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AAP Proposes Free Bus Ride, 50% Metro Rebate for Students

FIVE years after former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal announced free metro rides for women but failed to deliver, the AAP supremo on Friday wrote to PM Narendra Modi, requesting a 50% concession on metro fares for students.

Emergency' triggers stir in Punjab, security at multiplexes tightened

THE screening of Kangana Ranaut's film 'Emergency' was cancelled in Punjab due to intense protests by various Sikh organisations, Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) members and farmers' groups on Friday.

BJP sets up committee to shape public opinion on 'one nation, one poll'

SHIVRAJ CHOUHAN TO LEAD OUTREACH

Govt revises rice price by 20% in 10 days; to benefit ethanol producers, states

THE Central government on Friday reduced the price of rice supplied from its buffer stock to grain-based ethanol producers by a significant 20 per cent, within 10 days after it was fixed at ₹2,800 per quintal.

Hot-headed Djokovic cruises into Rd 4

A \"hot-headed\" Novak Djokovic sent an Australian Open warning to join Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev in the last 16 on Friday, but Naomi Osaka's bid for a third Melbourne crown is over with injury.

MFs Asked To Disclose Info Ratio

SEBI has asked asset management companies (AMCs) to disclose their information ratio, which is used to measure risk-adjusted returns of mutual fund schemes, on their websites on a daily basis for equity-oriented schemes.

WHIL: Delhi register 2-0 win over Soorma Hockey

DELHI SG Pipers ended their winless run in the Women's Hockey India League (HIL) with a 2-0 victory against the table toppers, Soorma Hockey Club at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela today.

T'gana Govt to Introduce Pod Taxis to End Traffic Woes in IT Corridors

THE state government is planning to introduce a Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) or pod taxi system to improve last-mile connectivity in areas like Knowledge City, Hitech City and Kondapur, bringing an end to the frequent traffic congestion during peak hours in the busy IT corridor.

CT Ravi Used Abusive Language on Hebbalkar

Preliminary investigations by the Karnataka CID in the sexual harassment case filed by Women and Child Welfare Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar against BJP MLC CT Ravi has reportedly revealed that the latter allegedly used abusive language against her.

Coach backs Sindhu to regain form

PV SINDHU was at sea in the early stages of her women's singles match on Friday. Gregoria Mariska Tunjung, the shuttler on the rise in the last 12 months or so, was just the opposite and made the Indian dance to her tunes in front of a sizeable home crowd here at the KD Jadhav Indoor Hall here.

Air pollution, climate and water crisis in 'people's manifesto' for political parties

\"THE vision of Dilli Ki Awaaz - People's Manifesto 2025\" was released by environmentalists and social activists calling for universal access to clean water, sanitation, healthcare and education.

Delhi University Announces Honorarium Hike for Staff Working Late or on Holidays

The Delhi University on Friday announced a revision to its honorarium policy for staff working beyond regular hours or on closed days.

Hunting For Keys To Crack Indus Valley Code

About two decades ago, the conference rooms of Delhi institutions like the Sahitya Akademi and India International Centre were often haunted by a tall, thin and unfailingly polite gentleman with a briefcase who sat at the back. There, he carried on a private conference with his neighbours that began with these momentous words: \"I have it!\"

The dark world of looted art

HE nation's burglars have long been compartmentalised in a hierarchical system.

Severe snowfall covers high peaks, harsh winter disrupts life in U'khand

UTTARAKHAND has been experiencing a harsh winter over the past 36 hours, with heavy snowfall affecting the region significantly.

India Plans to Be MRO Hub, Work With S'pore

Sector holds tremendous potential for employment generation

4 Gujarat Cops Suspended Over Foreign Visits

FOUR Gujarat police officials have been suspended for embarking on a foreign trip without obtaining the requisite permission from their superiors.

Indians in Russian army: 12 dead, 16 missing, 18 serving

126 Indians in Russia

Israel nod to truce deal a step away

First hostages to be freed Sunday; Hamas required to furnish hostage names by Saturday

PM asks auto sector to invest more

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that India stands as an outstanding destination for investors looking to shape their future in the mobility sector.

234 Posts Vacant, States Told to Send IPS Officers on Central Deputation

FACING an acute shortage of officers in various ranks in central agencies and paramilitary forces, the Centre has written to the states asking them to make a conscious attempt to send names of Indian Police Service (IPS) officers for central deputation to fill around 234 posts, officials said on Friday.

C'garh liquor scam: ED calls its own affidavit 'fishy' in SC, disowns it

IN a surprising turn of events in the Supreme Court on Friday, the Enforcement Directorate termed its own counter-affidavit \"fishy\" and sought to disown it.

HC dismisses Janata Party's plea against EC order on poll symbols

THE Delhi High Court on Friday dismissed a petition filed by the Janata Party challenging the Election Commission's directive that election symbols be reserved solely for recognised political parties.

HAND WELFARE SUPPORT TO ONLY THOSE ELIGIBLE

TELANGANA is set to roll out four welfare schemes this Republic Day.

Several clues found in Saif case, says CM

A day after actor Saif Ali Khan was stabbed multiple times in Mumbai home, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday said the police have found several clues in the case and will arrest the culprit soon.

Vrinda's transformation after forced injury break

WHEN D Vrinda got ruled out of the 2024 Women's Premier League due to a shoulder injury, it came as a huge blow to the Karnataka batter.

Helmet compliance in 7 Tamil Nadu districts below 25%, study finds

ONLY one in four adult motorists driving two-wheelers in seven districts of Tamil Nadu, including Madurai and Tiruchy, wear helmets, a study has found.

SC Stays HC Order to Delhi Govt on Ayushman Bharat

Centre's health scheme 'biggest scam': Kejriwal

BPCL signs loan agreement worth ₹31,802 crore

BHARAT Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has signed a loan agreement worth ₹31,802 crore with a consortium of six lenders led by the State Bank of India.

From playing with bamboo stick to Arjuna award

GROWING up, when Salima Tete fashioned hockey sticks out of bamboo to practice with, she would have hardly guessed that one day she would lead the Indian women's hockey team.