Badrinath conch remark by Satpal Maharaj sparks political row in Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand minister Satpal Maharaj's claim that a conch is made of bone has triggered a political row, days after a cultural festival at Badrinath drew criticism.
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Two Cars Plunge Off Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Ratlam, Killing Four
Four people were killed and seven injured after two cars crashed off the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway into a 30-foot-deep ditch in Madhya Pradesh's Ratlam district.
Fake Mounjaro and Unapproved Retatrutide Fuel India's Weight-Loss Drug Black Market
Counterfeit Mounjaro and unapproved retatrutide are circulating in India as demand for weight-loss drugs grows.
Rahul Gandhi Raises 'Vote Theft' and SIR Concerns at Congress Working Committee Meeting
At a Congress Working Committee meeting, Rahul Gandhi pressed party leaders on the 'vote theft' and SIR issues, urging them to take a firmer public stance.
Instagram Reels Draw Young Indians Into Pakistan-Linked Terror Network
A Pakistan-linked terror network allegedly used Instagram Reels to lure young Indians, including a 29-year-old gym trainer and a 19-year-old clothing-store worker.
Rajnath Singh Calls for Stronger Maritime Surveillance at Navy Commanders' Conference
Rajnath Singh addressed the Indian Navy's biannual Commanders' Conference, stressing maritime security, indigenisation and the Navy's growing global footprint.
BWSSB to add IoT monitoring to 6,000 more borewells by March 2027
BWSSB will install IoT devices in 6,000 more of its borewells by March 2027, following a first phase covering 1,800, to monitor water depth, extraction and pumps.
Bengaluru court convicts two in 2021 murder where victim's body was never found
Two men get life imprisonment for the 2021 abduction and murder of K. Seetha over a property dispute, despite her body never being recovered.
Assam Rifles jawan killed, four injured in Changlang ambush near Myanmar border
A Havildar of the 21 Assam Rifles was killed and four personnel injured when suspected militants fired on a patrol near the India-Myanmar border in Changlang district.
Calicut University Syndicate member seeks full Vande Mataram at convocation
A pro-BJP Syndicate member at Calicut University has asked the Vice-Chancellor to ensure Vande Mataram is sung in full at the October 6 honorary doctorate ceremony.
Telangana to Deploy Army Engineers on SLBC Tunnel and Kaleshwaram Barrage Works
Telangana will take three Indian Army Corps of Engineers officers on deputation to supervise SLBC tunnel excavation and Kaleshwaram barrage rehabilitation.
CBI brings back Nirav Modi aide Sandeep Mistry from UAE in PNB fraud case
Sandeep Mistry, an associate of fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modi, has been deported from the UAE and arrested by the CBI in the PNB fraud case.
Helical Fusion to Begin Power-On Tests at Pilot Reactor in 2027
Helical Fusion will start preliminary power-on tests at its Helix HARUKA pilot reactor in 2027, aiming for a commercial fusion plant as early as the 2040s.
Peddapalli MP seeks independent review of RFCL shutdowns, Noida office shift
Peddapalli MP Gaddam Vamsi Krishna has asked the Union Chemicals and Fertilizers Ministry to order an independent technical review of repeated shutdowns at RFCL and move its corporate office to Peddapalli.
DFSI Proposes Global Alliance for Diabetic Foot Care and Limb Preservation
The Diabetic Foot Society of India has proposed a Global Alliance for Diabetic Foot Survival and Limb Preservation to drive prevention, limb preservation and rehabilitation.
BJP Asks State In-Charges to Prioritise Field Work Over Delhi Visits
BJP directs newly appointed state in-charges to spend more time in their assigned states and strengthen the party down to booth level.
Supreme Court Flags Tenfold Mark-ups on Cancer Drugs, Calls Pricing Gap 'Carnage'
Supreme Court raises concern over steep mark-ups on essential medicines, especially cancer drugs, and seeks the Centre's response on uniform retailer margins.
Telangana Unlikely to Recover Salary Paid to Disqualified MLA Danam Nagender
Telangana officials say salary and benefits paid to disqualified former Khairatabad MLA Danam Nagender are unlikely to be recovered without a specific court order.
Banned Hurriyat Leader's MLA Pension Tripled, RTI Reveals
RTI response shows banned Hurriyat leader Ghulam Nabi Sumji draws Rs 60,000 monthly as ex-MLA, his pension revised thrice since 2018.
Maharashtra poll chief seeks ECINet tweak to give EROs say on roll anomalies
Maharashtra's Chief Electoral Officer has asked the Election Commission to let EROs decide on electoral roll discrepancies flagged by ECINet.