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Between the rich and the poor, the middle is stuck

The income-tax-paying Indian—the even smaller fraction that pays a meaningful amount within the already small pool of those filing returns—has become the cash cow for the government

Ensure justice to queer people

Apex court shuts door on legalising same-sex marriages. Political class must reset the rules

Buy cars only if you have space for parking, proposes Maha

Traffic snarls which contribute to air pollution, and often lead to instances of road rage, across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region as well as Tier-2 cities like Nagpur and Pune, have prompted the state government to contemplate a plan where four-wheeler owners must prove owning designated parking spots or areas, both public and private, at the time of registering new vehicles.

Draft Rules Suggest DPDP Act Is a Work in Progress

The DPDP Act Was Made Into a Simple Barebones Draft With Promise of Ease of Implementation and Clarity Through Rules, Which Were to Spell Out the Privacy Protections and Lay Down Modalities for Availing the Same

Accident Aid Must Take Profession As Factor: SC

The Supreme Court has emphasised the necessity of tailoring disability assessments to the specific requirement of an individual's profession, as it enhanced the compensation awarded to a diamond cutter who lost vision in one eye in a road accident.

92 People Killed in Elephant Attacks Since 2014

At least 92 people were killed and over 106 people injured in elephant attacks across the state from 2014 till date, according to state forest department data.

Mining Officer Suspended in Bageshwar Case, State Informs HC

The state government on Friday informed the Uttarakhand high court that it has suspended mining officer Jigyasa Bisht and is framing a standard proper procedure (SOP) for soapstone mining in the state's Bageshwar district.

6 booked over fake documents to ‘occupy’ college and ashram plots, probe on: Police

Police have launched a probe into the allegations of forged documents being made to occupy several properties of Nainital-based Pilot Baba College of Para Medical and Research Centre and Gethiya ashram, officials investigating the matter said on Friday.

Lightning and Thunder Predicted in Parts of State

Cold conditions prevailed across the state, with the Dehradun weather department forecasting lightning and thunderstorms in isolated places in seven districts on Saturday and Sunday.

BJP to begin 2nd phase of poll campaign from today

From Jan 11, the party will organise public meetings, street meetings, road shows, meetings etc. in all municipal areas ADITYA KOTHARI, BJP state general secretary

Will Implement Laws To Curb Conversions And Riots: Dhami

The government is committed towards implementing anti-conversion law and anti-riot law in the state, chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said on Friday.

36-Year-Old Held in Sanchore for Raping 3-Year-Old

A 36-year-old man was arrested for allegedly raping a three-year-old girl in Sanchore block in Jalore district, police said.

HC expresses concern over sale of e-cigarettes

The Rajasthan high court has expressed serious concerns over the sale of e-cigarettes on online platforms and directed authorities to file a detailed affidavit regarding steps taken to curb its sale.

Ranthambore to radio collar sub-adult tigers

The state forest department is set to radio collar sub-adult tigers at the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve (RTR) to monitor their movement, officials aware of the matter said on Friday.

Ranthambore to radio collar sub-adult tigers

The state forest department is set to radio collar sub-adult tigers at the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve (RTR) to monitor their movement, officials aware of the matter said on Friday.

240 Held by SIT Since '23 in Exam Leak Cases: DGP

The Rajasthan police's Special Investigation Team (SIT) has arrested over 240 people in connection with paper leaks in the state since December 2023, director general of police (DGP) Utkal Ranjan Sahu said on Friday.

36-YR-OLD HELD IN SANCHORE FOR RAPING 3-YR-OLD

A 36-year-old man was arrested for allegedly raping a three-year-old girl in Sanchore block in Jalore district, police said.

MahaRERA Suspends Registration of 1,950 Projects Over Non-Compliance

In addition, action is being initiated against another 3,499 projects that have failed to respond to notices issued by the authority.

Plea Against Combining Lawsuits May Be Raised Later: SC

The Supreme Court on Friday said a plea challenging the Allahabad high court order to combine 15 lawsuits by Hindu petitioners in the Mathura Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah Masjid dispute may be raised later.

ED Raids Company Arranging Safaris at Tadoba Tiger Reserve

ED Has Claimed That the Firm Used Fraudulent Gains for Acquiring Assets

Chances of finding survivors are slim

Rescuers involved in the ongoing operations to retrieve miners trapped inside an illegal coal mine in Assam's Dima Hasao district said that chances of finding any survivors are very slim, while citing zero visibility, murky water, and lack of a blueprint or map of the mine as key challenges the rescuers face.

Govt panel seeks auto blocking for flawed India map

THE DEPICTION OF THE UNOFFICIAL MAP OF INDIA ONLINE IS A RECURRENT PROBLEM OVER THE YEARS

DGCA Calls for Total Overhaul of T2; Terminal Likely to Shut for 6 Months

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has asked the operator of Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport to undertake a comprehensive overhaul of Terminal 2 (T2), people aware of the matter have stated, adding that the terminal will likely be shut for around six months from the end of April or the beginning of May for the renovations.

Review of 1978 Sambhal riots underway, but finding old documents a tall order

The district and police administration in Sambhal have initiated the process of revisiting the 1978 riots in Sambhal when it was part of Moradabad district, but officials are facing difficulties in collecting details of FIRs, chargesheets and court documents related to the violence, said Aunjaneya Kumar Singh, Moradabad divisional commissioner.

CM Yogi Established Principles Of Sanatan Dharma At Int'l Level

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has established the principles of Sanatan Dharma on an international level, and the entire world is now looking forward to the largest spiritual gathering, which will inspire people to embrace their heritage with pride, said tourism minister Jaiveer Singh while inaugurating Gorakhpur Mahotsav at Champa Devi park of the district on Friday.

Pran Pratishtha 1st anniv: Yogi to open three-day celebrations today

Ayodhya is decked up for mega three-day celebrations to mark the first Pran Pratishtha (consecration) anniversary at Ram Temple in Ayodhya starting Saturday.

AMU on high alert after ransom and bomb threat email, security strengthened

THREAT EMAIL SENT TO SEVERAL AMU OFFICIALS INCLUDING VC, RS 2 LAKH DEMANDED

Mahana to Open Vidhan Sabha Camp Today

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Friday and briefed him about the grand preparations that the state government has made for the Prayagraj Mahakumbh 2025.

Mahana To Open Vidhan Sabha Camp Today

Uttar Pradesh legislative assembly speaker Satish Mahana will on Saturday reach Prayagraj and inaugurate the camp of the legislative assembly that has been set up in Mahakumbh mela area there.

13-Year-Old 'Sanyasin', Her Guru Expelled From Juna Akhada, Mela

The Guru Could Not Produce The Initial 'Kachcha' Documents Of Girl's Initiation Into Sadhu Community, Which Led To The Decision