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Non-Marathi rickshaw drivers protest, assault case registered in Kandivali
The incident in Kandivali has brought the friction between Marathi and non-Marathi rickshaw drivers into the open
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Karnataka High Court quashes charges against Kodagu homestay owner in U.S. national rape case
Noticing that the homestay owner was booked under the provisions of the Foreigners Act, 1946, which was repealed in its entirety on September 1, 2025, the Court said “criminality cannot be conjured out of a statutory provision which had ceased to exist.”
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Bengaluru citizens flag neighbour’s vehicles as ‘abandoned’ over parking feuds
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Consider amending Aadhaar Act to help trace foreigners staying illegally in India: Bombay High Court to Centre
Court noted a gap in inter-agency coordination and document-verification procedures that allowed foreign nationals to obtain Aadhaar cards fraudulently
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Experts, former bureaucrats, politicians oppose parks, BMLTA amendments, write to governor
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Centre closely monitoring flood-situation in Nepal, water levels in reservoirs on Nepal side receding: MHA
Ministry of Home Affairs says there is no need to panic over the sudden floods; Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke with the CMs of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh to review preparedness measures in areas that could potentially be affected
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Nepal flash flood: 20 Tamil Nadu pilgrims marked safe, at least 37 still missing as landslips disrupt route
As per initial information, the pilgrims were on board three vehicles and occupants of one of the vehicles have taken refuge in a Armed Police Force outpost at Timure, about 150 km north of Kathmandu
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Fanta, Maggi, KitKat: Why are they different in India? | Expalined
Why does the same food product often have different ingredients, sugar levels and warning labels in different countries? From Fanta and Maggi to KitKat and Bournvita, this explainer looks at how multinational companies adapt products for different markets and why India’s debate over front-of-pack warning labels remains unresolved.
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Six dead as vehicle falls into ditch in J&K’s Poonch
L-G Manoj Sinha, and CM Omar Abdullah express their anguish, direct immediate assistance
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New LPG connections still on hold due to latest flare-ups in West Asia
This is a “temporary measure” due to the “geopolitical situation”, says the Petroleum Ministry; with applications pending since March, distributors are pushing the 5-kg free-trade cylinders and the 10-kg composites as alternatives
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Nepal flood: Keralam starts help desk to provide emergency assisstance to stranded people
People seeking assistance can contact the NoRKA Global Contact Centre at 1800 425 3939 (toll-free) or +91 88020 12345 (missed call from abroad)
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‘Reservation Hatao Andolan’ solidifies into quota reforms/general category interest platform
The movement has now prepared a charter of demands that calls for a National Commission for the General Category, the complete rollback of the UGC’s 2026 caste-equity rules, and a review of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities Act)
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Integrated command centres planned in border areas as India upgrades land-border management
The “smart border” architecture will integrate artificial intelligence, sensors, surveillance systems and unified command-and-control centres to strengthen border security and enable faster responses to threats, says official
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Jairam Ramesh seeks Kargil-style review of Operation Sindoor after General Chauhan remarks
General Chauhan’s latest remarks, coupled with his earlier revelations, had raised understandable concern and warranted a structured review of the operation, says Congress leader Jairam Ramesh
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Nepal flash flood: What triggered the deadly Himalayan disaster?
A devastating flash flood has struck Nepal’s Rasuwa district near the Tibet border, leaving at least eight people dead and hundreds reported missing. The disaster swept through the Bhote Koshi River basin, causing widespread destruction to villages, roads, bridges and major hydropower projects.
Authorities say hundreds of travellers are unaccounted for, including foreign tourists from several countries. Rescue teams, supported by helicopters and emergency personnel, are continuing search and evacuation operations across the affected region.
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BJP accuses Rahul Gandhi of hypocrisy over women’s empowerment
BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj accuses the Congress leader of “misogyny” and refers to a recent Congress event
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Tension prevails at Nagarjunasagar as A.P. draws water unilaterally, TG retaliates
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India rejects ‘politically motivated, highly malicious references’ in remarks by UN body against racial discrimination
MEA’s response comes after the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination raised concerns regarding reports alleging “large-scale violations” by law enforcement personnel against ethnic and ethno-religious populations
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CEC Gyanesh Kumar to chair Regional Conference on Electoral Literacy Clubs and ECINET in Chennai
The initiative aims to strengthen voter outreach, foster constitutional literacy among future voters and harness digital platforms for electoral operations
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