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Self-regulation the only way to avoid govt interference in news, panel told

Self-regulation is the only way to avoid government interference in regulating news media, two industry bodies representing news channels, magazines and newspapers told the parliamentary standing committee on communication and information technology on Thursday.

Adani Group terms all charges baseless, plans to take legal action

Adani Group on Thursday denied bribery allegations made by US prosecutors, terming the charges as \"baseless\" and that it will seek all possible legal recourse.

Pact signed in interest of state: YSRCP backs ex-CM

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has alleged that Gautam Adani paid or promised $200 million in bribes to Andhra Pradesh government officials in 2021 to secure a power purchase agreement, while the state's then-ruling party led by YS Jagan Mohan Reddy maintains the deal was legitimate and beneficial for the state.

Adani indictment sparks off political slugfest

Cong leader Rahul Gandhi demands tycoon's arrest, accuses PM Modi of 'protecting' him; parties say will raise matter in House session

SC slams govt over appeal against soldier's pension

The Supreme Court on Thursday pulled up the central government and the Army for appealing against a tribunal order that granted a liberalised pension to the widow of a soldier who died during a counter terrorism patrol in Jammu and Kashmir, lamenting that such appeals not only lack merit but also impose undue costs on widows of those who served the nation.

TOP COURT CALLS FOR SENSITISATION AGAINST JOKES ON SIKH COMMUNITY

The Supreme Court on Thursday emphasised the need to sensitise children and communities against offensive jokes targeting Sikhs and Sardars, calling it an \"important issue\".

'Fair trial is crucial': SC suggests court in jail for Yasin Malik's trial

Underlining the fundamental right to a fair trial, the Supreme Court on Thursday proposed setting up a makeshift courtroom within Delhi's Tihar Jail to facilitate the physical cross-examination of terror convict Yasin Malik in two high-profile cases of kidnapping and murder.

India, Germany poised for stronger ties

India's status as the fastest-growing major economy and Germany's reputation as a powerhouse of innovation and precision manufacturing are compelling factors for closer business and strategic ties between the two sides, Union ministers Ashwini Vaishnaw and Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Thursday.

HC ORDERS PROBE INTO KERALA MIN'S REMARKS ON CONSTITUTION

The Kerala high court on Thursday ordered further investigation by the state crime branch into allegations that CPI(M) leader and fisheries minister Saji Cherian made anti-Constitution remarks at a party meeting in July 2022.

BJ P: None of our states cited in US indictment

States that allegedly received bribes from the Adani Group over securing power deals were ruled by parties opposed to the Bharatiya Janata Party at the time, BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra said in a press conference, but did not demand that the Union government launch an investigation into the allegations against the conglomerate.

SC PANEL FINALISES REPORT ON FARM ISSUES; TOP COURT TO HEAR TODAY

The five-member Supreme Court-appointed high-powered committee, tasked with principally identifying the agrarian issues related to farmers, farm workers and people living below the poverty line in the countryside, has finalised its report ahead of hearing in court on Friday, where the panel is expected to present its report.

Report cybersecurity cases within 6 hrs: DoT notifies rules

All telecom entities must report any cybersecurity incidents to the central government within six hours of becoming aware of them, as per the Telecom Cyber Security Rules, 2024, notified and brought into effect by the Department of Telecommunications on Thursday.

India, US laud strides in defence cooperation

Defence minister Rajnath Singh and his US counterpart Lloyd J Austin met at Vientiane in Laos and hailed the impressive strides in the India-US defence partnership, pivoting on increased operational coordination, information-sharing, and industrial collaboration and innovation.

INDIA, OZ AGREE ON REFUELLING OF MILITARY AIRCRAFT

India and Australia have signed an agreement to enable their air forces to conduct air-to-air refuelling, a move that will boost inter-operability between the two sides.

RAJNATH STRESSES RULES-BASED ORDER IN THE INDO-PACIFIC

Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that India stands for a rulesbased international order for peace, prosperity and stability in the vast Indo-Pacific region, adding that dialogue was the way forward for resolving complex issues.

