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In this issue

March 27, 2025

SC Slams Order of Allahabad HC

The Bench, called the order \"shocking,\" criticised its observations as displaying \"total insensitivity\"

1 min

GE Delivers First Engine for Tejas MK 1A

GE Aerospace has delivered the first of 99 F404-IN20 engines to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft Mk 1A fight jet, the company said on Wednesday.

1 min

Narmada ghats gasp for breath amid pollution, apathy: Report

A recent survey on Narmada's ghats has painted a grim picture of environmental degradation, lack of basic amenities and serious safety concerns.

1 min

Now, ₹1lcr drainage bill scam in IMC

A fraud of Rs 11 crore has come to light in the drainage department of the Indore Municipal Corporation.

1 min

Jan Poshan Kendras to be formally inaugurated today

The formal inauguration of Jan Poshan Kendras will be made on Thursday.

1 min

Misuse of vehicles leads to two FIRs

One involves a car rental scam, another of illegal sale of truck

1 min

West Discom worker dies from fall after electrocution

35-year-old outsourced employee falls from height of 25 feet while installing electrical cables, succumbs to injuries during treatment

1 min

Truck loaded with illegal wood seized

Dispute between forest officials and traders

1 min

RSS Expands in Malwa Prant with 10% More Shakhas

As many as 10% more shakhas of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) have been established in Malwa Prant over the past year, bringing the total to 4,636 shakhas across the region.

1 min

Big Garden, Pond to Come Up in Pologround Area

In a step toward environmental improvement and urban beautification, Indore Municipal Corporation has announced the development of a big garden and pond in the Pologround area.

1 min

Youth, Two Friends Arrested for Staging Own Abduction

A youth and his two friends were arrested for staging a fake abduction and demanding Rs 1 lakh ransom from his father in Bhanwarkuan police station on Wednesday.

1 min

How ready are city highrise buildings against fire? Admin to find out

SPECIAL DRIVE | Starting today, focus on buildings with four floors or higher

1 min

Agri College students bay for dean's blood

Stage day-long protest alleging Singh created hostile environment on campus

1 min

Indore to Get Second Double-Decker Flyover on Kanadia Road

City will soon have its second double-decker flyover, to be constructed on Kanadia Road at an estimated cost of ₹165 crore.

1 min

IDA Presents Rs 1,509 Cr Budget for 2025-26 Fiscal

HIGHLIGHTS | Traffic improvements, development of master plan roads

2 mins

Thieves decamp with copper wire from Metro track

Thieves decamped with copper wire from a metro track between ISBT and Chandragupta metro stations under Hira Nagar police station limits, police said on Wednesday.

1 min

West Discom Sees 7.1% Growth in 2024-25 Fiscal

Indore Leads in Consumption

1 min

Ray of life: Abandoned infant set for new life with adoptive US couple

Born with cleft palate and cleft lip, the boy was left in the forest by his biological parents at just two months old

1 min

Farmers Offer New Crop to Chintaman Ganesh

A huge crowd gathered at ancient Chintaman Ganesh temple on the second traditional 'jatra' (fair) of Chaitra month on Wednesday.

1 min

Municipal Council's Anti-Encroachment Drive Tomorrow

MhowGaon Municipal Council will launch an anti-encroachment drive on the main road starting from Friday.

1 min

Only RRRR Can Protect Environment

Bherulal Patidar Government PG College's Eco Club organised a programme, where Dr Shweta Hardia emphasised the importance of environmental conservation.

1 min

One Held for Theft at Prem Nagar in City

Babulal, who lives in Prem Nagar, went to the market with his wife on March 12. During that time, an unknown miscreant broke the lock of his house and stole gold and silver jewellery.

1 min

National Scientific and Science Festival begins today

VIKRAMOTSAV-2025

1 min

Cervical Cancer Awareness Need Of Hour

On the occasion of Chairman's visit in Inner Wheel Club Mhow Cantt, the members organised cervical cancer and breast cancer awareness lecture by Dr Dilip Acharya, National Chairman IMA Cancer Committee.

