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PM set to hold a roadshow, rally in Ayodhya on Dec 30

AYODHYA: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to hold a roadshow and address a public meeting in Ayodhya on December 30, after inaugurating the Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram International Airport and the redeveloped railway station in the temple town.

Now, I do not have anything to do with wrestling: Brij Bhushan

Former WFI chief reacts after the sports ministry suspended the newly elected Executive Committee

Drone that hit ship was fired from Iran, says US

The drone that struck a Japanese-owned chemical tanker in the Arabian Sea on Saturday was fired from Iran, the US Department of Defense said on Sunday, an attack that came at a time of heightened fears of maritime trade being targeted further west in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.

Centre suspends WFI over various violations

Union sports ministry suspends the newly elected WFI executive committee and directs IOA to form an ad-hoc committee to run the federation

Priyanka, Parineeti never offered any help: Meera Chopra

Safed Actor Meera Chopra has claimed that her cousins, actors Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Parineeti Chopra, have \"never helped her\" and that the feeling of \"sisterhood\" between her and the two is somehow missing.

'THINGS HAVE TAKEN OFF FOR ME THIS YEAR'

Manish Raisinghan talks about his growth as an actor in 2023 and trying his hand at writing

Sweet Jesus! Christmas goodies flying off the shelves

Step into any bakery around Christmas, and you are sure to be greeted by the sight of red and white balloons, precariously perched Santa hats and tinsel-adorned interiors. The aroma of sinfully rich, Christmas-special baked goodies only adds to the attraction, making it irresistible for Delhiites to pay a visit to the city's oldest bakeries and indulge their sweet tooth during the holiday season.

Time for the Athletes Commission to become truly functional: Bindra

Abhinav Bindra, a Beijing Olympics gold medallist and vocal advocate of athletes' rights, has called for a “truly active and functional Athletes Commission” in sports bodies to ensure sportspersons’ rights are safeguarded and incidents of sexual harassment of athletes minimised.

Alvarez brace seals City's Club WC title

Julian Alvarez scored the fastest ever goal in a Club World Cup final as Manchester City thrashed Brazilian side Fluminense 4-0 on Friday to cap a remarkable year by capturing their fifth trophy of 2023.

Harmanpreet's 'magical golden arm' sets up fascinating final day of lone Test vs Aussies

On the field as a substitute, Harleen Deol was shining the ball vigorously as Rajeshwari Gayakwad walked to the top of her run-up. After toiling away for a couple of hours, India had finally broken Australia’s third-wicket partnership in the previous over. With their first innings lead quickly evaporating, the hosts were desperate to strike another blow as Harleen kissed the ball for good luck before tossing it to Rajeshwari.

India will need a dash of the good, old Bumrah wizardry

With Shami missing, the supporting cast isn't as stellar but the pacer isn't called a genius for nothing

Open AI in talks to raise funds at $100bn valuation

OpenAI is in early discussions to raise a fresh round of funding at a valuation at or above $100 billion, people with knowledge of the matter said, a deal that would cement the ChatGPT maker as one of the world's most valuable startups.

Top court declines to fast-track 2020 election interference trial

The US Supreme Court declined on Friday to immediately hear former president Donald Trump's claim that he is immune from prosecution, potentially delaying his 2020 election interference trial.

Israel strikes 2 homes, kill more than 90 Gazans

Israel's offensive has been one of the most devastating military campaigns in recent history, displacing nearly 85% of Gaza's 2.3 million people

Orders on phone surveillance exempted from RTI: Delhi HC

The Delhi high court has held that orders for surveiling a mobile phone by a government agency exempted from disclosure under the Right to Information (RTI) Act of 2005, saying that such directions might have been issued during an investigation following proper authorisation and that any revelation could impede the probe.

Terrorist killed, J&K infiltration bid foiled

The army foiled an infiltration bid along the India-Pakistan international border in Khour sector of Akhnoor sub division in Jammu district during the intervening night of Friday and Saturday, killing at least one terrorist, officials familiar with the matter said.

