BJP’s victory will drive the last nail in the coffin for Indian democracy: Dravidar Kazhagam cheif Veeramani

President of the Dravidar Kazhagam, K. Veeramani, stresses the need to vote out the BJP government. He says that in 2014, there was a hope among the youth that Modi will bring about a change, but now unemployment and inflation have soared

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Waltair Division achieves record ₹161.53 crore through scrap disposal

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Why are electric car fires so hard to deal with?

Dealing with an electric car fire takes up to 10 times longer than tackling a conventional fire.

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Indian Navy ships free hijacked Iranian fishing vessel off Somalia, rescue 23 Pakistani nationals

INS Sumedha intercepted Iranian Fishing Vessel Al-Kambar 786 during the early hours of March 29 and was joined subsequently by guided missile frigate INS Trishul.

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Olly Alexander rejects call to boycott Eurovision

More than 450 artists and groups urged the singer to pull out of the contest over the inclusion of Israel.

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Rees-Zammit lands NFL contract with Chiefs

Former Wales rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit joins back-to-back Super Bowl champions the Kansas City Chiefs.

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Renter reforms watered down after Tory concerns

Ministers propose changes after some MPs said they wanted more protections for landlords.

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Nolan and Thomas to receive knighthood and damehood

The pair have worked on a string of films and are being honoured for services to their industry.

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CSIR-NIIST unveils innovative solution for biomedical waste management

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Katie Price warns about 'damaging' plastic surgery

The model says women have cosmetic procedures younger than she did, and they all look like "aliens".

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UK approach to China is 'robust', Sunak says

It comes after some MPs criticised the response to cyber-attacks blamed on Beijing-linked hackers.

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Fritzl could never come to UK, says home secretary

James Cleverly responds to claims the Austrian sex offender would like to live in the UK if he is ever freed.

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Palm Sunday marks entry of Jesus into Jerusalem

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Former judge, Trinamool turncoats, and woman from Sandeshkhali in West Bengal BJP candidate list

Former Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay is the BJP’s candidate from Tamluk; the party has fielded Arjun Singh from Barrackpore, and Tapas Roy from Kolkata Uttar, both of whom quit the TMC to join the BJP recently

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Bengaluru realty market on the ascent, say industry players and financial institutions

‘Both individuals and businesses from across the country and overseas are increasingly wanting to have a share in the market’

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Build-up to England v Brazil - Gordon handed debut & Watkins starts

Follow live text & radio commentary as England host Brazil at Wembley in a friendly at Wembley.

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Malaysia rejects offer to host Commonwealth Games

Malaysia rejects an offer to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games due to costs, the country's sports ministry says.

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Man 'recovering well' after pig kidney transplant

Surgeons say using animals for organ donation could cut waiting lists and save lives.

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Toddler in tuxedo dominates Queen's bakery visit

The bakery owner's son stole the Queen's limelight when visiting Belfast on Thursday.

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Woman found with £2bn in Bitcoin convicted

Jian Wen, 42, from north London, was involved in converting Bitcoin into assets like luxury houses.

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Clarity likely soon on lesser known entities, individuals who bought electoral bonds

The data published by the Election Commission of India raises more questions than answers especially the possible circumstances and timing of the purchase of electoral bonds

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Why William and Kate video won't stop online rumours

Blurry video of the royal couple shopping at the weekend has become an international talking point.

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Sabalenka to play in Miami Open after boyfriend's death

Aryna Sabalenka intends to play in the Miami Open following the death of her boyfriend, former ice hockey player Konstantin Koltsov.

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Glitch lets Ethiopia bank customers withdraw millions

Clients at Ethiopia's biggest commercial bank are being urged to return any money that isn't theirs.

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The US Navy's relentless battle against Houthi attacks

The BBC gets rare access to a US aircraft carrier trying to protect merchant vessels in the Red Sea.

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Tamil Nadu Governor refuses to re-induct Ponmudy into Cabinet

R.N. Ravi says as Ponmudy remains tainted of corruption, re-induction as Minister will be against constitutional morality 

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Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy urges people of A.P. to give a leg-up for the Congress in State

Give at least five MP seats and 25 MLA seats to the Congress party in the ensuing general elections, he says

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Andhra Pradesh Congress chief Sharmila vows to save Visakhapatnam Steel Plant from privatisation

Congress will also give Special Category Status to Andhra Pradesh within 10 days after Rahul Gandhi is elected as the Prime Minister, she says

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Residents 'terrified' after crossbow attacks

Two people are shot in east London in separate but "linked" attacks, police say.

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Kavitha’s arrest a desperate attempt by BJP to help BRS: Congress

The timing of her arrest was also ‘enacted’ to coincide with the road show of Prime Minister Modi in Malkajigiri Lok Sabha constituency on Friday, says TPCC vice president

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Boy admits killing schoolgirl at London bus stop

Elianne Andam, 15, was stabbed as she made her way to school in south London in September.

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XL Bully Ban, What Next?

Jordan Davies explores why the ban on the American XL bully dog is controversial.

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PM: Tory donor’s alleged Diane Abbott comments are “racist”

A spokesperson for the PM released the statement late on Tuesday.

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24 writers honoured with Sahitya Akademi Award for 2023

The awards were given for literary works including nine books of poetry, six novels, five of short stories, three essays, and one literary study

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What’s wrong if a Dalit becomes CM, asks Darshanapur

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Bird flu infects penguins at famous wildlife haven

The first avian influenza cases in the penguins of South Georgia are reported by scientists.

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Portugal votes as far right seeks kingmaker role

Neither the governing Socialists nor conservatives may win outright, boosting the populists' power.

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Americast

Joe Biden delivered a fiery address in a high-stakes pitch to Congress and beyond.

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Sunak's mother-in-law to sit in India's parliament

Sudha Murthy says it was a "pleasant surprise" to be appointed to the upper house for a six-year term.

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Bakery-Vazhuthacaud one-way work: traffic restrictions put in place in Thiruvananthapuram city

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Haiti gangs threaten 'civil war' as unrest spreads

Gang leader "Barbecue" is stepping up this threats, demanding the ouster of the prime minister.

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'Completely original' playwright Edward Bond dies

The British writer, known for controversial works that helped overturn theatre censorship, was 89.

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Himachal CM announces ₹1,500 financial aid for women above 18 years of age

The scheme will benefit around five lakh women in the State, he told a press conference in Shimla

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RLD announces candidates from Baghpat, Bijnor

Chaudhary Jayant Singh strikes a balance between its Jat-Gurjar base and awards loyalty to the party and farmers’ cause

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Watch: Battling snow as massive blizzard hits California and Nevada

A massive blizzard sweeps across parts of California and Nevada in the western United States.

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Russia says 38 Ukrainian drones intercepted in Crimea

Reports say a fuel depot was hit during the attack on the town of Feodosiya on the occupied peninsula.

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BJP’s nomination of Pawan Singh from Asansol Lok Sabha seat triggers outrage

In the list of 20 names the BJP fielded nine siting MPs and three MLAS. State BJP chief Sukanta Majumdar will be contesting again from Balurghat; Union Ministers of State Nisith Pramanik, Subhas Sarkar and Shanatanu Thakur will contest from Coochbehar, Bankura and Bongaon, respectively

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Russia publishes German army meeting on Ukraine

German chancellor promises probe after leak of officers discussing the supply of long-range missiles.

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Elon Musk sues OpenAI over Microsoft links

The lawsuit accuses the firm of abandoning its founding principle of benefiting humanity.

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