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Pune Car Crash: Father of the accused claims family driver was behind the wheel during accident

In a shocking twist, the juvenile involved in the tragic crash in Pune, which claimed two lives, now alleges that the family driver was driving at the time of the accident. Stay tuned as the investigation unfolds and authorities delve deeper into this latest development.

Explained: What is Ethylene Oxide, why is it used and regulatory guidelines on it

Ethylene Oxide, a fossil fuel byproduct, has multiple industrial uses, including fumigation of spices.

Reschedule non-essential travel to or via Dubai, says Indian Embassy after UAE floods

Due to disruption caused by unprecedented weather conditions in the UAE earlier this week, Dubai International Airport has temporarily limited the number of inbound flights

“Leave It To BCCI”: Jaishankar’s Witty Reply On India’s UNSC Membership Leaves Everyone In Splits

At Raisina Dialogue 2024, EAM S Jaishankar left everyone in splits by his witty response to India’s permanent UNSC seat. In a panel discussion, Michael Fullilove Executive Director of Lowy Institute, Australia had said that the decision of UNSC should be made via ICC rankings to this Dr Jaishankar made a witty remark that this should be left to BCCI. Watch the full video here

Amit Shah Speech Highlights in LS: Counters Owaisi & Targets Sonia Gandhi On Criminal Law Bills

During his Lok Sabha speech on December 20, Home Minister Amit Shah addressed Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita, or Criminal Law Bills, and offered critical remarks regarding both Congress leader Sonia Gandhi and AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi. Here are the top 5 moments from his speech!

Jacqueline Fernandez moves Delhi HC for quashing of FIR against her in money laundering case

The petition, which is likely to come for hearing during the week, has also sought to quash the second supplementary charge sheet filed by the ED in the case and related proceedings pending before a trial court here.

Exit Polls Result 2023: Importance of State Elections | Setting The Tone For 2024 LS Polls?

Polls of Polls outcome: Why these assembly elections matter? What are the key takeaways from the exit poll results and the way the elections have been contested? Watch our analysis on Moneycontrol

Prime Minister Modi Calls Out Nitish Kumar Over Population Control Remark in Bihar State Assembly

Prime Minister Modi has slammed Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for his remarks blaming women for declining population of Bihar. Speaking at the state assembly on 7th November, Kumar tried to put the onus of population control on women. The assembled lawmakers, including the Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav , were seen laughing at his remarks. Now Nitish Kumar has apologised after getting major flak from many women leaders & netizens.

Pepper X is world's hottest chilli pepper; here's all you need to know

Pepper X has dethroned Carolina Reaper as the world’s hottest chilli pepper. A look at the world’s hottest peppers and the Scoville Scale, the tool used to measure the heat of a pepper

India, Canada diplomatic row will not have material impact on exports: EEPC

India's exports to Canada stood at $4.1 billion in 2022-23.

Congress stages protest in Pune to demand withdrawal of 40% exports duty on onions

Carrying onion garlands, Congress state president Nana Patole along with agitating farmers and many Congress leaders held a rasta roko'.

Chandrayaan-3: Ramdev performs 'yagya' in Haridwar for mission's success

Ramdev performed the yagya and havan amid the chanting of Vedic hymns by the students of Acharyakulam, praying for the successful completion of the mission.

Independence Day 2023: Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India's approach on women-led development

From the ramparts of the Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi pushed for women-led development. In a strong pitch for women empowerment, the PM also mentioned the new policies the government is working on to make women more self -reliant. Modi spoke about an agri-tech scheme for the women self-help groups (SHG), under which the government will train women to operate, drive and repair drones in the agricultural sector

Chart of the Day: What do India Inc’s rising cash flows signal?

Free cash flows have jumped nearly three times between FY20 and FY23, setting the stage for new capex cycle

Floodwaters receding at many places in Punjab, Haryana; relief work underway

With the threat of water and vector-borne diseases looming large in flood-affected areas, health department officials have been directed to take appropriate steps to prevent any such outbreak, they said.

Deputy CM inspects flood-hit villages of Faridabad, over 500 shifted to safer places

Chautala visited Manjhawali on a tractor and inspected the flood condition near the Mohana-Baghpat Bridge and in the Baghpat area on a boat. The deputy chief minister directed the officials to evacuate the affected people by boats and lift them using helicopters from places where boats cannot reach.

Dutch prime minister announces resignation after ruling coalition fails to agree on migration policy

The decision by the Netherlands’ longest-serving premier means the country will face a general election later this year for the 150-seat lower house of Parliament.

Amarnath Yatra halted for second successive day as heavy rain continues in Kashmir

The heavy showers, which started early on July 7, forced the suspension of the pilgrimage and the devotees were stopped at the Baltal and the Nunwan base camps.

Fire breaks out in Falaknuma Express, no casualties

The fire broke out in three reserved bogies—S4, S5 and S6—of the Falaknuma Express and spread to other bogies between Bommaipally and Pagidipally stations.

IMF board to meet on July 12 to review Pakistan's loan agreement

The nine-month Stand-by Arrangement (SBA), if approved, will bring $3 billion, or 111 per cent of Pakistan’s IMF quota, which will ease the country’s financial crisis, the Dawn newspaper reported from Washington.

Tomatoes disappear from kitchens as prices soar in Delhi, vendors blame rains

Local vendors are selling tomatoes in the price range of Rs 80 to Rs 120 per kg, depending on the quality and the localities

Mukhtar Ansari Arrest: Who Is Awadhesh Rai’s Killer? | UP Dons On Target

With 61 criminal cases of land grabbing, extortion, and murder lodged against him this Uttar Pradesh Don will now serve life imprisonment. A Varanasi court awarded life imprisonment to gangster turned politician Mukhtar Ansari in the 1991 Awadhesh Rai murder case. Ansari, the dreaded gangster turned politician, killed Awadhesh Rai on August 3, 1991. So, who is he and what was the Awadhesh Rai murder case? Watch to find out.

Wrestlers' Protest: Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat & Bajrang Punia Join Railway Duties | Fake News Debunked

The reports of wrestlers calling off the protest against Wrestling Federation Chief, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh who allegedly sexually harassed several female grapplers, are doing rounds on social media. Sakshi Malikkh, Bajrang Punia & Vinesh Phogat took to Twitter to deny the reports that claimed they have withdrawn from the wrestlers’ protest. Though, all three have resumed their job in the Railways.

Delhi Murder Case | Who Is Accused, Sahil? | How Did Police Catch Him?

Sahil, a 20-year-old mechanic and a jilted lover brutally murdered a 16-year-old minor in the Shahbad Dairy area of the national capital Delhi. The brutal killing was witnessed by dozens but no one tried to help the girl. The accused who has no regrets was arrested from Bulandshahr, UP 20 hours after committing the gruesome crime. But why did he kill the girl and how did the police catch him? Watch to find out.