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Extreme poverty in India below 3%: World Poverty Clock

India is making significant strides in reducing extreme poverty, with less than 3% of its population living below the extreme poverty threshold of $1.9 (PPP) a day, the World Poverty Clock reported.

Maharashtra boy appears for board exam after father's last rites

A student from Maharashtra's Latur district reportedly appeared for the state Secondary School Certificate (SSC) or Class 10 board exams on Friday, just hours after performing his father's last rites.

IMD predicts more heatwaves, intense summer in India this year

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that the country will face more heatwave days in the summer of 2024.

After Mizoram, Nagaland opposes fencing of India-Myanmar border. Here's why

The Nagaland Assembly passed a resolution on Friday urging the Indian government to reconsider its decision to fence the Indo-Myanmar border and scrap the Free Movement Regime (FMR).

Bengaluru cafe blast: Suspect ordered rava idli before planting explosives

In the latest development on the blast at the Rameshwaram Cafe in Karnataka's Bengaluru, police have reportedly revealed that the accused was captured on CCTV cameras ordering rava idli at the restaurant.

Rs. 50 crore-worth luxury cars seized from tobacco mogul's home

The Income Tax Department conducted raids in over 20 different locations, including Kanpur, Delhi, Mumbai, and Gujarat, linked to Banshidhar Tobacco Company, on Thursday.

Kolkata woman kills live-in partner, calls police to confess

A 32-year-old woman stabbed her live-in partner to death in Kolkata and then called the police to turn herself in.

Ex-Intel India head's death: Driver blames sleeps for fatal crash

The driver of the cab that hit former head of Intel India Avtar Saini on Thursday told the police that he lost control over the vehicle as he dozed off due to fatigue from driving overnight.

SC to hear plea against temple restoration at Gyanvapi site

The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear the Gyanvapi Mosque committee's appeal against an Allahabad High Court ruling on the validity of lawsuits for the "restoration" of a temple.

Madrasa student spat on, beaten for stealing Rs. 100-worth watch

A 16-year-old student was severely beaten by his teacher and classmates at Jamia Burhanul Uloom Madrasa in Aurangabad (now Sambhajinagar), Maharashtra, for allegedly stealing a Rs. 100 watch.

Bengaluru: 4 injured in explosion at Rameshwaram Cafe

At least four people were injured after an explosion at the Rameshwaram Cafe in Bengaluru's Whitefield on Friday.

ABVP, Left-backed groups clash at JNU over poll committee selection

Some students of the Jawaharlal Nehru University in Delhi were injured in a clash between members of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVPS) and Left-backed groups.

Kuki MLAs oppose resolution seeking abrogation of deal with rebels

Ten Kuki-Zo lawmakers have opposed a Manipur Assembly resolution calling for the abrogation of a suspension of operations (SoO) pact with militant groups.

Modi to arrive in West Bengal today for 2-day visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to tour West Bengal on Friday and Saturday and address rallies in Arambagh and Krishnagar districts.

'Ram Rahim can't get parole without permission': HC to Haryana 

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ordered the Haryana government to ensure that rape convict Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh does not receive parole without the court's prior permission.

Air India fined Rs. 30L after 80-year-old dies at airport

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Thursday imposed a fine of Rs. 30 lakhs on Air India for "not having adequate number of wheelchairs" at Mumbai airport due to which an elderly passenger died earlier this month.

Kanpur: 2 minor girls found hanging, families allege gang rape

Two minor girls, aged 14 and 16, were found hanging from a tree near a brick kiln in Ghatampur, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, on Wednesday night.

Silkyara Tunnel rescue hero announces hunger strike after house demolition

Wakeel Hassan—one of the rat-hole miners who helped rescue 41 trapped workers in Uttarkashi's Silkyara tunnel last November—is now homeless.

Ex-Intel India head hit by speeding cab while cycling, dies

Avtar Saini, a renowned chip designer and former Intel India country head, was killed after a cab hit him while he was cycling on Palm Beach Road in Navi Mumbai.

