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Garbage mess likely for several city areas

Parts of the national capital are staring at a garbage crisis from November, when the contract of a private concessionaire tasked with collecting waste from neighbourhoods in central, south and southeast Delhi runs out, said Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) officials aware of the matter, adding that it is unlikely another agency will be hired in two months.

ITPO to develop 5-star hotel at Pragati Maidan

Following the recent completion of the G20 Summit at the newly developed Pragati Maidan, the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO), which oversees the complex, is looking to develop a five-star hotel within the 123-acre complex, senior officials aware of the project said on Tuesday.

Delhi cop dies in crash on Meerut e-way

A 58-year-old Delhi Police sub-inspector was killed, and the driver of a pick-up was seriously injured, after a speeding Honda Amaze car hit them before crashing on the Delhi-Meerut Expressway near Sanjay Lake on Tuesday morning, officers aware of the case said.

K'taka HC suggests minimum age for using social media, if not outright ban

The Karnataka high court on Tuesday observed that the central government should consider bringing in an age requirement for the use of social media akin to the legal age for drinking alcohol.

Coaching institute in Kota booked for abetting suicide-

THE 16-YR-OLD DIED BY SUICIDE ON MONDAY NIGHT, IN WHAT WAS THE 25TH SUCH DEATH IN THE COACHING TOWN THIS YEAR

US and Australia voice concern over situation

Australia and the US, Canada's allies in the \"Five Eyes\" intelligence-sharing setup, expressed deep concern on Tuesday over Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's allegations of a \"potential link\" between Indian government agents and the killing of Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in June.

2 terrorists killed as week-long gunfight in Anantnag winds up

Two terrorists, including Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander Uzair Khan, were killed in an encounter with security forces in the Garole forest area of Anantnag district in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on Tuesday, bringing an end to the operation that lasted for seven days, a senior police officer said.

Conceived in 1996, bill comes to life

In the annals of India's legislative history, the move to reserve seats in legislatures for women must count among the most fractious and long-pending issues.

Women’s reservation bill tabled in Lok Sabha

The government introduced in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday a bill to reserve a third of seats in the Lower House and state assemblies for women, making the landmark legislation the first piece of official business in the new Parliament and sparking a battle to take political credit.

'MARATHI CINEMA WAS LOOKED DOWN UPON FOR THE LONGEST TIME'

The actor-VJ, who returned to the big screen with a regional project, says that language barriers don't exist anymore

Son Ayaan is more involved than me in Ganesh Chaturthi preparations: Arjun Bijlani

For actor Arjun Bijlani, Ganesh Chaturthi has always been one of the biggest celebrations of the year.

I didn't go to collegen but my designs are going to the Asian Games: Aaquib Wani

A total of 634 athletes in the Indian contingent for the Asian Games 2022 are all set to win laurels starting September 23 in Hangzhou (China).

'IT IS OUR FIFTH YEAR WITH BAPPA'

Actor Ananya Panday shoots exclusively with HT City for her 'favourite festival'

With promise of a better show

In the 2018 edition, India returned with only a gold anda bronze. This time, an improvement in the tally is on the cards

The India XI in the Asia Cup final checked all the boxes

With due respect to Axar, a left-arm spinner, a left-arm wrist spinner and an off-spinner who will add to batting depth seems a better balance on turning pitches

Petitioner seeks overhaul of expert panel in Adani probe

One of the petitioners in the Adani-Hindenburg case has requested the Supreme Court to reconstitute the panel of experts investigating accusations of regulatory failure by the stock market regulator and breach of laws by the conglomerate, alleging conflict of interest of three of the six-member panel that is headed by a retired apex court judge.

Govt eyes steady export growth for FY24 amid global challenges

Govt is yet to set any merchandise and services exports targets for FY24

US, Iran swap prisoners after deal unfreezes $6bn

It’s unclear whether the exchange might bring progress on the many issues that divide the two nations, including Iran’s nuclear programme

China sends top envoy to Russia for security talks

China's top diplomat on Monday began several days of security consultations with Russian officials following his weekend talks with US President Joe Biden's national security adviser in Malta.

No reprieve for Soren against ED summons

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a petition filed by Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren against summons issued to him by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with an alleged illegal mining case, asking the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader to approach the jurisdictional high court first.

12,444 moved to shelter homes

Amid heavy rains in Gujarat over the last three days, at least 12,444 people living in low-lying areas in five districts were evacuated and shifted to shelter homes, while 617 stranded residents were rescued on Monday, officials said.

'Rain damage in state should be declared national disaster'

Faced with his first major test in rain-battered Himachal Pradesh since taking over as chief minister in December, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, 59, recently fronted the onerous relief and rescue operations.

UK govt looks to strengthen its partnership with Indian varsities

INDIA ACCOUNTS FOR THE SECOND LARGEST COHORT OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS IN THE UK AFTER CHINA

Set timeline to decide on petitions against Shinde camp: SC to speaker

The Supreme Court on Monday fast-tracked the adjudication of the disqualification petitions against Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde and the MLAs who backed him during the rebellion against Uddhav Thackeray in June last year, directing assembly speaker Rahul Narwekar to start hearing the petitions within a week and set down a time schedule for deciding them.

Hope Oppn gets its due space in House: Kharge

The Centre has failed to tame inflation and provide employment, Congress lawmaker and leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, said on Monday, drawing a contrast between previous Congress dispensations that provided space to the Opposition and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) regime that he alleged did not engage with political opponents

New Parliament should pave way for renewed democracy

NOSTALGIA FOR OLD BUILDING IS UNDERSTANDABLE, BUT MPs DESERVE COMFORTABLE SEATS AND ACCESS TO MODERN TECHNOLOGY

A building that bore witness to the odyssey of democratic India

In India’s journey as a nation, the circular building gradually came to embody democratic traditions one that few had given a chance at the moment of the country’s birth

Satellite images show farm fires in Punjab, Haryana

EVERY YEAR, FARM FIRES LEADS TO A THICK JACKET OF SMOG ENVELOPING THE CITIES IN THE NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION,CAUSING A HEALTH CRISIS

Civic health facilities to get ₹117-crore upgrade

Mayor Shelly Oberoi on Monday announced that the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) will soon begin upgrading the civic body’s healthcare units, and under the proposal, 1,720 projects worth ₹117 crore have been sanctioned.

Hotels, shops above RRTS stns planned

The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC), which is constructing the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS), is looking for partners to construct multilevel commercial areas such as hotels and offices above its Sarai Kale Khan and Anand Vihar stations - a first for any metro system in India - officials aware of the matter said on Monday.