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A Delhi court granted bail to the cook arrested in Malviya Nagar hotel fire case, saying criminal liability cannot be determined until forensic report establishes cause of blaze. Malviya Nagar Hotel Fire: The cook arrested in connection with the deadly fire at a Malviya Nagar hotel, which left 22 people dead, was granted bail by a Delhi court on Monday after it observed that the exact cause of the blaze has not yet been established through forensic evidence. While allowing the bail plea of Kesar Negi, who worked at the Flourish B&B hotel, the court said the forensic report remains pending. It further noted that criminal liability cannot be attributed to the accused at this stage merely on the basis of a witness’s statement. According to the police, the investigation found that the fire originated in the hotel’s kitchen after an oil fryer was allegedly left switched on. Officers claimed Negi had turned on the fryer before stepping away to prepare tea for himself. Investigators init...

  National Desk: A complete ban on social media for children under 16 living in India is being considered, which is being inspired by the Australian law. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who recently visited Australia, has praised the Australian law banning social media for children under 16 years of age and called it an important lesson. It can be inferred from this that this statement of Prime Minister Modi is pointing towards a change in the law related to social media in India as well. Speaking at the India-Australia Summit in Melbourne, PM Modi said that India and other countries have also learned a lot from this step of Australia. The way Australia is changing laws related to IT and social media is inspiring for the safety of society. He made it clear that India is also learning a lot from Australia's efforts to protect children from online dangers. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was also specially present at this event. Let us tell you that Australia is the first c...

According to intelligence sources, underworld don Dawood Ibrahim is deeply upset with the film "Dhurandhar." The film portrays Dawood Ibrahim in a weak and helpless position, which has fueled resentment within the D-Company. There are reports of displeasure within underworld don Dawood Ibrahim and his D-Company over the recently released film "Dhurandhar." According to intelligence sources, a character in the film is believed to be inspired by Dawood Ibrahim. It is being claimed that the film portrays this character in a weak and helpless position, which has fueled displeasure within the D-Company. The agencies suspect that this has led to attempts to reactivate the D-Company's network in India. Many details came to light after the Delhi Police action. Recently, the Delhi Police Special Cell arrested nine suspected agents linked to the ISI and the underworld in connection with an alleged conspiracy against India. Based on information revealed during the investig...

West Bengal Exit Poll Results 2026 By Today's Chanakya: On vote share, BJP is projected to take a clear lead with 48% ± 3%, indicating a strong consolidation of support. West Bengal Exit Poll Results 2026 By Today’s Chanakya:  Public opinion firm Today’s Chanakya pointed to a possible shake-up in West Bengal politics, putting the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) well ahead with a projection of 192+ seats in the 294-member Assembly. The Mamata Banerjee-led All India Trinamool Congress (TMC), which has governed the state for the past 15 years, is pegged at around 100 seats, while other parties appear marginal with just a couple of seats. A party or alliance needs 147 to form the government in West Bengal. If the estimates translate into actual results, it would signal a significant political shift, with the BJP poised to dislodge the TMC after over a decade in power. The projections suggest a consolidation of votes in favour of the BJP, hinting at a broader change in voter sentiment acro...

CBSE curriculum for 2026-27 mandates that two of the three languages taught from Grade 6 must be native to India. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Thursday directed schools to implement third language (R3) in Class 6 within seven days. CBSE curriculum for 2026-27 mandates that two of the three languages taught from Grade 6 must be native to India, with options including those listed in the 8th Schedule of the Constitution. However, the textbooks for R3 in the languages is not available yet. Owing to this, CBSE has instructed the schools to start teaching through the locally available books and material. “The textbooks for R3 in the languages enumerated in the Constitution of India will be made available shortly. However, schools are directed to start teaching R3 from Class VI immediately, using locally available books/materials, strictly in accordance with the competencies," CBSE’s notice read. In a circular issued on April 9, CBSE urged the schools to treat the ...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in discussions with French President Emmanuel Macron regarding the situation in West Asia, emphasising the necessity for de-escalation through dialogue and diplomacy. PM Modi expressed the importance of coordinated efforts to foster peace in the region. New Delhi:  Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held a discussion with French President Emmanuel Macron over the evolving situation in West Asia. During the discussion, the Prime Minister said that there should be de-escalation of the ongoing conflict in West Asia through dialogue and diplomacy. “I spoke with my dear friend, President Emmanuel Macron, about the situation in West Asia and the urgent need for de-escalation, as well as a return to dialogue and diplomacy,” the Prime Minister said. J’ai échangé avec mon cher ami, le Président Emmanuel Macron, sur la situation en Asie de l’Ouest et sur la nécessité urgente d’une désescalade, ainsi que d’un retour au dialogue et à la diplomatie. N...

Tensions rose in Delhi's Uttam Nagar after a 25-year-old man was beaten to death during a Holi clash. Security was tightened amid massive protests. Four arrested. Tensions escalated in Delhi’s Uttam Nagar after a 25-year-old man was beaten to death during a clash between two neighbours from different communities on Holi. The incident triggered massive protests in the area as angered public blocked a major road and set ablaze vehicles on Friday. The security has been tightened in the area. As per a report by PTI, 25-year-old Tarun was killed in an altercation that was triggered after an 11-year-old girl threw a coloured water-filled balloon on the road and the water splashed on a woman from a different community. Argument between the two neighbours broke after the woman reportedly hurled abuses. Situation escalated into violent clash and several people from both sides sustained injuries during the fight. Tarun suffered serious injuries and was rushed to a hospital, where he succumbe...

Chenab River Projects: India's strategy for Pakistan's water security is no longer confined to diplomatic documents or future plans. In the mountainous regions of Jammu and Kashmir, this policy is now manifesting itself in the form of concrete structures and rapidly progressing projects. Chenab River Projects:  India's strategy for Pakistan's water security is no longer confined to diplomatic documents or future plans. In the mountainous regions of Jammu and Kashmir, this policy is now manifesting itself in the form of concrete structures and rapidly progressing projects. The central government has issued clear instructions to complete four major hydropower projects being built on the Chenab River system within the stipulated timeframe, signaling that there will be no room for delay. This direction became clearer after Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar's recent two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir. During this visit, he inspected several key dam sites, reviewed progr...

SIT revealed more gold was looted from Sabarimala temple, including Shiva idol and Dasharadha plates. Gold was extracted at Smart Creations. The Special Investigation Team (SIT), probing the Sabarimala temple gold theft, told a Kerala court that more gold was looted from the temple. In the custody application submitted before the Vigilance court, SIT said there was more gold looted from the temple than the initial findings. Seven gold-clad copper plates, apart from the earlier Dwarapalaka idols and door frame, were stolen in a similar manner. These seven include a Shiva idol and Dasharadha plates, SIT told the court. According to findings by SIT, the gold was extracted using a chemical mixture at Smart Creations in Chennai, owned by the ninth accused, Pankaj Bhandari, and is in the possession of him and Govardhan Roddam of Roddam Jewellers in Karnataka. SIT also filed a custody application for further questioning of the prime accused, Unnikrishnan Potty, the ninth accused, Pankaj Bhand...