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Real life! 'DM moment' for Assam civil servant aspirant science teacher

AN Assam civil services aspirant on Friday got a first-hand experience of how a district magistrate (DM) functions, reminiscing the 2001 film, Nayak: The Real Hero.

Gujarat bachelor lured for booze worth ₹100 and farm job, sterilized

IN a bizarre twist of priorities in Gujarat's Mehsana, officials appear to have placed sterilization quotas above personal milestones like marriage.

NDA to focus on EBC outreach in Patna rally today

THE NDA will hold a rally in Patna on Saturday in an attempt to expand its support base among extremely backward castes (EBCs).

Maha scramble over portfolios

Fadnavis says cabinet expansion before assembly winter session, Shinde still eyes home

SAD smells AAP govt conspiracy to attack moderate Akali leaders

THE SAD core committee on Friday alleged that the assassination bid on party chief Sukhbir Singh Badal was part of a conspiracy against the \"moderate Akali leadership\", hatched by the ruling AAP government in Punjab.

Speedy trial a fundamental right, says SC

The Supreme Court on Friday observed that the speedy conclusion of a trial is a fundamental right and that an undertrial cannot be subjugated to indefinite incarceration.

‘No data on number of paramedical colleges’

The Central government on Friday said it does not have any data regarding the number of paramedical colleges functioning in the country.

Chopper case: CBI reply sought on Michel bail plea

The Supreme Court on Friday issued a notice and sought a detailed response from the CBI within four weeks on an appeal filed by Christian Michel James, an alleged middleman and accused, in the alleged Rs 3,600-crore AgustaWestland VVIP Chopper scam case, seeking bail.

Cabinet clears decks for 83 new KVs

The Centre on Friday sanctioned ₹8,232 crore for setting up 85 Kendriya Vidyalayas (KV) and 28 Navodaya Vidyalayas (NV).

Progress in last decade bridged gap between Delhi & Northeast: Modi

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said efforts have been made over the last decade to bridge the emotional and developmental gap between Delhi and the Northeast, emphasizing the importance of bringing the region closer to the nation's heart.

Uproar over 'cut' in front row seat for SP

AMID reports of disquiet among INDIA bloc parties over the allocation of front row seats in the Lok Sabha, the Congress has accused the BJP-led NDA government of not keeping its promise on the agreed formula, and cutting down one front row seat of Samajwadi Party (SP).

Navy to commission stealth missile frigate INS Tushil in Russia on Dec 9

THE Indian Navy will commission its latest multi-role stealth guided missile frigate, INS Tushil, at Kaliningrad in Russia on December 9, officials said.

India firmly dealt with challenges from China, Pakistan: Jaishankar

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri's upcoming visit to Bangladesh is the first by a senior Indian official since the interim government's formation.

THE KASH TRANSACTIONS COMING TO WASHINGTON

Monkey see, monkey do. The change of government forthcoming in the US next month could exert an influence the world over, first by emulation.

THE DANGER OF LEGITIMACY LAUNDERING

Biased indexes can accrue credibility in an echo chamber of cross-references. Reforms in the World Bank's governance indicators show a structured pushback can yield better results

Ruckus in Odisha assembly over demand for revision in Polavaram dam design

Congress members rushed to well in protest

Youth held for extorting ₹2.57 cr, blackmailing girlfriend with videos

SLEUTHS of the Central Crime Branch (CCB) have arrested a youth for blackmailing his 19-year-old girlfriend with private videos and extorting ₹2.57 crore from her.

Fengal relief: Centre gives ₹945 cr

Tamil Nadu had demanded a relief package of ₹6,675 crore from the Union government

Actor Dileep's 'VIP' darshan at Kerala's Sabarimala draws HC ire, report sought

KERALA High Court on Friday criticised the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) and the state police for allegedly providing 'VIP' treatment to actor Dileep during his visit to Sabarimala for darshan.

Kerala nurses defraud Kuwait bank of ₹700 cr, booked

HUNDREDS of nurses from Kerala have allegedly defrauded a bank in Kuwait of nearly ₹700 crore before leaving the Gulf country.

Andhra will be positioned as a knowledge hub, says Naidu

STRESSING that technologies are part of life, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday said the State government is moving ahead with a goal to position Andhra Pradesh as a knowledge hub by leveraging emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Odia language centre seeks autonomy as drastic funds cut due to underutilisation

ODISHA's failure to utilize funds allocated by the Centre for research and development of classical Odia language has led to a drastic cut in grants this year.

HC seeks Centre's reply on plea over Rahul's citizenship

THE Delhi High Court on Friday sought the central government's stance on a plea filed by BJP leader Subramanian Swamy, raising questions about the citizenship status of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.

2 shooters of Tillu Tajpuriya gang held in Rohini

THE Special Cell of Delhi Police nabbed two Haryana-based shooters of the Tillu Tajpuriya gang following a shootout in the Rohini area, officials said on Friday.

Drugs trade a conspiracy to weaken India'

LIEUTENANT Governor VK Saxena on Friday said drugs trade is an international conspiracy to weaken India at the global level.

Safeguard interests of Indian students abroad, Centre told

THE Delhi HC has directed the central government to consider a representation submitted by NGO Pravasi Legal Cell, calling on the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to develop guidelines that safeguard the fundamental rights and interests of Indian students pursuing education overseas.

LG pulls up DUSIB for lackadaisical approach to ground rent revision

DELHI L-G VK Saxena has expressed displeasure over the lackadaisical approach of the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB) in not revising the ground rent of its land and properties, thereby causing huge losses to the public exchequer.

Thieves' 'deaf & mute' trick falls flat, arrested with stolen phones, gadgets

THIEVERY is no easy feat - it requires courage. But even the bold aren't always successful. Two thieves, posing as \"deaf and mute\", to avoid capture, were arrested by Delhi Police after a series of targeted thefts across the city.

Slight relief as air quality 'moderate' for third day

DELHI residents woke up to clearer skies for the third consecutive day on Friday, as the city's air quality remained in the 'moderate' category, offering temporary relief from the toxic haze that has plagued the national capital for weeks.

No evidence on violence link, Umar Khalid tells HC

Seeks bail on grounds of prolonged incarceration and trial delays