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TN, Punjab move top court against guvs

The Tamil Nadu and Punjab governments have moved the Supreme Court against their respective governors over alleged delay in clearing various bills approved by the assembly, saying such \"unconstitutional\" inactions have brought the entire administration to a grinding halt.

Air force phases out another squadron of ageing MiG-21

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has retired one of its three remaining squadrons of the ageing MiG-21 fighters, which will gradually be replaced by the indigenous light combat aircraft (LCA) MK-1A aircraft, officials said on Tuesday.

Maratha stir rages but Maha may not accept OBC demand

The Maharashtra government is unlikely to accept activist Manoj Jarange-Patil's demands to include all Marathas in the other backward classes (OBC) category, people aware of the matter said after a cabinet meeting on Tuesday, even as the ruling coalition finalised a raft of measures to pacify the agitating community.

UP teen kidnapped, killed; former tutor, partner held

Three people were arrested on Tuesday after the body of a 16-year-old boy, who was allegedly abducted the previous day, was recovered from the house of his former tutor's boyfriend in Kanpur, police said.

IMD predicts warmer than usual November this year

IMD ALSO SAID THAT MONTHLY RAINFALL OVER INDIA WOULD BE NORMAL, BETWEEN 77% AND 123% OF THE LONG-PERIOD AVERAGE

Will appear before LS panel on Nov 2: Moitra

Trinamool Congress lawmaker Mahua Moitra said on Tuesday that she will attend Lok Sabha's ethics committee hearing on November 2, asserting that she will \"demolish\" the complaint of \"cash-for-query\" against her and underlined that no parliamentary panel has the jurisdiction to probe allegations of criminality.

Head constable shot dead by terrorists in Kashmir: Police

A head constable was shot dead by unidentified terrorists in the Tangmarg area of north Kashmir on Tuesday evening, police said, making it the second attack on police personnel in three days.

Militants gun down Manipur cop, target security convoy

A sub-divisional police officer (SDPO) was killed and three constables sustained bullet injuries on Tuesday in two separate attacks by suspected militants close to the India-Myanmar border at Moreh town in Manipur, in a major firing incident in weeks in the ethnic strife-torn state, police said.

Rahul targets KCR, and kin over graft, CM hits out at Cong

The upcoming assembly elections in Telangana is a fight between the family of landlords headed by chief minister K Chandrashekar Rao and the rest of the society comprising unemployed youth, farmers and women, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said on Tuesday.

Convincing rebels to withdraw their candidature in Shah's focus

Convincing rebels to withdraw their candidature to deny the opposition Congress any advantage topped Union home minister Amit Shah's priorities during his visit to Madhya Pradesh over the weekend, people aware of the matter said. November 2 (Thursday) is the last date for the withdrawal of candidature ahead of the November 17 polls.

HC gives interim bail, Naidu walks out of jail

The Andhra Pradesh high court on Tuesday granted interim bail for four weeks on medical grounds to Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief and former Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu in a skill development corporation scam case.

Politics of appeasement biggest hurdle to country's growth: PM

The biggest obstacle to India's development is the politics of appeasement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday, cautioning that forces practising such politics tended to support \"anti-national activities and could never contribute to the country's benefit.

MCD clears 54 proposals amid chaos during meet

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi's (MCD) house of councillors witnessed scenes of pandemonium on Tuesday, as Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) members objected to the ruling Aam Aadmi Party introducing a large number of policy proposals directly in the House, bypassing the yet-to-be-formed standing committee an all-powerful panel that controls MCD's purse strings and ratifies the agenda for discussion in the house.

Leaders being framed to finish AAP: Minister

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Tuesday said its leaders were being framed in false cases in an \"attempt to finish\" it even as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) denied any witch-hunt and insisted Delhi's ruling party had brought the troubles upon itself through its now-scrapped excise policy.

SC tells Delhi, 4 other states, to list steps against pollution

Steps to improve Delhi's air quality seem to be only on paper, the Supreme Court remarked on Tuesday on the persistent problem of air pollution caused \"year after year\" in the national capital, even as it sought responses from the governments of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab and Rajasthan on steps taken to control crop burning.

Liquor swindle: Govt orders a crackdown

The Haryana government on Tuesday took cognisance of an HT report on the rebottling and sale of fake premium alcohol in Gurugram and Faridabad, with deputy chief minister Dushyant Chautala ordering that special teams be formed to crack down on the counterfeit liquor business in the state.

Let this be the start of many more

{MORE THAN A STATUE} SACHIN TENDULKAR AT WANKHEDE STADIUM

SC asks for reports from NCR states as Delhi AQI hits 359

Delhi on Tuesday woke up to the season's first foggy morning and went on to record another \"very poor\" air day, with an air quality index (AQI) of 359-the worst this season - as calm winds and low temperatures exacerbated the impact of pollutants.

India a leader in taking tech to the people, says Vaishnaw

India's work in digital infrastructure has shown the world a way to bring technology to the people, minister of electronics and information technology Ashwini Vaishnaw said, adding that several countries are now interested in replicating them.

EC must keep full details of donations via poll bonds: SC

SC COMMENCED ITS SCRUTINY OF PLEAS PRESSING FOR A RIGHT TO HAVE ACCESS TO DETAILS OF CONTRIBUTIONS TO POLITICAL PARTIES

Amrit Mahotsav tipping point for new India: Modi

The collective strength of India's young will propel the development of the country in the future, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday as he drew parallels with the Dandi March, and hailed the sacrifice of freedom fighters to mark the culmination of a two-year celebration of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, or 75 years of Independence.

14 Dead, Human Error Possible Cause Of Andhra Train Collision

The train collision that led to the death of at least 14 people and injured 50 in Vizianagaram district of Andhra Pradesh on Sunday evening was the result of a human error after protocols to navigate a route with a defective auto signal were bypassed, a preliminary inquiry report said.

Chasing The Perfect World Cup Title... Five Games To Go

West Indies, Australia and Sri Lanka have won an ODI World Cup without losing a game. Can India, who have won their first six matches, pull off a similar run?

Clinical Afghanistan Rout Sri Lanka, Remain In Hunt

Superb all-round display saw Afghans win by seven wickets and add two crucial points to their tally

COP28 Prez Seeks Unity To Tackle Climate Crisis

All countries must show solidarity to tackle the climate crisis as "too many things" are "dividing the world at the moment", Sultan Al Jaber of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), president-designate of the upcoming United Nations climate summit, urged on Monday.

Israeli Premier Rules Out Gaza Ceasefire

At least 8,306 people have been killed in Gaza since the start of the war with Israel on Oct 7, Hamas-run health ministry said

Russia, China Warn Foreign Forces Stoking Turmoil In Asia, Beyond

Top Chinese and Russian officials warned on Monday that foreign forces were seeking to sow turmoil in Asia and beyond as they opened an international defence conference in Beijing.

DU students, say hello to a carn-evil of screams and screenings!

On Halloween, imagine someone dressed black head-to-toe with a spooky face mask and a knife in tow, ready to slash their next victim to bits!

'FEELS LIKE A COLLECTIVE FAILURE WHEN FEMALE-LED FILMS DON'T DO WELL'

At a recent event in Mumbai, actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas spoke about her early days in showbiz and the pressure that comes with doing 'women-centric' films

Unnati to raise ₹2 crore in social bourse's first listing

Bengaluru-based SGBS Unnati Foundation (SUF), a nonprofit organization, aims to raise ₹2 crore from high-net-worth individuals (HNIS) by being the first NGO to list on India's Social Stock Exchange (SSE).