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Dowry deaths in India drop, but over 5,700 women still died in 2024

India, May 21 -- The recent deaths of actor-model Twisha Sharma in Bhopal and Deepika Nagar have once again put the spotlight on dowry-related violence in India, reigniting concerns over the persisten... Read More


Falta votes again: 'Return of democracy' echoes as Jahangir's grip collapses in Bengal repoll

Kolkata/IBNS, May 21 -- Voters of Falta in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas claimed the "return of democracy" in the assembly constituency where a repoll is underway on Thursday. The voters, largely f... Read More


Calcutta High Court upholds Bengal's new cow slaughter rules ahead of Bakri-Eid

India, May 21 -- The Calcutta High Court has upheld the West Bengal government's recent order regulating animal slaughter ahead of the Id-Uz-Zoha festival, popularly known as Bakri-Eid, dismissing mul... Read More


Congress returns to Tamil Nadu govt after 60 years, minister's Rahul Gandhi slogan sparks row

India, May 21 -- In a historic political moment for the Congress in Tamil Nadu, the party on Thursday joined the state government for the first time in nearly six decades. But the swearing-in ceremony... Read More


FIR against Parambrata Chatterjee, Swastika Mukherjee over remarks linked to 2021 post-poll violence

India, May 21 -- A fresh legal controversy has surfaced around Bengali actor-director Parambrata Chatterjee and actress Swastika Mukherjee after a complaint and application seeking an FIR were filed a... Read More


Bangladesh police arrest Hindu youth over alleged desecration of Holy Quran in Mymensingh

Dhaka/IBNS, May 21 -- Bangladesh Police arrested a 23-year-old Hindu youth in connection with an alleged incident involving desecration of the Holy Quran in Bangladesh's Mymensingh district, officials... Read More


Canada, Baltic allies pledge stronger NATO cooperation and back Ukraine at tallinn meeting

Tallinn/Estonia, May 21 -- Canada and the Baltic states on Wednesday reaffirmed their support for NATO, Ukraine and transatlantic security cooperation during a meeting in Tallinn, Estonia amid heighte... Read More


WeWork India shares soar 11% after blockbuster Q4 results shock Dalal Street!

Mumbai/IBNS, May 21 -- The share price of WeWork India Management surged on Thursday after the company reported strong fourth-quarter results for the financial year 2025-26, media reports said. The s... Read More


Big twist in RG Kar case! Calcutta HC orders fresh probe into evidence destruction allegations

Kolkata/IBNS, May 21 -- The Calcutta High Court on Thursday ordered a fresh probe into allegations of destruction of evidence in the 2024 R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital rape and murder case, me... Read More


Pulwama mastermind Hamza Burhan shot dead in PoK by unknown gunmen: Reports

New Delhi/IBNS, May 21 -- Hamza Burhan, one of the alleged masterminds behind the 2019 Pulwama attack, has reportedly been killed by unidentified assailants in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), accordi... Read More