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The incident took place in Baniyadih village in the Mufassil police station area, which is within the command area of Central Coalfields Limited (CCL)

Mumbai has emerged as a prime hub for remote professionals, owing to its competitive transport costs and abundant flexible workspace options. As India's flexible workspace market expands rapidly, this city leads in Asia. The increasing adoption of Work From Anywhere policies has inspired many to combine travel with work, resulting in longer vacations to accommodate remote tasks.

Keralites embrace leisure travel during Onam, with budget pilgrimages and international trips gaining popularity this festive season

A purported video of MLA Jairam Mahto using abusive language has gone viral. The incident reportedly followed a dispute and escalated at the police station. Police sources claim the conversation was recorded by the station officer. An FIR has been registered against the MLA and nine others. The police are yet to confirm the video's authenticity.

It will be the 17th time Ram Rahim will move out of the prison since his conviction in August 2017

According to the draft bill document, the objective is to “provide a framework for the registration and regulation of private coaching classes, especially concerning the education imparted, the mental well-being of the students, and the facilities provided to them

A severe monsoon downpour caused extensive flooding across Gurgaon roads on Monday. Many school buses were stranded for several hours, causing significant distress to students. Parents faced helplessness while tracking their children and exchanging updates on messaging groups. Some parents waded through deep water to reach their children from stranded buses. The incident highlighted the city's recurring infrastructure failures during heavy rainfall.

The US Department of Homeland Security proposed a new $103,265 fee for H-1B visa petitions. This fee aims to recover government costs for administering the immigration system. Vice President JD Vance supports the proposal, emphasizing hiring American workers. Indian professionals, a major beneficiary group, could be significantly impacted by this change. The public has thirty days to submit comments on this proposed rule.

Allahabad High Court dismissed a student's plea for wearing a headscarf with her uniform. The court found no evidence that headscarves are an essential religious practice in Islam. Photographs showed no other students, even from the same community, wore headscarves. The bench noted a lack of factual foundation to support the claim of religious necessity. Previous High Court opinions also stated headscarves are not integral to Islam.

Delhi's Master Plan 2047 sets forth a comprehensive strategy for urban development, emphasizing both the revitalization of existing neighborhoods and the strategic expansion into undeveloped areas. The ambitious proposal aims to generate around forty lakh affordable housing units, supported by initiatives like land pooling to enhance urban infrastructure and ensure accessibility. Additionally, measures will be taken to regularize unauthorized colonies, providing greater security in property ownership.

Six accused ran call centre from Noida, posing as airline HR executives to collect ₹7,000–₹10,000 from job aspirants in Delhi, Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh

In a compelling show of solidarity, Michael Atherton, the former England cricket captain, along with 21 fellow international cricketers, has launched an appeal for the medical treatment of ex-Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, who is currently imprisoned. Atherton raised alarms about the efforts to diminish Khan's status, while Kapil Dev advocated for the essential rights of prisoners, urging for adequate healthcare and dignity without interfering in judicial processes.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked ten years of the Unified Payments Interface, a transformative digital payment system that has reshaped financial transactions in India. UPI facilitates seamless bank-to-bank transfers via mobile, showcasing the country's commitment to digital finance. Citizens are urged to recount their journeys with the platform, celebrating its remarkable impact on everyday transactions.

Preeti Raj from New Delhi made her way to the hot seat on Kaun Banega Crorepati, showcasing her knowledge by answering the early questions correctly. She enlisted a lifeline for one challenging query, while host Amitabh Bachchan entertained the audience with delightful anecdotes about his wife, Jaya Bachchan. During the show, Preeti emphasized the vital role of domestic helpers in people's lives.

Opened in 1968, Pilot Theatre was a landmark of Madras’s modern cinema culture, drawing audiences from across the city for decades

Over 84 years, Kodambakkam, the heart of Tamil cinema, has changed beyond recognition, and so has the Tamil film world. Surviving all odds, cinemas have evolved from a single projector and four intervals to the IMAX of today, while filmmaking has moved on from the expensive process of shooting on celluloid to embracing digital technology

In New York for an exhibition match during the excitement of US Open Fan Week, Roger Federer confirmed he has no aspirations to return to competitive tennis. Following his retirement in September 2022, he has relished his time away from the court, focusing on family and personal training. The legendary player is also poised to be honored with an induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame soon.