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Bengaluru rain: First shower cripples infrastructure in the city; citizens furious at BBMP
According to the data from IMD, Bengaluru City received 11.8 mm rainfall while Bengaluru KIAL station recorded 38.6 mm rainfall with thunderstorm on March 22.
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US removes $10m bounty on Taliban's Sirajuddin Haqqani: Report
The United States has lifted its bounty on Sirajuddin Haqqani, the Taliban's interior minister, as well as bounties on Abdul Aziz Haqqani and Yahya Haqqani. This development coincided with the Taliban's release of American prisoner George Glezmann.
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Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu urged to strive for ‘Institute of National Importance’ tag to TTD-run SVIMS in Tirupati
TTD trust board member G. Bhanuprakash Reddy called on CM Chandrababu Naidu during his recent visit to Tirupati and submitted a proposal to this effect
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Rajeev Chandrasekhar set to take over as Kerala BJP president; central leadership backs nomination
Chandrasekhar is slated to take over the party’s reins from incumbent K. Surendran, who has led it since 2020
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'His tutor should be changed': BJP takes a dig at Rahul over 'merit' remark
BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad criticizes Rahul Gandhi for questioning India's merit system and doubts Gandhi's own qualifications for his role as the leader of the opposition. Gandhi's remarks highlighted the biases in India’s education and bureaucratic systems against Dalits, OBCs, and tribals.
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IPL 2025: Irfan Pathan's commentary role cut over player bias?
Irfan Pathan has been excluded from this season’s IPL commentary panel over allegations of bias against certain players. The former cricketer has previously had conflicts that influenced his commentary and social media posts. Pathan has now launched his YouTube channel.
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INDIA must appear to be a ‘bloc and not un-bloc' itself in public domain: Kapil Sibal
Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal urged the INDIA alliance to present a united front with a formal structure and clear spokespersons. Highlighting internal conflicts, he emphasized the necessity for a cohesive policy approach to effectively counter the BJP. Sibal also discussed potential challenges and political implications related to upcoming issues like the Waqf (Amendment) Bill and delimitation.
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Iconic Twitter logo, blue bird 'Larry' auctioned for nearly $35,000
Twitter's former blue bird logo was sold for $34,375 in an RR Auction event after Elon Musk rebranded Twitter to X. The 560-pound sign, known as "Larry," was part of a broader auction of Twitter memorabilia and tech collectibles, including a $375,000 Apple-1 computer and an $87,514 first-generation iPhone.
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‘Effects of antipathy’: Is US seeing a drop in tourist arrivals?
US tourism faces a decline, with international visitors projected to drop by 5.1% in 2025. Factors include policies by President Trump, a strong dollar, and rising global tensions. The tourism sector risks losing $64 billion as a consequence, impacting major upcoming events.
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IPL 2025: Who leads the Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings?
The IPL 2025 race for the Orange and Purple Caps begins with Ishan Kishan leading the Orange Cap standings, scoring 106 not out off 47 balls for SRH. CSK's Noor Ahmad heads the Purple Cap leaderboard with a 4/18 performance against MI. Significant contributions from RR’s Dhruv Jurel and others highlight early standout performances.
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David Warner hits out at Air India: 'No pilots, waiting for hours'
Ex-Australia cricketer David Warner expressed frustration on Saturday about boarding an Air India flight without pilots, leading to hours of delay. The airline attributed the issue to weather-related disruptions at Bengaluru airport, which delayed the flight crew. Air India apologised for the inconvenience, explaining that crew delays affected the flight's departure.
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17-year-old boy, girl found hanging in Delhi's Deer Park
A 17-year-old boy and girl were discovered hanging from a tree in Deer Park, Delhi on March 23, suggesting a suspected suicide pact. The incident was reported by a security guard. Police launched an investigation, and the bodies were sent for examination. The area, known for its restaurants and shops, is being further scrutinized.
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'Demanding injections': How Saurabh Rajput murder accused are spending nights in jail
Undertrials Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla remain in separate barracks at Meerut District Jail, experiencing severe withdrawal symptoms from drug addiction. Muskan is accused of murdering her husband, Saurabh Rajput. Investigations reveal the couple’s long-term drug use and Sahil’s involvement with black magic.
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‘No proof of forced entry’: Key details from Delhi HC CJ’s report on judge cash row
The Supreme Court has initiated an inquiry into the fire at Justice Yashwant Varma's residence, where burnt currency notes were allegedly found. Justice Varma denies any wrongdoing, calling the allegations a conspiracy. A three-member panel will investigate the case and review forensic findings.
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Why this village in Karnataka a red flag for brides-to-be
Jondalagatti village in Haveri district, known as the 'Village of Bachelors,' faces issues with infrastructure, healthcare, and communication that discourage prospective brides. Consequently, the village is seeing a decline in new school enrollments due to the lack of children.
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Irish Education Minister looks for collaboration and strengthening ties with Indian institutions
The Irish Minister also underlined the existing significant presence of Indian students and workers in the country.
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Triple-negative breast cancer vaccine to be developed in Kerala: Minister
Health Minister Veena George also said that 24 hospitals across the State had been designated for cancer treatment
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Wayanad becomes first district in State to issue health cards for sickle-cell patients
Health cards would be made available to sickle-cell patients through their respective medical offices
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WB CM leaves for the United Kingdom for a week-long visit
Mamata Banerjee will deliver a speech at the Kellogg College at Oxford University on the topic “Social Development: Empowerment of Women and Children”.
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Head severed, hands cut off, legs bent back: Autopsy reveals savagery of Meerut killing
Doctors who conducted the post-mortem reported that Mr. Rajput was stabbed in the heart with extreme force thrice, indicating a sustained and violent attack
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