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NEW DELHI: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Tuesday took on Rahul Gandhi over his allegation of electoral malpractices against the govt, saying EVMs were introduced by former PM Rajiv Gandhi to curb poll irregularities, and blamed “pro-Muslim” politics of Congress and regional parties for their opposition to SIR, as he cited disproportionate rise in Muslim…

Goa authorities allegedly ignored a report detailing “gross violations” at a property where a fatal nightclub fire occurred, dropping proceedings against the owner. Meanwhile, in Delhi, agencies are passing the buck over a vanished wetland, with the Municipal Corporation of Delhi and Central Pollution Control Board blaming each other for its disappearance under landfill waste….

A nationwide school survey reveals alarming drug experimentation among Indian children, with initiation as early as 11 and an average age of 12.9. One in seven students has tried psychoactive substances, with opioids and cannabis prevalent. Experts warn of easy access and emotional distress driving this trend, urging early intervention and parental vigilance. NEW DELHI:…

The government has doubled IndiGo’s flight cuts to 10% following operational failures and crew norm non-compliance. This punitive action aims to stabilize the airline’s services and reduce passenger disruptions. IndiGo’s CEO was summoned to explain the mismanagement, with further reviews planned. Other airlines saw minor adjustments to their winter schedules. NEW DELHI: There will be…

Key NDA allies JDU and TDP slammed the opposition for ‘double standards’ on EVMs, questioning why machines are deemed faulty only after electoral losses. Shiv Sena (Shinde) pushed for lowering the voting age to 18, advocating for remote voting for migrants and simultaneous polls. Allies emphasized voter maturity and dismissed manipulation claims. NEW DELHI: Key…

Bhopal: In a major decision, after the state lost two cheetah cubs — one to a freak fall while desperately looking for its mother and another allegedly run over by a speeding motorist while crossing a highway — in a matter of days, the state government approved and announced a third habitat for cheetahs in…

JAMMU: A madrassa teacher was arrested for allegedly raping a minor in J&K’s Doda district on Monday.The alleged crime occurred at a madrassa in Doda’s Gandoh area. Police caught the accused within three hours of receiving the complaint and booked him under relevant sections of the Pocso Act and BNS.“The accused, a resident of Pingal,…

CHANDIGARH: Chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday held a meeting with representatives of Korean companies, highlighting Punjab’s transformation into a stable, transparent, and future-ready investment destination to attract foreign investment.Addressing business leaders on the concluding day of his South Korea visit, the chief minister said Punjab’s robust industrial ecosystem, reliable and cost-competitive power, peaceful labour…

NEW DELHI: Veteran Congress leader Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday celebrated her 78th birthday inside the Parliament complex as the House discussed electoral reforms.Congress party shared images in a post on X, in which Sonia was seen cutting a cake in the Congress Parliamentary Party office as several Members of Parliament from INDIA bloc parties joined…

Free cremation services for Below Poverty Line (BPL) families have been launched in Tamil Nadu by the Isha Foundation.State municipal administration minister, K N Nehru, inaugurated the service in Chennai on Tuesday. The free service is meant to help families who may struggle to pay for final rites. The Foundation currently runs 17 gas crematoriums…