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He was countering an appeal filed by S.S. Duraisamy alleging that there were videos and photos, contained in CDs, allegedly showing corrupt practices committed ahead of the 2011 election of M.K. Stalin, including the distribution of money to lure voters

DRDA officials said that in Tirupattur, the houses were built in two phases

Declaring ‘nil’ tax dues in the assets and liabilities statement filed with his nomination papers - despite owing ₹1.3 crore in property tax arrears since 2018 - cost S.N. Subba Reddy his MLA post

Seventeen men were arrested for murdering an elderly man and his son, cattle grazers from Biranpur village in Chhattisgarh, in 2023

NBA legend Michael Jordan is facing online debate after a video showed him touching young Beau Reddick during 23XI Racing's Daytona 500 win. While some deem the gesture inappropriate, others believe he was simply helping the child remove ice from his shirt amidst the jubilant celebration. Neither Jordan nor NASCAR has commented on the viral clip.

The announcement by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma ends speculation about which way Borah will go

Family members of veteran screenwriter Salim Khan were seen arriving at Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai on Tuesday after the 90-year-old was admitted to the ICU. Superstar Salman Khan arrived along with his mother Salma Khan. Producer Arbaaz Khan was seen with his wife Shhura Khan, while daughters Alvira and Arpita also reached the hospital.

Bihar School Examination Board exams commenced with significant disruptions. A Facebook Live video from a Siwan exam centre raised security concerns. Students across districts attempted to scale walls to enter centres after arriving late. Incidents of cheating were also reported. Authorities are investigating the breaches and ensuring exam integrity.

How Aboobacker Musliar reaffirmed his position without taking a partisan stand

Over 6,000 students, including 30 Indians, have settled with UCL over Covid disruptions. This paves the way for legal action against 36 more British universities for around 100,000 students, including 217 Indians, who paid for in-person education but received online classes and restricted campus access. Lawyers seek damages for the diminished value of their degrees.

Two Pakistani nationals escaped a juvenile home in Jammu and were arrested 400km away in Ambala Cantonment railway station. They had broken out with a local gangster who injured two police officers. The Pakistani duo planned to flee the country via Nepal. The injured policemen are hospitalized. A fresh FIR has been registered against the trio.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed cautious optimism following Union Law Minister Arjun Meghwal's statement on the imminent restoration of statehood. Abdullah highlighted the prolonged wait since the elected government took office, emphasizing that patience is wearing thin. He stressed that statehood is a crucial and sensitive matter, with the Supreme Court also urging its prompt return.

Jammu and Kashmir government will not sterilize monkeys despite crop destruction and public safety concerns. Instead, it plans to promote monkey-resistant crops, solar fencing, and deterrent devices. Farmers are also urged to stop feeding the animals, as the simian population continues to pose a major challenge.

A Learjet 45 crashed in Baramati, Maharashtra, on January 28, killing Pawar, both the pilots, a cabin crew member and staff of the leader

A resident of Kattunedungulam village of the Sivaganga district, sent a hand-written note with a demand that members of his community should have freedom of worship and autonomy to manage their own community