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India's Latest Warship to Reach Country in Mid-Feb

INS Tushil, the country's latest stealth missile frigate that was commissioned into the Indian Navy at the Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad, Russia on December 9, is expected to reach the country's western coast in mid-February, officials aware of the development said on Sunday.

A portrait of Rukhsar

Proust Questionnaire with a fellow citizen

Union Min, AAP MP Tussle Again on Rohingya Issue

Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Sunday accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Delhi of helping Rohingya immigrants to settle in the Capital for votes, saying \"it would be better for a democracy if their names are cut from the voter list.\"

Police to take action over data collection by parties

Delhi Police commissioner Sanjay Arora issued an order on Saturday, directing personnel to maintain a strict vigil on any activities of \"political canvassing,\" while mentioning the AAP's Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana.

Kejriwal Writes to ECI on 12K 'Voter Changes' in New Delhi

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of adopting a three-pronged strategy to manipulate voters' list in his home segment, the New Delhi assembly constituency, and wrote to the Election Commission of India (ECI) about an \"unusual spike\" in additions and deletions to electoral rolls.

Sisodia Releases Edu Manifesto For Jangpura

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and former deputy chief minister (CM) Manish Sisodia on Sunday released an education manifesto for his Jangpura constituency, promising new schools and foreign language courses.

Misleading', says transport dept on CM arrest allegation

REBUTTAL COMES ON THE HEELS OF OTHER DEPTS SAYING TWO SCHEMES WERE NOT NOTIFIED

Women's rights, monsoon, infra: HC's key rulings

ON JANUARY 8, THE COURT TOOK A GRIM VIEW OF THE RISING INSTANCES OF WOMEN BEING KILLED FOR GIVING BIRTH TO GIRLS

Green cremation on rise, facilities to be scaled up

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) plans to build nine furnaces in non-conventional CNG and electric green crematoriums next year as green cremations now account for 9% of the total cremations in the Capital every year, officials said on Sunday.

DPCC Penalises DJB, Pvt Firm ₹17L for Untreated STP Discharge

Delhi Jal Board (DJB) and a private company operating the Kondli sewage treatment plant (STP) were penalised ₹17 lakh for failing to meet permissible standards and discharging sewage directly into the Yamuna, the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) told the National Green Tribunal (NGT).

Non-govt officials' getting data: Cong; LG starts probe

The office of lieutenant governor VK Saxena has written to the Delhi police commissioner and the chief secretary, asking them to conduct an inquiry into the collection of personal details and forms by non-government officials for supposed state schemes, and to also inform the Election Commission of India about data collection.

Residents flock to popular bazars on last weekend before New Year

Gearing up for the New Year, residents across the Capital turned up in large numbers at prominent markets and restaurants over the weekend to avail of discounts and do their year-end shopping.

Delayed BJP Organisational Poll Process Likely to Be Completed in January

Election of district unit presidents of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Uttar Pradesh was to be completed by the end of this year.

Archaeological Dept Considers Taking Over Manhar Kheda Fort in Shamli

The Uttar Pradesh Archaeological Department is reviewing a proposal to take over the historic Manhar Kheda Fort in Shali district's Jalalabad on the recommendations of its advisory committee, officials said on Sunday.

Geo-fencing, selfies with board students to ensure transparency

With an aim to ensure transparency in UP Board's class 12 practical examinations and keeping the examination mafia at bay, the Board has adopted hi-tech means to ensure complete transparency.

Use of budgetary funds remains a challenge in next quarter

The Uttar Pradesh government is struggling to utilise budgetary funds, including those earmarked in the annual and supplementary budgets, even as fresh guidelines have been issued to departments for issuing sanctions for funds earmarked in the second supplementary budget for 2024-2025.

Yogi Meets Prez, Invites Her to Attend Maha Kumbh

23 Coaches Have Been Completed, And Work Is Ongoing For The Remaining Ones

BHU Gives Nod to PhD in Hindu Studies

The academic council of Banaras Hindu University (BHU) has given its approval to PhD in Hindu Studies.

FIR Against Sikh Man For Posting Pics With Weapons On Social Media

Police in Pilibhit district have lodged an FIR against a Sikh man for allegedly posting pictures of himself carrying weapons on social media and expressing support for Khalistan, officials said on Sunday.

A statement with straight bat and clear mind

The 21-year-old's first triple figure knock and stand with Washington rallies team vs Australia

Nitish's biggest strengths are maturity and mindset: Coach

I remember an instance when his dad told me he can't afford a bat for Nitish, so I gave him mine. He went on to score 441 runs in an innings with that HEMAL WATEKAR, Nitish's childhood coach

Arsenal Climb to Second with 1-0 Win Over Ipswich

Arsenal moved up to second in the Premier League and within six points of Liverpool after a largely trouble-free, if slightly pedestrian, 1-0 win at home to struggling Ipswich Town on Friday.

World Rapid & Blitz chess: India's Arjun joins leaders

India's 21-year-old, who is aiming to top the Fide circuit and qualify for Candidates was in joint lead on Day 2 in New York

German paper editor resigns after Musk piece backs AfD

US billionaire Elon Musk backed Germany's Alternative for Germany (AfD) in a guest opinion piece for Germany's Welt am Sonntag newspaper published online on Saturday that prompted the commentary editor to resign in protest.

Afghan forces target Pakistan in retaliation

AFTER DEADLY AIRSTRIKES

Warren Upton, Oldest Survivor of Pearl Harbour Passes Away at 105

Warren Upton, the oldest living survivor of the 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and the last remaining survivor of the USS Utah, has died.

Cracks emerge in Trump's MAGA camp over H1-B

Social media platforms ablaze as tech executives who backed Trump voice desire to increase cap on high-skilled visas; conservative camp erupts in outrage

Finnish Police Move Ship Probed Over Baltic Cable Cuts

Finnish police, on Saturday, moved a ship held over suspicions it sabotaged an undersea power cable between Finland and Estonia to help with their investigations.

Yoon authorised 'shooting' during martial law bid: S Korea prosecutors

South Korea's suspended president Yoon Suk Yeol authorised the military to fire their weapons if needed to enter parliament during his failed bid to impose martial law, according to a prosecutors' report seen by AFP, on Saturday.

Building the consensus for a net-zero economy

India's political economy needs to be prepared to manage the disruptions that are inevitable in this coming transition