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COP29 fails to clear trust and equity test

At the 29th Conference of Parties (COP29) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), which has just concluded in Baku, Azerbaijan, the world witnessed a pivotal moment when the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) on climate finance was adopted during the closing plenary.

Why India's path to RCEP and CPTPP is challenging

The chief executive officer of NITI Aayog, BVR Subrahmanyam, who also served as commerce secretary in the past, recently remarked that India should join the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) agreements, two key mega-free trade agreements (FTAs).

A Constitution that has endured the test of time

On its 75th anniversary, we, the people, must re-dedicate ourselves to attain the ideals the founding document of the Republic stands for

SC grants Centre four weeks to decide on mercy plea of Rajoana

The Supreme Court on Monday allowed the Union government four weeks to decide on the long-pending mercy plea of Balwant Singh Rajoana, a convict in the 1995 assassination of former Punjab chief minister Beant Singh, even as the Centre flagged the \"sensitivity\" of the issue and said the situation was not conducive to resolving the matter at present.

Stop giving largesse to privileged few, says SC

The Supreme Court on Monday invalidated the preferential allotment of land to judges, lawmakers, bureaucrats, police officers and journalists in Telangana, ruling that such policies are arbitrary and violative of the constitutional right to equality, and emphasizing that state largesse to \"privileged groups\" comes at the expense of marginalized and socially disadvantaged.

DM orders probe; cops conduct flag march

A tense calm shrouded Sambhal district in Uttar Pradesh on Monday, a day after clashes broke out between local residents opposing a court-ordered survey of a Mughal-era mosque and security personnel that claimed four lives, with the district police conducting a flag march in affected areas and the district magistrate ordering a magisterial probe into the Sunday violence.

On Day 2, Sambhal remains on edge as political row intensifies

The political slugfest over violent clashes in Sambhal district of Uttar Pradesh escalated on Monday, with Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav accusing the BJP-led state government of orchestrating the \"riot\" and the ruling party calling it \"pre-planned\" violence instigated by those taken aback by its rise in the country.

Gehlot's ex-OSD gets bail in phone-tapping case

Delhi Police arrested Lokesh Sharma, the former officer on special duty (OSD) to former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot, in a 2020 phone-tapping case, based on a complaint lodged by Union minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, officials said.

SIX GET LIFE TERM FOR MURDER OF RTI ACTIVIST

A sessions court in Ganjam district in Odisha sentenced six people to life imprisonment for the murder of a 48-year-old RTI activist of Kandhamal district five years back.

SC: SIT to probe torture charge on Bengal cops

The Supreme Court on Monday appointed a special investigation team (SIT) of the West Bengal police to independently investigate allegations of custodial torture of two women who took part in the protests following the rape and murder of a doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata on August 9.

MP: Cheetah Neerva gives birth to cubs at Kuno National Park

Cheetah Neerva has given birth to cubs at the Kuno National Park in Sheopur district of Madhya Pradesh, chief minister Mohan Yadav said on Monday, later adding that the number of newborns will be confirmed later.

India's founding document sparked a social revolution

The process of incorporating the aspirations of ordinary people into the Constitution began through social movements spearheaded by Jyotiba Phule and BR Ambedkar

Birla may extend tenure of Waqf JPC: Oppn after meeting Speaker

A group of Opposition leaders on Monday said Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla may extend the tenure of the Joint Committee of Parliament on the Waqf (Amendments) Bill even as the Bharatiya Janata Party, buoyed by its recent victory in Maharashtra, is keen to pass the controversial bill in the ongoing winter session of Parliament.

India's founding document sparked a social revolution

The process of incorporating the aspirations of ordinary people into the Constitution began through social movements spearheaded by Jyotiba Phule and BR Ambedkar

After poll verdict, jostling continues for Maha CM post

The Shiv Sena continued to push for its president Eknath Shinde to return as Maharashtra chief minister even as its ally Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was yet to start the process to elect its legislative party head.

