2008 Malegaon blast case: Pragya Thakur, all other accused acquitted
Observing that “terrorism has no religion”, a special court of the National Investigation Agency on Thursday acquitted all the seven accused in the September 2008 blast in Malegaon that gave birth to the political narrative of “Hindu terrorism” and “saffron terror” - changing the discourse of Indian politics.
India to take all steps to protect national interest: Goyal on US tariff in Parliament
India will take all necessary steps to safeguard and promote national interest, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday, a day after US President Donald Trump announced 25 per cent tariffs plus a penalty on domestic exports to America from August 1.
Opposition slams Modi govt amid US tariff row
As US President Donald Trump announced 25 per cent tariff on India and an oil deal with Pakistan, the Opposition on Thursday pounced on Narendra Modi over his “silence”, with top Congress leader Rahul Gandhi claiming that everybody except the Prime Minister and the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman know that the Indian economy is “dead”. Read more
EC finalises Electoral College for vice presidential poll, schedule to be announced soon
The Election Commission on Thursday said it has finalised the Electoral College for the vice presidential election, necessitated due to the resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar from the post.
Dharmasthala 'mass burial' case: Partial skeletal remains found at 6th spot
Partial remains have been found at the sixth site that is being excavated as part of the SIT probe into the mass burials case in Dharmasthala on Thursday, sources privy to the investigation said.
Starlink receives licence to launch satellite service in India
Elon Musk-led Starlink has received a licence to launch satellite service in India, and a framework for spectrum allocation is also in place for a smooth rollout, Union Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Thursday. Read more
Saudi amusement park ride breaks in half mid-air, terrifying video goes viral
In a chilling incident from Saudi Arabia, an adventure ride turned into a nightmare for adventure seekers after a huge carousel snapped mid-air. Dramatic visuals showing the ride crashing down circulated online and went viral. The amusement park accident left at least 23 people injured.
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Doctor levels rape charges against Malayalam rapper Vedan
A rape case has been lodged against well-known Malayalam rapper Vedan, also known as Hirandas Murali, on a complaint by a lady doctor alleging that he sexually assaulted her on several occasions between 2021-2023 at various places in the state, police said on Thursday. Read more
Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy | India lose openers on green top before reaching 72/2 at lunch
India lost their openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and K L Rahul on a green top but did well to reach 72 for two at lunch on day one of the series-deciding fifth Test against England here on Thursday.
Goa eyes to ban glass liquor bottles near beaches
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Thursday told the legislative assembly that the state government was considering a ban on the sale of glass liquor bottles near beaches and replacing them with cans amid concerns over tourists getting injured by shards of broken glass. Read more
Man dances at friend's funeral procession who died of cancer, says 'fulfilling last wish'
To honour his close friend's last wish, a Mandsaur resident danced, albeit with moist eyes, in his funeral procession. A video of the unique gesture of Ambalal Prajapati, resident of Jawasia village in Mandsaur district of Madhya Pradesh, went viral on social media on Thursday along with a letter written by Sohanlal Jain (71), the deceased.