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INDIA bloc MPs sign motion to impeach HC judge

NEW DELHI: Opposition lawmakers on Wednesday started the process to bring a motion for the impeachment of a sitting Allahabad high court judge whose controversial comments on Muslims and majoritarianism during a Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) event three days ago triggered a storm of condemnation and calls for censure.

TMC's Banerjee apologises for remarks on minister Scindia

NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Kalyan Banerjee's controversial remarks against Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia triggered an uproar in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, with Speaker Om Birla expunging the comments and the senior Opposition leader issuing an apology to Scindia.

LS clears railways bill; Vaishnaw says won't lead to privatisation

NEW DELHI: The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the Railways (Amendment) Bill 2024, a legislation that Union railways minister Ashwini Vaishnaw assured would not lead to privatisation of the network.

Breakthrough in LS as Rahul calls on Speaker

NEW DELHI: A fragile peace between the Treasury and Opposition benches returned to the Lok Sabha on Wednesday after a meeting between Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, but the impasse continued in the Rajya Sabha ahead of a marathon discussion on the 75 years of the Constitution in both Houses.

Government removing roadblocks in front of young innovators: PM

We have introduced a new National Education Policy to nurture a scientific mindset. Govt is removing roadblocks in the path of country's youth by introducing reforms NARENDRA MODI, PM

BJP, Sena, NCP settle on 22-11-10 Maha split

Mahayuti's power-sharing pact

Jammu unique; Darbar move will be restored: Omar

Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said Jammu's uniqueness will not be allowed to diminish and asserted that his government will restore Darbar move.

Mere harassment is not enough to prove abetment to suicide: SC

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has ruled that mere harassment or actions intended to provoke anger cannot by themselves constitute the crime of abetment to suicide, cautioning against conflating general allegations with the legal threshold for penal charges.

Vandalism of Constitution replica triggers Violence

MUMBAI: Over 40 people were detained as violent protests rocked Parbhani in central Maharashtra for a second day on Wednesday over the vandalism of a replica of the Constitution of India near a statue of Dr B.R. Ambedkar in the city, prompting the administration to impose prohibitory orders, officers said.

INITIATIVE PROMOTES INDIAN LANGUAGES IN GOVT SCHOOLS

LUCKNOW: The state government's 'Bharatiya Bhasha Utsav-2024', which ended Wednesday, was held across Uttar Pradesh with the aim to promote Indian languages and cultures among students to ensure their bright future, said a government spokesperson.

BJP has politicised constitutional institutions: Akhilesh

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday said the BJP government had politicised constitutional institutions, due to which people were losing faith in them.

Reclaim encroached land, teach bullies a lesson: Adityanath

No one will be allowed to displace the weak or the poor, says chief minister at Janata Darshan

Helicopter rides for aerial view of Ram Temple coming soon

LUCKNOW: Tourists and pilgrims visiting Ayodhya will soon have the opportunity to view the Ram Temple from a helicopter.

MARTYRS OF KUKA MOVEMENT REMEMBERED

The sacrifices of many Punjabi freedom fighters have been overlooked in the history of India's independence, felt Punjabi scholars speaking during a seminar on \"Punjab's Freedom Fighters\" on Wednesday.

Actor Mushtaq escapes abduction, two detained

Veteran actor Mushtaq Mohammad Khan narrowly escaped a harrowing kidnapping and extortion plot, raising concerns about the safety of performers across the country.

Nccoeee announces nationwide stir over discoms' privatisation

Any unilateral move to privatise discoms in Uttar Pradesh would trigger an immediate nationwide protest by 27 lakh electricity employees, says committee

Admit cards issued, candidates to enter the exam centre only after iris scan

PRAYAGRAJ: The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) uploaded the admit cards of the candidates for the Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services (Preliminary) Examination-2024, commonly known as PCS (Pre)-2024, on its official website https://uppsc.up.nic.in on Wednesday.

Team formed to probe HP guv's fleet accident

LUCKNOW: A day after Himachal Pradesh governor Shiv Pratap Shukla's convoy met with an accident on Shaheed Path here, a police team was formed to investigate the incident, said sources in the police department.

LDA empowers prescribed authority to open seals on approved constructions

In a relief to property buyers, Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has simplified the process for opening seals on buildings that were sealed for being constructed without approval or in violation of original plans, provided they have approved mitigation maps.

Mohaan Road scheme: LDA to finalize sectors 6 and 7 by January

The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) plans to finalize sectors 6 and 7 of the Mohaan Road schemes by the coming January, following multiple delays in the launch of the project.

Trump mocks Trudeau, calls him 'governor' of the 'state of Canada' after threat of tariffs

US President-elect Donald Trump has taken a jibe at Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, calling him the \"governor\" of the \"great state of Canada\".

Despite lawyers' strike, judicial officers must discharge duty: HC

PRAYAGRAJ: Taking a serious note of continuous strike in district courts causing hardship to litigants, the Allahabad high court has expressed the view that even if there is strike by lawyers, the judicial officers must discharge their judicial function.

How UP Board plans to stop mass copying

With little more than two months left for the upcoming UP Board examinations, officials are confident that their efforts over the last five years to stop mass copying will bear fruit.

Vashu Bhagnani files FIR against Ali Abbas Zafar

In a significant escalation of the controversy surrounding the film Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, producer Vashu Bhagnani has lodged a First Information Report (FIR) against the film's director Ali Abbas Zafar, co-producer Himanshu Mehra, and finance head Ekesh Randive.

Dharmendra summoned by Delhi court in Garam Dharam Dhaba cheating case

The Patiala House Court in Delhi recently issued summons against veteran actor Dharmendra, 89, and two others in a cheating case related to the Garam Dharam Dhaba franchise.

Gurleen Pannu: Became a stand-up comic accidentally

Comic performer Gurleen Pannu, known for her spontaneity and one-liners, says, \"There is no such thing as man's bastion as long-ago women in the field of entertainment have proved their mettle.\"

Change in the air as India get ready for Brisbane test

The final nets session in Adelaide gives indications of possible changes in line-up after the pink-ball Test loss

Sunny Deol confirms Ramayana role, says it will be like Avatar

A day after actor Ranbir Kapoor confirmed his role as Shri Ram in filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana, actor Sunny Deol has become the next cast member to acknowledge his involvement in the two-part franchise.

Gyanendra Pandey Starts new innings

LUCKNOW: Gyanendra Pandey has always been good for Uttar Pradesh cricket.

Restoring inflation-growth balance key task for new guv

MUMBAI: Restoring the growth-inflation balance will be the most important task ahead for the new Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra as he takes charge on Wednesday, said the outgoing Governor Shaktikanta Das.