Mumbai – Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Rohit Pawar has called for a comprehensive investigation into an alleged attempt to embezzle ₹111 crore from the Public Works Department (PWD) accounts in Palghar district. The incident, which has sent shockwaves through Maharashtra’s bureaucratic circles, reportedly involved a PWD employee attempting to divert contractors’ security deposits for

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New Delhi – Viktoriia Basu, a Russian national, has become the focal point of a complex international custody dispute after she allegedly fled India with her minor son in apparent violation of a Supreme Court order. The case, which involves both Indian and Russian authorities, has drawn significant attention due to the diplomatic and legal

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Bhubaneswar, Odisha – In a decisive move aimed at curbing left-wing extremism (LWE) in the state, the Odisha government has announced a comprehensive revision of its Maoist surrender and rehabilitation policy. The updated policy significantly increases financial assistance, enhances rewards for surrendered weapons, and provides a structured framework to reintegrate former Maoist cadres into mainstream

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Apple Inc., the American technology giant known globally for its innovative products and distinctive retail experiences, has announced the opening of its fifth retail store in India, marking a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its presence in the Indian market. The new store will be located in DLF Mall of India, Noida,

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In an unusual case of attempted insurance fraud, two Delhi-based traders were arrested in Hapur, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly trying to cremate a mannequin instead of a human body to fraudulently claim insurance money worth ₹50 lakh, police said on Friday. According to authorities, the incident unfolded when four men arrived at a cremation ground in a Haryana-registered vehicle, claiming they

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Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to visit India from December 4 to 5, 2025, at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marking a significant moment in the ongoing strategic partnership between New Delhi and Moscow. The confirmation comes from India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), following reports from Russian state news agencies citing the Kremlin. This state visit

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday visited the historic Kanaka Mantap in Udupi to pay homage to Kirthanakar Kanakadasa, the revered 14th–15th century saint-philosopher known for his devotional poetry and spiritual teachings. Kanakadasa is famously associated with the legendary incident in which the idol of Lord Krishna at the Udupi Sri Krishna Temple turned westward, symbolizing his devotion and divine intervention.

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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday launched a sharp critique of the central government over worsening air quality across India, particularly in North India, calling it a “health emergency” and urging immediate parliamentary action. In a social media post, Gandhi highlighted the fears of parents whose children are exposed to hazardous pollution levels, saying that families are “exhausted, scared and

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Kashmir is experiencing its coldest November in nearly two decades, with temperatures plunging below freezing across multiple locations, officials said on Friday. Srinagar recorded its lowest night temperature of the season at –4.5 degrees Celsius, slightly colder than the previous night’s –4.4°C. Temperature Trends Across the Valley The meteorological department reported that night temperatures across the valley have been consistently dropping, with

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Nepal has released new ₹100 currency notes that include a revised political map showing the Indian territories of Kalapani, Lipulekh, and Limpiyadhura as part of Nepal, according to a report by PTI. The notes were issued by the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) and bear the signature of former Governor Maha Prasad Adhikari, with the date of issue listed as 2081 BS, corresponding to 2024. A spokesperson

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