Democracy first, humanity first: PM at Guyana House

India has never moved forward with an expansionist mindset, it has stayed away from usurping the resources of others, been driven by the principles of trust and transparency and has always made an honest effort to help any country that's facing a crisis, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday, adding that it has been guided by the philosophy of \"democracy and humanity first\" while discharging its duties as a Vishwa Bandhu or friend to the world.

DELHI GETS NEW CHIEF ELECTORAL OFFICER: GOVT

R Alice Vaz, a 2005 batch IAS officer of AGMUT cadre, was on Thursday appointed the chief electoral officer of Delhi, weeks before the 2025 assembly election in the national capital.

Alignment of Delhi-SNB corridor tweaked, to now run along NH-48

The National Capital Region Transport Corporathe agency exetion (NCRTC) cuting the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) project between Delhi and SNB (Shahjahanpur, Neemrana, Behrod) - has made an adjustment to the alignment of the corridor as it enters Haryana from the Capital, changing the route to run alongside NH-48, people aware of the matter said.

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Noida moves SC over ₹193cr dues for Lotus 300 project

The Noida authority said on Thursday that it has filed a \"recall plea\" in the Supreme Court to recover ₹193 crore in outstanding dues from Hacienda Project Pvt Ltd (HPPL), the developer of the Lotus 300 housing project in Sector 107.

EX-EATERY OWNER HELD FOR LINKS TO CYBERCRIMINAL

A 40-year-old Jaipur-based former restauranteur, struggling with business losses, has been arrested along with his accomplice for allegedly working with an Indonesia-based cybercriminal as a \"supplier\" of illegally obtained bank data of unsuspecting customers.

LG gives jobs to 1984 riot Victims

THE LG REASSURED ATTENDEES THAT THE 437 PENDING APPLICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENTS WERE UNDER VERIFICATION

Delhi court issues attachment order for iconic Bikaner House

A Delhi commercial court has issued an attachment order for the iconic Bikaner House in Delhi after the Municipal Corporation of Nokha failed to comply with a 2020 arbitral award mandating the payment of ₹50.31 lakh to a private enterprise.

NDMC's latest proposal: Upgrading Khan Market

The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) plans an ambitious revamp of central Delhi's iconic Khan Market, introducing upgrades aimed at improving infrastructure, aesthetics, and functionality while preserving the heritage of the 73-year-old commercial hub, officials aware of the matter said on Thursday.

Some respite but air still 'very poor'

The Capital's five-day streak of \"severe\" air finally broke on Thursday giving some reliefat least in relative terms - to millions of citizens as fast winds and drop in intensity of fog allowed sunlight to pierce through the haze for the first time in days.

PWD to recarpet stretch of Outer Ring Road in N Delhi

THE 4.5KM SECTION OF THE ROAD LIES BETWEEN PEERAGARHI AND MADHUBAN CHOWK

LOW VISIBILITY: MAN KILLED AFTER CAR CRASHES INTO PARKED TRUCK

A 25-year-old man died after the car he was travelling in collided with the rear of an illegally parked truck on Major Sushil Aima Marg in Gurugram's Sector 22 amid poor visibility, police said on Thursday.

SC will hear plea to save trees facing axe for FOB

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear on Friday an application to restrain the Railways and the Delhi government from cutting trees in Inderpuri, central Delhi for the construction of a foot overbridge.

Chill sets in- mercury falls to 10.2°C

The minimum temperature in Delhi continued its downward trend on Thursday, with the mercury falling to a season low of 10.2 degrees Celsius (°C) on the back of cold northwesterly winds nipping through the national capital.

SC panel allows 'temporary roads' in Ridge for construction of Metro stn

The Supreme Courtappointed Central Empowered Committee (CEC) has granted the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) permission to temporarily use 1.23 hectares of forest land within the southern and morphological Ridge to divert trach during the construction of the Neb Sarai Metro station.