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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.

INDIA'S ECONOMY IS WITHSTANDING GLOBAL RISKS: DAS

The Indian economy is \"sailing through smoothly,\" even as global growth faces accelerating risks ranging from geopolitical tensions to climate change, according to the country's central bank governor.

Kane irked by England Nations League pull outs

Harry Kane says he is disappointed by the high number of withdrawals from the England squad this week, insisting the national team must come first.

CARLSEN TAKES SOLE LEAD AFTER WINNING SPREE IN TATA CHESS INDIA

Round 5 of Rapid category began with handshakes around the tables and the supervisors asking the live audience to put their phones on silent mode.

Ministry objects to ex-office bearer becoming TTFI CEO

SPORTS MINISTRY IN A CIRCULAR TO NSFS AND IOA IN 2022, SAID THAT INELIGIBLE OFFICE BEARERS RETURNING AS CEO OF FEDERATION IS AGAINST THE SPIRIT OF THE GUIDELINES OF THE SPORTS CODE.

Necklace linked to Marie Antoinette sells for $4.8mn

A diamond-studded necklace thought to be linked to a scandal that hastened the downfall of the doomed 18th century queen of France, Marie Antoinette, sold at auction, in Geneva, on Wednesday, for 4.26 million Swiss francs ($4.81 million).

₹$6.7tn climate funding needed yearly by '30'

Global climate investment needs are projected to reach $6.3-6.7 trillion annually by 2030, with emerging economies requiring nearly half the funding, according to a new report by the Independent High-Level Expert Group on Climate Finance, which called on the ongoing climate conference to deliver on a commitment to deliver at least a trillion dollars every year by 2030.

Support for Ukraine is key to US security, Biden urges Trump

President Joe Biden told President-elect Donald Trump that supporting Ukraine was crucial for American national security, underlining that a strong Europe capable of deterring aggressors would prevent the US from being pulled into continental conflicts, national security adviser Jake Sullivan said.

Speaking to the State for citizens

The Supreme Court's order on demolitions is a welcome reminder to the executive to function as a custodian of constitutional values

Civic bodies must be fiscally empowered

The country's pace of urbanisation-by 2050, the urban population will rise by more than 50% over the 500 million today-makes cities the focal point for spurring growth.

WIFE, 2-YR-OLD KID AMONG 3 KILLED BY SWORD-WIELDING MAN IN A HOSPITAL

Three people were killed and six others were injured after a 40-year-old man attacked them with a sword at a district hospital in Arunachal Pradesh on Thursday, police said, adding that he has been arrested.

'Cong misled people... we will easily win Maharashtra polls'

Union minister for road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari was in conversation with HT's national political editor Sunetra Choudhury at an online session of the 22nd HT Leadership Summit. Their conversation spanned infrastructure, environment, and the politics of his home state, Maharashtra, which goes to the polls on November 20

'AI is an assistant to humans... it will have net zero effect on jobs'

The world today is in the midst of rapid, multifaceted technological evolution that's changing how we live, work, communicate, commute and interact.

Key conspirator held in Bahraich violence case

Police in Bahraich on Thursday arrested the suspected main conspirator behind the communal violence that erupted during a Durga idol immersion procession in Maharajganj town on October 13 leading to the death of a 21-year-old man, a senior officer said.

NIA ATTACHES PROPERTY OF TRE TERRORIST IN J&K

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has attached immovable property of a key terror accused linked with The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy outfit of the Pakistanbased Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), the agency said on Thursday.

MEGHALAYA-BASED INSURGENT GROUP HNLC BANNED

The Centre on Thursday banned Meghalayabased insurgent group Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) for five years under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act or UAPA, for its involvement in violent incidents and for carrying out activities prejudicial to India's sovereignty and integrity.

JAYARAJAN RALLIES FOR SARIN AMID ROW OVER 'FAKE' AUTOBIOGRAPHY

Former LDF convener EP Jayarajan on Thursday arrived in Palakkad to campaign for ruling coalition's candidate P Sarin, in the wake of reports that his candidacy was criticised by the CPI(M) veteran in his purported autobiography.