Rahul Gandhi alleges life threat in Pune court, cites Godse lineage of Savarkar case complainant
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi told a Pune court that he faces a “grave threat” to his life in connection with a defamation case filed by Satyaki Savarkar, a descendant of Nathuram Godse and Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. Gandhi urged the court to ensure his safety and fairness in proceedings.
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DUSU elections 2025: Delhi University to hold students’ union polls on September 18, counting the next day
The Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) elections have been scheduled for September 18, with the vote counting set to take place the following day, according to an official notification issued by the university.
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Owaisi warns Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif over Indus Water Treaty remarks: ‘BrahMos hai humare paas’
Hyderabad MP and AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi hit out at Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif over his threat to India on Indus water treaty, saying that the Pakistani leader “should not talk nonsense” and added a BrahMos warning.
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Viral video of couple bathing in Canadian lake sparks outrage online | Video
A video circulating on X shows two couples lathering up with soap and rinsing off in a Brampton lake, prompting widespread criticism. The footage, shared by user Kirk Lubimov, has gained over 5 million views. Several commenters noted that bathing in public water bodies with soap is prohibited in Canada due to environmental hazards.
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Cabinet approves Rs 5,801 crore Lucknow Metro Phase-IB, 34 km network to boost city connectivity
The Union Cabinet on Tuesday gave the green signal to Phase-IB of the Lucknow Metro project, which will cover a corridor length of 11.165 km at an estimated cost of Rs 5,801 crore. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the approval marks another milestone in expanding the city’s public transport system. As per the government, Lucknow will boast a 34 km-long active Metro network once Phase-IB becomes operational. The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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India halts newspaper supply to Pakistan Embassy in tit-for-tat response over diplomatic row: Sources
In a fresh development amid rising diplomatic tensions, India has reportedly stopped the supply of newspapers to the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi in a reciprocal move, sources told media on Monday. This comes after Pakistan allegedly disrupted basic amenities at the Indian High Commission in Islamabad, following the Indian Army’s Operation Sindoor.
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How US visa policies changed since Donald Trump took office: A complete list
Since President Donald Trump’s return to the White House in January 2025, the United States has rolled out a series of sweeping and stringent visa and immigration measures. Framed largely around “national security” and “protecting American interests,” these new policies have impacted students, skilled workers, tourists, and even athletes. The changes stem from social media vetting to the end of the interview waiver programme and more.
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OPINION | Asim Munir: ‘Osama Bin Laden in military uniform’
Pakistan’s hawkish Army Chief Syed Asim Munir Shah has threatened to take “half the world down” if confronted with an existential threat from India. Speaking at a black-tie dinner in Tampa, Florida, US, hosted by Pakistan’s honorary consul Adnan Asad, the army chief said, “We are a nuclear nation. If we think we are going down, we’ll take half the world down with us.” Munir also threatened to blow up with missiles any dam built by India on the Indus River. He said, “We will wait for India to build a dam, and when it does so, 10 missiles se faarigh kar denge (we will destroy it with 10 missiles).. The Indus River is not the Indians’ family property. Humein missilon ki kami nahi hai, al-Hamdulillah (we don’t have a missile shortage, Praise be to Allah).”
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Kapil Sharma gets security cover from Mumbai Police after firing incidents at his Canada cafe
Mumbai Police has stepped up the security cover for comedian Kapil Sharma following two recent firing incidents at his café in Canada and alleged threats from gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. As per the information, the security of Sharma’s family has also been reinforced as a precautionary measure.
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Caught on camera: Man and lion spook each other outside Gujarat cement factory, both flee in panic
In a bizarre yet nerve-wracking turn of events, a late-night encounter between man and beast turned into an unplanned 100-meter dash—each in opposite directions. The incident occurred around 10 PM outside the Aadhar Cement Factory in Patapur village, Dungarpur, Gujarat’s Junagadh district, where lions roam around like confused night shift workers. A factory staffer, thinking it was just another mundane walk out the gate, came face-to-face with a full-grown lion—who, by the looks of it, seemed equally shocked to see a human casually step into its path.
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