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BCCI Plans Crackdown on ‘Girlfriend Culture’ in IPL Amid Rising Concerns

The Board of Control for Cricket in India is reportedly considering strict new measures to regulate what officials describe as the growing “girlfriend culture” around players in the Indian Premier League (IPL). According to a report by Dainik Jagran, the board is increasingly concerned about the potential long-term implications of…

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Why Lord Vishnu Chose a Banana Tree Hidden Truth

What if something you see in every puja carries a story no one ever tells? Banana leaves simple, familiar, present in almost every ritual. But what if they were once more than just a plant? What if they symbolized a life, a mistake, and a moment that changed everything? This…

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Eight dead after speeding car ploughs into good samaritans helping motorcycle crash victims

A manhunt is underway to trace the driver of the car, who fled after the incident

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The ‘missing’ insect that is raising alarm bells about one of world’s best biodiversity hotspots

Research points to alarming species decline, habitat degradation, and deeper ecological stress in India’s Western Ghats

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A Viral Sensation: The “Mini Kohli” Phenomenon Captivating the Internet

In the ever-evolving world of social media, where trends rise and fall in a matter of hours, a young boy from India has managed to capture widespread attention for a rather unexpected reason—not for a dance, prank, or comedic act, but simply for his striking resemblance to one of cricket’s…

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7 Temples Where Shiva Is Said to Still Be Present Today

There are certain sacred spaces in India where devotion does not feel like a ritual performed at a distance, but like an experience that is alive, immediate, and deeply personal. Among the countless temples dedicated to Lord Shiva, a few stand apart because devotees across generations have believed that Shiva’s…

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“Expected Chaos, Found Kindness”: Austrian Traveller’s Indian Railways Story Wins Hearts

What was expected to be a risky journey turned into a deeply memorable cultural experience for an Austrian traveller aboard India’s bustling railway network. Chiara, a backpacker from Austria, recently shared her story of travelling on Indian Railways—and her experience is now capturing widespread attention online. Like many first-time visitors,…

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Oil refineries are catching fire in war or by accident. How does this worsen the energy crunch?

Over the last two months, refineries and fuel storage facilities around the world have caught fire due to war (Russia) or accident (Australia, the United States, India and Mexico), adding more pressure to stressed oil and gas supply chains.

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India’s Drishti Satellite Is a Silent Game Changer

What if clouds were no longer a barrier, and darkness could no longer hide anything? For decades, satellites had a critical weakness they depended on clear skies to capture useful images. The moment clouds appeared or night fell, visibility dropped, leaving gaps in crucial data. But now, that limitation is…

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Piping hot: India’s delivery economy runs on worker heat stress

“No matter if it is hot or raining, we have to work," says 30-year-old Rakesh Sahu (name changed), from Uttar Pradesh’s Jaunpur, who works as a delivery agent for Swiggy in Delhi. When IndiaSpend met him in early April in Saket, he had a cloth wrapped around his head, and a cap…

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Chandrababu Naidu’s delimitation pivot: What it means for southern states

“I see no threat to south India.”

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NZ-India free trade deal: were early fears about immigration and investment justified?

Depending on which side of the argument you listen to, the recently signed New Zealand-India free trade agreement represents either a huge economic opportunity for New Zealand or a risk to its economic sovereignty.

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Nepal stirs row with India, objects to Kailash Mansarovar yatra via Lipulekh; MEA replies

Nepal has objected to India and China's plan to conduct the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via Lipulekh Pass, asserting the territory belongs to Nepal based on the 1816 Treaty of Sugauli. Kathmandu stated it was not consulted and has conveyed its position to both nations, urging them to cease activities in…

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India’s Horn of Africa strategy has shifted: what it’s trying to do and how it could work

India’s engagement in the Horn of Africa and Red Sea basin was, until recently, largely limited to UN peacekeeping operations and anti-piracy patrols.

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Indian-origin doctor shares experience of UK driving test, says system is ‘strict but necessary’

An Indian-origin doctor has shared her experience of obtaining a driving licence in the UK, describing the process as significantly more rigorous compared to India.

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One Night Marriage, Next Day Mourning Why?

In a quiet village of Koovagam, something extraordinary unfolds every year. Thousands arrive from across the country. Music echoes through the streets Brides dress in silk, gold, and flowers. For one night, it feels like a celebration of love and belonging. But by morning everything changes. Bangles are broken. Sindoor…

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TN and Kerala exit polls: Believable or not?

In the first part of this week’s South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna discuss the Kerala and Tamil Nadu exit polls and the recent political developments in both states. They are joined by TNM’s Tamil Nadu bureau chief Shabbir Ahmed, Kerala bureau chief Haritha John, and senior reporter…

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Modi govt names Prasoon Joshi as new chairman of Prasar Bharati

On Saturday, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting appointed lyricist and writer Prasoon Joshi as the Chairman of Prasar Bharati, India’s public service broadcaster.

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Air India cuts nearly 100 flights after Iran war sends fuel prices soaring

Airline’s CEO says massive rise in jet fuel prices and airspace closures in India’s neighbourhood ‘have caused many of our international flights to become unprofitable to operate’

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No SIM, Still Alert? India’s Secret System Explained

Your phone suddenly screams. A loud, unfamiliar alarm cuts through silence. A message flashes: “Extremely Severe Alert.” No call. No notification. No app. Just a warning you didn’t expect. And the strangest part? Some people received it even without a SIM card. This wasn’t a glitch. It was a glimpse…

The Times of India

'Well connected, divert community funds': Canada intelligence report says Khalistani extremists pose national security threat

Canada's intelligence agency has identified Khalistani elements as a national security threat, citing their promotion of a violent extremist agenda and connections to Canadian citizens. The report highlights the 40th anniversary of the Air India Flight 182 bombing, a deadly attack linked to such groups.

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Why Hanuman Chalisa Is 100x More Powerful on Bada Mangal

The belief that the Hanuman Chalisa becomes especially powerful on Bada Mangal is deeply rooted in North Indian devotional traditions, where faith, symbolism, and collective worship come together in a very intense spiritual atmosphere. Bada Mangal, observed on Tuesdays during the month of Jyeshtha, is considered a period when devotion…

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Remained isolated for 180 million years: How Madagascar Island became a hotspot for Earth’s unique creatures

The biological narrative of Madagascar is a 180-million-year history of isolation and evolutionary divergence. Once a part of the Gondwana supercontinent, it broke away from Africa and later split from the Indian subcontinent around 88 million years ago. This separation turned it into a secluded natural lab. With no competition…

The Times of India

Bangladesh MP flags possible refugee crisis from India

A Bangladeshi MP warns of a potential Muslim refugee influx from India, citing regional conspiracies possibly linked to recent elections in Assam and West Bengal. He drew parallels to Rohingya arrivals and cited remarks about expelling illegal Bangladeshis. Concerns were also raised about ongoing border killings and potential "push-in" situations,…

The Times of India

H-1B worker loses mother to cancer in India, misses final moments due to visa delays: 'Will carry that pain forever'

An Indian-origin tech professional working in US has shared an emotional account of being unable to see his dying mother, saying visa delays left him trapped in a choice. He calls this the “biggest regret of my life.”

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