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An ancient Hindu temple in Pakistan’s Punjab was reportedly demolished, sparking demands from minority groups for an investigation and restoration NEW DELHI: India on Wednesday expressed deep concern over reports of the destruction of a historic Hindu temple in Pakistan’s Punjab province and called on the Pakistani government to conduct a prompt and transparent investigation…

File photo: People raise slogans to press for the implementation of National Register of Citizens (NRC) updation before conducting the census in Manipur NEW DELHI: The Manipur Assembly on Wednesday adopted a resolution urging the Centre to update the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in the state before conducting the census exercise.This is the third…

NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra on Wednesday slammed the party’s rebel MPs for seeking additional time to respond to notices issued to them by the Lok Sabha secretariat.While talking to reporters, Mahua said that the rebel MPs’ inability to respond within the stipulated period shows that they know they are in the wrong.“We…

EAM Jaishankar to visit Ukraine, Poland NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar will travel to Ukraine and Poland from September 3 to 5, the ministry of external affairs (MEA) said on Wednesday. The talks are expected to focus on bilateral ties, regional developments and issues of mutual interest.During the visit, Jaishankar will hold bilateral…

Bigger is no longer better, at least when it comes to weddings. In 2026, Indian couples are moving away from extravagant guest lists and lavish celebrations, choosing instead to create experiences that feel intimate, personal and unforgettable. Luxury today is no longer defined by scale, but by meaningful moments shared with the people who matter…

“Deeply emotional day for every Uttarakhandi”: CM Dhami pays tribute to 1994 Mussoorie firing victims Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday said September 2 is a deeply emotional day for every Uttarakhandi as it marks the anniversary of the 1994 Mussoorie firing incident.Speaking to ANI, CM Dhami said, “Today is a deeply emotional…

LUCKNOW: Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust appointed three new trustees at its meeting on Wednesday : Delhi-based Mahesh Bhagchandka, a relative of late VHP leader Ashok Singhal; Ayodhya’s Madan Mohan Pandey; and Shikohabad’s Nirmala Yadav.The appointments come as the trust deliberates on the service conditions and standard operating procedure for the post of chief…

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday ordered a CBI investigation into Disha Salian’s death, citing concerns over the prolonged police probe and failure to register an FIR NEW DELHI: The Bombay High Court on Wednesday ordered the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to register an FIR and take over the investigation into the death of…

The water supply network has also suffered disruption, with 40 schemes currently affected. Hamirpur accounts for 23 of the disrupted schemes, while Shimla has reported 17. NEW DELHI: Monsoon rains have claimed 259 lives and caused damage worth more than Rs 1,200 crore across Himachal Pradesh in just 64 days, according to State Emergency Operations…

Shinde’s remarks came after Sharif’s office shared an edited version of the SCO family photograph NEW DELHI: Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde criticised Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s Office for cropping Prime Minister Narendra Modi out of a photograph from the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, saying Pakistan should not attempt to “play such…