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Law minister promises funds for insurance cover to lawyers

Lawyers deserve to get medical and life insurance cover, Union law minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said on Thursday, assuring that the Centre will provide the necessary funds to accomplish the demand from the legal fraternity.

3 mortuaries, 94 bodies and a wait for last rites in Manipur

Violence in this northeastern state roiled by an ethnic conflict since early May has ebbed, but some of the dead continue to pay a price. There are 94 bodies in three mortuaries, two in Imphal and one in Churachandpur, that are yet to be claimed by their families.

Declared fit, rescued workers head home

Forty of the 41 workers, who were pulled out of the collapsed Silkyara tunnel in Uttarakhand on November 28, have been declared physically and mentally fit to return home after a thorough check-up at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in Rishikesh, officials familiar with the matter said on Thursday. The last worker, too, will be discharged once his medical report comes, the official added.

Issue raised with India at highest levels: US officials

The US may have first raised the issue of the possible involvement of an Indian government employee in an alleged plot to assassinate Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on American soil at least four months ago, and the issue has been raised at the “highest levels”, US officials said.

Fighter jets, helicopters, missiles in latest ₹2.23L-cr defence push

In a significant boost to the country’s self-reliance drive and the military’s combat readiness, India on Thursday gave its go-ahead to major projects worth Rs.2.23 lakh crore, including the purchase of more light combat aircraft (LCA), light combat helicopters (LCH), artillery guns and anti-ship missiles, and the upgrade of Sukhoi-30 fighters.

T'gana, Andhra cops clash at Nagarjunasagar dam site

Tension prevailed at the interstate Nagarjunasagar irrigation project site located on the Krishna river after Andhra Pradesh police allegedly clashed with their Telangana counterparts and took control over half of the project's spillway area in the early hours of Thursday, people familiar with the matter said.

High-stakes poll battle across 5 states ends as T'gana casts vote

Around 23 million people voted across 119 constituencies in Telangana on Thursday as the southern state recorded a poll percentage of 70.60% by 11 pm.

DPCC: 257 Paharganj guest houses extracting ground water illegally

A joint committee headed by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has informed the National Green Tribunal (NGT) that it has found that 257 guest houses at Paharganj in central Delhi are illegally extracting groundwater, and they have begun initiating action against these establishments.

3 multilevel parking lots to start, existing ones in doldrums

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is planning to begin operations at three of its new multilevel parking lots over the next month at Gandhi Maidan (Chandni Chowk), Amar Colony (Lajpat Nagar) and Nigambodh Ghat -- according to officials aware of the matter.

DU council approves proposals for dual degrees, teachers' promotion

The Delhi University's academic council (AC) on Thursday approved a proposal for dual degrees, allowing students to pursue two academic programmes concurrently, on the condition that one of the courses is through distance learning or in the online mode.

Minister orders Okhla STP be ready by Dec 31

Water minister Atishi, who was inspecting the development work of the Okhla sewage treatment plant on Thursday, said an ultimatum has been issued to the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) to start operations of the 564 million liters per day (MLD) plant by December 31.

How hospital with fake doctors thrived in the heart of Delhi

On a balmy November afternoon, the lane in Greater Kailash’s E block is like any other in the upscale south Delhi neighbourhood — a row of three-storey homes with manicured terrace gardens, most with tall gates guarded by bored watchmen, parked SUVs, and a row of Ashoka trees. In the centre, not out of place, is a building with a sandstone facade, with a board that says “Agarwal Medical Centre”. Two smaller signs, their red fading into the background, proclaims its credentials. One says, “Super Specialty”. The other, “Government Approved”.

Russian court bars LGBT+ movement, labels it 'extremist'

THE MOVE IS PART OF A PATTERN OF RISING CURBS ON EXPRESSIONS OF GENDER IDENTITY AND SEXUAL ORIENTATION

Henry Kissinger, divisive former diplomat with a disreputable legacy, dies aged 100

Former US secretary of state Henry Kissinger, a controversial Nobel Peace Prize winner and a key figure of American diplomacy in the post-World War II era, died on Wednesday at the age of 100, his consulting firm Kissinger Associates said, without providing details of the circumstances.

