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In 2024, Congress saw a mix of gains and setbacks. It increased its Lok Sabha seats to 99, aiding the INDIA bloc's challenge to the BJP, which retained power with 293 seats. Despite successes in Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra, Congress faced defeats in Bihar, Maharashtra, and other states, highlighting challenges in its bid for political resurgence.

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Arshad Khan (42), was on the run for the last seven months after being called to record his statement in connection with the e Ghatkopar hoarding collapse case, an official said.

Medical bulletin states Congress legislator Uma Thomas responded to doctors’ commands, moving her legs and hands

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Nitish Kumar Reddy emerges as a standout talent during India's Australian tour, impressing with a maiden international century. Sunil Gavaskar praises Reddy's cricketing intelligence and consistent performances, considering him a better batter than Hardik Pandya.

Police said that Clawrence Fransis, aged 76 during the time of his arrest in April 2021, stayed adjacent to the house of the victim aged 16 years.

The raid, carried out at the firm 'Care and Cure For You' in Kolkata resulted in the seizure of a large quantity of anti-cancer, anti-diabetic, and other drugs suspected to be spurious

Jasprit Bumrah dominated world Test cricket in 2024 with 71 wickets from 13 matches at an average of 14.92, including five five-wicket hauls. Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin were also standout performers for India, contributing 48 and 47 wickets respectively. Mohammed Siraj and Kuldeep Yadav rounded out the top five Indian wicket-takers, showcasing strong team depth.

India, despite losing the Boxing Day Test to Australia, saw standout performances from Jasprit Bumrah, who took nine wickets and reached 200 Test wickets with the lowest bowling average, and Nitish Kumar Reddy, who hit his maiden Test hundred, becoming the third youngest Indian to score a century in Australia.

The attack on the Lt. Colonel rank officer is said to have occurred after many NCC cadets attending the camp complained of discomfort following suspected food poisoning.

The nine districts dissolved by a decision taken at the State Cabinet meeting here are Anupgarh, Dudu, Gangapur City, Jaipur Rural, Jodhpur Rural, Kekri, Neem Ka Thana, Sanchore, and Shahpura.

Senior Police Inspector Nilkanth Jagtap at Mundhwa police station confirmed, "The Pub head sent an advisory to the invitees ahead of the party. The advisory urged people to use helmets, keep hydrated, and avoid 'drink and drive'. This was for the safety precautions during New Year's Eve.

The Gauri Shankar Temple in Moradabad reopened after 44 years. The temple was closed following the 1980 violence where the priest was killed and idols were damaged. Recently, the priest's grandson submitted an application, leading to its reopening. The district administration found several damaged idols during excavation and has planned their preservation.

BJP countered AAP MP Sanjay Singh’s claim that his wife's name was wrongfully deleted from the New Delhi voters' list by revealing she is registered in UP’s Sultanpur. BJP’s Amit Malviya shared an affidavit proving her registration in Sultanpur, indicating her vote in Delhi was illegal. Singh responded, saying her name was removed from the Sultanpur list in January.

The seized items include pistols, guns, rifles, a carbine and hand grenades