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Delay in remission: Principal secy gets SC contempt notice

The Supreme Court on Monday pulled up the Delhi government for its recalcitrance in complying with timelines on disposal of remission pleas of life convicts and sent a strong signal of its displeasure by issuing a contempt notice to the Union territory's principal secretary (home), directing him to appear virtually before it on March 28.

Gzb man rapes, murders his daughter; frames neighbour

Two days after arresting a 43-year-old woman for allegedly poisoning and killing a seven-year-old neighbour, Ghaziabad police on Monday apprehended the girl's 52-year-old father on charges of raping and murdering the child.

MCD Rejects Proposal to Double Parking Fees

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) house of councillors on Monday rejected a proposal to hike parking fees at parking lots across the Capital which are operated by the civic body, with representatives of the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) stating that the decision was taken \"to protect commuters\" from an \"unnecessary increase\".

India Calls For US Action On Pro-Khalistan Group

Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Monday flagged India's concerns about the activities of US-based secessionist group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), which has called for the creation of Khalistan, and its links with Pakistan's spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence, during talks with US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, people aware of the matter said.

HC Issues Notice in DIAL's Plea on Flight Ops from Hindon Airport

The Delhi high court on Monday issued notice in a petition filed by Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), challenging the Centre's decision to permit Airport Authority of India (AAI) to commence commercial flight operations from the Hindon Air Force Station in Ghaziabad.

Delhi court slams cops for not filing report on 2020 city riots

A Delhi court has criticised the city police for failing to submit a status report on the investigation into a 2020 northeast Delhi riots case, nearly two months after it had ordered further inquiry due to gaps in the probe.

Three-day Shriram Shankarlal musical soiree to begin Friday

A star-studded musical extravaganza awaits Delhi residents this weekend, as several renowned artistes, including Indian classical sarod virtuoso Amjad Ali Khan, are set to perform at the three-day Shriram Shankarlal Music Festival.

Russia Attacked Ikea Store in Lithuania as Logo Shares Ukraine Flag's Colours: Probe

Lithuanian prosecutors accused Russia's military intelligence on Monday of orchestrating an arson attack on an IKEA store in Vilnius in May, and suggested it may have been targeted because the chain's logo uses the same colours as Ukraine's flag.

Worker fixing fault in NFC sewer dies, 2 hurt

'No masks, safety gear'

CM Meets BJP MPs, Discuss 'Viksit Delhi Budget 2025'

Chief minister Rekha Gupta on Monday held a meeting with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MPs to discuss the 2025-26 annual budget, which is scheduled to be presented in the Delhi assembly on March 25.

Eye on new rules for personal data, NCLAT defers Meta's CCI case

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on Monday decided to wait and see if the central government notifies the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules before proceeding with the appeals filed by Meta and WhatsApp against a 2024 order of the Competition Commission of India (CCI) that imposed ₹213.14 crore penalty on Meta for abuse of dominance.

Soni pens a poetic b'day wish for Alia Coni oni

Actor Soni Razdan marked her daughter, actor Alia Bhatt's 32nd birthday Saturday with a heartfelt poem.

US trade policies, global order on agenda of Raisina Dialogue

NEW DELHI: The fallout of trade and security policies of the Donald Trump administration in the US, the reshaping of the global order and the conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia are set to dominate this year's edition of the Raisina Dialogue, India's flagship conference on geopolitics and geo-economics that begins on Monday.

Stuck at ISS for 9 mths, Williams, Wilmore gear up to return home

WASHINGTON: A SpaceX capsule delivered four astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) early on Sunday in a Nasa crew-swap mission that will allow a pair of stuck astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, to return home after nine months on the orbiting lab.

US tariffs on China may hurt Indian exporters

MUMBAI: Repercussions of US President Donald Trump's tariffs on China will likely be felt not just on several domestic sectors but also on key export destinations for Indian companies as Chinese firms turn to less-taxing geographies.

The First, Untarnished Stretch of Yamuna

At the tri-junction of Delhi, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh lies Palla, where the Yamuna's waters still support aquatic life, and an entire community of people can still depend on its purity

Batter, leader: Delivering for champs

Skipper Harmanpreet timed her batting surge perfectly to help Mumbai Indians land their 2nd title

Ready to retaliate against any US attack, Iran Guards warn

TEHRAN/MOSCOW: Iran's Revolutionary Guards on Sunday threatened a \"decisive\" response to any attack, after US President Donald Trump ordered a wave of airstrikes against Yemen's Houthi rebels and warned Tehran to stop backing the group.

The Dogs' Tale @ SRCC: DUSU Prez vs DU Prof — What Went Wrong?

A video of Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) president Ronak Khatri in a heated argument with a professor of Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) has ignited a storm of controversy.

Chandrayaan-5 mission has got Centre's green light: Isro

THE MISSION WILL CARRY A 250KG ROVER TO STUDY THE SURFACE OF THE MOON: ISRO CHIEF NARAYANAN

Arsenal edge out Chelsea, Fulham beat Spurs

LONDON: Chelsea's challenge for a place in next season's Champions League faltered in a toothless 1-0 defeat at Arsenal on Sunday as Fulham beat Tottenham 2-0.

Poverty, Himalayas, RSS Shaped My Life, Says PM

I have close ties with Russia and Ukraine alike, have appealed to them to prioritize dialogue, diplomacy over military action, Modi says in podcast

LG, CM inspect Delhi's drains; direct cleaning be expedited

NEW DELHI: Chief minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday said that large parts of Delhi have developed in an unplanned manner, and the newly formed government is working with lieutenant governor (LG) VK Saxena to ensure that the city's infrastructure is regularly maintained.

Gabbard in India for key security meeting

What's on Gabbard's agenda

Ukraine-Russia truce deal could be reached in weeks'

WASHINGTON: US officials on Sunday expressed optimism that a Ukraine-Russia ceasefire deal could be reached in \"weeks\", with President Donald Trump expected to soon discuss the issue with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.

Bear trap building at IndusInd counter as RBI calms fears

IndusInd Bank's beaten-down shares may be prime for a rebound, for now, as the central bank's weekend assurance revives investor confidence, sparking a scramble for its shares.

Policy quagmires bog down flagship urban revamp plans

Urban development was the fifth of nine priorities of the 2024-25 Union budget.

AR Rahman suffers dehydration, son says 'he is doing well now'

To all our dear fans, family, and well-wishers, I sincerely thank you for your love, prayers, and support. My father felt a bit weak due to dehydration hence we went ahead and did some routine tests, but I'm happy to share that he is doing well now. Your kind words and blessings mean a lot to us. We truly appreciate your concern and continued support. Much love and gratitude to you all!

59 dead, 155 injured as fire tears through club in North Macedonia during concert

A fire tore through a nightclub in North Macedonia early Sunday, killing 59 people, apparently after on-stage fireworks set the venue ablaze, authorities said, announcing arrest warrants for four people.

Crude oil import prices drop to a 42-month low

India's average crude oil import price fell to a 42-month low of $71.20 a barrel in the first fortnight of March because of the Chinese slowdown, international efforts for a ceasefire in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict and US President Donald Trump's resolve to boost American oil output, though it's not a given that domestic retail prices will come down.