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Gold hits fresh record high of Rs 78,900/10g in Delhi

Gold prices touched a new all-time high of Rs 78,900 per 10 grams in the national capital on Wednesday, gaining Rs 250 due to sustained buying by jewellers, according to the All India Sarafa Association.

Israeli strikes kill 25 people in Lebanon

Israeli airstrikes pounded areas across Lebanon, killing at least 25 people, officials said Wednesday, including more than a dozen in a southern town where Israeli bombardments in previous conflicts are seared into local memory.

More than 140 killed as fuel tanker explodes in Nigeria

DEADLY TANKER ACCIDENTS ARE COMMON IN NIGERIA

Pak at SCO: Don't look at China's BRI through narrow political prism

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday rooted for Beijing's Belt and Road Initiative at the SCO summit here, saying such connectivity projects should not be viewed through a \"narrow political prism\" -- an apparent reference to India's reluctance to endorse it.

McLeodganj's Dal Lake is facing race against time

Nestled at an altitude of 5,823 ft in the ecologically sensitive foothills of the Dhauladhar ranges, the Dal Lake is just a stone's throw away from McLeodganj, the home of Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama. This natural water body is facing an urgent challenge of combating a decline.

Chhattisgarh ramps up fight against illegal liquor

The Chhattisgarh government has taken a significant step to curb the problem of illegal liquor sales by enhancing monitoring measures.

Bhopal to host two-day 'MP Mining Conclave 2024' from Oct 17-18

India's only diamond-producing state to display mineral wealth

Mumbai: 3 killed as fire breaks out in building

Three persons were killed after a fire broke out in a 14-storey residential building at the upscale Lokhandwala Complex in Mumbai on Wednesday morning, officials said.

Bahraich unrest: No net service as order limps back

Authorities beef up security along Nepal border

Oath-taking of 92 CBI sub-inspectors held at academy, director shares words of wisdom

28TH BATCH OF CBI | The oath-taking of 92 sub-inspectors of the 28th batch of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) took place on Wednesday. The function was conducted by CBI director Praveen Sood as the chief guest.

Indian delegation participates in Asia-Pacific conference on disaster risk reduction

A high-level Indian delegation, led by Union minister of state for home affairs, Nityanand Rai, participates in the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (APMCDRR) 2024 in Manila, the Philippines.

Shah hails Cabinet's decisions on MSP, Varanasi-DDU project

The Union Cabinet also approved an additional 3 per cent increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for central government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) for pensioners

SP gets battle-ready, deploys senior leaders for campaigning

Shivpal has been put in charge of the Katehari seat, Faizabad MP Awadhesh Prasad and Lal Bihari Yadav will oversee the campaign in Milkipur

Cashless treatment scheme of road mishap victims going nationwide?

VICTIM WOULD BE ENTITLED TO CASHLESS TREATMENT UP TO RS 1.5 LAKH

An undeniable problem

The Global Hunger Index report, 2024, has ranked India 105th out of 127 countries.

Inclusive growth for all

Viksit Bharat accelerates India's progress, creating opportunities for underrepresented groups with enhanced support for MSMEs, skill development, and access to credit, shaping a thriving economic landscape

A triumphant endeavour

By leveraging the Swachh Bharat Mission, Salumbar has been almost transformed into an ODF Plus district through participatory initiatives, solid and liquid waste management, and community involvement

Centre orders withdrawal of NSG commandos from VIP security

CRPF TO TAKE CHARGE | The Union government has ordered the complete withdrawal of the counter-terrorist commando force NSG from VIP security duties and handing over its nine \"high-risk\" VIPs to the CRPF by the next month, official sources said Wednesday.

MUDA chairman Marigowda resigns amid land allotment row involving Siddaramaiah

Amid a row over irregularities in the allotment of sites to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's wife, Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) chairman K Marigowda quit on Wednesday, citing health reasons.

Canadian PM admits he had no proof when he alleged Indian agents’ involvement

NIJJAR KILLING | Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday acknowledged that he had only intelligence and no “hard evidentiary proof” when he alleged the involvement of Indian government agents in the killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar last year.

PM Modi becomes first 'active member' of BJP

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday became the first person to be enrolled as the 'active member' of the BJP as he launched the party's 'Sakriya Sadasyata Abhiyan' here.

Naveen Patnaik turns 78, greetings pour in from across India

As Biju Janata Dal president Naveen Patnaik turned 78 on Wednesday, people from different walks of life including Odisha Governor Raghuvar Das, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan and DMK leader Kanimozhi greeted him.

Cong flexes muscles as 31 of 38 Hry MLAs meet Hooda

Development comes ahead of crucial CLP leader election

Ahead of polls, leaders trying to woo 'game changer' Jarange

Alarmed by the consolidation of Maratha votes, a factor believed to have dented established political parties in Marathwada region of Maharashtra in Lok Sabha polls, leaders of all hues are trying to mend fences with quota activist Manoj Jarange.

Saini gains second wind, to take oath as Haryana CM today

ELECTED LEADER OF BJP LEGISLATURE PARTY

Shinde unveils 'report card'; takes a swipe at MVA

Ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly polls, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday accused the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) of working with an anti-development vision, as he along with allies presented a \"report card\" of his government's work.

MLA Kartar Singh Tanwar moves Delhi HC against disqualification

Delhi MLA Kartar Singh Tanwar on Wednesday approached the Delhi High Court, challenging the Speaker's decision to disqualify him from the assembly.

Delhi's air quality stays 'poor' for third straight day

Delhi's air quality remained in the 'poor' category for the third consecutive day on Wednesday, with some monitoring stations recording levels that slipped into the 'very poor' and 'severe' categories.

SC asks L-G for personal affidavit on tree felling in Delhi Ridge area

The bench posted the case for hearing on October 22

Delhi govt to build 6-storey integrated facility for children at Sewa Kutir

The Delhi govt on Wednesday announced the construction of a state-of-the-art six-storey integrated building at the Sewa Kutir Complex at Kingsway Camp that will provide a safe and healthy environment for children under care. The current infrastructure of Sewa Kutir has significantly deteriorated, especially after the floods of 2023, according to an official statement.