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My apology was for the victims, not terrorists'

Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh on Friday clarified that his recent apology over the ethnic violence in the state was directed at the victims, not \"terrorists\".

Rana Urges US Court to Review Extradition Order

{26/11 ACCUSED} CITES 'DOUBLE JEOPARDY'

Allu Arjun Gets Bail in Theatre Stampede Case

The Nampally court in Hyderabad granted regular bail to top Telugu actor Allu Arjun on Friday in connection with the December 4 Sandhya theatre stampede that claimed the life of a 35-year-old woman and injured her son, people familiar with the matter said.

SC Gives UGC Six Weeks To Bring Anti-Discrimination Regulation

The Supreme Court on Friday directed the University Grants Commission (UGC) to notify within six weeks new regulations to combat caste-based discrimination and suicides in higher education institutions, clarifying that the fresh norms cannot be a mere \"ream of white paper\" but must be effective.

SP Injured in Manipur as Mob Attacks Office

The superintendent of police, along with several others, sustained injuries on Friday after protesters attacked his office in Kuki-dominated Kangpokpi district of Manipur to push for removal of central forces from Saibol village bordering Imphal East, officials aware of the matter said.

Shah pushes for renewable energy in island regions

The administrations of Lakshadweep and Andaman & Nicobar Islands have been asked to prioritize generation of energy through renewable sources, including solar panels and windmills, a statement from the Union ministry of home affairs said on Friday following a meeting, chaired by Union minister Amit Shah, to review the ongoing development projects in the two Union territories.

Protests over waste from Union Carbide plant

Two people sustained burn injuries after one of them attempted self-immolation in protest against disposal of toxic waste from Union Carbide plant in Pithampur area of Madhya Pradesh, officials said on Friday.

‘T’ for ‘terrorism’, not ‘tango’: India hits back at Pak jibe

Pakistan Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar had said it takes two to tango when asked about the possible resumption of trade with India

Missing C'garh Journalist's Body Found in Septic Tank

A 28-year-old journalist was found murdered on Friday in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, two days after he went missing while reportedly on his way to meet the brother of a local road contractor.

Court Acquits Three in Case Linked to Bihar Shelter Home

A special SC/ST court in Bihar acquitted Brajesh Thakur, the main accused in the Muzaffarpur shelter home sexual abuse case, along with two of his associates, related to the disappearance of 11 women from the shelter home due to \"lack of evidence\".

SC: Failure to appear in court separate offence

NON-APPEARANCE IS AN OFFENCE, IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER THE PROCLAMATION IS LATER NULLIFIED OR THE ACCUSED IS ACQUITTED, THE TOP COURT SAID

Extending All Help To Nurse On Death Row In Yemen, Says Mea

India on Friday pledged its continued support for the Maldives as the Indian Ocean archipelago grapples with economic issues, signalling a growing thaw in bilateral relations that went through a rough patch last year.

Fulfilling poll vows not Raj Bhawan's job: Guv

\"Raj Bhawan is not there to fulfill the political promises by any leader,\" said governor Shiv Pratap Shukla, while clarifying his stance on allegations by Himachal Pradesh revenue minister Jagat Singh Negi regarding delays in approving the government's proposal regarding the suspension of the Forest Conservation Act to allocate land to landless individuals.

SC: Disastrous to shift trial just because a politician is involved

THE BENCH WAS HEARING A PLEA BY A CONGRESS MLA, SEEKING THE TRANSFER OF A CHEATING CASE AGAINST HIM OUTSIDE M.P.

OUTSOURCED WORKERS AT IGMC STAGE PROTEST

A DAY AFTER SHAH'S REMARKS

Jammu Dist BJP Youth Leader Shot at by PDD Employee Over Parking

Kanav Sharma, president of Jammu district's Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM), was shot at and injured, allegedly by an employee of the power development department (PDD) in New Plot area here on Friday over a trivial issue.

Chargesheet Filed Against Kupwara Resident

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday chargesheeted one more accused in a 2020 narco-terrorism case relating to the seizure of 17 kgs of heroin along with cash in Jammu and Kashmir.

At 22°C, Shimla records warmest Jan day in 19 yrs

The state capital and \"Queen of hills\" Shimla on Friday recorded a high of 22°C, marking its maximum January day temperature since 2006.

NIA Attaches Property of Key Terror Operative

The NIA on Friday attached property of a key accused in a case relating to an encounter involving a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist in Jammu and Kashmir.

Valley braces for major snow spell from today, admn issues advisory

At least seven flights delayed and one diverted as visibility falls to 300m due to foggy conditions

Punjab Agri Dept Warns Farmers of Yellow Rust Attack on Wheat Crop

After the recent attack of pink stem borer on wheat crops, the Punjab agriculture department has issued a new warning to farmers regarding the potential threat of yellow rust disease in wheat fields.

Tribunal Okay 5-Yr Extension of Ban on SFJ

The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal, presided over by Justice Anoop Kumar Mendiratta of the Delhi high court, on Friday confirmed the Union government’s decision to extend the ban on Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) as an unlawful association under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).

Woman's body found in bed box in her flat

The Delhi Police on Friday discovered the partially decomposed body of a 24-year-old woman stuffed in a bed box at her flat in Dabri, officers probing the matter said, adding that they suspect her husband—who is currently missing—killed her.

Our work in Delhi a blessing, real aapda is BJP, says AAP supremo

Hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi dubbed the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) a disaster (\"aapda\") in a wordplay on its name, former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal retaliated by accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of being the real \"aapda\" in Delhi due to the deteriorating law-and-order situation and its internal struggles.

Over 20 injured in bus-tanker collision due to fog in Bathinda

Over 20 people were injured in a collision between a private bus and an oil tanker on the Bathinda-Dabwali highway on Friday morning.

Top court plans pan-India tags for vehicles to mark fuel-type

The Supreme Court on Friday announced its intention to invoke its constitutional powers under Article 142 to make it mandatory for vehicle owners across all states and Union Territories (UTs) to adopt colour-coded stickers for petrol and diesel vehicles.

Soon, no need for nod to withdraw PF cash during emergencies

According to changes being worked on, a member can self-approve their claim for the emergency withdrawal

CU Scripts History, Is 1st Pvt University To Win MAKA Trophy

LPU Bags 1st Runner-Up Position, GNDU Slips To 3rd Spot

Punjab, Hry Witness Sharp Dip in Day Temps

Dense fog blanketed Punjab and Haryana on Friday while the minimum temperature in the region hovered close to normal limits, India Meteorological Department (IMD) officials said.

HRY To Celebrate Savitribai Phule's Birth Anniversary Every Year: CM

Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday made a slew of announcements to mark the birth anniversary of iconic social reformer Savitribai Phule, including that the state government will now officially celebrate the day every year.