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NGT pulls up CPCB over usage of funds

THE CPCB REPORT REVEALED THAT DELHI COLLECTED ₹112.08 CRORE IN EC IN THE GIVEN TIME PERIOD, BUT HAD UTILISED ONLY ₹36.06 CRORE OR 32% OF THE FUNDS

5 Dead, 4 Injured as Lorry Hits Autos in Warangal

Five people were killed and four others sustained injuries on Sunday after an iron-laden lorry lost control and rammed into two auto-rickshaws carrying passengers, causing the iron bars to fall on the vehicles, in Warangal district of Telangana, police said.

Lukashenko wins with 87.6% of vote: Exit poll

Belarus's President Alexander Lukashenko, in power since 1994, won re-election on Sunday in an election without real competition and slammed by the EU as a \"sham\", a state exit poll said.

Closure in the 26/11 attacks

Tahawwur Rana's extradition will help NIA unearth more details about Pakistan's role in plotting the Mumbai terror strike

Kohli trains with Bangar in Mumbai

Sanjay Bangar was a ringside witness to Virat Kohli's peak as an international cricketer between 2014 to 2019 and it was hardly surprising to find the former India batting coach being approached by the star for a special net session ahead of his Ranji Trophy comeback after more than 12 years.

Republic and Constitution: Partners in nation-building

We celebrated Republic Day on Sunday. Some think our Constitution is subservient to power and authority while others insist that the document has been able to achieve many of its goals.

Kejriwal, Shah Slug It Out At Election Rallies Across Capital

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday traded barbs at a series of election rallies across the national capital.

Greater Noida entry and exit points to undergo revamp

A SENIOR OFFICIAL OF GREATER NOIDA AUTHORITY SAID THAT THE PROJECT IS EXPECTED TO COST MORE THAN ₹10 CRORE

The Missing Taxpayer in India's Middle Class

India loses ₹8 lakh crore a year in unpaid income taxes due to exemptions and tax evasion from just the middle class. Instead of forcing evaders to pay taxes, the government is harassing the already compliant taxpayer

Delhi logs its warmest R-Day since 2017: IMD

Delhi woke up to bright sunshine and clear skies on Republic Day on Sunday, with the maximum temperature above normal — for the ninth straight day in the city.

Dibrugarh to be made 2nd Assam capital: CM

Dibrugarh will be developed as the second capital of Assam over the next three years, said chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in his Republic Day address on Sunday.

BJP seeks apology over 'Sheesh Mahal', AAP rejects 'theatrics'

The Delhi unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday released a video purportedly showing the interiors of former Delhi chief minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal's controversial Flag Staff Road bungalow, dubbed \"Sheesh Mahal\" by the opposition, accusing him of \"living a lavish life at the cost of public money.\"

Sewage is overflowing and garbage everywhere: Irani

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders Smriti Irani and Anurag Thakur on Sunday accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of \"misgovernance\" at separate rallies.

The charm of Gandhiji

Gandhi was in constant evolution, but one of the things that never wavered was his belief in the power of love. It’s why he is adored. We love him because he first loved us, says Arthur Moore

MEET THE CHAMPS WHO KHO KHO-NQUERED!

Just days before the 76th Republic Day, India's men's and women's kho kho teams made history by winning the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup. Meet the players who overcame personal and societal hurdles to make India proud

Are women freer in free India?

Women can work and vote; are guaranteed liberty, rights and healthcare. But what of equal pay, social equity? 'We have all the opportunities. We have only to take our rights to freedom equally with men,' writes Begum Hamid Ali

Life circle: Son treats dad at the same Delhi hotel where the latter worked as a guard

Winning hearts on social media is a viral post where a son shares why his family's outing in the city was extra special

Take it from the top

It stands as a towering testament to the power of words. 75 years after we adopted the Constitution of India, its beauty, might and ambition remain perhaps most evident in its Preamble. So, how have we fared on the promises the country made to itself all those years ago?

Building up India's health

There was everything to be done: hospitals to be built, a large population to be educated, nutrition to be tackled, as well as education for doctors and nurses. Also, new laws, new vaccines, new alliances with the world at large. Amrit Kaur writes on matters of grave concern to her Ministry of Health

Constructive pacifism

The nations are overwhelmed with distrust and fear of one another. The only way to rid ourselves of the dread of war is to bring about a world government that will arbitrate, enforce peace and actively reduce conflict, writes C Rajagopalachari

Intellect and cultural renaissance

Thirty years ago, it was said education could wait but Swaraj could not. Today, some repeat the slogan with industry’ in place of Swaraj. We must dig deep to fix in our minds what our core values are, says Humayun Kabir

BSF recovers 62k cough syrup bottles worth ₹1.4 crore

ACTING ON A TIP-OFF, BSF AND LOCAL POLICE CONDUCTED A RAID NEAR THE BANGLADESH BORDER IN BENGAL

26/11 plotter Rana to be extradited as US top court rejects plea

The US Supreme Court has paved the way for the extradition of the 2008 Mumbai terror attack accused, Tahawwur Rana, as it turned down the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operative's review petition, officials aware of the matter said on Saturday.

Industrial relations and labour welfare

It is the duty of the government to ensure that the operation of the economic system does not result in the concentration of wealth and means of production to the common detriment, writes VV Giri

'Politics of lies': Shah raps AAP over lack of Delhi development

Union home minister Amit Shah on Saturday notched up the offensive on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), terming its functioning \"politics of lies\" and failure to develop Delhi over the past 10 years.

Our two main problems

We need to grow our own food and make our own textiles. It will take commitment, discipline and unity to pull this off, says Lal Bahadur Shastri, writing a mere three years after Independence. But how many of us have first-hand knowledge of the work being carried on in the villages and fields,’ he asks

President hails Govt’s ‘One Nation, One Election’ plan

President Droupadi Murmu hailed the government’s ambitious plan of One Nation, One Election or simultaneous polls in her speech on the eve of Republic Day and said that it “promises to redefine the terms of good governance” among other benefits.

India, Indonesia Plan Closer Ties Across Fields

India and Indonesia on Saturday decided to diversify their trade basket, work on defence supply chains and cooperate closely on maritime security, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi holding up the Southeast Asian nation as an \"important partner\" for maintaining security and a rules-based order in the Indo-Pacific.

Punjab turns fortress for R-Day celebrations

A bulletproof glass shield, along with hit squads and armoured quick response teams (QRTS) of Punjab police, will be put in place for chief minister Bhagwant Mann's Republic Day event at Polo ground in Patiala district on Sunday, officials aware of the matter said on Saturday.

Amul protein: Powering the new India

India's march towards Viksit and Atmanirbhar Bharat begins with stronger, healthier generations.