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Woman abducted from petrol pump rescued; 2 arrested

A 19-year-old woman was abducted in broad daylight by two motorcycle-borne men from a petrol pump in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior on Monday, police said, adding that she was rescued and the accused were subsequently arrested from Guna later in the day.

Constable chasing bikers falls, is hit by car on W Delhi road

A 30-year-old Delhi Police constable was seriously injured while chasing two unidentified motorcycle-borne men, who allegedly hit his two-wheeler with theirs, making him fall before being hit by a car near Jheel Wala Park in west Delhi's Hari Nagar, police said on Monday.

KK Birla debate on societal role in crime concludes

Ramjas College bagged the first prize in the KK Birla Memorial Hindi Debate, held at Delhi University's Hindu College on Monday. The debate, on the topic \"Apraadh vyakti nahi, samaaj karta hai (crime is committed by society, not individuals)\", saw the participation of 22 two-member teams from across DU colleges.

Art from scrap version of Jurassic Park nearly done

A white ambassador car inside the belly of 14-feet-high Stegosaurus, a nest of velociraptors guarding their nest in an old metallic chemical tank and a giant 60-foot high diplodocus with an elongated neck that will serve as a slide for children will be some of the features at the Municipal Corporation of Delhi’s dinosaur theme park at Sarai Kale Khan which is expected to be opened by December end, senior civic officials said on Monday.

Punjab selective in action against farm fires: NGT

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Monday pulled up the Punjab government for its \"total failure\" to control farm fires despite an order by the Supreme Court, questioning as to why the state was taking selective action against violators.

Farmers launch stir against stubble FIRS

Farmer bodies in Punjab protested outside the offices of deputy commissioners (DCs) and subdivisional magistrates (SDMs) in several districts on Monday, seeking withdrawal of cases registered in connection with stubble burning and demanding a long-term solution for paddy straw.

How speed, direction of wind dictate quality of air we breathe

This year, like clockwork, Delhi began choking on a toxic cocktail of pollutants in early November, as smoke from scorched paddy fields in Punjab wafted towards the Capital and blanketed its air.

Mayor writes to top official to restore power at library

Two months after electricity was cut off at Delhi's iconic Lala Hardayal Municipal Heritage Public Library due to non-payment of bills, mayor Shelly Oberoi wrote to Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) commissioner Gyanesh Bharti to release the grant to the library to help restore the electricity connection.

Politics, climate and a bitter fruit in Rajasthan

For most people in Delhi, Sawai Madhopur district in Rajasthan is synonymous with the tigers of Ranthambore national park, several of which are known and admired by name.

Earth breached 2°C threshold on November 17, 18

WHILE THE BREACH OF THE 2°C THRESHOLD WAS TEMPORARY, IT IS ALMOST CERTAIN THAT 2023 WILL BE THE WARMEST YEAR ON RECORD, SCIENTISTS HAVE WARNED

Man shot, beaten near Jama Masjid

A 23-year-old man was shot and physically assaulted by two men near Jama Masjid on Monday after he objected to being abused by the suspects, said police.

IRB jawan among 2 killed in Manipur violence: Cops

An India Reserve Battalion (IRB) jawan was among two people killed on Monday after they were waylaid by suspected militants in Kangpokpi district of Manipur, where ethnic violence has claimed at least 181 lives since May 3, an officer familiar with the matter said.

Selective orders on appointment of judges sends wrong signal: SC

Selective decisions on appointment and transfer of judges by the Centre “sends a wrong signal,” the Supreme Court said on Monday, adding the court will continue monitoring the status of collegium’s recommendations not because it wants to take an antagonistic stand against the government but because it is “necessary for the system”.

After FTA, India and Aus to boost economic ties

India and Australia have started talks to take ties forward in a swathe of economic areas following the successful conclusion of a preliminary free trade agreement (FTA) last year, two people aware of the development said.

Panel chief Kovind backs 'one nation, one election'

India should hold simultaneous parliamentary and state assembly polls, former President and the chairman of a high level committee examining the possibility of holding \"one nation, one election\", Ram Nath Kovind, said on Monday, urging all political parties to support the idea in national interest.

Corruption, appeasement and dynasty key for Cong, says PM

The Congress has pulled Rajasthan off the track of progress because it is only interested in corruption, dynasty politics and appeasement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday, adding that for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the uplift of ordinary people through development is a priority.

