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Court Directs Police to Register Case, Probe Ansiba’s Plaint
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CBI Arrests IAS Officer in Haryana Government Funds Misappropriation Case
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday took a senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer into custody in connection with a multi‑million‑rupee scheme…
India’s Top IT Fund Managers Share Outlook in Value Research Survey
India’s leading information‑technology (IT) fund managers participated in a survey conducted by Value Research, a market‑research firm that tracks mutual‑fund performance. The questionnaire, titled…
England Can Tap 2022 Trent Bridge Memories to Boost Nottingham Test, Says Coach
England’s coaching staff believes the team can draw on the vivid recollection of New Zealand’s landmark victory at Trent Bridge in 2022 as a psychological edge…
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British basketball player Tobi Lawal has declared his intention to “live” in the gym as he seeks to establish himself in the NBA after…
Zoe Backstedt Retains British National Elite Women’s Time Trial Title in Lampeter
London — Zoe Backstedt secured her second consecutive British national elite women’s time trial title on Saturday, cementing her dominance in a discipline that…
Counsel for Siya Goyal Says Custodial Confession Inadmissible, Seeks Apology from Brother Sahil Goyal
In the Ketan Agarwal murder case, the counsel for accused Siya Goyal maintained that any confession obtained during custodial interrogation remains inadmissible under current…
Temperatures hit record levels in western Europe
Record-breaking heat has gripped western Europe, with France, Spain and Italy experiencing the most severe impacts from an ongoing heatwave affecting the region. The…
Clean Sweep for Mamdani-Backed Candidates in New York's Democratic Primary as Lander Defeats Goldman in Gaza War-Divided Race
NEW YORK — A progressive slate of candidates backed by Zohran Mamdani achieved a decisive victory in New York's Democratic primary elections, highlighted by…
Ethanol: India’s Green Fuel Revolution or a Billion-Dollar Family Affair?
India’s ambitious ethanol blending program was sold as a triple win—cutting oil imports, boosting farmer incomes, and slashing carbon emissions. But as the policy…
Corruption in Religious Bodies Continues Unabated in India
The recent case of theft at the Ram Temple has brought to light the recurring issue of corruption within religious bodies in India. This…
Ladakh Cracks Down on Reckless Tourism: ₹2 Lakh Fines and Vehicle Seizures Signal New Era of Wildlife Protection
LEH, Ladakh — In an unprecedented enforcement action, the Ladakh administration has penalized four tourists with fines totaling ₹2 lakh (approximately $2,400) and impounded…
Eknath Shinde’s Rare Praise for Uddhav Thackeray Highlights Maharashtra’s Shifting Political Fault Lines
MUMBAI — In an unexpected moment of candor, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde publicly acknowledged the political acumen of his longtime rival, Uddhav Thackeray,…
India’s Offbeat Destinations Face a Tourism Paradox: Economic Boom or Cultural Erosion?
MUMBAI — For decades, India’s hidden gems—remote valleys, untouched backwaters, and mountain hamlets—offered travelers an escape from the chaos of mass tourism. But as…
Lionel Messi Surpasses Rivelino’s World Cup Record with Sixth Outside-the-Box Goal
Argentina captain Lionel Messi has rewritten FIFA World Cup history, becoming the first player to score six goals from outside the penalty area in…
West Bengal BJP Government Pushes Uniform Civil Code Bill Amid Political and Legal Controversy
KOLKATA — The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in West Bengal is set to introduce a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill in the state…
India Rejects Pakistan’s Karachi Attack Allegations, Calls for End to Terrorism as State Policy
NEW DELHI — India has forcefully dismissed Pakistan’s allegations of involvement in the recent terrorist attack on a paramilitary headquarters in Karachi, labeling the…
Fourteen Killed in Saudi Aramco Helicopter Crash in Ras Tanura: Investigation Under Way as Global Energy Hub Faces Scrutiny
RIYADH — A helicopter operated by Saudi Aramco, the world’s largest oil producer, crashed Sunday in the eastern Saudi city of Ras Tanura, killing…
India’s T20 Experiment Deepens as Yadav and Shedge Debut While Sooryavanshi Remains Benched
MALAHIDE, Ireland — India’s quest to balance experimentation with competitiveness took another turn on Wednesday as the team handed T20 International debuts to leg-spinner…
NASA Attempts First Commercial Rescue of Aging Swift Telescope to Prevent Uncontrolled Reentry
NASA has launched a high-stakes mission to intercept and stabilize the decommissioned Swift Gamma-Ray Burst Observatory, a 20-year-old telescope at risk of an uncontrolled…
India’s Leisure Crisis: How Rising Costs Are Pushing Hobbies Out of Reach for Millions
MUMBAI — The simple joys of life—playing cricket with friends, strumming a guitar, or capturing a sunset through a camera lens—are slipping away for…
13-Year-Old Girl Allegedly Gang-Raped Over Four Days in Rajasthan; 10 Arrested as Investigation Expands
SRIGANGANAGAR, RAJASTHAN — A 13-year-old girl was allegedly subjected to repeated sexual assault by more than a dozen individuals over four days in Sriganganagar…
Karnataka’s Bidadi AI City: A Tech Hub Dream Collides With Land Disputes and Environmental Fears
BENGALURU — Karnataka’s vision of building India’s first artificial intelligence-driven city in Bidadi, a peri-urban area 35 kilometers southwest of Bengaluru, has ignited a…
Uddhav Thackeray Accuses BJP of "Operation Devendra" in Bid to Disqualify Six Rebel MPs
MUMBAI — Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) chief Uddhav Thackeray has escalated his faction’s political battle against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) by demanding…