1 min

Bengaluru visitors duped in name of bhasma aarti darshan

There is no end to incidents of extortion in the name of darshan at Mahakaleshwar temple.

1 min

ISKCON's India Youth Council Organises Strategic Planning Meet

ISKCON's India Youth Council organised a three-day strategic planning meeting for all young path-breaking saint leadership of ISKCON, which focused on getting the youth out of bad habits and giving them spiritual guidance.

1 min

Married woman commits suicide

A woman first visited a temple with her grandmother-in-law and then after sending her home, ate poison and lay down.

1 min

Divisional Commander inspects Home Guard office

Divisional Commander Rohitash Pathak conducted the annual inspection of District Home Guard office here on Wednesday.

1 min

Ensure no negligence in ongoing construction works, says ACS

SIMHASTHA REVIEW MEET | Collector presents info about various projects

2 mins

ED Attaches Sharma's Assets Worth Rs 92 Cr

Rs 10 crore cash and 54 kg gold seized from an abandoned SUV solely 'belonged' to Sharma, says ED

1 min

Grand Bahrana Saheb Yatra Marks Jhulelal Jayanti

The Sindhi community took out a grand Bahrana Saheb Yatra on Wednesday to celebrate Jhulelal Jayanti.

1 min

Top Scientists Converge at RRCAT for InPAC-2025

The DAE-BRNS Indian Particle Accelerator Conference-2025 (InPAC-2025) commenced at the Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology (RRCAT) on March 26 and will continue until March 29 under the aegis of the Indian Society for Particle Accelerators (ISPA).

1 min

Special Lecture on Ahilya Bai Held

Matushri Ahilya Devi Teachers' Education College hosted a special lecture to commemorate the 300th birth anniversary of the great social reformer and visionary queen, Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar on Wednesday.

1 min

Police team awarded for drug crackdown

GOOD WORK | 4 FIRs since Feb 15; 12 smugglers arrested

1 min

Traffic ASI Plays Good Samaritan to Elderly Woman

DCP traffic encourages policeman for excellent work

1 min

Shah to visit C'garh

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled for a two-day visit to Chhattisgarh on April 4 and 5.

1 min

Bharatidasan Gets Higher Education

IAS Dr. S. Bharathidasan has been assigned the additional responsibility of Secretary in the Higher Education Department.

1 min

C'garh gets ₹3,700 crore investment across sectors

Chhattisgarh is poised for rapid industrial growth as leading companies from Bengaluru have expressed interest in expanding operations in the state.

1 min

Bilaspur-Nagpur Vande Bharat Express Receives ISO Certification

Indian Railways has achieved another milestone in its commitment to modern and progressive train services.

1 min

Cooperate in Investigation, BJP to Congress

The Central Bureau of Investigation's raids on multiple locations, including the residences of former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel and several officers in Raipur and Bhilai, have sparked political controversy in Chhattisgarh.

1 min

C'garh Congress Terms CBI Raids as Political Vendetta

The Chhattisgarh Pradesh Congress Committee has strongly condemned the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) governments at both the Centre and the state, accusing them of misusing central investigative agencies to target opposition leaders.

2 mins

CBI Raids Premises of Ex-CM Baghel, OSDs, IAS and 4IPS

Mahadev Satta | CBI Raids

2 mins

Minister Launches Autonomous Society e-Editing Portal

The Chhattisgarh government has introduced significant reforms in the administration of the state's 10 medical colleges under the Directorate of Medical Education.

1 min

Gilts surge on bets of light H1 borrow plan

Government bond prices surged as traders speculated that the Centre would release a light borrowing calendar for the first half of the financial year beginning April after market hours Wednesday, dealers said.

