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Farmers' issues, Adani row continue to rock Parliament

The Opposition Congress and some other INDIA bloc members on Wednesday protested against the government over farmers' issue and the Adani indictment matter, hampering proceedings in Parliament, which has already seen its first week of the ongoing winter session washed out.

Tweak in whistle-blower law not on agenda: Govt

BILL THAT WAS KEY TO MAKING 2014 LAW OPERATIONAL LAPSED IN 2019, NO PLANS TO BRING IT IN THIS SESSION, MINISTER SAYS

Politicians can't be too touchy about critical remarks, says SC

The Supreme Court on Wednesday observed that politicians cannot be \"too touchy\" when it comes to criticism, adding that there was no place for \"hypersensitivity\" in an arena where heated exchanges have become commonplace.

Rise in smuggling of gold, cocaine: DRI report

THE REPORT RAISED CONCERNS OVER NORTH-EAST BEING A HOTSPOT FOR SMUGGLING OPERATIONS FROM BANGLADESH AND MYANMAR

Why Shinde has been adamant on the home portfolio

Having kept his allies as well as people of Maharashtra wondering for over a week following the assembly poll results, Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde kept the guessing game continued till the eve of the swearing-in of the new state government to be helmed by BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis.

Faith in legal system restored: Bangle seller acquitted in false case

I was lodged in jail for 107 days for no reason but for being a Muslim and for filing a complaint TASLEEM ALI, Bangle seller

'NOT CONDUCIVE TO FAIR PROBE': SC SHIFTS CASES OF BJP LEADER TO CBI

The Supreme Court on Wednesday transferred the investigation of two criminal cases against West Bengal BJP leader and advocate Kabir Shankar Bose from the state police to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), stating that \"the politically charged atmosphere in the State of West Bengal may not be very conducive to a fair investigation\" by the local police.

Navy ensured women's growth avenues: Prez

Complimenting the Indian Navy for being gender inclusive, President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday said the navy's pioneering efforts in providing appropriate growth avenues to \"Nari Shakti\" are praiseworthy.

Funds for future crimes not 'proceeds of crime', says HC

The Delhi high court on Wednesday ruled that funds collected illegally to commit a crime (a scheduled offence) in the future, cannot be an offence under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), and that to be defined as \"proceeds of crime\", these funds would have to be generated by the crime.

Top 3 sealed, hectic parleys for key posts continue in Mahayuti

When 132 Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) lawmakers shuffled into the central hall of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha on Wednesday morning, there were two big questions hanging over the incoming Mahayuti government-whether Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde could be convinced to take oath as deputy to his one-time deputy and now presumptive chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, and what formula of cabinet berths and key positions would seal the deal for the three-party alliance.

Fadnavis returns, but with challenges

As chief minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis faces not one, but two daunting balancing acts.

Alarm after brazen bid on Badal's life

Badal's Z+ cover includes 10+ CRPF commandos. None of his central security detail was visibly present near him at the time of the attack

Akali Dal calls for NIA probe, blame game gains steam

BJP, CONG ATTACK STATE GOVT OVER LAW AND ORDER SITUATION; CM MANN CALLS IT ATTEMPT TO DEFAME PUNJAB AND PUNJABIS

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Court takes cognisance of CBI charge sheet in coaching centre deaths

A Delhi court on Wednesday took cognisance of a charge sheet filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) as part of its probe into the death of three IAS aspirants at Rau's IAS Study Circle in Old Rajendra Nagar,and issued scathing observations on actions of the coaching centre's management and co-owners of the basement where the institution was set up.

DTC DRIVERS SAY DEMANDS REMAIN UNMET, THREATEN CITYWIDE STRIKE

Drivers of the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) said their demands have still not been met and they may resume their strike.

Delhi HC chief justice Manmohan bids adieu ahead of SC elevation

Justice Manmohan, chief justice of the Delhi high court, bid an emotional farewell to the institution on Wednesday, ahead of his elevation to the Supreme Court, underlining that his constant endeavor has been to serve the cause of justice to the best of his ability and increase public's faith in the judicial system.

KEJRIWAL, OTHERS GET HC NOTICE ON ED PLEA IN DELHI EXCISE POLICY CASE

The Delhi high court on Wednesday issued notice in an Enforcement Directorate (ED) plea challenging a city court's order directing it to supply copies of the remaining un-relied documents and digital devices — those not used by prosecution to support its case — to the accused in the Delhi excise policy case, in a digitised form or a soft copy.

Lodhi Road crematorium to get new facilities in revamp

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has started revamping the Lodhi Road Crematorium Complex in order to give a comprehensive upgrade to facilities at the funeral site.

1 dead as 2 cars collide on Dwarka E-way, catch fire

One person was killed, and a second suffered burn injuries, after two cars collided on the Delhi leg of the Dwarka Expressway on the intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday and caught fire, police officers said.

Man kills his father, mother, sister as they slept; arrested

After the murders, the accused staged a scene, pretending to have gone for a morning walk and returned to discover the bodies, police said

2016 QURAN DESECRATION CASE: AAP MLA FREED ON BAIL

The Punjab and Haryana high court on Wednesday suspended the sentence awarded to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) lawmaker Naresh Yadav, days after the MLA from Mehrauli in Delhi was given two years in jail in connection with the alleged 2016 desecration of the Quran in Malerkotla, Punjab.

12-yr-old held for death of classmate at school

The Delhi Police on Wednesday said it apprehended a 12-year-old student of a Vasant Vihar private school for allegedly \"pushing and strangulating\" a classmate, who died in hospital hours after the fight on Tuesday, triggering protests from his parents who accused the institution of negligence.

AAP's Balyan held again after bail in '22 extortion case

The Rouse Avenue court on Wednesday granted bail to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Uttam Nagar MLA Naresh Balyan in an extortion case allegedly linked to UK-based gangster Kapil Sangwan.

How a bal swayamsevak from Nagpur won, lost, and then reclaimed his state

Devendra Fadnavis burst onto Maharashtra's political stage between 2012 and 2014 with his regular \"exposes\" of alleged corruption in irrigation projects, targeting Ajit Pawar, Chhagan Bhujbal and Sunil Tatkare of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), which was then in power in partnership with the Congress.

Kejriwal says drugs sold everywhere in Capital, blames Centre; BJP junks claim

Former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convener, on Wednesday alleged that illegal narcotics are being sold \"everywhere\" in the city and claimed that \"most\" of these drugs are coming from Gujarat, targeting the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Centre for what he said was the deterioration of law and order in the Capital.

Boy detained for school death, CCTV captures corridor fight

The Delhi Police on Wednesday said it apprehended a 12-year-old student of a Vasant Vihar private school for allegedly \"pushing and strangulating\" a classmate, who died in hospital hours after the fight on Tuesday, triggering protests from his parents who accused the institution of negligence.

Musk's $55.8 Billion Tesla Pay Deal Again Rejected By US Judge

A US judge, on Monday, upheld her decision to reject Elon Musk's massive $55.8 billion compensation package at Tesla, denying an attempt to restore the pay deal through a shareholder vote.

City Awaits Winter Chill As Mild December Continues

Delhi residents continued their long wait for the proper onset of winter as the city continued to experience both day- and night-time temperatures that remained unseasonably mild and higher than what is considered normal for this time of the year.

Vikrant Massey: Retirement Or Publicity Stunt?

Early on Monday, actor Vikrant Massey penned a note on Instagram, hinting that he would be stepping away from acting projects "until time deems right."