CATEGORIES

NDMC to beautify SP Marg with red sandstone chariot

The New Delhi Municipal Council will install a chariot made of red sandstone surrounded by a waterbody and an array of fountains at the traffic intersection of Sardar Patel Marg and Panchsheel Marg in central Delhi, people aware of the matter said on Monday.

Work on underpass at key road crossing moving at snail's pace

Just 15% work has been completed on the underpass project at Mukarba Chowk on the Outer Ring Road in the last 14 months, officials aware of the matter said on Monday, adding that the shifting of high-tension power lines has emerged as a major hurdle in the project.

Multilevel parking lots hit by multitude of issues

With at least eight new multilevel parking lots expected to be inaugurated in Delhi over the next six months, HT did a spot check of six of the 17 existing ones in south, central, and north Delhi and found that they were plagued with a range of problems that significantly impeded not just their useability and utility.

A calendar full of events for Delhi ahead of New Yr

These events offer a range of cultural experiences, and are a welcome respite from the daily stresses.

JNU manual restricts protests and posters

Students at the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) can now face a penalty of ₹20,000 for staging a dharna, hold a hunger strike, and for protesting around the residence of any university official or within a 100-meter radius of any academic and administrative complex, according to a new Chief Proctor's Office (CPO) manual.

Fed biscuits like dog, says minor help

POLICE OFFICERS SAID THAT THE THREE SUSPECTS WERE QUESTIONED FOR SEVERAL HOURS ON SUNDAY

Breaking down the judgment on J&K, and its wider implications

The Constitution bench verdict on the abrogation of Article 370 on Monday settled a spectrum of legal issues rendered complex by historical and political context and is nuanced by the idea of “complete integration” of Jammu and Kashmir into India’s constitutional scheme.

Top court verdict historic, upholds sovereignty and integrity of India

On December 11, the Supreme Court (SC) delivered a historic judgment on the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35(A). Through its verdict, the court has upheld the sovereignty and integrity of India, something that is cherished by every Indian.

WOMAN PARADED NAKED, TIED TO A POLE, BEATEN OVER SON'S ELOPEMENT

7 PEOPLE HAVE BEEN ARRESTED IN CONNECTION WITH THE CASE, SAY POLICE

Minimum temperature drops to 6.5°C as winter chill grips Capital

The winter embraced Delhi in an even chillier grip on Monday, as the minimum temperature plunged to 6.5°C, a two-degree drop from a day ago and the lowest it has been this season.

MISTAKEN IDENTITY LIKELY LED TO SIKH COUPLE'S KILLING: CANADIAN POLICE

A Sikh couple from India killed in a shooting spree at their residence in the Canadian province of Ontario last month were possibly attacked in a case of mistaken identity, provincial police have said.

No nationwide data on illegal immigrants'

More than 17,000 Bangladeshi immigrants who entered India and settled in Assam between January 1966 and March 25, 1971 were granted citizenship, the Centre told the Supreme Court on Monday, while stating that furnishing figures of illegal immigration across the country was not possible as their detection, detention and deportation was a \"complex\" process.

Moitra moves top court against her LS expulsion

Trinamool Congress member of Parliament Mahua Moitra has moved the Supreme Court against her expulsion from the Lok Sabha over the cash-for-query charges, alleging \"substantial illegality\" and \"arbitrariness\" by the House's ethics committee that recommended the action against her.

FBI director meets CBI chief in 'plot' backdrop

FBI director Christopher Wray met CBI chief Praveen Sood on Monday to discuss key issues such as extradition of suspects wanted by India and cyber-enabled financial crimes, with the US official's visit coming against the backdrop of an alleged plot to kill a pro-Khalistan leader on American soil.

Mohan Yadav is next Madhya Pradesh CM

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday picked three-time lawmaker Mohan Yadav as the chief minister of Madhya Pradesh, implementing a generational shift in the heartland state that delivered the party the biggest victory in the recently concluded round of assembly elections.

