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In this issue

December 20, 2024

SC order on elephants in temple fests turns focus on decades-old tussle in Kerala: Culture vs safety

The Supreme Court's order on Thursday, effectively staying restrictions imposed by the Kerala high court on the use of elephants in temple festivals may have, for now, resolved the latest battle between tradition, heritage, and culture on one side, and safety of both elephants and the public on the other -- but the larger war is likely to continue.

3 mins

Fuel price cuts at pvt outlets worry State-run retailers

STATE-RUN FIRMS HAVE NOT CUT PETROL AND DIESEL RATES SINCE MARCH 15, DESPITE BENCHMARK BRENT CRUDE PRICE FALLING TO $73.39/BARREL

3 mins

SC tells UP, Hry to ban firecrackers

The spell of noxious pollution in Delhi worsened on Thursday, as the air plunged even deeper into the \"severe\" category with an air quality index (AQI) of 451 — making it the most polluted December day in three years, according to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data.

3 mins

Ghaziabad civic body bypolls: BJP, Ind win a seat each

The counting for the two seats for the post of councillors of the municipal corporation ended on Thursday with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerging as the winner on one seat while an independent bagged the other seat, officials said.

2 mins

NGT seeks report by June 2025 on Sahibabad drain

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) in response to a petition filed by a city resident has directed state agencies to comply and submit a compliance report by June 30, 2025, in response to their submissions which claim that a project is underway for laying of 8km long sewer lines, connecting 1955 households with the sewer network within Karkarmodel in Sahibabad.

2 mins

27 Flats of Skytech Matrott Sealed Over Promoter's Dues

The Noida authority on Thursday sealed 27 apartments in Skytech Matrott housing society since the promoter has failed to clear dues amounting to ₹24 crore despite repeated notices, officials aware of the matter said.

1 min

AAP ups ante on Ambedkar row, leaders protest in city

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Thursday intensified its attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the recent controversial remarks made by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on B.R. Ambedkar, with party chief Arvind Kejriwal asking people to \"oppose the BJP as it has disrespected Babasaheb Ambedkar\".

3 mins

Woman, 70, among 3 held for selling dead couple's flat

An empty apartment of a deceased elderly couple was sold off to an individual earlier this year.

1 min

Wires, coils, nails: Prison inmates' clandestine efforts to make heaters in Delhi's harsh winter

PRISON OFFICIALS SAY INMATES ARE USING THESE ITEMS TO MAKE ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT TO HEAT WATER, FOOD OR LIGHT FIRES

2 mins

Ruckus again during MCD house meet

THE CIVIC BODY MANAGED TO PASS A FEW PROPOSALS, INCLUDING ONE DEALING WITH THE MANAGEMENT OF WASTE IN THE CENTRAL ZONE

1 min

NOIDA: MAN HELD FOR INVOLVEMENT IN ₹1.39 CRORE TRADING FRAUD

The cybercrime branch of Noida Police on Thursday arrested a 29-year-old man in connection with a ₹1.39 crore fraud that occurred in July 2024, police said adding that a freeze had been put on the man's Mumbai bank account which had about ₹14 lakh.

1 min

Govt laxity in treating waste 'shameful': SC

The Supreme Court on Thursday described as \"shameful\" and \"shocking\" the fact that nearly 3,000 tonne of waste generated daily in the national capital remains untreated, criticising the Delhi government and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) for their laxity in the matter.

2 mins

Three more die from dengue, toll in city at 8

Delhi has reported three more dengue-related deaths, raising this year's official toll to eight, municipal officials said Thursday.

1 min

BJP AND AAP TRADE CHARGES OVER '₹250 CRORE SCAM' IN DUSIB

The Delhi unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday accused the Delhi government of corruption in the management of its shelter homes and demanded an investigation by the anti-corruption branch (ACB).

1 min

Work on e-way to hit traffic at Kalindi Kunj

Traffic at the Kalindi Kunj intersection – a key link between Noida, Delhi and Faridabad – will be disrupted for two months due to the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway construction, including a new bridge near the Delhi-Uttar Pradesh border, the Delhi Traffic Police announced Thursday.

