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US vetoes UN resolution seeking ceasefire in Gaza

Because there’s no link to hostage release

US Embassy in Kyiv shuts due to Russian air attack threat

The US Embassy in Kyiv said it would stay closed on Wednesday after receiving a warning of a potentially significant Russian air attack on the Ukrainian capital.

COP29: Finance COP face rocky finale

Three years of painstaking negotiations to craft a new climate finance package for the developing world now hinge on the final 48 hours of the UN climate conference.

Sentinel of privacy

‘The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, balances privacy rights with lawful data processing—establishing regulations for consent, security, and erasure while addressing modern challenges in India’s digital and Al-driven era

An uncompromisable entitlement

Education and health are two primary pillars of national as well as individual development.

Melodious extravaganza

The MeloTea Fest, a community policing initiative by Darjeeling Police, casts a spotlight on Darjeeling’s culture, tea, and tourism through thematic circuits, regional empowerment, and economic-cultural grozth

A 'chance encounter': Karnataka top cop says ☐ taking down Naxal leader was unplanned

‘Dreaded’ Vikram Gowda was shot dead by the Anti-Naxal Force in a last-resort action

'Why not car sensors." ISRO chief on shunning imports & making in India

ISRO chairman S Somanath on Wednesday highlighted the need to manufacture car sensors domestically instead of relying on imports.

Over 10 Bills passed in this session: Haryana Vidhan Sabha Speaker

In the first session of the 15th Haryana Legislative Assembly, the proceedings lasted for 26 hours and 19 minutes in a total of five meetings, with Speaker Harvinder Kalyan that continuous efforts will be made to increase the quality of legislative work in future.

Unity in Sanatan Dharma is paramount, divided we fall: Yogi

Highlighting the construction of the grand Lord Ram temple in Ayodhya and the importance of unity in Sanatan Dharma, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said the task which had been stalled for 500 years, for which countless generations made sacrifices, was completed in just two years.

Double whammy for HP govt as HC orders closure of 18 HPTDC hotels by Nov 25; panic among employees

Taking a strong stance on the consistently lossmaking Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC) properties, the Himachal Pradesh High Court on Tuesday ordered the closure of 18 hotels, which also include the Chail Palace and Naggar Castle (Kullu).

Chha'garh CM demands bolstering air connectivity

Chhattisgarh capital Raipur will soon get direct air connectivity with Singapore and Dubai with Union Civil Aviation minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu accepting the demand raised by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai.

SC gives 8 weeks to Manipur to respond to plea challenging ILP

The Supreme Court on Wednesday granted eight weeks to the Manipur government to respond to a plea challenging the system of Inner Line Permit (ILP) in the state.

Wife entitled to same benefits as in matrimonial home amid divorce: SC

Enhances interim maintenance to estranged wife of a cardiologist

'I'm not stupid to distribute money in opponent's hotel'

BJP general secretary Vinod Tawde on Wednesday dismissed the allegations of distributing money to influence voters, saying he was well aware of the rules and not foolish to indulge in such an activity at the hotel of political opponents.

Urban voters continued their dismal record: EC

The Election Commission on Wednesday lamented that despite a range of measures taken by it for ease of voting besides motivational campaigns, urban voters in Maharashtra continued their “dismal record” of low participation in cities including Mumbai, Pune and Thane.

ED raids Raipur home amid charges of cryptocurrency use

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday conducted a search at the residence of Gaurav Mehta, an audit firm employee in Chhattisgarh’s Raipur, in connection with its investigation into an alleged cryptocurrency scam linked to the Maharashtra Assembly elections.

India, Guyana ink 5 pacts; resolve to expand ties in diverse areas

India and Guyana on Wednesday agreed to ramp up cooperation in areas of defence, trade, energy, pharmaceutical and agriculture as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Guyanese President Mohamed Irfaan Ali held extensive talks focusing on bolstering the overall relations.

Mahakumbh 2025: IRCTC to set up tent city at Prayagraj

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited is all set to develop a tent city at Prayagraj coinciding with next year’s Mahakumbh Mela.

State can't be permitted to apply separate yardsticks for different accused, says SC

The state government cannot be permitted to apply different yardsticks for different accused, the Supreme Court said on Wednesday while granting bail to a man in a criminal case lodged in West Bengal.

Delhi's spl summary revision underway

The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Delhi, P. Krishnamurthy, has announced that the Special Summary Revision (SSR) of the Electoral Roll, aiming to update voter records, will be completed by November 29, 2024. The final electoral roll will be published on January 6, 2025.

Maitree & Bandhan Express remain cancelled until further notice'

Until now, Eastern Railway had been issuing day-to-day cancellation notices for the express trains based on communications received from Bangladesh Railways

DDA will introduce L-G Cup for archery, shooting

The Delhi Development Authority will introduce L-G Cup for archery and shooting on the lines of existing L-G Cup for golf, a statement said on Wednesday.

City records season's coldest night at 11.2°C

Delhi recorded its coldest night of the season so far, with the nighttime temperature dipping to 11.2 degrees Celsius on Wednesday.

Kejriwal moves Delhi HC challenging trial court order on ED chargesheet

AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday approached the Delhi High Court, challenging a trial court’s order taking cognisance of a chargesheet filed by the Enforcement Directorate against him in the money laundering case linked to the alleged excise policy scam.

CM Atishi launches Delhi Solar Portal'

Delhiites can now become prosumers’ power consumers who generate extra solar power) by installing rooftop solar panels with the help of the portal

L-G approves promotion of 295 CMOS in govt hosps

Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena on Wednesday approved the longpending promotion of 295 Chief Medical Officers working in Delhi government hospitals, according to Raj Niwas officials.

BJP-led Central govt failed to handle law & order in Delhi, says CM Atishi

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi has sharply criticised the BJP-led Central government for failing to manage the law and order situation in the Capital, calling it a “complete failure.” She made these remarks following the recent murder of a 28-year-old man, Manish, in the city’s Sunder Nagri area.

'Sarojini Nagar Market among Delhi's three shopping spots to undergo major revamp'

NDMC UNVEILS REDEVELOPMENT PLANS TO MODERNISE URBAN SPACES:

Gangster surrenders wearing burqa, cites fear of encounter

A Uttar Pradesh-based criminal, who was also wanted in a case of firing outside a businessman's house here and demanding extortion from him, surrendered before a court here wearing a burqa, saying he feared Delhi Police might kill him in an encounter.