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Never-before-seen scenes at Oppn meet as unlikely allies join hands

The quote about politics making strange bedfellows is attributed to 19th century American essayist Charles Dudley Warner, but is believed to have its origins in Shakespeare's Tempest (with politics being replaced by misery).

Seat adjustment emerges a key challenge for Oppn bloc

Finally, it was left to former Congress president and United Progressive Alliance chairperson Sonia Gandhi, no stranger to coalition herself, to remind everyone at the Bengaluru meeting of 26 Opposition parties of the key task facing them: seat adjustments to field as many common candidates as possible in the 2024 election.

OTT PLATFORMS MUST BE SENSITIVE TO OUR CULTURAL DIVERSITY: THAKUR

Over-the-top (OTT) platforms must be sensitive to India's cultural diversity and ensure that they do not propagate vulgarity and abuse in the garb of 'creative expression', minister for information and broadcasting Anurag Thakur said on Tuesday.

Rajasthan assembly approves bill to deal with organised crime

The Rajasthan assembly on Tuesday passed a bill to ensure strict action against organised crime, with provisions for life imprisonment or even capital punishment on the death of a victim and a minimum five-year prison term for sheltering gang members.

Stephen's plea on admission of minorities: HC told to hear case

The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Delhi high court to proceed with hearing a petition filed by the Delhi University’s St Stephen’s college challenging a December notification issued by the university, directing the institution to admit students under the minority quota seats strictly as per the scores of the common university entrance test (CUET) without holding interviews.

At Nigambodh, a search for remains

At Nigambodh Ghat, the biggest cremation facility in the city on the banks of the Yamuna, the receding water level of the river has left behind a new set of problems - damaged equipment, non-functional hearse vans, missing records, and thick sludge covering the entire complex.

Floods leave a trail of widespread destruction

Last Wednesday, Garhi Mandu village, located in the low-lying 2km floodplain of the Yamuna in northeast Delhi, was one of the first localities to be submerged with the river crossing the danger level.

'We've been cleaning up the slurry of mud, water for last two days'

LOCALS TOLD HT THAT THEY HAVE BEEN BADLY HIT FINANCIALLY DUE TO THE FLOODS, WITH TOURIST BUS SERVICES CLOSING

Forest dept team formed for snakes in flood-hit areas

As floodwater recedes from Delhi neighbourhoods along the Yamuna, some residents returning to their homes are facing an issue more pressing than the mud and silt that the river left behind snakes in their houses.

Yamuna drops below danger mark

Water levels in the Yamuna dipped below the danger mark for the first time in eight days, falling to 205.28m at 11pm, as residents of clusters and hutments on the river’s floodplains began returning to their homes.

Police crack robbery of 10 gold bars, 1 arrested

Two employees of a Punjab-based jeweller were robbed of 10 gold bars worth ₹6 crore near northwest Delhi’s Pitampura on July 10 by at least four men impersonating officers of the central good and services tax (CGST) department, Delhi Police officers said on Tuesday.

Victoria pulling out as 2026 CWG host raises a crucial question: Why hold the Games at all?

On Tuesday morning, the Australian state of Victoria withdrew from hosting the 2026 edition of the Commonwealth Games (CWG) citing budget blowouts, leaving the Commonwealth Games Federation without a host just three years out from the quadrennial showpiece.

Modi attacks Oppn at 39-party meet, says country trusts NDA

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is a rainbow of regional aspirations that puts the nation first and is trusted by India because it is a formation with a positive agenda and wasn’t conceived to grab power, Prime Minister Narendra Modi told a conclave of 39 allies on Tuesday evening, attempting to draw a sharp contrast between the ruling coalition and an Opposition grouping that came together earlier in the day.

Group of 26 Oppn parties joins hands under banner of 'INDIA'

Twenty-six Opposition parties, which won 134 seats in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections and secured a 35% vote share, announced a pre-poll coalition at a mega meeting in Bengaluru on Tuesday, marking the first time in a generation that disparate political outfits have come together on the national stage to take on the incumbent government.

India, US Agree To Link Up On Energy, Climate, MDBS

India and the United States have agreed to collaborate on a range of issues, including strengthening multilateral development banks (MDBs), promoting climate action, and facilitating energy transition, Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said.

Champion Alcaraz's rite of passage at Wimbledon

You get recognised when you beat the best in a tournament that matters. Now the 20-year-old needs to find the consistency that defines greatness

Hashim cleared to coach Sindhu till Paris Games

PV Sindhu will have Malaysia's Muhammad Hafiz Hashim guiding her for the upcoming tournaments after the Sports Authority of India (SAI) approved the former All England champion as her coach till the 2024 Paris Olympics.

With Gill in at No.3, India can look to 'move game forward'

The 23-year-old has made a permanent move from opener to No.3 on the tour of WI. A big talent no doubt, he still has big shoes to fill in that spot

HDFC Bank profit rises 30% on lower provisions

HDFC Bank Ltd, India's largest private sector lender, reported a 30% increase in net profit driven by lower provisions for loan losses and increased other income.

Food price spikes validate inflation view of MPC: RBI

The rise in food prices, which sparked high inflation in June, aligns with the rate-setting committee's view that the fight against inflation will be prolonged, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said on Monday.

Pakistan polls may be held in Nov: Report

The general elections in Pakistan are likely to be held in November, three months after the dissolution of the National Assembly, the Dawn newspaper reported on Monday.

Amid rising heat, global temp nears record highs

Health authorities have sounded alarms from North America to Europe and Asia, urging people to stay hydrated and shelter from the burning sun

Top court revises guidelines to designate senior advocates

The Supreme Court on Monday released new guidelines for designating senior advocates in the top court by prescribing a minimum age of 45 years for receiving applications and making a host of changes in the eligibility criteria and weightage of marks to be given based on years of practice, contribution to judgments, legal publications and teaching assignments among other aspects.

Women-led progress a key G20 agenda for India: Irani

India has changed the decades-old perception that women need to be emancipated as the county has gone a step further and made them equal participants in the development journey, says Union minister Smriti Irani

3 J&K govt staffers sacked for 'anti-national activities

AT LEAST 52 GOVT EMPLOYEES HAVE BEEN SACKED IN J&K SINCE THE ABROGATION OF ARTICLE 370 IN 2019

Subsidised tomatoes to reach more states; lentils get cheaper

Battling a spell of high food prices, the Union government on Monday announced it would sell cheap chickpeas (chana dal), a widely consumed pulses variety, across the country, starting with the Capital.

CM launches projects worth ₹8k crore in MP

Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday laid the foundation stone for developmental projects worth over ₹8,000 crore ahead of the crucial assembly elections in the state scheduled for later this year.

'Whole of govt' approach key for success of G20 meet: PK Mishra

All agencies must work in a \"whole of government\" approach for the success of the G20 Summit in September, principal secretary to the Prime Minister PK Mishra said on Monday.

Economy, climate action focus of G20 summit talks: Kant

India's focus during negotiations on outcomes for the G20 Summit was on economic growth, climate action and digital transformation, as contentious issues such as the Ukraine crisis were put on the backburner, the country's G20 Sherpa, Amitabh Kant, has said.

'BJP has Modi, his magic, Opposition is rudderless'

Despite attempts at opposition unity being discussed in Bengaluru, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's magic and good governance continue to hold sway over Indians, defence minister Rajnath Singh has said.