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Siddaramaiah quits as Karnataka CM, but Governor’s absence adds twist

Bengaluru/IBNS: Congress veteran Siddaramaiah on Thursday submitted his resignation as Karnataka Chief Minister, paving the way for the party’s crisis-manager DK Shivakumar to replace him.

Aadhaar, PAN Cards, Votes — Illegal Bangladeshis Who Gamed the Indian System Now Flee as Bengal Begins Deportation Drive

Hakimpur, Basirhat, West Bengal — The questions came fast, one after another, from a reporter at the border. Do you have a PAN card? Yes. Aadhaar card? Yes. Swastha Sathi health card? Yes. Did you vote? Yes. How many times? Two, three times.

‘No more road blockage!’: Muslims offer Eid namaz at Kolkata’s Brigade after BJP govt crackdown

Kolkata/IBNS: Thousands of Muslims on Thursday moved from Red Road to Brigade Parade Ground to offer namaz (prayers) as the new BJP-led West Bengal government enforced restrictions on road blockages caused by religious congregations.

Karnataka power shift: Siddaramaiah announces resignation as CM at breakfast meet with Shivakumar

Bengaluru/IBNS: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday announced his decision to step down, signalling a major leadership transition in the Congress-ruled state and bringing an apparent end to the prolonged tussle with deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar, media reports said.

2 dead, 5 missing after boat capsizes in Ganga near Bihar’s Barh

Patna/IBNS: Two people have died and five others are missing after a boat carrying around 14–15 passengers capsized in the Ganga river near Umanath Ganga Ghat in Bihar’s Barh subdivision on Thursday.

Cash buried under Bengal farmland: Over 2 crore recovered after arrest of TMC’s Baduria civic chief

More than ₹2.24 crore in cash allegedly buried beneath farmland was recovered in West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas district a day after TMC leader Dipankar Bhattacharya’s arrest, reports said.

Historic shift in India’s defence sector as private firms enter race to build AMCA stealth fighter

In a major boost to India’s defence manufacturing ambitions, the Centre has issued the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft, or AMCA — India’s first indigenously developed fifth-generation stealth fighter jet.

'He is in Lord Shiva’s abode': Hyderabad mountaineer’s family decides to leave his body on Everest

The family of Arun Kumar Tiwari, the Hyderabad mountaineer who died while descending from Mount Everest last week, has decided not to bring back his body, saying the mountain was “Lord Shiva’s abode” and recovery operations at such extreme altitudes were too dangerous.

Vijay meets PM Modi in Delhi; raises Mekedatu Dam row, Tamil anthem demand

C Joseph Vijay met Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Wednesday during his first official visit to the national capital after assuming office earlier this month.

Amit Shah chairs high-level India-Pakistan border security review in Rajasthan

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday chaired a high-level security review meeting in Bikaner to comprehensively assess security challenges in districts located along the Indo-Pakistan border.

‘Please stay hydrated’: PM Modi sounds alarm as severe heatwave sweeps across India

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday issued an advisory to citizens amid the severe heatwave conditions prevailing across large parts of the country.

Jolt to Opposition! Supreme Court upholds SIR, says ECI can examine citizenship within limits

New Delhi/IBNS: The Opposition’s criticism of the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) voter revision exercise suffered a setback after the Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld the legality of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar and other states, media reports said.

CMRL money laundering case: ED raids Pinarayi Vijayan’s house

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday carried out searches at 12 locations across Kerala, including the residences linked to former chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan, in connection with an investigation into alleged financial transactions between his daughter Veena T’s IT firm and chemical company Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL).

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay writes to PM Modi against Karnataka’s Mekedatu Dam plan

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging the Centre to reject Karnataka’s proposed Mekedatu dam project on the Cauvery river, escalating the long-running inter-state water dispute.

Twisha Sharma death case: CBI probes husband’s claims, deleted chats and pregnancy row

The death of model-actor Twisha Sharma has entered a crucial new phase after the Central Bureau of Investigation formally took over the probe and began re-examining allegations surrounding her death at her marital home in Bhopal.

