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Trudeau slams media report linking Modi to Nijjar killing

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has described a recent report in Canadian media linking his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi and two other senior officials to the 2023 killing of pro-Khalistan figure Hardeep Singh Nijjar as \"unreliable\" and \"a result of a criminal's leaking\".

What changed the fortunes of alliances in Maharashtra

That Maharashtra's politics was headed for a structural break became clear on October 25, 2019, when the undivided Shiv Sena stalled the then National Democratic Alliance's (NDA) government formation despite the alliance winning a clear majority (161 out of 288 ACs) in the assembly elections.

As blame game begins, Pawar accepts MVA's defeat

Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) chief Sharad Pawar on Sunday attributed the Mahayuti's sweeping victory in the Maharashtra assembly polls to factors such as the Ladki Bahin scheme, significant turnout among women voters, and religious polarisation.

Soren to take oath as J'khand CM on Nov 28

SOREN STAKED HIS CLAIM TO FORM THE GOVT HOURS AFTER HE WAS ELECTED AS THE LEGISLATURE PARTY LEADER OF THE ALLIANCE IN JHARKHAND

Cong won K'taka bypolls on money power, alleges BJP

The ruling Congress in Karnataka swept all three assembly constituencies that went to the bypolls, a verdict it hailed as affirmation of the state government's policies and welfare programmes, even as the Opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) expressed disappointment over the results and accused the ruling party of relying heavily on financial resources to secure victories.

Maha looks at tweaks in Ladki Bahin amid fiscal challenges

A day after the Mahayuti's landslide win in the Maharashtra assembly election, propelled by the Ladki Bahin Yojana, bureaucrats are looking to renegotiate the scheme's fine print.

Lessons from LS polls, farm initiatives helped Mahayuti in north Maha

The Mahayuti alliance managed to tide over its poor performance in the Lok Sabha polls in north Maharashtra on the back of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's \"ek hain toh safe hain\" slogan and some key initiatives targeting farmers to win 44 of 47 seats in the recent assembly elections.

B'desh sets up panel to probe deal with Adani

THE COMMITTEE GATHERED 'ENORMOUS PROOF' WARRANTING THE AGREEMENTS BE 'SCRAPPED OR RECONSIDERED'

Dip in international oil prices hits Indian petroleum product exports

Subdued international oil prices have depressed India's per unit realisation of petroleum product exports that plunged over two-and-a-half times to $312.50 per tonne in the first half of 2024-25 from around $792 a tonne in H1 of 2023-24 despite a robust jump in volume-wise shipments, according to official data.

Oppn looks to corner govt over Adani issue in House

The stage is set for a major confrontation between the Opposition and the NDA government in the winter session of Parliament as the Congress party has demanded a discussion on the latest charges against the Adani Group in both Houses on Monday while the government has insisted that it is ready to take up any issue.

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Delhi's rural belt to herald change: BJP in SW Delhi

Leaders of the Delhi unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday, while addressing the \"Parivartan\" (change) rally in Kangaheri village, south-west Delhi, said that people of the rural belt have been denied development opportunities for the last 10 years under the AAP-led Delhi government.

Kejriwal Vows to set up sports hub in Mundka pitch

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief and former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal addressed a gathering at a \"dangal (wrestling competition)\" in Karala village, Mundka, west Delhi on Sunday, pledging to complete unfinished projects if re-elected in the Delhi assembly polls due early next year.

Patients awaiting AIIMS treatment suffer on roads

Spiking pollution levels and dipping temperatures are proving to be a double whammy for patients from across the country who come for treatment at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi, as they are confined to footpaths and pavements outside due to unaffordable rentals for accommodations.

DU warns against poll celebrations

The Delhi University (DU) instructed all students to sign affidavits saying they will not use dhols, loudspeakers or pamphlets, or hold roadshows and rallies to celebrate the results of the Delhi University Students Union (DUSU) elections, which are expected on Monday.

