2 Jodhpur sisters die by suicide within 2 months after years of gangrape, blackmail; kin accuse police inaction

Two sisters have died by suicide in Jodhpur’s Kherapa area. The younger sister died Friday after consuming pesticide atop a water tank (Representative image) JODHPUR: Alleged police negligence in acting on a gangrape complaint and repeated threats from the accused sparked outrage in Jodhpur on Saturday after two sisters died by suicide within two months…

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How railway staff quickly rescued passengers from burning Rajdhani Express

NEW DELHI: Panic gripped passengers onboard the Thiruvananthapuram–Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express after a fire broke out in an air-conditioned coach in Madhya Pradesh’s Ratlam district early Sunday morning.The blaze erupted around 5.15 am in the B-1 coach of Train No. 12431 between Vikramgarh Alot and Lunirichha stations under the Kota railway division.Passengers evacuated safelyRailway officials…

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Emraan Hashmi recalls near-stampede situation in Kolkata as ‘Jannat’ turns 18

As ‘Jannat’ completes 18 years, memories surrounding the cult romantic drama remain fresh among fans. Starring Emraan Hashmi and Sonal Chauhan, the 2008 film emerged as one of the most loved romantic thrillers of its time, earning immense popularity for its music, emotional storyline and Emraan’s charismatic performance. Directed by Kunal Deshmukh and backed by…

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5 longest walls on Earth ranked

Ancient stone walls, built for power and security, vary dramatically in scale. While most served as city or military fortifications, the Great Wall of China dwarfs all others, stretching over 21,000 km. As we consider the monuments of the past which have become landmarks within our scenery, few pictures come more vividly to mind than…

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MEA rebuts criticism on press freedom, minorities in India

NEW DELHI: At a press briefing in The Netherlands, Ministry of external affairs secretary (West), Sibi George, strongly rejected concerns about the minority rights and press freedom in India. Responding to question, George defended India’s democratic and social framework, saying the country’s strength lies in its diversity, religious coexistence and democratic freedoms.Addressing foreign journalists and…

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After Kerala, Karnataka becomes Congress’s next leadership challenge

BENGALURU: The Congress high command’s decision to appoint V D Satheesan as Kerala chief minister has triggered chatter in Karnataka, where deputy CM D K Shivakumar’s supporters believe the tussle over the top post can no longer be postponed indefinitely.The buzz coincided with Shivakumar’s 64th birthday Friday and supporters installed posters, banners and digital billboards…

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Ray Dalio’s one-line formula for learning faster than your competitors

Professional failures offer crucial lessons, but simply enduring them is insufficient. Ray Dalio’s “Pain + Reflection = Progress” emphasizes systematic reflection over heroic effort. Image Credits: Wikipedia Most of us respond to our professional failures similarly to how we would react to a harsh weather front. We take cover, weather through the storm, and hope…

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Congress MP Digvijay Singh calls HC Bhojshala verdict ‘vague’

NEW DELHI: Congress MP and former Madhya Pradesh chief minister Digvijaya Singh on Sunday questioned the high court’s Bhojshala verdict, claiming that a monument protected by Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) cannot be a “place of worship”. He further called the court’s verdict “vague”. “ASI’s protected monument is not a place for worship…in a report…

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