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Von der Leyen seeks 2nd EU term

Ursula von der Leyen announced on Monday her bid for a second term as chief of the European Commission, vowing to defend the bloc from forces aiming to divide it.

Russian president killed my husband: Navalny's widow

Alexei Navalny's widow said on Monday that Russian President Vladimir Putin killed her husband, as she vowed to carry on his work, three days after he died in an Arctic prison.

'Palestinians suffering due to Israeli colonialism, apartheid'

At the ICJ hearing, Palestinian foreign minister accused Israel of committing genocide’ in Gaza

Kochhars' arrest by CBI abuse of power, says HC

The Bombay High Court has come down heavily on the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for its handling of the case of Chanda Kochhar and her husband Deepak Kochhar in December 2022, calling their arrest an \"abuse of power\" and \"without application of mind\".

Mamata writes to PM Modi over 'deactivation' of Aadhaar cards

A day after she accused the Centre of cancelling the Aadhaar cards of several residents in the state, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, asking why such a move was made, even as Union minister of state for ports Shantanu Thakur said that no cards had been deactivated and that there was only a technical glitch.

Plea for CBI or SIT probe in Sandeshkhali row rejected

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking a court-monitored probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) or a special investigation team (SIT) into sexual assault cases in Sandeshkhali in West Bengal, saying the incidents cannot be compared to the savagery in ethnic strife-torn Manipur, even as it allowed the petitioner to approach the Calcutta high court.

Hindi satirist Gyan Chaturvedi conferred with Vyas Samman

Hindi satirist and recipient of 2015 Padma Shri award, Dr Gyan Chaturvedi, was conferred with the 32nd Vyas Samman for his satirical novel, Pagalkhana (mental asylum), on Monday.

SC slams 'horse-trading'in Chd polls, to examine ballots today

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the ballots cast during the controversial Chandigarh mayoral elections last month to be produced before it on Tuesday and said that it was deeply concerned by reports of \"horse trading\", warning the returning officer accused of tampering ballots that he should be prosecuted.

Pacts, switches on anvil as BJP eyes 400-mark

To win 370 of the 543 Lok Sabha seats on its own and 400 with allies, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is looking to include more political parties in the National Democratic Alliance and bring on board leaders from other outfits to increase its tally and convert votes into seats.

'Sharad faction to use party name cleared by EC till further orders'

The Supreme Court on Monday directed that the Election Commission (EC)'s order allotting the name of \"Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar' for the faction led by Sharad Pawar will continue till further orders, even as it sought a response from the group led by his nephew, Ajit Pawar, on a petition against the poll body's recognition of his faction as the real NCP.

SP to join Cong march once seat pact is final

The Samajwadi Party (SP) will join the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra led by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi only after a seat-sharing arrangement between the two parties for the Lok Sabha elections is finalised, SP chief Akhilesh Yadav said on Monday, highlighting further cracks in the already fragile Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA).

SC stays trial against Sidda over stir

The Supreme Court on Monday stayed further proceedings against Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and other Congress leaders for taking part in a protest in 2022 against the then Karnataka government led by Bharatiya Janata Party.

Officials hampering plans to bring water bills waiver: Kejriwal

The Delhi assembly on Monday passed a resolution urging lieutenant governor (LG) VK Saxena to have the Delhi Jal Board's one-time settlement scheme it seeks to settle unpaid bills of over 1 million water consumers in the city -implemented by issuing necessary directions to Delhi government officials concerned.

5 crore facelift planned for MCD's Ambedkar Stadium

The Dr BR Ambedkar Stadium, the home of football in Delhi, will get an improved facade, new dressing rooms, a cafeteria, upgraded stands and a media centre in a major revamp to be taken up by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, officials aware of the plans said.

Delhi govt to sign MoU with Centre to expedite work on Metro Phase-4

The Delhi government on Monday said it will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Centre and the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) that will expedite work for the three under construction Phase 4 Metro corridors, officials aware of the matter said.

PWD to double Kalkaji flyover, merge it with corridor at Modi Mill

The Public Works Department (PWD) has sent the proposal for administrative approval to construct an elevated road parallel to the Kalkaji flyover in south Delhi, senior PWD officials said on Monday, adding that the work is part of a plan to build a signal-free corridor from Modi Mill to the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi.

