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Tribal woman killed, set ablaze in Manipur distt

LOCATED AROUND 220KM FROM IMPHAL NEAR THE ASSAM BORDER, JIRIBAM IS HOME TO MEITEIS, KUKIS, BENGALIS, NEPALIS, NAGAS, AND OTHER COMMUNITIES

AMU fraternity, Oppn welcome SC verdict

The Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) fraternity on Friday welcomed the seven-member Supreme Court constitutional bench's ruling on the institute's minority status, saying that it \"reaffirms the foundation principles on which the institution was established\". Vice chancellor Naima Khatoon, however, said the university will discuss the matter with its legal team for the next course of action.

Bar, bench bid adieu to CJI Chandrachud at special events

Chief Justice of India (CJI) Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud has said that trying to make a difference in the lives of the common man was what made him tick as a judge for the past 24 years. Friday was his last day in court as he will demit office on Sunday after a twoyear tenure at the helm of the Indian judiciary.

Top court to examine audio tapes against Manipur CM in riots case

The Supreme Court on Friday sought a sworn affidavit from a Manipur-based group which filed a petition claiming that a whistleblower recorded Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh saying that at his insistence, the ethnic violence was instigated in the northeastern state.

Not enough time, talks: Justice Datta

In a notable dissent in the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) minority status judgment, Justice Dipankar Datta raised concerns regarding the internal processes leading to the decision and the treatment of precedent, particularly the lack of collaborative engagement among the seven judges involved. His opinion expressed unease with how the deliberative process unfolded and raised caution about rushing judgment on such a complex issue.

Dissent flags judicial impropriety, legal stability

The Supreme Court's majority decision in the AMU case on Friday sparked a significant judicial debate, bringing forward stark dissenting opinions by Justices Surya Kant, Dipankar Datta and Satish Chandra Sharma.

Tribal woman killed, set ablaze in Manipur distt

LOCATED AROUND 220KM FROM IMPHAL NEAR THE ASSAM BORDER, JIRIBAM IS HOME TO MEITEIS, KUKIS, BENGALIS, NEPALIS, NAGAS, AND OTHER COMMUNITIES

Canada flags concerns about consular camps

Canadian law enforcement in a communication to India's consulate in Toronto has reportedly flagged concerns about consular camps being held at religious facilities, contributing to increased tensions in the community, according to a local media report.

India hosts team representing Myanmar's junta for talks

THE VISIT CAME AT A TIME WHEN THE JUNTA HAS SUFFERED A SERIES OF DEFEATS BY THE RESISTANCE FORCES

INDIA AND ASEAN TIE-UP CRUCIAL TO TACKLE CURRENT ISSUES, SAYS EAM

India and ASEAN are major demographics and their collaboration can be crucial in tackling contemporary issues, ensuring food and health security and addressing political challenges in the shared region like Myanmar, external affairs minister S Jaishankar said on Friday.

Experts raise concerns over key world leaders skipping COP29

Major world powers including the US, China, and India have not sought speaking slots for their heads of state or government at the upcoming UN Climate Conference (COP29) World Leaders Climate Action Summit, scheduled for November 12-13 in Baku, Azerbaijan, indicating high-profile absences that climate experts see as a worrying sign.

Climate extremes marred most of 2024, finds study

India experienced unprecedented weather extremes through most of 2024, with extreme events occurring on 93% of days during the first nine months of the year, according to a comprehensive report released on Friday by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE).

New innovations in focus at Orthopaedic conference

We are going to start with two or three more centres in Delhi and then go on expanding. DR PUSHPINDER SINGH BAJAJ, ISKSAA president and chairman and managing director, Centre for Sports Injury

COURT RESERVES VERDICT IN 1984 RIOTS CASE AGAINST CONGRESS LEADER

A Delhi court on Friday reserved verdict in an alleged murder case connected to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, in which former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar is an accused.

Man, 27, arrested for raping 14-yr-old niece

The Delhi Police has arrested a 27-year-old man from the Kalindi Kunj area for allegedly raping his 14-year-old niece, officers aware of the matter said on Friday.

PWD TO INSTALL NINE SOLAR TREES IN DELHI CANTT AT ₹10LAKH A PIECE

The Public Works Department (PWD) plans to install nine solar trees in the Delhi Cantonment area with each unit expected to cost more than 10 lakh.

Arbitrary orders affected city health centres: DGHS

THE BLACKLISTING ORDERS ARE PARTLY TO BE BLAMED FOR SHORTAGE OF MEDICINES IN GOVERNMENT-RUN HEALTH FACILITIES, OFFICIALS SAID

Boy slips into open drain, dies

A 13-year-old boy, who was walking to a playground near his house in Rajendra Park Extension in west Delhi on Friday afternoon, slipped into an open drain and drowned, police officers probing the case said.

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350K diyas, laser show in Dilli Deepotsav

{TO BE HELD ON NOV 13} ON LINES OF AYODHYA EVENT

BJP SEEKS AUDIT OF DELHI DISCOMS, CITES LOSSES BY TWO OF THEM

Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva on Friday said that he will meet lieutenant governor VK Saxena and demand an inquiry into the accounts of Delhi's power distribution companies from last 10 years, alleging that large-scale financial mismanagement was taking place in two companies.

'Volunteers are the biggest strength of AAP'

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convener and former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said that volunteers are the biggest strength of his party, urging them to give the next two-three months to the AAP as part of preparations for the assembly polls, scheduled to be held early next year.

LG AND DDA ARE LYING ABOUT FELLING OF TREES, SAYS MINISTER

Delhi minister Saurabh Bharadwaj on Friday said lieutenant governor (LG) VK Saxena and the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) have been \"lying\" and presenting \"inaccurate reports\" over the alleged felling of more than 1,600 trees in the Ridge area.

'50 ACs, II TVs': BJP hits out at Kejriwal

{INVENTORY OF 6, FLAG STAFF RD} FALSE ACCUSATIONS, SAYS AAP

SC questions process to allow tree-felling in city

The Supreme Court on Friday asked what checks and balances are in place before permission is given to chop trees in the Capital, as it set out to examine the functioning of the Delhi Tree Authority (DTA) and tree officers.

Cong flags off month-long Nyay Yatra from Rajghat

The Delhi Congress on Friday flagged off the month-long \"Delhi Nyay Yatra\" from Rajghat, which party leaders said will cover all 70 assembly constituencies in the Capital in four phases ahead of the elections.

Drones spraying mist new stunt to check bad air

The Delhi government on Friday tested \"drone-based mist spraying\" at Anand Vihar, one of the city's pollution hot spots, sending up a device with a capacity to hold as much water as a typical household water bucket.

Highest single-day rise in Pb farm fires

A day after the Union government increased the fine imposed on farmers for burning stubble, Punjab recorded the highest single-day spike with 730 cases on Friday, taking the state’s total farm fire count to 6,029.

Another hazy day in city, AQI dips further

FORECASTS SHOW THAT THE AIR QUALITY IS LIKELY TO STAY IN THE 'VERY POOR' CATEGORY TILL AT LEAST MONDAY

Witnessing the advent of modernity and country's changing social fabric

As HT marks 100 years, a look at centenarians whose lives have stood witness to India's transformation