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Fresh violence, loot of arms rock Manipur before assembly session

Fresh violence rocked Imphal on Sunday as three houses were burned down and assault rifles were stolen from security personnel, two days ahead of an assembly session in strife-torn Manipur, officers aware of the matter said

Govt puts price curbs on export of basmati amid high inflation

The Union government has temporarily halted export of any basmati rice consignment being sold overseas for less than $1,200 a tonne, while shipments contracted above that price threshold will continue to be allowed, according to an order issued on Saturday

Rlys begins probe after 9 die in private coach blaze

The Railways on Sunday began a statutory inquiry into the fire at a chartered train coach at Madurai station in Tamil Nadu, in which nine people were killed on Saturday, a senior official said

India capable of launching more planetary missions: Somanath

India has the capability of travelling to planets such as Mars and Venus, but the sector needs more investment, the Indian Space Research Oganisation (Isro) chief S Somanath said on Sunday, days after Chandrayaan-3's lander made a successful soft landing near the lunar south pole on August 23

Old Delhi's havelis now reborn as new cultural centres of city

For generations, the centuries-old havelis of the Walled City in Delhi were repositories of culture. Stories, myths, songs, hymns, art and architecture these crumbling edifices recounted the fabled history of Delhi

Waste-to-art installations come up in city

Ahead of the G20 Summit in the Capital, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is installing a series of waste-to-art themed installations in public spaces

Rehearsal for G20 carcades leads to major traffic snarls

Several roads were jammed and commuters faced delays despite it being a Sunday as a fleet of 360 high-security cars moved on the Capital's arterial roads for a full security rehearsal of guarding cavalcades of heads of State, senior officials, and dignitaries who will arrive for the G20 Summit early next month

G20 park with monument replicas soon in Karol Bagh

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is planning to set up a heritage park in Karol Bagh in central Delhi that will feature replicas of monuments selected from the countries that comprise the G20 grouping, said officials aware of the matter

Five go on stabbing spree in NW Delhi, 1 man killed

One person was killed after a group of five people, including at least three minors, allegedly went on a stabbing spree in Jahangirpuri area in northwest Delhi and attacked four people at four different spots within a gap of 15 minutes early on Sunday, the Delhi Police said. The condition of the three others was said to be stabl

Hate posters in Ggm target Muslim workers

Posters threatening Muslim migrant workers to leave and warning that their hutments will be set on fire have triggered panic in some sectors of Gurugram, with police saying that strict action will be taken against those responsible, and Hindu groups saying they had nothing to do with the act

WORLD CHAMPION

Rocketman Neeraj wins India's first-ever gold at athletics worlds

7 killed after blast in illegal cracker factory

At least seven people were killed and several injured in a powerful explosion at an illegal firecracker factory in the densely populated Duttapukur area of North 24 Parganas district in West Bengal on Sunday morning, police said

PM: India solution to supply chain worries

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called upon global chief executives to take businesses beyond bottom-lines by adopting an inclusive, consumer-centric approach while focusing on sustainability, and invited them to invest in India as the country is significantly positioned to create an \"efficient and trusted\" global supply chain

Haryana on alert, yatra not permitted: Khattar

Twelve teams of paramilitary forces and 27 police teams have been deployed to monitor ground situation, officials said

'EVEN THE AUDIENCE WILL NOT LIKE A HEROINE WHO LOOKS LIKE ME'

Anjali Anand, who recently made her Bollywood debut, slams toxic beauty standards

'GET GOOSEBUMPS EVERY TIME I SAY NATIONAL AWARD'

Humbled by the honour, Kriti Sanon admits the validation means a lot, coming within a decade of her career

Gauff and Pegula ready to challenge Swiatek for title

Not since Sloane Stephens’ memorable run in 2017 has there been an American woman singles champion at the US Open. And not since Serena Williams, in her last Grand Slam final in 2019, has an American fought for the title at Flushing Meadows. The form of Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula in recent weeks though raises hopes of a home favourite lifting the trophy this time.

How Bumrah ticked all boxes on T20 comeback

He’s the best for a reason. And against Ireland, after almost a year out of action, Jasprit Bumrah pulled on an India kit and was immediately the best bowler on show.

Showman Lyles emulates Bolt with double at Worlds

Stepping out of the tunnel and onto the track for the 200m final at the Budapest World Athletics Championships on Friday night, Noah Lyles spread his arms and let out an extended roar. It’s the kind of celebratory theatrics reserved for after the end of a spectacle.

Banking on Neeraj to cast a golden spell in Budapest

The Olympic javelin champion bids for a medal upgrade to his silver at the Eugene Worlds last year

Wagner fighters must swear allegiance to Russia: Putin

President Vladimir Putin has ordered Wagner fighters to sign an oath of allegiance to the Russian state after a deadly plane crash believed to have killed Yevgeny Prigozhin, the volatile chief of the mercenary group.

7 tornadoes confirmed in Michigan storms; 5 killed

At least seven tornadoes touched down in Michigan as part of severe storms powered by strong winds that killed five people, while downing trees, tearing roofs off buildings and leaving hundreds of thousands of customers without power, officials said.

'Red diary' hides black deeds: Shah attacks CM Gehlot in Raj

Union home minister Amit Shah on Saturday demanded the resignation of Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot over a \"red diary\" which, he alleged, contained details of corruption and \"black deeds\" of the state government.

'Won't bow down to threats by Guy': CM Mann hits back

Do not try to test the patience and emotions of 35 million people of Punjab, chief minister Bhagwant Mann said on Saturday, lashing out at governor Banwarilal Purohit for \"threatening\" to impose President's Rule in the state.

DU: After 3 rounds, 5,100 seats vacant

More than 65,900 of the total 71,000 undergraduate seats at Delhi University (DU) have been filled with the conclusion of the third round of seat allocation on Saturday, officials said.

EAM, U.S. TRADE REPRESENTATIVE DISCUSS SUPPLY CHAIN RESILIENCY DURING MEET

Minister of external affairs S Jaishankar met with US Trade Representative Ambassador Katherine Tai and discussed the supply chain resiliency and democratic globalisation during their meeting in New Delhi on Saturday.

EU flags petro product imports from India using Russian oil

The European Union (EU) on Saturday expressed concern at a rapid increase in refined petroleum products made from Russian crude in countries such as India entering European markets, as this defeats sanctions aimed at curbing Russia's ability to finance its war in Ukraine.

Experts consulted over Ram Temple carvings

Experts from the departments of fine arts at the Banaras Hindu University (BHU) and Lucknow University on Saturday held a meeting with members of the Ram Mandir construction committee about the kind of idols that could be carved on the pillars and other parts of the temple in Ayodhya.

Ajit defends rebellion against Pawar in Baramati stronghold

Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar on Saturday held a rally in the Pawar family stronghold of Baramati and defended his decision to break ranks with uncle Sharad Pawar, saying that \"some decisions are taken out of compulsion\" for the general good of the people.

Survivors recall cries for help as fire engulfed coach

Sudden cries for help and people screaming “fire, fire”: this is how Alka Prajapati remembers waking up before escaping the burning train coach that claimed the lives of nine people.