1 min

Govt to Launch 12th Round of Commercial Coal Mines Auction on Thu

The coal ministry will launch the 12th round of commercial mines auction on Thursday in which 25 blocks will be put on sale.

1 min

RBI Imposes Penalties on Punjab & Sind Bk, HDFC Bank

The RBI on Wednesday said it has imposed penalties on HDFC Bank and Punjab & Sind Bank for deficiencies in regulatory compliance.

1 min

MoD inks ₹6,900 cr contracts with Bharat Forge, Tata

FOR ADVANCED ARTILLERY GUN SYSTEMS, HIGH MOBILITY VEHICLES

1 min

Home Loans Decline 9% by Volume in Oct-Dec: Report

Home loans declined 9 per cent by volume and 3 per cent in value terms in the December quarter, a credit information company said on Wednesday.

1 min

Registered MSMEs May Touch 9 Crore Mark by 2029: Official

The registered MSMEs (micro, small and medium enterprises) in the country are expected to touch 9 crore mark by 2029, a senior government official said on Wednesday.

1 min

Trading in Bharat Global stocks can resume on certain condition: Sebi

With an aim to protect the interests of investors, markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Wednesday allowed trading in the shares of Bharat Global Developers Ltd (BGDL) with the condition to disclose key financial numbers including sales, purchases and profit for the financial year 2024-25 before April 15.

1 min

A Fifth Of Super Rich Want To Migrate Out Of India

Kotak Survey

1 min

India's exports are bound to grow despite global uncertainties: DGFT

India's exports are bound to grow in the coming years despite uncertainties over global trade and tariff, a senior government official said on Wednesday.

1 min

Modi Banks On Households To Rein In A ₹29.6L Crore Debt Pile

A record Rs 29.6 lakh crore ($346 billion) of sovereign bonds are due over the next five years, a result of pandemic-era borrowing and Modi's infrastructure-spending binge, Bloomberg reports.

1 min

Private investment can help India overcome risks

FINMIN REPORT | Resilience, steady growth outlook of economy

1 min

Adani Grp keen to acquire Jaiprakash Associates by insolvency: Sources

Business conglomerate Adani Group has shown interest in acquiring Jaiprakash Associates Ltd (JAL) through an insolvency process, according to sources.

1 min

Taking relentless action against bank loan defaulters, fugitives: FM

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said relentless action is being taken against bank loan defaulters, including fugitives, and assured the Rajya Sabha that the government is not lying low in dealing with fraud cases.

1 min

Kotak arm invests ₹1,050 cr in Tirupati Medicare

The investment also gives a complete exit to Affirma Capital

1 min

L&T Bags ₹15k Cr Order From QatarEnergy LNG

The $27 billion Indian multinational Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has bagged an ultramega Rs 15,000 crore order from the world's largest LNG producer QatarEnergy LNG.

1 min

JSW Infrastructure Completes Slurry Pipeline Business From JSW Utkal Steel For ₹1,617 Crore

JSW Infrastructure on Wednesday said it has completed the acquisition of slurry pipeline business from JSW Utkal Steel Ltd for around Rs 1,617 crore.

1 min

NHIT Raises ₹18380 Cr Via Assets Monetisation in IVth Round

National Highways Infra Trust (NHIT) has raised Rs 18,380 crore through monetisation of assets in the fourth round.

1 min

TPG-led consortium to acquire 90% stake in Siemens Gamesa's wind biz in India, Lanka

Leading global alternative asset management firm TPG-led consortium has entered into an agreement to acquire a 90 per cent stake in Siemens Gamesa's onshore wind turbine generator manufacturing business in India and Sri Lanka.

1 min

Maruti Suzuki Board Okays ₹7,410 Crore Investment To Set Up 3rd Plant In Hry

India's largest carmaker, Maruti Suzuki Ltd, on Wednesday announced an investment of Rs 7,410 crore to build a third factory at Kharkhoda in Haryana, to expand production capacity to meet the rising domestic demand as well as exports.