1 min

MAN, 25, HELD FOR RAPING COLLEAGUE IN BAWANA: COPS

A 25-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly raping his co-worker, police said on Thursday.

1 min

CENTRE ASKED X TO REMOVE VIDEO OF SHAH, SAYS CONG

The Congress on Thursday alleged that social media platform \"X\" has told them that the ministry of home affairs and the IT ministry have asked them to remove a video of Union home minister Amit Shah's remarks on BR Ambedkar saying that it violated Indian laws.

1 min

Kharge moves privilege notice against Shah in RS

Congress chief and Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday submitted a privilege notice against Union home minister Amit Shah over the latter's remarks on BR Ambedkar in the House earlier this week.

2 mins

Cops book LoP, Cong files counter complaint

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has been booked for allegedly assaulting BJP MPs during a scuffle in Parliament Complex, police officials said late on Thursday, adding that the charges filed against the Rae Bareli MP include assault and criminal intimidation.

1 min

LS SPEAKER BANS PROTESTS AT PARLIAMENT GATES: OFFICIALS

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday banned demonstrations by MPs and political parties at any of the gates of Parliament, officials aware of the matter said.

1 min

BJP leaders accuse Rahul Gandhi of 'act of vandalism', call for strict action

Parliament has become a \"space for wrestlers and goons\", Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Thursday as he accused Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi of assaulting two Bharatiya Janata Party MPs in the Parliament complex even as his party colleagues sought \"statutory action\" against the Congress leader for his act of \"vandalism\".

2 mins

SC: Can't seek alimony as means to equalise wealth

A Hindu marriage is a sacrament and not a commercial venture, the Supreme Court held on Thursday, highlighting concerns over the misuse of penal laws in matrimonial disputes and clarifying that alimony cannot be sought as a means to equalise wealth between spouses, even if the husband has achieved financial success post-separation.

2 mins

SP's Sambhal MP booked for power theft; supply cut

Samajwadi Party lawmaker from Sambhal Ziaur Rahman Barq was booked on Thursday for alleged electricity theft at his residence in the Deepa Sarai locality in Sambhal, police said, mounting troubles for the parliamentarian who is also booked in connection with the November 24 violence in the city during a court-ordered survey of a Mughal-era mosque.

1 min

SC REFUSES TO ENTERTAIN PLEA AGAINST U.P. ADMIN OVER 'DHARAM SANSAD'

The Supreme Court on Thursday declined to entertain a contempt petition filed against the Uttar Pradesh administration and police for allegedly failing to prevent the \"Dharam Sansad\", organised in Ghaziabad by Yati Narsinghanand, a controversial figure known for making communally sensitive remarks, even as it directed the state authorities to take all necessary precautions to ensure that hate speeches are not made during the event.

1 min

KTR booked for ₹55-cr graft in Hyd Formula E race event

The Telangana anti-corruption bureau (ACB) on Thursday registered a case against Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president and legislator KT Rama Rao over alleged financial irregularities to the tune of around ₹55 crore for conducting Formula-E race in Hyderabad during the previous regime, officers said.

1 min

Doctor's parents move HC for 'in-depth' probe

The parents of the 31-year-old resident doctor who was raped and murdered at the West Bengal government-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital moved the Calcutta high court on Thursday seeking a more in-depth investigation into the crime which had triggered nationwide uproar.

1 min

Human error caused 2021 CDS chopper crash: Parl panel report

The Mi-17V5 crash in which India's first chief of defence staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat was killed along with 13 others three years ago took place because of human error, according to data published in the latest report of the Parliamentary standing committee on defence.

1 min

'Very few life jackets and boat was overcrowded': Survivors recall horror

Ashraf Pathaan shudders as he recounts the harrowing sequence of events from Wednesday, right from when the ferry boat he and his family members were travelling on was hit by a Navy craft, to when help finally arrived and rescued him and two of his family members. He, however, lost his wife and a seven-year-old in the tragedy off the Mumbai coast.

