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Madhya Pradesh bank robbers ‘used fake Aadhaar cards, posed as finance company employees’, arrested

Madhya Pradesh bank robbers ‘used fake Aadhaar cards, posed as finance company employees’, arrestedSubscriber Only

August 18, 2025 07:34 IST

The arrested suspects have been identified as Rahees Lodhi, Sonu Burman, Hemraj, and Vikas Chakravarti.

After Supreme Court direction, EC publishes list of names deleted from Bihar voter list along with reason for deletion

After Supreme Court direction, EC publishes list of names deleted from Bihar voter list along with reason for deletionSubscriber Only

August 18, 2025 07:33 IST

This comes after the Supreme Court, while hearing petitions against the SIR, had directed the Election Commission to publish the details of those whose names were deleted from the draft rolls and the reasons for the deletion.

Out bird hunting at night, Chhattisgarh man caught in ‘shootout between Maoists, security forces’

Out bird hunting at night, Chhattisgarh man caught in ‘shootout between Maoists, security forces’Subscriber Only

August 18, 2025 07:28 IST

Abhay Netam and three of his friends had gone to hunt birds in the Nelajhar jungle, under the jurisdiction of Keshkal police station, on August 14 night.

Kal Penn at Express ADDA: ‘When it comes to race and identity, Hollywood can be fairly regressive’

Kal Penn at Express ADDA: ‘When it comes to race and identity, Hollywood can be fairly regressive’

August 18, 2025 10:20 IST

Penn, also an author, TV show host and former White House staffer, was in conversation with Anant Goenka, Executive Director, The Indian Express Group, at the Express Adda in Mumbai.

rajasthan: UP man’s body found in drum; wife, landlord’s son missing

Rajasthan: UP man’s body found in drum; wife, landlord’s son missingSubscriber Only

August 18, 2025 04:20 IST

Deputy SP Rajendra Singh, posted at district’s Kishangarh Bas circle, said: “We were informed in the afternoon that a foul smell is emanating from a residence in Adarsh Colony. The tenants living upstairs were missing, but there was a blue drum... On opening the drum, we found a body inside."

Naveen admitted to hospital due to dehydration, condition stable

Naveen Patnaik admitted to hospital due to dehydration, condition stable

August 18, 2025 03:17 IST

His condition is stable and he is responding well to treatment, said hospital sources. According to sources, Patnaik, 78, complained of uneasiness on Saturday night and some doctors had visited his residence.

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Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru among top 10 hotspots for mule accounts in India: CentreSubscriber Only

August 18, 2025 02:59 IST

Nearly 1,47,445 mule accounts were being operated across India by cyber fraudsters from Southeast Asia until June 30 this year — an increase from 80,465 such accounts identified as of January 2024, the Government said on Sunday.

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GDMO candidates securing 14 out of 100 recommended for recruitment, state govt should rectify the situation: Ex-Tripura CM Manik SarkarSubscriber Only

August 17, 2025 23:49 IST

Three days ago, Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha had congratulated the newly-recommended GDMO candidates.

All three youths have been arrested for assaulting and misbehaving with the victim, police said. (Representational)

Man assaulted in Uttarakhand for refusing to chant religious slogans, 3 arrested: policeSubscriber Only

August 18, 2025 07:29 IST

“They caught hold of my beard, pulled it violently, and shouted: ‘Cut this man’s beard!’ They made a video of this assault..." the victim said.

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PM Modi to inaugurate 3 Kolkata Metro routes on August 22, CM Mamata Banerjee gets invitationSubscriber Only

August 18, 2025 03:22 IST

Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw's invitation for Mamata Banerjee also includes a detailed estimate of ongoing railway projects in West Bengal and financial approvals for the state.

Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan. (Express Photo)

BJP names Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan as NDA’s Vice Presidential candidateSubscriber Only

August 18, 2025 01:51 IST

The decision was taken at the BJP’s Parliamentary Board meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Sunday.

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‘Mere apprehension…’: High Court declares arrest of Goa councillor over ‘PFI links’ unlawfulSubscriber Only

August 18, 2025 03:07 IST

The central government declared the PFI and its affiliates as ‘Unlawful Association’ under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) on September 27, 2022.

