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India, EU Vow to Protect, Promote Human Rights

India and the European Union (EU) on Wednesday agreed to safeguard the freedom, independence and diversity of civil society organisations and other stakeholders such as journalists as part of their shared commitment to uphold human rights.

SC Slams Centre Delay In Drafting Safety Panel For Mullaperiyar Dam

The Supreme Court on Wednesday called for the Centre's response to a petition over the structural safety of the century-old Mullaperiyar dam in Kerala and sought to know why a committee, which was required to assess the structural safety of dams under the Dam Safety Act of 2021, not formed yet.

Wilson, Dhawale Get HC Bail in '18 Koregaon Violence Case

The Bombay high court on Wednesday granted bail to Rona Wilson and Sudhir Dhawale, two men arrested in connection with the violence in Bhima Koregaon in 2018, after noting their long period of incarceration and the unlikeliness of the trial concluding anytime soon.

Draft Rules Align With Global Trends: UGC

The new draft University Grants Commission (UGC) regulations on faculty recruitment and promotions in higher education institutions provide \"greater clarity\" about the role of the chancellor in selecting the vice-chancellor, UGC chairperson M Jagadesh Kumar said on Wednesday, as he denied allegations of the recently released draft norms granting governors broader control over V-C appointments.

SC, govt spar on uniform judicial salaries, pensions

THE COURT NOTED THE NEED FOR FINANCIAL SECURITY AND UNIFORM SERVICE CONDITIONS TO MAINTAIN THE JUDICIARY'S INDEPENDENCE AND EFFICACY

Merit Must Guide Judges' Selections

INTERVIEW JUSTICE CT RAVIKUMAR, FORMER SUPREME COURT JUDGE

Foreign secretary meets Taliban minister for first time in Dubai

The Afghan Taliban conveyed its \"sensitivities to India's security concerns\" as foreign secretary Vikram Misri met the Taliban's acting foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi for the first time in Dubai on Wednesday.

2 JEE Aspirants Found Dead in Kota Hostels, Cops Suspect Suicide

Two students preparing for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) for admission to undergraduate engineering course were found dead in separate incidents in Rajasthan's Kota district, police said on Wednesday, suspecting both to be cases of suicide.

Anna varsity case accused DMK supporter, not member: Stalin

Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin admitted on the floor of the state assembly that the accused in the Anna University sexual assault case is a sympathiser of his Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, but not a member and promised that his government would ensure justice for the survivor.

Govt probing if Starlink used in Manipur: Officials

Central agencies are conducting a probe to check the potential usage of Starlink internet services in Manipur after security forces recovered an antenna and router in the strife-torn state last month, officials aware of the matter said.

KTR's lawyer can watch questioning, not join: HC

The Telangana high court on Wednesday allowed a lawyer to accompany Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president KT Rama Rao to the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) office for questioning in connection with the probe into the Formula E race case.

Roll Out Scheme For Cashless Treatment In Accident Cases: SC

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Centre to implement a 2022 scheme for cashless treatment to motor vehicle accident victims during the \"golden hour\", the first hour after the accident, and also asked General Insurance Council (GIC), apex body of insurance companies, to set up a portal for expeditious processing of compensation claims for hit and run accident victims by March 14.

Speeding truck runs over Maha woman, son

A 37-year-old woman and her four-year-old son were killed on Wednesday after a speeding truck mowed them down in Kalyan area of Thane district in Maharashtra, police said, adding that they have detained the truck's driver.

6 die, many injured in stampede at Tirupati

At least six people died and several others were injured in a stampede at Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday evening as hundreds of devotees jostled for tickets for a religious event in the temple town, officials said.

'Andhra a land of possibilities': Modi launches ₹2L-cr projects

The Centre will work with Andhra Pradesh in realising its vision of becoming a nearly $2.5 trillion economy by 2047, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday as he laid the foundation stone and launched projects worth ₹2 lakh crore in Visakhapatnam, including the country's first Green Hydrogen Hub under National Green Hydrogen Mission.

