House panel expresses concern over the rising level of groundwater contamination, asks govt to use AI, latest tech to combat it | India News

NEW DELHI: A parliamentary panel on water resources has expressed concern over the rising level of groundwater contamination across the country, and recommended that the govt make all out efforts towards mitigation in the most affected regions by using latest technologies, including AI/Machine Learning and best global practices.The panel, which submitted its report this week,…

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‘He should be called Dhurandhar Dhami’: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on 4 years of Uttarakhand govt | India News

Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday lauded Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami‘s leadership abilities, calling him “Dhurandhar Dhami.”Addressing a public gathering here on the completion of four years of the Uttarakhand government, the Defence Minister expressed pride and confidence in the government led by CM Dhami and attributed the state’s growth to him. “This…

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Who was Gautham Rajanikanth? Indian-American student missing in Pittsburgh confirmed dead, family launches fundraiser

A tragic end has come to the search for 17-year-old Indian-origin student Gautham Rajanikanth, who had gone missing earlier this week in Pittsburgh. His grieving parents have now confirmed that he passed away days after he was reported missing. In an emotional message shared through a GoFundMe campaign, Gautham’s parents, Rajanikanth Jayaseelan and Gayathri Krishnamoorthy,…

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Evening news wrap: PM Modi speaks to Iranian president; US, Israel strike Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility again & more | India News

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian and condemned attacks on critical infrastructure, stressing open and secure global shipping lanes. US and Israel launched fresh strikes on Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility, with Tehran confirming the attack but reporting no radioactive leakage. Mumbai Indians gear up for IPL 2026 with Rohit Sharma set…

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‘Watch your back’: 26-year-old Massachusetts man charged with threatening Kash Patel’s girlfriend Alexis Wilkins

A Massachusetts man sent a threatening email to Kash Patel’s girlfriend Alexis Wilkins saying that he would be happy when her face is “canoed by an assault rifle”. A 26-year-old Massachusetts man has been arrested and charged after he sent a threatening email to FBI director Kash Patel‘s girlfriend Alexis Wilkins saying that he would…

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Assam assembly elections 2026: From eviction drives to NRC debate, issues set to dominate state poll campaign | India News

With the schedule for the Assam Assembly elections now announced, a range of key issues like eviction, infiltration, and development project is expected to dominate the campaign rhetoric of political parties in the run-up to the polls.The 126-member Assam Assembly currently has 64 legislators from the BJP. Among its allies, the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP)…

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‘Condemn attack on critical infrastructure’: PM Modi speaks to Iran president, says ‘shipping lanes must stay open’ | India News

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday spoke with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and condemned attacks on the “critical infrastructure” in Tehran amid the ongoing Middle East crisis.Sharing details of the conversation on X, PM Modi said, “Condemned attacks on critical infrastructure in the region, which threaten regional stability and disrupt global supply chains.”“Reiterated…

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Statues down, streets renamed, mural covered: Fallout grows after claims against Cesar Chavez

The name and likeness of Cesar Chavez were swiftly removed from buildings, roads, parks and schools after allegations surfaced accusing the farmworker rights icon of sexually assaulting minors and fellow labour leader Dolores Huerta. Within just two days of a New York Times investigation bringing the claims to light, officials and activists across California moved…

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