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Kerala Water Authority pipelines in the canal and sewage connections crisscrossing it hindering work, say Irrigation department officials

After Gandhiji, Modi was the only leader to have prioritised cleanliness on a national scale, ensuring construction of toilets for 13 crore households, says Home Minister

Bose campaigned for dialogue in Kashmir, Naxal areas; made documentary films on Jharkhand situation, Bhopal gas tragedy victims, Bhagalpur blindings; stood against post-Godhra violence, Babri Masjid demolition

Issues raised include delimitation of coastal wards, alleged redrawing of borders, population distribution, renaming of wards, and discrepancies in digital maps

They were nabbed from Kodanad under the ongoing ‘Operation Clean’ campaign

Study analysed monsoon data from 1990 to 2023 to interpret how vertically integrated moisture flux influences rainfall patterns

A petition submitted at the High Court says ahead of Maghi Ganesh festival on February 1 and 2, sale of PoP idols continues in the market 

Taylor Swift was seen showing support for her NFL star boyfriend Travis Kelce during the AFC Championship. She was also spotted with a new friend, Brittany Mahomes, amid distancing herself from longtime friend Blake Lively. With the Super Bowl 2025 on the horizon, fans are eager to see more of Taylor and Brittany together.

Despite the stampede the previous day, over 2 crore devotees continued to participate in the Maha Kumbh, bathing at Sangam on Thursday. The administration maintained shuttle services to ease the movement, ensuring minimal inconvenience. Devotees expressed unwavering faith, attributing their journey to the divine call of mother Ganga.

Indian Railways successfully operated 364 outward trains from Prayagraj to accommodate around 12 lakh pilgrims, complemented by 77 inward trains. Amid the Maha Kumbh event, over 1,900 special trains have been deployed, with top railway officials ensuring smooth operations and coordination with state authorities.

Hundreds of pilgrims were left stranded without transportation, food, or shelter after a stampede at Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj caused chaos. Traffic curbs and overcrowded roads compounded the situation, leading many to sleep in the open and go without meals for extended periods.

A PIL has been filed in the Supreme Court alleging that a special VIP arrangement at Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj may have contributed to a deadly stampede. The petition highlights the need for the Centre and states to ensure the safety of devotees at religious gatherings and minimize VIP treatment to avoid future incidents.

Congress MP from Sitapur, Rakesh Rathore, has been arrested on rape charges following a complaint by a woman. The high court had rejected his anticipatory bail plea and directed him to surrender. The woman alleges the MP sexually assaulted her on the pretext of marriage and threatened her into silence.

Ahead of the release of his much-awaited work, the prolific film composer says his objective had been to write an actual symphony and he had to be careful that sounds and elements of greatest composers were not part of his writing; elaborating that a symphony, much like Carnatic music, has clear rules and regulations, he says he would like to be identified by the music he has composed