Bus ferrying passengers plunges into Padma River in Bangladesh, 24 dead; probe ordered

Bangladesh bus accident: As many as 24 people lost their lives after a bus ferrying 40 persons plunged into the Padma River while attempting to board a ferry in Bangladesh on Wednesday, officials reported on Thursday. The incident transpired at the Daulatdia ferry terminal in Rajbari district, located at a distance of 100 kilometres from Dhaka. The police and fire officials said that the bus lost control while…

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IPL 2026: KKR draft in Navdeep Saini as Harshit Rana’s replacement; Gujarat Titans sign Kulwant Khejroliya

IPL 2026 replacements: As the countdown begins for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have signed Navdeep Saini as a replacement for injured pacer Harshit Rana, who bowed out of the tournament earlier, the franchise confirmed on Wednesday. Rana underwent a knee surgery last month, prompting him to pull out of the tournament. Notably, he also had to miss out on the recent…

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Swiggy inks partnership with Sarvam to facilitate voice-led food, grocery ordering for customers

Swiggy voice-enabled ordering: Food delivery platform Swiggy said on Wednesday it has inked a strategic partnership with Sarvam to introduce multi-lingual, voice-led commerce across India for customers, a move which aims to redefine digital accessibility. The collaboration aims to allow users to order food, vegetables, groceries and other items by means of conversational interactions in their preferred language. Additionally, the feature will also facilitate the users placing reservations…

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ISIS handler arrested in Jodhpur for radicalising youth via social media groups, 2 additional suspects detained

ISIS handler held Jodhpur: The Jodhpur police on Wednesday arrested a handler suspected to be linked to the terrorist outfit ISIS for allegedly radicalising youth through social media platforms, they said. The accused, identified as Zeeshan (19), was arrested in a joint operation by the Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh’s Vijaywada police. The police said that incriminating videos associated with ISIS were recovered from his cell phone, which he…

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Dhurandhar 2 edges past Rs 1,000 crore worldwide in its first week, sets new box office benchmarks

Dhurandhar 2 collections: ‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge’ has cemented its status as a box office juggernaut, as the film stormed into the coveted Rs 1,000 crore club globally within just seven days of its release, industry estimates suggested on Wednesday. The Aditya Dhar directorial, headlined by Ranveer Singh witnessed a stellar opening week, backed by strong collections; both domestic and overseas.  Film maintains strong domestic hold despite midweek…

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Allahabad HC grants anticipatory bail to Swami Avimukteshwaranand, his disciple in POCSO case citing inconsistencies

Swami Avimukteshwaranand gets bail: The Allahabad High Court (HC) on Wednesday granted anticipatory bail to Swami Avimukteshwaranand and his disciple Mukundanand Brahmachari in a case pertaining to the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, citing inconsistencies and legal grounds. Justice Jitendra Kumar Sinha delivered the order, who had earlier reserved judgement after hearing arguments from both sides.  Swami’s arrest had been stayed earlier Earlier on February…

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IIT Delhi tops India in terms of Engineering again, elevates to 36th globally with 5 subjects in Top 50

IIT Delhi rankings: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi has retained its position as the country’s top institute in terms of Engineering and Technology, climbing to 36th place globally in the latest rankings. The institute has also marked a significant milestone by placing five core engineering disciplines within the world’s top 50 for the first time, a remarkable leap from 2025, when only one subject had featured…

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Rajpal Yadav opens up on ordeal in jail, calls it a ‘near-death experience’; credits public for his release

Rajpal Yadav news: Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav has described his recent stint in prison as a life-altering ordeal, placing it on par with a near-death experience. Notably, the actor was briefly lodged in the Tihar Jail, following a long-pending cheque bounce case. He has now said he feels ‘reborn’ and at peace.  Yadav was granted bail after he partially repaid dues in a Rs 9-crore case, a development…

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Gwalior’s Anushka Sharma bags place in India Women’s T20 cricket team, CM Dr Yadav congratulates her

Gwalior Cricketer in T20: A Gwalior-based cricketer, Anushka Sharma, has brought laurels to Madhya Pradesh by seizing a berth in the Indian Women’s T20 cricket team on Wednesday. Notably, this marks her first inclusion in the senior national squad, and she is slated to represent India on the upcoming tour of South Africa. Following the achievement, MP Chief Minister (CM) Dr Mohan Yadav met her at Gwalior airport…

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MP CM Dr Yadav distributes agreements under the ‘Surya-Mitra Agriculture Feeder’ scheme

MP Surya-Mitra Scheme: At an event held at MP Chief Minister (CM) Dr Mohan Yadav’s official residence on Wednesday, the state’s top leader distributed power purchase agreements to selected developers under the ‘Surya-Mitra Agriculture Feeder’ scheme. The goal of the initiative, as per officials, is to strengthen the agrarian sector by ensuring a reliable supply of electricity through solar energy. The ceremony marked a key step in implementing…

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