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SC rejects woman's plea claiming possession of Red Fort as legal 'heir'
The Supreme Court dismissed Sultana Begum's plea to reclaim the Red Fort, deeming her claim as the widow of Bahadur Shah Zafar II’s great-grandson misconceived and meritless. The court questioned why only the Red Fort was being claimed and not other historical sites. Begum argued her family was wrongfully deprived of the fort after the 1857 war of independence.
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Prabhsimran bats for ailing father, undergoing dialysis thrice a week
Prabhsimran Singh's explosive batting for Punjab Kings in the IPL is a source of joy for his ailing father, Surjit Singh, who is battling kidney failure. Despite his health struggles, Surjit finds solace and happiness in watching his son's performance. Prabhsimran has produced 437 runs in 11 innings for PBKS at a strike rate of 170.
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Priyanka Gandhi welcomes Centre's announcement to conduct caste census
Ms. Gandhi said that pressure from people across the country seemed to have made a difference in the Government’s stance.
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Indian student in US arrested for impersonating a 'federal agent' to dupe woman
Kishan Kumar Singh, an Indian student, was arrested in North Carolina for allegedly impersonating a federal agent. He is accused of scamming a 78-year-old woman by convincing her that her bank accounts were compromised. Singh is currently held on a $1 million bond, facing felony charges for his alleged crimes.
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'Captain came up with the move': Ponting hails Shreyas' tactical call
Punjab Kings' head coach Ricky Ponting lauded Shreyas Iyer's captaincy, particularly the strategic promotion of Josh Inglis, which proved pivotal in their dominant victory against Lucknow Super Giants. Inglis' aggressive innings against Mayank Yadav shifted the momentum, while Prabhsimran Singh's explosive 91 and Arshdeep Singh's impactful bowling further solidified PBKS's win, propelling them to second place in the table.
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Enforcement Directorate arrests 'absconding' former Haryana Congress MLA
The money-laundering case stems from a Gurugram Police FIR filed against Sai Aaina Farms and associated companies
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Elon Musk is no longer ‘Elon Musk’ on Twitter; changes his profile name to…
Elon Musk has once again altered his X display name, this time to 'Groklon Rust,' sparking speculation about its meaning. The moniker appears to blend references to Grok, Musk's AI chatbot, and the Rust programming language, potentially linked to xAI's infrastructure.
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Shubman Gill being groomed for Test captaincy?
The Indian selection committee, led by Ajit Agarkar, is set to announce the squad for the England tour in May, with captaincy a key point of discussion. While Rohit Sharma's recent performance and Jasprit Bumrah's injury raise questions, the BCCI is considering Shubman Gill for a leadership role, potentially as vice-captain.
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Seven-year-old girl in Kollam succumbs to rabies despite receiving anti-rabies vaccination, immunoglobulin serum
On April 8, a stray dog attacked the child, Niya Faisal, while she was playing in front of her house
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When Kohli revealed the secret behind his nickname ‘Chiku’
Virat Kohli, fondly known as 'Chiku,' owes his nickname to MS Dhoni's on-field mention and a childhood resemblance to a comic book character. Kohli clarified a recent social media interaction with Avneet Kaur's fan page, attributing it to an algorithmic error. This explanation followed a wave of speculation and memes online, highlighting the cricketer's constant presence in the news.
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Six schools in Yadgir district achieve 100% pass in SSLC exams in Karnataka
These include a government school
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'Call Dhoni, watch old videos': Sehwag's advice to out-of-form Rishabh Pant
Virender Sehwag advises struggling Rishabh Pant to rediscover his dominant form by reviewing past successes and maintaining his routine. Following a string of low scores and a concerning strike rate, Sehwag suggests Pant reconnect with his old self and seek guidance from MS Dhoni to clear doubts and regain confidence.
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'Stupid': Former Pakistani cricketers hit out at Gavaskar for Asia Cup remarks
Pakistani cricket legends, including Javed Miandad and Basit Ali, have expressed disappointment over Sunil Gavaskar's comments regarding Pakistan's Asia Cup participation. Gavaskar suggested political tensions might prevent Pakistan's inclusion, a statement Miandad found hard to believe, given their past camaraderie.
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Morning news wrap: Pakistan violates ceasefire again, SC to hear Waqf plea; and more
Recent tensions escalate as Pakistan Army initiates unprovoked firing across the LoC, and with Pakistan demanding UNSC consultations. The Supreme Court is set to decide on the Waqf Amendment Act. Meanwhile, US President Trump imposes a 100% tariff on foreign films, citing threats to Hollywood. In sports, Rishabh Pant attributes LSG's defeat to misjudging conditions and costly errors.
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Revenge, rivalry, Rs 5L deal: Suhas Shetty murder linked to 2022 Fazil killing?
Police arrested eight individuals in connection with the murder of Suhas Shetty, revealing a revenge plot fueled by personal grudges. Abdul Safwan, targeted by Shetty's associates in 2023, allegedly orchestrated the murder with financial and logistical support from Adil Mehroof, whose brother was murdered in 2022, with Shetty named as an accused.
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'My brother took up cause': Priyanka says govt 'pressured' for caste census
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra stated that the central government's agreement to include caste enumeration in the upcoming census is due to pressure, highlighting Rahul Gandhi's advocacy on the issue. Jairam Ramesh criticized PM Modi for a "U-turn" on the caste census, noting the government's prior opposition.
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Gold price prediction: What's the gold rate outlook for this week?
Gold price prediction: Last week, gold prices experienced their worst weekly decline in over two months, retreating from record highs due to easing trade tensions and mixed U.S. economic signals. Renewed trade talks between the U.S. and China, coupled with Trump's tariff relief measures, shifted investor interest towards the dollar and bonds.
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Warren Buffet: I am somewhat embarrassed to say Apple CEO Tim Cook ...
Warren Buffett, the legendary investor, acknowledged Tim Cook's role in Berkshire Hathaway's success. He credited Apple's CEO for significant financial gains. Buffett announced his retirement at the annual meeting. This marked the end of an era. Greg Abel, the vice chairman, is set to succeed Buffett. Abel will lead Berkshire with a focus on long-term value.
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Pakistani troops resort to unprovoked firing in 8 forward sectors along LoC in J&K
This marks the 11th consecutive night of Pakistan's unprovoked firing along the LoC
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'IEDs packed in tiffin boxes, wireless sets seized': Terror hideout busted in Poonch
Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district discovered a large cache of arms and ammunition from a destroyed terrorist hideout, including IEDs and wireless sets. This discovery follows a recent deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, prompting heightened security measures across the state with increased checkpoints and deployments.
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