DH Evening Brief | PM Modi speaks out against crime against women; Several political parties voice their support for the Palestinian cause

Congress, SP, JD(U) and AAP express support for Palestinian cause

Members of several parties, including Congress, SP, JD(U) and Aam Aadmi Party, on Sunday condemned Israel's “brutal attack” on Palestinians in the war against Hamas and called on the Indian government to work for peace and justice for the victims.

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Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly elections: Banned Jamaat plans electoral comeback through proxy candidates

The banned Jamaat-e-Islami Jammu and Kashmir (JeI) is reportedly planning a return to the political scene by discreetly supporting proxy candidates in the upcoming general elections.

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Mayawati criticises ‘double standards’ of Congress and SP and rules out future electoral alliances

BSP leader Mayawati on Sunday took a swipe at the Congress party's “Samvidhan Samman Sammelan” and warned the people to beware of the “double standards” of the old grande party and its ally, the Samajwadi Party.

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Illegal drug trafficking is not only a challenge for India, but also a global problem: Amit Shah

Indian Home Minister Amit Shah said on Sunday that the illegal drug trade is not only a challenge for India but also a global problem, stressing that the country can combat the threat if it acts decisively and strategically.

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Karnataka High Court stays investigation into man accused of cruelty for denying his wife French fries

The Karnataka High Court has stayed investigations into a case against a man for allegedly forbidding his wife from eating French fries after the birth of their child in the United States.

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What is a unified pension system? Do you know the benefits, eligibility

The Narendra Modi-led NDA government met the long-standing demands of government employees ahead of the assembly elections in Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir and on Saturday passed the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS), which guarantees 50 per cent of the basic salary as pension to federal government employees.

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Bangladesh easily secures its first Test victory against Pakistan

Bangladesh recorded their first Test victory against Pakistan with a 10-wicket win in the series opener in Rawalpindi on Sunday.

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IndiGo introduces ‘Mx’ option for passengers when booking tickets

As part of a broader effort to promote inclusivity, IndiGo will soon introduce the gender-neutral option of addressing passengers as ‘Mx’ when booking tickets.

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J&K elections 2024: Omar Abdullah to contest from Ganderbal constituency for the first time since 2008

Omar Abdullah, vice-president of the National Conference (NC) and former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, will contest the upcoming parliamentary elections from Ganderbal constituency.

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Hezbollah fires rockets at Israel, leading to air strikes on Lebanon

Hezbollah fired hundreds of rockets and drones at Israel early Sunday, while the Israeli military said it had struck Lebanon with around 100 jets to thwart a larger attack, in one of the heaviest clashes in the more than 10-month-long border war.

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Kangana Ranaut reveals why she skipped Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's wedding: 'Mainly avoid Karti Hoon Filmy Shaadiyon Mein Jaana'

Actor and Lok Sabha MP Kangana Ranaut has revealed the reason for his absence from the star-studded wedding of Anant Ambani, son of billionaire Mukesh Ambani.

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Man in Punjab beaten to death by pastor “to get rid of the devil”

A 30-year-old man was beaten to death in Gurdaspur district of Punjab allegedly by a pastor and eight others in an attempt to “free his body from the devil”.

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India considers acquiring cheetahs from Somalia, Tanzania and Sudan after biorhythm problems

According to official records, India is considering sourcing new cheetahs from Somalia, Tanzania, Sudan and other ranges closer to the equator or in the Northern Hemisphere to avoid biorhythm complications observed in big cats introduced from Southern Hemisphere countries such as South Africa and Namibia.

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