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Twisha Sharma case: CBI accuses Giribala, Samarth of abetment of suicide
The Central Bureau of Investigation has filed a chargesheet in the death of Twisha Sharma, naming former district judge Giribala Singh and lawyer Samarth…
Jharkhand government cancels JSSC-CGL exam, all exams conducted by tainted firm
Students in Jharkhand celebrated the cancellation of the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) Combined Graduate Level (CGL) exam and all other examinations conducted by…
Death of Trinamool Leader Raises Corruption Questions Amid West Bengal Political Crisis
A senior Trinamool Congress leader died suddenly on Tuesday, triggering immediate political fallout and reigniting longstanding allegations of corruption within West Bengal's ruling party,…
NASA Selects Four Companies to Provide Payload Processing Services Under Expanded Contract
NASA has officially selected four companies to provide specialized payload processing services under the Spacecraft Processing Operations Contract on-ramp provision. This strategic move is…
FIFA Chief Operating Officer Departs Amid Turmoil Over Controversial Investment Strategy
FIFA Chief Operating Officer Kevin Lamour has resigned from his position, marking a dramatic rupture within the global soccer governing body as tensions mount…
Bad in every aspect’: derided low-tech animation Niu Lai rivals blockbusters at Chinese box office
A low‑budget, hand‑drawn animated film titled Niu Lai has surged into China’s top box‑office rankings, drawing audiences who describe its rough animation and storytelling…
Hayden Panettiere’s Death Sparks New Questions About Hollywood’s Treatment of Child Stars
Hayden Panettiere, the former child star whose career spanned decades and defined a generation of television and film, has died at the age of…
Students End Hunger Strike After Jharkhand Cancels Exam, But Remain Firm on CBI Probe
Jharkhand students have called off a hunger strike that had been underway for several days after the state government announced the cancellation of the…
NSG dog Donny receives Army honour for Red Fort blast operations
The Chief of Army Staff presented a commendation to NSG K‑9 Donny for his role in the Red Fort blast operations, according to an…
Four Kanwariyas Feared Drowned While Bathing in Ganga at Farrukhabad
Four pilgrims participating in the annual Kanwar Yatra were feared drowned on Thursday while bathing in the Ganga River at Panchal Ghat in Farrukhabad…
SFI Holds Programme on Kannur University Campus Despite Denial of Permission
The Student Front of India (SFI) organized a public meeting on the campus of Kannur University in Kerala on Tuesday, proceeding with the event…
Police Record UDF Leader’s Statement in Kozhikode Corporation Anthem Row
Kozhikode, Kerala – Kerala Police have recorded the statement of a United Democratic Front leader as part of an investigation into a controversy that…
DMK regime created Enforcement Bureau-CID to control drug menace, says Udhayanidhi
Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin announced the formation of a specialized Enforcement Bureau within the state’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to address what he…
The End of 'Woke 1.0' and the Reckoning for Progressive Politics
LONDON — The cultural and political era widely labeled "Woke 1.0" has reached a definitive close, leaving progressive movements to confront a resurgent right-wing…
Lookout Notice Issued for Man Accused of Harassing Student on KSRTC Bus
A man has been placed under a lookout notice by Kerala Police after a female student reported harassment on a KSRTC bus in Thiruvananthapuram,…
Tamil Nadu Government Announces Health Insurance Scheme for Senior Citizens
CHENNAI — The Tamil Nadu government has announced a new health insurance programme for senior citizens, aiming to provide coverage to the state’s elderly…
Citizen-led food safety watch teams will be formed at taluk level in Karnataka, says Health Minister
Bengaluru, Karnataka – The Karnataka government announced on Thursday that citizen‑led food safety watch teams will be created at the taluk level to strengthen…
Kerala Lokayukta Orders Removal of Unauthorized, Hazardous Utility Installations From Bridges
The state anti-corruption ombudsman has issued a sweeping directive to strip metal pipes and telecommunication cables that have been affixed to public bridges without…
25‑Year‑Old Man From Assam Arrested in Gujarat Over ₹1,071‑Crore Digital Fraud Scheme
A 25‑year‑old man from Assam was taken into custody in Gujarat on Thursday, after police said he helped move more than ₹1,071 crore (about…
12 women, 6 minority leaders part of BJP's new national team under Nitin Nabin
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) unveiled a reshaped national executive on Thursday, appointing twelve women and six leaders from minority communities to serve under…
Hanuman Paisa Dispute Leads to Kidnapping of Odisha Businessman; Journalist and Woman Cop Held
A high-profile kidnapping in western Odisha has reignited concerns about the exploitation of religious beliefs for financial gain, as a local businessman was abducted…
NASA's Curiosity Rover Marks 14 Years on Mars, Continues Scientific Exploration
NASA's Curiosity rover celebrated its 14th landing anniversary on Mars this week, marking over a decade and a half of continuous scientific exploration on…
Why a vote on taxing California’s billionaires is being watched around the world
A ballot measure proposing new taxes on California’s billionaires is attracting international scrutiny as a critical test of concentrated wealth’s political power and the…
Pole dancing takes center stage at Edinburgh Fringe as art form evolves beyond strip clubs
Edinburgh — The 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe is hosting at least four pole‑dancing productions that frame the discipline as a serious artistic medium, a…