2 mins

B'DESH INTERIM GOVT RESPONSIBLE FOR PROTECTING MINORITIES: MIN

India on Thursday expressed concern at incidents of violence targeting Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh and said the interim government in Dhaka has the primary responsibility of protecting their life and liberty.

1 min

SII to manufacture French firm's vaccine for chikungunya

THE DEVELOPMENT HOLDS PROMISE AS CHIKUNGUNYA IS ENDEMIC ACROSS THE COUNTRY, WITH 12,587 CASES RECORDED THIS YEAR SO FAR

1 min

US, India strengthen space collaboration

US, INDIA AGREED TO PROMOTE DEFENCE SPACE COOPERATION THROUGH THE DOMAINS DEFENCE DIALOGUE

1 min

Navy chief set to review vessel safety norms in Mumbai today

Navy chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi will be in Mumbai on Friday for a firsthand assessment of the collision between a naval speedboat and a passenger ferry in Mumbai harbour - the accident on Wednesday left 14 people dead - for a visit aimed at re-emphasising issues related to safety, security and standard operating procedures, officials aware of the matter said on Thursday.

4 mins

Shah holds meet to review J&K security

Union home minister Amit Shah on Thursday directed security agencies to \"continue working in a coordinated manner to eliminate terrorism in Jammu & Kashmir\" as he reviewed the security situation in the Union Territory during a high-level meeting.

1 min

INDIA, U.S. MUST WORK TOGETHER TO DECREASE TARIFFS: GARCETTI

India remains the world's \"highest tariff major economy\" and New Delhi and Washington should work together to reduce tariffs and make trade more fair, US ambassador Eric Garcetti said on Thursday.

1 min

Sidda slams Shah over remarks on Ambedkar

Stepping up the attack against Union minister Amit Shah for his comments on BR Ambedkar in the Parliament, senior Congress leader and Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday claimed that Shah would have been a \"Gujari\" (scrap dealer) if there wasn't Ambedkar's Constitution.

1 min

Commonwealth, climate action key in PM-King Charles III talks

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held a conversation with King Charles III and said that the two had discussions on topics of mutual interest, including the Commonwealth, climate action, and sustainability while extending his best wishes for the King's health and well-being.

1 min

EC SUMMONS EPS AND OPS IN 'TWO LEAVES' SYMBOL ALLOTMENT CASE

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has called AIADMK general secretary Edappadi Palaniswami (EPS) and expelled party leader O Panneerselvam (OPS) to appear for a personal hearing on December 23 in New Delhi.

1 min

Trump tariffs and the making of a trade war

Before targeting the US's two neighbours and rival China, Donald Trump should bear in mind that there will be no winners in this war

4 mins

Power shifts in China's defence establishment

There are signs that the Chinese military is facing significant internal strife.

3 mins

Oscars are no yardstick to judge Indian cinema

The failure of Laapataa Ladies to make it to the Best International Feature shortlist at the Oscars means that this prize will continue to elude Indian cinema.

1 min

Five principles integral to better schooling systems

WHILE THERE IS A CASE FOR A COMMON CURRICULUM, IT MUST HAVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOCAL DEVELOPMENT OF TEACHING AND LEARNING METHODS THAT RESPECT LOCAL CONTEXTS.

4 mins

Dealing with the Dragon

India-China ties show progress, but Delhi must not lose sight of Beijing's border ambitions

2 mins

US prez pledges to cut GHG emissions by more than 60%

I'm proud that my administration is carrying out the boldest climate agenda in American history. JOE BIDEN, US President

1 min

Ukraine peace deal: Putin says he's open for talks with Trump

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday he was ready for talks at \"any time\" with US President-elect Donald Trump, who has touted his ability to strike a Ukraine peace deal within hours of coming to office.

