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UP woman claims gangrape; Later held with lover for husband’s murder
An alleged kidnapping and gang rape case turned out to be a well-planned gruesome murder after the victim was found guilty of killing her 40-year-old husband with her lover on February 16…
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PM Modi-led panel finalises name of next Chief Election Commissioner
New Delhi: The selection committee headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi which met here this evening is learnt to have recommended the name of the next chief election commissioner to President Droupadi…
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B-Tech KIIT student from Nepal dies by hanging in Odisha
A third-year BTech student from Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) in Bhubaneswar, Odisha was found dead in her hostel on Sunday, February 16. Prakriti Lamsal, a student from Nepal allegedly took her…
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Tahawwur Hussain Rana visited North, South India before 26/11: Officials
New Delhi: Tahawwur Hussain Rana’s possible extradition from the US in connection with the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks could provide important leads into his travels in parts of north and south India…
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Over 1.44 cr devotees take dip in Sangam daily over one month of Maha Kumbh
Mahakumbh Nagar: Prayagraj is witnessing an unparalleled spectacle of faith as Maha Kumbh 2025 continues to set new records in religious and cultural gatherings with each passing day. For 30 days, an…
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Zakir Hussain left out from Grammys’ ‘In Memoriam’ section
New Delhi: Four-time Grammy winner and Indian tabla maestro Zakir Hussain was excluded from the ‘In Memoriam’ segment that was streamed live as part of the 67th Grammy Awards ceremony, leaving many…
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AAP-led Delhi government model has failed: Chandrababu Naidu
New Delhi: Ahead of the Delhi assembly polls, TDP chief and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday said the AAP-led government model has “failed” and people should vote for…
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Air India announces ‘Namaste World’ sale from Feb 2-6
Air India on Sunday, February 2, announced their ‘Namaste World’ sale applying across all cabin classes of domestic and international routes. The sale went live at 12:01 am on February 2 and…
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JEE Mains Session 2 registration window open now, check here for details
Hyderabad: The National Testing Agency (NTA), on Saturday, February 1, opened its registration portal for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Mains 2025 Session 2 exams. The examinations will be held between April…
- Offbeat
USD 499 to attend birthday party! Reddit reacts
Some people throw surprise birthday parties for their friends, while some expect to be given a treat. However, this Reddit user’s friend found a third way—throwing a party for themselves but charging…
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Tiger occupied areas in India expanding, says recent study
Tiger-occupied areas in the country grew by approximately 3000 sq km each year marking a 30 per cent increase in their territory over the last two decades, said a recent study published…
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Rahul Gandhi defamation case: Lawyer unwell, hearing deferred to Feb 11
Sultanpur: Proceedings in a defamation case involving Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, scheduled to take place Thursday, January 30, were deferred after the Congress leader’s lawyer fell sick. Special Judge Shubham Verma…
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IAS aspirants drowning: Delhi HC sets aside rider on coaching centre to deposit Rs 2.5 cr
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Thursday, January 30, set aside a trial court direction to Rau’s IAS Study Circle CEO Abhishek Gupta to deposit Rs 2.5 crore at the time…
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UPI’s share in India’s digital payments surged to 83 pc: RBI report
Mumbai: The share of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) in India’s digital payments has surged from 34 percent in 2019 to an impressive 83 percent in 2024, with a remarkable CAGR (cumulative…
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Pioneer of heart surgery Dr KM Cherian passes away at 82
India lost one of its greatest heart surgeons Dr KM Cherian who passed away at the age of 82. He was in Bengaluru to attend a wedding when he collapsed. Despite rushing…
