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A student allegedly tried sneaking his girlfriend into the hostel in a suitcase, and got caught. The bizarre incident went viral, triggering a meme fest across social media platforms.

Ayodhya witnessed a divine wave as thousands of devotees thronged Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Temple after visiting Hanuman Garhi on Hanuman Jayanti. Long queues formed as chants echoed, and devotees stood patiently to seek blessings from Lord Ram on this sacred occasion.

Ayodhya witnessed a divine wave as thousands of devotees thronged Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Temple after visiting Hanuman Garhi on Hanuman Jayanti. Long queues formed as chants echoed, and devotees stood patiently to seek blessings from Lord Ram on this sacred occasion.

India is set to host the next Global AI Summit, focusing on inclusive AI development for the Global South. Brendan Dowling, Ambassador for Cyber Affairs and Critical Technology from Australia, shares his exclusive insights with Asianet News' Heena Sharma. Discover how AI can transform healthcare, education, climate change, and disaster prevention while addressing developmental challenges. Learn why India is considered a trusted technology superpower and a key partner in cybersecurity and semiconductors.

Tensions flared in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district as protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act turned violent, prompting security reinforcement in Jangipur's Suti and Samserganj areas. Governor CV Ananda Bose has called for strict action, while protests also erupted in Siliguri and Kolkata, with demonstrators demanding a rollback of the amendment.
 

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin launched a scathing attack on the newly revived AIADMK-BJP alliance, calling it a "treacherous alliance" that bows to Delhi and betrays Tamil Nadu. In a fiery rebuttal to Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s Chennai visit, Stalin accused the Centre of attempting to destabilize the state and slammed both the AIADMK and BJP for their stance on NEET, language imposition, and corruption.

Following protests by Maharashtra Navnirman Sena over the absence of Marathi on Metro Line 12 signboards, MMRDA has begun updating them to include Marathi, replacing Hindi to honor the state's linguistic identity.​
 

A 33-year-old man, Soumik Majumdar, was arrested for allegedly murdering his mother at their Vedic Village flat in Rajarhat, Kolkata. The accused, reportedly battling depression and financial hardship, confessed to the crime before later denying it.

The Indian Army has strongly condemned the alleged assault and arrest of a serving JCO and his wife by Bihar Police, prompting swift action including the suspension of the SHO and an IG-level probe after Army intervention.

Many people rely on agents to book Tatkal tickets, trusting they'll somehow confirm them. But new rules are coming from April 15. The Indian Railways is introducing a facility to easily book Tatkal tickets directly, without needing agents. Let's find out what those rules are!