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Govt seeks larger bench for Nicobar project
The Union environment ministry has asked that a larger bench of the National Green Tribunal, Eastern Zone comprising six or more members hear the application related to Great Nicobar mega infrastructure project.
Legal experts divided over plans to conduct ONOP
Former judges and constitutional experts are divided over the proposal to hold concurrent elections to state assemblies and Parliament, with one section saying it aligns with constitutional principles while the other warn of potential threats to democracy.
HOSPITAL ORDERS PROBE OVER OCCULT RITUAL HELD IN ICU WARD
The Ahmedabad Civil Hospital has ordered a probe after a purported video of an occultist performing a ritual on an ICU patient and taking credit for his treatment went viral, an official said on Wednesday.
Govt push for ONOP will test its ability to garner numbers
The NDA government's ambitious plan for simultaneous national and state polls with the One Nation, One Election could be a test of its ability to muster the requisite numbers as it doesn't have a two-third majority needed to push through a Constitution amendment under Article 368 in the Lok Sabha.
Kharge calls for Shah's resignation over remark
Stepping up his attack on Amit Shah over his remarks on BR Ambedkar, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday said if Prime Minister Narendra Modi has any respect for Babasaheb he should sack the home minister today itself in case he does quit on his own.
Why those early morning walks are a hazard for you
More harm than good CPCB data shows pollution levels are at their worst during morning hours
'23 birds in threatened categories'
OF THE 23 SPECIES, 13 WERE LISTED AS NEAR THREATENED, ONE ENDANGERED AND THREE CRITICALLY ENDANGERED
RIICO SECURES ₹42CR INVESTMENT FROM GERMAN FIRM IN JODHPUR
The Rajasthan State Industrial Development and Investment Corporation Limited (RIICO) has secured a ₹42 crore investment from German aircraft company Albatross during the Rising Rajasthan Summit 2024, officials said on Wednesday.
Cong holds march to Guv house
The opposition Congress on Wednesday held a march to the governor's house in protest against the alleged increase in corruption and violence against women across the country under the Bharatiya Janata Party's rule.
CONSTABLE KILLED AS TRUCK RAMS INTO POLICE JEEP
A police constable was killed and two others sustained minor injuries when a truck collided with a police patrolling jeep on the Jaipur-Agra highway in Jaipur, an officer said on Wednesday.
2 dead after motorbike hits pickup truck: Cops
Two people were killed and four others were injured when a pickup truck rammed into a motorbike in Khandar area of Sawai Madhopur district, police said on Wednesday.
2 soldiers killed during tank training exercise in Bikaner
THE SOLDIERS WERE FIRING FROM A TANK WHEN ONE OF THE AMMUNITION EXPLODED
HC seeks state reply on restrictions in downloading multiple FIR copies
THE HIGH COURT ASKED FOR STATE GOVT'S REPLY WHILE HEARING A PLEA ON PRACTICE OF ALLOWING ONE FIR COPY TO BE DOWNLOADED IN A 24-HOUR PERIOD
SC directs state to grant legal protection to Orans as forests
The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Rajasthan government to grant legal protection to sacred groves, or Orans, in the state as \"forests\" by undertaking a district-wise mapping of such lands not based on their size but on their ecological and cultural significance, while observing these groves are pivotal to biodiversity preservation.
HC asks govt for status of scheme giving free smartphone to women
THE SCHEME WAS INTRODUCED BY THE PREVIOUS CONGRESS-LED GOVERNMENT IN THE STATE
'One election' bill tabled in LS, to be sent to JPC
NEW DELHI: The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024, and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, was formally introduced in the Lok Sabha after a division of votes.
Shah slams Cong in Constitution debate
Asserting that India's democracy is deep-rooted, Union home minister Amit Shah said on Tuesday that the people of the country through the Constitution have given an appropriate response to those who used to say that India will not become powerful economically.
'Like Tendulkar is for cricket, Zakir Hussain was for classical music'
As the world of Indian classical music mourns Ustad Zakir Hussain, who died on December 15, few feel the loss as deeply as musician Aditya Kalyanpur.
When Chay flew to Mumbai for his first date with Sobhita
Following their wedding on December 4, actor-couple Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala have opened up about their relationship for the first time.
Zakir Hussain matlab tabla: Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia on Ustad's death
Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia, the legendary classical flautist and music director, is unable to believe that Ustad Zakir Hussain has passed away at \"such a young age\", he tells HT City.
Rahul, Jadeja, tailenders help India avoid follow-on at Gabba
BRISBANE: KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja were determination personified as their fighting fifties helped India avoid the follow-on on the fourth day of the weather-hit third Test against a menacing Australia that seems meandering towards a draw.
New Zealand crush England to send Southee out on high
HAMILTON: New Zealand tore through England's batting Tuesday to crush the visitors by 423 runs in the third Test and send Tim Southee into retirement on a triumphant note.
INJURED JOSH HAZLEWOOD TO MISS REST OF INDIA SERIES
Australia pace spearhead Josh Hazlewood is likely to miss the rest of the Test series against India after injuring his right calf during his warm-up before play in Brisbane on Tuesday.
Jaitley beats Azad to be re-elected as DDCA president
NEW DELHI: Incumbent Rohan Jaitley comfortably defeated former India cricketer and Lok Sabha MP Kirti Azad to be elected as the President of the Delhi and Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) for a third successive term.
Security concerns hinder AI adoption in India: Report
NEW DELHI: As many as 92% of Indian executives view security vulnerabilities as the foremost challenge to responsible artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, highlighting a pressing need for robust governance frameworks to foster trust and mitigate risks in an increasingly AI-driven landscape, according to a recent report by Deloitte.
Banking liquidity deficit hits highest in six months
The liquidity deficit in the Indian banking system hit the highest in nearly six months on advance tax payments by companies and likely dollar sales by the central bank to curb rupee volatility.
Sebi mulls new platform to trace unclaimed MF folios
THE PLATFORM WOULD ALLOW INVESTORS TO SEARCH FOR FORGOTTEN MF INVESTMENTS, UPDATE KYC
INDIAN FIRMS RAISE $16 BN FROM LARGE BUYERS VIA SHARE SALES
Indian companies have raised a record-breaking $16 billion via share sales to large investors in 2024, with offerings remaining robust despite the typical seasonal lull.
BLUSMART'S ASSET LEASING INITIATIVE RAISES ₹100 CR FUNDING
MUMBAI: Electric ride-hailing and charging infrastructure network BluSmart on Tuesday said it has secured ₹100 crore in EV financing under its asset leasing initiative.
magicpin forays into instant food delivery with magicNow
NEW DELHI: Hyper-local e-commerce firm magicpin has forayed into quick commerce for food delivery with the launch of its magicNow brand that will work for over 2,000 food brands and 1,000 merchants to start with, the company said on Tuesday.