Hamirpur: Five dead, one missing after boat overturns in Yamuna River

Hamirpur (UP): Five people, including four children, drowned after a boat capsized in the Yamuna River in Uttar Pradesh’s Hamirpur district, while an 11-year-old boy remains missing, police said Thursday. They said the incident took place Wednesday evening in Kutubpur Patiya hamlet under Bhauli gram panchayat in the Kurara police station area when nine people, not including the boatman, were returning from a river island. According to police, the boat lost...

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Bihar cabinet expansion highlights political legacy, generational shift

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Patna: The cabinet expansion in Bihar witnessed a striking blend of political legacy and generational transition, as Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary inducted the sons of three former Chief Ministers into his newly expanded cabinet. The inclusion of Nishant Kumar, son of former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar; Nitish Mishra, son of former Chief Minister Jagannath Mishra; and Santosh Kumar Suman, son of former Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi, has generated widespread political...

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Assam govt swearing-in May 12; PM Modi, Amit Shah to attend: Dilip Saikia

Guwahati: Assam BJP President Dilip Saikia Thursday said the swearing-in ceremony of the BJP-led NDA government in Assam will be held May 12 at Khanapara in Guwahati in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and several senior NDA leaders. Addressing reporters, Saikia said the oath-taking ceremony is scheduled to begin at 11 am at the Veterinary College Playground in Khanapara and is expected to witness...

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Chandranath Rath killing: Bengal CID takes charge of investigation

West Bengal CID has taken over the probe into the murder of Chandranath Rath. Police said his vehicle was followed, blocked at Madhyamgram, and a bike-borne attacker shot him at close range, killing him on the spot and injuring the driver.

Kolkata: The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of West Bengal Police, Thursday morning, took over the probe of the ghastly murder of Chandranath Rath, the long-time personal assistant of Suvendu Adhikari, who was shot dead by a bike-borne man. Initial investigation revealed that while Rath was returning home Wednesday night from a programme of the BJP, his vehicle was followed by a motorcycle with the killer as the driver. Just as Rath’s...

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4.1 magnitude quake hits central Nepal, tremors felt in Kathmandu

Kathmandu: An earthquake of 4.1 magnitude hit Dhading district of central Nepal Thursday morning, a government agency said here. There was no immediate report about any damage caused by the quake, tremors of which were also felt in capital Kathmandu. The epicentre was situated 90 kms west of Kathmandu. "An earthquake measuring 4.1 magnitude with its epicentre...

‘Matka King’ set to return with Season 2

Mumbai: The recently released streaming series Matka King, which stars Vijay Varma in the lead, is set to return with its 2nd season. The makers of the series took to their social media Thursday, and shared that the 2nd season of the series is in development following the massive success of season 1. The series is set...

Hamirpur: Five dead, one missing after boat overturns in Yamuna River

Hamirpur (UP): Five people, including four children, drowned after a boat capsized in the Yamuna River in Uttar Pradesh’s Hamirpur district, while an 11-year-old boy remains missing, police said Thursday. They said the incident took place Wednesday evening in Kutubpur Patiya hamlet under Bhauli gram panchayat in the Kurara police station area when nine people, not including...

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Aussie players prioritise IPL over Pakistan series

Melbourne: Cricket Australia Thursday confirmed that its players, including skipper Pat Cummins, will be allowed to fulfil their IPL 2026 commitments, granting them exemption from the three-match ODI series against Pakistan which begins May 30. The league phase of the IPL concludes May 24, while the tournament's final will be played May 31. The Australian players are...

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Bihar cabinet expansion highlights political legacy, generational shift

Patna: The cabinet expansion in Bihar witnessed a striking blend of political legacy and generational transition, as Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary inducted the sons of three former Chief Ministers into his newly expanded cabinet. The inclusion of Nishant Kumar, son of former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar; Nitish Mishra, son of former Chief Minister Jagannath Mishra; and Santosh...

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Meta-owned WhatsApp launches AI tool for small businesses

New Delhi: Meta-backed WhatsApp Thursday announced the launch of ‘Business AI’ in India, bringing AI-powered customer support directly to the WhatsApp Business app to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) manage customer engagement round the clock. The feature is designed to enable eligible businesses to respond to customer queries 24/7, capture leads, book appointments and drive sales...

Assam govt swearing-in May 12; PM Modi, Amit Shah to attend: Dilip Saikia

Guwahati: Assam BJP President Dilip Saikia Thursday said the swearing-in ceremony of the BJP-led NDA government in Assam will be held May 12 at Khanapara in Guwahati in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and several senior NDA leaders. Addressing reporters, Saikia said the oath-taking ceremony is scheduled to begin at...

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Majhi says Operation Sindoor reflects India’s strength

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