'BJP's agenda is to divide... but people are intelligent'

Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot has visited over 100 of the 200 assembly constituencies in the state ahead of the November 25 elections and targeted the BJP for what he has described as the politics of hate and “misusing” central investigating agencies against political rivals even as he has talked up this government’s welfare schemes. In an interview with Chetan Chauhan and Sachin Saini, Gehlot spoke about the ED summons to his son Vaibhav Gehlot, the role of the Election Commission, and defended his track record -- as a politician and a chief minister. Edited Excerpts

Altman heads to Microsoft after his firing sends OpenAI into a tailspin

Turmoil enveloped OpenAI on Monday as a majority of the startup's employees threatened to quit the firm that founded ChatGPT and follow out ousted chief Sam Altman, who joined Microsoft earlier in the day, hours after the artificial intelligence startup appointed former Twitch boss Emmett Shear as its interim chief executive officer (CEO).

Guv cannot withhold Bills re-passed by assembly: SC

THE BENCH SAID THAT ONCE A BILL IS SENT BACK TO GOVERNOR AFTER READOPTION BY ASSEMBLY, THE GOVERNOR MUST GIVE HIS ASSENT

Six-inch pipe reaches tunnel in boost to rescue op workers

Some respite was finally expected for the workers trapped inside a collapsed tunnel in Uttarkashi as rescuers managed to install a second “lifeline” pipe on Monday to provide food and water to the 41 people, and have a better means of communication, on the ninth day of an operation that has become an ordeal for the families and colleagues of the workers.

India, Aus talks focus on defence, regional security

India and Australia on Monday held talks centered around deepening military cooperation in critical areas including anti-submarine warfare and air-to-air refuelling, security in the vast Indo-Pacific region amid China’s rising influence, hydrography cooperation and strengthening ties in sectors such as critical minerals, space, education, and science and technology.

Winning ODI World Cup Is The Pinnacle: Cummins

Pat Cummins has won the World Test Championship (WTC) title, multiple Ashes series and the T20 World Cup in a stellar career. But the Australian captain said winning the ODI World Cup is the pinnacle of his international career.

We Were Not Good Enough, Says Rohit After WC Heartbreak

After the six-wicket loss to Australia in the World Cup final in Ahmedabad, India skipper Rohit Sharma credited his opponents for playing better cricket while lamenting his side's inability to raise their game on the big night.

Russia Hits Kyiv In 2nd Night Of Drone Strikes

Russia launched several waves of drone attacks on Kyiv early on Sunday for the second night in row, stepping up its assaults on the Ukrainian capital after several weeks of pause, the city's military administration said.

Shami And His Small Band Have A Ball

It wasn't the Ben Stokes we've known. Although it was the Mohammed Shami we know.

IN LEAGUE WITH LEGENDS

HEAD'S INNINGS AGAINST RICKY PONTING'S IN THE FINAL OF 2003 IN JOHANNESBURG AND ADAM GILCHRIST'S IN THE FINAL OF 2007 IN BRIDGETOWN. IT IS ENOUGH FOR IT TO BE MENTIONED ALONGSIDE. BOTH OF THOSE WERE STATEMENT INNINGS. HEAD'S WAS, AS WELL, IN A DIFFERENT WAY. THOSE WERE TWO-HOUR CAPSULES OF AUSTRALIAN SUPREMACY.

India's heartbreak at the finish line

In the end, there was eerie silence. An occasion that was supposed to be the crowning glory for a seemingly unstoppable Indian team, having won ten matches on the trot and entertained through six weeks, concluded with forlorn faces and sullen spirits. India's dream, criss-crossing nine venues, 11 games and 46 days, remains unfulfilled.

9-10% salary hikes may not help beat inflation

At a time of rising costs, will a 9-10% salary hike help much? Perhaps not, cautioned consultants working on compensation across sectors.

Roadmap for direct foreign listings to mark no-go areas

Caution is in line with government's previous move on angel tax relief

Investors press OpenAI to reinstate Altman as its chief executive officer

OpenAI's biggest investors are pressing the company to reinstate Sam Altman as chief executive officer after the board's stunning decision to fire him on Friday, according to people with knowledge of the matter.