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Top Maoist leader Prashant Bose alias ‘Kishan da’ dies in custody in Ranchi
11+ hour, 32+ min ago (262+ words) Senior CPI (Maoist) leader Prashant Bose, also known as "Kishan Da, died on Friday at the Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Ranchi after his health deteriorated. He was over 80. Bose, who was lodged in Seraikela Jail, reportedly complained…...
US court dismisses Blake Lively sexual harassment case
8+ hour, 26+ min ago (378+ words) A US federal judge has dismissed actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor-director Justin Baldoni, significantly narrowing a closely watched legal battle linked to the 2024 film It Ends With Us, while allowing her retaliation claims against Baldoni's production company…...
Courts not experts in faith, says seers' body, seeks to intervene in Sabarimala
9+ hour ago (358+ words) Courts should not determine what constitutes essential religious practices, as these are matters of faith held sacred by followers, the Akhil Bharatiya Sant Samiti has told the Supreme Court in an intervention plea ahead of the Sabarimala review proceedings. A…...
Prohibition? More like ‘prohibit-not’: Bihar busts over 36 lakh litre of liquor
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (265+ words) In 2025, Bihar's prohibition police didn't exactly win the battle against booze " they seized a whopping 36.3 lakh litre of liquor and arrested over 1.25 lakh thirsty offenders. The ban on alcohol, imposed nine years ago, hasn't quite stopped people from finding creative…...
Four dead, over a dozen fall ill in suspected hooch tragedy in Bihar’s Motihari
12+ hour, 49+ min ago (254+ words) At least four people have died and over a dozen others have fallen ill in a suspected hooch tragedy in East Champaran of Bihar, triggering panic in affected villages. The incident occurred in Balganga village under the Turkauliya police station…...
Donald Trump and Hegseth could be ‘personally liable’ for war crimes
16+ hour, 24+ min ago (521+ words) Donald Trump and Hegseth could be "personally liable" for war crimes'National Herald...
Supreme Court raps West Bengal over ‘hostage’ ordeal of judicial officers
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (341+ words) The Supreme Court of India on Thursday strongly criticised the West Bengal administration after seven judicial officers engaged in election-related duties were allegedly held hostage in Malda district, describing the episode as "deplorable" and indicative of a breakdown in law…...
Supriya Sule alleges Rs 4,800 Cr scam in Ladki Bahin Yojana, seeks white paper, probe
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (448+ words) NCP (Sharad Pawar) leader Supriya Sule on Monday alleged a Rs 4,800 crore scam in the Maharashtra government's flagship Ladki Bahin Yojana and called for a white paper and an independent inquiry into the scheme. Addressing reporters, Sule claimed that a…...
Bengal SIR: 47 lakh objections resolved, SC sets 7 Apr completion deadline
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (685+ words) The Supreme Court on Wednesday expressed optimism over the progress of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal, noting that around 47.4 lakh objections out of a total of 60 lakh had been disposed of as of 31 March....
US journalist abducted in Baghdad; suspect linked to Iran-backed militia detained
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (366+ words) A US freelance journalist has been abducted in the Iraqi capital, with Iraqi and US officials indicating that one of the suspects detained is linked to an Iran-backed militia. The journalist, Shelly Kittleson, was kidnapped on 31 March evening, according to…...