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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday highlighted India’s diversity as the cornerstone of its democratic success, asserting that the country has transformed its rich social and cultural variety into a source of political strength and inclusive governance. Addressing delegates at the 28th Commonwealth Speakers and Presiding Officers Conference (CSPOC) at the Central Hall

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New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India on Thursday took a strong note of the ongoing controversy surrounding the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) raids on the Kolkata offices of I-PAC, a political consultancy firm closely linked to the Trinamool Congress (TMC). The apex court issued notices to the West Bengal government, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, the

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Mumbai: Voting for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections on Thursday was marred by a controversy over the indelible ink applied to voters’ fingers. Several videos circulating on social media, including one by Congress MP Varsha Gaikwad, claimed that the ink could be wiped off using acetone or nail polish remover. The videos sparked widespread

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New Delhi: Burglary cases in the national capital rose sharply in 2024, emerging as the most prominent crime trend, while attempts to murder also saw a notable increase, according to the Delhi Statistical Handbook 2025. Meanwhile, murder figures remained largely stable. Delhi recorded 8,965 burglary cases in 2024, up from 6,916 in 2023, marking a 29.6% increase in a single

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Ranchi: The Ranchi Police on Thursday collected CCTV footage from the zonal office of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) following a complaint by a former Jharkhand government employee, who alleged that he was assaulted by ED officials during interrogation, sources said. The former employee, who worked in the state’s drinking water and sanitation department, filed a

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Mumbai: The State Election Commission (SEC) on Thursday ordered an inquiry into complaints about the use of allegedly erasable electoral ink during Maharashtra’s civic polls, following accusations by Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray. The SEC also warned of action against anyone attempting to “create confusion” among voters. Thackeray accused State Election Commissioner Dinesh Waghmare

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New Delhi: Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Thursday shared highlights of a Parliament event where Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed delegates, underlining India’s commitment to democracy and diversity. The remarks came during the 28th Commonwealth Speakers and Presiding Officers Conference (CSPOC), held at the Central Hall of Sanvidhan Sadan. Tharoor, who attended the conference,

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New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its judgment on a petition filed by Ashok Rana, the father of a 31-year-old man, seeking the withdrawal of artificial life support for his son, who has remained in a comatose state for over 12 years. The case raises complex legal, ethical, and medical questions surrounding end-of-life

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Guwahati: Assam is steadily advancing toward a clean energy future, with a bold target of generating 3,500 MW of solar power by 2030, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Thursday. The statement came during the inauguration of a 70 MW solar power plant at Khudigaon in Dhubri district’s Bilasipara area, marking a significant milestone

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New Delhi: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) is set to launch Phase II of its flagship program, Mission Mausam, with the installation of 200 automatic weather stations (AWSs) across the country, along with significant upgrades to land and ocean observational systems. The initiative, announced on the occasion of IMD’s 151st Foundation Day on Thursday, aims

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