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In this issue

December 04, 2024

AKHILESH YADAV SLAMS BJP, LINKS SAMBHAL CLASH TO U.P. BYPOLLS

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday said the recent violence during the survey of a mosque in Sambhal, UP, was part of a \"well-planned conspiracy\" to divert attention from crucial bypolls and demanded action against the police for the clashes that have become a hot-button national issue.

1 min

Shinde, Fadnavis meet on eve of Maha CM call

Maharashtra's caretaker chief minister Eknath Shinde and the man tipped to be his successor, Devendra Fadnavis, met in Mumbai on Tuesday evening and appeared to break a days-long deadlock over government formation, a day before the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is scheduled to pick its legislative party leader and possibly stake claim for power.

Shinde, Fadnavis meet on eve of Maha CM call

4 mins

LET TERRORIST WANTED FOR 7 CIVILIAN DEATHS KILLED IN J&K

A terrorist affiliated with the Lashkar-e-Taiba who was allegedly involved in an attack near a tunnel construction site in Gagangir in October was killed in an encounter with security forces in Dachigam forest area of Srinagar on Tuesday.

1 min

CJI RECUSES FROM HEARING PETITIONS AGAINST NEW LAW TO APPOINT CEC, ECS

Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna on Tuesday recused himself from hearing a set of petitions challenging the constitutionality of the new law governing the appointment of the chief election commissioner (CEC) and election commissioners (ECs).

1 min

Delhi CJ Manmohan appointed SC judge

The Union government on Tuesday announced the appointment of Justice Manmohan, chief justice of the Delhi high court, as a judge of the Supreme Court.

Delhi CJ Manmohan appointed SC judge

3 mins

B'desh summons Indian envoy; no relief for monk

Bangladesh on Tuesday summoned the Indian envoy to protest the storming of the Bangladeshi consulate in Agartala as diplomatic tensions mounted over protests in several states bordering the neighbouring country over the targeting of minority communities and arrest of monk Chinmoy Krishna Das.

3 mins

Foreign secy may visit Dhaka on Dec 10 amid spiralling tensions

Bangladesh on Tuesday summoned the Indian envoy to protest the storming of the Bangladeshi consulate in Agartala as diplomatic tensions mounted over protests in several states bordering the neighboring country over the targeting of minority communities and arrest of monk Chinmoy Krishna Das.

Foreign secy may visit Dhaka on Dec 10 amid spiralling tensions

1 min

LAC disengagement done, de-escalation next: Centre

India said on Tuesday it is committed to engaging China to find a fair and mutually acceptable framework for settling the boundary issue, but made it clear that the Line of Actual Control (LAC) must be strictly respected and the status quo in the border areas must not be unilaterally altered.

4 mins

Police probe 12-yr-old's death after parents pin blame on school fight

A 12-year-old student at a private school in Vasant Vihar died in hospital on Tuesday morning, with his parents alleging the boy was injured after a scuffle with a classmate, even as police said they were probing the case and were yet to ascertain the cause of the death.

Police probe 12-yr-old's death after parents pin blame on school fight

1 min

DAC NOD TO GET ₹21K-CR HARDWARE TO PUSH DEFENCE PREPAREDNESS

The defence ministry on Tuesday gave its initial approval for the procurement of military hardware worth ₹21,772 crore to boost the country's defence preparedness with new equipment including fast-attack boats, fast-interceptor craft, electronic warfare equipment, nextgeneration radar warning receivers, and advanced light helicopters for coastal surveillance, a government statement said.

1 min

Pappu threat a set-up for Z security: Police

A man arrested for allegedly threatening Bihar MP Rajesh Ranjan, alias Pappu Yadav, has confessed that he was paid to do so by a close aide of the Purnea lawmaker to upgrade his security, police said on Tuesday, dismissing claims of involvement of notorious criminal Lawrence Bishnoi's gang.

1 min

'IF ONLY MEN MENSTRUATED': SC IRKED AT REMOVAL OF WOMEN JUDGES

The Supreme Court on Tuesday questioned Madhya Pradesh high court's decision to sack a woman civil judge for low disposal of cases, noting that the court ignored her physical and mental trauma following a miscarriage.

1 min

First bills given nod amid row over Adani case, Hindi-Tamil

Members of Parliament were locked in heated exchanges on several occasions during Tuesday's sitting in both Houses as Opposition protests over the Adani Group row and a heated language politics debate overshadowed legislative proceedings, though the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha managed to pass key bills amid the tumult.