3 mins

US imposes more sanctions over Pak's missile programme

The United States said on Wednesday it was imposing new sanctions related to nuclear-armed Pakistan's long-range ballistic-missile programme, including on the state-owned defense agency that oversees the programme.

1 min

Afghanistan: 52 dead in bus accidents

Two bus accidents involving a fuel tanker and a truck on a highway through central Afghanistan killed 52 people and injured 65, the Taliban government spokesmen said on Thursday.

1 min

Air India orders 34 trainer jets for FTO

Air India has ordered 34 trainer aircraft to support the training of cadet pilots at the Flight Training Organisation (FTO), which is set to commence operations in Amravati by the second half of 2025, pending regulatory approvals, the airline said on Thursday.

1 min

Micromax, Phison form JV for storage chips

Indian mobile phone company Micromax Informatics has tied up with Taiwanese NAND storage chip maker Phison Electronics to develop high-end storage products for enterprise, automotive and artificial intelligence (AI) models.

1 min

FMCG firms may hike prices by 5% amid rising costs

Your next pack of cookies could be lighter than the one you got for the same price last time.

2 mins

Govt to make online grocers sell pulses under Bharat Dal

Virtual shelves of online grocers, such as Amazon, Flipkart, and Swiggy, may soon see the debut of an unlikely item: Subsidised dal from the Government of India.

2 mins

BHARTI AIRTEL PAYS ₹3,626 CR TO CLEAR 2016 SPECTRUM DUES

Indian telecom carrier Bharti Airtel has made an early payment of ₹3,626 crore to the Indian government, the company said on Thursday, settling all its liabilities for the spectrum acquired in 2016.

1 min

Fed sneezes, Indian markets catch cold

Disappointment on US Fed interest rate trajectory hits stocks worldwide

3 mins

ICC agrees on hybrid model, India to play CT games at a neutral venue

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday approved the hybrid model for next year's Champions Trophy, ending a month-long deadlock over the venue for the competition.

2 mins

Ashwin's call and why retirement can be fresh start

Ashwin's sudden turn midway through a Test series has shocked everyone. It seems he ended his glorious spell angry/frustrated/disappointed; he wasn't central to the Indian team's plans anymore.

3 mins

Ashwin back home, says zero regrets on retirement

Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin returned home to Chennai on Thursday morning one day after his retirement from international cricket midway through India's ongoing Test series against Australia.

2 mins

Richa, Smriti take India to series win

Smriti Mandhana (77) and Richa Ghosh (54) led the charge in an emphatic win for India as they defeated West Indies by 60 runs in the third T20I, clinching the series 2-1 at the DY Patil in Navi Mumbai on Thursday.

1 min

The Pole Star of India's chess camp, from Anand to Gukesh

Wojtaszek compared his experience of working with Vishy and Gukesh, finding ideas and keeping an eye on Carlsen

3 mins

LIVERPOOL IN LEAGUE CUP SEMIS, ARSENAL ADVANCE TOO

Liverpool moved into the League Cup semi-finals as the holders won 2-1 against managerless Southampton, while Gabriel Jesus ended his goal drought with a hat-trick in Arsenal's 3-2 victory over Crystal Palace on Wednesday.

1 min

RAKUL HELPS ME SEE GOOD IN PEOPLE

Rakul Preet Singh and Jackky Bhagnani look back on the year that changed their relationship status

1 min

The actor defends her former co-star as he faces criticism for ‘ignoring’ wife Alia at a recent film festival

Actor Gauahar Khan has come out in support of her Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year (2009) co-star Ranbir Kapoor as he continues to face criticism for seemingly ignoring his wife, actor Alia Bhatt, at the Raj Kapoor Film Festival in Mumbai.

1 min

A live-action adaptation that lacks both style and substance

Mufasa: The Lion King serves as yet another chapter in Disney's relentless pursuit of revamping its animation classics for a modern audience, often at the expense of originality.

2 mins

RANBIR'S A GENTLEMAN: GAUAHAR

The actor defends her former co-star as he faces criticism for 'ignoring' wife Alia at a recent film festival

1 min

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