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Stage set in Ayodhya for Modi's infra boost today

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited Ayodhya for the third time this month on Friday and took stock of preparations as the temple town geared up for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to open a slew of infrastructure projects on December 30.

14% increase in exports to Aus after trade pact

INDIA’S IMPORTS FROM AUSTRALIA FELL 19% ON AN ANNUALISED BASIS DURING APRILNOVEMBER 2023 AT 11.15 BILLION DUE TO FALL IN DEMAND OF COAL, COKE AND BRIQUETTES

Will talk next steps with kin of navy vets, legal team: MEA on Qatar case

A day after a Qatari court commuted the death sentence of eight former Indian Navy personnel, India said on Friday it will decide on possible next steps after studying the detailed verdict and discussing the matter with the legal team and the families of the men.

BABBAR KHALSA'S LANDA DECLARED TERRORIST BY MHA

The ministry of home affairs (MHA) on Friday declared Canada-based gangster and Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) leader Lakhbir Singh Landa an \"individual terrorist\" under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).

Cab stops, pedestrian stretch at Sec 29 part of NYE curbs in Ggm

Police will deploy 3,000 personnel across the city and designate multiple parking spots for vehicles visiting Cyber Hub, MG Road and Sector 29 from 9pm to 2am on Sunday, which will mark the New Year's Eve, officers in Gurugram aware of the plans said on Friday.

Capital's first 'zero waste' festival begins at JLN Stadium with street food from 22 states

As he tossed in a new batch of Turkish pizza into the oven, Sirkeci Osman an economist in Turkey looked at the eager crowd around his stall nervously.

Man thrashed on busy road; crime caught on video

A 28-year-old man suffered serious injuries after a group of eight to 10 people, including three wearing khaki jackets, assaulted him at the busy Mehrauli-Gurugram MG) Road near Sultanpur Metro station in south Delhi on Friday afternoon, police said.

Delhi-Haryana govts trade blame over ammonia levels

ATISHI HAS ASKED THE CHIEF SECY TO SUBMIT A TIMELINE BY JANUARY AS TO WHEN THE INSITU PLANT WILL BE FUNCTIONAL

Two prosecution witnesses testify; four accused in jail

In the one year since 21-year-old Anjali was dragged and killed under the wheels of a car in outer Delhi’s Kanjhawala, the court has examined two prosecution witnesses so far, people aware of the case said.

Year after hit-run horror, family picking up pieces

An uneasy quiet, punctuated by silent sobs, gripped Rekha’s house on a January afternoon this year. It had been a few days since the death of her 20-year-old daughter Anjalion January 1 morning on the streets of Delhi.

Govt: No justification given to drop Delhi's R-Day tableau

Delhi art, culture and languages minister Saurabh Bharadwaj on Friday said the Union government, led by the Bharatiya Janata Party BJP), has not accepted the tableaux of the Delhi and Punjab governments, ruled by Aam Aadmi Party AAP), due its to ill-will towards the party.

NHRC notices to chief secy, others on quality of meds

ON SATURDAY, THE LG ORDERED A CBI PROBE INTO THE CASE WHILE THE HEALTH MINISTER DEMANDED ACTION AGAINST THE HEALTH SECY

Delhi clears plan to compensate lynching victims

Lieutenant governor LG) VK Saxena has approved the amendment in the Delhi Victims Compensation Scheme 2018 on a proposal submitted by the Delhi government, which will enable the provision of compensation to the victims of mob violence and lynching, the LG office said on Friday.

FIR in Israel embassy incident

The Delhi Police on Friday said it registered a first information report (FIR) against unknown people in connection with a low-intensity blast near Israeli mission in the high-security Lutyens' zone earlier this week, but added that they were yet to identify the people behind the incident.

Disney's 1928 Mickey Mouse version set to spark spin-offs, battles

Almost a century after his big-screen debut, Mickey Mouse enters the public domain Monday, opening the floodgates to potential remakes, spin-offs, adaptations... and legal battles with Disney.