1 min

S KOREA PRESIDENT DECLARES MARTIAL LAW, FORCES RAID OPPN-RULED PARL

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law late on Tuesday, vowing to eliminate \"anti-state\" forces as he struggles against an opposition that controls the country's parliament and that he accuses of sympathising with communist North Korea.

1 min

TOP COURT RULES FOR ORTHODOX FACTION IN KERALA CHURCH DISPUTE

The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Jacobite group to transfer control of disputed churches to the Orthodox group in a long-standing conflict between the two factions of the Malankara Church, one of Kerala's prominent nonCatholic Christian communities.

1 min

US House panel supports Wuhan 'lab leak' theory

US lawmakers concluded a two-year investigation on Monday into the Covid-19 outbreak, backing the theory that the virus likely leaked from a Chinese laboratory.

1 min

Makoka 315: Trigger-happy teens strike terror in NE Delhi

He was just 13 and living on the snaking streets of northeast Delhi when he picked up a gun and killed a gym trainer in cold blood in 2020.

Makoka 315: Trigger-happy teens strike terror in NE Delhi

5 mins

Ridge centre at Patel Chowk stn soon

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) will build a Ridge Interpretation Centre at Patel Chowk metro station to showcase the geological history and biodiversity of the Delhi Ridge, officials said.

1 min

150 new Mohalla buses to ply in city in 2 weeks

Chief minister Atishi, on Tuesday, announced the launch of 150 nine-meter electric Mohalla buses in Delhi within two weeks, with 2,140 more to be added by 2025 for better last-mile connectivity.

150 new Mohalla buses to ply in city in 2 weeks

1 min

Schoolboy's death leads to protest, police probe

A 12-year-old student at a private school in Vasant Vihar died in hospital on Tuesday, with his parents alleging the boy was injured after a scuffle with a classmate, even as police said they were probing the case and were yet to ascertain the cause of the death.

Schoolboy's death leads to protest, police probe

2 mins

SC seeks report on night shelters' prep for Delhi's homeless

The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought a comprehensive report from the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB) on its preparedness to provide night shelters for the homeless as winter approaches.

1 min

KEJRIWAL MEETS MURDER VICTIM'S KIN; HITS OUT AT AMIT SHAH, BJP

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday again slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Centre for failing to curb crime in the Capital, and demanded the resignation of Union home minister Amit Shah over the alleged \"collapse of law and order\".

1 min

1,226 NEW HOME GUARDS RECEIVE OFFER LETTERS FROM LG SAXENA

Lieutenant governor VK Saxena on Tuesday distributed offer letters to 1,226 newly recruited home guards at Kingsway Camp.

1 min

Mangolpuri: 19-year-old shot dead, no arrests yet

PRELIMINARY PROBE REVEALED THAT PANKAJ KUMAR WAS SHOT DEAD BY THREE PERSONS WHO WERE KNOWN TO HIM AND LIVE NEAR IN HIS NEIGHBOURHOOD

Mangolpuri: 19-year-old shot dead, no arrests yet

1 min

City Awaits Winter Chill As Mild December Continues

Delhi residents continued their long wait for the proper onset of winter as the city continued to experience both day- and night-time temperatures that remained unseasonably mild and higher than what is considered normal for this time of the year.

City Awaits Winter Chill As Mild December Continues

2 mins

Kejriwal: Tell public about 'free revdis'

As part of the Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) \"Revdi Par Charcha\" campaign, party chief Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday held a virtual meeting with the members of the party's women's wing in which he asked them to spread the message about \"free ki revdis\" (welfare schemes) provided by the AAP ahead of the assembly elections.

1 min

CM ATISHI ASKS CAG TO AUDIT VARSITY FINANCES

The Delhi government has ordered a five-year Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) audit of the Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women (IGDTUW) to promote financial transparency.

1 min

DSS halts updates amid data recheck

Its (DSS) data and accuracy was not in line with the terms of reference set for the model... some of the data or the emissions inventory being used was fairly old. CAQM OFFICIAL

2 mins

BJP holds stir near AAP chief's house

The Delhi unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday held a protest near Aam Aadmi Party chief (AAP) Arvind Kejriwal's residence, demanding action against AAP legislator Naresh Yadav who was recently convicted in a case of desecration of the Quran.