Ramjas prof steps down from DU role

A professor at Delhi University's Ramjas College—accused of sexual harassment by a student in December—stepped down on Wednesday from his role as the Joint Dean of Students' Welfare at DU.

Is setting up protest site enough to attract UAPA, asks Delhi HC

Is it your case that only setting up a protest site is enough for UAPA or those protest sites resulted in violence? But the most important thing is intent under UAPA which has to be established. DELHI HIGH COURT

IMD issues orange alert for dense fog

THE MET DEPT HAS PREDICTED A DIP IN MINIMUM TEMP OVER THE NEXT 2 DAYS, AND SAID PARTS OF NCR MAY RECORD RAIN OVER THE WEEKEND

Plan to rehabilitate Hindu refugees a policy matter: HC

The Delhi high court on Wednesday refused to pass an order directing the Centre and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government to grant rehabilitation packages to Hindu refugees from Pakistan who were granted citizenship, saying that it was not empowered to take a call as it is an issue of policy.

Delhi HC Gets 2 Judges, Strength Now At 37; 23 Vacancies Remain

Two additional judges were sworn in at the Delhi High Court on Wednesday, raising the total number of judges to 37, against an authorised strength of 60.

2 Girls Rescued From Maha, 23-Yr-Old Held

The Delhi Police have arrested a 23-year-old man who \"groomed\" two sisters aged 12 and 14 years, and then convinced them to run away from their home in northwest Delhi and meet him in Jalgaon district in Maharashtra, officers said.

10 Schools Get Hoax Bomb Threats

Most of the Schools That Received the Threat Mail Are in South Delhi, Said Officials

DJB flags over 20k illegal borewells in city impacting groundwater level

The Delhi Jal Board (DJB) has informed the National Green Tribunal (NGT) that it has identified at least 20,625 illegal borewells across the Capital, and directions to seal them have been issued to district magistrates (DMs) in the respective areas in a bid to prevent groundwater extraction.

Enforcement Agencies Hold Inter-State Poll Prep Meeting

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday dismissed Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ramesh Bidhuri's controversial remarks about her cheeks as \"ridiculous,\" urging political leaders to focus on real issues concerning Delhi's residents ahead of the elections.

Cong says will provide ₹25L health insurance

THE PARTY SAID ITS SCHEME WILL BE ACCESSIBLE TO ALL RESIDENTS, REGARDLESS OF ECONOMIC STATUS

Touring ‘Sheesh Mahal’ model is BJP’s flashy campaign push

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has started setting up scaled architectural models of 6 Flag Staff Road, the contentious bungalow Arvind Kejriwal lived in during his time as chief minister, at its rallies and events in the city ahead of the February 5 elections, sharpening its attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) over allegedly lavish modifications made to the Civil Lines bungalow.

Health Official Writes To Prez Challenging Her Suspension

The director of Delhi government's family welfare department, Vandana Bagga, who also holds additional charge as director general of health services (DGHS), has written to President Droupadi Murmu challenging her suspension, calling it \"arbitrary\" and alleging that the action was taken with political motives ahead of the 2025 Delhi assembly elections.

Cong vs the rest? Fissures in INDIA bloc play out in public

Fissures in the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) over the upcoming Delhi assembly elections came under the public glare on Wednesday as senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot hit out at the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), prompting a sharp response from former CM Arvind Kejriwal and two key allies to back the Capital's ruling party.

AAP Held Back RRTS Funds, Alleges Gahlot

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Kailash Gahlot on Wednesday criticised the Aam Aadmi Party over allegations that the Delhi government held back funds for the Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) project.

Canadian Held at IGI for Carrying Croc Head

In an unusual bust at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport, customs officials at Terminal 3 intercepted a Canadian national who they realised was \"acting suspicious\", only to discover that he was carrying in his luggage the severed head of a crocodile.