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During the demolition drive near Charminar, Member of Legislative Council (MLC) Mirza Rahmath Baig Quadri came in support of the shop owners, and started arguing with the police and GHMC staff aggressively.

she provided an outline of a harrowing experience involving deception, physical violence, financial exploitation, and religious coercion. The victim met the accused, Nawaz, when he approached her to rent a shop. She alleged he falsely claimed to have converted to Hinduism and changed his name to Navadurga to gain her trust.

Grieving families of the Air India flight crash victims have appealed to Prime Minister Modi for the release of black box data. Ten months after the tragedy that claimed 260 lives, they seek answers regarding the cause of the disaster. The families are demanding transparency, requesting either public disclosure or private sharing of the crucial cockpit and flight recorder information.

A political row has erupted within the party following allegations against Raghav Chadha. Chadha has vehemently denied these accusations, labeling them a coordinated campaign. This public exchange of claims signifies an escalating internal divide within the party.

Delhi AAP chief Saurabh Bharadwaj accused MP Raghav Chadha of deleting past social media posts critical of PM Modi and the BJP. Bharadwaj claims Chadha has 'reshaped his public profile' by removing critical remarks, presenting a 'new, polished version'. This follows a public rift after Chadha's removal as AAP's deputy leader in Rajya Sabha.

In the battle for 42 constituencies spread across Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta and Alappuzha districts, LDF and UDF are focussed on not yielding ground to the NDA, which is buoyed by the BJP’s ascendancy, chiefly in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, in the local body polls

Tech giant Meta has indefinitely halted all collaborations with AI data startup Mercor following a significant security breach. The incident potentially exposed sensitive training data from major AI labs like OpenAI and Anthropic. This has sparked widespread concern across the AI industry, prompting other leading companies to urgently assess the impact on their proprietary datasets and intellectual property.

The Southern Derby sees RCB, fresh off a dominant win, host a struggling CSK. RCB, rebuilt and title-winning, faces a transitional CSK that has faltered in recent seasons. With contrasting preparation times and a more settled RCB lineup, the match presents a significant challenge for the visitors.

According to the National Center for Seismology, the source of the tremors was a 4.4-magnitude earthquake centered near the Koraput region of Odisha, specifically in the vicinity of Jeypore.

Amid Middle East supply disruptions, Indian refiners have resumed Iranian crude oil purchases after a seven-year hiatus, securing their energy needs. The government confirmed no payment hurdles exist for these imports, assuring India's crude oil requirements for the coming months are fully met. This strategic shift diversifies sourcing amidst global supply chain challenges.

Madhya Pradesh, a State with the country’s largest tiger population, recorded 55 tiger deaths last year, the highest in a single year since Project Tiger was launched in 1973

A recent Iranian drone attack on the US Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, inflicted far more damage than initially reported, striking a CIA facility and causing extensive destruction. The incident, part of a wider regional escalation involving Iran and the US, saw multiple drones intercepted, highlighting Iran's growing capabilities and regional reach.

The annual Zool festival in South Kashmir keeps a rich Sufi legacy alive, symbolising victory of light over darkness, while heralding spring after a harsh Himalayan winter

Incumbent MLA P.C. Vishnunadh of UDF is banking on his track record, while LDF’s Sajikumar promises transformative projects. Robin Radhakrishnan of the NDA is advocating for radical change while pledging direct access to Prime Minister Modi if elected.

With no clear trend, the constituency braces for one of its fiercest electoral showdowns between UDF’s T. N. Prathapan, LDF’s C. Ravindranath, and BJP’s K.K. Aneesh Kumar

Global energy prices are soaring due to the Middle East conflict and Strait of Hormuz issues. This is significantly impacting India's economy. Road construction costs are rising, and airlines face higher fuel expenses. Hotels and restaurants are also feeling the pinch with increased LPG prices. Businesses are adjusting to these escalating costs, with some considering price hikes.

Of the total 44,579 engineering seats in the State, the number for STs will increase from 5,349 to 10,030

A tragic accident in Farrukhabad, Uttar Pradesh, claimed the life of a 75-year-old woman. While closing a gate for an SUV, she was crushed against a wall when the vehicle unexpectedly rolled backward. CCTV footage captured the harrowing moments. Authorities suspect the handbrake may not have been fully engaged, leading to the fatal incident.