The death toll in the Jalgaon train accident has gone up to 13 with the recovery of a headless body along the railway tracks, police said on Thursday. ...
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi Pays Tribute to Bal Thackeray on Birth Anniversary
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid tributes to Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray on his 99th birth anniversary. ...

Thailand Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage, Hundreds of LGBTQ+ Couples Tie the Knot
Hundreds of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ+) couples in Thailand made their wedding status legal on Thursday as the country’s same-sex marriage law comes into effect. The enactment of the Marriage Equality Act makes Thailand the first country in Southeast Asia and the third place in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage, after Taiwan and Nepal. ...

OpenAI Defends Use of Training Data in Indian Court
NEW DELHI: OpenAI has told an Indian court that any order to remove training data powering its ChatGPT service would be inconsistent with its legal obligations in the United States, according to a recent filing seen by Reuters. ...

Bollywood Director Ram Gopal Varma Convicted in Cheque Bounce Case
A day before Bollywood film director Ram Gopal Varma announced the making of his latest venture "Syndicate," a court in Mumbai convicted and sentenced him to three months of simple imprisonment in a cheque bounce case. ...

Singer Monali Thakur Rushed to Hospital After Breathing Difficulties During Performance
Singer Monali Thakur was rushed to the hospital recently after experiencing severe difficulty breathing during a live performance in Monali Thakur. The popular playback singer, known for hits such as Sawaar Loon and Moh Moh Ke Dhaage, was performing at the Dinhata Festival when she suddenly started struggling to breathe. ...

Kapil Sharma Receives Death Threat from Pakistan
Kapil Sharma recently received a death threat via email from Pakistan, as confirmed by the police. This incident adds him to the list of celebrities like Rajpal Yadav, Sugandha Mishra, and Remo D'Souza who have also faced similar threats in recent times. ...

Trump Urges Putin to End Ukraine War Now or Face Tariffs and Sanctions
Washington: US President Donald Trump told his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Wednesday to make a deal to end the grinding Ukraine war "now" or face tariff hikes and more sanctions. ...

Prayagraj to Get First Super Speciality Hospital, UP Govt Announces Major Investments
Uttar Pradesh Urban Development Minister AK Sharma has said that Prayagraj will get its first super speciality hospital. The Urban Development Department will invest Rs 100 crore to build the facility. ...

Trump designates Yemen's Houthi rebels as terrorists
Washington: US President Donald Trump has issued an executive order designating Yemen's Houthi rebels as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation (FTO), reversing a Biden-era policy that had removed the group from the State Department's list of global terror groups. ...

India has had no talks with Pakistan on resuming trade: S Jaishankar
Washington: There have been no talks with Pakistan on resumption of trade with India, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Wednesday. After last year, there have been no talks with Pakistan on trade, nor has any initiative come from their side, Jaishankar said in response to a question at a news conference here. ...

Republican Leader Vivek Ramaswamy Withdraws from DOGE Team After Elon Musk's Alleged Push
As Indian-origin entrepreneur and Republican leader Vivek Ramaswamy pulled out of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), just 69 days after he was announced the co-head of the team along with tech billionaire Elon Musk, a report has revealed that it was the Tesla CEO who wanted Ramaswamy ‘out’ of the team. ...

Wildfire Erupts North of Los Angeles, Forcing Thousands to Flee
A new wildfire erupted north of Los Angeles on Wednesday, spreading rapidly and forcing thousands to flee their homes. The blaze, fueled by strong winds and dry conditions, has already consumed 5,000 acres (2,000 hectares) near Castaic Lake, just 35 miles from downtown Los Angeles. Wildfire Flames Spread Rapidly Amid Dry Winds ...

Deadly Fight Between Autorickshaw Drivers Ends in Murder in Hanamkonda
WARANGAL (Hanamkonda): In a shocking incident near Adalat Circle along the Hyderabad-Warangal National Highway in Hanamkonda on Wednesday, a dispute between two autorickshaw drivers turned deadly, resulting in the murder of one of them. ...

Man Arrested After Knife Attack in German Park Leaves Two Dead
A 28-year-old man from Afghanistan has been arrested following a knife attack in a park in the German city of Aschaffenburg on Wednesday in which two people were killed, including a toddler, police said. ...

Vicky Kaushal Starrer 'Chhaava' Trailer Unveiled: A Cinematic Masterpiece in the Making
Vicky Kaushal is all set to entertain the fans with yet another cinematic masterpiece with his forthcoming historical action drama "Chhaava". Now the makers have unveiled the captivating trailer of the flick. ...

Indian Cricket Team to Adhere to ICC Dress Code for Champions Trophy
New Delhi: The Indian cricket team will adhere to the dress code set by the ICC during the upcoming Champions Trophy, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia told PTI on Wednesday, rejecting speculation that the Board had objected to host Pakistan's name on the side's official jersey. ...

Jalgaon Train Accident: Six Passengers Killed in Maharashtra
At least six passengers lost their lives when the Karnataka Express hit them in Jalgaon District, Maharashtra on Wednesday. The incident occurred after the passengers, who were travelling on the Pushpak Express, exited their coaches, reportedly due to suspicions of a fire in the train. ...

Convict in RG Kar Hospital Rape and Murder Case to Work as Gardener in Jail
Kolkata: The convict in the RG Kar hospital rape and murder case, Sanjay Roy, is likely to work as a gardener initially in Presidency Correctional Home where he is lodged, an official said Wednesday. ...

Union Cabinet Approves Minimum Support Price for Raw Jute
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet Wednesday approved a minimum support price of Rs 5,650 per quintal for raw jute for marketing season 2025-26, an increase of 6 per cent or Rs 315 over the previous MSP. ...

JD(U) Withdraws Support from BJP Government in Manipur
The Nitish Kumar-led Janata Dal (United) on Wednesday formally withdrew its support from the N Biren Singh-led Bharatiya Janata Party government in Manipur. In an official letter issued by the party’s unit president in Manipur, Kshetrimayum Biren Singh, JD(U) announced that it no longer supports the BJP-led state government in Manipur. ...

Actor Saif Ali Khan Meets Rickshaw Driver Who Saved His Life
Actor Saif Ali Khan recently met with Bhajan Singh Rana, the rickshaw driver who once saved his life, to personally thank him for his bravery. Joined by his mother, Sharmila Tagore, Saif expressed heartfelt gratitude and commended Rana for his selflessness. ...

Supreme Court delivers split verdict on Tahir Hussain's plea for bail
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday delivered a split verdict on a plea filed by former councillor and Delhi riots accused Tahir Hussain seeking interim bail to campaign for assembly polls. While Justice Pankaj Mithal dismissed Hussain's plea saying no case was made out, Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah opined he could be released on interim bail. ...

Sanjoy Roy sentenced to Life Imprisonment in Abhaya Rape and Murder Case
New Delhi: Sanjoy Roy, the sole accused in the horrific Abhaya Rape and Murder Case, was convicted by the Sealdah Court and two days post conviction, his quantum of sentence was announced. Sanjoy Roy has been given life imprisonment until death and a fine of Rs 50,000 has also been imposed on him. ...
Five men sentenced to death for gang-rape and murder in Chhattisgarh
A fast-track court in Korba district of Chhattisgarh has sentenced five men to death for gang-raping and killing a 16-year-old girl and murdering her two family members in 2021. The Fast Track Special Court (FTSC) sentenced another accused to life imprisonment. ...