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Ex-soldier who killed wife, boiled parts, held

A former armyman, who had confessed to killing his wife, dismembering her body, and boiling the remains in a pressure cooker before dumping them in a lake, was arrested on Tuesday, police said.

'India actively interfering in Canada's polls'

An inquiry into Canada's recent elections has alleged that India was the \"second most active country engaging in electoral foreign interference\", with only China having a greater impact on the country's democratic processes.

AAP HALTED LADLI SCHEME: MAKEN, CITES A 'LEAKED CAG REPORT'

Congress leader Ajay Maken on Tuesday accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of halting funds for the Delhi Ladli scheme, launched in 2008 by former Delhi chief minister Sheila Dikshit to combat female foeticide, citing a \"leaked\" CAG report.

7 Killed in Stampede at UP Religious Event

A Makeshift Platform Collapsed at the Baghpat Event, Resulting in Chaos and a Stampede

2 central figures, 4 visits: Behind the scenes, push paves way for US trip

A new chapter in India-US ties?

DERA CHIEF WALKS OUT OF JAIL AFTER ANOTHER PAROLE; 12TH IN 8 YEARS

Dera Sacha Sauda chief and rape convict Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh on Tuesday walked out of Rohtak's Sunaria jail after he was granted a 30-day parole.

Govt May Offer Sops, Corporate Tax Scheme To Push Investments

Lodging Protest Over The Incident, Mea Said The Use Of Force Is Not Acceptable In Any Circumstances Whatsoever

UCC Law Will Strengthen Democracy: PM in U'Khand

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday described the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) as \"Secular Civil Code\" and said it will strengthen the democracy and spirit of Constitution of India, as he congratulated the Bharatiya Janata Party government in Uttarakhand for implementing the UCC, becoming the first-ever state in the country to do so.

Consumers embrace fresh California Walnuts

The new crop of California Walnuts has arrived in India, offering a blend of quality, flavour, and nutrition. The California-developed Chandler variety, prized for its light golden colour and mild flavour, continues to be a favourite.

Poll body wades into Yamuna water war

Where the river comes to die

Planes, trains and roads: Crowds swell in season of Kumbh - not just in Prayagraj

It is an event that organisers spend years to set up, given the sheer scale of visitors it attracts.

5, including 2 minors, die in Burari building collapse

Rescuers on Tuesday pulled out five bodies, including two minors, from the wreckage of a building that collapsed in Burari, north Delhi, the previous day, as police filed a first information report (FIR) against the owner of the building, alleging that he ignored complaints about the structural integrity of the four-storey flat.

Nuh woman killed for resisting rape bid

A 25-year-old woman was shot dead in a village in Nuh, Haryana after she resisted a rape attempt, police officers aware of the case said.

Year of Bumrah: India pacer is ICC's best

He is only the fifth Indian to be Cricketer of the Year after Dravid 2004), Tendulkar 2010), Ashwin 2016) and Kohli 2017, 2018)

All cases against pro-Kannada activists to be withdrawn: Sidda

Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah has announced that all cases registered against pro-Kannada activists who held protests against alleged violation of language norms by business establishments in the state, will be withdrawn.

New schemes to tap Trump's China stance weighed

The government is considering offering fiscal incentives to attract fresh investments to harness opportunities emanating from US President Donald Trump's strong anti-China stance and to boost India's growth, including a second version of the 15% concessional corporate tax scheme for specific sectors, people aware of the development said.

JNUSU Demands Rise in Research Budget From UGC

The Jawaharlal Nehru University students' union called a demonstration in front of the UGC headquarter on Tuesday, demanding a rise in research budget and non-NET (National Eligibility Test) fellowships in the upcoming budget.

Trump Signs Order For Ban On Transgender Troops In U.S.

US President Donald Trump once again hinted at the idea of serving a third term, saying he was \"not 100 percent sure\" he was barred from doing so under the Constitution, which forbids it.

Pak Criminalises Disinformation With 3-Yr Term

Pakistan criminalised online disinformation on Tuesday, passing legislation that enshrines punishments of up to three years in prison, a decision journalists say is designed to crack down on dissent.

Money can hide everything: TMC MLA attacks RG Kar victim's kin

Several leaders of the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Tuesday accused the parents of the RG Kar Hospital rape and murder victim of \"echoing the words of BJP and the CPI(M)\", a day after they demanded the resignation of West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee.

Portraits that speak to the soul in silence

Caught in the chaos of the world outside, one often looks inwards to find peace.

176 People Evacuated as Plane Catches Fire at S. Korean Airport

A passenger plane caught fire before take-off at an airport in South Korea late Tuesday, but all 176 people on board were safely evacuated, authorities said.

From liquor to 'Sheesh Mahal', Rahul hits out

Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi slammed the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday at rallies in east Delhi's Patparganj and Okhla assembly constituencies.

England Keep T20 Series Alive Despite Varun's Fifer

The visitors got their first win of the series thanks to a brilliant effort by the bowlers

From the Bard to Manto, NSD theatre fest kicks off

Frustrated by the Hindi translations of William Shakespeare's works available to him, playwright Amitosh Nagpal picked up his pen and infused colloquial Hindi, some Bhojpuri and even gibberish into Twelfth Night.

Kejriwal leans on education reforms to garner support

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday addressed two public meetings in northeast Delhi where he highlighted the efforts undertaken by the AAP government in the field of education in the Capital.

Trump 'not 100% sure' he's barred from third term in the Oval Office

US President Donald Trump once again hinted at the idea of serving a third term, saying he was \"not 100 percent sure\" he was barred from doing so under the Constitution, which forbids it.

International Series to tee off on challenging DLF course

\"It is playing fast, fast, fast,\" grinned the seasoned Rahil Gangjee.

Govt Earmarks $2bn for Critical Minerals Sector

India's mines ministry has earmarked nearly $2 billion to develop its critical minerals sector as the world's fastest-growing major economy aims to secure raw materials such as lithium, according to a source and documents from the ministry.

Serbia's Prime Minister Resigns After Weeks of Anti-Corruption Protests

Serbia's populist Prime Minister Milos Vucevic resigned on Tuesday in an attempt to calm political tensions and pressure roiled by weeks of massive anti-corruption protests over the deadly collapse of a concrete canopy.