1 min

How India's Medical Device Industry is Changing Healthcare

India's medical device industry is emerging as a rapidly growing sector, establishing a strong global presence through the expansion of healthcare services and technological innovations.

2 mins

Indices lose on cautious investor-sentiment

Nifty Index opened positive near 23700 zones but failed to hold its opening hour high and dripped lower by around 300 points and touched 23450 zones.

2 mins

General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of Army Staff, Visits Wellington and Secunderabad

General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), is on a three-day visit to Wellington and Secunderabad from 25 to 27 March 2025.

1 min

Violence at SP MP's Agra home, cops hurt

Shocking scenes were witnessed outside Samajwadi Party MP Ramji Lal Suman's Agra home Wednesday after members of a right-wing group, Karni Sena, tried to break inside and, when stopped by the police, resorted to violence against the cops, resulting in a lathi charge.

1 min

Naxal violence dropped by 81%: Govt tells Rajya Sabha

STATISTICS | Total number of deaths has reduced by 26% during period from 202 deaths in 2019 to 150 in 2024

1 min

Barq accuses police of misusing law, receives notice from SIT

Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Ziaur Rahman Barq has alleged that the police and administration in Sambhal are violating the Constitution and misusing the law to suppress dissent.

1 min

Mahayuti Legislators Seek Aditya's Resignation, Narco Test

Shiv Sena legislator Sanjay Gaikwad on Wednesday demanded the resignation of Shiv Sena-UBT MLA Aditya Thackeray in connection with the Disha Salian death case.

1 min

Communal clashes in Hazaribagh following Ram Navami process

Tensions flared between two communities at the Jhanda Chowk area of Hazaribagh late Tuesday night over songs being played during the procession ahead of the Ram Navami festival, police said.

1 min

Fictitious communities named, alleges Suvendu

Questions Mamata govt's new OBC survey

1 min

Congress Gives Privilege Notice Against Shah

Uncalled For | Party Alleges Move To Malign Sonia Gandhi's Reputation

2 mins

Rajasthan villages to get Bartan Banks

To make the villages plastic free, the Rajasthan government has started Bartan (utensils) Banks at the panchayat level.

1 min

Mohanlal's Sabarimala puja for Mammootty sparks massive row

Malayalam Superstar Mohanlal has run into a controversy for performing a puja (offering) in the name of his contemporary Mammootty, another Superstar, at the hill shrine of Sabarimala recently.

1 min

Wankhede Defamation Suit Against Woman

Indian Revenue Service officer Sameer Wankhede has filed a defamation suit against a woman, accusing her of damaging his reputation through false and baseless claims on social media.

1 min

Cong Urges Governor to Dismiss Govt

The Congress has appealed to Governor CP Radhakrishnan to dismiss the government for \"failing\" to maintain law and order in the state, the party's state chief Harshvardhan Sapkal said on Wednesday.

1 min

New policy to encourage innovative architecture

Mumbai, known for its iconic colonial-era buildings, will soon see a boost in architectural landmarks as the government has introduced a policy to encourage the development of unique structures.

1 min

Disha Salian: Chaos in both houses

Both houses of legislatures on Wednesday saw chaos over the Disha Salian case on Wednesday, with ruling party MLAs demanding an investigation into Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray.

1 min

Budget Session Ends Amid Chaos, Disorder

Governor CP Radhakrishnan on Wednesday prorogued both houses of the legislature at the end of the over three-week-long budget session, which witnessed noisy scenes over the demand for the removal of Aurangzeb's tomb, Nagpur violence, Kunal Kamra and Disha Salian.

1 min

Jadhav furious over delay in picking LoP

The second budget session of the Mahayuti government has concluded, but the Leader of the Opposition in the assembly has still not been announced.

