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BJP MP Hema Malini downplayed the Maha Kumbh stampede, which resulted in 30 deaths, as exaggerated despite criticism of mismanagement from opposition leaders. SP MP Akhilesh Yadav and Rahul Gandhi have demanded accountability and accurate reporting of the tragedy's casualties.

Sixteen Indian workers had alleged that they were being held in “prison-like conditions” at the Libyan Cement Company’s Benghazi plant since September 2024

George Kurian says ruling LDF and Opposition UDF in Kerala constantly accuse Union government of neglecting the State as part of their ‘joint narrative’ to hide their own failures

According to BMC commisioner, Bhushan Gagrani, this is the biggest budget presented by the BMC till date.

The government is awaiting a response from Manmohan Singh's family about his proposed memorial. An adjacent plot at Smriti Sthal and Rs 25 lakh allocation have been offered. Singh's family needs to establish a trust for public land allocation. The memorial site, Rashtriya Smriti, serves as a resting place for prominent leaders.

Varun Chakaravarthy has joined India's ODI squad in Nagpur for a short camp ahead of the upcoming series against England. Known for his success in T20Is, Varun's inclusion, as suggested by former player R Ashwin, is generating interest, especially since he has yet to make his ODI debut. The spinner picked 14 wickets in the five T20Is vs England and dominated the opposition in all the games.

The Minister's statement came in the wake of outrage over the slaughtering of a pregnant cow near Honnavar

Victims were offered two-wheelers for half the market price by accused who claimed to have access to corporate social responsibility funds of large companies

The order by Bhopal district collector Kaushlendra Vikram Singh said begging and offering alms has been completely banned in the entire Bhopal district.

The hackathon invites students to apply their creativity, problem-solving abilities, and technical expertise to real-world challenges in food technology, food science and nutrition, agricultural technology, and post-harvest technology

Singer Sonu Nigam has clarified that he is not on X (formerly Twitter) after discovering a fake account impersonating him. He expressed concerns about safety risks to himself and his family due to potential controversial posts from the impersonator. Fans urged him to take legal action against the impersonator.

Justice M. Nirmal Kumar disapproves of the practice of smearing chilli flakes on the eyes of the animals to keep them awake and not let them sit or lie down during transit

On Ratha Saptami the Sun, the source of energy for all life forms, changes direction, moving from southeast to northeast. 

Cristiano Ronaldo, at 39, continues to impress, revelling in the challenges at Barcelona’s Camp Nou. He led Al-Nassr to a 4-0 win over Al-Wasl in the AFC Champions League Elite, scoring twice to bring his season tally to 23 goals. Ronaldo’s relentless pursuit of excellence remains as vibrant as ever.

The five-member committee, to be headed by former Supreme Court judge Ranjana Desai, will submit its report within 45 days, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said

The hilly Panbari Reserve Forest, a part of Kaziranga Tiger Reserve, is home to 300 species of birds, myriad butterflies, and arboreal mammals

Google has implemented a voluntary exit program for US employees in its Platforms & Devices organization, which includes Android, Pixel, Chrome, and Nest. This decision follows last year's merger of Google's hardware and software teams, aiming to enhance commitment and efficiency among remaining employees.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan was responding to an allegation levelled by NCP (SP) leader Supriya Sule, who quoted a Minister and an MLA of Maharashtra of talking about alleged corruption to the tune of ₹5,000 crore in the State's agriculture department

The Enforcement Directorate arrested Suraj Chavan, a core committee member of the Yuva Sena, the youth wing of the Uddhav Thackeray-led party, in January 2024.

The Election Commission of India has accused the Aam Aadmi Party of attempting to malign the poll body through pressure tactics during the Delhi elections. This allegation follows AAP's criticism of ECI for not taking action against BJP's Ramesh Bidhuri and his family for alleged violations of the Model Code of Conduct.