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RSS condemns Nagpur violence, says Aurangzeb no longer relevant today

Ambekar made these remarks while addressing a press meet on the RSS' upcoming three-day national meet, the Akhil Bharatiya Pratinidhi Sabha (ABPS)

Panel on satellite toll system urges deliberation over security, privacy

Union Road Transport and Highways minister Nitin Gadkari in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha said it is proposed to proceed with corridor/stretch-based projects

Bill Gates discusses healthcare, tech with JP Nadda, Andhra CM Naidu

Gates also visited Parliament on Wednesday where the Budget Session is presently underway

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Nagpur violence: 19 accused sent to police custody, curfew in several areas

So far, around 50 people have been arrested for stone-pelting and arson in the city

As Sunita Williams returns safely to Earth, world remembers Kalpana Chawla

Sunita Williams' successful return to the Earth comes just two days after Kalpana Chawla's birth anniversary

Why is Isro keeping Gaganyaan astronauts away from public attention?

Union Minister Jitendra Singh told the Lok Sabha that keeping astronauts out of the public eye was a deliberate decision

Yuzvendra Chahal-Dhanashree divorce fast-tracked as HC waives cooling-off

The Bombay High Court's order now allows Yuzvendra Chahal and Dhanashree Verma to proceed with their mutual consent divorce without further delay

Who was Aurangzeb, 17th-century Mughal ruler who remains controversial?

While popular narratives describe Aurangzeb's policies as intolerant towards non-Islamic faiths, some historians argue they were more politically motivated

Indian cities brace for heatwaves but lack long-term planning, study finds

The study examined how nine major Indian cities-Bengaluru, Delhi, Faridabad, Gwalior, Kota, Ludhiana, Meerut, Mumbai, and Surat-are preparing for increasing heatwaves

Significant improvement in tackling online gambling, betting, says Vaishnaw

He told the Lok Sabha that both state governments and the Centre have to work together to deal with such activities

Telangana govt unveils Rs 3.05 trn budget with focus on welfare schemes

The budget estimates revenue expenditure of Rs 2,26,982 crore and capital expenditure of Rs 36,504 crore

Senior citizens can cancel gift deed if children fail to take care: HC

A division bench comprising Justices S M Subramaniam and K Rajasekar dismissed an appeal filed by S Mala, daughter-in-law of deceased S Nagalakshmi

Defamation case: SC exempts Shivraj Chouhan from personal appearance

A bench comprising Justices MM Sundresh and Rajesh Bindal deferred to March 26 the hearing on a plea of Chouhan and two other BJP leaders

Bengal govt gives nod for ad hoc bonus of Rs 6,800 for section of employees

The state government also decided to sanction an interest-free advance up to a maximum of Rs 20,000 for those employees having monthly emoluments not exceeding Rs 52,000 in March

SC fixes April 16 for hearing pleas against appointment of CEC, ECs

Bhushan requested an urgent hearing of the matter, saying it goes to the root of democracy and the issue is covered by the 2023 Constitution bench verdict

Maldives' security relies on good ties with India: Ex-President Nasheed

He acknowledged that there was a drop in the number of Indian tourists travelling to Maldives

Nagpur situation under control, curfew remains in sensitive areas: Police

Police Commissioner Ravinder Kumar Singal said the situation will be reviewed in the afternoon

Modi-Putin ties 'may be helpful' for war talks, says Polish deputy minister

He however clarified that he believes only United States President Donald Trump holds any leeway with President Putin

PM Modi welcomes 'trailblazer, icon' Sunita Williams on return to Earth

Astronauts Sunita 'Suni' Williams and Barry 'Butch' Willmore have finally returned to Earth after their nine-month-long journey at the International Space Station