Peak-hour curbs at C-hexagon for morning march

NO VEHICLE WILL BE ALLOWED TO HALT OR PARK ANYWHERE ON THE C-HEXAGON AND NEARBY AREAS

Winds take city air to 'very poor' level, disperse smog

Strong and consistent winds of 10-15 km/hr came to Delhi's rescue on Sunday, leading to a sharp improvement in the air quality index (AQI) from a 24-hour average of 412 (\"severe\") at 4pm on Saturday to 318 (\"very poor\") on Sunday, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

DJB faces NGT ire over inaccurate STP report

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) rapped the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) for failing to provide accurate information on a decentralised sewage treatment plant (STP) at Smriti Van in Vasant Kunj—set up to revive the \"Macchli talab\" pond—and cited lack of coordination between DJB and Delhi Development Authority (DDA) as a key reason for the demise of the water body, which still receives sewage.

Mahayuti to decide CM jointly: State BJP chief

Leaders and workers of the three Mahayuti parties held meetings within their respective outfits on Sunday to discuss government formation and the crucial question of who will be the next chief minister, a day after the coalition notched up a thumping victory in the Maharashtra assembly elections.

3 dead in clashes over mosque survey in UP

TENSION WAS BREWING IN THE AREA SINCE TUESDAY AFTER A COURT ORDERED A SURVEY OF THE SHAHI JAMA MASJID

Winds improve air to 'very poor', respite likely to last till mid-week

Strong winds helped Delhi breathe comparatively easier on Sunday as the average Air Quality Index of the city was recorded at 318—an improvement of nearly 100 points over the AQI on Saturday, Central Pollution Control Board data showed.

Soren stakes claim to form govt, to take oath as CM on Thursday

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader Hemant Soren on Sunday met governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar and staked claim to form the government, a day after his party-led Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc swept the assembly polls, winning 56 of the state's 81 seats.

TRIAL OF 4 INDIAN NATIONALS IN NIJJAR CASE MOVES TO HIGHER COURT

The trial of the four Indian nationals accused in the killing of pro-Khalistan figure Hardeep Singh Nijjar has been moved from the Surrey provincial court to the British Columbia Supreme Court as the prosecution has sought their direct indictment.

Absolute BS: Mohini Dey addresses link-up speculations amid AR Rahman's divorce

Ever since Oscar-winning music composer AR Rahman and Saira Banu announced their divorce, rumours have swirled linking the composer to bassist Mohini Dey, who coincidentally announced her separation from husband Mark Hartsuch on the same day.

I felt connected to the material: Anna Kendrick on her directorial debut

Hollywood actor Anna Kendrick, who made her directorial debut with Woman of the Hour, recently opened up about why she chose a dark crime thriller for her foray into directing.

I've always worked with the people that I love: Miley Cryus on ex Liam

Singer-actor Miley Cyrus recently made a rare comment about her relationship with her ex-husband Liam Hemsworth and recalled collaborating with him on the 2010 film The Last Song.

'EVERYTHING I WEAR IS AN EXTENSION OF WHO I AM'

In an exclusive shoot with HT City Showstoppers, actor Tina Datta talks being unabashedly herself through her style

Microneedle pimple patches: How to tackle your zits from the inside out

Don't settle for a patch that babysits your pimple; instead, use one that fights back. Unlike regular pimple patches that act like band-aids, microneedle pimple patches go deeper, literally.

Palaash Muchhal's next stars visually-impaired comic Bhavya Shah

Filmmaker Palaash Muchhal has consistently championed stories about marginalised communities, from highlighting the struggles of trans individuals in Ardh (2022) to his upcoming film focusing on Down syndrome.

Duct-taped banana artist says his work is a 'provocation' on value of art

The Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan, who created the artwork featuring a banana duct-taped to a wall, which sold this week for $6.2 million (about ₹52 crore), said in an interview on Friday that the work was an \"invitation to appreciate the true value of art\".