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Manu S. Pillai: A history of the insults, expletives and slurs that shaped politics and society

New Delhi, Sept. 12 -- In 1562, Emperor Akbar ordered the execution of a close associate. Adham Khan was one of the Mughal ruler's kokas (foster brothers) and as such possessed vast influence. But he ... Read More


Chandigarh: Councillors' hopes of re-run from same wards dashed

Chandigarh, Sept. 12 -- Friday's draw of lots created a stir in the city's political circles, with some leaders elated at the prospect of contesting from the same ward again, while others were left di... Read More


"Politically motivated": Priyank Kharge on ED raid at Satish Jarkiholi's residence

Bengaluru, Sept. 12 -- Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Saturday alleged that central investigative agencies, including the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Income Tax Department and Enforce... Read More


Tripura: Swami Vivekananda's Chicago address anniversary marked with blood donation camp at Ramakrishna Mission Viveknagar

Agartala, Sept. 12 -- The 132nd anniversary of Swami Vivekananda's historic address at the World's Parliament of Religions in Chicago was commemorated at the Ramakrishna Mission Educational Complex, V... Read More


HC seeks report on 'torture' of Sikh youth in Sangrur village

Chandigarh, Sept. 12 -- The Punjab and Haryana high court has sought a report from the director general of police (DGP), Punjab, on an alleged incident in which a Sikh youth was assaulted by police pe... Read More


Oracle adds $700 million to job-cut costs, taking restructuring bill to $2.8 billion amid AI push

New Delhi, Sept. 12 -- Oracle Corp. increased the scale of its planned job cuts while the company grapples with a cash crunch tied to development of large-scale data centers for artificial intelligenc... Read More


Maharashtra SIR: Voter exclusion higher in opposition-held seats, data shows

India, Sept. 12 -- After 20.7 million electors were left out of Maharashtra's draft electoral roll as part of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), data from the Election Commission of India shows tha... Read More


Mira Road school served notice over tiffin diktat

India, Sept. 12 -- The Thane district education authorities have issued a show-cause notice to the management of Seven Square Academy in Mira Road over its instructions to students not to consume, or ... Read More


22-years after Nafisa Joseph suicide, HC refuses to discharge bizman in abetment case

India, Sept. 12 -- Twenty-two years after model and winner of the 1997 Miss India pageant Nafisa Joseph died by suicide, her fiance, city businessman Gautam Khanduja, 54, will stand trial for abetment... Read More


MPSC paper-leak row: Activists blacken secretary's face, 3 arrested; Oppn mounts pressure

India, Sept. 12 -- The furore surrounding the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) paper-leak controversy turned into a confrontation on Friday when three activists from the Sambhaji Brigade s... Read More