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NCRTC to begin Namo Bharat corridor soon

THE National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) is set to initiate the construction of another Namo Bharat corridor linking Delhi to Panipat.

Coffee With Bureaucrat

To make govt offices more accessible and swiftly resolve issues, a Jharkhand officer floats a new initiative, says Mukesh Ranjan

Décor Drama

Lifestyle brands Nicobar and The Singleton Social come together to launch a new collection of elegant home décor items

MCD Revises Enforcement Rates for Composition, Removal, Storage Charges

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has announced revised enforcement rates of composition fees, removal charges and storage charges, superseding its previous circular dated July 19, 2023.

EAM, Ukraine foreign minister talk bilateral ties

DURING a meeting with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference (MSC) in Germany, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha urged India's support in achieving a lasting peace in the ongoing conflict with Russia.

Disclosure rules on related-party transaction

MARKETS regulator Sebi on Saturday introduced industry standards for the minimum information that listed entities are required to provide to the audit committee and shareholders when seeking approval for related-party transactions.

The Kumbh of Digital Spirituality

As the Kumbh Mela draws to a close this year, everyone is experiencing FOMO (fear of missing out), fueled by influencers covering the event. I, too, appeared on a podcast to talk about the spiritual significance

Cops to file chargesheet in MCOCA case against gangster Nandu's aides by Feb 24

THE Delhi Police on Saturday informed the Rouse Avenue Court that a chargesheet against two accused in an MCOCA case linked to notorious gangster Kapil Sangwan alias Nandu will be filed by Feb 24.

Blow to AAP as 3 councillors join BJP

With the defection coming ahead of MCD mayor poll, AAP's strength has now reduced from 121 to 115

NSUI writes to JMI VC over students' suspension

AMID the row over the suspension of more than 15 students from Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) University, National Students' Union of India (NSUI) president Varun Choudhary on Saturday wrote to the vice chancellor, Prof Mazhar Asif, condemning the action.

Ahead of biz summit, Himanta says travel curbs to NE against investment

AS Assam gears up for the ‘Advantage Assam 2.0’ business summit to be held February 25-26, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday emphasised the collective responsibility to create a positive atmosphere for attracting investments to the state.

8-km rail line from KIA to city soon

6.25-km stretch of the line will be elevated and 1.65 km will be underground, says Vaishnaw

THE CRINGE THAT SHOOK US

I worry there is something broken in our generation; there are too many sad eyes on happy faces.

Video Shows Passengers Jumping Over Metro Exit Gates

THE Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) addressed a viral video circulating on social media, which showed passengers jumping over the automatic fare collection (AFC) gates to exit at Jama Masjid Metro station on the Violet Line on February 13.

Pope Appoints Sister Raffaella Petrini to Run Vatican as Its First Woman Gov

Another woman is taking over a top management job in the Vatican: Sister Raffaella Petrini, an Italian nun, was named Saturday as president of the Vatican City State, making her essentially the governor of 108-acre territory in Rome that is home to the Catholic Church.

Nursing Council to Debar Accused in Ragging Case

TAKING a stringent stance in the ragging incident reported at the Government College of Nursing in Kottayam, the Kerala Nursing and Midwifery Council (KNMC) has decided to debar the accused students from further studies.

Grab A Stick, Take The Turf

Government worker and volleyball player Mohammed Emad Uddin has brought hockey into lives of people in a border district in Assam, motivating children to hone their skills and go on to represent their state & nation in the sport, Prasanta Mazumdar writes

Play It Again, Sam

The South sensation talks about her new role as a businesswoman and being finicky about film roles By SUBHASH K JHA

Bajaj Consumer Acquires Hyderabad-Based Vishal Personal Care for ₹120 Cr

BAJAJ Consumer Care, the Kushagra Bajaj-promoted company will acquire a 100% stake in Vishal Personal Care, the Hyderabad-based FMCG company, for ₹120 crore.

Brace for tight norms after Trump order

The State Department has reduced eligibility window for visa interview waivers from 48 months to just 12 months

Hamas frees 3 Israeli hostages in Gaza, Israel releases 369 prisoners

All three hostages released are men who were abducted from Kibbutz Nir Oz in Israel where some 80 of 1,400 residents were taken hostage on October 7, 2023. Here's a quick look at their background

Tharoor's praise for Kerala in TNIE column sparks Cong backlash

FINDING itself in an embarrassing situation after party MP Shashi Tharoor heaped praise on the Left-ruled Kerala, calling the state a model of economic innovation and sustainable growth, the Congress leadership launched an open attack on him.

No funds unless Stalin accepts NEP entirely, says Pradhan

UNION Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday categorically said funds under the Samagra Shiksha scheme will not be released for Tamil Nadu unless the state government accepts the National Education Policy (NEP), 2020, in its entirety.

OpenAI Board Rejects Musk's $97.4 Billion Takeover Bid

OPENAI says its board of directors has unanimously rejected a $97.4 billion takeover bid by Elon Musk.

CVC Launches Probe into 'Kejriwal's 'Sheesh Mahal' Building Norm Breach

IN fresh trouble for Arvind Kejriwal, the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) has ordered an investigation into alleged financial and regulatory irregularities in the renovation of his official residence at 6 Flagstaff Bungalow, which the BJP has dubbed \"sheesh mahal\".

Two students found dead in Ashoka univ

TWO BA second-year students were found dead in separate locations late Friday night at Ashoka University in Sonipat's Rai, raising serious concerns about campus security.

Punjab Police Make First Arrest, Nab Travel Agent

PUNJAB police made its first arrest of a travel agent involved in illegal immigration practices, following the deportation of 104 Indians from the US on February 5.

Kumbh rush leads to chaos at New Delhi station, many hurt

A massive crowd surge at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday led to chaos, leaving at least a dozen people, including four women, injured.

Infra Setbacks Under New Regimes

Deals That Went Wrong

'Kumbh

The ministry recently requested the UP urban development department to grant \"necessary\" permissions to conduct studies and gather data.