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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.

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).

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.

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.

Security Heightened in Haridwar for Somvati Amavasya

Traffic and security arrangements have been made ahead of Somvati Amavasya on Monday, which is expected to draw lakhs of pilgrims for holy Ganga dip in Haridwar, officials said on Sunday.

UCC, LS elections among key political issues in state in '24

The passage of Uniform Civil Code, intensification of land law agitations, politics over the Kedarnath Dham temple replica, BJP consolidating its political position with winning all the five parliamentary seats in the states in a row dominated the political landscape in Uttarakhand this year.

2 Killed After Car Falls Into Gorge: Police

Two people were killed after the car they were travelling in fell into a gorge in Pauri Garhwal on Sunday, police said.

BJP, Cong announce more candidates for urban local body polls

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday announced its candidates for six mayoral seats for the upcoming urban local body elections.

Leopard Trapped in Haridwar Ashram Rescued

A leopard which had gotten trapped inside an ashram in Haridwar was rescued after a seven-hour operation by forest department personnel and wildlife experts on Sunday, officials said.

2 Facing Criminal Charges Arrested After Gunfight

Uttarakhand Police arrested two history sheeters -- one cow slaughtering accused and another drug peddler -- after two separate encounters in Dehradun and Udham Singh Nagar in the last 24 hours.

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.

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

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.

Law on marital cruelty needs robust backing

The tragic death by suicide of techie Atul Subhash has sparked outrage and renewed calls to scrap or dilute Section 498A of the IPC, a provision designed to protect women from marital cruelty.

The delightful, rude world of put-downs

Of the many things I admire, near the top would be the art of the witty insult or the elegant put-down.

Life disrupted as Valley receives heavy snowfall

Normal life was thrown out of gear in Himachal Pradesh and Kashmir as most parts of the Valley received snowfall, disrupting train and flight operations, officials said on Saturday.

Fraternity fundamental principle binding Constitution, says SC judge

Supreme Court judge, Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra, has warned against divisive ideologies, identity-based politics and hate speech on social media as pressing challenges to national unity, as he highlighted fraternity as the fundamental principle binding the constitutional ideals of justice, liberty and equality.

Photo journalist killed over land dispute: Cops

A 35-year-old photo journalist was killed allegedly by his neighbours over a land dispute in Purnea district of Bihar, police said on Saturday, adding that a case was registered against four accused and one of them has been arrested.