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Remains of Kerala woman recovered from husbands woman, who disappeared 15 yrs ago

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala): Five people were taken into custody on Wednesday for the alleged murder of a woman who disappeared 15 years ago from Mannar in Kerala's Alappuzha district, media reported.

EAM Jaishankar, his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi vow to intensify efforts for early resolution of Ladakh row

Astana (Kazakhstan): India and China on Thursday committed to double down efforts to resolve the outstanding issues in eastern Ladakh soon and to "stabilize and rebuild" their relationship during a meeting where Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar firmly conveyed to Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi the importance of respecting the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

Hemant Soren returns as Jharkhand CM after 5 months in jail

Ranchi/IBNS: Hemant Soren was sworn in as Chief Minister of Jharkhand Thursday evening, completing a five-month political arc since January when he quit minutes before his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in an alleged land fraud case.

Over 30,000 pilgrims pay obeisance at Amarnath Cave; total number of pilgrims crosses 1 lakh

Srinagar: Over 30,000 pilgrims offered prayers at the Amarnath shrine in the south Kashmir Himalayas on Wednesday, media reported.

Lonavala Tragedy: Prohibitory orders issued at picnic spots after 5 people drown in waterfall

Pune/Lonavala: The Pune district administration has issued prohibitory orders at several popular picnic spots after a tragic incident where a woman and four children were swept away in a waterfall near Bhushi Dam in the Lonavala area on Sunday (July1).

'She should live her life on her own terms': Kerala HC on transwoman being forced to undergo conversion therapy

Thiruvananthapuram/IBNS: The Kerala High Court has jumped to the aid of a 19-year-old transwoman, who was allegedly forced to undergo conversion therapy by her family, media reports said.

Election Commission issues notice to Engineer Rashid over Lok Sabha poll expense

New Delhi/IBNS: The Election Commission of India has issued notice to newly-elected Lok Sabha MP Sheikh Abdul Rashid, also known as Engineer Rashid, over the expenditure in the parliamentary elections, media reports said.

Is Champai Soren, who quit for Hemant Soren to return as Jharkhand CM, upset?

Ranchi/IBNS: JMM veteran leader Champai Soren on Wednesday resigned as the Chief Minister paving way for party chief Hemant Soren to make a comeback in the post.

Telangana: In big relief for state employees, Revanth Reddy govt lifts 6-year ban on general transfers

Hyderabad/IBNS: In a huge relief to the state government employees, Telangana lifted the 6-year-ban on general transfers on Wednesday, media reports said.

Molestation charge against Bengal Guv: Former Raj Bhavan staffer moves Supreme Court questioning immunity to CV Ananda Bose

Kolkata/New Delhi/IBNS: Former Raj Bhavan staffer, who brought a molestation charge against West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose, on Wednesday moved the Supreme Court questioning the constitutional immunity granted to the Constitutional head of the state, media reports said.

Veteran BJP leader L K Advani admitted to hospital again

Veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Lal Krishna Advani was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Delhi again on Wednesday night, media reports said.

Amritpal Singh granted 4-day parole to take oath as MP from Punjab's Khadoor Sahib seat

New Delhi/IBNS: Radical preacher Amritpal Singh, who was elected the MP from Punjab's Khadoor Sahib seat after contesting the general elections from jail in Assam, has been granted a four-day parole, beginning Friday, to take the oath of office.

Agniveer Ajay Kumar's family was paid compensation: Indian Army clarifies after Rahul Gandhi's claim

New Delhi/IBNS: Hours after Rahul Gandhi's claim that Rajnath Singh "lied" to Parliament about compensation of Rs. 1 crore being handed over to Agniveer Ajay Kumar's family, the Indian Army has clarified that the money was indeed paid.

NDA partners get major representations on Cabinet panels

New Delhi/IBNS: With no single majority for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the National Democratic Alliance partners Wednesday got significant representations in the newly constituted Cabinet committees.

