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SC stays proceedings in defamation case against Rahul

SC stays proceedings in defamation case against Rahul The Supreme Court on Monday stayed trial court proceedings against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in a criminal defamation case filed against him for alleged defamatory remarks against Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Naveen Jha, a BJP worker, had filed the...
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Sanjay Roy sentenced to life imprisonment till death in rape, murder of RG Kar hospital

Sanjay Roy sentenced to life imprisonment till death in rape, murder of RG Kar hospital A Kolkata court sentenced Sanjay Roy to life imprisonment till death on Monday after he was convicted of rape and murder of an on-duty doctor at the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The court of Additional District and...
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Inspired by 2,500-year-old Persian tech, pontoon bridges connect Sangam, 'akhadas' at Maha Kumbh

Inspired by 2,500-year-old Persian tech, pontoon bridges connect Sangam, 'akhadas' at Maha Kumbh Inspired by a 2,500-year-old Persian technique, pontoon bridges are serving as a vital link between the Sangam and the 4,000-hectare 'akhada' areas, connecting 25 vibrant sectors at the Maha Kumbh. More than 1,000 people worked at least 10 hours a...
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People of Delhi suffering in battle of supremacy between AAP govt, Centre: Sachin Pilot

People of Delhi suffering in battle of supremacy between AAP govt, Centre: Sachin Pilot Ahead of the Delhi polls, Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Monday said the people of the capital are suffering in the battle for supremacy between the AAP-led city government and the BJP-led central government, and that his party has emerged...
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Mandala-Makaravilakku Mahotsavam concludes; Sabarimala temple closed

Mandala-Makaravilakku Mahotsavam concludes; Sabarimala temple closed The Mandala-Makaravilakku Mahotsavam at the Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa temple came to an end, and the temple was ceremoniously closed on Monday morning, according to officials of the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB). The 2024-25 pilgrimage season witnessed an extraordinary influx of...
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Thin layer of fog in Delhi, minimum temperature 11.4 deg C

Thin layer of fog in Delhi, minimum temperature 11.4 deg C Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 11.4 degrees Celsius, 3.8 notches above normal, and a thin layer of fog enveloped parts of the city on Monday morning, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Relative humidity was recorded at 91...
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Dip at Sangam, 'yagya', attending to pilgrims: A day inside 'akhadas' at Maha Kumbh

Dip at Sangam, 'yagya', attending to pilgrims: A day inside 'akhadas' at Maha Kumbh Their barely-clad bodies smeared in ash and long hair in deadlocks, seers at the Maha Kumbh begin each day at 4 am with a dip at the holy Sangam and a litany of rituals before proceeding to receive the pilgrims...
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AICC secretary Mohanan injured in road accident

AICC secretary Mohanan injured in road accident P V Mohanan, the secretary of the All India Congress Committee (AICC) in charge of Kerala, and his driver sustained injuries in a road accident near Pala in this district in the early hours of Monday, police said. The accident...
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Cannabis worth Rs 1.33 crore seized in Arunachal Pradesh's West Kameng

Cannabis worth Rs 1.33 crore seized in Arunachal Pradesh's West Kameng Cannabis worth about Rs 1.33 crore was seized in Arunachal Pradesh's West Kameng district, police said on Monday. A total of 1,654.22 kg of cannabis was seized in a well-coordinated raid in Betchilling village in Kalaktang police station area, Superintendent...
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Re-establishment of cultural consciousness of India: PM Modi on Ram idol consecration

Re-establishment of cultural consciousness of India: PM Modi on Ram idol consecration Asserting that the global popularity of the Maha Kumbh is a matter of pride for every Indian, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the extensive participation of youths in the large religious gathering is visible this time. In his...
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'Thiruvabharanam' procession sets off to Sabarimala

'Thiruvabharanam' procession sets off to Sabarimala The annual ceremonial procession carrying "thiruvabharanam", the sacred jewellery of the Lord Ayyappa, set off to Sabarimala from a shrine in Pandalam here on Sunday.
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Prayagraj ready for Maha Kumbh Mela to begin from tomorrow

Prayagraj ready for Maha Kumbh Mela to begin from tomorrow   An 'Incredible India Pavillion' showcasing cultural heritage and significance of the Kumbh Mela, luxury tents and enhanced air connectivity,
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