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Maharashtra: Jolt to Ajit Pawar's NCP as four leaders crossover to Sharad Pawar's faction

Mumbai/IBNS: After a massive setback in the Lok Sabha elections, Ajit Pawar's faction of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) suffered a fresh jolt as four of its leaders quit and joined the party's camp led by former Maharashtra Chief Minister Sharad Pawar.

Mumbai airport sees stampede-like situation after over 25,000 aspirants turn up for around 2,000 vacancies

Mumbai/IBNS: A stampede-like situation broke out at Mumbai airport on Tuesday after over 25,000 job aspirants turned up for 2,216 vacancies in Air India's aircraft loader post, media reports said.

Calcutta HC retrains Mamata Banerjee from making defamatory remark against Guv

Kolkata/IBNS: The Calcutta High Court Tuesday restrained West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee from making any defamatory remark against Governor CV Ananda Bose, noting the freedom of speech is "not an unfettered right" under which such statements can be made.

Trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar recalled to academy, her training put on hold

Mumbai/IBNS: Puja Khedkar, a probationary IAS officer under scrutiny for allegedly misusing power and privileges, has been recalled to the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration in Mussoorie and her training put on hold.

Lahore’s shrinking Sikh community: A story of survival

Lahore, a city once renowned for its vibrant Sikh community, has witnessed a stark decline in its Sikh population over recent decades.

What is behind the Azerbaijan–Pakistan love affair?

For those who follow South Caucasus geopolitics closely, Pakistan is not a “new player in the game.”" Islamabad has always closely supported Azerbaijan over the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and is the only country in the world yet to recognize Armenia as a sovereign state.

Mumbai BMW hit-and-run case: Mihir Shah sent to judicial custody till July 30

The main accused in Mumbai hit-and-run case Mihir Shah has been sent to judicial custody till July 30.

Bengal teacher recruitment scam: Supreme Court asks respondents to file counter pleas

New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Tuesday gave the final opportunity to the respondents to file their pleas counter to the West Bengal government, SSC and others in the alleged teacher recruitment scam in the state, media reports said. 

Supreme Court serves notice to CBI, ED over Manish Sisodia's bail plea

New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Tuesday served notices to two central probe agencies over the bail plea filed by former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in connection with the alleged excise policy scam, media reports said.

Rahul Gandhi slams 'BJP's wrong policies' after 4 soldiers martyred in Kashmir's Doda

New Delhi/IBNS: Leader of Opposition and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has accused the Modi government of taking "wrong policies" when it comes to the matter of Jammu and Kashmir after four soldiers were martyred in Doda on Monday.

Bihar politician Mukesh Sahani's father murdered at home, mutilated body found

Patna/IBNS: Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) chief Mukesh Sahani's father has been brutally murdered at his home in Bihar's Darbhanga district, media reports said.

Jammu and Kashmir: Four Indian Army soldiers, including an officer, killed during encounter with terrorists in Doda

Four Indian Army soldiers, including an officer, were killed during an encounter with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda region on Monday, media reports said.

Kashmir: Soldiers injured during gunfight with terrorists in Doda

Srinagar/IBNS: Some security personnel were injured in a brief gunfight with terrorists in the forest area f Doda district in Jammua and Kashmir.

India implements 5% IGST on aircraft parts, aims for global aviation hub status

New Delhi/IBNS: Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjrapu Rammohan Naidu has announced the implementation of a uniform IGST rate of 5 percent on all aircraft and aircraft engine parts, effective from Monday.

Patient 'mistakenly' killed inside Delhi hospital in gang war

New Delhi/IBNS: A 32-year-old patient was shot dead by members of a gang inside a hospital ward in Delhi on Sunday, sparking safety concerns. Now, it turns out Riyazuddin was shot dead due to mistaken identity.

SC issues notice to Omar Abdhulla's wife over NC leader's divorce petition

New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court has issued a notice to former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's estranged wife Payal Abdullah over a divorce petition filed by him.

'Media trial proving me guilty is wrong': Trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar

New Delhi/IBNS: IAS trainee officer Puja Khedkar, caught up in a massive controversy over alleged misuse of power and privileges, has accused the 'media trial' of proving her guilty and said it is "wrong".

BJP's Rajya Sabha figure lowers to 86, NDA now 12 short of majority

New Delhi/IBNS: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s tally of seats in Parliament's upper house, Rajya Sabha, dipped to 86 after four nominated members- Rakesh Sinha, Ram Shakal, Sonal Mansingh and Mahesh Jethmalani- completed their terms on Monday, media reports said.

ISKCON spokesperson feels there was Lord Jagannath's intervention as Trump escaped Pennsylvania rally attack

Radharamn Das, the Vice President and Spokesperson of Kolkata ISKCON, has found a link between Lord Jagannath and ex-US President Donald Trump escaping the assassination attempt during his rally in Pennsylvania.

Supreme Court rejects DK Shivakumar's plea to quash CBI case in disproportionate assets charge

New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Monday rejected Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar's plea seeking the quashing of the case filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the disproportionate assets case, media reports said.

Courage Under Fire: Decorated soldiers Abdul Majeed, Saifullah Quadri, and Mustafa Bohra make Indian Army proud

Muslims have made significant contributions to the Indian Army throughout its history. Several Muslim officers have risen to prominent positions within the Indian Armed Forces.

After Puja Khedkar, now former bureaucrat and actor Abhishek Singh faces heat over disability claim

New Delhi/IBNS: After a storm over the alleged fake disability certificate furnished by Puja Khedkar to become an IAS officer, now former bureaucrat and actor Abhishek Singh has come under the scanner, media reports said.

Bhasmasura will finish your party: BJP warns Akhilesh Yadav over tie-up with Congress

Lucknow/IBNS: The Samajwadi Party (SP) and Congress alliance have pulled off a stunner in the Lok Sabha elections giving a jolt to the mighty Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which lost almost 30 seats affecting the party's prospect nationally.

Overconfidence hurt our expectations: Yogi Adityanath on BJP's Lok Sabha poll debacle in Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow/IBNS: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has cited the BJP's "overconfidence" as one of the reasons behind the party's setback in the state in the Lok Sabha elections.

Jammu and Kashmir: Infiltration bid foiled in Kupwara, three terrorists killed

Security forces killed three suspected terrorists along the Line of Control on Sunday and foiled the infiltration bid in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday.

Narendra Modi is now the most-followed global leader on X with 100 million followers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took oath for the record third term as Prime Minister this year after registering victory in the Lok Sabha polls and he added one more milestone to his social media usage history on Sunday when he became the most followed global leader on X with over 100 million followers.

Jammu Kashmir: Youth commits suicide by jumping into Chenab River, body recovered in Pakistan

New Delhi: The body of a youth who allegedly ended his life by jumping into the Chenab River last month was recovered in Pakistan, media reported.

Puri Jagannath Temple's Ratna Bhandar unlocked after over 46 years

Puri: The Ratna Bhandar, the treasury of the 12th-century Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha, was reopened on Sunday afternoon after 46 years, media reported.

Tamil Nadu Police kills state BSP chief K Armstrong's murder accused in encounter

Chennai: The Tamil Nadu Police gunned down an accused in the murder of the state BSP chief K Armstrong in an encounter, media reported.

'Violence has no place in politics,democracies': Modi condemns assassination attempt on Donald Trump

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday expressed concern over the assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump at a poll rally in Pennsylvania.