

Trump arrested, released for the fourth time; poses for mugshot

Former US President Donald Trump surrendered at a county jail in Georgia in an alleged case of racketeering to overturn the outcome of the state's vote count in the 2020 presidential election.

Aug 25, 2023

Trump mocks Indian accent of Vice President Kamala Harris, says she "speaks in rhyme"

Taking a jab at Indian-American Vice President Kamala Harris' accent, saying she "speaks in rhyme", former US President Donald Trump said that he does not see her as a presidential candidate for Democrats.

Aug 25, 2023

Prescription Rules: Regulations mandating doctors to prescribe generic drugs put on hold

The newly-notified Registered Medical Practitioner (Professional Conduct) Regulations, 2023, by the National Medical Commission (NMC), has been held in abeyance by the Union government.

Aug 25, 2023