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NO DIFFERENCES WITH HIGH COMMAND: REVANTH

ESCRIBING the past 11 months of the Congress government in Telangana as a story of success, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy says that he is planning for the next nine years as the party will win at least two terms based on its performance.

Naidu concerned over power sector

Andhra CM blames Jagan govt for tariff hike, assures consumers of no further increase

K'taka yoga teacher assaulted & buried, but survives

AN incident where a yoga teacher was allegedly kidnapped and assaulted by four supari killers and dumped in a forest area, believing her to be dead, has been reported from Dibburhalli police limits in Chikkaballapur district.

HC awards ₹1.1 cr damages to EPS in defamation case

EXPRESSING concern over character assassination of individuals on social media with no restriction, the Madras High Court on Thursday ordered Dhanapal, brother of the prime accused Kanagaraj (deceased) in the Kodanad heist-cum-murder case, to pay ₹1.1 crore as damages to Edappadi K Palaniswami for linking the AIADMK general secretary with the crime.

HC closes case on ban of Rushdie's 'The Satanic Verses'

THE Delhi High Court has closed a longstanding case challenging the alleged 1988 ban on importing India-British writer Salman Rushdie's controversial novel, The Satanic Verses, after customs authorities failed to produce any record of the notification purportedly enforcing the ban.

Temple board to adopt eco-friendly initiatives to make Sabarimala green

Ahead of the annual pilgrimage season at Sabarimala, Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) authorities have initiated a slew of measures, including getting rid of plastic items from devotees' chattels and 'Irumudikettu,' a ceremonial sacred bundle, to make the hill shrine more eco-friendly, and make the pilgrimage hassle-free.

Police complaint over 'death threat' to Bihar MP Pappu Yadav from Bisnoi gang

BIHAR Independent MP Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav allegedly received a death threat from a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, claimed a complaint lodged with the Delhi Police on Thursday.

'Substantial evidence': Court denies bail to woman in child trafficking case

A Delhi court has dismissed the second bail application of Pooja Kashyap, an accused in a high-profile child trafficking case, citing substantial evidence of her involvement.

Pressured to cancel seminar of ambassadors: JNU official

FOLLOWING a controversy over the JNU allegedly cancelling seminars of ambassadors from West Asian countries, a former seminar coordinator of the university has filed a complaint against the Centre for West Asian Studies chairperson, claiming that she was pressured to call off the events.

Lancet study linking 33k deaths per year to pollution false : CPCB; AQI plunges to 'severe'

THE Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), in its submission to the National Green Tribunal (NGT) over a recent Lancet study linking air pollution to an estimated 33,000 deaths annually in ten major Indian cities, claimed that the study's methodology might not accurately represent the country's specific air quality challenges or mortality rates.

AAP MLA booked for 'obstructing' MCD probe

AAM Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Jai Bhagwan and several of his associates have been booked for \"obstructing\" Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) officials from inspecting a slaughterhouse, the police officials said on Thursday.

MCD goes digital for collection of property tax

In a significant step toward making property tax collection more transparent and efficient, the MCD has rolled out a range of digital tools aimed at simplifying the process for Delhi residents.

BJP blocking Chhath Puja in Hauz Khas: AAP

AAM Aadmi Party on Thursday accused the BJP of blocking Chhath Puja in Hauz Khas Village and filing FIRs against devotees.

BJP alleges financial irregularities in power discoms; AAP hits back with 'free electricity' claim

THE Delhi BJP has alleged massive financial irregularities are ongoing in power distribution companies BSES and BYPL, involved in electricity supply, and it is crucial to have their accounts audited by the CAG or undergo judicial scrutiny.

Proton Mail again under scanner

HC questions how a woman was able to use the platform despite claims of it being banned

PhD scholar from Odisha gangraped, three arrested

IN a case of sexual assault, a highly qualified woman from Odisha was gangraped in the national capital last month, police informed on Thursday.

Transition of power will be peaceful: Biden

A day after Republican nominee Donald Trump emerged victorious in the presidential elections, US President Joe Biden said his administration would ensure a smooth and peaceful transfer of power.

Consular aid off as Canada fails to offer security

CANADA's failure to provide security assurance to Indian diplomats facing threats from Khalistani radicals, forced the India Consulate General in Toronto to cancel consular camps over the weekend.

Now, Ayurveda Biology in the UGC-NET

AYURVEDA Biology has now been introduced as a subject in the UGC-NET exam, the University Grants Commission (UGC) announced on Thursday.

After SC rap, Centre doubles fines for stubble burning as AQI severe

TO combat the worsening air quality in the national capital, the Centre has doubled penalties for farmers who burn crop residue in Delhi-NCR and nearby states.

Jet liquidation flight rostered as SC claims there's no alternative

Orders forfeiture of Jalan-Kalrock consortium's ₹200 cr

'I DO HAVE AN AUDIENCE IN MIND-ME'

With his new film Despatch, which had its India premiere at MAMI Mumbai Film Festival this year and is streaming soon on ZEE5, Kanu Behl decides to steer clear of genre tropes.

Weaving green dreams

Mandeep Nagi's journey embodies the idea that our roots can shape lifelong passions

WINTER COMES KNOCKING AT THE NCR MARKETS

With Diwali being close to a weekend this year, most of us took advantage of the surprise long weekend with festivities prolonging just a little more than usual.

'GOLDEN AGE FOR U.S.'

\"This was a movement like nobody's ever seen before, and frankly, this was, I believe, the greatest political movement of all time,\" says Donald Trump

INDIA'S BENCH STRENGTH IN CHESS

INSIDE the cavernous playing hall at the Anna Centenary Library, Levon Aronian has just gone for a walk. Facing Arjun Erigaisi, the US GM, one of the best ever the world has seen in the game, has disappeared, perhaps to help himself to a beverage.

Ramayana to be in two parts, release dates out

The release date of Nitesh Tiwari's upcoming mythological epic Ramayana, starring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama and Sai Pallavi as Sita, is out.

Holders Madrid & Man City stunned, statement victory for Liverpool

VIKTOR Gyokeres scored a hat-trick as Ruben Amorim's Sporting Lisbon stunned Manchester City with a 4-1 win in the Champions League on Tuesday, while Liverpool trounced Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen and AC Milan beat holders Real Madrid in Spain.

Not yet informed of host city/region for 2036 Oly: IOC

INDIA is yet to decide on a host city or region for the 2036 Olympics (bid).

Dhull scores another ton for Delhi

YASH Dhull continued his good form with a second century of the season, but left-arm spinner Nishunk Birla's six-wicket haul helped Chandigarh bowl out Delhi for a below-par 276 on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy match in Chandigarh.