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Pak launches crackdown on immigrants

Pakistani authorities began rounding up undocumented foreigners, most of them Afghans, on Wednesday, ahead of a midnight deadline for them to leave or face expulsion.

Govt starts selling onions at reduced rates as prices soar

The Union government has started selling onions to consumers at a subsidised rate of ₹25 per kg in over a dozen cities to make the item affordable and cool prices by boosting availability, a top official aware of the matter said.

SC reaffirms its order granting pre-arrest bail to Teesta and husband

The Supreme Court on Wednesday made absolute its earlier order granting protection from arrest to activist Teesta Setalvad and her husband, Javed Anand, in a case pertaining to alleged embezzlement of funds raised to help victims of the 2002 Gujarat riots.

Curfew relaxation revoked after mob tries to grab arms in Imphal

Curfew relaxations in the two districts of Imphal were withdrawn on Wednesday following attempts by a mob to grab arms from a police complex, a day after a Manipur Police officer was killed in a sniper attack by suspected militants close to Myanmar border in Moreh town.

All-party meet backs govt on Maratha quota

An all-party meeting called by Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday adopted a resolution endorsing the steps being taken by the state government for providing reservation to the Maratha community and urged activist Manoj Jarange-Patil to call off his indefinite hunger strike.

Akhilesh: SP will fight on 65 seats, leave 15 for allies

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday said if the INDIA grouping materialises in Uttar Pradesh, his party would contest 65 of the 80 seats in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections and leave 15 for the alliance partners.

'El Nino causing record ocean, land heat'

Ocean and land temperatures continued their record-breaking spree in October. Sea surface and land temperatures have been at record highs for seven and five months respectively, data maintained by University of Maine's Climate Reanalyzer shows.

Moitra writes to ethics panel, BJP leader ups ante on charges

A day before she faces the Lok Sabha ethics committee over cash for query allegations, Trinamool Congress lawmaker Mahua Moitra wrote to panel chief Vinod Sonkar on Wednesday to question the committee's jurisdiction to examine the allegations of alleged criminality.

B'luru: Leopard shot dead by forest dept

A leopard that was spotted roaming the streets of Bengaluru for the past few days died on Wednesday after it was shot for attacking officials during a rescue operation, the Karnataka forest department said.

RS panel to hold meeting, take up pending cases of privilege breach

The Rajya Sabha's privileges committee will hold a meeting on Friday to review all pending cases of breach of privilege against lawmakers, officials aware of the matter said, two days after the Supreme Court said that an indefinite suspension of a member of Parliament, especially from the Opposition, was a matter of serious concern.

Clear all encroachments on S Ridge in 1 week: HC

The Delhi high court on Wednesday granted Delhi forest authorities one week to take steps to get rid of the encroachments occupying the Capital's Southern Ridge and warned officials of contempt if this was not done.

CM directs action over delay in payment to bus marshals

Chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday directed transport minister Kailash Gahlot to initiate disciplinary action against transport secretary Ashish Kundra and finance secretary Ashish Verma for allegedly causing delays in paying the salaries of bus marshals.

Chadha: CBI, ED targeting Oppn

Senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Raghav Chadha on Wednesday alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is using federal investigative agencies to target opposition leaders.

South, east Delhi to pay more for getting building plans approved

Erecting new buildings in south and east Delhi is likely to get costlier, as the Municipal Corporation of Delhi on Wednesday approved a proposal to levy compensatory regulatory charges against circle rates while approving building plans.

Bad air behind anaemia, low birth weight in kids: Study

AIR POLLUTION ALSO IMPACTS COGNITIVE ABILITY OF CHILDREN AND CAN TRIGGER ASTHMA AND CHILDHOOD CANCER, SAYS WHO

Seam-up Shami making it count

Mohammed Shami is that singer who always starts as a backup vocalist and ends up holding centre stage.

2nd-highest GST collection as festive spending surges

Goods & Services Tax (GST) revenue surpassed ₹1.72 lakh crore, the second-highest monthly collection since the new indirect tax regime started in July 2017, a figure driven mainly by economic buoyancy, robust domestic demand and stricter compliance, in what experts said indicated better-than-expected growth in the second quarter.

Petition urges court to review verdict on same-sex marriage

BY A 3-2 MAJORITY, THE TOP COURT ON OCT 17 DECLINED TO GRANT CONSTITUTIONAL PROTECTION TO CIVIL UNIONS AND ADOPTION RIGHTS FOR QUEER COUPLES

The Original Path: How Rohit Has Written His Success Story

As the India skipper walks out to bat at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday, he will rekindle memories among all those who have seen him grow

Row As Apple Sends Hacking Alert To Several Oppn Leaders

At least nine Opposition leaders said on Tuesday that they were sent emails by Apple warning them of hacking attempts by unidentified "state-sponsored" attackers, prompting the government to ask the American tech company to share more details amid a political row.

India Set For More International Flights This Winter

There will be nearly 10% more international flights from India during the winter season from October 29 to March 30, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation announced on Tuesday.

Biden Unveils Major AI Regulation Policy

US President Joe Biden, in the most ambitious set of actions taken by any government in the world on artificial intelligence (AI), has invoked the Defense Production Act to instruct all companies developing AI models with implications for national security, health, and economic security to notify the federal government and share results of red team safety tests to ensure it is safe and secure.

Can Afghanistan Continue Dream Run, Make Semis?

England, Pakistan and Sri Lanka - that's three former champions defeated by Afghanistan in the ongoing ICC Men's ODI World Cup. In a tournament that's had only a handful of exciting contests so far, Hashmatullah Shahidi and Co's performances have thrilled spectators to such an extent that the team has taken laps of honour each time it's won.

A feast without the beast

On World Vegan Day today, we dive into the world of plant-based cuisine and talk to chefs about their favourite vegan ingredients and how they incorporate them into their culinary creations

FILMS TANKING IN A DAY, BOLLYWOOD NEEDS A NEW WAY

The dismal box-office performance of recent Hindi film releases isn't great news for the industry. Experts say the audience has turned 'ruthless'

Afridi and Fakhar shine as Pak live to fight another day

Pak beat Bangladesh by seven wickets in Kolkata to stay alive in the World Cup

Lower import duty likely for EVs priced up to $35,000

Import duty may be slashed to 15-30% with caveat on local manufacturing

Goyal used proceeds of crime for personal gain: ED chargesheet

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday filed its chargesheet against Naresh Goyal, founder of Jet Airways, his wife Anita Goyal, and others, as part of its money-laundering investigation into an alleged bank fraud of around ₹538.62 crore.

Thousands of Afghans flee Pak as leave' deadline looms

More than 20,000 Afghans living in Pakistan rushed to the borders on Tuesday, ahead of a government deadline for 1.7 million undocumented people to leave or face arrest and deportation.

Yemen's Houthis fire missiles at Israel

The widening scope of Israel-Hamas conflict has unnerved states including the world's biggest oil exporter Saudi Arabia, hardening fears of spillover