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Indian student held captive by cousin for months in US

Authorities in the US rescued a 20-year-old Indian student who was held captive for months without access to a bathroom, viciously beaten, and forced to work at three homes by his cousin and two other Indianorigin men.

'All efforts on to get back ex-navymen from Qatar'

The government is making an all-out effort to ensure that the former Indian Navy personnel, who have been sentenced to death in Qatar, are brought back, Navy chief Admiral R Hari Kumar said on Friday.

Guvs 'cannot kill bills' passed by state legislatures, says top court

Governors cannot “kill bills” passed by state legislatures by first withholding assent for long and then referring them for presidential nod, the Supreme Court said on Friday, expressing displeasure at Tamil Nadu governor RN Ravi sending 10 bills to the President after the state assembly had re-enacted them in a special session last month.

Kejriwal meets DJB workers involved in Silkyara rescue

Chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday met Delhi Jal Board (DJB) workers who played a key role during the rescue operation at the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarkashi earlier this week, and discussed with them the challenges they faced. The workers helped the core team of the 12 \"rat-hole miners\" who completed the last leg in the rescue effort.

SC defers Chadha's case as Centre hints at 'constructive movement'

The Supreme Court on Friday adjourned by a week hearing on a petition by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha challenging his suspension from Parliament, after the Rajya Sabha secretariat indicated there was some \"constructive movement after Chadha met Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar and offered an unconditional apology.

Haryana to station cybercrime units in Jharkhand, WB

In a bid to counter the menace of cybercrime, Haryana Police have stationed their teams in Jharkhand and West Bengal, as they have identified these two states as primary sources of cyber fraud calls, said Shatrujeet Singh Kapur, director general of police (DGP), Haryana, during a review of the law-and-order situation in Gurgaon, on Friday.

AAP hits campaign trail over excise 'referendum'

State convener of the Delhi Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and cabinet minister Gopal Rai conducted a door-to-door campaign in the Laxmi Nagar area on Friday, flagging off the \"Main Bhi Kejriwal\" (I am also Kejriwal) signature campaign, in which the party is seeking public feedback on whether chief minister Arvind Kejriwal should resign if he is arrested in the alleged excise case or he should continue to run the government from jail.

Delhi's air remains very poor with no respite ahead; mercury to fall

No change expected in meteorological conditions over the weekend, winds to stay calm at night; minimum temperature to start dipping to touch 10°C next week, says IMD

314+ hectares of south Ridge encroached

Over 314 hectares (ha) of the Southern Ridge — spread across areas from Rajokri, Asola-Bhatti in southwest Delhi to Pul Prahladpur in the southeast and considered a part of the Capital’s green lung — are yet to be cleared of encroachments, according to the latest report submitted by the state forest department to the National Green Tribunal (NGT)-appointed Oversight Committee (OC), according to official documents, people aware of the matter, and a spot check by HT.

MAJOR DISCREPANCIES Review orders by state foreigners tribunal: HC

The Gauhati high court has asked the Assam government to review orders passed by the state's foreigners tribunals after noting an affidavit by the state administration that in almost 85% cases, those who were declared suspected illegal immigrants were finally found to be Indian citizens.

Bombing resumes in Gaza minutes after end of truce

Israel's war with Hamas resumed in full force on Friday, with airstrikes hitting targets in the Gaza Strip minutes after a weeklong truce expired. Black smoke billowed from the besieged territory, and Israel dropped leaflets over Gaza City and southern parts of the enclave, asking civilians to leave their homes to avoid the fighting.

Look forward to results of India's probe: Blinken

In the wake of allegations that implicate an Indian official for plotting the killing of an American citizen on American soil, US secretary of state Antony Blinken has said that India’s decision to investigate the matter is “good and appropriate” and the US looked forward to the results of the investigation.

Modi pitches India as host of COP33 in 2028

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday proposed that India host the United Nations-sponsored COP summit in 2028 as he sought to position the country as a global leader in climate action, launched a green credit initiative, and called for more inclusive policies that help developing countries stave off climate calamities.

