2 drunk burglars break into home, 1 flees with loot, other passes out

In Roorkee, two inebriated men broke into a house, ransacking it and consuming more alcohol. One thief passed out in a bedroom, while the other fled with Rs 2 lakh cash and gold jewellery worth Rs 3 lakh. The house owner returned to find the burglar asleep and called the police, leading to the arrest of one suspect, Wasim Khaleel.

December 31, 2024 at 10:17PM

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MAGA targets 'short-term work permits' for int'l students as H-1B battle heats up

MAGA hardliners are targeting the OPT program which allows foreign students, especially from India, to gain work experience in the US, arguing it unfairly replaces American jobs. The OPT program, seen as a pathway to H1-B visas, faces scrutiny, which may impact the influx of foreign students and overall academic and economic contributions.

December 31, 2024 at 09:34PM

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UP cadre IPS Vitul Kumar appointed as DG of CRPF

Centre has assigned senior IPS officer Vitul Kumar to officiate as Director General of CRPF following the retirement of Anish Dayal Singh on Dec 31. Kumar, currently Special DG of CRPF, will serve until a regular appointment is made. Kumar's career highlights include multiple promotions, accolades, and leadership roles within the police force.

December 31, 2024 at 02:33AM

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Bihar exam stir intensifies as protesters block trains, roads

Protests intensify across Bihar demanding cancellation of BPSC prelims, alleging corruption. Demonstrators halt trains and block roads, with political parties and student groups joining in. Chief secretary meets aspirants, but no official statement yet from CM. Police action criticized by political leaders; support offered by various political figures. Protests continue with threats of indefinite hunger strike.

December 31, 2024 at 01:28AM

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BB 18: Sara Arfeen Khan gets eliminated, show gets top 10 contestants

Sara Arfeen Khan was evicted from Bigg Boss 18 after a heated altercation with Karan Veer Mehra, reducing the contestant pool to ten. The eviction stirred significant reactions, further accompanied by a contentious debate between Kashish Kapoor and Avinash Mishra, which host Salman Khan addressed.

December 29, 2024 at 11:48PM

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Taylor Swift’s Stella McCartney blazer in spotlight during date with Travis

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were spotted on a date night in New York City, with both sporting coordinated outfits. Taylor plans to relocate to Nashville to be closer to Travis and her mother. Travis is expected to stay in NYC for New Year's before returning for the NFL playoffs.

December 28, 2024 at 11:20PM

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Elon Musk: Mars will be called ... just as America was in past centuries

Elon Musk proposes renaming Mars as 'New World' and emphasizes the importance of establishing a self-sustaining human settlement on the planet for humanity's long-term survival.

December 28, 2024 at 12:01AM

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‘Indian Sikh family charged with masquerading as Afghans to claim asylum in Britain’

A Sikh Indian family is accused of pretending to be Afghans fleeing the Taliban to enter the UK and claim asylum after two failed UK visa applications. The family faces multiple immigration charges and has pleaded not guilty to all counts, with a trial set for January 2.

December 28, 2024 at 12:00AM

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Tweak birth & death papers if transgender certificate given: High court

The Karnataka high court has ruled that the registrar of births and deaths must change gender details on birth or death certificates if appropriate transgender certificates are presented.

December 27, 2024 at 02:09AM

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Pak military court sentence 60 more civilians, including Imran’s nephew, to jail terms

December 27, 2024 at 01:19AM

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