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Atiq-Ashraf murders: SIT recreates crime scene

Judicial commission also begins probe; cops arrest three who helped accused pose as journalists

No violation in Vadra-DLF land deal: Haryana

Over five years after the Gurugram Police registered a criminal case against real estate developers, former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda and others in connection with suspected irregularities in a land deal, the state government has now informed the High Court that no violation has been found in the transfer of land by Robert Vadra's Skylight Hospitality to the DLF.

'Secret' govt send-off for retiring HC Chief Justice S Manikumar sparks controversy

In an unprecedented move, the state government on Wednesday organised an official sendoff for Kerala High Court Chief Justice SManikumar who is retiring from service on 23 April.

'Stable same-sex marriage-like relationship not out of question'

A five-judge headed by CJI D.Y. Chandrachud observed that in the last 69 years, the law has really evolved

Bengal women audition for Miss Bonitaa 2023

Kolkata witnessed a dose of glitter and charm as aspiring models took to the ramp at Park Prime on Wednesday evening, contesting for the selection in the grand finale of Miss Bonita 2023.

People are free to use water: BMC mayor

With the rise in demand for water going up manifold, the Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation (BMC) officials today reiterated that there is no shortage of water and the residents of the township are free to use water as per their requirements.

Suvendu dares Mamata to sue him

Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday dared chief minister Mamata Banerjee to file a legal suit against him for claiming that she had sought Union home minister Amit Shah's intervention for restoration of national party status to Trinamul Congress.

Abhishek to launch TMC's new outreach mission

The programme would be launched from Dinhata in Cooch Behar & end in Kakdwip

Concerns after baby stolen from NBMCH

A three-day-old baby boy was allegedly stolen from the gynecology and obstetrics ward of the North Bengal Medical College and Hospital (NBMCH) in Siliguri by an unidentified woman. The woman tricked the new mother into handing her baby to her by showing serious security concerns, sources said.

5 soldiers killed after terrorists hurl grenades at their vehicle

Five soldiers of the Indian Army deployed for counter-terrorist operations were burnt to death and one seriously injured on Thursday when the truck in which they were travelling in Poonch district near the Line of Control (LOC) caught fire after Pakistan-backed terrorists attacked the vehicle with grenades.

Pak foreign minister to attend SCO meet in Goa

Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will lead his country's delegation at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) meeting scheduled to be held in Goa on 4-5 May.

Govt advises Indians in Sudan to shelter in place

The government today advised all Indian nationals in Sudan to stay wherever they were in view of the 'tense' situation in the country where a power struggle is on between the Army and paramilitary forces.

Surat court rejects Rahul's plea for stay on conviction

A court in Surat today refused to grant any stay on the conviction of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in the 2019 criminal defamation case that led to his disqualification as a Member of Parliament.

69 accused in Naroda Gam case acquitted

Among those acquitted is former Gujarat minister Maya Kodnani

Match with Knights: Capitals desperate for their first win this IPL

Kolkata Knight Riders are all set to take on Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi.

Badminton: HS Prannoy, PV Sindhu to lead Indian team at Sudirman Cup

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu and World no 9 HS Prannoy will lead the Indian challenge at Sudirman Cup to be played in Suzhou, China from May 14-21.

Australia announce squad for ICC WTC final against India

Australia plays India in the WTC final at the Oval from 7-11 June

Kamala Harris rallies as high court eyes abortion pill rules

Vice President Kamala Harris on Saturday urged Americans to take action during \"a critical point in our nation's history\" as thousands of protesters demonstrated across the country against new limits to abortion rights making their way through the courts.

Fox, Dominion reach $787 mn settlement over election claims

Outside of the $787.5mn promised to Dominion, it was unclear what other consequences Foxwould face

Suspect in Japan prime minister attack may have had election grudge

An unemployed 24-year-old man who allegedly threw a pipe bomb at Prime Minister Fumio Kishida wanted to be a politician and believed that he was unfairly blocked from running for Japan's parliament by an age requirement, according to media reports and social media posts that appeared to be his.

China's military chief vows to bolster ties with Russia

Statement reflects increasingly closer Russia-China ties amidst the conflict in Ukraine

Meta to slash around 4K high-skilled jobs this week: Report

Meta (formerly Facebook) is reportedly set for another round of mass layoffs on Wednesday that will affect at least 4,000 highly-skilled employees, the media reported.

India's private equity, venture capital investments surpass $60 bn in 2022

India's private equity and venture capital (PE-VC) investments surpassed $60 billion in 2022 for the third consecutive year amid global headwinds, a report showed on Wednesday.

Govt plans over 250 projects under 'Parvatmala Pariyojana': Gadkari

The government plans to develop over 250 projects with a ropeway length of more than 1,200 km over the next five years, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said today.

Wall Street follows global markets down

Futures for the S&P fell 0.6pc before the bell and the Dow were slipped 0.3pc

UPSIT starts probe into Atiq, Ashraf murders

Accused sent to 4 days police remand, five policemen suspended

Cheetahs brought from SA to Kuno released from quarantine

Project Cheetah chief SP Yadav has said that all 12 cheetahs brought to the Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh from South Africa in February this year were released successfully on Tuesday from quarantine to bigger acclimatisation enclosures following official clearance.

Kerala Christian leaders to set up new party with BJP backing

Amidst reports that the BJP is backing the formation of a new political party, with the support of the Church in Kerala, Johnny Nellore, vice chairman of the Kerala Congress (Joseph) on Wednesday resigned from the party and announced that a new political party will be formed in the state. He also resigned as a member of the UDF high power committee.

Jagan Mohan to shift to Vizag in September

Visakhapatnam is the concensus choice for Andhra Pradesh capital: Reddy

Jaya Bachchan to deliver Ray memorial lecture

Film star-turned-politician Jaya Bachchan will deliver Satyajit Ray memorial lecture at Nandan I on 1 May, a day before the birth anniversary of the Oscar-winning director.