Supreme Court upholds scrapping of Article 370

A Constitution bench of the Supreme Court on Monday unanimously endorsed the Union government’s August 2019 decision to abrogate Article 370, which granted special status to Jammu & Kashmir, calling the move the “culmination of the process of integration” of the erstwhile state into the Union of India.

New President Warns Economy Will 'Worsen' But Promises 'New Era'

Argentina's President Javier Milei on Sunday vowed a new era for the country, but warned of painful austerity and an economic crisis that would "worsen" before it gets better. "Today begins a new era in Argentina," he said after being sworn in as president, highlighting that "no government has received a worse inheritance than what we are receiving".

Apple Eyes Indian Auto, Aerospace Parts

Cupertino-based Apple, maker of the iPhone and iPad, is reaching out to several suppliers of automotive, aerospace and consumer electronics parts to explore possible supplier arrangements across multiple product categories, people aware of the matter told Mint.

Taapsee's romance with the big leagues

Taapsee Pannu's rise in showbiz has been a steady one. Instead of going the traditional route by doing massy films, the actor took up hard-hitting projects like Badla (2019) and Thappad (2020).

I HAVE THE COURAGE TO CHOOSE ROLES THAT CHALLENGE ME

Shruti Haasan's upcoming film, Salaar: Part 1 - Ceasefire with actor Prabhas is set to clash with the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Dunki.

Manchester City end winless run; Chelsea crash at Everton

Manchester vived a scare at Luton to end their four-match winless run in the Premier League with a 2-1 victory, while Chelsea's problems mounted with a 2-0 defeat at Everton on Sunday. With star striker Erling Haaland absent due to injury, Pep Guardiola's side trailed to Elijah Adebayo's goal late in the first half at Kenilworth Road. But, after squandering a host of chances, City finally clicked into gear with two goals in three minutes after the break.

Javelin thrower Jena eyes fresh glory after breakthrough year

At the beginning of the year, the soft-spoken Kishore Jena would have reacted in disbelief if he had been told he would be a World Championships finalist, leave alone win an Asian Games medal and qualify for the Paris Olympics.

Asian Tour card secured, Sandhu targets bigger goals

Early this month, Yuvraj Singh Sandhu carded 9-under in the Aramco Invitational at the Rolling Hills Golf Course in Riyadh to finish tied 11th. While the result doesn’t scream for attention, it marked an important step in the golfer's career. By virtue of that performance, Sandhu finished eighth on the Asian Development Tour (ADT) Order of Merit to earn his maiden Asian Tour card.

Tanisha, Ashwini notch up victory for their third title

Indian women's doubles pair of Tanisha Crasto and Ashwini Ponnappa on Sunday secured their second Super 100 title with a straight-game win over Chinese Taipei's Sung Shuo Yun and Yu Chien Hui at the Guwahati Masters here.

Smriti, bowlers set up India's win over England in final T20

The India opener hits 48 as hosts overhaul a modest target for a consolation victory in the three-game series

NFRA readies inspection reports of top 5 auditors

The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) is finalising critical assessments of how India's top auditors function while auditing financial statements of businesses, a person close to the development said, as the regulator works to improve audit quality in the country.

Blackstone Capital looking to halve its stake in PGP Glass

The PE firm has appointed Jefferies to find buyers; global funds sounded out

Israeli forces press ahead with offensive in Gaza city

Israeli forces on Sunday fought Palestinian militants around southern Gaza's main city, as the UN chief decried divisions that had \"paralysed\" the Security Council's response to the twomonths-old war.

UK politics: PM Sunak not considering early polls over Rwanda plan'

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak isn't considering calling early elections over push-back from Tory allies to his latest effort to deport asylum-seekers to Rwanda for processing, according to Cabinet Minister Michael Gove.

Divided they stand: Climate talks head for tough finale

The COP28 presidency UAE called the \"majlis\" gathering to break deadlock over contentious issues