Anant Ambani's pre-wedding revelry in Jamnagar spotlights 'Vantara' initiative

Karnataka government extends deadline for 60% Kannada signage rule 

The Karnataka government has granted a two-week extension for commercial establishments to comply with the 60% Kannada signage rule in Bengaluru.

'Will cancel passport, visa': Haryana cops tell protesting farmers

The Haryana police are working to cancel passports and visas of "rowdies" for their involvement in breaking barricades and causing disturbances during the farmer protests at the Punjab border.

TMC leader Sheikh Shahjahan arrested in Sandeshkhali violence case

Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Sheikh Shahjahan, who faced accusations of sexual violence and land grabbing in Sandeshkhali village, was arrested in the early hours of Thursday.

Jharkhand: Several people crushed to death by train

Several people were crushed to death by a train in Jamtara, Jharkhand on Wednesday evening.

Calcutta High Court allows CBI, ED to arrest Sheikh Shahjahan

The Calcutta High Court has clarified that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) can arrest Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Sheikh Shahjahan.

Manipur commandos stage 'arms down' protest after abduction of officer 

Imphal West Police Commando personnel staged a "guns down" protest on Wednesday after armed miscreants allegedly abducted an additional superintendent of police from his home in Imphal East District, Manipur.

ED raids 15 locations in Mahadev betting app probe

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) raided 15 locations across Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR), Mumbai, and West Bengal on Wednesday in connection with the Mahadev Online betting app case.

CBI summons Akhilesh Yadav in illegal mining case: Report

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has summoned Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav in connection with an illegal mining case, reports said.

Farmers' protest: Punjab, Haryana battle fuel shortage amid supply crunch

The ongoing farmers' protest has triggered an unprecedented fuel crisis in Punjab and Haryana, with the supply of diesel and cylinder gas severely affected in both states.

Manipur Police officer abducted by 200 gunmen, rescued

Amid the ongoing ethnic violence in Manipur, a senior police official was abducted by a group affiliated with the Meitei tribe in Imphal East district on Tuesday.

Excise policy case: Kejriwal receives 8th ED summons

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday received the eighth summons from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the Delhi excise policy case.

Sandeshkhali row: Bengal governor sets 72-hour deadline for Sheikh's arrest

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose has written to the Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's government, to arrest absconding Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Sheikh Shahjahan within the next 72 hours.

SC pulls up Centre for inaction on Patanjali's 'false advertisements'

The Supreme Court on Tuesday came down heavily on the Centre for not taking any action against the "misleading and false" advertisements by Patanjali Ayurved, a company co-owned by yoga guru Ramdev.

PM Modi kicks off three-state tour from Kerala

Prime Minister Narendra Modi kicked off his two-day visit to Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra on Tuesday.

Garlic price hike: MP farmers deploy guards to protect crops

Skyrocketing prices of garlic in Madhya Pradesh have led farmers to take drastic measures to safeguard their crops, such as hiring armed guards and setting up CCTV cameras.

Amid Pannun case, India-US to hold security talks this week

A government delegation of the United States (US) will be in India on Wednesday for the Homeland Security Dialogue (HSD) with officials of the Union Home Ministry.

INLD leader's death: BJP leader among 7 named in FIR

Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) Haryana chief Nafe Singh Rathee was shot dead in Jhajjar district's Bahadurgarh on Sunday.

India's largest ammunition complex in Kanpur to create 4,000 jobs

Yogi Adityanath, the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, inaugurated the Adani Ammunition Complex in Kanpur.

Maratha quota: Curfew imposed in Maharashtra's Ambad amid protests

A curfew was imposed in Ambad taluka of Maharashtra's Jalna district over concerns of unrest amid the Maratha reservation protests led by activist Manoj Jarange-Patil.

'Akbar-Sita' lions row: Tripura government suspends top forest official

Tripura's government on Monday suspended a top forest official, Prabin Lal Agrawal, amid a controversy surrounding the naming of a zoo lion and lioness as "Akbar" and "Sita," respectively.