Israel and Hamas extend truce in Gaza by a day in last-minute deal

Israel and Hamas agreed at the last minute Thursday to extend their cease-fire in Gaza by another day to allow more hostages and prisoners to be released. But any further renewal of the truce, now in its seventh day, could prove more daunting since Hamas is expected to set a higher price for many of the remaining hostages.

INDIA NEEDS TO WORK WITH US, CANNOT TAKE IT LIGHTLY: TRUDEAU ON NIJJAR PROBE

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has called for India to take \"seriously\" concerns over its links to the killing of proKhalistan leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar -- hours after an American federal court in New York indicted an Indian national in connection with a thwarted \"plot\" to allegedly kill Sikhs for Justice general counsel Gurpatwant Pannun in New York.

Taylor Swift Named Spotify's Most Streamed Artist Of The Year

Spotify Wrapped 2023 - Ends Bad Bunny's 3-year Reign

Respite Over? Delhi's AQI On Brink Of 'Severe' Again

Delhi AQI Back To 'almost Severe' After A Brief Respite

Rohit And Virat Get White-Ball Rest; Rahul, Surya To Lead In ODIs, T20s

Bumrah, Rahul and Iyer are back in the Test team for the series against SA

Should Kejriwal Resign If Arrested? AAP To Ask Delhi

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Thursday announced that it will launch a signature campaign seeking public feedback on whether Delhi chief minister and AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal should resign if he is arrested, or whether he should continue to run the government from jail.

Climate Financing In Focus As PM Leaves For COP28 Summit

India on Thursday called for a clear road map on climate finance to be finalised at COP28 to address the challenge of environmental degradation, shortly before Prime Minister Narendra Modi travelled to Dubai to join the world's most important climate meeting.

Anti-Semitism Row: Advertisers Who Left X Cursed At By Musk

Billionaire Elon Musk said on Wednesday that advertisers who have halted spending on his social media platform X in response to antisemitic and other hateful material are engaging in "blackmail" and, using a profanity, essentially told them to go away.

Sweet but facile vignette reel of a charming war hero

Sam Bahadur has so much going for it. It comes on the back of two glowing successes by director Meghna Gulzar-Talvar (2015) and Raazi (2018).

I have left the nepotism tag far behind: Mimoh

Actor Mahaakshay Chakraborty, aka Mimoh, thinks he is finally reaping the fruits of his labour as filmmakers begin to notice and recognise his talents.

'PEOPLE WON'T BACK MY FILM JUST BECAUSE I AM SOMEONE'S WIFE'

For Tahira Kashyap Khurrana, using her connections was never an option to get producers on board for her directorial debut

'In Bollywood, you can't be sure until a song is released'

She's done playback for films such as Issaq (2013), Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania (2014), Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi (2019) and Dono, among others. However, singer Pratibha Singh Baghel likes to strike a balance between her film and nonfilm outings.

'I wanted to provide an international platform for children'

Akshay Kumar talks about the 15th International Kudo Tournament recently held in Surat

'Hope Kohli continues playing Tests and ODIs'

Virat Kohli's decision to sit out the South Africa T20Is and ODIS could indicate an interesting shift in his career. At 35, Kohli is a two-time ICC trophy winner, carries the legacy of being India's most successful Test captain of all time and has achieved every ODI batting record that there is. A World Cup win would have been the icing on the cake, but Kohli learnt it the hard way that endings are never always perfect.

Tune in for India games to watch Rinku: Russell

Andre Russell was waiting for Rinku Singh. His smile told a story. That of pride and happiness. But he was mindful enough to not come in the way of the youngster's moment.

The importance of having Tiger inside the ropes

As Tiger Woods returns to the battlefield once again, his battered body and his ability to put mind over matter will be tested at the Hero World Challenge. It's a gentle start for the 47-year-old on a venue ideally suited for a comeback - Albany is a wide-open golf course with a terrain as flat as a pancake. What he shoots will be inconsequential compared to how his fused subtalar reacts following the 72 holes.

United face exit from Europe

Up 2-0 and 3-1, Manchester United fumble to 3-3 draw against Galatasaray in Champions League