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China's aggressiveness threatening democratic way of life in Taiwan: FM

China's aggressive muscle flexing is threatening the democratic way of life in Taiwan and allowing the island's participation in the UN system will demonstrate the world body's determination to unite for global peace, Taiwanese foreign minister Jaushieh Joseph Wu said on Wednesday.

Hurricane Idalia unleashes fury on Florida and Georgia

Over 330,000 customers were without electricity as residents in some areas see chest-high water from the storm.

2 jawans, 5 locals injured as firing continues in Manipur

At least seven people, including two India Reserve Battalion (IRB) personnel, were injured as armed miscreants from both Kuki and Meitei communities in ethnic strife-torn Manipur engaged in intermittent firing throughout Wednesday, people aware of the matter said.

Cong will replicate Karnataka model in all states: Rahul

The development work carried out by the Siddaramaiah-led Karnataka government will be replicated across the country, senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said on Wednesday, adding that the party fulfilled key pre-poll promises made to the people of the southern state.

17 centres to develop courses in Indian Knowledge System

The Union government has selected proposals from 17 higher education institutions across the country to set up specialized centres to develop courses in different domains of the Indian Knowledge System, including Indian mathematics, Vastu Shastra, Pashu Ayurveda, Indian psychology, and Yoga, for both undergraduate and postgraduate students, officials familiar with the development said.

Balaji oversaw cash-for-job racket in transport dept: ED

The recruitment process in Tamil Nadu’s transport department “turned into a corrupt chiefdom”, the Enforcement Directorate has contended in its chargesheet against V Senthil Balaji, the state minister who held the portfolio until the last week of June when it was re-allocated following his arrest. The charge sheet was filed on August 12 and a court in Chennai took its cognizance on August 16.

Adhir's suspension revoked after House panel weighs in

Congress’s Lok Sabha floor leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury’s suspension from the House was revoked on Wednesday, hours after the privileges committee, headed by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) lawmaker Sunil Singh, recommended his reinstatement to Speaker Om Birla.

Panels, logo, public outreach on agenda of INDIA meeting

Sixty-three leaders from 28 opposition parties flew into Mumbai on Wednesday for a two-day meeting of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA), bracing for tough negotiations that will test their unity in what is tipped to be the group’s first effort at moving beyond symbolism to resolve thorny substantive issues of leadership and political strategy.

Gzb lawyer shot dead in his chambers, probe on

A 42-year-old lawyer was shot dead by two assailants in his chambers at Ghaziabad tehsil, police officers aware of the matter said on Wednesday, adding that the deceased's wife has claimed that a family dispute led to the murder.

Amazon manager shot dead in Bhajanpura

A 36-year-old man, who worked as a senior manager for e-commerce giant Amazon, was shot dead and his relative grievously injured after five motorcycle-borne men fired at them in northeast Delhi’s Bhajanpura late on Tuesday night, police said on Wednesday. The victims were also riding a motocycle when they were targeted.

GST refund: Minister says finance secy not filing appeal in top court

Due to the illegal, unconstitutional Act, numerous officials have now begun to rebel against the elected government.

2 Aerocity flyovers to help connectivity

The Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), which operates the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport, is building two flyovers along the Northern Access Road in Aerocity to decongest the locality, officials aware of the matter said on Wednesday.

Two buses collide at Sansad Marg

SIX PEOPLE WERE INJURED IN THE CRASH, INCLUDING THE BUS DRIVERS AND I CONDUCTOR

Agencies on alert against cyber attack by hackers

Multiple agencies are working round the clock to ensure that cyber attackers do not disrupt the G20 Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi next week by attacking event’s main website, or the critical information infrastructure, people familiar with the development said.

Special lounges coming up at IGI airport for heads of States

Three ceremonial lounges are being prepared to receive the heads of State expected to arrive for the G20 Summit from September 9 to 10 at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, officials aware of the matter said on Wednesday.

