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PM Modi to retire? Sanjay Raut claims RSS wants change, BJP hits back

Sanjay Raut sparks controversy by claiming that PM Modi plans to retire, but BJP dismisses the speculation, stating that PM Modi will continue leading beyond 2029

Eastern Railway crosses record 100 mn tonne-mark in freight loading

The Kolkata-headquartered railway division recorded 100.28 million tonnes of originating freight loading, an all-time record for the zonal railway

April-June to be hotter than usual, more heatwave days likely: IMD

Most parts of the country will see higher-than-normal maximum temperatures, except for some areas in western and eastern India where the temperatures are expected to be normal

India's external debt increases 10.7% to $717.9 billion at Dec-end

The outstanding external debt of the central government declined while that of the non-government sector increased at December-end 2024 over its level at September-end 2024

Arun Govil meets Meerut murder accused in jail, distributes Ramayana copies

BJP MP Arun Govil visited Meerut Jail, met accused in Saurabh Rajput murder case, and distributed 1,500 Ramayana copies as part of his 'Ghar Ghar Ramayan' campaign

Sitharaman to visit London from Apr 8-10; FTA talks may figure in meetings

The minister would be attending a host of meetings, including India-United Kingdom Economic and Financial Dialogue, in London

No liquor sale in Delhi for 5 days in April-June quarter: Check dates

The national capital will observe five dry days from April to June 2025 for religious festivals, as per an excise department order

Waqf Bill takes centrestage during Eid prayers in parts of Karnataka

On March 28 Union Home Minister Amit Shah made it clear that the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, will be reintroduced in the current session of Parliament

Hyderabad university protest: Students oppose land sale, 53 detained

Tensions rise at Hyderabad University as students protest bulldozers clearing land for an IT park, opposing the sale; police detain 53 protesters amid clashes

HC asks Aiims, Centre to reply to plea for spot admission round for INI-CET

The petition challenged the action of Aiims in failing to conduct the spot admission round

Mumbai gets its first tree top walkway: Check ticket prices & timings

Mumbai unveils its first tree top walkway at Malabar Hill, offering stunning sea views, a glass-bottom deck, and a birdwatching zone. Check entry fees and timings here

FM Sitharaman to launch NITI-NCAER portal on state finances on April 1

The NITI NCAER States Economic Forum portal aims to enhance data accessibility and provide valuable insights into India's economic landscape at the state level

'India's Got Latent' row: SC to hear Ranveer Allahbadia's plea on Tuesday

On March 3, the top court had allowed Allahbadia to resume his podcast 'The Ranveer Show' subject to maintaining morality and decency

Buying a blue drum in Meerut? You may need an Aadhaar card for that

After a murder case in Meerut where a body was found in a blue drum, traders now require ID proof from buyers, changing how these containers are bought and sold

Pink Floyd-inspired Gujarat HC order quashes 15-year-old customs notices

The Gujarat High Court quashed 15-year-old customs notices against Rohan Dyes, citing Pink Floyd lyrics to highlight the delay, ruling that the excessive lapse of time invalidates adjudication

Woman Naxalite with Rs 25 lakh bounty killed in encounter in Chhattisgarh

After the exchange of fire stopped, the police found the body of a woman Naxalite, identified as Renuka alias Chaite alias Saraswati, resident of Warangal in neighbouring Telangana

At just 14%, Delhi has the lowest recovery of traffic e-challans in India

The government is reportedly planning to suspend the driving licence of the individuals who haven't paid their challans within the three months of it being issued

Mediclaim policy amount can't be deducted from medical compensation: HC

The amount under a mediclaim policy is received in view of a contract entered into by the claimant with the insurance company

'Nothing in Empuraan that Mohanlal doesn't know': Prithviraj's mother

As 'L2: Empuraan' undergoes re-censorship with 17 cuts over 2002 Gujarat riot scenes, director Prithviraj Sukumaran's mother defends him, calling him a 'scapegoat' amid backlash

Parl panel suggests penalties for IAS officers not filing property details

The panel recommended that a centralised compliance monitoring mechanism may be established to ensure timely filing of IPRs by all IAS officers