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Streamline approvals for exploratory drilling, states told

THE MINISTRY'S FAC EXEMPTED SURVEYS INVOLVING FELLING OF UP TO 100 TREES

Top court issues guidelines on processing of mercy petitions in order to limit delays

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday laid down a comprehensive set of guidelines to ensure the swift and efficient processing of mercy petitions by death-row convicts, marking a significant development in the legal framework surrounding capital punishment and underlining the adverse effects of delays on both the convicts and societal confidence in justice.

Gadgil named UNEP's 'Champions of Earth'

NEW DELHI: The United Nations on Tuesday recognised ecologist Madhav Gadgil with the annual Champions of the Earth award, the UN's highest environmental honour, for his seminal work in the Western Ghats, a global biodiversity hotspot.

Centre looks to table bill on one nation, one poll in Parl

NEW DELHI: A bill to pave the way for simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and state assemblies ranks high on the Union government's agenda and could be tabled in Parliament in the ongoing winter session or the coming budget session, people familiar with the details said on Monday.

Oppn moves no-confidence motion against Dhankhar

NEW DELHI: Parties of the INDIA opposition bloc on Tuesday submitted a notice to bring a motion in Rajya Sabha for the removal of Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar, accusing him of \"partisan\" conduct as the chairman of the Upper House.

1.17mn children identified as 'Out of School', govt tells LS

THE MINISTRY'S DATA INCLUDE CHILDREN THAT HAVE NEVER ENROLLED IN SCHOOLS AND THOSE THAT HAVE DROPPED OUT

Kerala: 10 FIRs filed for default on loans from Kuwait bank

FIRs ARE PART OF A LARGE-SCALE FRAUD OF NEARLY ₹700 CRORE ALLEGEDLY BY AT LEAST 1245 HEALTH CARE WORKERS

Bomb hoax at 44 schools in Delhi cause chaos

NEW DELHI: At least 44 schools across Delhi received an email warning that explosives had been placed at their premises, resulting in panic and confusion on Monday morning as the institutes hurriedly evacuated thousands of alarmed students midway through their classes, even as security forces launched sweeping checks across dozens of campuses.

Toll in Kurla bus accident rises to 7; driver arrested

The toll in the BEST bus accident in Kurla West area of Mumbai rose to seven on Tuesday, police said, adding that the bus driver has since been arrested.

Raj inks pacts for sustainable financial development

JAIPUR: The Rajasthan government has inked memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with HUDCO, Bank of Baroda, and GoR-REC Limited for financial assistance in various infra and power projects to ensure a sustainable financial growth, officials said during the second day of the Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit 2024 on Tuesday.

'DISRESPECT TO ART': SINGER SONU NIGAM AFTER CM LEAVES MIDWAY

JAIPUR: Hours after singer Sonu Nigam performed at the \"Rising Rajasthan\" event, he made a public appeal to politicians in India, urging them to refrain from attending performances if they cannot stay for the entire event.

Singh: Raj is now a land of opportunities

● The dept will utilise the suggestions, expertise and resources of the Pravasi community to help Rajasthan take new strides across sectors BHAJAN LAL SHARMA, Chief minister

State will have US-like national highway network in 10 yrs: Min

In the next 10 years, Rajasthan will get a national highway network like the US which will ensure a robust growth in its trade and future economy, Union transport minister Nitin Gadkari said on Tuesday.

RATHORE URGES IMMIGRANT INDUSTRIALISTS TO CONTRIBUTE TO STATE'S PROGRESS

State minister of youth affairs and sports department Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore on Tuesday urged the immigrant industrialists of Rajasthan to contribute to the state's progress.

Singh: Raj is now a land of opportunities

JAIPUR: Rajasthan is no more just a desert state but a land of emerging opportunities, state medical and health minister Gajendra Singh said on Tuesday while highlighting the significant economic benefits and job creation potential of the India-US partnership.

22 years after, HC overturns acquittal in dowry death case

JODHPUR: The Rajasthan high court has overturned an acquittal in a 22-year-old dowry death case, convicting the in-laws of a woman who died in suspicious circumstances within three years of her marriage.

Anti-dowry law being used for settling scores, says SC

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday strongly criticised the growing misuse of Section 498-A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), commonly known as the anti-dowry law, noting that it is increasingly being exploited to settle \"personal vendettas\" or exert undue pressure on husbands and their families.

Wider support for WB CM as Oppn bloc head

PATNA: Two key constituents of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) backed West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday to head the Opposition coalition, adding to the growing call for a shake-up within the bloc that did well in the Lok Sabha polls but has flagged since.

SC TAKES NOTE OF ANTI-MUSLIM RANT BY JUDGE OF ALLAHABAD HC

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday took cognisance of reports surrounding controversial remarks made by Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of the Allahabad high court during a speech at a Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) event on December 8.

IB OFFICER HELD FOR HOAX BOMB CALL ON INDIGO FLIGHT TO KOLKATA

RAIPUR: An Intelligence Bureau (IB) officer was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly issuing a hoax bomb threat on an aircraft, 25 days after an IndiGo flight from Nagpur to Kolkata with 187 passengers on board was forced to make an emergency landing in Raipur.

MADHAV GADGIL NAMED AMONG CHAMPIONS OF EARTH BY UN

India's veteran ecologist, Madhav Gadgil has been named as one of the six 'Champions of the Earth' by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) for 2024.

Idiotic claims: Jay-Z responds to allegations of raping a minor after being named in the Diddy case

Rapper and businessman Jay-Z, who is also pop sensation Beyoncé's husband, has been added to a civil lawsuit accusing both him and rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs of allegedly raping a 13-year-old girl in 2000.

King hints Bollywood debut: Want to create original music for Hindi films

Having topped charts with his singles Tu Aake Dekh Le and Maan Meri Jaan as well as marking a surprise collab with musician Nick Jonas last year, King has a new landmark on his mind – Bollywood.

ANIMAL PARK TO GO ON FLOORS IN 2027

At the ongoing Red Sea Film Festival, actor Ranbir Kapoor recounted learnings from his debut film and spoke about his future projects in the pipeline, among other things

After Perth high, inconsistency in batting comes back to bite India

The heavy defeat on Sunday has again exposed a batting line-up that dominates but can also slump without a fight

Mera kasoor thodi hai: Diljit on black marketing of concert tickets

Actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh has responded to the criticism against him over his concert tickets being sold in black. During his recent performance in Indore, he addressed the issue and later, also took to Instagram to share a clip of the same on Sunday.

Mbappe 'can do better' as troubled Real Madrid visit Atalanta

MADRID: Real Madrid usually deliver in the Champions League when the pressure is on and their trip to face Atalanta on Tuesday is shaping up to be a crucial clash for the troubled holders.

HC accepts Mahindra undertaking on '6E' trademark

The Delhi High Court on Monday recorded an undertaking from Mahindra Electric Automobile Ltd, agreeing not to use the \"6E\" trademark for its upcoming electric car model, the BE 6, during the pendency of a trademark infringement lawsuit filed by InterGlobe Aviation Ltd, the operator of India's largest airline IndiGo.

Air India buys 100 more Airbus aircraft

THE AIRLINE SAID THE DEAL CONSISTED OF 10 WIDEBODY A350 AND 90 NARROWBODY A320 FAMILY AIRCRAFT.

Tata Motors, Kia India to hike vehicle prices from Jan

MARUTI SUZUKI AND HYUNDAI MOTOR TOO HAVE ANNOUNCED PLANS TO HIKE VEHICLE PRICES FROM NEXT MONTH