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December 19, 2024

BIDEN GOVT RELAXES H-1B VISA RULES

The outgoing Biden administration has relaxed rules for H-1B visas that will make it easier for American companies to hire foreign workers with special skills and facilitate a smoother transition from F-1 student visas to H-1B visas, a move that is likely to benefit thousands of Indian tech professionals.

1 min

Modi, Shah hit back in raging Ambedkar row

NEW DELHI: Union home minister Amit Shah hit out at the Congress, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Opposition of spreading malicious lies, after a statement by Shah referring to Dr BR Ambedkar triggered a political storm and jammed Parliament on Wednesday.

Modi, Shah hit back in raging Ambedkar row

2 mins

SC warns Punjab on Dallewal's health

The Supreme Court on Wednesday cautioned the Punjab government that the entire state machinery would bear the blame if anything untoward were to happen to farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on a fast-unto-death for 23 days.

1 min

Injured Anmol and Paramjit Singh Are Undergoing Treatment at a Local Hospital

The nephew of Congress MLA from Adampur Sukhwinder Singh Kotli was beaten to death in Jalandhar's Adampur late at night on Tuesday, police said.

1 min

PUNJAB GOVT MUST TALK TO FARMERS TO RESOLVE THEIR ISSUES: HRY CM

Haryana chief minister, Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday, said that Punjab government should hold talks with their farmers and find solutions to their problems.

1 min

Jagir appears before women's panel, seeks action against Dhami

Sentiments of Sikh community have been hurt by remarks of Dhami. It is for the first time that a SGPC chief appeared before a panel for making derogatory remarks BIBI JAGIR KAUR, former SGPC chief

1 min

CHARGESHEET FILED AGAINST TWO AIDES OF TERRORIST LANDA

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against two key aides of Canada-based terrorist Lakhbir Singh, alias Landa, of the banned Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) outfit in a Punjab terror conspiracy case.

1 min

India to continue denying visas to pro-Khalistanis despite criticism

Recently, a Canadian media outlet report mentioned that India was refusing visas to separatists, thus 'interfering' in domestic affairs of the country

4 mins

Punjabi poet Paul Kaur wins Sahitya Akademi Award

Senior poet of Punjabi, Paul Kaur, has won the Sahitya Akademi Award for her book in verse on the cultural history of Punjab titled 'Sun Gunwanta Sun Budhivanta'.

1 min

Solely blaming farm fires for Capital's pollution pangs not right

THE GOVT SHOULD SHIFT INDUSTRIES TO NEW MODERN HUBS WITH PROPER AIR, WATER POLLUTION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

4 mins

Canada plans to tighten norms for PR status

THE PROPOSED CHANGES IN THE PROCESS WERE ANNOUNCED BY CANADA'S MINISTER MARC MILLER

2 mins

No let-up in biting cold, Faridkot shivers at 0.9° C

MET: PATHANKOT RECORDED A LOW OF 2.6° C, FOLLOWED BY BATHINDA WHERE MIN TEMP WAS 3°C

1 min

CONG'S HRY, PUNJAB UNITS HOLD PROTESTS AGAINST CENTRE

The Haryana and Punjab units of Congress on Wednesday staged separate protests here against the BJP's policy to \"defend\" billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani, its \"failure\" to maintain peace in Manipur, and farmers' issues, among others.

1 min

HARYANA GOVT TRANSFERS 47 HCS OFFICERS

The Haryana government on Wednesday issued transfer and posting orders of 47 Haryana Civil Services (HCS) officers.

1 min

Consider retd judge Raina for probe officer's job: HC to Punjab

Role of senior officers in facilitation of gangster's interview to be probed

2 mins

HIGH COURT DISMISSES MLA MAMMAN'S PETITION AGAINST SEPARATE TRIAL

The Punjab and Haryana high court has dismissed a plea from Congress MLA, Mamman Khan, an accused in 2023 Nuh violence, who had challenged a trial court order of separate proceedings against him.

1 min

Hry CM inaugurates projects worth ₹25 crore

Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini, while addressing the gathering at a Dhanyawad rally in the Kalka assembly constituency on Wednesday, inaugurated three major projects worth ₹25 crore, construction of 132 KV and 66 KV sub-stations in Nanakpur, bridge over the Khuhwala River in Nanakpur and bridge over the Berghati River in Nala Dakrog village.

1 min

MAN MISSING AFTER PORTION OF FLYOVER FALLS INTO CANAL

Three labourers were swept away in a canal after a part of an under-construction flyover collapsed during frame installation.

1 min

Rajasthan tourist falls into river in Lahaul while taking selfie, dies

The body of a tourist who fell in a river in Himachal Pradesh's Lahaul and Spiti while clicking a selfie was retrieved on Wednesday, police said.

