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'Even God can't fix it', says DK Shivakumar on Bengaluru traffic woes

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said that the city needs meticulous planning and effective project implementation to resolve the issue

'I like you' text at midnight? Court says its 'obscene', upholds jail term

A Mumbai sessions court ruled that sending unsolicited late-night messages like 'I like you' to an unknown woman amounts to obscenity, upholding the accused's conviction

Will Trump's semiconductor tariffs disrupt India's global supply chains?

US President Trump has imposed a 25 per cent tariff on semiconductor imports, raising costs for US tech firms and disrupting global supply chains. Here's how it will impact the Indian industry

SC directs UP Police to complete probe against MLA Abbas Ansari in 10 days

MLA Abbas Ansari is facing charges under the the Gangsters Act, as well as, separate allegations connected to money laundering

Man who filed a complaint against former CM KCR murdered in Bhupalpally

The Congress party has accused the Bharat Rashtra Samithi leaders of planning and executing the murder of Nagavelli Rajalingamurthy

Jharkhand man locks ailing mother to visit Maha Kumbh with wife, kids

A Jharkhand man locked his ailing mother at home while traveling to Maha Kumbh with his family. She survived on flattened rice until police rescued her days later

'For bureaucracy': Elon Musk waves Milei's chainsaw, vows to cut spending

Musk-led DOGE initiative aims to slash $2 trillion in federal spending, already saving $55 billion as of February 19

Hathras stampede: Judicial report submitted, to be tabled in UP Assembly

The Hathras Stampede, which occurred in July 2024, resulted in 121 deaths, including 112 women and at least seven children

India's Feb biz growth hits 6-month high, driven by services: Flash PMI

Services sector's index climbed to 61.1 in February, its highest level since March of the previous year, compared to 56.5 in January

'Brics broke up': Trump claims bloc went silent after 150% tariff threat

US President Donald Trump has repeatedly warned BRICS nations against attempts to challenge the dominance of the US dollar with an alternative global reserve currency

US deports Indian immigrants to Panama, Opposition asks 'What's going on'?

US President Donald Trump's deportation efforts have sparked numerous controversies, especially over allegations of inhumane treatment of migrants by US military officials

Trump's voter turnout claim false: $21 mn funded to Bangladesh, not India

USAID's official records confirm that no projects funded by the Consortium for Elections and Political Process Strengthening have been implemented in India since 2008

Sunita Williams 'abandoned'? Musk, astronaut feud over Biden's role

Sunita Williams' delayed return sparks a heated feud between Elon Musk and astronaut Andreas Mogensen, as Biden faces blame and Trump tasks SpaceX with bringing them home

Illegal immigration is the 'greatest threat' to Europe and US: JD Vance

For decades, the issue of illegal immigrants has been a major concern in the US, shaping political debates, influencing elections, and driving policy changes on border security

Kash Patel gets Bollywood-style welcome as Trump aide shares 'Malhari' meme

Indian-origin Trump ally Kash Patel has been confirmed as FBI director in a 51-49 Senate vote, with the White House calling it a step toward restoring integrity and upholding justice

From Ranveer Allahbadia to Nupur Sharma: Justice Surya Kant's top remarks

Justice Surya Kant, who criticised YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia for offensive comments, has often made remarks during court hearings which have garnered significant attention

Sabyasachi Kar appointed director of the Institute of Economic Growth

He currently serves as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Chair Professor at IEG and is a member of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation's (Mospi) Committee on Regional Accounts

Akhilesh Yadav to gift Kumbh study to Yogi, says 'lessons to be learned'

Akhilesh Yadav also took a dig at the Uttar Pradesh government over reports of faecal contamination in the waters of Triveni Sangam, and called UP Budget 'second last' of Yogi government

Skills over degrees: Indian employers embrace practical expertise in hiring

According to a report by hiring platform Indeed, employers are increasingly prioritising skills over degrees, reshaping the job market and opening doors for non-traditional talent

Maha Kumbh 2025: All seven planets to be seen together on February 28

Maha Kumbh 2025 aligns with a rare celestial event as all seven planets-Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune-become visible on February 28