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The first earthquake hit around 11.06 am, while the second was reported around 12.20 pm. The epicentre of both earthquakes was identified as Kamjong in Manipur. Two earthquakes of magnitudes 5.7 and 4.1 struck Manipur within an hour on Wednesday, according to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) Manipur centre. There were no reports of damage at the time of filing. The first earthquake hit around 11.06 am, while the second was reported around 12.20 pm. The epicentre of both earthquakes was identified as Kamjong in Manipur, said the IMD report. “Earthquake of magnitude 4.1 occurred on 05-03-2025, 12:20:43 IST, Lat:…

In his address, President Trump defended his tariff policy, highlighting high duties imposed by countries including India. During the first address of his second term in a joint session of the Congress, United States President Donald Trump defended his harsh tariff policy, reiterating that the US has been facing high tariffs from several countries across the world, including India. “If you don’t make your product in America under the Trump administration, you will pay a tariff, and in some cases, a rather large one. Other countries have used tariffs against us for decades and now it’s our turn to start…

Nitish Kumar on Tuesday took a dig at RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, claiming credit for elevating his father Lalu Yadav in the state’s politics. Rajya Sabha MP and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Manoj Jha on Wednesday took a swipe at Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar, calling him “creator of the universe” and “Brahma.” Jha’s remarks came a day after Nitish Kumar, in a bitter exchange in the Bihar assembly, took a dig at RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, claiming credit for elevating his father Lalu Yadav in the state’s politics. “What was in Bihar before? I made your father. When…

Ranya Rao, who is reportedly stepdaughter of a DGP, was caught carrying 14.8 kg gold and remanded to 14 days judicial custody. Kannada actor Ranya Rao was arrested at the Kempegowda International Airport of Bengaluru on Monday night on charges of smuggling gold after she was allegedly caught carrying 14.8 kilograms of gold from Dubai to India. Ranya Rao, who is the stepdaughter of Director General of Police (Police Housing Corporation) Ramachandra Rao, was arrested by Directorate of Revenue Intelligence officials. She was presented before an economic offences court the next day and was remanded to 14 days in judicial…

Assam Police on February 17 formed a SIT to investigate a case against the Pakistani national over his social media comments on India’s internal affairs. Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Tuesday that his government may seek help from agencies like Interpol to probe the alleged interference of Pakistani national Ali Tauqeer Sheikh in India’s internal affairs. Sarma has escalated his offensive against his former colleague, Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi, alleging that his British wife, who retained UK citizenship for 12 years, has links with Pakistani national Ali Tauqeer Sheikh and an organisation tied to Pakistan’s ISI. Sarma…

Munde submitted his resignation to Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis citing medical reasons. Maharashtra state minister Dhananjay Munde submitted his resignation on Tuesday to chief minister Devendra Fadnavis amid a row over the murder of the sarpanch of Beed.Dhananjay Munde tendered his resignation to CM Fadnavis at his official residence through his private secretary Prashant Bhamre and officer on special duty Prashant Joshi. CM Fadnavis announced that Munde had been relieved from his post, as the state minister of food and civil supplies, on the premises of the state legislature. He stated that the resignation had now been submitted to…

According to the complaint, the person allegedly insulted the complainant using communal slurs and exerted criminal force against him. The Supreme Court has held that using terms like “Miyan-Tiyan” or “Pakistani” may be in poor taste but does not make out a criminal offence that can penalise acts intended to wound religious sentiments. The ruling came while quashing a criminal case against an 80-year-old man accused of making such remarks. “The appellant is accused of hurting the religious feelings of the informant by calling him ‘Miyan-Tiyan’ and ‘Pakistani’. Undoubtedly, the statements made are poor taste. However, it does not amount…

India vs Australia, Champions Trophy 2025: Varun Chakaravarthy got the prized scalp of Travis Head. The left-hander walked back for 39. Varun Chakaravarthy did the job that all of India was asking for. The mystery spinner got the crucial wicket of Travis Head in the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final against Australia at the Dubai International Stadium on Tuesday. The left-hander was looking in exceptional touch, threatening to quickly take the game away from India. Head hammered the Indian pacers Mohammed Shami and Hardik Pandya and looked menacing against Kuldeep Yadav. However, the left-handed batter decided to go big…

Ukraine condemns Trump’s decision to pause military aid, warning it could lead to capitulation to Russia. The suspension has raised concern among Kyiv’s allies. The Ukrainian government has strongly condemned US President Donald Trump’s decision to pause military aid to Ukraine, with a top official warning that the move could push Kyiv toward capitulation to Russia. “The aid freeze looks really bad. It looks like he is pushing Kyiv towards capitulation,” the chair of Ukraine’s Parliamentary Foreign Affairs Committee The decision, announced Monday by a White House official, comes as Trump seeks to pressure Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky into peace…

Rashmika Mandanna’s recent remark about “being from Hyderabad” at a ‘Chhaava’ event has stirred controversy, drawing objections from several pro-Kannada groups. Karnataka Congress MLA Ravikumar Gowda Ganiga on Monday alleged that actress Rashmika Mandanna has “disregarded” Kannada and refused an invitation from their government to attend an International Film Festival in Bengaluru. He further said that she “should be taught a lesson”. “Rashmika Mandanna, who started her career with the Kannada movie Kirik Party in Karnataka, refused to attend the International Film Festival last year when we invited her. She said, ‘I have my house in Hyderabad, I don’t know…