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Body in parcel' case cracked, three arrested

POLICE have cracked the sensational 'body in parcel' case by nabbing the prime accused.

HC extends KTR protection till Dec 31

Court asks ACB, principal secy to file counter affidavits in Formula-E race irregularities case

3 BC leaders in race for T'gana BJP president post

THE race for the BJP state president post has picked pace with three leaders emerging as contenders.

570 acre meant for Chandaka oustees missing

SUSPECTING encroachment of a staggering 570 acre earmarked for rehabilitation of families relocated from Chandaka Wildlife sanctuary on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar, the forest department has asked Bhubaneswar tehsildar for immediate identification and updation of data of land patches.

Kerala High Court Clears Estate Land Acquisition for Wayanad Landslide Victims

THE Kerala High Court on Friday allowed the state government to proceed with the takeover of land to set up a model township for rehabilitating the Wayanad landslide victims.

Hyderabad second most expensive housing market after Mumbai: Report

HYDERABAD is the second most expensive residential market in the country after Mumbai, according to Knight Frank India's proprietary report, Affordability Index.

File report on varsity security, probe into rape case: HC to TN

GRILLING the Tamil Nadu government on the investigation into the rape of a student in the Anna University campus, the Madras High Court on Friday directed the state and university to file reports on the probe and the deficiencies in security and safety arrangements at the institution.

Withdraw circular on migrant kids' enrollment: SFI

DAYS after the Delhi government's Directorate of Education (DoE) issued directions to government schools mandating stricter admission procedures to prevent enrollment of illegal Bangladeshi migrant and Rohingya children, the Students Federation of India (SFI) demanded immediate withdrawal of the circular.

Dr Singh was a visionary leader: Kejriwal

THE AAP on Friday paid its final respects to the stalwart economist and former prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh.

Man duped of ₹8.5 lakh in job scam in capital

A 62-year-old man from south Delhi was allegedly defrauded of ₹8.5 lakh after being promised a job following an online interview, police said on Friday.

Essential drug supplies resume after health dept clears pending dues

THE persistent shortage of essential medicines in Delhi government hospitals is being addressed, with the health department recently clearing ₹90 crore in overdue payments to suppliers.

Man jumps to death from hosp's 5th floor

A 54-year-old man died on early Friday after he reportedly jumped from the fifth floor washroom at Jamia Hamdard Hospital in south Delhi, police said.

DU's plan to introduce courses on Bhagavad Gita draws teachers' flak

A Delhi University proposal to offer four value-addition courses on the Hindu religious scripture Bhagavad Gita has stirred controversy, with some teachers criticising the move.

Dallewal: SC issues notice to Punjab

Expressing serious concern over the deteriorating health and safety of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, 70, who is on an indefinite hunger strike, the Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to Punjab government and directed it to take all measures to ensure that he is given medical aid.

Plan to scrap public health nursing officers' posts

IN a surprising move, the Delhi government has proposed the abolition of posts of Public Health Nursing Officers (PHNOs) and replacing them with an equivalent number of nursing officer posts.

Delhiites to get reduced power bills

Govt says a surcharge component has been slashed, resulting in lowering of electricity bills

Cops Deport B'deshi Woman Living in City Illegally for Six Years

Amid the ongoing drive to check illegal immigrants staying in the national capital, the Delhi Police has deported a migrant Bangladeshi woman allegedly living unlawfully in the city for the past six years, an official said on Friday.

20-yr-old swallows razor after fight with father, survives

IN a distressing incident underscoring the urgency of addressing mental health issues, a 20-year-old man swallowed a shaving razor in a fit of anger following a heated argument with his father.

Man who set himself ablaze near Parl dies

A 26-year-old man who set himself on fire near the Parliament on Dec 25 died during treatment at RML hospital here on Friday, officials said.

Lack of clarity, evidence: HC acquits man convicted of sexual assault on minor girl

THE Delhi High Court has overturned the conviction of a man serving life imprisonment for alleged rape and sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and the IPC.

Court simplifies FIR quashing process for compromise cases

IN a landmark procedural reform aimed at optimising judicial efficiency, the Delhi High Court has introduced a new system for handling petitions seeking the quashing of First Information Reports (FIRs) based on compromises between parties.

Cops bust narco syndicate, seize ₹1 crore worth drugs

3 accused, including kingpin, arrested based on a tip-off, say officials

HC Grants Bail, Says Charges Not Filed Yet

The Delhi High Court recently granted bail to a man held in custody for over two years in a high-profile cheating case.

Rural, urban consumption gap narrows

The gap between urban and rural consumption narrowed as the average monthly per capita consumption expenditure grew 9% in nominal terms in rural areas and 8% in urban areas in 2023-24, the latest household consumption data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation showed.

MANMOHAN SINGH BELIEVED IN GROWTH WITH EQUITY

DR Manmohan Singh belongs to an era when politicians were respected for allowing institutions to flourish.

26/11 Plotter Dies of Heart Attack in Pak

PAKISTAN-based terrorist Abdul Rehman Makki, a key figure in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks that killed 174 people and injured over 300, on Friday died of a heart attack in Lahore, Pakistan.

HC okays burning of old man 'Pappanji' effigy

IN a first, Fort Kochi will see two large effigies of 'Pappanji' being torched as part of this year's New Year celebrations.

Memorial space to be allocated after today's cremation: Govt

Funeral at 11.45 am at Delhi's Nigambodh Ghat crematorium, says home ministry

8 killed, 26 hurt as bus plunges 20ft down in Bathinda drain

AT least eight people were killed and 26 others injured when a bus fell into the Lasara drain near Jiwan Singh Wala village in Punjab's Bathinda district on Friday.

Disney unveils new song from Snow White

DISNEY has unveiled a new song 'Waiting on a Wish' from the much-anticipated live-action adaptation of Snow White.