1 min

Civic bodies failed to collect 41% of all garbage in 2021-22

CAG REPORT | Findings raise concerns over poor performance in collecting waste management charges; says steps must be taken to make improvements

2 mins

At ₹64,008 crore, gender budget provision is 8.45% of total outlay

Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Wednesday said the government allocated Rs64,008 crore for gender-specific initiatives in the 2025-26 budget, seeking to allay concerns over the reduced allocation for the Ladki Bahin Yojana in the annual financial plan.

1 min

Falling income, illiteracy, lack of health care plague sex workers

FPJ EXCLUSIVE | Insights into Pune's red light area's sex workers' struggle, shame & survival

5 mins

Initiative for ‘Nation Building’ by Army and PBG

'Yugantar 2047' organised to motivate the youth to join the Indian Army got a spontaneous response on Monday, Mar 25, in the city.

1 min

Bansode joins Gorhe

Both Maha Assembly & Council's deputy chiefs now from Pune dist

1 min

Kohinoor Group MD Unveils Youthville for City Youths

Kohinoor Group Managing Director Krishnakumar Goyal and his wife Rajbala Goyal inaugurated Youthville on Wednesday, a modern living space designed for students and working professionals in Pune.

1 min

Shirwal Police Bust Gang Behind Pig Theft

Shirwal Police have busted a gang involved in the theft of 183 pigs in Khandala taluka's Palashi village, officials said on Wednesday.

1 min

Agarwal Samaj Federation Organises 'Hasya Ganga'

On the occasion of Holi, the Agarwal Samaj Federation organised the National Hindi Humorist Poet Conference 'Hasya Ganga' at Balgandharva Rangmandir.

1 min

Sports Promotion Bill, 2025 to be Tabled Soon

As Gujarat sets its sights on hosting the Olympics in the future, the state government is taking a significant step towards strengthening its sports infrastructure.

1 min

GARC Submits First Report to CM Patel

The Chief Minister announced the formation of the Gujarat Administrative Reforms Commission (GARC) in this year's budget, led by Principal Advisor to the Chief Minister Dr. Hasmukh Adhia.

1 min

Botad Tops CM Dashboard Rankings

The Gujarat CM Dashboard has become a key platform to monitor the implementation of various public welfare services in rural areas, talukas, and districts across the state.

1 min

Now, 112 helpline to cover entire state

In 2019, the 112 ERSS (Emergency Response Support System) was introduced to provide Gujarat citizens with a single, efficient point of contact for all emergency services.

1 min

Diamond Workers to Go on Strike from March 30

Wage Cuts

1 min

Physical Edu Teachers Stage Protest

Permanent Jobs

1 min

Illegal activities on SMC plot

Demand action against misuse, including use as open toilet; say urgent need for maintenance and redevelopment

2 mins

3 Gujarat Cops Die in Haryana Road Accident

Three people, including two police officers, were killed on the spot, while a police sub-inspector from the Ramol police station in Ahmedabad was critically injured when the Bolero car in which they were traveling collided with another on Bharatmala Road in Sirsa district of Haryana on early Wednesday morning.

1 min

Ahmedabad to get autonomous neurological institute, says Min

Health Minister Rushikesh Patel announced that an autonomous institute of neurological sciences will be built in Ahmedabad Civil Medicity, which will benefit the treatment and research of ailments affecting the brain and nervous system.

1 min

Annamacharya Sankeertana gosti ganam held

The 522nd Vardhanti Mahotsavams of Tallapaka Annamacharya was observed at Annamacharya Kalamandiram in Tirupati on Wednesday.

1 min

ICFAI, T-Hub Forge Partnership to Strengthen Innovation

ICFAI Incubator and T-Hub Foundation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the ICFAI Hyderabad campus on Tuesday.

1 min

CM Expresses Grief on Pastor's Death, Orders Probe

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has expressed grief over the death of pastor Praveen Pagadala, a pastor from Hyderabad and ordered a probe into the death of the pastor from all angles.