NDMC centre to watch traffic movement, hotels, pollution

From coordinating the movement of delegates from hotels to the G20 Summit venue, monitoring traffic congestion and local pollution levels to keeping a check on maintenance of beautified stretches -- the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) plans to use its Integrated Command and Control Centre as the nerve centre for managing work related to hosting the global event over the next fortnight, senior officials aware of the arrangements said on Wednesday.

Fountain fixtures, genset wires go missing in G20 puzzle for officials

Thieves in the national capital have set their sights on installations put up in and around New Delhi ahead of the G20 Summit, stealing high-end lights, copper wires and even cheap, minor fittings like nozzles, said officials of the state Public Works Department (PWD).

The hills have eyes that keep a lookout for cops

That day, the hills rang out with the sounds of violence.

Kota's cry for help: 8 died since June 24, at least 45 others told helpline they didn't want to live either

In the 55 days between June 24 and August 18 this year, eight students died by suicide in Kota, part of the 23 such deaths that have taken place in 2023, already the highest since the district administration began collecting such data in 2015. But in a sign of just how deep the mental health crisis in India’s coaching hub is, in those 55 days alone, Kota Abhay Command Centre — a special students’ cell set up by the police on June 22 that works to prevent such suicides — intervened after distress calls from 45 more students who were contemplating suicide.

US Congress clears landmark India-US fighter engine deal

No-objection paves the way for implementation of GE’s agreement with HAL on the F-414 engines, including manufacturing and technology transfer

Solar mission Aditya L-1 in position, set for launch

Space agency Isro on Wednesday released the first photographs of India’s lunar lander, the Vikram, on the moon in the clearest spectacle yet of the country’s historic achievement, less than an hour after it confirmed that its first mission to study the Sun was on track.

Aamir Khan will return to acting with Christmas 2024 release

Aamir Khan is all set to return to the acting world. After a self-imposed sabbatical following his last big-screen outing Laal Singh Chaddha (2022), which didn't fare well at the box office, the actor had announced his decision to take a short break.

Janhvi and Shikhar are not engaged!

Recently, actor Janhvi Kapoor was spotted seeking blessings at the Tirupati Balaji Temple in Tirumala (Andhra Pradesh) with her rumoured boyfriend, entrepreneur Shikhar Pahariya.

'IT'LL BE GREAT IF OMG2'S A CERTIFICATE GETS CHANGED'

Pankaj Tripathi wants his recent release to be accessible to the audience it is intended to target-teenagers

Keeping up with the Chopras: Raksha Bandhan edition

The relationship between Parineeti Chopra and her brothers, Sahaj and Shivang, is setting major goals on social media. Getting candid about the siblings' ever-evolving bond, Parineeti (34), in her first interview after her engagement, says, \"By virtue of our careers, we live in three separate cities of the world. Sahaj (30) lives in Delhi, I live in Mumbai, and Shivang (29) lives in London (UK).

Thiem ends 927-day wait for a win in a Grand Slam

It had been 14 consecutive Grand Slams without anyone other than Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal or Novak Djokovic emerging as champion. But then, at the 2020 US Open, two of these three greats-Federer and Nadal - remained absent, while Djokovic was disqualified in the fourth round. And so, we went on to get a first-time Major winner in Dominic Thiem.

Rahul to miss first two games

Dravid says India had clarity about No. 4 and No. 5 months ago but injuries spoilt it

Website crashes on chaotic Day 1 of WC ticket sales

It was only the first day of the India tickets sale, that too for the ODI World Cup warm-up matches, also for a select target group - Mastercard users and most had a frustrating experience.

Google unveils enterprise AI tools, new AI chip

Google unveiled a swath of fresh artificial-intelligence technology and partnerships on Tuesday that were geared toward bringing more of the growing technology to large businesses.

I-T may probe 20 entities over Adani share profits

The income-tax department may probe several domestic and overseas entities for tax evasion over profits from short-selling shares of companies belonging to the Adani Group following the controversial Hindenburg Research report on the conglomerate published in January, even as the market regulator investigates possible collusion between the firm and at least 20 entities, including security firms and media professionals, at least four people aware of the development said.