A Naxalite was killed in an ongoing encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district. The body and an AK-47 rifle have been recovered from the spot as intermittent firing continues.
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The Allahabad High Court dismissed a pharmacist's appeal in a rape case, strongly criticizing his lawyer for using foul language and attacking the Dalit victim's character, calling it an abuse of legal process.
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Former minister Mahadev Jankar discloses he was scheduled to travel with Ajit Pawar on the day of the fatal aircraft crash at Baramati airport that claimed five lives, including the NCP leader.
The Chennai Central Express train derailed near Jakhapura railway station in Odisha, with three coaches skidding off the tracks. Authorities are assessing damages and investigating the cause of the incident.
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BJP Punjab working president Ashwani Sharma accused the Mann government of failing the poor while praising Modi's welfare schemes like MGNREGA reforms at a Kharar rally for Viksit Bharat-G-RAM-G Scheme.
Iran and the United States restart nuclear negotiations in Oman, navigating deep mistrust and conflicting demands over enrichment, missiles, and regional influence.
A notorious Maoist commander was killed and his AK-47 rifle recovered during an ongoing encounter between security forces and armed cadres in south Bijapur region of Chhattisgarh on Thursday morning.
The Allahabad High Court has acquitted a nearly 100-year-old man in a 1982 murder case. The sole surviving appellant was released on bail the same year, while co-accused passed away during appeal pendency.
Traffic disruptions on Bengaluru-Hosur Road continue as a section of NH-44 remains closed after a cave-in near Chandapura during excavation for vehicular overpasses. NHAI officials explain the incident and diversion measures.
Punjab and Haryana High Court directs independent forensic examination of Patiala election audio clip, criticizes Election Commission for inaction and emphasizes need for impartiality.
Thousands of trees illegally cut in Belagavi over three months, with Forest Department officials present but failing to act, raising environmental and governance concerns.
A Naxalite was killed in an encounter with security forces in Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh. The operation continues as 23 Maoists have been neutralized in the state this year.
Delhi Police have arrested Al Falah University chairman Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui following UGC complaints about alleged fraud and irregularities. The court granted four days police custody for investigation.
Russia has publicly supported India's right to choose energy partners after US President Trump claimed New Delhi agreed to stop buying Russian oil. India imports over 1 million barrels daily from Russia.
Former US President Donald Trump has confirmed the use of a secret 'discombobulator' weapon during a military operation in Venezuela that led to the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, claiming it disabled all Venezuelan equipment.
White House adviser Michael Kratsios will head the US delegation at India's AI Impact Summit, highlighting growing US-India collaboration in artificial intelligence and technology policy.
Two sisters from Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, created social media accounts under Korean names, attracting a significant online following before their tragic deaths.
Government data reveals India's mandatory pre-court commercial mediation system is barely functioning, with only 1.75% of 270,000+ cases settled since 2018. Lawyers call it a procedural hurdle rather than genuine dispute resolution.