1 min

Top court slams Punjab

THE BENCH PULLED UP THE STATE GOVERNMENT FOR RESISTING DEMANDS TO PAY HOME GUARDS ON PAR WITH POLICE PERSONNEL

2 mins

1992 disappearance case: Former SHO held guilty by CBI court

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court in Mohali on Wednesday convicted a former station house officer (SHO) in a 1992 case involving the abduction, illegal detention, and disappearance of Sukhdev Singh, a vice-principal, and his 80-year-old father-in-law, Sulakhan Singh, a freedom fighter from Bhakna in Tarn Taran district, Punjab.

2 mins

Sikh hardliners submit memo to Takht

Backed by Dal Khalsa, Sikh hardliners on Wednesday gathered at Akal Takht to extend solidarity with former militant Narain Singh Chaura,

1 min

POLICE FILE CASE OF DEFAMATION, SPREADING FALSE NEWS

Police have registered a case of defamation and spreading false news on Wednesday after a video surfaced online, showing Himachal Pradesh chief minister (CM) Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu allegedly asking his associates if they wish to eat \"Jungli Murga\" (Grey Junglefowl), a protected species, during a dinner in a remote area.

1 min

Barbs fly thick & fast as session off to fiery start

Stormy debate on 'corruption' sees both Opposition and ruling Congress MLAs levelling allegations against each other

5 mins

Three minors among six die in Kathua house blaze

FORMER DSP, HIS DAUGHTER AND GRANDSON WERE AMONG THE DEAD, PROBE UNDERWAY, SAY OFFICIALS

1 min

Barbs fly thick & fast as session off to fiery start

Stormy debate on 'corruption' sees both Opposition and ruling Congress MLAs levelling allegations against each other

2 mins

Session off to fiery start

Govt tables bill to amend land transfer laws

2 mins

'We saw a boat circling us... then it struck ours'

Frantic survivors recounted a distressing account, detailing their struggle for survival after a ferry carrying over 100 passengers from the Gateway of India to Elephanta Island capsized at Butcher island on Wednesday afternoon.

1 min

Coconut oil 'edible', to invite tax cut

For 15 years, the Supreme Court has wrestled with a slippery question: Is a small pack of coconut oil for cooking or for hair care?

3 mins

SP MP MOVES HC AGAINST ARREST IN SAMBHAL CASE

Samajwadi Party MP from Sambhal Ziaur Rahman Barq has filed a writ petition in the Allahabad high court seeking a stay on his arrest in connection with an FIR lodged against him by police in connection with the violence in Sambhal.

1 min

'There is no evidence on how ONOP reduces net expenses'

Congress leader and top constitutional lawyer Abhishek Manu Singhvi spoke to Saubhadra Chhaterji about the 'one national, one elections' bills tabled in the Lok Sabha this week, listing his objections to the idea and arguing that it is not a right fit for a parliamentary democracy such as India.

2 mins

U'khand to implement UCC from January: CM

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced on Wednesday that the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) will be implemented in Uttarakhand from January 2025.

1 min

13 dead, 110 rescued as navy boat rams into ferry off Mumbai coast

Thirteen people, including an officer from the Indian Navy and two contractual naval employees, were killed when a ferry carrying over 100 passengers from the Gateway of India to Elephanta Island capsized on Wednesday afternoon,

3 mins

HC relief to boy expelled over 'non-veg' tiffin in UP

The Allahabad high court has directed the Amroha district administration to ensure that three students who were allegedly expelled from a school for bringing non-vegetarian food in their tiffin get admission in another school within two weeks and file a compliance affidavit.

1 min

India stresses on peace with China in meet after thaw

India on Wednesday emphasised the need for a \"mutually acceptable framework\" for settling the boundary issue with China as talks between Special Representatives of the two sides focused on cross-border cooperation, such as resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, data sharing on trans-border rivers and border trade.

2 mins

KHARGE, RAHUL SUGGEST NAME OF JUSTICE JOSEPH FOR NHRC CHIEF'S POST

Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge and LoP in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi suggested the name of former Supreme Court judge Justice K.M. Joseph as the next chairman of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), said people aware of discussions, as a high-level committee chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi met in New Delhi on Wednesday.

1 min

HAL to start delivery of new Sukhoi-30s to IAF in April 2027

THE STATE-RUN HAL INKED A DEAL WORTH ₹13,500 CR WITH THE DEFENCE MINISTRY LAST WEEK TO DELIVER 12 FIGHTER JETS TO THE IAF

2 mins

Congress distorting statements made by Shah, says Rijiju

Union parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday slammed the Congress on Wednesday, saying the Opposition party was distorting Union home minister Amit Shah's remarks on BR Ambedkar.

1 min

No talk of any change in INDIA bloc leadership

Jammu & Kashmir chief minister and INDIA bloc leader Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said that no talk of any leadership change has taken place in the opposition alliance.

1 min

Oppn leaders mount attack over Shah's remarks in Parl

Members of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) on Wednesday set aside differences to come together and attack the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over Union home minister Amit Shah's comment referring to Dr BR Ambedkar, jamming Parliament and holding protests.

