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- India
- September 24, 2024, 7:43 PM IST
Archbishop Andrews Thazhath from Kerala Underscores ‘Unlawful Claims by Waqf Board' in 2 Villages
In a letter addressed to the joint secretary of the Lok Sabha secretariat, he alleged that numerous properties belonging to Christian families for generations in the two villages have been unlawfully claimed by the Waqf Board
- India
- September 24, 2024, 7:32 PM IST
Terrorists Targeting Civilians To Disrupt Peace & Progress In Jammu & Kashmir
Pakistan-supported terrorists killed Man Singh, 55, a local resident of Chakwa, Batote, of Ramban District in Jammu, who went missing on August 13. The victim’s mortal remains, along with his personal belongings, were recovered on September 21.
- India
- September 24, 2024, 7:07 PM IST
'Faith Too Strong To Be Shaken': Tirupati Laddoos Sales Remain Unaffected Amid Animal Fat Allegations
According to the temple administration, a total of 359,000 laddoos were sold on September 19, 317,000 on September 20; 367,000 on September 21, and 360,000 on September 22
- India
- September 24, 2024, 6:19 PM IST
Virat Kohli Donates Signed T-shirt And Cap For Children's Education In Sundarbans
Virat Kohli handed over his cap and t-shirt to the East India head of the organisation and Sundarbans expert, Devabrata Mondal.
- India
- September 24, 2024, 6:16 PM IST
3 Railway Staffers Plotted Train Sabotage In Gujarat For Promotions & Day Offs, Arrested
The trio reportedly carried out the sabotage themselves while also wanting to ensure working night shifts, which would allow them a day off afterwards
- India
- September 24, 2024, 5:47 PM IST
NIA Investigating Train Sabotage Bids, Ashwini Vaishnaw Says Govt Treating Security Threats With Utmost Seriousness
Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the entire railway administration in divisions and zones was working with vigilance with the Railway Protection Force and local state police across the country.
- India
- September 24, 2024, 5:18 PM IST
Ahead Of Durga Puja, This Shop In Bengal's Bardhaman Exports Jamdani Saree To Malaysia
Jamdani saree's price range starts from Rs 2,000 to 30,000.
- India
- September 24, 2024, 5:06 PM IST
Farmer Nakul Mondal Leads Malda’s Transition From Mango To Rajnigandha Cultivation
Nakul Chandra Mondal is a resident of Mothabari in Malda. He has started cultivation of Rajnigandha this year.
- India
- September 24, 2024, 5:03 PM IST
News18 Evening Digest: 'I Am Not Afraid’, Says Siddaramaiah After HC Setback In MUDA Case; And Other Top Stories
We are also covering: Delhi Man, Who Rented Out Flat To UPSC Aspirant, Records Her Using Spy Cams In Bedroom, Toilet; Israel Amplifies 'Human Shield' Warning For Lebanon Civilians, and other top stories.
- World
- September 24, 2024, 4:47 PM IST
Hezbollah Rockets Force Chief Killed IDF’s Lebanon Airstrikes, Israel Launches 'Operation Northern Arrows' | Top Points
Iran backed group confirmed that the strike had aimed at senior leader Ali Karaki, but assured that he was "fine and, God willing, in full health and wellness"
- India
- September 24, 2024, 4:46 PM IST
Durga Puja 2024: Bengal's Swamiji Club To Unveil 35-foot Goddess Durga Statue
A potter from Aliduarpur is creating the Goddess Durga idol, which is expected to stand at a height of 35 feet with a width of 34 feet.
- India
- September 24, 2024, 4:43 PM IST
In Bengal's Ghatal, Locals Use Boats To Commute Amid Floods
In addition to Ghatal in West Medinipur, various places in Debra are still underwater. One of the means of transportation for people is the dinghy or boat.
- India
- September 24, 2024, 4:20 PM IST
Goods Train Gets Derailed At West Bengal’s Jalpaiguri District
The accident caused immediate chaos in the area, with people gathering around in concern.
- India
- September 24, 2024, 3:57 PM IST
Delhi Man, Who Rented Out Flat To UPSC Aspirant, Records Her Using Spy Cams In Bedroom, Toilet
The victim, who is a UPSC aspirant, used to give the keys to the house to her landlord whenever she used to go back to her hometown
- India
- September 24, 2024, 1:37 PM IST
'He Threatened Us': Inspector Who Shot Badlapur Accused Stresses Self-Defence, Opposition Raises Doubts
In his statement to the police, police inspector Sanjay Shinde said the accused, after shooting and injuring API Nilesh More, threatened the other cops in the police van saying he will not spare them and fired two shots