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MNS RELEASES MANIFESTO, VOWS NASHIK MODEL OF GOVERNANCE

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) president Raj Thackeray on Friday released the party's manifesto for the November 20 Maharashtra assembly polls, promising to usher in the \"Nashik model of development\", where it controlled the municipal corporation from 2012 to 2017, with a focus on better urban governance.

ED SEIZES 8.8CR FROM OFFICE OF 'LOTTERY KING'

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday seized 8.8 crore during raids conducted in connection with a money laundering case against Chennai-based \"lottery king\" Santiago Martin, officials said.

'Bhangi, neech, bhikhari not caste names': HC drops SC/ST Act case

HC SAID WORDS USED DID NOT INDICATE THAT THE PETITIONERS INTENDED TO HUMILIATE ANY PUBLIC SERVANT ON BASIS OF CASTE

SIT to probe tablet fund diversion scam: Mamata

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday said that her government has formed a special investigation team (SIT) to probe into a fraud in which government funds sent to bank accounts of students for purchasing tablets or mobile phones were diverted elsewhere.

Constitution soul of nation, BJP aims to destroy it: Rahul

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party-led central government, accusing it of seeking to destroy the Constitution of India, which he said was the \"soul of the country\".

PM's IAF aircraft faces snag en route to Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's aircraft, a Boeing business jet, was on Friday hit by a technical snag in Deoghar district of Jharkhand, delaying his return to the national capital, people aware of the matter said.

New draft shorter but rifts still wide on climate finance

The latest draft text on climate finance released on Friday evening at COP29 has streamlined earlier proposals but reveals persistent divisions between developed and developing nations over funding amounts and responsibilities.

India sees key moment for Global South

The COP29 climate talks present a historic opportunity for the Global South, where populations are most vulnerable to climate change, to commit to ambitious mitigation action, India stressed during a key round of talks, where its lead negotiator also reiterated calls for the rich world to commit to mobilising at least $1.3 trillion.

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The Old Delhi encyclopaedia

Mounted Unit remains police's pride

The stable at Old Police Lines is currently filled to capacity, with 10 horses munching on fodder and chickpeas, and generally standing tall, proudly next to their names and birth dates displayed on silver plates right outside the enclosure a contrast to the situation in early 2022, when four tired horses waited out their service period here.

CM house case on CVC radar, says BJP

The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) has taken cognizance of the party's demand for an investigation into the alleged multi-crore rupee expenditure on the renovation of former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal's official residence at 6, Flag Staff Road, leader of the Opposition in the Delhi assembly Vijender Gupta said.

45-year-old held for beating wife to death with grinding stone

A 45-year-old man allegedly beat his wife to death with a grinding stone in Samaypur Badli in north Delhi on Thursday morning over suspicions that she was having an extramarital affair, police said on Friday, adding that the accused has been arrested.

LG SAXENA DIRECTS CRACKDOWN ON ILLEGAL MIGRANTS ACROSS DELHI

Lieutenant governor (LG) VK Saxena's office on Thursday directed the Delhi chief secretary, police commissioner, and other senior officials to intensify \"monitoring of illegal immigrants\" in the capital.

Tihar jail ups security to Aftab Poonawala over Bishnoi threat

The security of Aftab Poonawala, who is accused of murdering his live-in partner Shraddha Walkar in 2022, was strengthened in Tihar jail after security agencies revealed a death threat to him from persons linked to jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, police said on Friday.

Shah inaugurates statue of tribal icon at Sarai Kale Khan

Union home minister Amit Shah on Friday inaugurated tribal icon Birsa Munda's statue at Baansera park in Sarai Kale Khan and announced the Union government's decision to rename Sarai Kale Khan Chowk as Bhagwan Birsa Munda Chowk to mark the freedom fighter's 150th birth anniversary.

First arrest in ₹1,942cr WazirX cyberattack

THE ACCUSED, SK MASUD ALAM, 37, WAS HELD FROM WEST BENGAL IN THE FIRST WEEK OF NOVEMBER

NCB seizes 82.53kg of cocaine worth ₹900cr

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on Thursday said it has seized 82.53 kilogramme of high-quality cocaine worth approximately ₹900 crore during operations in Delhi's Janakpuri and Nangloi areas and arrested two people in connection with the case, the agency said in a statement.

Delhi feels the chill as min temperature dips to 15.6°C

The chill in Delhi continued to pick up pace, as the Capital recorded its coldest day of winter for the second day in a row clocking a minimum temperature of 15.6 degrees Celsius (°C) on Friday. Forecasts by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted the minimum temperature to drop to 14°C by Tuesday and 13°C by Wednesday in the next week.

Staggered work timings in place to curb pollution

STRINGENT CURBS ON OLD VEHICLES AND INTERSTATE BUSES OTHER THAN BS-6, CNG AND ELECTRIC COME INTO EFFECT

Sunny days: Little master becomes highest Test scorer

HT's report on Gavaskar topping the list of highest run scorers in Test cricket history

The pattern in Trump's picks for key jobs

There is a pattern in President-elect Donald Trump's appointments.

Much ado about menu as Downing Street issues apology for non-veg delicacies at Diwali dinner

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's office on Friday issued an apology following criticism over the organisation of the recent Diwali reception at the PM's official residence, 10 Downing Street, which sparked concerns among members of the British Indian community, saying alcoholic beverages and non-vegetarian food were served at the event.

Anti-vaxxer RFK Jr to be US health secy

Donald Trump has tapped vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the department of health and human services in the latest nomination from the incoming Republican president.

'On par with world at top level, need to do more at grassroots'

India is gradually coming to level terms with European countries when it comes to sports data, technology and support, but is still lacking at the junior and grassroots levels as it aims to climb higher on the medals table at Olympic Games, according to three of the country's top sporting icons.

Waqf law will be amended despite opposition: Shah

The Union government will push through amendments in the Waqf Act despite resistance from key Opposition leaders such as Uddhav Thackeray and Sharad Pawar, Union home minister Amit Shah said on Friday, adding that Maoist violence will be eliminated in Chhattisgarh by March 31, 2026.

10 newborns dead in Jhansi ICU fire

At least 10 infants were killed after a fire broke out in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of a hospital in Jhansi on Friday, officers aware of the matter said and added that the toll might rise.

Modi hails tribal icon at launch of mega schemes

Previous governments undermined the contribution of tribal leaders to India's freedom movement so that only one party and family got the credit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday as he unveiled development projects for tribespeople worth ₹6,640 crore in Bihar's Jamui district.

India pushes UK for faster extraditions

CBI DATA SHOWED THAT OVER 200 FUGITIVES, WHO WERE INVOLVED IN FINANCIAL FRAUD, DRUG SMUGGLING, ETC, HAVE FLED THE COUNTRY

Aamir still keen on Gulshan Kumar biopic despite delays, says Bhushan Kumar

Aamir sir always tells me, 'It's the best script I've ever read in recent times, jo mujhe karni hi karni hai.

Blackstone eyes 20% stake in Haldiram's for $8 bn

Blackstone has dropped plans to acquire a majority stake in the snacks business of India's Haldiram's but is now discussing purchase of a 20% stake at a valuation of $8 billion, which is still a sticking point, sources told Reuters on Thursday.