New Delhi : Karnataka-based writer, activist, and lawyer Banu Mushtaq’s short story collection Heart Lamp has been shortlisted for the International Booker Prize 2025. Translated from Kannada to English by Deepa Bhasthi, the book has carved its name in history as the first-ever Kannada language title to be recognized at this prestigious global platform. Heart…
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Gopalganj: The vibrant stage of Gopalganj Thawe Mahotsav lit up with mesmerizing performances by the artists of Samayik Parivesh, leaving the audience spellbound. The highlight of the evening was the soulful rendition of ghazals written by renowned Indian litterateur and the founder-president of Samayik Parivesh, Mamta Mehrotra. Popular singers Neetu Kumari Navgeet and Rajesh Kesari…
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Jaipur : In the wake of the tragic hit-and-run incident in Jaipur’s Nahargarh area, the Jaipur City District Congress Committee has taken swift disciplinary action by expelling Usman Khan from its district executive committee. Khan, the alleged driver of the SUV involved in the horrifying incident, was reportedly intoxicated at the time and has been…
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New Delhi : The Bombay High Court has issued notices to the Mumbai Police and Shiv Sena MLA Murji Patel in response to a plea filed by stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra, who is seeking to quash the First Information Report (FIR) registered against him over remarks allegedly made against Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Mumbai Police during…
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New Delhi : The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for severe heatwave conditions in parts of Rajasthan, Saurashtra, and Kutch for today, warning residents to take necessary precautions against extreme temperatures. The alert indicates a very high likelihood of heat-related illnesses among vulnerable groups and calls for proactive measures by authorities.…
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Hyderabad : In a conciliatory move, the Telangana State Government has agreed to withdraw the cases filed against students of the University of Hyderabad (UoH) in connection with their protest against the large-scale felling of trees on 400 acres of land at Kancha Gachibowli, located near the university campus. Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka…
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Noida : In a shocking case of domestic violence, a man allegedly murdered his wife by bludgeoning her with a hammer at their residence in Noida’s upscale Sector 15 on Friday afternoon, before walking over two kilometres to the nearest police station to surrender. The horrifying incident has sent shockwaves through the neighbourhood and raised…
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New Delhi : The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heatwave warning for Delhi and several north Indian states, forecasting a sharp rise in temperatures in the coming days. According to the IMD, the national capital is expected to witness maximum temperatures ranging between 40 and 42°C on April 7 and 8, marking the…
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New Delhi : In a major relief to hundreds of residents in Gurugram’s upscale DLF Phases 1 to 5, the Supreme Court on Friday temporarily stayed the Punjab and Haryana High Court’s directive ordering the demolition of unauthorised constructions and the sealing of commercial establishments in the residential zones. The stay will be in effect…
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Balrampur, April 4 ,2025 : Balrampur, a key aspirational district in Uttar Pradesh, is witnessing unprecedented development under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Three major projects have been prioritized, marking a significant boost for the district’s infrastructure and tourism. A cornerstone of the district’s growth is the construction of the Maa Pateshwari Devipatan…
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