MOST MINISTERS TO BE RETAINED IN J'KHAND CABINET

The new council of ministers in Jharkhand is likely to have a familiar look as chief minister-designate Hemant Soren is expected to retain six of his colleagues who were part of the outgoing cabinet and won the just-concluded assembly elections in the mineral-rich state, people aware of the matter said on Monday.

MAHA INITIATES PROCESS TO REINSTATE DGP

MUMBAI: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Mahayuti coalition has initiated the process to reinstate Rashmi Shukla as the director general of police (DGP) of Maharashtra, people familiar with the matter said on Monday, with the development coming days after the ruling alliance registered a landslide victory in the assembly polls.

CBI names candidates and 'solvers' linked to NEET-UG paper leak

The Central Bureau of Investigation has shared the names of candidates who used leaked question papers and MBBS students who acted as \"solvers\" in this year's NEET-UG examination with the National Testing Agency (NTA) and the Union ministry of education, people familiar with the matter said.

ALLAHABAD HC PAVES WAY FOR MILKIPUR BYPOLL

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court on Monday allowed the withdrawal of an election petition filed against the election of Samajwadi Party leader Awadhesh Prasad from the Milkipur assembly constituency, paving the way for a bypoll in the high-profile seat in Ayodhya.

Raj Bhavan rejects reports of Guv unveiling bust of himself

Days after West Bengal governor CV Ananda Bose came under fire on social media for ostensibly unveiling a bust of himself at the Raj Bhawan, his office on Monday sought to clarify the \"misinterpretations\" about an event it said was \"far from a ceremonial self-inauguration\".

TMC elevates veterans, Abhishek gets key role

TO ENSURE BETTER DISCIPLINE, THE PARTY HAS ALSO CONSTITUTED THREE DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEES AT DIFFERENT LEVELS

To mark 75 years since adoption of Constitution, govt plans mega event

WHILE PRESIDENT MURMU WILL LEAD THE CELEBRATION, V-P DHANKHAR, LS SPEAKER OM BIRLA, AND PM MODI WILL ALSO PARTICIPATE

U'KHAND ACTIVIST WHO FOUGHT FOR STATEHOOD DIES

Trivendra Singh Panwar, a prominent agitator for statehood for Uttarakhand, was killed along with two others in an accident in Rishikesh on Sunday evening, police officials said on Monday.

Adani standoff forces Houses to adjourn on Day 1 of session

Birla may extend tenure of Waqf JPC: Oppn after meeting Speaker

SC rejects plea on 'secular' and 'socialist' in Preamble

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a clutch of petitions challenging the inclusion of the words \"socialist\" and \"secular\" in the Preamble to the Constitution through the 42nd Constitutional Amendment in 1976, noting that these terms have not only achieved widespread acceptance by \"We, the people of India\", but also do not impose restrictions on elected governments from pursuing policy decisions suited to the times.

CONTINUATION OF ATAL INNOVATION MISSION APPROVED

The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of its flagship Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), under NITI Aayog, with an allocation of 2,750 crore until March 31, 2028.

‘ONE NATION ONE SUBSCRIPTION’ GETS CABINET NOD

The Union Cabinet on Monday approved the \"One Nation One Subscription\" - a new central government scheme to ensure countrywide access to scholarly research articles and journal publications.

Cabinet okays 21,435-cr PAN 2.0

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday approved the 1,435-crore PAN 2.0 project of the Income Tax department (ITD), which will upgrade the existing system and make personal data protection mandatory for user agencies.

CABINET NOD TO 3 RAIL PROJECTS TO OFFER SEAMLESS CONNECTIVITY

The cabinet committee on economic affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Monday approved three railways projects — Jalgaon-Manmad fourth line (160 km), Bhusawal-Khandwa third and fourth lines (131 km) and Prayagraj (Iradatganj)-Manikpur third line (84 km) — with a total cost of around ₹7,927 crore.

Over ₹2k-crore natural farming scheme cleared

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Monday approved a ₹2,481-crore national mission on natural farming, a programme to promote chemical-free agriculture.