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'Shivaji Maharaj was a Patidar': BJP minister's remark sparks political storm in Maharashtra

India, Jan. 7 -- A remark by senior BJP leader and Union minister C R Patil that 17th-century Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj belonged to the Patidar caste has triggered sharp reactions from ... Read More


Rogue wild elephant kills 13 in two days in Jharkhand villages

Chaibasa, Jan. 7 -- An elephant killed 13 people in two days in separate attacks in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district, creating panic in the region, a senior forest official said on Wednesday. Four... Read More


2026 polls: Abhishek pitches 15-0 & 6-0 sweep for TMC in Dinajpur districts

Balurghat, Jan. 7 -- From a roadshow in Itahar on Wednesday, Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secretary and Diamond Harbour MP Abhishek Banerjee called on voters to ensure a clean sweep for t... Read More


"They ruined Delhi in 11 years:" Delhi Minister Ravinder Indraj Singh slams AAP over pollution protest

New Delhi, Jan. 7 -- Delhi Social Welfare Minister Ravinder Indraj Singh on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the Aam Aadmi Party over its protest against rising air pollution in the national ca... Read More


Day after Abhishek's nudge, CEO says SIR process completed at residence

Kolkata, Jan. 7 -- A day after Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee alleged that a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) hearing notice was being served to Nobel laureate A... Read More


From Poona Coffee House to Commonwealth Games: The many lives of Suresh Kalmadi

India, Jan. 7 -- Former Union minister Suresh Kalmadi, whose role in sports administration defined his prominence and also led to his downfall, passed away in Pune early Tuesday. He was 81. Kalmadi w... Read More


PIL in HC seeks effective implementation of NOTA in local body elections

India, Jan. 7 -- A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Bombay High Court seeking proper implementation of the None of the Above or NOTA option in Maharashtra's local body elections.... Read More


SG Pipers' defence, Bansari Solanki heroics to earn a point against Shrachi Bengal Tigers in thrilling Women's HIL clash

Ranchi, Jan. 7 -- SG Pipers conjured a defensive masterclass illuminated by goalkeeper Bansari Solanki's superhuman saves and unyielding backline resolve to grind out a gritty 0-0 draw against Shrachi... Read More


Removal of banner led to Ballari violence: DCM DK Shivakumar: Congress fact finding committee report Out

India, Jan. 7 -- Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar in Wednesday said that the Congress party's fact-finding committee report had found out that removal of the Valmiki banner had triggered the Ballar... Read More


Lodha Developers achieves 25% YoY growth in Q3 FY26 pre-sales

Mumbai, Jan. 7 -- Sequentially, the company registered a 23% growth in pre-sales. The growth was supported by strong momentum in sustenance sales, and a significant launch pipeline in Q4 is expected ... Read More