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'Economic ties between India & US very special'

AMID US President Donald Trump's tariff threats, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday said that India and the US share a strong, multifaceted relationship and that the economic ties are 'very special'.

Festival of democracy begins: 103-yr-old, 92-yr-old former RBI official vote from home

VOTERS aged 85+ and Persons with Disabilities exercised their franchise from their homes on Friday as the Election Commission provided a home voting facility for the February 5 assembly elections in the capital.

SC stays order in Tiger Global treaty abuse case

The Supreme Court on Friday stayed a Delhi High Court order granting Tiger Global fund relief in a treaty 'abuse' case.

Election management bodies of 13 countries adopt Delhi declaration

THE chiefs and delegates of election management bodies from 13 countries on Friday adopted 'Delhi Declaration' at an international event hosted by the Election Commission of India (EC).

DLF profit increases 61% to ₹1,059 cr; sees record pre-sales

Real estate company DLF on Friday reported a 61% increase in its consolidated profit to ₹1,058.73 crore for the quarter ending December while sale bookings hit an all-time high of 12,093 crore driven by its super luxury project 'The Dahlias' in Gurugram.

K'taka govt to reply to guv for returning bills

THE Karnataka government has decided to give clarification to Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, with regard to certain bills that were returned by the latter.

IndiGo Q3 profit falls 18% to ₹2,449 crore on forex loss

The country's largest airline IndiGo's profit after tax fell 18.3% to 2,448.8 crore in third quarter of current financial year due to foreign exchange loss even as revenue grew on higher capacity and passenger traffic.

'I'm son of Amanatullah, don't need licence or RC'

THE Delhi Police has booked the son of AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan for allegedly flouting traffic rules and misbehaving with cops and has fined ₹20,000 for multiple violations, including riding without a helmet, reckless driving, and using a motorcycle with a modified silencer.

UWW threatens to suspend WFI due to political interferences

Once again the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) might get suspended by the international governing body, United World Wrestling (UWW) throwing the sport into further disarray in the country. The reason this time could be interference by the public and political authorities with the international affairs of the WFI.

Marriages are made in heaven: A Guwahati way

A group of women helped 65-year-old Jayaprabha get ready for the wedding.

Bill to rein in microfinancing companies in K'taka soon

The state government is planning to formulate 'Karnataka Microfinance Institutions (Regulation of Money Lending) Bill' to rein in microfinance companies.

Poll authorities rope in students to remind parents to vote

AHEAD of Delhi Assembly polls, the election authorities in the national capital have launched an initiative, ‘Sankalp Patra’, that aims to motivate parents to vote through schoolchildren.

Djokovic retires injured mid-match

NOVAK Djokovic retired injured from his Australian Open semi-final against Alexander Zverev on Friday and left the court to boos, with defending champion Jannik Sinner to face the German for the title.

Inquiry panel in Munambam land dispute looks like eyewash: HC

THE Kerala High Court on Friday observed that appointment of a commission headed by Justice CN Ramachandran Nair to inquire into the Munambam land issue looks like an eyewash.

Atishi smells 'conspiracy to kill Kejriwal', says BJP and cops hand-in-glove

CHIEF Minister Atishi and her Punjab counterpart Bhagwant Mann have written to the Election Commission (EC) demanding the restoration of security cover for AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal provided by the Punjab Police that was withdrawn.

'NMC yet to act on colleges over unpaid stipend'

RESPONDING to an RTI reply, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has refused to share the action it has taken against 198 medical colleges and institutions that have not paid stipends to undergraduate interns, postgraduate residents, and senior residents.

YSRCP MP Vijayasai, key aide to Jagan, retires from active politics

IN a major setback to the YSRCP, party Rajya Sabha MP V Vijayasai Reddy announced his resignation from politics.

Plot Skills Map Before Reforming Higher Edu

INDIAN students studying abroad are getting increasingly caught in geopolitical crossfires. A few years ago, thousands of students had to be repatriated from places as far-flung as Beijing and Canada. It depended on diplomatic prowess when Justin Trudeau followed by Donald Trump won their second terms.

1989-batch IAS Pankaj Joshi new chief secy

THE Gujarat government has officially appointed IAS officer Pankaj Joshi as the state’s new Chief Secretary, ending months of speculation about leadership succession.

Oppn MPs suspended for a day from Waqf panel

The meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf Amendment Bill witnessed unruly scenes on Friday after 10 Opposition MPs were suspended for a day amid accusations against chairman Jagdambika Pal of being partisan during the meeting.

Job security for ICC members important: SC

THE Supreme Court on Friday termed the plea for job security for members of Internal Complaints Committees (ICC) in private sector companies dealing with workplace sexual harassment as “important” and asked the Solicitor General of India for assistance.

Thakur takes on AAP, calls ruling party 'anti-women'

WITH less than two weeks left for the Delhi Assembly elections, BJP MP Anurag Thakur Friday launched a scathing attack on the ruling AAP, calling it a \"mahila virodi\" (anti-women) party.

Max temp touches 23.7 °C, air quality 'moderate'

THE city woke up to a thin layer of fog on Friday morning as the foggy weather again led to extended flight delays at the Indira Gandhi International Airport, causing inconvenience to air travellers.

Israel to miss deadline to withdraw from Lebanon

ISRAEL announced on Friday that the withdrawal of its forces from southern Lebanon would continue beyond the 60day period stipulated in a November ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah.

After AAP, now Punjab Cong adds muscle to party's capital campaign

Not only are the 300 leaders of Punjab AAP campaigning for their party candidates in the national capital, but the Punjab Congress has also mobilised its leadership, with approximately 250 members actively canvassing and criticising the ruling party in Delhi.

Field appraisal finds gaps? Negative mark for cities in Swachh Survekshan

With an aim to make a robust mechanism for recognising efforts for sanitation improvement across states under annual Swachh Survekshan, the ministry of housing and urban affairs (MoHUA) will penalise authorities if details of progress claimed don't match with field assessment.

Police issue traffic advisory for R-Day celebrations

DELHI Police has issued a traffic advisory for Republic Day celebrations informing commuters about the restrictions and diversions of traffic on several stretches of the city ahead of the R-Day parade.

IIT launches innovation centre in tie-up with B'luru institute

The Technology Innovation Hub (TIH) of IIT Delhi, i.e. IHFC, is collaborating with ten prestigious Institutes in India to establish Co-Innovation Centres (CIC).

EC rate card: ₹35/plate for chole bhature & ₹6/tea

AHEAD of the polls, the Election Commission (EC) has outlined the maximum rates that candidates can spend on various items for their campaign activities. These rates vary by district, with South Delhi and Central Delhi having their own specific prices.

Domestic violence: HC denies bail to woman accused of assaulting husband

THE high court recently emphasised the principle that gender cannot dictate leniency in cases of domestic violence, asserting that men, too, can be victims of cruelty in marital relationships.