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Export of 60L tonnes of sugar allowed till May 31

The government on Saturday allowed export of 60 lakh tonnes of sugar on quota basis till May 31. Based on domestic sugar production volumes, additional allocation of export quota will be decided later.

Post-Gambia deaths, govt. plans nat'l drugs database

Bid To Boost Quality Monitoring, Regulatory Check

HC: Child abuse cases happening due to educated parents' ego

Chief Justice Prasanna B Varale said Pocso Act, a gender-neutral legislation, has been brought in to safeguard children/minors at every stage of judicial proceedings, including at the time of trial through child-friendly courts.

Ahead of Malabar drill, Quad navy chiefs seek ways to enhance ties

Before the exercise, Admiral Kumar is slated to witness Japan’s International Fleet Review on November 6 and then take part in Western Pacific Naval Symposium there.

Woman has right to end nikah, says HC; AIMPLB calls order 'unacceptable'

The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has taken exception to a Kerala high court order earlier this week that a Muslim woman has the right to terminate her nikah (marriage) herself and does not necessarily need her husband’s consent.

NIA arrests 3 for K’taka BJP worker’s murder

Digital devices and incriminating documents were allegedly found at the homes of the accused and suspects during raids, sources said.

PFI man gets interim bail for wife’s delivery

Advocates who appeared for him said his family was dependent on the applicant for every need and his absence during this time could prove detrimental for them.

NIA chargesheet against Dawood, Shakeel over global terror network

Salim Fruit Among Three Others Named

Dalit beaten to death in UP for stealing’ guava

A 25-yearold Dalit man was allegedly beaten to death in UP’s Aligarh on suspicion of stealing a guava from an orchard in Manena village on Saturday, reports Mohammad Dilshad.

Upset over death of stray dog, girl who aced NEET ends life

A 19-year-old girl, who had cleared NEET this year and was supposed to start counselling shortly at a college in Mumbai, jumped to her death from a water tank after one of the street dogs she fed regularly was injured in an accident and died.

Stranger tries to drive off schoolbus with 30 kids in MP

An intruder tried to drive off with a school bus packed with kids in MP’s Shujalpur on Saturday morning sparking panic among locals.

Pandole booked for rash driving, negligence in Mistry accident case

Palghar SP Balasaheb Patil said the case has been registered against Anahita, based on her husband statement and final reports by various agencies.

Can carbon-dating damage 'Shivling'? HC seeks ASI reply

The Allahabad HC on Friday asked the director general of ASI to clarify if carbon-dating and similar scientific probe of the purported Shivling’ found in the wuzu pond of the Gyanvapi complex during a recent court-mandated survey can cause damage to the structure in any way.

No safety clause in contract on Morbi bridge maintenance

Civic Body Never Sought Fitness Cert During 19492007: Defence Lawyer

RSS cancels TN marches, to appeal against HC conditions

The RSS has cancelled its scheduled route march planned across Tamil Nadu for Sunday. The organisation has decided to go for an appeal against the Madras HC order that granted permission with riders for conducting route marches in 41 locations, after the state government submitted an intelligence report, reports Julie Mariappan.

Sarai Kale Khan RRTS Station to get airport-like facilities

The Sarai Kale Khan RRTS Station will have facilities like that at an airport and National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has decided to install travelators on a pathway connecting it with the Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station.

Chargesheet filed in CDR racket case; 2 cops among 6 men named

The crime branch of Delhi Police has filed a chargesheet in the call detail record CDR) racket case that was busted in Rohini this August. It was filed last week in a Rohini court, said sources.

Two held for thrashing man to death on suspicion of theft

He added that his teams then raided the places of Gaya and Rakesh and both of them were arrested. Both Gaya Prashad and Rakesh confessed to have thrashed the victim.

Here's another shot at DU admission for you

Mid-Entry, Supernumerary Quota Route Opens

Aim for the amazing to bring in change, says Nobel Laureate

Addressing Indian Institute of Technology IIT) Delhi’s 53rd convocation, Nobel Laureate professor Abhijit Banerjee on Saturday urged students to provide the extra edge to the nation”, which is aspired for. Banerjee said students should think of themselves as a key agent of change.

Fire breaks out at factory, no casualties

Last week, a fire broke out at a footwear factory in E block.

Rare Russell’s viper rescued in south Delhi

A venomous Russell’s viper was rescued from south Delhi’s Gokulpuri. The four-foot-long snake was spotted in the Bhagirathi Vihar neighbourhood by a cart vendor.

Court frames charges of rioting, attempt to murder against Tahir, others

A Delhi court on Saturday framed charges of rioting, attempt to murder, criminal conspiracy and statements leading to public mischief against former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain and seven others in case related to the Northeast Delhi riots of 2020.

UP bizman abducted, thrashed for ₹20L ransom

A UP-based Timberwood businessman was allegedly kidnapped and thrashed by agroup of people posing as policemen. Three men Amir Iqbal 52), Mohammad Ashraf 50), and Firoj 30) have been arrested in the case so far, police said.

22-yr-old woman extorts ₹10L from bizman, comes back for more; held

A case was registered and on the basis of bank details and other relevant evidence, the woman was taken into custody. The cops said she was pursuing LLB. The role of her associates is under examination.

‘Unprotected sex to blame for spread of monkeypox in Delhi’

A study on the first five monkeypox patients, admitted at Lok Nayak hospital in Delhi, has revealed that sexual activities” of the patients was the main reason of transmission of the virus and suggested that health care workers at STI clinics should be made aware of the signs and symptoms of the disease for its early detection.

HC: Consider framing norms for artificially ripened fruits

The Delhi high court has asked Food Safety and Standards Authority of India FSSAI) to consider framing guidelines under which fruits and vegetables ripened artificially by using ethylene gas or other artificial ripeners have details or an indication placed on them.

Two men ona scooty snatch woman’s phone near hospital

Police said that with the help of CCTV footage, they are trying to nab the criminals. A case has been registered in this regard, they said.

Proposal to MHA: Treat non-consensual sex with 15-18 yrs old wife as rape

Lieutenant governor VK Saxenahasrecommended to the Union home ministry that non-consensual sex with wife aged between 15 and 18 years be treated as rape and made punishable under the Indian Penal Code.

Not Just A Doll House, It’s Window To Our World With Lessons For Kids

Capital’s 57-Yr-Old Museum Depicts Life In 85 Countries, Has 7,000 Dolls