1 min

For Pakistani Hindus in Delhi, the unending pursuit of home

Huddled on a cot with her younger sister and four cousins, a five-year-old girl with unkempt hair and a bright red comic princess T-shirt munches on chips, unaware of the thorny legal battle her family is fighting for their identity and to find their place in this country.

For Pakistani Hindus in Delhi, the unending pursuit of home

5 mins

Audit flags wider safety issues at old Terminal 1

The report has been shared with us... Our team of experts is preparing a comprehensive response to these AAI's queries DIAL SPOKESPERSON

2 mins

NDMC to set up rainwater harvesting pits at 140 sites

The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) is set to construct modular rainwater harvesting (RWH) pits at 140 locations along arterial roads within three months to address waterlogging and boost groundwater recharge in New Delhi, officials said.

1 min

VACANT POSTS IN PUNJABI SCHOOLS: LG TARGETS GOVT

Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has expressed concern over \"neglect\" of the Punjabi language by the Delhi government, pointing at number of vacancies of Punjabi teachers in government schools, LG secretariat said.

1 min

DELHI'S DENGUE TALLY HITS 5,701, MALARIA CASES HIGHEST IN 5 YRS

Delhi recorded 319 new dengue cases last week, bringing the total to 5,701 so far this year, according to a report by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD).

1 min

SC ruling on ED supplying arrest causes can't apply retrospectively

The Delhi high court held that the Supreme Court judgment requiring that Enforcement Directorate (ED) supply a separate document outlining \"reasons to believe\" to an arrestee - made when granting interim bail to former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal - cannot be applied retrospectively.

1 min

The Dilli Gate vendor

Winter portrait of a snack seller

The Dilli Gate vendor

2 mins

CJI recuses from hearing pleas on CEC appointment

Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna on Tuesday recused himself from hearing a set of petitions challenging the constitutionality of the new law governing the appointment of the chief election commissioner (CEC) and election commissioners (ECs).

CJI recuses from hearing pleas on CEC appointment

2 mins

Foreign secy likely to visit Dhaka on Dec 10 for talks

Foreign secretary Vikram Misri is expected to visit Bangladesh next week for consultations, the first trip to Dhaka by a senior Indian functionary since the interim government of Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus came to power in August, people familiar with the matter said.

Foreign secy likely to visit Dhaka on Dec 10 for talks

1 min

Allahabad HC bench recuses from hearing Zubair's plea against FIR

A bench of justices Mahesh Chandra Tripathi and Prashant Kumar of the Allahabad high court on Tuesday recused from hearing a plea moved by Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair seeking protection from arrest in a case filed by supporters of Yati Narsinghanand, the priest of Ghaziabad's Dasna Devi Temple.

1 min

CENTRE SUGGESTS 95% JOB QUOTA FOR LADAKHIS TO KEY COMMITTEE

The high-powered committee, constituted by the ministry of home affairs (MHA) for the development and protection of Ladakh, held a meeting with MoS for home affairs Nityanand Rai to discuss several demands, including statehood.

1 min

ENSURE POSH ACT COMPLIANCE, SC TELLS STATE GOVTS

The Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered chief secretaries of all states and Union territories to conduct a nation-wide survey to identify the public and private institutions which are yet to set up an internal complaints committee (ICC) for handling complaints of sexual harassment at workplaces.

1 min

Threat to MP a set-up to upgrade security

A man arrested for allegedly issuing a threat video to Bihar MP Rajesh Ranjan, alias Pappu Yadav, has confessed that he was paid to do so by a close aide of the Purnea lawmaker to upgrade his security, police said on Tuesday, dismissing claims of involvement of notorious criminal Lawrence Bishnoi's gang.

Threat to MP a set-up to upgrade security

1 min

Akhilesh slams BJP on Sambhal

The recent violence during a court-monitored survey of a mosque in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal town was part of a well-planned conspiracy to divert attention from crucial bypolls, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav said on Tuesday, demanding action against the police for the clashes that have become a hot-button national issue.

Akhilesh slams BJP on Sambhal

3 mins

COURT SETS DEC 10 DEADLINE FOR BADAUN MOSQUE CASE ARGUMENTS

A local court in Badaun has asked the Muslim side to complete its arguments over a plea filed by a Hindu outfit, seeking permission to worship at the Jama Masjid Shamsi in the district, by December 10.