4 mins

HC questions Zubair over sharing seer's controversial speech

The Allahabad high court on Wednesday, while hearing journalist Mohammed Zubair's plea against an FIR filed against him for sharing a video of a speech made by controversial seer Yati Narsinghanand, asked why the fact-checker made a post about the matter on social media instead of approaching police and registering a case, news agency LiveLaw reported.

1 min

SC issues rules to curb illegal constructions

The Supreme Court has issued nationwide guidelines to tackle the growing menace of unauthorised constructions, mandating stringent compliance with building regulations and directing that possession of buildings be handed over to owners or beneficiaries by a developer only after obtaining a valid completion or occupation certificate.

2 mins

2 Cong workers killed in stirs, Rahul criticises police for 'excessive force'

BOTH CONGRESS WORKERS DIED WHILE TAKING PART IN PARTY'S NATIONWIDE PROTESTS

1 min

KERALA PROMOTES CONTROVERSIAL COP AJITHKUMAR TO RANK OF DGP

The Kerala cabinet on Wednesday approved the promotion of senior IPS officer MR Ajithkumar, who was recently embroiled in a political row over his \"controversial meetings\" with RSS leaders, to the rank of director general of police (DGP).

1 min

Rape accused on bail kills victim in Unnao, arrested

A 27-year-old man accused of raping his sister-in-law has been arrested after a brief encounter for allegedly killing her and trying to burn her body in Uttar Pradesh's Unnao district, police said on Wednesday.

1 min

Before Saudi World Cup, a deal for Indian workers

INDIA SHOULD NEGOTIATE AGREEMENTS WITH SAUDI ARABIA TO ENSURE BETTER PROTECTION OF MIGRANT WORKERS, PRIORITISING FAIR WAGES, AND SAFE WORKING CONDITIONS

3 mins

Raucous debate, lost opportunity

The Constitution debate in Parliament was lost in partisan squabbles instead of discussing new challenges before the nation

2 mins

Paving the path towards universal health coverage

International Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day falls in December. For India, the road to UHC starts with increasing government spending on health, a national priority as per the government's policy documents.

3 mins

Ashwin, match-winner & innovator for the ages

Few bowlers have had an impact on Indian cricket as deep and for as long, as Ravichandran Ashwin.

1 min

After Syria, the road ahead for West Asia

The question now is if Israel will see recent geopolitical developments as an opportunity to find a political solution for Palestine or merely as a green signal to annex West Bank

4 mins

Relief for quick comm as CCI not keen to step in

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) is unlikely to open an investigation of its own accord into allegations of anti-competitive practices by quick commerce companies including Zepto, Instamart, and Blinkit, according to two persons privy to the development.

2 mins

Net direct tax kitty grows 16% on corporate refunds

Gross direct tax collection in 2024-25 (as on December 17) saw 20.32% year-on-year (y-o-y) jump to ₹19.21 lakh crore, but net collection in the period saw 16.45% increase at ₹15.82 lakh crore on higher refunds of ₹3.39 lakh crore, particularly on account of corporates, government data said.

1 min

France's highest court upholds Sarkozy's corruption conviction

The Cour de Cassation, France's highest court, upheld on Wednesday former president Nicolas Sarkozy's conviction for corruption and influence peddling.

1 min

CEO death: Luigi Mangione indicted for murder

Luigi Mangione was indicted in New York on first-degree murder charges for the fatal shooting of UnitedHealth Group Inc. executive Brian Thompson in a shocking case that prosecutors said amounted to an act of \"terrorism\".

1 min

ZELENSKY TO MEET EUROPEAN LEADERS AS TRUMP LOOMS

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was to meet Nato chief Mark Rutte and key European leaders in Brussels on Wednesday to discuss \"next steps\" on Russia's war as Donald Trump prepares to take office as US president.

1 min

ZELENSKY TO MEET EUROPEAN LEADERS AS TRUMP LOOMS

Russia has arrested Akhmad Kurbanov of Uzbekistan, who was promised $100,000 and resettlement in an EU country, by Ukraine's security service for the killing

3 mins

Thinking bowler who could at will outwit batsmen

The off-spinners' club lost its brightest star when R Ashwin announced his retirement in Brisbane on Wednesday.

3 mins

India has every reason to be proud: Shahana on Santosh being shortlisted for Oscars nom

Actor Shahana Goswami's film Santosh, has inched closer to being nominated for the International Feature Film category in the 2025 Academy Awards.

1 min

UP Police announce ₹25,000 reward for accused in Sunil Pal, Mushtaq Khan abductions

The Meerut Police in Uttar Pradesh has announced a reward of ₹25,000 for information on Lavi Pal, the main accused in the abductions of comedian Sunil Pal and actor Mushtaq Khan.

1 min

Kapil Sharma says 'Don't spread hate' amid criticism for alleged racist remark against Atlee

Comedian-talk show host Kapil Sharma has been facing intense criticism for seemingly making a joke about filmmaker Atlee's appearance on his comedy-talk show, The Great Indian Kapil Show.

1 min

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