Champai Soren quits as Jharkhand CM, paves for Hemant Soren to take oath

Ranchi/IBNS: Paving the way for Hemant Soren to take over as the Jharkhand chief minister again, his close aide, Champai Soren, has resigned from the post just five months after taking oath.

S Jaishankar meets Russian FM Sergey Lavrov, voices concern over Indian nationals involved in war zone

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Russian FM Sergey Lavrov in Astana when he voiced concerns over Indian nationals involved in the war zone in Ukraine and pressed for their safe and expeditious return.

Those behind NEET paper leak incident will not be spared by the government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tells in Rajya Sabha

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday assured the nation that those behind the NEET paper leak incident will not be spared by the government.

India-Mongolia Joint military exercise Nomadic Elephant begins in Meghalaya

The 16th edition of India-Mongolia Joint Military Exercise Nomadic Elephant commenced on Wednesday, at Foreign Training Node, Umroi (Meghalaya).

PM Narendra Modi raises West Bengal 'flogging' incidents in his Rajya Sabha approach, targets opposition for 'selective approach'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday raised the recent flogging of women in West Bengal and the Sandeshkhali episode in the east Indian state and said the opposition's 'selective approach' in reacting to the incidents is 'worrying'.

Manipulation and misrepresentation: The dangers of supporting Khalistan lobbying

In the wake of recent electoral victories by a couple of radical leaders in Punjab, a dangerous trend has emerged with Pro-Khalistan Elements leveraging these outcomes to gain legitimacy and mobilize support in mainstream politics across the West.

Rajya Sabha: Narendra Modi targets Sonia Gandhi, says previous government was run by 'autopilot'

Amid the opposition walkout, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday addressed the Rajya Sabha when he targeted senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi and said the previous UPA-led government was run by 'autopilot' and 'remote control'.

Rahul Gandhi becomes Leader of Opposition: Here's the list of allowances and privileges he is entitled to

New Delhi/IBNS: After 10 years, thc country, which has witnessed a close contest between Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the opposition INDIA bloc in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, has got a Leader of Opposition as the Congress, the main opponent camp, has managed to get the desired number of seats for the post.

After hijab ban, Mumbai college bars students from wearing torn jeans, t-shirts, 'revealing dresses' on campus

Mumbai/IBNS: Days after banning hijab, NG Acharya and DK Marathe College in Mumbai has barred students from wearing torn jeans, t-shirts and "revealing dresses" on the campus, media reports said.

Chandrababu Naidu seeks face-to-face meeting Revanth Reddy, stirs political speculations

Vijayawada/IBNS: Stirring speculations, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has sought time for a face-to-face meeting with his Telangana counterpart Revanth Reddy over issues related to the bifurcation of the state, media reports said.

Private hospitals have to charge for dengue tests at fixed rates in Karnataka: State Health Minister

Bengaluru/IBNS: Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao is set to issue a circular setting a fixed rate for dengue tests at private hospitals in the state, media reports said.

Hathras Satsang stampede killing 121 people: Where is Bhole Baba, the self-styled godman?

Hathras/IBNS: Bhole Baba, the self-styled godman at whose Satsang 121 people died in stampede in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras on Tuesday, is still at large, police said.

PM Modi to address Rajya Sabha today, a day after ripping apart Congress in Lok Sabha

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Wednesday address the Rajya Sabha, a day after ripping apart Congress in the Lok Sabha during the Motion of Thanks to the President's Address.

Maitree: Indian Army contingent departs for 13th edition of India-Thailand joint military exercise

The Indian Army contingent departed recently for the 13th edition of India- Thailand joint military Exercise MAITREE.

Several envoys express shock, sadness over Hathras stampede tragedy which left 116 people dead

Envoys of several nations, including Israel and France, mourned the loss of lives in a stampede at a religious gathering, known as 'satsang', in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras district on Tuesday.

Ambanis organise mass weddings for underprivileged couples ahead of Anant-Radhika's grand union

In a series of grand pre-wedding celebrations marking the union of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant, the Amabnis organised a mass wedding for underprivileged couples.