1 min

LS clears banking rule change that will allow up to four nominees

BANKING LAWS (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2024 PROPOSES 19 CHANGES IN FIVE EXISTING LAWS FOR EASE OF COMPLIANCE AND BETTER REGULATIONS

2 mins

Rahul to visit Sambhal today; police deny nod

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, newly elected Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and a delegation of senior Congress leaders is expected to visit violence-hit Sambhal on Wednesday, people familiar with the matter said.

1 min

OILFIELDS BILL TO DELINK PETROLEUM AND MINING OPS GETS RS APPROVAL

The Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024, was passed in Rajya Sabha by voice vote on Tuesday following a two-and-a-half hour discussion.

1 min

Adani, language rows in House as 2 bills cleared

Members of Parliament were locked in heated exchanges on several occasions during Tuesday's sitting in both Houses as Opposition protests over the Adani Group controversy and a heated language politics debate overshadowed legislative proceedings, though the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha managed to pass key bills amid the tumult.

2 mins

If only men menstruated...: SC on firing women judges

SUPREME COURT WAS HEARING A SUO MOTU CASE IN WHICH MADHYA PRADESH HC HAD SACKED 6 WOMEN CIVIL JUDGES CITING 'POOR PERFORMANCE'

2 mins

At DGPs conference, no separate session on J&K a key signal

The just concluded three-day Director Generals of Police (DGP) Conference in Bhubaneswar saw a significant shift when it came to the issue of Jammu and Kashmir.

At DGPs conference, no separate session on J&K a key signal

2 mins

FORMER CBI CHIEF SHANKER DIES AFTER PROLONGED ILLNESS

Former director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Vijay Shanker, breathed his last on Tuesday, his family said, adding that his body was being donated to the All-India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) as per his last wish.

FORMER CBI CHIEF SHANKER DIES AFTER PROLONGED ILLNESS

1 min

SC PENALISES GOVT, ARMY WITH ₹50K FOR LITIGATION ON SOLDIER'S WIDOW

The Supreme Court on Thursday imposed a ₹50,000 penalty on the Union government and the Indian Army for forcing a soldier's widow into unnecessary litigation, as it dismissed their appeal against a tribunal's decision granting her a liberalised pension after her husband's death during a counterterrorism patrol in Jammu & Kashmir.

SC PENALISES GOVT, ARMY WITH ₹50K FOR LITIGATION ON SOLDIER'S WIDOW

1 min

LeT operative linked to Ganderbal attack killed

A terrorist affiliated with the Lashkar-e-Taiba and allegedly involved in an attack near a tunnel construction site in Gagangir in October was killed in an encounter with security forces in Dachigam forest area of Srinagar on Tuesday.

LeT operative linked to Ganderbal attack killed

2 mins

Govt gives initial nod to ₹21.7K-cr defence buys

The defence ministry on Tuesday gave its initial approval for the procurement of military hardware worth ₹21,772 crore to boost the country's defence preparedness with new equipment including fast-attack boats, fast-interceptor craft, electronic warfare equipment, next-generation radar warning receivers, and advanced light helicopters for coastal surveillance, a government statement said.

Govt gives initial nod to ₹21.7K-cr defence buys

1 min

SC PENALISES GOVT, ARMY WITH ₹50K FOR LITIGATION ON SOLDIER'S WIDOW

The Supreme Court on Thursday imposed a ₹50,000 penalty on the Union government and the Indian Army for forcing a soldier's widow into unnecessary litigation, as it dismissed their appeal against a tribunal's decision granting her a liberalised pension after her husband's death during a counterterrorism patrol in Jammu & Kashmir.

1 min

TODDLER ATTACKED FOR BEDWETTING, CARETAKER HELD

Three women caretakers of the Kerala State Child Welfare Committee (CWC) were arrested on Tuesday for allegedly \"physically abusing private parts\" of a two-and-a-half-year-old girl for wetting her bed at night as their sleep was getting affected at night, police said.

1 min

PM calls Stalin to take stock of flood-hit TN

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin on Tuesday to enquire about the situation in the state in the aftermath of Cyclone Fengal, assuring him of all possible help from the Centre.

1 min

Complainant in Pocso case dies by suicide

A 16-year-old girl died allegedly by suicide on Tuesday after she was reportedly subjected to persistent harassment by a 21-year-old man in Muddebihal town in Vijayapura district, police said.

