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‘Prohibition causing significant financial losses’: NDA allies nudge Nitish Kumar to reconsider liquor ban

NEW DELHI: Calls for a rethink of Bihar’s decade-old liquor ban have resurfaced within the ruling alliance, with NDA allies urging chief minister Nitish Kumar to review the policy. Read More

‘Boy vs girl’ budget: Rajasthan BJP MLA’s sexist remark sparks row; he asks ‘what is wrong?’

NEW DELHI: A Rajasthan BJP MLA sparked a controversy during the assembly debate on the state budget after drawing a gendered comparison between present BJP government’s budget and that of the previous Congress regime. Read More

Ram Temple Fuels Ayodhya’s Economic Surge: Study Projects Rs 4 Lakh Crore Tourism Revenue

Post-consecration, redevelopment and capacity expansion projects worth approximately Rs 85,000 crore are underway, spanning roads, railways, urban renewal and airport expansion. Read More

‘Ejaculation Without Penetration Not Rape’: Chhattisgarh HC Modifies 20-Year-Old Conviction Order

The ruling was delivered by Justice Narendra Kumar Vyas, who was hearing an appeal against a 2005 trial court judgment. Read More

Bengaluru Family Forgets Sleeping Child In Cab, Police Reunite Him Late Night

Unaware that a child remained in the car, cab driver Kiran drove away. He reportedly completed two more pick-ups and drop offs while the boy remained asleep in the rear seat. Read More

BJP Slams Telangana Govt Over Ramzan Early-Leave Order, Seeks Similar Concessions For Hindus

Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom Hyderabad, Feb 18 (PTI) Criticising the Congress government in Telangana over its order allowing Muslim employees to leave offices early during Ramzan, the BJP on Wednesday Read More

Vijay Mallya plea: Fugitive businessman tells Bombay HC he can’t return to India, cites UK travel ban

Vijay Mallya (PTI image) NEW DELHI: Fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya on Wednesday informed the Bombay high court that he cannot specify when he will return to India as he is legally barred from leaving the United Kingdom. Read More

Lights Off, Pack Up: Galgotia University Leaves AI Summit Amid Chinese Robodog Row

Galgotias University came under fire after it allegedly displayed a Chinese robodog, even though the institution clarified that it had never claimed to have built the device. Read More

Nod For Rs 80,000-Crore Great Nicobar Mega Infra Project: NGT’s ‘Balanced Approach’ Explained

Great Nicobar Mega Project: NGT refused to interfere with environmental clearance granted in November 2022, citing project’s strategic national importance, “adequate safeguards” Go to Source Read More

Key Bishnoi gang member Bobby Kabutar linked to Sidhu Moosewala killing arrested in Delhi

NEW DELHI: Delhi police on Wednesday arrested Bobby Kabutar – a key member of Lawrence Bishnoi gang – in conection with the double murder of two brothers in Delhi last year. Read More

Mamata Banerjee Fact-Checked: What Bangladesh Election Data Shows On Minority Representation | Exclusive

In volatile regions like Bagerhat and Gopalganj, rejections and withdrawals of minority candidates were reportedly higher, pointing to security concerns Go to Source Read More

‘Terrorised, Not Weaponised’: ED Claims Mamata Banerjee Used Z+ Security To Halt I-PAC Raid

The ED has alleged that Mamata Banerjee entered the premises during the search and took possession of documents and digital devices. Read More