1 min

CM Meets Japanese Delegation to Boost Economic Ties

It Took 30 Years for People to Understand My Vision: Babu

2 mins

Farmers affected by Nidadavolu floods to get input subsidy

In a major relief for farmers affected by the Errakalava canal flooding, Andhra Pradesh Minister Kandula Durgesh announced that the long-awaited input subsidy is set to be released soon.

1 min

Rs 59.70 cr sanctioned for road over bridge in Pithapuram

In a significant development for the Pithapuram region, the Andhra Pradesh government has sanctioned Rs. 59.70 crore for the construction of a Road Over Bridge (ROB).

1 min

Govt received vigilance report on Medigadda Barrage: Uttam

Minister for Irrigation and Civil Supplies, Uttam Kumar Reddy, stated that the State government has obtained a vigilance report regarding the Medigadda Barrage, and that repairs will commence only after the final report from the NDSA is received.

1 min

US Delegation Meets Hyd Mayor

The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) signed a Sister City agreement with Indiana State, USA, in 2010.

1 min

Free gas cylinder available until March 31st in Andhra

The Andhra Pradesh government has reiterated its commitment to providing three free LPG cylinders annually to every underprivileged woman under the Deepam-2 scheme.

1 min

325 Naxals killed in C'garh in one-and-half months: CM

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Wednesday said over 325 Naxalites have been killed and more than 2,000 of them have either been arrested or surrendered in one-and-half months in the state.

1 min

PSI Booked in Dowry Harassment

A 27-year-old woman has filed a complaint against her husband, a sub-inspector at the Dharmasthala Police Station, alleging that he physically assaulted her in connection with dowry.

1 min

Couple suffers severe burns in cylinder blast

A 45-year-old man and his wife sustained severe burns allegedly after a gas cylinder blasted at their home on Wednesday morning, police said.

1 min

Min dismisses allegation against meter supply firm

Karnataka Energy Minister K J George on Wednesday dismissed the allegation made by a BJP MLA that a blacklisted company supplies electricity meters in the state.

1 min

B'luru: 2 Cops Held for Taking Bribe to Probe Cyber Fraud

An Assistant Commissioner of Police and an Assistant Sub-Inspector were arrested in Bengaluru on charges of receiving a bribe of Rs two lakh, Lokayukta police said on Wednesday.

1 min

KSRTC to ply 2,000 more buses for Ugadi, Ramadan

The state-owned Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) on Wednesday said it will be operating 2,000 additional buses during the Ugadi and Eid al-Fitr festivals.

1 min

Karnataka Guv returns Greater Bengaluru Bill for clarifications

Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has returned the Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill to the government seeking clarifications after it was passed by both houses of the state legislature, Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister H K Patil said on Wednesday.

1 min

Villages still keep our folk traditions alive, says UoM VC

Vice-Chancellor of University of Mysuru Prof N K Lokanath on Wednesday said that villages in rural areas of the state even today reflect the rich folklore tradition, culture and literature of our motherland.

1 min

'DyCM has no role in honey-trapping row'

Congress MLC Yathindra Siddaramaiah on Wednesday stated that the honey-trap controversy has reached the party high command.

1 min

SC Junks Plea for CBI Probe into 'Honey-Trap' Allegations

The PIL was filed by social activist Binay Kumar Singh

1 min

Posters Targeting V V Rajesh

Posters alleging financial misconduct by Bharatiya Janata Party leader V V Rajesh appeared outside the party's state committee office and his residence in Thiruvananthapuram.

1 min

ED files chargesheet against K Babu

KOCHI

1 min

High Court Criticises Centre on Wayanad

The Kerala High Court has expressed dissatisfaction with the Union government's decision to offer only a one-year moratorium, without a loan waiver, to victims of the Wayanad landslides.

