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Sudan-based hackers shut down X for hours, asks Musk for Starlink

Elon Musk-run X (formerly Twitter) went down for hours for thousands of users after Sudan-based hackers hit the platform in a bid to put pressure on Musk into launching his cheaper internet Starlink service in their country.

More cargo ships from Ukraine use a civilian corridor despite Russian threats

Two cargo vessels have left Ukraine despite Russian threats and are in the Black Sea, maritime officials said Saturday.

Russia says it thwarted attacks on Crimea bridge, which was briefly closed for 3rd time

The Kerch bridge has come under repeated attacks since Russia launched its full-scale invasion

LoP slams Congress govt for failure in handling the disaster crisis in Himachal Pradesh

Leader of Opposition and former Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur slammed the incumbent Congress government and blamed it for having failed to handle the disaster.

Flights cancelled on 8,9,10 September due to G-20 Summit

Traffic restrictions linked to the G20 Summit have resulted in the cancellation of approximately 160 domestic flights travelling to and from Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport. In light of that, flights are cancelled for three days.

U'khand govt to enact 10 percent quota law for statehood agitators

15,000 identified state hood agitators will be benefitted once the reservation bill becomes law

As the battle lines get drawn in India

Some opposition chief ministers, including Nitish Kumar, Mamata Banerjee, M.K. Stalin, and Arvind Kejriwal, speculate that the 2024 Lok Sabha polls may be held earlier than expected.

Bidding goodbye to antiquated legalese

It’s time to bid adieu to the antiquated archaisms that have long been entrenched in the corridors of justice.

Camp David message~II

Even in the present situation if a crisis erupts, the responses of both Japan and South Korea are not likely to be the same. For example, if there is an attack from China on Japan, South Korea‘s response might not be aligned with that of the US. Japan might view things similarly if South Korea comes under attack from North Korea. In any such operational situation in the future and if such a situation unfolds, the frailties of US diplomacy would have been exposed

Amit Shah releases list of Cong govt's 'scams' in Chhattisgarh

Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday accused the Congress led Chhattisgarh government of ‘indulging in huge corruption’.

Post no big deal for me anymore, says Gehlot

Post no longer matters to him and he will continue to help the public with his years of experience, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said on Saturday.

Rajasthan: Nadda flags off BJP's 'Parivartan Yatra'

If the image of Rajasthan is to be changed, then Gehlot government has to be rooted out: BJP chief

Cauvery dispute: Siddaramaiah seeks Centre's intervention

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday urged that the Central government to intervene regarding the Cauvery River dispute between the state and Tamil Nadu.

BRS's Kavitha takes a dig at Revanth Reddy over Sharmila

Telangana PCC chief A Revanth Reddy and BRS MLC K Kavitha got into an ugly spat on microblogging site ‘X’ after the latter took a dig at him for meeting Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar over the merger of YS Sharmila’s YSRTP in the party.

Solar sex scandal case: Court accepts CBI's clean chit for Oommen Chandy

CBI sleuths informed the court that there was no evidence to prove charges levelled against Oommen Chandy

Blind footballers from Bengal return from Birmingham, team reaches semi-finals

Indian blind football team for girls returned from Birmingham, UK recently after securing the fourth position after losing the third place match with Sweden Japan 01 in penalty shootout.

Conservation, breeding of pangolins on anvil

The forest department, in association with West Bengal Zoo Authority, has planned for conservation breeding of the pangolins or the spiny anteaters, who are endangered and has planned to conduct a survey and census study at the different forests of Purulia.

Confusion persists over JU registrar's resignation

Threat letter states that prime accused in ragging death case should not be harmed

On bypoll campaign, Abhishek Banerjee assures Dhupguri will become new subdivision

Demand for sub division status for Dhupguri a major issue in bypoll; Abhishek says this will be done by December 2023

Jet Airways founder Goyal diverted bank funds to clear personal loans: ED

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has contended that Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal, who was arrested late on Friday, had allegedly diverted around Rs 9.50 crore from a public sector bank loan to clear off his private loans.

In Raj shocker, woman paraded naked by husband over alleged affair

In a shocking incident, a woman in Rajasthan’s Pratapgarh district was stripped and paraded naked by her husband and in-laws, in the wake of which police have arrested eight persons, including the husband.

Odisha mishap: CBI files charge sheet against 3 arrested railway officials

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Saturday filed a charge sheet against three railway officials -- Arun Kumar Mahanta, Mohammad Amir Khan and Pappu Kumar -- arrested in connection with the June 2 Odisha train tragedy on charges of culpable homicide not amounting to murder and destruction of evidence.

PM will attend ASEAN-India Summit in Jakarta

Ahead of the G-20 Summit in Delhi under India’s Presidency, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Jakarta on 6-7 September to attend the 20th ASEANIndia Summit and the 18th East Asia Summit, being hosted by Indonesia as current Chair of ASEAN.

Biden arriving on Thursday for G20

US President Joe Biden will travel to India on Thursday for the G20 Summit scheduled to be held in New Delhi on 9 and 10 September.

'One Nation, One Election': Kovind panel to recommend amendments to Constitution

The Centre on Saturday formally constituted an eightmember High-Level Committee under former President Ram Nath Kovind to examine the issue of “one nation, one election,” asking it to recommend what specific amendments to the Constitution, and relevant Acts, may be needed for the purpose.

Solar mission Aditya-L1 launched successfully

India’s solar observatory has begun its journey to the Sun-Earth L1 point

Focusis to stay injury-free for Diamond League final Asian Games, says Neeraj Chopra

Reigning Olympic and world champion Neeraj Chopra said that the focus is on recovering from the fatigue after competing in three events in a span of six days and return to full fitness as he aims at defending his crowns at the Diamond League final in Eugene and the Asian Games in Hangzhou over the next few weeks.

Asia Cup: Rain threat looms large on high-voltage India-Pak clash

The AsiaCup holds special significance to five of the six participating teams, looking forward to zero in on theirbest combinations before the showpiece event

Pope Francis on first trip to Mongolia

Pope Francis arrived in Mongolia on Friday morning to encourage one of the world’s smallest and newest Catholic communities.

Thailand’s king reduces former Prime Minister Thaksin’s 8-year prison term toa single year

Thailand’s king on Friday reduced former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s eightyear prison term to a single year following the divisive politician’s return last week from 15 years of self-imposed exile.