'A matter of concern': India on Pannun plot indictment

India on Thursday described a case filed in a US court against an Indian national for his alleged involvement in a plot to kill a Khalistani leader on American soil as a \"matter of concern\", and said follow-up action will be taken on the findings of an inquiry committee looking into the matter.

COP28 opens with the launch of climate 'loss and damage' fund

COP28 kicks off with disaster fund victory

India's Q2 GDP growth beats estimates at 7.6%

India’s economy grew 7.6% in the second quarter (July-September) of the year, exceeding analyst expectations comfortably on the back of higher government spending and a strong performance by the manufacturing and construction sectors. The number means India’s economy has expanded at 7.7% in the first half of the year.

Exit polls suggest Sunday cliffhangers across 5 states

A cliffhanger in Chhattisgarh with an edge for the Congress. A fierce battle in Madhya Pradesh with two surveys predicting a landslide for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). A closer-than-expected clash in Rajasthan, which has voted out the incumbent every time in the last 25 years. A neck-and-neck contest in Telangana between the challenger Congress and the incumbent Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS). And a hung assembly in Mizoram with a regional outfit likely emerging as kingmaker.

Dark Chocolate To Blueberries: Antioxidant-Rich Superfoods To Snack On

Antioxidants have the ability to protect our bodies against the limpacts of free radicals. In doing so, they potentially lower the likelihood of cardiovascular diseases, certain cancers and chronic conditions associated with oxidative stress. The good news is that these beneficial compounds are present in a variety of foods, with fruits and vegetables being notable sources.

Life In A Tunnel: How The 41 Banded, And Survived, Together

'Never lost hope; when food was not coming through, oxygen was'

Salman's Security Undergoes Review After Lawrence Bishnoi Threat

Actor Salman Khan has been advised by the Mumbai Police to take a fresh review of his security teams following a threat received from gangster Lawrence Bishnoi.

Vitamin K: Kaleidoscope Of Benefits For Skin

Vitamin K Aids Skin Health By Reducing Dark Circles, Enhancing Wound Healing And Improving Skin Elasticity

Prosus slashes Byju's valuation by half to sub-$3 bn

Dutch investor Prosus Ventures on Wednesday axed the valuation of Byju's by more than half to below $3 billion, in another setback for the edtech giant battling lenders, lawsuits and investigations.

KEEP YOUR GUARD UP AGAINST GERD

As GERD Awareness Month draws to a close, we take a look at the lifestyle disease and its rising incidence among the young

Though timing is a tad off, Vijay Hazare Trophy remains relevant

A home World Cup, the national team putting on a dazzling show and the entire nation glued to the action - it should be a shot in the arm for the 50 overs format in India, isn't it?

Syed Modi GP: Srikanth and Sai crash out early

Former world No.1 Kidambi Srikanth has endured a bleak 2023, not managing to shake off the foreboding start of three first round exits in January. The 30-year-old has not crossed the third round this year, but it has mostly been first round losses.

Haaland scores 40th as Man City rally from two goals down to win

Erling Haaland became the fastest player to score 40 Champions League goals as Manchester City came from 2-0 down to beat RB Leipzig 3-2 on Tuesday. The defending champions were on course for their first European defeat at the Etihad since 2018 when Lois Openda took advantage of shambolic defending to score twice in the first half.

Too wasteful and dependent on Mbappe, PSG get lucky with VAR

Penalty debate rages after late added-time equaliser denies Newcastle full points in Champions League

Centre sets ToR for 16th Finance Commission

The government on Wednesday announced the terms of reference (ToR) for the 16th Finance Commission (16th FC) for recommending a devolution formula for tax revenues between the Centre and states, and also suggest measures to augment states' resources for local bodies besides reviewing the existing arrangements for financing disaster management initiatives.

Go plans litigation finance for ₹12K cr

Lenders to finalise plan before January; expect financier in next two months