1 min

Mohanlal's Sabarimala offering for Mammootty ignites religious debate

Malayalam cinema's luminary, Mohanlal, has found himself at the epicenter of a religious discourse following his recent visit to the Sabarimala temple.

1 min

Tharoor's dig at CPM

Congress Member of Parliament Shashi Tharoor has criticised the Communist Party of India [Marxist] for its delayed acceptance of private universities in Kerala, highlighting a historical pattern of resistance to technological and educational advancements.

1 min

Music director Shaan faces fraud charges

Kochi police have registered a fraud case against music director Shaan Rahman and his wife, following allegations of unpaid dues related to a musical event held earlier this year.

1 min

Catholicos Anointed

Joseph Mor Gregorios has been installed as the Catholicos of the Jacobite Syrian Christian Church, adopting the title Baselios Joseph I.

1 min

CPM Accuses ED of Craft to Shield BJP Leaders

Party Plans to Take Out a March to the ED Office in Kochi to Protest Against the Agency

1 min

Free-for-all bar licences

Anticipatory Relief | Nearly 200 hotels without star rating get licence on the ground; they will be applying for it in future

1 min

There's a fine line between collaboration and collusion

The advertising industry has thrived on reinvention. If the CCI probe leads to cleaner practices, it will only strengthen trust in the ecosystem

3 mins

Trump Softening?

U.S. President Donald Trump indicated earlier this week that he may soften his stand on imposing reciprocal tariffs against countries that, in his opinion, rip his country off by imposing huge tariff barriers against U.S. exports.

2 mins

Social Media Toxicity and Its Fallout Harming Adolescence

The success of the series has started a discussion that should have started years ago. It will take a long time and a lot of positivity to clean the sludge

3 mins

Sussex Univ fined £585k

The University of Sussex has been fined £585,000 by the higher education regulator, the Office for Students (OfS), for failing to uphold freedom of speech.

1 min

Sudan army airstrike on market kills hundreds

The actual toll is yet to be determined but hundreds are estimated to be dead

1 min

Four 'facilitators' of Jaffar Express attack arrested

The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) of Balochistan police has arrested four suspects who allegedly facilitated the terrorist group involved in hijacking the Jaffar Express and taking over 400 passengers hostage in Pakistan's Bolan district on March 11, according to a media report.

1 min

Waltz Takes Fall for Signal Chat Blunder

Donald Trump's national security adviser, Mike Waltz, said he took full responsibility for a stunning leak of military plans in a Signal chat, while Trump intervened to defend him, saying it was \"the only glitch in two months\".

1 min

Minority Victimisation Soars in Pak, Says HRFP

Religious minorities in Pakistan are easier targets for attacks, murders, blasphemy charges, abductions, forced conversions, and forced marriages. The lack of attention to their suffering and neglect is even more painful

1 min

'Doge staffer linked to cybercrime ring'

Edward Coristine, a key member of Elon Musk's Doge Service team, once provided support to a cybercrime gang that boasted about trafficking stolen data and cyberstalking an FBI agent, according to digital records reviewed by Reuters.

1 min

Trump Signs Exec Order to Overhaul Election in US

Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order enacting broad changes to US elections, including mandating voters to show proof that they are American citizens, counting only mail or absentee ballots received by Election Day and prohibiting non-US citizens from being able to donate in certain elections.

2 mins

Vance, wife to visit Greenland base

Vice-President JD Vance said that he will be joining his wife, Usha, on a Friday trip to Greenland, suggesting in an online video that global security is at stake.

1 min

Palestinians stage anti-Hamas protests

RARE PUBLIC SHOW OF DISSENT | Videos show hundreds of people out on streets calling for 'Stop the war' and 'Hamas out'

1 min

Tech Titan's Tweet

Google CEO questions Washington's IPL bench time

1 min

20 para-canoeists selected for national camp

As many 20 para-canoeists from across India have been selected for a national training camp in preparation for the upcoming ICF Canoe Sprint World Cup in Poznan, Poland, scheduled to take place from May 22-25.

