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HAL to start trial of new Tejas fighter jet in January next yr

State-run plane maker Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is set to begin in January 2025 critical trials on the new Tejas light combat aircraft (LCA Mk-1A), involving the testing of the indigenous Astra beyond-visual-range missile, the aircraft's locally made electronic warfare suite and the Israeli Elta radar, as it now targets a March 31 deadline to deliver the first fighter jet to the Indian Air Force after completing the necessary certification requirements, senior officials aware of the matter said on Tuesday.

BISHNOI'S ASSOCIATE CLAIMS HE GUNNED DOWN PUNJAB SMUGGLER IN US

A suspected drug smuggler from Punjab, Sunil Yadav, has allegedly been killed in California in the US by a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang to \"avenge the killing of Ankit Bhadu\" in 2019, people familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.

MAN LYNCHED FOR 'STEALING' PADDY IN C'GARH, 12 HELD

A 19-year-old man, accused of stealing three sacks of paddy from a nearby village, was allegedly dragged from his home on Monday and beaten by a group of 10-12 people at Dhamtari district in Chhattisgarh, police officers said on Tuesday, adding that the victim died hours later.

WON'T INTERVENE IN '25 CLAT RESULT REVIEW ORDER: HC

The Delhi high court on Tuesday refused to interfere with its own order directing the Consortium of National Law Universities (CNLU) to announce revised results after accounting for errors in two questions of the recently held Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2025 undergraduate exam.

Cattle shelters to be built along highways: NHAI

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on Tuesday announced a pilot project to set up cattle shelters along the national highways to reduce accidents caused due to stray cattle.

5 states get new governors

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday appointed Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan, former Union home secretary Ajay Bhalla, and ex-army chief and former Union minister General (retd) VK Singh as new governors of Bihar, Manipur and Mizoram, respectively, a statement issued by the Rashtrapati Bhavan said.

Misri meets senior officials in US ahead of Jaishankar's visit

Foreign secretary Vikram Misri met senior American officials in Washington for discussions on a range of bilateral, regional and global issues ahead of a six-day visit to the US by external affairs minister S Jaishankar beginning on Tuesday.

'2025 IS THE YEAR OF AI': AICTE LOOKS TO SHAPE INDIA AS A GLOBAL LEADER

The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has announced 2025 as the \"Year of Artificial Intelligence (AI)\" to shape India as a global leader in AI.

'2025 IS THE YEAR OF AI': AICTE LOOKS TO SHAPE INDIA AS A GLOBAL LEADER

The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has announced 2025 as the \"Year of Artificial Intelligence (AI)\" to shape India as a global leader in AI.

Arjun questioned for 4 hrs in theatre stampede case

The Hyderabad police on Tuesday questioned popular Telugu actor Allu Arjun for nearly four hours over his role in the Sandhya Theatre stampede, where a woman was killed and her nine-year-old son injured during the premiere of his film Pushpa 2: The Rule, said people familiar with the matter.

Afghan staffer injured in attack on consulate's car

Reports in the Afghan media said the driver of the car used by the staffer was killed in the attack

Lucknow bank heist case accused gunned down

THE 2 DECEASED, AND 5 AIDES STOLE JEWELLERY, CASH WORTH CRORES FROM A U.P. BANK ON SATURDAY

SHAH REVIEWS IMPLEMENTATION OF THREE NEW CRIMINAL LAWS

Union home minister and minister of cooperation Amit Shah said on Tuesday that the three new criminal laws have become the protectors of civil rights and the basis of \"ease of justice\" under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as he reviewed the implementation of the legislation during separate meetings with the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) and Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, people aware of the matter said.

Invisible hand seems at play in Manipur crisis: Former CJ

No one appears to be in control in Manipur, where \"an invisible hand\" continues to fan violence, the Manipur high court's former chief justice Siddharth Mridul said on Tuesday, stressing the need to urgently bring the situation under control; otherwise, \"there will be nothing left to protect\" in the northeastern state.

NHRC appointment process flawed, says Cong in dissent note

Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, Leaders of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha, submitted a dissent note over the selection of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) chairperson and members, saying that the process was fundamentally flawed.

North India shivers as cold wave intensifies, snow covers the hills

TEMP DROPPED BELOW ZERO IN PARTS OF J&K; AND WEATHER DEPT IN HIMACHAL ISSUED A \"YELLOW ALERT\" FOR DENSE FOG IN BHAKRA DAM RESERVOIR AREA AND BALH VALLEY

Orthodox Priest Slams Modi Over Christmas Event

A senior bishop of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church in Kerala took a dig at BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, a day after the PM participated in a Christmas event in the Capital.

NO ARBITRARY ADDITION, DELETION IN MAHA VOTERS LIST, EC TELLS CONG

Amid concerns flagged by the Congress, the Election Commission on Tuesday said there were no arbitrary additions or deletions of voters in Maharashtra where assembly polls were held recently.

NDA leaders to meet today as Oppn sharpens attack on Shah

Leaders of the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) are all set to meet at Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president JP Nadda's residence on Wednesday, amid the opposition's mounting campaign against Union home minister Amit Shah over his recent remarks on BR Ambedkar in Parliament.

Cong stages nationwide protests against Shah's remarks, BJP hits back

The Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress on Tuesday traded barbs over Union home minister Amit Shah's remarks on constitutionalist BR Ambedkar, with the opposition party staging a nationwide protest march against the BJP leader.

PM to lay foundation stone of Ken-Betwa river project today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Wednesday lay the foundation stone of Ken-Betwa river linking project at Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh on the birth anniversary of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee -- more than 23 years after the project was first conceptualised.

Can't settle scores in a constitutional post: VP

People holding constitutional posts have to be \"vindicated by commitment to sublimity, sterling qualities, and constitutionalism\" and are \"not in the position to settle scores\", vice president Jagdeep Dhankhar said on Tuesday.

Kejriwal launches 24X7 water project

The Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal and Delhi chief minister Atishi on Tuesday launched a pilot project for 24X7 clean water supply at the DDA flats in Rajendra Nagar assembly constituency.

Ammonia spike in Yamuna may take days to normalise

Persistently high ammonia levels in the Yamuna upstream of Wazirabad have severely disrupted water supply to parts of Delhi, with Delhi Jal Board (DJB) officials warning it may take several days to restore normalcy.

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33-year-old goldsmith flees with 7kg jewellery, arrested

The Delhi Police arrested a 33-year-old goldsmith from West Bengal on Sunday for allegedly fleeing with 7kg of gold and diamond jewellery that was given to him for repair.

Punjab police register six FIRs over 'edited' videos of Kejriwal

THE COMPLAINTS STATED THAT THE VIDEOS HAVE POTENTIAL TO DISTURB PEACE, HURT SENTIMENTS OF SOME PEOPLE

TAHIR HUSSAIN BAIL PLEA: HC ASKS FOR REPLY FROM DELHI POLICE

The Delhi high court on Tuesday sought Delhi Police's response on the bail plea filed by former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain, who recently joined All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen (AIMIM) and is seeking to contest the upcoming assembly elections.

Road dug to fix water line lies damaged after a year

An unrepaired patch of road along the Mahatma Hans Raj Marg in north Delhi's Maurice Nagar, has left the residents and commuters struggling as dust, accidents, and traffic snarls have become a common feature along this road, residents said.

HC: Legally untenable for lawyers to delegate duties to non-lawyers

The Delhi high court criticised the practice of lawyers delegating their professional responsibilities to non-lawyers, deeming it both \"legally\" and \"ethically\" untenable.