5 skeletons found in K'taka house, dead of same family

HOUSEHOLDS ITEMS, INCLUDING A CALENDAR FROM 2019 AND THE LAST PAID ELECTRICITY BILL, FOUND AT THE SPOT HAVE LED POLICE TO BELIEVE THAT ALL FIVE DIED IN 2019

India confirms Saeed extradition request; No treaty, replies Pak

India said on Friday it has made a fresh request to Pakistan to extradite Lashkar-eTaiba (LeT) founder Hafiz Saeed, accused of masterminding the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks so that he can face trial in the country. Islamabad, however, said there is no bilateral extradition treaty between the two sides.

Maximum dips below 20°C as Delhi shivers on grey day

Delhi's maximum temperature dropped below 20°C on Friday as fog kept the Sun away for all but a brief window of a couple of hours in the afternoon, leaving people shivering in what was the coldest daytime temperature recorded this winter.

SONIA, KHARGE INVITED FOR OPENING OF RAM TEMPLE

The Congress confirmed on Friday that party chief Mallikarjun Kharge and former chief Sonia Gandhi have been invited for the inauguration of the Ram Temple on January 22, adding that internal discussions were on to decide if the leaders would attend the event.

Govt signs peace pact with key ULFA faction

The Centre, the Assam government, and a key faction of Assam's oldest insurgent group signed a tripartite peace agreement on Friday, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah describing the pact as a watershed that will end decades of violence in the restive northeastern state and usher in a new era of prosperity.

Nitish takes reins of JDU in run-up to 2024 elections

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar took over the reins of the Janata Dal (United) on Friday, months ahead of the general elections, and the party announced that he will lead seat-sharing talks with the 28-party INDIA bloc and campaign across the country beginning January.

Vijay Varma: 2023 has been one of the best years of my life

If there's one word to describe the year Vijay Varma has had, it would be rewarding'. Whether it was Dahaad, Lust Stories 2, Kaalkoot or Jaane Jaan - the actor managed to stand out in every project he did in 2023.

MAD MASC ON FURY ROAD: BOLLYWOOD'S RIDING ON RAGE MACHINES

What's the common thread running through Pathaan, Jawan, Tiger 3 Gadar 2 and W Animal?

THE GIRLS HAVE LIT UP OUR WORLD: RUBINA

Exactly a month after the birth of their twins, actorcouple Rubina Dilaik (36) and Abhinav Shukla (41) shared the happy news on social media on Wednesday.

Hyderabad E-Prix runs into fresh trouble, Formula E raises concerns

The 2024 Hyderabad E-Prix has hit fresh trouble after Formula E on Thursday raised concerns if the race would be able go ahead as planned on February 10. \"Following a recent official communication received from the new Government of Telangana, Formula E is seeking urgent clarification of their contractual commitments under the agreement and how it could impact the Hyderabad race.

India's meek three-day surrender

Visitors lose by an innings and 32 runs despite Kohli's 76 as South Africa take 1-0 lead at Centurion

Marsh leads Oz reply after Pakistan blitz

Mitchell Marsh hit a counter-attacking 96 in a fighting rescue mission with a dogged Steve Smith on Thursday to help Australia build a 241-run lead and regain control of the second Test against Pakistan.

Australia bounce back after Test defeat, draw first blood

Perry, Litchfield and McGrath strike half-centuries to help visitors win opening ODI by six wickets

Goyal unveils plans to propel MSMEs into global e-comm arena

Commerce minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said the government is taking a slew of measures to facilitate Indian micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to reach global markets directly through e-commerce by extending duty remission to them, relaxing payment terms, raising consignment cap, setting up export facilitating post-offices across the country, creating e-exports zones and roping in online marketplaces such as Amazon to handhold them at the district-level.

Single screens at the receiving end of box office clash

Last week, single-screen cinemas in India had a tumultuous few days when distributors of Shah Rukh Khan's Dunki and the Telugu action movie Salaar, both scheduled for release during the Christmas weekend, insisted on primeshow timings, and refused to share screening space.