1 min

PM calls new criminal laws protector of citizen's rights

The Union Territory of Chandigarh has become the country's first administrative unit to achieve 100% implementation of the three new criminal laws, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and home minister Amit Shah on Tuesday lauding all stakeholders of the UT administration for the accomplishment.

PM calls new criminal laws protector of citizen's rights

1 min

SC ends decades-long conflict in Kerala church citing '17 verdict

The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Jacobite group to transfer control of disputed churches to the Orthodox group in a long-standing conflict between the two factions of the Malankara Church, one of Kerala's prominent non-Catholic Christian communities.

SC ends decades-long conflict in Kerala church citing '17 verdict

2 mins

Pune road rage: Man clings on to car's bonnet for 3km; 3 held

An Audi car allegedly dragged a 23-year-old motorcyclist for over three kilometers in Chinchwad, officials said on Tuesday.

Pune road rage: Man clings on to car's bonnet for 3km; 3 held

1 min

ED flags over 1K 'illegal' allotments by MUDA

Evidence of several irregularities have been detected in the transfer of 14 sites by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) to BM Parvathi, the wife of Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah, according to the ED.

ED flags over 1K 'illegal' allotments by MUDA

2 mins

CBSE plans 'levels' for science, social science

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is considering introducing two levels of science and social science — standard and advanced — for students in Classes 9 and 10, according to officials.

CBSE plans 'levels' for science, social science

1 min

INDIA, UK AGREE TO REFRESH 2030 ROADMAP FOR BILATERAL TIES

India and the UK agreed to refresh the Roadmap 2030 for bilateral relations and discussed steps for the speedy conclusion of a mutually beneficial free trade agreement (FTA) during their second 2+2 foreign and defence dialogue on Tuesday.

1 min

SC GIVES ACTIVIST INTERIM RELIEF FROM ARREST

Nation's harmony is not so fragile that mere shouting or an exhibition can destroy its peace, the Delhi high court said on Tuesday as it granted interim protection from arrest till Friday to activist Nadeem Khan in a case registered by Delhi police.

1 min

Lingering tragedy of Bhopal gas disaster

Over 25,000 people are estimated to have died in the Bhopal gas disaster that occurred 40 years ago on the intervening night of December 2-3, 1984.

Lingering tragedy of Bhopal gas disaster

3 mins

Taking stock of a new wave of AI revolution

Apple recently published a paper that subtly acknowledges what many in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) community have been hinting at for some time: Large language models (LLMs) are approaching their limits.

Taking stock of a new wave of AI revolution

3 mins

Behind the making of the global nuclear (dis)order

Nuclear (dis)order is shaped heavily by the nature of interaction among States. Major challenges are emerging at the structural level in the international system, leading to fissures in the extant regime.

Behind the making of the global nuclear (dis)order

3 mins

Learnings from Bhopal tragedy

Forty years after the world's worst industrial disaster, the wounds are yet to heal

2 mins

Dhaka, Delhi must manage ties better

The breaching and ransacking of the Bangladeshi consulate in Agartala by a large group of protestors reflects the downward spiral in bilateral relations since the interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus came to power in Dhaka in August.

1 min

Meta says gen AI had muted impact on elections this year

Despite widespread concern that generative AI could interfere with major elections around the globe this year, the technology had limited impact across Meta Platforms' apps, the tech company said on Tuesday.

Meta says gen AI had muted impact on elections this year

1 min

Musk's $55.8 Billion Tesla Pay Deal Again Rejected By US Judge

A US judge, on Monday, upheld her decision to reject Elon Musk's massive $55.8 billion compensation package at Tesla, denying an attempt to restore the pay deal through a shareholder vote.

Musk's $55.8 Billion Tesla Pay Deal Again Rejected By US Judge

1 min

Lebanon ceasefire teeters as Israel, Hezbollah trade fire

Israel launched a wave of airstrikes in Lebanon on Monday as Hezbollah fired on an Israeli military position and each side accused the other of violating a ceasefire that began last week.

Lebanon ceasefire teeters as Israel, Hezbollah trade fire

1 min

UK PARL RAISES CONCERNS OVER ATTACKS ON HINDUS IN B'DESH

The British government continues to monitor the situation in Bangladesh as members of parliament raised concerns over recent attacks on the minority Hindu community there and arrest of religious leaders, a minister said here.

