Kerala: Kerala’s Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) has launched a major statewide enforcement drive, dubbed ‘Operation Earth Guard’, aimed at tackling illegal soil mining, permit misuse and suspected corruption linked to excavation activities. The surprise inspection campaign began across the state following intelligence inputs indicating widespread violations in the removal and transport of ordinary earth.…
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Arizona: Fresh speculation has emerged in the Nancy Guthrie case after reports claimed a person may have been detained for questioning in connection with the investigation, triggering renewed interest in whether a breakthrough could be near. The buzz began after unverified reports suggested an individual was allegedly taken into custody in the Tucson area, with…
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Delhi: Two men suspected of having links to an organised crime network were arrested in Delhi’s Dwarka following a brief exchange of fire with police during an early morning operation on Sunday, officials said. According to police, the suspects were intercepted by the Anti-Auto Theft Squad near Urban Extension Road based on specific intelligence inputs.…
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Mumbai: A special court in Thane has acquitted a 26-year-old woman facing charges of child trafficking and operating a prostitution racket, ruling that the prosecution failed to establish its case beyond reasonable doubt. The court pointed to major gaps in evidence, inconsistencies in the investigation and the absence of proof supporting key allegations. The case…
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New Delhi, April 20, 2026: The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition seeking to recognise freedom fighter Subhas Chandra Bose as the “national son,” firmly cautioning against filing similar pleas in the future. The apex court expressed strong disapproval over repetitive litigation on matters related to Netaji, indicating that such issues have been brought before…
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Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei sustained a minor leg injury during US-Israeli airstrikes targeting his compound, according to a report citing a senior Iranian official. The report said the injury was caused by the blast impact from a missile strike, while officials pushed back against wider speculation surrounding his condition. According to the report, Azim…
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Bhopal, April 20, 2026: Hockey India has announced the selection of sub junior men and women players for the upcoming Under 18 national coaching camp to be held in Bhopal, marking an important step in grooming the next generation of hockey talent. The selected players, drawn from across the country, will participate in an intensive…
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Air India has issued a clarification after criticism erupted over a document circulating online that appeared to restrict cabin crew from wearing symbols such as sindoor, tikka and bindis. The airline said the material being shared on social media does not reflect its current employee guidelines and described it as an outdated manual no longer…
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Udhampur: At least 15 people lost their lives and around 20 others suffered injuries after a passenger bus met with a devastating accident in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district on Monday. The vehicle, operating on the Ramnagar-Udhampur route, reportedly veered off the road near Kanote village and plunged into a deep gorge, triggering a major…
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During the election campaign in West Bengal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made an unexpected stop at a small roadside stall in Jhargram to enjoy a simple serving of jhalmuri. The brief interaction quickly grabbed attention nationwide, but it’s the shopkeeper’s reaction afterward that has truly captured people’s hearts. The stall owner, Vikram Shaw, was caught…
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