1 min

Mukul's Century Propels Gwalior To Thumping Win

Indore's batting might sets up commanding position

1 min

CISF, Raj police, ITBP secure top honours in .22 standard pistol events

The 18th All India Police Shooting Sports Championship - 2024 (AIPSSC-24), currently underway at the elite Reoti Range in Indore, held its first medal distribution ceremony this evening.

1 min

1358 Shooters Converge on CR-1 Range for National Event

Locked & Loaded| India's Best Marksmen Take Aim at Glory in Big Bore Showdown

1 min

Inter-college sports competition enters final day

Arihant College witnessed a surge of sporting fervour on the second day of its inter-college sports competition, as the final rounds of cricket and kabaddi took centre stage.

1 min

Mumbai Clinches U-23 Glory, Beat MP in Final

Mumbai emerged victorious in the girls u-23 limited over BCCI tournament 2024-2025, defeating Madhya Pradesh by a resounding 113 runs in a gripping final held in Guwahati.

1 min

Argentina Crush Brazil 4-1

The iconic Monumental de Núñez Stadium erupted as Argentina delivered a stunning 4-1 thrashing of arch-rivals Brazil, solidifying their path to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

1 min

Man, Tirth to clash in Parkh League final

The 18th Parkh League Badminton Competition, organized by Sartaj Academy, has reached its final stages, with the title matches for the 15 years boys' and girls' singles set to take place.

1 min

Advik, Aishvi Crowned Champions at Mini-Junior Tennis Tourney

The ITC Indore Open mini-junior tennis tournament concluded on Wednesday, with Advik Goyal and Aishvi Jain emerging as champions in the 10-year-old boys' and girls' singles categories, respectively.

1 min

Weight loss: Ways psyllium husk can boost fat loss; side effects

When it comes to weight loss and fat loss, we often stumble upon various supplements and miracle diets, each promising remarkable results.

1 min

Ayurvedic skincare: Balancing your doshas

■ Nature of skin: Fair, sensitive, warm, and prone to redness.

1 min

'Dua mein badi takat hoti hai'

Sonu Sood shares an update on his wife's health post the major accident on Mumbai-Nagpur National Highway

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High-energy IPL opening

Renowned music composer SS Thaman is all set to electrify the IPL 2025 Opening Ceremony at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on March 27, 2025.

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Championing Women in Film

Actor Ali Fazal has long been an advocate for diverse storytelling, and his recent projects highlight his ongoing commitment to women-led narratives. From producing the internationally acclaimed Girls Will Be Girls to his involvement in the upcoming Rule Breakers, Ali continues to champion stories that place women at the forefront. Beyond his on-screen roles, Ali, alongside his partner Richa Chadha, has taken tangible steps

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Controversial prayers for Mammootty

Malayalam superstar Mohanlal visited Sabarimala Temple earlier this month amid the promotions of his upcoming film L2: Empuraan. During his visit to the temple, he also offered prayers for his friend, actor Mammootty.

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Aishwarya's Car Hit?

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's ₹1.49 crore luxury car hit by bus in Mumbai

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Sonu Nigam denies stone pelting by students

Bollywood singer Sonu Nigam addressed recent media reports about an alleged stone-pelting incident at his LIVE concert at Delhi Technological University (DTU).

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Trump Steps Back on 'Buying' Greenland

After stirring the hornet's nest in Greenland, Donald Trump has now had to take a step back in US' approach to the semi-autonomous Danish territory.

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Women Bouncers Make a Mark

Another Glass Ceiling Shattered

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'Spider-Man', 'Harry Potter' producers join forces

NEW JAMES BOND FILM

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FIFA Announces $1bn Prize Money

CLUB WORLD CUP 2025

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Small Acts, Big Impact: The Joy of Helping Those Around Us

Helping others is one of the most beautiful and rewarding things we can do.

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