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An African century, facilitated by India

The recent G20 summit presided over and hosted by India marks a critical turning point for economic prospects in Africa. As the emerging leader of the Global South, India marked its presidency of the G20 by adding the African Union as a permanent member. India's move goes beyond diplomatic symbolism.

How they took away the spirit of my game

For a genuine cricket romantic, the toxic atmosphere in an India-Pakistan match has robbed the sport of its purity

'Airports working on plan to tackle peak season rush'

Sixteen of India's busiest airports are working on a government-coordinated plan to tackle peak season rush, civil aviation minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said in an interview to HT's Neha LM Tripathi and Sunetra Choudhury. The minister added that the plan includes deployment of equipment and personnel, as well as expansion of facilities, with deadlines for the next winter and summer seasons. Edited excerpts:

Graft in CBFC: CBI files case, names 3 people

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a case against at least three people to probe Tamil actor Vishal's allegation that he had to pay 6.5 lakh to the Censor Board of Film Certification (CBFC) for screening and certification of the Hindi version of his film 'Mark Antony'.

Nullify order shielding MPS, MLAS in cash-for-vote cases: Centre to SC

The Union government on Thursday implored the Supreme Court to nullify the precedential value of a 1998 ruling that allowed lawmakers to go scot-free after receiving bribe for casting votes or making speeches on the floor of the House, emphasising that any act of bribery outside legislative Houses are prosecutable under the Prevention of Corruption (PC) Act.

No additional water will be shared with another state at any cost: CM

Not a single drop of additional water will be shared with any other state at any cost, Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann said on Thursday, a day after the Supreme Court asked the Centre to survey the land in Punjab allocated for the construction of a section of the Sutlej Yamuna Link (SYL) canal.

JD(U) cadre push for Nitish to contest '24 polls from UP

Leaders and workers of the Janata Dal (United) or JD(U) want Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar to announce his candidacy for the Lok Sabha polls from Uttar Pradesh (UP), eyeing an opportunity to expand the party's footprint.

Modi steps up attack on Opposition as campaign for Raj, MP intensifies

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday took a swipe at what he alleged was unbridled corruption allowed by the Congress, saying the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was taking the country forward but opposition parties were not happy at the progress.

Washing away of dam brings focus on state's hydel projects

The washing away of the dam of Teesta-III project and damage to the Teesta-V dam in Sikkim because of the Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) from Lhonak Lake in north-west Sikkim has again centred attention on the series of hydel projects that have been, are being, and proposed to be built on one of the most dammed rivers in the country.

Nanded hospital dean, head of dept booked after 38 patients die

A first information report (FIR) was registered under charges of culpable homicide against the dean and a doctor of a government hospital in Nanded district of Maharashtra where the deaths of 38 patients, including 18 infants, over three days have sparked outrage and prompted the state to order a review of state-run facilities.

NDRF faces great unknown in bid to save 14 trapped in tunnels

Between 6am and 6.30am on Friday, a team of 60 rescuers from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) will be on tenterhooks. They will be travelling to remote Chungthang in North Sikkim. The challenge in front of them is daunting-a dozen-off people feared trapped in tunnels for 48 hours without food, water or any possible exit. Nobody knows if the tunnels are inundated or not. Nobody knows if the 12-14 people are dead or alive.

Town that bore the brunt of flood fury

Around 80% of homes in Chungthang town in north Sikkim have been severely hit by Wednesday's flash floods caused by Lhonak Lake over flow, a senior state government official said on Thursday, following the first assessment of the damage to the town adjacent to Teesta-III dam that collapsed.

AQI on rise, could touch 'poor' soon

After staying in the \"moderate\" category for nearly a fortnight, Delhi's air quality is likely to deteriorate to the \"poor\" category by the weekend, and trigger Stage 1 of the Graded Response Action Plan (Grap), officials said.

As Afghan school downs shutters, pupils left in lurch face uncertainty

Everything was going well at the school... It was a tiny school, and we had no space to play football or tennis but it was still a lot of fun. Now there's no school and no fun,\" said a morose 14-year-old Yosuf Noor.

