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Indonesia's volcanic eruption grounds int'l flights on Bali

Several international airlines cancelled flights to and from Indonesia's tourist island of Bali on Wednesday as an ongoing volcanic eruption left travellers stranded at airports.

Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy to lead Dept of Government Efficiency: Trump

US President-elect Donald Trump has announced that Tesla owner Elon Musk and Indian American entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy will lead the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, aimed at improving governance and curbing wasteful expenditures.

Gaza: 3 siblings among 6 killed in Israeli strikes

MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT

CENTRE RUSHES 20 MORE CAPF COMPANIES TO MANIPUR

The Centre has rushed 20 additional CAPF companies comprising about 2,000 personnel to Manipur in the wake of fresh attacks and law and order issues in the state, official sources said Wednesday.

L-G Saxena okays redeployment of CDVS amidst air pollution crisis

In a move to tackle the ongoing air pollution crisis in the national capital, Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena on Wednesday approved the redeployment of Civil Defence Volunteers (CDVs) for a four-month period from November 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025.

Biden meets Trump at White House; pledges smooth transition

US President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday met President Joe Biden in the Oval Office of the White House to ensure a smooth transition of power, a hallmark of American democracy which took a break four years ago.

Replenishing the parched land

A well-coordinated ‘Catch the Rain’ campaign in Rajasthan’s Salumbar district, led by District Collector Jasmeet Singh Sandhu, has led to sustainable water-harvesting initiatives in the region

A battle for breathing

As dawn broke yesterday, residents awoke to a choking shroud of smog clinging heavily over the city.

A transformative force

Generative AI-driven progress in the tribal district of Dantewada has brought forth meaningful changes in the domains of education, healthcare, and governance

Police lathicharge students at Panjab University over senate polls

Police lathicharged a group of students who took out a march at the Panjab University (PU) campus on Wednesday, protesting against the delay in holding the senate election.

Punjab CM bats for new highs for state

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday called upon all the intellectuals, academicians, industrialists, bureaucrats and other stakeholders to join hands for making Punjab a frontrunner in development in the country.

India calls on 'airshed neighbours' to tackle rising pollution pangs

Highlights air pollution as a pressing and shared challenge within the Indo-Gangetic Airshed

Punjab cut down on stubble burning by nearly 71%

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in NCR and adjoining areas on Wednesday praised Punjab for making strenuous efforts to bring down the stubble burning count by nearly 71% from last year.

No budging from students, commission amid Day 3 of protest

UPPSC EXAM DATE ROW

Blow for Sukhu as HC quashes appointments of 6 CPS

In a huge blow to Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, the Himachal Pradesh High Court on Wednesday quashed the appointments of six chief parliamentary secretaries (CPS) and directed the government to withdraw all facilities and perks granted to them from January 8, 2023.

Strengthen will and goals become easier: MP CM Yadav inspires aspirants in Kota

PM Modi's remarkable journey as a model of dedication and focus

Manipur's Imphal Valley observes shutdown, normal life gets affected

TRANSPORTATION OFF ROADS, GOVERNMENT OFFICES REMAIN ALMOST EMPTY

Min to hasten sanitation initiatives in Northeast

Taking a cue from a recent meeting, Union minister CR Patil emphasised the importance of hastened and targeted interventions to strengthen sanitation initiatives in the Northeast that would focus on community-orientated models and quick disposal of applications submitted for individual household toilets (IHHLs).

Haryana CM Saini announces classification in SC reservation

VIDHAN SABHA COMMENCES

PM Modi lays foundation stone for AIIMS Darbhanga; showers praise on Nitish Kumar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday showered accolades on Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, praising the alliance partner for bringing in good governance in a state which was previously reeling under \"jungle raj\".

Patna: 3 dead, 12 ill due to suspected food poisoning

Three persons died and 12 others fell ill due to suspected food poisoning at a state-run shelter home in Patna, an official said on Wednesday.

'TOP' disappearing from plates of poor due to 'failure' of PM Modi's policies: Congress

The Congress on Wednesday took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over high inflation rate of tomatoes, onions and potatoes, saying 'TOP' is disappearing from the plates of the poor due to the \"failure\" of his policies.

Try to stand on your own legs, don't use Sharad Pawar's photo: Supreme Court asks Ajit-led NCP faction

\"Tell your party functionaries that they won't use old or new video clips or use pics of Sharad Pawar\"

Congress 'shehzada' conspiring to scrap reservations, alleges PM

JHARKHAND ASSEMBLY POLLS

Amit Shah: If Maha Vikas Aghadi wins, Maharashtra will be ATM for Cong

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said that if the Maha Vikas Aghadi wins the November 20 Maharashtra Assembly elections, the state will turn into an ATM (automated teller machine) for the Congress.

Uddhav's convoy stopped at Maha-Goa border

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray's convoy was stopped at a check-post on the Maharashtra-Goa border in Sindhudurg district on Wednesday.

SC parked bulldozer in garage forever: Oppn leaders hail top court's verdict

WITH THIS VERDICT, BULLDOZER TERROR WOULD END

MHA tells Parl panel: 70% decline in terror incidents in J&K

Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed an over 70 per cent decline in terror-related incidents under the Narendra Modi government since 2019, according to a Union Home Ministry presentation to a parliamentary panel.

L-G advises CM to revise income limit for EWS admissions in pvt schools to Rs 5L

Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has strongly recommended to the AAP government in Delhi to raise the income limit for EWS category admissions in the private schools from Rs one lakh to Rs 5 lakh in view of vacant seats and higher minimum wages, officials said on Wednesday.

Winter action plan: Govt to set up 250 pagoda tents for homeless

The Delhi government has rolled out a winter action plan for the homeless as part of which 200-250 pagoda tents with a capacity to accommodate around 2,000 people will be set up and 16 rescue teams will be formed.