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16-year-old dies by suicide in Kota

A 16-year-old student, who was preparing for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE), allegedly died by suicide in the coaching hub of Kota on Friday, officials said on Saturday, making this the 20th such case this year.

Bhagwat's remarks a sign of inclusive policy: RSS insiders

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat's recent remarks in Pune where he spoke about a reconciliation with the past and steering clear of raking new disputes on the existence of temples and mosques showcases the outfit's move towards an inclusive and progressive organisation, senior functionaries said on Saturday.

POLICE DEPLOYED AFTER 'SHIVLING' FOUND IN JAUNPUR

Security has been beefed up following rumours that a \"shivling\" was found near a graveyard in the Jaunpur Nagar Kotwali police station area, a police officer said on Saturday.

18-YEAR-OLD HELD FOR KILLING MINOR STEPBROTHERS: COPS

An 18-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly killing his two minor stepbrothers by slitting their throats in Udalguri district of Assam, police said on Saturday, a day after the minors were reported missing.

AAP wins 26 councils in Punjab civic elections

The ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Punjab won 26 out of 44 municipal councils and nagar panchayats and one of the five municipal corporations in the state, the polls for which were held on Saturday.

T'gana CM again slams Arjun over theatre stampede, actor hits back

Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy on Saturday alleged that actor Allu Arjun attended the screening of Pushpa 2: The Rule at the Sandhya theatre, where a woman died and her son got severely injured during a stampede earlier this month, despite police denying permission a charge rejected by the actor who called the incident \"purely an accident\".

Woman, 3 children found hanging in UP village; husband absconding

Bodies of a woman and her three children were found hanging under suspicious circumstances at a village in Pratapgarh district in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday, police said.

'Data mapping needed along Myanmar border'

Union home minister Amit Shah on Saturday said the demographic data of people along the India-Myanmar border should be mapped so that it can help in fencing the boundary and stopping infiltration.

Consider NE's growth as duty: Shah

Union home minister Amit Shah on Saturday urged banks to prepare separate financial guidelines for the northeast keeping in mind its people and ground realities so that the region could witness all-round development.

3 MONTHS GIVEN FOR PARTIAL DEMOLITION OF SANJAULI MOSQUE

The Shimla municipal commissioner court granted the Sanjauli mosque committee three months to raze the unauthorised floors of the contested mosque on Saturday.

One dead, five trapped as building collapses in Mohali, owners booked

A 21-year-old woman died and at least five others were feared trapped after a four-storey building collapsed in Sohana village of Mohali district in Punjab on Saturday, police officers said.

Poll rules tweaked to restrict default public access to docs

AN OFFICIAL SAID THAT CANDIDATES AND AGENTS WILL CONTINUE TO GET ALL STATUTORY PAPERS, AS REQUIRED UNDER THE LAW

Delving into Delhi's mysteries

A group of history enthusiasts on Saturday morning gathered near the Town Hall at Chandni Chowk to discuss an important piece of the city's historical jigsaw puzzle - what is believed to be the last resting place of Dara Shukoh.

Govt schools of excellence students hold exhibition

Students from the BR Ambedkar Schools of Specialised Excellence (ASOSE), under the Delhi government, presented their performing and visual art talents at a two-day exhibition titled \"Lehar,\" held at Shankar's Centre for Children, Chanakyapuri, starting Saturday.

AAP refutes report of LG's nod to prosecute Kejriwal

The AAP on Saturday dismissed media reports that lieutenant governor VK Saxena has granted sanction to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to prosecute AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal in connection with alleged irregularities in the Delhi excise policy 2021-22, calling them \"false\" and \"misleading\".

AAP vows scholarship for Dalit students

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday announced the Dr Ambedkar Samman Yojana, a scheme to cover the cost of education for Dalit students pursuing higher studies at top foreign universities.

Delhi has most forest area among India's mega cities

Delhi continues to have the largest forest cover among India's mega cities, the State of Forest report, released by the Forest Survey of India has revealed.

FORMER AAP MLA FROM MUNDKA, GURDWARA PANEL MEMBER JOIN BJP

Former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) legislator Sukhveer Singh Dalal, who represented the Mundka seat between 2015 and 2020, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at a ceremony on Saturday afternoon.

Cold winds improve AQI, break 4-day streak of 'severe' pollution

Cold, northwesterly winds, nipping through Delhi at a speed of 8kmph, led to an improvement in the Capital's pollution levels on Saturday, breaking a four-day streak of \"severe\" air in the city.

89-year-old 'godman' booked over rape of woman disciple

An 89-year-old \"godman\" at an ashram in Timarpur, north Delhi has been booked on charges of rape after a 51-year-old woman accused him of raping her, police said on Saturday.

Capital's 3 ISBTS to get booths for prepaid autos

The three interstate bus terminals (ISBTs) in the Capital are likely to get prepaid auto stands soon, officials from the transport department said on Saturday, adding that space at the ISBTs is being created for parking of fixed numbers of autos.

UP BJP MLA among 16 booked for gang rape

A BJP MLA from Badaun district of Uttar Pradesh was booked on charges of gang rape and fraud on Saturday, police officials aware of the matter said.

2 injured in explosion to avenge marital dispute in Gujarat: Cops

THE MAIN ACCUSED AND THE MAN HIRED TO DELIVER PARCEL HAVE BEEN ARRESTED IN THE CASE, POLICE SAID

15 tableaux from states, UTs selected for parade

Tableaux from 15 states and Union territories have been selected to take part in the Republic Day parade, India's biggest ceremonial function, on January 26, 2023, government officials aware of the matter said on Saturday.

FORMER SC JUDGE APPOINTED CHAIR OF UN INTERNAL JUSTICE COUNCIL

Former Supreme Court judge Madan B Lokur has been appointed as the chairperson of the United Nations Internal Justice Council.

Highway site marked 'blackspot' but no action

The stretch of highway where an explosion from an LPG tanker leak killed 13 people on Friday was identified as a high-risk \"blackspot\" by Indian highway authorities, but safety improvements remained largely incomplete despite mounting casualties at the site, government records show.

FERRY ACCIDENT TOLL REACHES 15 AFTER ANOTHER BODY RECOVERED

The toll in the Mumbai ferry accident rose to 15 after the body of a seven-year-old was recovered on Saturday, officials aware of the matter said.

Highway fire toll rises to 13; 6-member SIT set up

The toll from Friday's catastrophic highway explosion rose to 13 on Saturday as authorities struggled to identify severely burned victims and searched for at least 13 missing people, while Rajasthan's high court demanded answers from officials about the circumstances that led to the disaster.

Navy chief holds talks to bolster safety measures

A day after he returned from an official visit to Indonesia, chief of naval staff Admiral Dinesh Tripathi flew down to Mumbai on Friday to review safety procedures in the aftermath of the collision between an undertrial special operations Rhib (rigid-hull inflatable boat) and an overloaded tourist ferry at Mumbai harbour on December 18 in which 15 people lost their lives.

Cong to hold weeklong stir against Amit Shah

The Congress will observe a weeklong campaign against Union home minister Amit Shah for his remarks against BR Ambedkar, party leaders said on Saturday.