50kmph winds clean Delhi's air, Grap curbs scaled down

Strong and gusty surface winds swept across the city, coursing at an average speed of 45 km/hour on Monday due to a western disturbance influencing the northern region, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said, adding that similar conditions will prevail for the next two days in Delhi.

New twist to old problem in Maoist-hit regions

On Saturday, team of the Chhattisgarh and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) broke new ground, opening a forward operating base in Sukma's Puverti village.

Sela tunnel to help boost army's posture near China border

The upcoming inauguration of the Sela tunnel in Arunachal Pradesh, exactly five years after Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid its foundation stone in February 2019, signals a monumental enhancement in the army's logistical prowess in the strategic Tawang sector where Indian soldiers hold posts close to the contested border with China, said Lieutenant General Harpal Singh (retd), who oversaw critical phases of the project as the head of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO).

Kejriwal skips ED summons again in excise policy case

Delhi chief minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convener Arvind Kejriwal on Monday skipped the sixth summons from the Enforcement Directorate (ED), seeking to question him in connection with the agency's investigation into a money laundering case linked to alleged irregularities in the Delhi excise policy 2021-22.

Farmers reject govt's formula, stir to go on

Farmer leaders from Punjab rejected on Monday the latest offer from the central government on guaranteeing floor prices for select crops, and announced that they will on Wednesday resume their march to the national Capital on - a plan that has prompted police in Haryana and Delhi to seal off key borders for days now.

Amethi face-off as Rahul yatra reaches lost citadel

The high-profile constituency of Amethi turned into a battleground on Monday as Congress leader Rahul Gandhi descended on the Uttar Pradesh town for the first public rally since his shock loss in 2019, only to face off against Union minister Smriti Irani who dared him to contest from the erstwhile family bastion again.

U.S. Should Lift Sanctions On Chinese Firms: Wang To Blinken

Washington should lift sanctions on Chinese companies and individuals, and that attempts to de-couple from China would only hurt the United States, China's foreign minister Wang Yi told US secretary of state Antony Blinken.

US Prez Says Ukrainian City's Fall Shows Impact Of Aid Delays

{Ukraine War} Eastern City Of Avdiivka Captured By Russian Forces

It's an honour to direct Raja Shivaji: Riteish Deshmukh

After the success of his directorial debut, Ved (2022), actor Riteish Deshmukh will helm his second film, Raja Shivaji. Thrilled to announce it on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti, he says, \"Today, as we celebrate Shiv Jayanti, this is the perfect time to announce Raja Shivaji that's based on the life of Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.\"

'MATTER OF GREAT PRIDE TO HAVE PLAYED SHIVAJI'

On the birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Sharad Kelkar opens up on playing him on screen; calls it a once in a lifetime role

India shuttlers clinch women's Asia team championships title

Social media posts of India's male shuttlers on reaching Malaysia for the Badminton Asia Team Championships were going viral a week back. As the Thomas Cup champions, all eyes of the badminton world were on them.

Dhull and Sidhu hit tons, Delhi take lead

Centuries by Yash Dhull and Jonty Sidhu helped Delhi take the first-innings lead on Day 3 of their inconsequential Group D Ranji Trophy clash against Odisha here on Sunday.

After China miss, Manika hands India vital win against Hungary

Coming off two defeats in India's battling 3-2 loss to China in the opening group fixture, Manika Batra had a lot riding on her shoulders walking into the final match of the tie against Hungary locked at 2-2. India's top-ranked paddler delivered the result her team desperately needed, defeating Hungarian No. 1 Georgina Pota 3-0 (11-5,14-12, 13-11) in the deciding rubber to give the Indian women's team its first win at the 2024 World Team Table Tennis Championships in Busan on Sunday.

Rahul likely to return; Stokes close to bowling again

KL Rahul is set to return to the middle-order for the fourth Test in Ranchi starting on February 23, after missing the Visakhapatnam and Rajkot matches due to quadriceps and knee issues. \"He seems to be good,\" India skipper Rohit Sharma said on Sunday.