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His 11-year FM tenure was a blend of the pragmatic and the political

India, Jan. 29 -- On the day the 2024 Maharashtra assembly election results were announced, Ajit Pawar made an early phone call to Devendra Fadnavis, who was set to become chief minister. Ajit, then ... Read More


'Left in the dark': Bomb threat across Chandigarh schools leaves parents, students anxious

Chandigarh, Jan. 29 -- What was meant to be a return to routine after a three day holiday break for students descended into chaos across Chandigarh schools on Wednesday morning, as bomb threat emails ... Read More


Alex Pretti spitting row: DHS gives update on Jan 13 video; Border Patrol faces action

India, Jan. 29 -- The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has reacted to the video of a protester who resembles Alex Pretti, spitting at a federal SUV, smashing its taillight, and fighting with offi... Read More


Barnala police arrest ASI's son in hit-and-run case

Barnala, Jan. 29 -- A day after a man was killed in a hit-and-run accident, Barnala police arrested the accused, identified as Manvir Singh, in connection with the case, officials said on Wednesday. ... Read More


HC inclined to grant 4-day parole leave under escort to Abu Salem

India, Jan. 29 -- The Bombay High Court on Wednesday granted a 4-day parole under an escort to gangster Abu Salem, a convict in the March 1993 Mumbai serial bombings case. Salem, currently lodged in ... Read More


India and US have made 'very significant' progress in bilateral trade agreement: Sources

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- India and the US have made "very significant" progress in talks for a bilateral trade agreement, and Indian negotiators remained in contact with their American counterparts to wo... Read More


Planning dept seeks rRs.r700-crore hike in development funds for Purvanchal, Bundelkhand

LUCKNOW, Jan. 29 -- The planning department has sought an increase of Rs.700 crore for the development of 37 districts under the Purvanchal/Bundelkhand Balanced Regional Development Fund (BRDF), a fin... Read More


IT City plot allottees met Mohali MLA, demand reduction in enhancement charges

Mohali, Jan. 29 -- A high-level delegation representing around 7,000 plot allottees from IT City Sectors 82, 83A, and 66B, met Mohali MLA Kulwant Singh at the Aam Aadmi Party office in Sector 79 on We... Read More


Who is Nasra Ahmed and why was the viral 'banana and rice' woman arrested in Minneapolis

India, Jan. 29 -- Nasra Ahmed, a 23-year-old Somali American from Minneapolis, Minnesota, who went viral for comments she made about the cultural mix of Somali and American, comparing it with "eating ... Read More


Fake cops rob rRs.r66.45 lakh from Kenyan garment trader

India, Jan. 29 -- A 26-year-old Kenyan garment trader was on Tuesday robbed of around Rs.66.45 lakh by two bike-borne men who claimed they were policemen. The accused intercepted the cab the trader wa... Read More