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Haryana on alert, yatra not permitted: Khattar

Twelve teams of paramilitary forces and 27 police teams have been deployed to monitor ground situation, officials said

'EVEN THE AUDIENCE WILL NOT LIKE A HEROINE WHO LOOKS LIKE ME'

Anjali Anand, who recently made her Bollywood debut, slams toxic beauty standards

'GET GOOSEBUMPS EVERY TIME I SAY NATIONAL AWARD'

Humbled by the honour, Kriti Sanon admits the validation means a lot, coming within a decade of her career

Gauff and Pegula ready to challenge Swiatek for title

Not since Sloane Stephens’ memorable run in 2017 has there been an American woman singles champion at the US Open. And not since Serena Williams, in her last Grand Slam final in 2019, has an American fought for the title at Flushing Meadows. The form of Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula in recent weeks though raises hopes of a home favourite lifting the trophy this time.

How Bumrah ticked all boxes on T20 comeback

He’s the best for a reason. And against Ireland, after almost a year out of action, Jasprit Bumrah pulled on an India kit and was immediately the best bowler on show.

Showman Lyles emulates Bolt with double at Worlds

Stepping out of the tunnel and onto the track for the 200m final at the Budapest World Athletics Championships on Friday night, Noah Lyles spread his arms and let out an extended roar. It’s the kind of celebratory theatrics reserved for after the end of a spectacle.

Banking on Neeraj to cast a golden spell in Budapest

The Olympic javelin champion bids for a medal upgrade to his silver at the Eugene Worlds last year

Wagner fighters must swear allegiance to Russia: Putin

President Vladimir Putin has ordered Wagner fighters to sign an oath of allegiance to the Russian state after a deadly plane crash believed to have killed Yevgeny Prigozhin, the volatile chief of the mercenary group.

7 tornadoes confirmed in Michigan storms; 5 killed

At least seven tornadoes touched down in Michigan as part of severe storms powered by strong winds that killed five people, while downing trees, tearing roofs off buildings and leaving hundreds of thousands of customers without power, officials said.

'Red diary' hides black deeds: Shah attacks CM Gehlot in Raj

Union home minister Amit Shah on Saturday demanded the resignation of Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot over a \"red diary\" which, he alleged, contained details of corruption and \"black deeds\" of the state government.

'Won't bow down to threats by Guy': CM Mann hits back

Do not try to test the patience and emotions of 35 million people of Punjab, chief minister Bhagwant Mann said on Saturday, lashing out at governor Banwarilal Purohit for \"threatening\" to impose President's Rule in the state.

DU: After 3 rounds, 5,100 seats vacant

More than 65,900 of the total 71,000 undergraduate seats at Delhi University (DU) have been filled with the conclusion of the third round of seat allocation on Saturday, officials said.

EAM, U.S. TRADE REPRESENTATIVE DISCUSS SUPPLY CHAIN RESILIENCY DURING MEET

Minister of external affairs S Jaishankar met with US Trade Representative Ambassador Katherine Tai and discussed the supply chain resiliency and democratic globalisation during their meeting in New Delhi on Saturday.

EU flags petro product imports from India using Russian oil

The European Union (EU) on Saturday expressed concern at a rapid increase in refined petroleum products made from Russian crude in countries such as India entering European markets, as this defeats sanctions aimed at curbing Russia's ability to finance its war in Ukraine.

Experts consulted over Ram Temple carvings

Experts from the departments of fine arts at the Banaras Hindu University (BHU) and Lucknow University on Saturday held a meeting with members of the Ram Mandir construction committee about the kind of idols that could be carved on the pillars and other parts of the temple in Ayodhya.

Ajit defends rebellion against Pawar in Baramati stronghold

Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar on Saturday held a rally in the Pawar family stronghold of Baramati and defended his decision to break ranks with uncle Sharad Pawar, saying that \"some decisions are taken out of compulsion\" for the general good of the people.

Survivors recall cries for help as fire engulfed coach

Sudden cries for help and people screaming “fire, fire”: this is how Alka Prajapati remembers waking up before escaping the burning train coach that claimed the lives of nine people.

CM expands cabinet, inducts 3 more ahead of polls in MP

Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday expanded his cabinet and inducted three Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLAs - Gauri Shankar Bisen, Rajendra Shukla, and Rahul Lodhi, into his council of ministers.

Naming landing point 'Shiv Shakti' sends a message for gender equality: Scientists

Scientists at the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) on Saturday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decision to name the landing spot of Chandrayaan-3's lander \"Shiv Shakti\" is a message for inclusivity and gender equality.

New show at Purana Qila to go on floor soon

A new light and sound show is all set to make a mark at the Purana Qila after a gap of three years, officials aware of the matter said.

Rover moving on lunar surface, all experiments functional: Isro

Pragyan rover from Chandrayaan-3 is moving around on Moon's surface in \"pursuit of lunar secrets at the south pole\", the Indian Space Research Organisation said on Saturday, declaring that the robot had moved 12m till Saturday morning, and had successfully executed a turn.

Medians removed near hotels marked for G20

Medians or central verges outside three luxury hotels have been removed while those outside two other hotels are in the process of being removed for ease of access for dignitaries who will be staying at these hotels during the G20 Summit, traffic officials said on Saturday.

Rolls Royce crash: Kuber Group chief asked to join probe

NUH POLICE FORMED AN SIT TO PROBE THE ACCIDENT AFTER NEW EVIDENCE SUGGESTED THE ROLLS ROYCE WAS SPEEDING

WCD minister seeks report on old complaints against Khakha

A system that does not take complaints of sexual harassment seriously becomes party to the crimes against women, Delhi women and child development minister Atishi wrote to the Delhi chief secretary on Saturday — a day after HT reported that at least four women had filed complaints of sexual harassment between 2018 and 2022 against Premoday Khakha, the suspended senior Delhi government official who has been accused of raping a minor girl for over three months at his home.

Panels, social media plan on INDIA agenda

The Mumbai meeting of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) will set up the grouping's 11-member coordination committee, and is likely to discuss the broader approach for state-specific seat-sharing arrangements, which will eventually be handled at the state level, two leaders involved in the preparatory consultations said on Saturday.

Don't deny remission solely on trial judge's opinion: SC

The ultimate goal of imprisonment, even in the most serious crime, is reformation, the Supreme Court has held, adding a stereotypical approach in denying the benefit of premature release to reformed prisoners, based solely on a trial judge’s opinion, could defeat the purpose of the remission policy.

Govt proposes to revise circle rates in Capital

The revenue department of the Delhi government has been working on a draft proposal to revise circle rates of properties across all the eight categories in the Capital, which, if approved, will add more funds to the state exchequer, officials aware of the matter said.

Nuh procession to go ahead with or without permission, says VHP

The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) reiterated on Saturday that it will carry out a procession in Nuh, where a similar event on July 31 was at the heart of communal clashes that left six people dead over three days of religious clashes that spilled over to nearby districts, appearing to defy police restrictions that ban large gatherings.

Appliances may be graded for water efficiency on lines of star ratings for power consumption

Similar to the now ubiquitous sticker on appliances that carry a “star rating” to indicate energy efficiency, a variety of equipment could soon ship with similar star-ratings for water-use efficiency, helping consumers make a more environmentally friendly choice.

Nine dead as fire erupts in 'private' train coach

Nine pilgrims from Uttar Pradesh were killed and eight injured after a fire tore through a chartered train coach parked at the Madurai railway junction in Tamil Nadu early on Saturday, said officials.