Metro's WhatsApp ticketing system now across all lines

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Thursday said it has expanded WhatsApp-based ticketing service to all its lines. So far, the facility was available only on the Airport Express Line, after it was launched in May.

30% y-on-y increase in farm fires in northern India, shows govt data

Paddy harvesting, which began roughly a fortnight ago, has resulted in a surge in cases of stubble burning-rising 30% between September 15 to October 4, compared to the corresponding period last year-according to centralised data from the agriculture ministrybacked Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI).

Traffic woes rise across city: Police list 117 choke points, 10 congested flyways

A survey by the Delhi traffic police has finally confirmed what commuters have been complaining about over the past few months a significant increase in traffic congestion across the Capital. The reasons, according to the survey, are myriad- from construction to encroachment, and illegal parking to a rise in motor vehicles post the pandemic.

Why this arrest affects AAP= What Singh means to party

The arrest of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh is likely to create a leadership void in the party. The 51-year-old Singh is the third top AAP leader to be jailed after former deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia and former minister Satyendar Jain, and at the national level, especially, the party is likely to feel his absence.

Singh a key conspirator in excise case, received ₹2 crore bribe: ED

ED SAID SINGH KNEW APPROVER DINESH ARORA SINCE 2017, AND THE AAP LEADER'S STAFF ALSO HAVE A RELATIONSHIP WITH HIM

Excise case: Court grants ED five-day custody of Singh

A Delhi court on Thursday remanded Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) parliamentarian Sanjay Singh to Enforcement Directorate (ED) custody for five days, a day after he was arrested in connection with alleged irregularities in Delhi's now-scrapped excise policy.

No longer intimidated by the best, Indian athletes give reason to smile

The sight of Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra and compatriot Kishore Kumar Jena wrapped in the Indian tricolour after a gold-silver finish in the men's javelin evoked euphoria. And it wasn't just the medals but the manner of their victory that was truly world class.

Chintan 'guilty' in murder case that rocked art world

Eight years after the sensational murders of one of India's leading artists, Hema Upadhyay and her lawyer Harish Bhambhani, a sessions court in Mumbai on Thursday convicted Hema's estranged husband, artist Chintan Upadhyay, for conspiracy.

100 medals? India on track to strike ambitious target

India’s compound archers carried their gilt-edged form into the team events, sweeping two golds at the Fuyang Yinhu Sports Centre as five medals won across disciplines on Thursday pushed India’s overall tally to 86 — within striking distance of achieving a magical century and fulfilling the contingent’s ambitious target when it set off for the 19th Asian Games.

Why no money trail, SC asks ED in Sisodia case

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Enforcement Directorate (ED) how an offence could be made out against former Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia if there was no apparent money trail connecting him directly with a lobby that allegedly paid kickbacks to get benefits under the Capital's now-scrapped excise policy.

Frantic rescue op on as Sikkim counts the cost

The death toll in the flash floods that tore through Sikkim and parts of West Bengal rose to 18 on Thursday, and 98 people, including 22 army personnel, were still missing, according to officials who said rescue teams were mounting frenetic operations amid cut-off roads, uprooted bridges, interrupted communication, and heavy rainfall.

Mind over seating: How a decade of sitting raises dementia risk

A new study says sitting for 10 hours or more daily can increase risk of dementia. Here's how sedentary lifestyle affects your brain

RABIES: THE TEETH OF THE MATTER

In light of the recent rabies-related deaths following dog bites, experts shed light on the symptoms of the disease, treatment and prevention

Ali Fazal And Richa Chadha's Wedding To Turn Into A Documentary

It was a year ago that Ali Fazal and Richa Chadha officiated their wedding with festivities spread across Delhi, Mumbai and Lucknow.

Can Hosts India Make It A Cup To Remember?

{RELIVING 2011} The Show Starts Today

ED Summons Ranbir Kapoor In Betting Case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued summons to actor Ranbir Kapoor to appear on Friday for questioning in the agency's money laundering investigation against Mahadev Online Book (MOB) platform, officials familiar with the matter said.