Siddaramaiah to resign? Congress eyes leadership change in Karnataka

The Congress high command has reportedly asked Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to step down and take up a larger role in national politics through the Rajya Sabha, several media reports said, quoting party sources.

Tokyo hosts crucial India-Japan talks on skilled workforce mobility

A joint seminar was held in Tokyo on Monday to discuss workforce mobility and cooperation between India and Japan, bringing together Japanese policymakers, industry leaders, academic institutions, and workforce mobility stakeholders to explore long-term collaboration in skilled workforce mobility and human resource development between the two nations.

Jammu and Kashmir: Gulmarg Gondola shut for 2 days after 300 tourists rescued from midair ordeal

The Gulmarg Gondola service in Jammu and Kashmir will remain suspended for two consecutive days after more than 300 passengers were left stranded midair on Monday following a major technical malfunction.

Kolkata finally keeps date with Chingrighata Metro link after years of Mamata-era roadblocks

The long-delayed Chingrighata stretch of Kolkata Metro’s Orange Line has finally been completed, ending years of uncertainty over one of the city’s most critical infrastructure links.

‘No option left’: Illegal Bangladeshi immigrants gather at Bengal border seeking return after BJP govt crackdown

Kolkata/IBNS: Large crowds of illegal Bangladeshi migrants gathered near border areas in West Bengal amid an ongoing crackdown on them by the newly elected Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government, media reports said.

Big strategic move: India and US join forces on rare earth supply chain

Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday signed a Framework on the “Securing of Supply in the Mining and Processing of Critical Minerals and Rare Earths”, aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation across the strategic sector.

Suspended Bengal BDO on the run arrested after drunk-driving crash

Suspended Rajganj Block Development Officer (BDO) Prasanta Barman, an accused in the kidnapping and murder case of Salt Lake gold trader Swapan Kamaliya, was detained on Monday in New Town in connection with a drink-and-drive incident, media reports said.

India, Canada accelerate CEPA trade deal talks during Goyal’s Ottawa visit

Ottawa: India and Canada on Tuesday accelerated negotiations on a proposed trade agreement aimed at expanding economic ties and boosting bilateral trade during Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal’s visit to Canada.

'Trump loves India': Marco Rubio defends US President after 'hellhole' row

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio found himself fielding an unexpected question about racist remarks targeting Indians during a joint press briefing with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in New Delhi on Sunday.

'Swaying in winds': Kolkata’s giant Messi statue faces possible red card, may be removed completely

Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata’s towering 70-foot statue of Lionel Messi, unveiled during the football icon’s visit to the city last year, could soon be removed after officials reportedly detected major structural flaws during an inspection.

Panic in Gulmarg: Hundreds left hanging mid-air as Gondola malfunctions, rescue operation on

Hundreds of passengers were left stranded mid-air after the Gondola cable car system in Gulmarg developed a technical snag on Monday, triggering a major rescue operation.

'Every country has stupid people': Marco Rubio calls racist remarks against Indians 'dumb comments'

New Delhi/IBNS: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday described alleged racist remarks targeting Indians and Indian-Americans as “dumb comments” made by “stupid people” while responding to a journalist during a press briefing in New Delhi.

‘Pained by narrative of delayed probe’: SC hands over Twisha Sharma case to CBI, restrains media

New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Monday ordered the transfer of the Twisha Sharma death case to the Central Bureau of Investigation, expressing “pain” over a growing narrative that the judiciary was delaying a fair probe into the high-profile case, media reports said.

Eight of family drown in Karnataka river while collecting mussels

Eight members of a single family, including seven women, drowned in a river in Karnataka’s Uttara Kannada district on Sunday after sudden strong currents swept through the area during a mussel-collecting trip, local authorities and media reports said.

Big crackdown in Bengal: Suvendu Adhikari-led govt to set up holding centres in every district for illegal immigrants

The West Bengal government has directed all district administrations to establish “holding centres” for apprehended illegal immigrants, including Bangladeshi nationals and Rohingyas, who are awaiting deportation or repatriation.