THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The swearing-in ceremony of members of the 16th Kerala Legislative Assembly on Thursday turned into more than just a constitutional formality, reflecting the state’s diversity, simplicity and distinct political culture.Legislators not only chose different languages for taking oath but also differed in whether they swore in the name of God or made a solemn…

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Researchers are studying the skeleton to understand the predator’s strength and hunting abilities. This find reveals a hidden world beneath the desert surface. Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons The experience of being on the Nullarbor Plain of southern Australia is one of stepping into another world. The area is known for its stark topography, with hardly…

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Accused husband Samarth Singh has informed the Madhya Pradesh high court of his willingness to surrender in the Twisha Sharma dowry death case BHOPAL: A dramatic turn emerged in the Twisha Sharma death case on Friday after accused husband Samarth Singh informed the Madhya Pradesh high court that he was willing to surrender in connection…

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Pat Cummins at New Balance’s New Retail Concept store at DLF Mall of India, Noida to celebrate Grey Days 2026. New Delhi: Every now and then, the cricketing world needs a reminder that Pat Cummins remains exceptional at his primary craft: fast bowling. Yet, in the process, Cummins the captain has been somewhat overshadowed. Amid…

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NEW DELHI: “Save me, they are beating me,” 25-year-old Veena Kumari allegedly told her elder sister during a phone call on May 18, minutes before she fell from the terrace of her home in west Delhi’s Dasghara village and died. Her family has alleged that years of dowry-related harassment, repeated assaults and humiliation over inadequate…

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File Pic: Laxman Sivaramakrishnan (TOI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer and renowned commentator Laxman Sivaramakrishnan has made another explosive revelation about his years in cricket broadcasting, alleging that he was forced to return to commentary duties immediately after his elder brother’s cremation.The former leg-spinner, who recently retired from the BCCI commentary panel citing “colour…

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NOIDA: The family of a 24-year-old woman who died after falling from the third floor of her in-laws’ house in Greater Noida’s Jalpura village has demanded a fast-track court trial. They alleged Deepika Nagar was tortured for dowry and pushed off the terrace following a dispute on the night of May 17.Police have arrested four…

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Actor Kangana Ranaut recently sparked curiosity online after videos of her leaving Mumbai’s Gaiety Galaxy theatre surfaced on social media. Dressed in simple kurta look with mangalsutra and green bangles, the actor instantly fuelled speculation among fans, with many wondering whether she had secretly gotten married. However it is now known that the actress was…

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KKR beat MI by 4 wickets (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: IPL 2026 scripted another slice of history on Wednesday night as Kolkata Knight Riders’ four-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians became the 42nd win of the season for a team batting second — the highest ever in a single IPL edition.The previous record stood at…

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Heatwave alert for Delhi, UP, Punjab, Haryana and more: What to expect over next 5 days (Image credit: ANI) Heatwave conditions continue to grip large parts of India, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning of severe temperatures across several states.In its May 20 press release, the IMD said, “Heat wave to severe heat wave…

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