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Sushant's death-drug trail: Australian discharged

The special court for Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act has discharged Australia national, Paul Bartel, booked in connection with the drug-trail linked to actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death. He has been acquitted for want of evidence.

Food safety on wheels, health clubs in schools

The CEO of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), G Kamala Vardhana Rao, met municipal commissioner Bhushan Gagrani and principal secretary of Maharashtra's urban development department, Dr KH Govindraj on Wednesday to discuss advance food safety and hygiene through a range of strategic measures in Mumbai, which has a vibrant street food culture.

No silver lining in 100gm cloudburst

Harish Salve's silver-tongued oratory fails to achieve desired results at Paris.

Army captain dies in Doda

An Army officer, Captain Deepak Singh, was killed in an encounter on Wednesday with a group of four terrorists in the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district.

Will halt ladki, bahu...

In a fresh threat, SC says it will stop freebies if State does not pay compensation due to landowners.

WOMEN IN KOLKATA HIT THE STREETS

Women in Kolkata and several other cities in Bengal hit the streets around midnight to protest against the horrific rape and murder of a 31-yearold doctor.

HC frowns at surgery by torch at Bhandup maternity home

Noting the lack of basic facilities at a maternity home in Bhandup where a woman and her newborn died due to alleged negligence on the part of the hospital authorities, the Bombay High Court has issued notice to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).

Karnataka snaps ties with SBI, PNB

Facing allegations of misuse of funds from government accounts, the Karnataka government has decided to wind up all its transactions with the State Bank of India and the Punjab National Bank.

Potholes on Atal Setu elicit Rs one cr fine

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority has slapped a fine of Rs I crore on its contractor Strabag, after potholes developed on the approach road of the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL), also called the Atal Setu.

CM, Ajit trade words over stuck files

When the current chief minister, Eknath Shinde, decided to part ways with Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena in June 2022, accompanied by several MLAs, the reason for the split was that the NCP, one of the three partners in the Maha Vikas Aghadi government, under the then Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's leadership, was stalling projects in their constituencies and this was detrimental to the Shiv Sena's growth.

US visa denied to Ram Lalla sculptor

The United States of America has denied visa to Mysurubased sculptor Arun Yogiraj, who shot to fame after he was chosen to carve the Ram Lalla statue for installation at Ayodhya's Ram Mandir in 2023.

4 GET KIRTI CHAKRA

Colonel Manpreet Singh, who was killed Vin an encounter with terrorists in Anantnag in September 2023, is among the posthumous awardees of the Kirti Chakra this Independence Day.

Ashwin Has No Fear Of Failure

He Is Currently Enjoying The Critical Success Of His Book

Israeli PM, Defence Min Trade Barbs Over Aim Of Gaza War

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu traded barbs with his defence minister on Monday, underscoring the deep internal splits that continue to plague the government as the war in Gaza risks spilling out into a wider regional conflict.

Ponting backs Australia to beat India by two-Tests

Ricky Ponting believes Australia will have a \"point to prove\" after two straight Test series defeats at home against India and backed the Pat Cummins-led side to win the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy 3-1 come November-December.

Para shuttler Bhagat suspended for 18 months

Tokyo gold medallist para shuttler Pramod Bhagat will not be able to defend his title at the Paris Paralympics after he was handed a 18-month suspension for breaching BWF's anti-doping where about clause, leaving the Indian heartbroken.

Ashwini vents lack of support

Indian doubles badminton specialist Ashwini Ponnappa on Tuesday said she received little to no individual financial assistance from the sports ministry in the build up to Paris Olympics and even her request for a coach was turned down ahead of the just-concluded Games.

Bhaker aims for multiple medals

The shooter won a bronze each in the women's 10m air pistol

Russia strikes back, halts Ukraine in Kursk

Russian forces on Tuesday struck back at Ukrainian troops with missiles, drones and airstrikes in actions that one senior commander said had halted Ukraine's advance after the biggest attack on sovereign Russian territory since the war began.

Wish I could bring tax to almost nil: FM Sitaraman

Govt not just talking, but putting money into R & D

CM launches "Ek Ped Mahtari Ke Naam" drive

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Tuesday launched the \"Ek Ped Mahtari Ke Naam\" mega campaign in Chhattisgarh.

Bhupesh, TS may be given new position in Congress

Baghel may be appointed National General Secretary TS can be Chhattisgarh Congress State President

Over 2.29L students transit from pvt to govt schools

In a significant educational shift, 229,747 students across Gujarat transitioned from private to government schools during the 2024-25 academic session, according to a statement released by the state government on Monday.

Poverty-free village is my dream: Shivraj Singh

Union Minister for Rural Development and Agriculture & Farmers Welfare launched the online course for Gram Rozgar Sevak (GRS) at NIRD & PR here on Tuesday.

IIM Ranchi climbs to 17th rank in NIRF '24

IIM Ranchi is thrilled to announce its remarkable achievement in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2024, securing the 17th rank in the Management category.

BJP, RSS discuss B'desh, party polls

The BJP has set the ball in motion on election of a new party president as tenure of incumbent J.P. Nadda officially ended on June 30.

Hero MotoCorp Ql net profit rises 47% to ₹1,032 cr

Hero MotoCorp on Tuesday posted 47 per cent increase in consolidated profit after tax at Rs 1,032 crore for the first quarter ended June 30, 2024, aided by higher sales.

Govt needs money to meet challenges, fund R&D, says FM

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday justified the present taxation regime, saying that the country needs resources to meet the challenges facing the nation and also to fund research and development activities.

Discoms face financial constraints due to delays in payments from govt depts

The state-owned power distribution companies are facing financial constraints despite improving their aggregate technical and commercial losses, as per an Icra report.

4 MNCs to invest ₹52k crore in CS

Four multinational companies including Toyota-Kirloskar, Lubrizol, Athar Engergies and JSW have planned to invest around ₹52,000 crore in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.