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ONOP will test govt's ability to muster up two-thirds majority

The NDA government's ambitious plan for simultaneous national and state polls could be a test of its ability to muster the requisite numbers as it doesn't have a two-thirds majority needed to push through a Constitution amendment under Article 368 in the Lok Sabha.

MOVE AGAINST FEDERALISM, WILL ALTER BASIC STRUCTURE: OPPN

Opposition leaders on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the bills introduced in the Lok Sabha that propose simultaneous elections to the Lower House and state assemblies, arguing that the legislation undermines federalism, violates the Constitution's basic structure, was introduced without adequate consultation with states and envisions an impractical scenario.

BJP govts to soon bring UCC in every state: Shah

The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) implemented by Uttarakhand is a model law that will be debated widely and then the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) governments will bring a common civil code in all states, Union home minister Amit Shah said on Tuesday as he accused the Congress of undermining the Constitution and promoting appeasement politics.

From 2025, NTA not to hold recruitment tests

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will, from 2025, conduct only entrance exams for higher education institutions and not recruitment exams, a move aimed at improving its functioning and in keeping with the recommendations of a high-level committee set up in June 2024.

'I've been advised not to meet the victim'

Ꭰays after his release from jail in Hyderabad, actor Allu Arjun has been seen spending time with his family and friends with many wondering why he has not yet visited the nine-year-old boy who got injured in the Sandhya Theatre stampede.

Between rain pauses, India's top order gets a reality check

Jaiswal, Gill and Kohli fall to poor shots as hosts take control of the third Test at the Gabba on a stop-start Day 3

Villa rental firms set for a happy holiday season

NEW DELHI: As the year ends, villa rental companies are gearing up for a busy season, buoyed by extended travel plans with two midweek holidays-Christmas is on a Wednesday and New Year's Eve on a Tuesday.

Israel-Hamas war: Toll in Gaza tops 45,000

The death toll in the Gaza Strip from the 14-month war between Israel and Hamas militants has topped 45,000 people, Palestinian health officials said on Monday, with 52 dead arriving at hospitals across the bombedout strip over the past 24 hours.

'B'desh to hold polls in late 2025 or early 2026'

DHAKA: Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus, who heads the caretaker government installed after an August revolution, said on Monday that general elections would be held late next year or in early 2026.

Canada finance min quits over rift with PM on Trump tariffs

OTTAWA: Canada's finance minister Chrystia Freeland quit on Monday after clashing with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on issues including how to handle possible US tariffs, dealing another blow to an already unpopular government.

World mourns death of a musical genius

Zakir Hussain, whose \"dancing fingers\" made him one of the greatest players of the table, died on Sunday from complications of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, prompting an outpouring of grief from across the globe as people mourned the loss of the musical genius.

USTAD, ON & OFF THE STAGE

Zakir Hussain didn't just carry forward the legacy of his illustrious father, Ustad Alla Rakha Khan, he elevated tabla-playing to heights never scaled before by taking classical music to the masses and making his art form accessible to all

SC raises alarm over rising drug abuse among youth

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday termed drug abuse a generational threat that could \"corrode the shine of the nation's youth\" and expressed concern over substance abuse being seen as a \"cool\" lifestyle marker.

SC questions woman lawyer seeking bar quota

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday raised eyebrows over a woman lawyer engaging a male advocate to argue her petition for a 33% reservation for women in Gujarat bar associations.

3 IDOLS FOUND IN WELL NEAR TEMPLE, SAYS SAMBHAL DM

SAMBHAL (UP): Three damaged idols have been found during the digging of a well in the Bhasma Shankar temple in Sambhal, which was reopened last week after 46 years, officials said on Monday.

TMC MP slams Cong's criticisms about EVMs

NEW DELHI: Those raising questions on EVMS should give a demonstration of the \"discrepancies\" to the Election Commission of India (ECI), Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee said on Monday, in a veiled attack on INDIA bloc ally the Congress.

'India is not about one man, it is about us'

NEW DELHI: The Election Commission (EC) is no longer an open institution and owes answers to the nation, Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal said in a speech during the ongoing debate on the Constitution in Parliament on Monday, when he raised a wide range of issues, from the crisis in Manipur to individual liberty.

'Krishna can't be recognised as recipient yet'

NEW DELHI: Carnatic music vocalist TM Krishna should not be recognised as the recipient of the award constituted in the name of legendary classical singer MS Subbulakshmi, the Supreme Court said on Monday, in an interim order on a plea filed by the late singer's grandson who alleged Krishna made scandalous remarks against her.

Won't allow anti-India activities: Dissanayake

NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka will not allow its soil to be used against Indian interests, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake assured Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi on Monday as the two sides agreed on measures to bolster strategic and security cooperation.

India unveils raft of measures to boost development in Sri Lanka

India on Monday unveiled a slew of measures to boost development and physical and energy connectivity with Sri Lanka, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi assuring President Anura Kumara Dissanayake of continued support for Colombo's economic stabilisation efforts.

Construction, vehicle curbs return as AQI 'severe' again

DELHI RECORDED A 24-HOUR AVG AQI OF 379 AT 4PM ON MONDAY, WITH THE NUMBER SPIKING TO 404 AT 11PM

No end to problems at night shelters

NEW DELHI: Gulshan trembles as she wraps a wafer-thin blanket around herself and her children—aged 4 and 6. The woman, in her 20s, and her young children have sought refuge from Delhi's relentless winter at a night shelter in Meena Bazaar near Jama Masjid.

Another cold wave gripping Delhi?

Isolated parts of Delhi continued to experience cold wave conditions for a second consecutive day, with the minimum temperature continuing to drop across the Capital over the past 24 hours.

AAP calls BJP's slum outreach an 'election stunt'; party hits back

NEW DELHI: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday engaged in a war of words on seeking votes from residents of JJ clusters, with AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal calling the BJP's outreach programme an \"election stunt\" and the BJP dismissing the comment saying \"AAP has lost its jhuggi vote bank\".

11 Indians die of toxic gas poisoning in Georgia

THE BODIES WERE FOUND IN A SLEEPING AREA ABOVE AN INDIAN RESTAURANT AT A SKI RESORT

'Meri pehli film maine khud nahin dekhi'

Actor Ali Fazal recalls the initial phase of his career, when his films didn't take off as expected, during a panel discussion at Jashn-e-Rekhta in Delhi

All glow and gloss: Lip oils are taking over winter beauty

With lip oils gaining traction online this season, we ask experts what sets them apart from other lip products - and if they're worth the hype

I have a lot to improve, says Gukesh after rousing welcome

India's young world chess champion landed home, welcomed by delirious fans outside the Chennai airport

Rohan Jaitley poised to be re-elected as DDCA chief

NEW DELHI: Rohan Jaitley is poised to secure another term as president of the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) after taking a commanding lead in Monday's counting of votes.

Iyer, a T20 captain with the Midas touch

MUMBAI: Even in cricket where the captain is supreme, when you have high profile names in the coaching staff, he may not get enough credit for his team's success. Ask Shreyas Iyer.