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Man held for trying to enter North Block with forged ID

The Delhi Police have arrested a man who attempted to enter North Block on the basis of forged papers, officers aware of the matter said on Wednesday.

HC denies bail to AAP leader in excise case

The Delhi high court on Wednesday denied bail to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) member of Parliament (MP) Sanjay Singh in the money laundering case registered in connection with the now-scrapped Delhi excise policy 2021-2022.

US embassy flags new job scam, approaches police

The US embassy in New Delhi has flagged a new job scam targeting health and safety officers in India and Nepal, and has requested the Delhi Police look into the matter, crime branch officers aware of the matter have said.

MCD proposes 1,000 crore revamp of inner colony roads

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) plans to carry out a major revamp of the city's internal colony roads in the 2024-25 financial year, with a budgetary provision of 1,000 crore, senior municipal officials aware of the matter said.

Blatantly false, nothing recovered in raids: AAP

A day after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches at several locations across the Capital in connection with alleged irregularities in Delhi Jal Board (DJB) contracts, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Wednesday said that the party or its leaders did not have anything to do with the case.

AAP a direct beneficiary of DJB corruption, claims ED

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday alleged that bribes generated during an illegal Delhi Jal Board (DJB) tender process were passed on as \"election funds\" to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).

Host of violations across the board at MP factory

Irregularities such as storage of explosives well above the permitted limit and absence of proper water tanks were detected at the factory that caught fire in Harda on Tuesday, leaving 11 people dead and over 200 injured, in an inspection conducted by the district administration in September 2023, documents accessed by HT showed on Wednesday.

Russia to introduce nuclear war survival training in schools

The Russian government is set to introduce nuclear survival training as part of its national curriculum for high school students, a local newspaper reported on Tuesday, citing the ministry of education.

HAMAS SUGGESTS 135-DAY TRUCE, HOSTAGE DEAL; ISRAEL SAYS NO

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected Hamas demands for a cease-fire and vowed to press ahead with Israel's military offensive in Gaza until achieving \"absolute victory.\" Netanyahu made the comments Wednesday shortly after meeting the visiting U.S. secretary of state, Antony Blinken, who has been traveling the region in hopes of securing a cease-fire agreement.

CENTRE WORKING ON PROPOSAL FOR DECLARATION OF ASSETS BY JUDGES

The Centre is working on a proposal to make it mandatory for all judges of the Supreme Court and high courts to declare their assets annually and has sought social status data of all serving judges pertaining to their class/category to assess social diversity in the judiciary.

At least 30 killed as twin blasts rock Pakistan a day ahead of crucial polls

Bombs ripped through two separate political offices in southwestern Pakistan on Wednesday, killing at least 30 people, officials said, the day before the country was set to elect a new parliament.

Bumrah first bowler to be No. 1 in all 3 formats

The first Indian pacer to become the No.1 ICC Test bowler and his rivalry with England’s all-time great is adding spice to the Test series

India's 1st Uniform Civil Code gets nod in U'khand House

The Uttarakhand assembly on Wednesday passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, 2024 by voice vote after a debate spanning two days to become the first state in India to pass such a law, with chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami terming it a \"historic moment\" for the country.

Court summons Kejriwal over complaint filed by ED

A Delhi court on Wednesday summoned chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on February 17, calling for his personal appearance while observing that the Aam Aadmi Party leader was \"legally bound\" to join an investigation being conducted by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) into the Delhi excise policy case.

'Wanted 3 temples': After Ayodhya, Yogi backs Mathura, Kashi push

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday appeared to endorse a claim by Hindu groups over two shrines in Varanasi and Mathura as he hailed the opening of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya and accused previous governments of neglecting the temple town.

Modi slams Cong over North-South false binary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday accused the Congress of trying to drive a wedge between the northern and southern states and said the opposition party's government in Karnataka was trying to create a narrative that will jeopardise the country's future.

ECI APPROVES NEW NAME FOR SHARAD PAWAR FACTION OF NCP

The Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar is now the official party name of the faction led by Sharad Pawar, the Election Commission of India (ECI) declared on Wednesday, paving the way for the party to contest the Rajya Sabha elections for six seats in Maharashtra on February 27.

Centre vs states row on tax devolution deepens

The Karnataka government led by chief minister Siddaramaiah and deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar took to Delhi's streets on Wednesday to protest alleged \"financial discrimination against the state, prompting a furious response from the Union government that accused the Congress of fuelling a \"separatist mentality\" that wanted to \"break up the country\" based on outrageously \"false claims\".

India's GDP growth is inclusive: FM

India's economic growth has been inclusive, has generated employment and has kept inflation under check, Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Wednesday, as the Lok Sabha passed the Finance Bill, 2024, thus completing the exercise for the passage of the interim budget 2024-25.

Modi lays road map for 3rd term on House floor

The promises of Modi govt 3.0

US Pursues Gaza Truce Quest As Israel Presses Onslaught

Washington has for weeks sought a deal to secure the release of remaining hostages among those Hamas kidnapped in its October 7 assault

Rohit Sharma's Team India Needs To Stamp Its Authority

England have been beaten but they are far from broken. And that's what makes this victory such a baffling contradiction for Rohit Sharma.

Why Bumrah Is The Best Bowler Across Formats

Jasprit Bumrah is a phenomenon. If you want social media moments, he's got them - try the Ollie Pope yorker for size.

The federation needs to build trust with the wrestlers before anything else, says Lochab

With Railways hosting the Senior National Championships in Jaipur, Railways Sports Promotion Board secretary general Prem Chand Lochab was a busy man looking after the organising of the event.

Dhas, Saharan lead India to fifth straight U-19 WC final

Dhas scores 96 and raises a 17l-run stand with Saharan 81) to help India script a thrilling win over SA

Indian hotels added record rooms in 2023

India's hotels industry staged a sharp revival in 2023, as people rushed out in revenge travel after being confined to their homes by the pandemic for months on end.

FMCG sector stares at bleak year ahead

NielsenIQ predicts moderation in sales after two strong years led by higher prices

'RBI expected to clarify on Paytm issue'

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) may issue further clarifications on the matter of Paytm Payments Bank's noncompliance with regulations that has shaken customer confidence in the entire app-based payment banking and fintech segment, a senior government official said.

Powerful storm hits California, leaving at least 3 people dead

A powerful storm lashing California on Monday has left at least three people dead and caused devastating landslides and flooding, after dumping months' worth of rain in a single day.

King Charles III's cancer was 'caught early': British PM

King Charles III's cancer was \"caught early\" and the whole country is hoping for a speedy recovery, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Tuesday, as the monarch's son Prince Harry reportedly flew from the US to visit his father.