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According to the BMC’s Sion Hospital, six injured persons have been admitted and all are in stable condition

Punjab’s new sacrilege law has reignited debate over the criminalisation of religious offence in a secular state; its definition of sacrilege extends beyond physical desecration of the Guru Granth Sahib to words, signs and representations, bringing expressive conduct within the scope of the law

In a significant move towards resolving land disputes, India and Nepal will utilize drones to meticulously map border encroachments in the Dasgaja regions. This collaborative effort will provide a verified technical account of disputed areas, facilitating future discussions on land restoration and compensation. By addressing cross-border land occupation, the initiative aims to mitigate long-standing issues and deter minor conflicts from escalating.

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The BPL began in 2012 and is Bangladesh’s biggest domestic cricket tournament. However, it has struggled to match the success of other franchise leagues such as IPL.

His poetry collection ‘Bishwas De Pruthwi’, published by Prabha Publication in year 2024 was adjudged as inspiring compendium by  IMPaCT.

The Golconda Fort is a multi-layered fort that dates back to the Kakatiya and Qutb Shahi dynasties. There have been rumours about secret tunnels and passages connecting the fort to various parts of Hyderabad including Charminar, Goshamahal, Chowmahalla Palace and Naubat Pahad.

Two international visitors took to Instagram to share their delightful experiences with the Delhi Metro, praising its cleanliness and impressive security measures at various stations. They particularly adored the women-only coach, finding it a comforting choice, especially during peak hours. Their posts ignited conversations around safety and amenities in public transportation, highlighting the importance of such features in enhancing traveler comfort.

Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jordan Cox and Dan Lawrence all scored half-centuries after England resumed from 112/2. Rain delayed the start of play by nearly four hours, but England's batters made the most of the time available.

Prisons are meant to reform offenders, but for some habitual criminals, they can also provide an environment to make contacts, exchange know-how and forge bonds that continue after release. Investigators in Telangana are finding such links in cases ranging from vehicle thefts to attention-diversion fraud. Naveen Kumar examines how prison associations can evolve into criminal partnerships, and whether these links point to an unintended breeding ground for crime in jail

Sandeep Reddy Vanga's brother has revived controversy regarding Deepika Padukone's exit from 'Spirit'. He cited remuneration and scheduling as primary reasons for her departure from the film. Padukone reportedly demanded ten percent of the film's profit, which was deemed unfeasible. Discussions about the story and character were also allegedly leaked by the actress. The makers claimed they were willing to pay more but economics did not align.

A 16-year-old boy allegedly driving a car with liquor ran over two women pedestrians. One woman died from her injuries while the other sustained serious harm. The vehicle's owner and registered driver were also booked by the police. The deceased woman's husband alleged common issues of illegal liquor transport and underage driving. Locals gathered demanding strict action against those responsible for the incident.

A crane from an MMRDA work site fell onto railway equipment early Friday. Ten people sustained injuries in the incident near Qureshi Nagar in Kurla. The overhead equipment on the Kurla-Trombay section was damaged by the falling crane. Train movement was not affected as the section primarily handles goods traffic. Central Railway stated MMRDA is responsible for the crane collapse.

A 25-year-old airhostess was allegedly raped by a man posing as transgender. The accused entered her flat on the pretext of using black magic for her husband. Police arrested the 28-year-old accused within four hours of the FIR being registered. His movements were traced using footage from over one hundred CCTV cameras. The accused faces charges including rape and criminal intimidation.

To control prices, the government imposed a stockholding limit on bulk consumers using more than 10 tonnes of sugar a month