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Punjab Hooch Tragedy: Death Toll Climbs to 23, 13 Under Treatment

Punjab : The death toll in the Punjab hooch tragedy has risen to 23, up from 21 reported yesterday, with 13 individuals still hospitalized. According to Dr. Kirandeep, the Amritsar Civil Surgeon, the health condition of the hospitalized individuals is stable. A door-to-door health survey has been conducted across seven villages in the Majitha and…

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Madhya Pradesh Minister Faces Backlash Over Controversial Remarks on Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, Apologizes Publicly

Delhi 14 may : A public speech by Madhya Pradesh’s Tribal Welfare Minister Vijay Shah has ignited a storm of controversy after he made remarks widely interpreted as an offensive reference to Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, a high-ranking Indian Army officer often seen alongside Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri during press briefings on Operation Sindoor. The BJP…

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Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai Sworn in as 52nd Chief Justice of India

Delhi 14 may : prestigious ceremony held today at Rashtrapati Bhavan, Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai was sworn in as the 52nd Chief Justice of India. President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of office to Justice Gavai, who succeeds Justice Sanjiv Khanna in the nation’s highest judicial position. The event was marked by the presence of…

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India Blocks Global Times’ X Account Amid Rising India-Pakistan Tensions

New Delhi : India’s firm stance against misinformation and foreign propaganda, the Government of India on Wednesday blocked access to the X (formerly Twitter) handle of China’s state-run media outlet, Global Times. The decision comes in the wake of escalating tensions between India and Pakistan and days after a formal warning was issued by the…

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UPSC Prelims 2025: Important update for Candidates with Disabilities – scribe change requests accepted until May 18

New Delhi – The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has issued an important notice for candidates under the Persons with Benchmark Disability/Persons with Disability (PwBD/PwD) category who have opted to avail the facility of a scribe for the upcoming Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2025. As per the official notification, candidates who wish to change their…

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Tension at Border as Pakistan Rangers Detain BSF Jawan PK Shaw

New Delhi : A Border Security Force (BSF) jawan who had been in the custody of the Pakistani Rangers for nearly a month was safely repatriated to India on Wednesday, bringing relief to his family and colleagues. The jawan, identified as PK Shaw, had inadvertently crossed the International Border during routine patrolling duties and was…

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Shourya Samman Yatra Salutes Heroes of Operation Sindoor in Delhi

New Delhi : To honour the extraordinary courage and achievements of India’s Armed Forces following the successful execution of Operation Sindoor, a patriotic Tiranga Yatra titled ‘Shourya Samman Yatra’ was held in the national capital today. The event began at Kartavya Path and culminated at the National War Memorial at India Gate, symbolizing the nation’s…

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Cannes 2025: Urvashi Rautela’s Parrot Clutch creates a buzz – netizens react with Hilarious Comparisons

Cannes, France May 14, 2025-Urvashi Rautela once again made a bold statement at the 78th Cannes Film Festival, but this time, it wasn’t just her gown that captured attention — it was her extravagant choice of accessories. The actress, known for her daring fashion sense, attended the Partir un jour (Leave One Day) premiere on…

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Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini Congratulates HBSE Class 12 Toppers via Video Call

Chandigarh (Haryana), May 14: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday extended his congratulations to Arpandeep Singh from Kaithal, the state topper of the HBSE Class 12 exams, through a video call. The CM also interacted with other stream toppers — Saroj from Jind, who led the Arts stream, and Naman from Bhiwani, who…

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India’s ‘Akashteer’ War-Cloud Destroys Every Pakistani Drone and Missile

New Delhi : The Akashteer air defence system marks a historic leap in India’s self-reliant military capabilities, emerging as a cornerstone of the nation’s modern warfare strategy. Designed and developed entirely with indigenous technology and free from foreign components or satellite dependencies, Akashteer is believed to be the world’s first fully operational AI-driven war-cloud system.…

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