1 min

White House defends pardon amid criticism

The White House said on Monday that President Joe Biden pardoned his son Hunter in part to protect him from future persecution from political opponents, but his move drew fierce criticism, with some Democrats saying it undermined public trust in the rule of law.

White House defends pardon amid criticism

1 min

S Korea prez imposes martial law, MPs unanimously reject it

The prez's stunning move - S Korea's first declaration of martial law in more than 40 years - came as his party and the opposition bicker over the budget

S Korea prez imposes martial law, MPs unanimously reject it

2 mins

Sebi norms may've partly fuelled recent FPI sell-off

FPIs net sold shares worth almost ₹1.16 lakh cr during October-November

Sebi norms may've partly fuelled recent FPI sell-off

2 mins

IndiGo sues M&M over the use of '6E' for its EV

InterGlobe Aviation Ltd, which runs India's largest airline IndiGo, has filed a trademark infringement case against Mahindra Electric Automobile Ltd in the Delhi High Court over the use of '6E' in the automaker's upcoming electric car model BE 6e, slated for deliveries in late February next year.

IndiGo sues M&M over the use of '6E' for its EV

1 min

Key fertiliser supplies face Chinese curbs

Chinese supply curbs and global supply chain disruptions have dragged down the production and imports of key fertilizers, casting a cloud over India's crop yields and farmer incomes.

Key fertiliser supplies face Chinese curbs

2 mins

Swiggy to add 437 Instamart dark stores; Q2 losses decline

Newly listed food and grocery delivery firm Swiggy is looking to increase its Instamart dark store count from 609 to nearly 1,046 by March 2025 as well as increase their average size by 30-35% to keep up with the growing demand for wider assortment in the highly competitive quick commerce sector.

Swiggy to add 437 Instamart dark stores; Q2 losses decline

2 mins

Govt likely to miss ₹1.5 lakh cr FY25 capex loan target for states

The Centre is likely to fall short of fully utilising the budgeted allocation for states under the 'Special Assistance for Capital Investment' scheme in 2024-25, as state spending took a hit during the general elections and from slowing growth, particularly in the first two quarters, two people aware of the matter said.

Govt likely to miss ₹1.5 lakh cr FY25 capex loan target for states

1 min

RESEARCH CENTRE TO DEVELOP ECO-FRIENDLY FARM SOLUTIONS

Chambal Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited (CFCL) and The Energy and Resource Institute (TERI) announced on Monday the establishment of a new research centre focused on sustainable agriculture solutions.

1 min

Manika eyes top-15 spot, Worlds medal

In a year where she became the first Indian paddler to reach the Round of 16 at the Olympics, beat a former world champion and world No.2 en route a run to her maiden quarter-finals at Saudi Smash, and entered history books as the first Indian table tennis player to reach the final eight in a WTT Champions event, Manika Batra is rather modest in her appraisal.

Manika eyes top-15 spot, Worlds medal

1 min

Sitting out is one of the hard things to do, says Woods

Tiger Woods refused to give any timeline about a possible comeback to professional golf as the 15-time Major champion decided to sit out for this week's Hero World Challenge, a limited-field PGA Tour event that is hosted by him and his foundation.

Sitting out is one of the hard things to do, says Woods

2 mins

Ding draws after five-hour struggle

Gukesh has Ding on the ropes for most of Game 7 but the world champion digs deep to escape, leaving scores level at 3.5-3.5 at the halfway stage

Ding draws after five-hour struggle

3 mins

Nargis Fakhri's sister Aliya held for killing ex-beau and his friend in NY

Nargis Fakhri's sister, Aliya Fakhri, has reportedly been arrested in connection with the murder of her ex-boyfriend and his friend in New York last month.

1 min

Prince Narula takes a sly dig at wife Yuvika: “Kuch log vlogs mein jhooth bol, ke sachche ban jaate hain’

Actor-couple Prince Yuvika Narula and Yuvika Chaudhary's marriage seems to be simmering with tension, all in the public eye.

Prince Narula takes a sly dig at wife Yuvika: “Kuch log vlogs mein jhooth bol, ke sachche ban jaate hain’

1 min

I AM NOT RETIRING'

After stirring panic among his fans, Vikrant Massey has now clarified his stance on the future of his acting career. \"I'm not retiring...Just burned out. Need a long break. Miss home and health are also acting up...People misread it [the social media post],\" he told News18 on Tuesday morning.

I AM NOT RETIRING'

1 min

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