March 27, 2026

India

‘Complete lawlessness’: RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav slams Bihar CM after gunfire outside his residence, says ‘no one is safe in Bihar’ | India News

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RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav (Image credit: ANI) RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav slammed Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar and the ruling NDA alliance blaming them for deteriorating law and order situation in the state.His comments came after responding to questions about the recent gunfire outside his residence. Recalling the incident and holding the chief minister responsible,…

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Karnataka increases housing quota for minorities from 10% to 15% | India News

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NEW DELHI: The Karnataka cabinet on Thursday approved an increase in the reservation for minorities under various state-run housing schemes, raising the quota from 10% to 15%.Law and parliamentary affairs minister H K Patil, addressing the media after the cabinet meeting, said the decision was based on the disproportionately high number of homeless individuals among…

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‘Hope the food was good’: Shashi Tharoor’s jab on Trump’s lunch with Pakistan’s Munir; and Osama reminder | India News

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Shashi Tharoor and Donald Trump (File photos) NEW DELHI: Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Thursday took a swipe at the luncheon between US President Donald Trump and Pakistani Field Marshal Asim Munir, cautioning Washington about Islamabad’s proven duplicity in dealing with terrorism.Munir had bagged a lunch invite at the White House after he recommended Trump…

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‘Have disagreements with some in Congress leadership,’ admits Shashi Tharoor; says wasn’t invited to Nilambur bypoll campaign | India News

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NEW DELHI: Senior Congress leader and Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor on Thursday acknowledged having differences with some in party’s leadership and revealed that he did not campaign in the Nilambur Assembly byelection as he was not invited by the Congress for it.“I do have differences of opinion with some in the Congress leadership. You know…

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‘You succumbed to pressure’: Supreme Court raps Karnataka government; directs to take action over threat to ‘Thug Life’ release | India News

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NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Karnataka government to take action against those trying to block the screening of Kamal Haasan’s film “Thug Life” in the southern state.A bench of Justice Ujjal Bhuyan and Justice Manmohan said it did not want situations where someone’s sentiments are hurt by statements, leading to the…

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‘Saw missile fall from sky’: Evacuated Indian students share Iran ordeal; thank govt for safe return | India News

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In the wake of Operation Sindhu, Indian students returning from Iran shared their chilling accounts of survival amidst missile strikes and destruction. One student vividly recalled the sight of missiles raining down, leaving Tehran in devastation. The Indian government stepped in, offering comprehensive support for their safe return, including personalized assistance. NEW DELHI: Indian students…

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UK dowry death case: Delhi HC refuses relief to accused, calls for full hearing; man declared proclaimed offender | India News

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NEW DELHI: A man accused of murdering his wife in London was denied interim relief by the Delhi high court, where he challenged a lower court order declaring him a proclaimed offender (PO).The high court has listed the matter for hearing on July 15.The case involved alleged cruelty and dowry death of the accused’s wife…

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Air India crash: Govt tightens aircraft safety rules; structures violating height limit under lens | India News

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NEW DELHI: The ministry of civil aviation on Wednesday released new draft rules to tighten control over structures which pose risk to aircraft safety, in the aftermath of the deadly Air India crash in Ahmedabad.The draft, titled Aircraft (Demolition of Obstructions) Rules, 2025, will come into force once published in the official gazette.The rules aim…

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Unified pension scheme revised: Central employees to receive OPS-like gratuity; Rs 10k minimum pension | India News

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NEW DELHI: All Central government employees covered under the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) will receive retirement and death gratuity benefits similar to the Old Pension Scheme (OPS), Union minister of state for personnel Jitendra Singh said on Wednesday.The inclusion of death-cum-retirement gratuity in UPS, a long-pending demand of a large section of Central government staffers,…

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