New Delhi: Dust pollution complaints linked to Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) sites have seen a dramatic fall in early 2026, dropping from 640 complaints during the same period last year to just 24, according to official data. The sharp decline between January 1 and April 20 signals a significant improvement in pollution control across…
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Washington: The internal watchdog of the US Department of Justice has launched a review into how the department handled the release of investigative records linked to Jeffrey Epstein. The Office of Inspector General (OIG) said it will evaluate the processes used to identify, redact, and disclose documents under a law passed in November mandating the…
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Patna: Samrat Choudhary on Friday won the trust vote in the Bihar Legislative Assembly by voice vote and pledged to carry forward the governance model of his predecessor Nitish Kumar, with a focus on curbing corruption, crime, and communalism. Addressing the House, Choudhary said his government would directly monitor administrative units at the grassroots level,…
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New Delhi, April 24, 2026: Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development Dr Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar on Thursday said India’s telecom sector has undergone a major transformation over the past decade, driven by policy reforms, industry participation and rapid digital expansion. Speaking at the COAI DIGICOM Summit 2026 in Delhi, he said emerging technologies…
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Washington, April 24, 2026: Donald Trump has said he does not give much thought to Iran’s participation in the upcoming FIFA World Cup, even as the issue continues to draw global attention amid rising geopolitical tensions. Responding to questions on whether Iran should be allowed to compete, Trump stated that he does not think about…
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Mumbai, April 24, 2026: Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar celebrated his 53rd birthday on Friday, with tributes pouring in from across the cricketing world, including heartfelt messages from former Australian stars Matthew Hayden and Brett Lee. Hayden described Tendulkar as “the man who became cricket,” highlighting the immense impact the Indian batting icon has had…
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New Delhi: Fresh details in the Kailash Hills rape-murder investigation have revealed disturbing behavioural patterns in the accused, prompting investigators to consider a psychological assessment as part of the ongoing probe. Police sources said Rahul Meena, the main accused in the brutal killing of a 22-year-old civil services aspirant in Kailash Hills, had a history…
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Toronto: A new report by Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada has highlighted a surge in extortion incidents across Canada, linking the trend not only to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang but also to the Khalistan-linked Bambiha gang and emerging “copycat” actors. The report noted that multiple organised crime groups are involved in extortion…
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New Delhi, April 24, 2026: The Ministry of Rural Development has finalised the national calendar for SARAS Aajeevika Melas for the financial year 2026 27 with a focus on boosting rural livelihoods, supporting women entrepreneurs, and promoting traditional crafts across the country. According to the schedule, three major events will be organised in the National…
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Chennai: Indian Institute of Technology Madras has launched three new beginner-level Artificial Intelligence courses on its digital learning platform SWAYAM Plus, with registrations now open for interested learners across the country. The courses — AI for Aspiring Engineers, AI for Administrators, and Prompt Engineering — are designed to introduce foundational AI concepts without requiring prior…
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