The cloudburst hit Jod Ghati village of Rajbagh during the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday

Jammu and Kashmir: Cloudburst in Kathua disrupts train services – Full list hereSubscriber Only

August 17, 2025 19:08 IST

Kathua Cloudburst Update: Indian Railways (IR) has regulated the operations of several trains following a cloudburst in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district, disrupted services along the Jammu–Pathankot rail line.

The upcoming corridors will support Chennai’s evolving mobility needs and sustainable urban growth. (Image: CMRL/Website)

DPR work to begin soon for two key corridors of Chennai Metro Rail – Check routesSubscriber Only

August 17, 2025 18:39 IST

Chennai Metro Rail Project: The preparation of the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for two major Chennai Metro Rail corridors will commence soon.

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9-year-old girl dead as Kerala’s Kozhikode sees 3 cases of ‘brain eating amoeba’Subscriber Only

August 18, 2025 02:57 IST

This year, Kerala had eight confirmed cases and two deaths, including the one reported in Thamarassery in Kozhikode on August 14.

Launched on July 1, 2025, the RailOne app is all-in-one application with a user-friendly interface.

Indian Railways Round Trip Scheme: Here’s how to book train ticket via RailOne app & get 20% discountSubscriber Only

August 17, 2025 17:09 IST

Indian Railways Round Trip Ticket: Under the Indian Railways’ Round Trip Package scheme, the rebates will be applicable when booked for both onward and return journey for the same set of passengers.

chief election commissioner rejects rahul gandhi's vote chori allegations in a press conference

Give affidavit in 7 days or apologise to nation: CEC to Rahul as his Bihar yatra hits the roadSubscriber Only

August 18, 2025 05:37 IST

First press conference since taking office, Gyanesh Kumar defends EC rolls, terms charges baseless without evidence

Chhattisgarh man gifts bomb hidden inside music speaker to get rid of woman’s husband

Angered by her marriage, man gifts speakers rigged with explosives to woman’s husband: Chhattisgarh PoliceSubscriber Only

August 18, 2025 03:11 IST

The accused told the police he was confident that he would not get caught and was shocked when the police traced him.

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BJP Parliamentary Board to meet today, V-P pick top on agendaSubscriber Only

August 17, 2025 14:14 IST

Sources say many sitting Governors, LGs and outgoing members of Rajya Sabha in contention; Alliance’s Parliamentary Party to meet on Tuesday to give seal of approval

Supreme Court suo motu cadets

Supreme Court takes suo motu cognizance of Express report on struggles of officer cadets disabled in military training

August 18, 2025 07:25 IST

A Supreme Court bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and R Mahadevan will hear the suo motu writ petition on August 18.

Damaged road following a cloudburst in Kathua

7 killed as cloudbursts hit two villages in J&K’s KathuaSubscriber Only

August 18, 2025 12:45 IST

Jammu Kathua Cloudburst News Today: The district administration is closely watching the situation and has requested people to stay away from water bodies for their safety. On the other hand, the Indian Railways has regulated the operations of several trains following the cloudburst.

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A phone call, a flurry of activity: When a local hospital had to respond to Kishtwar flash floodSubscriber Only

August 17, 2025 07:45 IST

The hospital was already working with skeletal staff – three of its six doctors and some paramedics were on pilgrimage duty -- and it was short of medicines, equipment and beds

According to a police officer from Golaghat, nine men from Merapani – which is part of the Disturbed Area Belt, land disputed between Assam and Nagaland – had gone for a picnic on Friday to a spot located around 1.5 km within the adjacent Wokha district in Nagaland.

3 Assamese men assaulted for entering Nagaland ‘without permit’Subscriber Only

August 17, 2025 08:38 IST

3 arrested; comes against backdrop of tensions on Assam-Nagaland border following large-scale eviction drives in the former's Golaghat district

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Govt to build Soochna Bhavans in 12 state Capitals in biggest regional media push in yearsSubscriber Only

August 17, 2025 08:45 IST

Rs 480-crore plan aims to bring I&B ministry’s media units under one roof, upgrade infrastructure, and strengthen engagement ahead of key polls and 2029 elections.

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BITS Pilani student found dead in his hostel room, college says ‘passed away in his sleep’Subscriber Only

August 17, 2025 08:18 IST

According to the police, the incident was reported around 11:30 am, following which a team from Verna police station rushed to the spot.

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