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Mumbai: A special court Saturday acquitted former Maharashtra home minister Padamsinh Patil and seven others in the 2006 murder case of Maharashtra Congress leader Pawanraje Nimbalkar and his driver. Special CBI court judge Satyanaryan Navandar said the prosecution failed to prove the chain of conspiracy....

New Delhi: India will host the BRICS National Security Advisers’ Meeting June 22-23 under its chairship, bringing together top security officials from member countries to deliberate on evolving global security challenges and strengthen cooperation on key strategic issues. According to a Ministry of External Affairs...

New Delhi: In a breakthrough in its ongoing anti-drug campaign, the Anti-Narcotics Squad (ANS) of Delhi Police's East District Saturday dismantled an interstate narcotics supply chain and arrested a key Odisha-based supplier allegedly involved in trafficking ganja to Delhi-NCR. Police recovered nearly 22.5 kg of...

New Delhi: The Centre has prohibited the manufacture, sale and distribution of 16 fixed-dose combination (FDC) drugs, saying they lack therapeutic justification and their continued use was not considered beneficial in relation to the potential risks involved. The move, the Union Health Ministry said, was...

Patna: A court in Patna Saturday granted interim relief to popular educator and YouTuber Faisal Khan alias Khan Sir in connection with the firing case under investigation in the city. During the hearing, the court ordered that no coercive action be taken against him until...

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Saturday extended greetings to President Droupadi Murmu on her birthday, praising her remarkable journey of public service and describing her life as an inspiration for millions across the country. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “Warm...

New Delhi: The National Testing Agency (NTA) began a nationwide mock drill Saturday as part of extensive preparations for the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination Sunday, aimed at ensuring a secure and seamless conduct of the test. The exercise that began at 9 A.M. will continue through...

Mumbai: Amid a rebellion by six Lok Sabha MPs of his party, an emotional Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray Friday said he had not lost his resolve to fight despite challenges and attacks, but was ready to quit his post if the party didn't...

New Delhi: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) is set to hold its second major protest at Jantar Mantar Saturday, with founder Abhijeet Dipke urging participants to bring "plates and spoons" as the Internet-born outfit intensifies its campaign against exam paper leaks and student suicides. The protest...

New Delhi: National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct a nationwide mock drill Saturday ahead of the NEET-UG re-examination the day after as part of its preparations to ensure the smooth, secure and transparent conduct of the test, official said Friday. The NTA also issued a...