Congress suspends five Haryana MLAs for cross-voting in Rajya Sabha elections
SpiceJet aircraft collides with Akasa plane at Delhi airport, suffers wing damage
West Bengal SIR: SC says voters whose appeals are disposed of by April 21 or 27 will be permitted to vote
Tamil Nadu elections: Vijay promises Rs 2,500 per month for women under 60 years, six free LPG cylinders
Singer Jubin Nautiyal marries longtime girlfriend in hush-hush wedding, only families attend
Five jawans of CoBRA injured in encounter with Naxals in Jharkhand’s Saranda, search ops underway
US, Iran agree in principle to resume talks amid Hormuz tensions; Pakistan Army chief Munir reaches Tehran
LSG no match to RCB’s all-round show as Bengaluru register comfortable five-wicket win
Virat Kohli fitness update: RCB talisman opens up on his injury issue after his impact sub role vs LSG
Major uproar expected in Parliament on Thursday as Centre, Opposition set to clash on delimitation
OPINION | Xi-Putin-Kim Axis: Is Trump baffled?
By displaying its diplomatic, economic and military might, China has directly challenged the United States. With Chinese President Xi Jinping leading the military parade, and 26 world leaders, including Vladimir Putin and Kin Jong-un, watching, the Chinese army displayed its intercontinental ballistic missile capable of carrying nuclear warheads, hypersonic missiles, underwater drones and stealth fighter jets at the Military Day celebrations.
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Shreyas Iyer fails, Ruturaj Gaikwad sizzles on opening day of Duleep Trophy semi-final
West Zone and Central Zone locked horns in the semi-final of the Duleep Trophy today. Shreyas Iyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ruturaj Gaikwad turned up for West Zone, making it a star-studded clash but only one of them had a field day with the bat. Gaikwad slammed a sensational century and converted it into a big one. He scored 184 runs off 206 deliveries with 25 fours and a six to propel the team’s score past the 300-run mark.
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Big boost for real estate, say industry experts on GST relief on construction materials
GST Council has approved a complete overhaul of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime. The panel approved simplifying the GST from the current four slabs – 5 per cent, 12 per cent, 18 per cent and 28 per cent – to a two-rate structure of 5 per cent and 18 per cent. A special 40 per cent slab is also proposed for a select few items such as high-end cars, tobacco and cigarettes. This will be effective from September 22 – the first day of Navaratri.
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EAM Jaishankar raises Ariha Shah issue before his German counterpart; all about the case
External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday held delegation-level talks with his German counterpart Johan Wadephul, who is on an official visit to India. The two leaders discussed strengthening the strategic partnership between the two nations, covering key areas such as economy, climate change, defence and technology cooperation. Besides, EAM Jaishankar also discussed the issue of Ariha Shah, a four-year-old Indian girl currently under German foster care.
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Bihar polls: Amit Shah chairs key meet with BJP leaders, seat-sharing formula on agenda
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday chaired a crucial meeting with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders of Bihar in view of the upcoming assembly elections in the state. The meeting was attended by Deputy Chief Ministers Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Sinha, BJP national general secretary Vinod Tawde, and other senior leaders of the party.
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Dhruv Jurel ruled out of Duleep Trophy semis, RCB star announced as new captain
In a major blow to Central Zone’s campaign in the ongoing Duleep Trophy 2025, promising wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel has been ruled out of the tournament due to illness. The 24-year-old, who was originally named captain of the side, had missed the quarter-final clash against North East Zone with a groin strain. However, it has now been confirmed that he will also sit out the semi-final due to a bout of dengue.
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Jhelum crosses danger mark as heavy rains batter J-K; flood alert issued
The water level in the Jhelum River has crossed the danger mark in Jammu and Kashmir’s Srinagar, forcing the authorities to issue a flood alert in the region, said officials on Wednesday. They said the authorities are monitoring the situation, and an alert has been issued, as it could lead to flooding in low-lying areas.
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OPINION | Abusing Modi’s mother: A shame that could have been avoided
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a speech filled with tears and emotion, said on Tuesday that his mother was abused during the Congress-RJD rally in Bihar, and this act has insulted every mother and sister of the country.
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Delhi to Meerut in just 30 Minutes? Here’s how Namo Bharat and Meerut Metro will make it happen
The travel between Delhi and Meerut is set to get smoother as the long-awaited Namo Bharat and Meerut Metro are set to be unveiled soon. The introduction of these facilities will ease travelling by significantly curtailing the travel time. The travel experience is going to get better with shared tracks for flawless connections, new-age technology, and modern stations.
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Maratha reservation: Maharashtra government eases process to obtain Kunbi caste certificate | How to apply
The Maharashtra government has announced a major decision to simplify the process of issuing Kunbi, Kunbi-Maratha, or Maratha-Kunbi caste certificates to members of the Maratha community following Manoj Jarange Pati’s indefinite fast at the Azad Maidan. The move follows the recommendations of the Justice Sandeep Shinde (Retd.) committee, which was tasked with studying the Hyderabad, Satara, and Bombay gazettes.
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