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Punjab Cabinet approves Anti-Sacrilege Bill proposing life imprisonment for offences against scriptures

In a major development aimed at preserving communal harmony and religious sanctity, the Punjab Cabinet on Monday approved the Punjab Prevention of Offences Against Holy Scripture(s) Bill, 2025, which prescribes life imprisonment for acts of sacrilege against any holy scripture. The decision was taken during a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann at his official residence in Chandigarh.

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SC flags misuse of free speech in cartoonist’s plea over PM Modi, RSS posts, calls content ‘objectionable’

The Supreme Court on Monday remarked that the right to freedom of speech and expression was being “abused” while hearing a plea filed by cartoonist Hemant Malviya. Malviya has been accused of sharing allegedly objectionable cartoons featuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) workers on social media platforms.

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India-China bilateral ties on positive path since PM Modi-Xi meeting in Kazan last year, says Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday noted that the bilateral relationship between India and China has been steadily improving following the meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Kazan in October 2024. His remarks came during his televised opening statement at a meeting with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng.

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Video: Former Himachal CM Jairam Thakur narrowly escapes landslide amid heavy rains in Mandi

A major mishap was narrowly avoided in Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi district when stones suddenly rolled down from a hillside and struck the car of former chief minister and Leader of Opposition in the Himachal Pradesh Assembly Jairam Thakur. The incident occurred near Shankar Dehra while he was returning from Karsog to Thunag in the rain-hit Seraj region.

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Assam man arrested for creating, posting AI-generated pornographic pics, videos of woman online

A man has been arrested in Assam’s Tinsukia district for allegedly creating and circulating AI-generated pornographic content using morphed photographs of a woman. The arrest was made following a complaint lodged by the victim, police said on Sunday.

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Bridging Delhi-Dehradun: Expressway to slash travel time to 2.5 hours, boost tourism and trade

The long and often arduous journey between Delhi and Dehradun is set to become significantly smoother and quicker. The much-anticipated Delhi-Dehradun Expressway is nearing completion, with work on the final phase progressing rapidly. Authorities expect the remaining construction to be wrapped up within the next two to three months, after which the expressway will be inaugurated and opened to the public.

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Telangana Jagruthi workers storm MLC Mallanna’s office, gunman fires in air to disperse mob

Tensions flared in Medipally on Sunday after a group of Telangana Jagruthi workers allegedly stormed the office of Congress MLC Chintapandu Naveen, popularly known as Teenmaar Mallanna, prompting his gunman to fire into the air to disperse the mob. According to police, the attackers were reportedly enraged by Mallanna’s recent remarks against BRS MLC and Telangana Jagruthi leader K Kavitha. The protest turned violent as the group vandalised furniture and allegedly assaulted staff members inside the premises.

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PTI launches early protest in Lahore demanding Imran Khan’s release amid rising political tensions

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party has unofficially launched a protest movement from Lahore demanding the release of its incarcerated leader and former Prime Minister Imran Khan, nearly two weeks ahead of its previously announced schedule. The sudden initiation of the campaign has heightened political tensions across Lahore and drawn swift action from law enforcement.

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KL Rahul creates history at Lord’s with second century at home of cricket during IND vs ENG 3rd Test

India batter KL Rahul created history at Lord’s with yet another century at the home of cricket during the third Test against England. Rahul, who is the most capped Indian batter in England, slammed a masterful hundred on Day 3 of the Lord’s Test. 

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Rs 4 crore film, which broke records at box office; Hindi remake did wonder too and made Janhvi Kapoor a star

The film Dhadak was released in the year 2018, featuring Ishaan Khatter and debutant Janhvi Kapoor. The film was a hit at the box office and Janhvi got a good start to her acting career. But very few people know that Dhadak was actually a Hindi remake of a Marathi film, Sairat. The regional film was made at a cost of just Rs 4 crores and was successful in earning 110 crores. Not only this, Karan Johar also earned a lot from this film and made crores of rupees by making Dhadak. Now the next part of Dhadak, i.e. Dhadak 2, is going to be released in theatres and its trailer has been released recently.

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