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Ensure least meddling by govt in society: PM

Let's build a society where government interference is minimal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said, adding that he has been fighting a war against state meddling in people's life for the past 10 years and was certain of accomplishing the task in his next five-year term.

15 seats across 3 states will go to polls for Rajya Sabha today

Elections for 15 Rajya Sabha seats across three states will be conducted on Tuesday.

CISCE defers chemistry board exam for Class 12

CISCE ANNOUNCED CANCELLATION IN A PUBLIC NOTICE THAT CITED UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES’ AS THE REASON

If you don't, we will: SC warns govt over Coast Guard women posting

The Supreme Court on Monday told the Centre that denying permanent commission to a woman Coast Guard officer on the ground that it is \"functionally different\" from the Indian Army and Indian Navy cannot be accepted in today's times, indicating that the court will step in if the government fails to remedy the situation.

Snarls over tractor rally in Ghaziabad, protest in Noida

Traffic on the NoidaGreater Noida expressway was affected briefly on Monday afternoon as farmers affiliated with the Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU-Tikait) reached Mahamaya flyover via the expressway and staged a sit-in protest there.

Gang dupes councillor, 600 families over LPG scheme

Fake identity cards from the ministry of Rural Development, forged letterheads bearing signatures of senior ministers and three to four \"young officials\" pushing for a registration camp for the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana - these were enough to convince the municipal councillor from central Delhi's Paharganj to set up a camp to provide LPG connections to households and distribute sewing machines among women.

MCD clears plan to clean all civic roads amid House row

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) on Monday decided to launch a project for mechanical sweeping of 12,000km of roads which are maintained by the civic body for end-to-end cleaning.

CM skips summons, ED says it will likely send a fresh notice

Chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday skipped the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) summons for questioning in connection with alleged irregularities in Delhi's 2021-22 excise policy for the seventh time, with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) arguing that a court will determine if he appears before the agency and alleged that the Centre was trying to pressure the party to quit the Opposition's INDIA grouping.

Delhi's Tilak Bridge, Ggm in nationwide railway revamp

Railway stations that look and feel like international airports, facilities such as water ATMs, modern restrooms, food courts, shopping areas, VIP lounges, LED display screens and infrastructure that is friendly to the differently abled and a lot more are in the pipeline for rail passengers.

Woman in Arabic script dress saved from Lahore mob

A woman wearing a dress with Arabic calligraphy printed on it was rescued by the local police in Lahore after an angry mob mistook the calligraphy for verses of the Quran and called for her beheading accusing her of blasphemy, according to reports.

Scientists make important progress towards developing antibody against most snake venoms

THE ANTIBODY WORKS AGAINST A FAMILY OF TOXINS THAT IS SECRETED BY A LARGE GROUP OF SNAKES, BUT NOT ALL SNAKES

Bazball falls as India's gen next hold fort against Eng

England learnt on Monday that \"Bazball\", attractive as it may be, is not the panacea for all of cricket's challenges and enduring mysteries.

PM launches railway infrastructure push

The biggest beneficiary of a developed India will be its young and their dream will drive the government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday as he virtually inaugurated around 2,000 railway infrastructure projects spanning revamped stations, new underpasses and over bridges worth ₹41,000 crore across India.

Sandeshkhali: TMC says will arrest Sheikh in 1 wk

The Calcutta high court on Monday paved the way for the arrest of controversial Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Sheikh Shahjahan, brushing aside claims by the state government that there was a stay on apprehending the strongman who is accused, along with some aides, of land grab, exploitation and sexual violence.

Taking on Kaun? was a major risk: Urmila on film turning 25

As the film and HT City complete 25 years, the actor gets nostalgic

All-round Kerr, Harmanpreet seal season's second win for Mumbai

On Friday, defending champions Mumbai Indians beat last year's runners-up Delhi Capitals to kick off the second season of the Women's Premier League. On Sunday, they brushed aside the challenge of the inaugural season's last-placed Gujarat Giants at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

In Dhoni's home turf, India unearth a Jurel

It was fleeting, but Dhruv Jurel saluting quietly in the backdrop of the MS Dhoni Pavilion could never have gone unnoticed.

Ashwin, Yadav and Jurel give India winning hand

Wicketkeeper helps trim first innings deficit with 90 before the spinners combine to skittle England for 145 in second innings

Arsenal hammer Newcastle to keep pressure on Reds

Arsenal's free-scoring Premier League form continued as Newcastle were blown away 4-1 at the Emirates on Saturday to move back within two points of leaders Liverpool.

No longer colouring tennis courts with the one-handed paintbrush

The one-handed backhand is steeped in the game's history, but only a handful of top pros play it now

Layoffs grip IT giants, hiring prospects dim

Headcount at India's top 10 IT firms employing a combined two million people fell by 76,572 last year, as companies retrenched workers in the face of a slowdown.

Govt plans talks to pay ₹3.48 L cr NHAI debt

To reduce the huge debt in the books of National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and lighten the debt servicing obligation that is taking up a big chunk of its budgetary allocation, the central government may begin talks with the agency's long-term bondholders to trim its 3.48 trillion debt in the upcoming fiscal, two people aware of the matter said on condition of anonymity.

Fewer flights lift fares in January, no easing likely

The number of domestic flights fell 2.3% in January 2024 to around 187,660

Philippines accuses China of trying to block vessel in SCS

{SOUTH CHINA SEA DISPUTE} 2ND SUCH INCIDENT IN TWO WEEKS

Parties agree on 'basic contours' of Gaza hostage deal, US NSA says

The United States, Egypt, Qatar and Israel have come to an understanding of \"basic contours\" of a hostage deal for a temporary ceasefire in Gaza, US national security adviser (NSA) Jake Sullivan said on CNN on Sunday.

British parliament must not bend to 'intimidation': PM

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Sunday that a decision by the House of Commons speaker to break with procedure due to threats facing some lawmakers over their views on the Gaza conflict sent a dangerous signal that \"intimidation\" works.

Trump wins S Carolina primary, closing in on GOP nomination

Nikki Haley is facing growing pressure to leave the race but says she's not going anywhere despite losing the state where she was governor from 2011 to 2017

31,000 Ukrainian troops killed since the start of Russia's invasion: Prez

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday that 31,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed in action in the two years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion. Zelensky said that the number was far lower than estimates given by Russian President Vladimir Putin's government.

7 killed as blast rips through UP firecracker factory: Police

Seven people were killed and 11 injured in an explosion at a firecracker factory in the Kaushambi district of Uttar Pradesh on Sunday, police officers aware of the matter said.

Raj man held for hacking, selling data from across 4 countries

The Rajasthan Police on Saturday arrested a 21-year-old man for allegedly selling hacked data of individuals and government organisations from across four countries, police officers aware of the matter said on Sunday.