India strengthening infrastructure at border with eye on security: EAM

The country is making its border infrastructure robust with the seriousness it deserves to strengthen national security, with the construction of roads, bridges and tunnels along the China border at a much faster pace compared to what was achieved in previous decades, external affairs minister S Jaishankar said on Saturday.

Centre boosts infra in ease of travel push

Passengers travelling during the peak travel season this winter can expect reduced inconvenience at 16 key airports, as the government has boosted security infrastructure to ensure ease of travel

Transition away from coal not likely in near future: Govt to RS

India’s transition away from coal or “just transition” will not happen in the foreseeable future, the Coal Ministry informed the Rajya Sabha on December 11.

5 of maintenance firm held after lift falls in Noida high-rise, injuring nine

A day after nine people were injured at a high-rise commercial tower in Noida when a lift went into free fall from the eighth floor and plunged to the basement, five executives of a private firm responsible for the elevator's maintenance were arrested on Saturday, said police officers familiar with the matter.

MCD orders 'desealing' of shops sealed in 2017

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) on Saturday passed a resolution for immediately de-sealing commercial properties located in Local Shopping Complexes (LSC) that were sealed in 2017-18 on the direction of the Supreme Court appointed monitoring committee for violation of building bylaws.

Delhi govt to host week-long cultural events across Capital

Delhi will host a variety of cultural programmes with artistes from states across India from December 24 to 30. The department of art, culture, and languages, in collaboration with several academies and the tourism department, issued a week-long cultural calendar of Delhi on Saturday.

Bharadwaj: Had directed audit by secy, he didn't act

Health minister Saurabh Bharadwaj on Saturday said that he had flagged the issue of supply of sub-standard medicines to Delhi government hospitals and asked the lieutenant governor to suspend the health secretary and take action against directorate general of health services (DGHS), but no action was taken against the two officials.

LG orders CBI probe in 'substandard' drugs at Delhi hospitals, clinics

I am anguished that lakhs of patients are being supplied fake drugs... these are a grave threat to the public health and safety...

Cong's new National Alliance Committee holds its first meeting

The recently formed National Alliance Committee (NAC) of the Congress held its first meeting here on Saturday, convener of the committee Mukul Wasnik said. The committee will now hold meetings with state leaders to decide on seat sharing, Wasnik said.

Maratha quota activist to start indefinite strike from Mumbai on Jan 20

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil on Saturday announced that he will continue to seek reservations for the community by undertaking another indefinite hunger strike from January 20 from Mumbai if the government does not meet their demand.

Navy scrambles jets after suspected drone hit on merchant ship

A merchant vessel bound for Mangalore was struck by a drone off India’s west coast, officials and maritime security agencies said on Saturday, an attack that comes at a time of heightened fears of maritime trade being targeted further west in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.

'1 nation, 1 student ID' to be extended to schools

The government is likely to soon extend its one nation, one student ID initiative to schools to ensure seamless integration with higher education, as envisaged in the National Education Policy 2020, officials said.

SAMAJWADI PARTY SAYS IT WILL NOT ACCEPT BSP ENTRY IN INDIA GROUPING

The Samajwadi Party (SP) on Saturday reiterated that it was against the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) joining the bloc of 28 Opposition parties, a day after Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Ajay Rai urged BSP president Mayawati to “seriously consider” joining the grouping.

U'KHAND MURDER: BULLDOZER DRIVER TESTIFIES ORDER CAME FROM MLA

The driver of a bulldozer that demolished part of a resort, which is owned by the son of expelled BJP leader Vinod Arya and where a 19-year-old receptionist was killed last year, has told a court that he did so on the instructions of BJP MLA Renu Bisht and the then sub-divisional magistrate (SDM) Pramod Kumar, prompting the Opposition to accuse the ruling party of trying to destroy evidence in the case.