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Govt may extend free food scheme, expand fuel subsidy

The government may continue providing free food grains to over 813 million underprivileged Indians even after the December 31, 2023 deadline for the popular scheme, and could extend the annual fuel subsidy up to ₹2,400 per beneficiary to about 96 million households beyond the current financial year because of both economic and political reasons ahead of the 2024 general elections, two people aware of the development said on Monday.

Prez not restricted from reorganising a state: SC

The Constitution does not restrict the President from reorganising a state, the Supreme Court observed on Wednesday, responding to an argument to the effect, while hearing the matter of the abrogation of Article 370 and the restructuring of Jammu & Kashmir into two Union territories.

6 more held over Jadavpur death

Police in Kolkata have arrested six more people in connection with the death of a first-year student of Jadavpur University (JU) last week that has sparked allegations of brutal ragging on campus, taking the total number of arrests in the case to nine, officials said on Wednesday.

Didn't discuss politics with Ajit: Pawar

Days after his \"secret\" meeting with nephew Ajit Pawar created a buzz, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) patriarch Sharad Pawar took a strong line against him as well as Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday.

NDMC to hire pvt firms for upkeep of new fountains

The New Delhi Municipal Council plans to rope in private players to maintain the new series of fountains installed at key avenue roads in Lutyens' Delhi, as well as supply water to them, in the run-up to the G20 Summit scheduled in September, according to officials aware of the development.

Marigold, ixora flowers to beautify stretches for G20

Two flowering species - the bright yellow marigold and the crescent-red ixora - will be used to beautify several key stretches from the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport to Rajghat as part of preparation for the G20 Summit, officials in the forest and wildlife department said.

Bajrangi brandished sword during yatra, attacked cops

Cow vigilante Raj Kumar, better known as Bittu Bajrangi, who was arrested on Tuesday from his home in Haryana’s Faridabad, was sent on one-day police remand on Wednesday by a local court, said police officers familiar with the matter.

Colleges abuzz with freshers as DU begins academic year

Delhi University bustles with activity on Wednesday as first-year students began the new academic session even as they were welcomed by colleges with ceremonies and orientation sessions. Many students also met their seniors who were seen giving the newcomers guided tours of the campus.

Peeling walls, broken bricks: Lodhi structure awaits repair

A portion of a complex abutting Bada Gumbad mosque within the Lodhi Gardens has sustained damage during the rains this year, prompting conservationists to urge authorities to undertake urgent repairs and pointing out that several parts of the 15th century monument have eroded over time.

Deadlock over... govt has challenged law but will respect it, says minister

Services minister Atishi on Wednesday said the deadlock over transfers and postings of officers will end now after the enactment of the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) Act, which handed over the control of the Capital’s administration to the Union government despite ruling Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) opposition.

House vs LG battle plays out on first day of session

A two-day special session of the Delhi assembly began on Wednesday amid conflict between the state and the Centre, with deputy Speaker Rakhi Birla telling the House that though lieutenant governor (LG) VK Saxena has raised objections on the session being convened, his reservations are without merit and based on a wrong interpretation of the laws.

Inside the survey to enumerate India's oldest fault line

The muddy expanse of the Ganga stretched out in front of her, Afreen Jahan waited on the sandy shores on the outskirts of Patna one Monday morning in early May, her face and hands draped in a dupatta.

SC halts demolition drive near Krishna Janmasthan temple

The Supreme Court on Wednesday halted a demolition drive undertaken by Indian Railways near Mathura’s Krishna Janmabhoomi for a period of 10 days after the aggrieved residents complained that a civil suit filed by them is pending consideration before a Mathura court and could not be heard due to a strike called by lawyers.

Modi, BJP brass review prep for state elections

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday chaired two separate meetings to discuss the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) election preparations, areas of concern, and probable candidates for the upcoming state elections in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.

RPF sacks cop over hate crime on train

Railway Protection Force constable Chetan Singh, 33, accused of killing four people on board the 12956 Jaipur-Mumbai Central Superfast Express on July 31, has been fired by the Indian Railways. A five-member high powered committee constituted by the Railway Board to investigate the events of July 31st , recommended the dismissal, confirmed one of the members who requested that he not be quoted.

Cabinet nod for mobility, skilling, Digital India push

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday cleared schemes aimed at overhauling urban transport and mobility with a focus on smaller towns, expanding its flagship Digital India initiative, and imparting skill training to artisans and craftspeople in push to augment infrastructure and employment.

'Perform, Reform, Transform': PM Sets Pitch For 2024 Battle

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday laid out the contours of next year's general elections, giving an account of his politics of "perform, reform, and transform" which he said had replaced the politics of instability, and exuding confidence that he would deliver the Independence Day address at Red Fort in 2024 as well.

Are You Ready For An 'AI'Mazing Adventure?

The integration and customised of Al in the travel industry, facilitating data-driven travel plans dining recommendations, is making journeys hassle-free

Amyra Dastur Wants To See More Parsis On Screen

On Navroz today, the actor talks about celebrating as a family and the representation in films community's

Donald Trump Is Back In Reckoning

Trump has a big lead in the Republican race. The fresh indictment, too, is only likely to boost him. Biden's team believes his candidacy is good news, but other Democrats aren't as sure

How 1947 Changed Delhi: The Evolution Of City Post Partition

Historian Mridula Mukherjee was born in a Kamla Nagar apartment three years after Partition. Her parents, professors from Lahore, made Delhi their new home and started teaching.

Modi Lays Out Blueprint As A Developed Country By 2047 For India

India will be a developed country by 2047, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in his 10th Independence Day speech, juxtaposing that long-term goal with the more short-term objective of the country's economy becoming the world's third largest it is currently fifth-which he said would happen during his third term.

On Comeback Trail, Bumrah Will Need To Keep It Slow And Steady

With the ODI World Cup looming, India will hope that the ace pacer is fit and firing at the marquee event

Rana apologises to Sonam, says comment was ‘misinterpreted'

Actor Rana Daggubati's recent comment at an event in Hyderabad about a certain \"Bollywood heroine\" wasting his friend, actor Dulquer Salmaan's time on a Hindi film set grabbed a lot of eyeballs.

Kanu on IFFM win: Film fests broaden a project's horizons

Director Kanu Behl's independent feature, Agra, is making waves at international film festivals.

Chaar saal baad college aaya hun toh degree bhi leke jaunga

Actor Siddharth Shaw, an alumnus of DU's Shaheed Bhagat Singh College, went on a nostalgic trip with HT City, during his recent visit to the Capital

Queen Bey's tour de glam

Beyoncé has been bringing the best of her fashion game to the ongoing Renaissance World Tour. Here's a dekko of the singer's five 'Freakum Dress(es)'

I will be back next year to scale Mount Fuji's summit: Pooja

Pooja Dhingra attempted to climb Mount Fuji, Japan's tallest peak at 3,776m, after recovering from a serious knee injury.

The buzzword for Hayley is 'strong female characters'

Not in the mood to play a damsel in distress, actor Hayley Atwell is happy to see films now offer various roles for women.

AUDIENCE UNDERSTOOD OMG2'S INTENTION

Despite several hiccups before its release, Yami Gautam Dhar is glad moviegoers gave her latest film a chance