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Known for wine, Nashik is the next aircraft manufacturing hub as HAL spreads wings

Nashik, India's wine capital, is set to emerge as the next hub for aircraft manufacturing in the country, with Bengaluru-based state-owned plane maker Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) preparing to activate new production lines for the indigenous light combat aircraft (LCA) Mk-1A and Hindustan Turbo Trainer-40 (HTT-40) planes to meet the Indian Air Force's growing requirements for fighter jets and basic trainers, senior officials aware of the development said.

SC denies abortion plea, sticks to letter of the law

The Supreme Court on Monday turned down the plea of a married woman seeking immediate termination of her 27-week pregnancy, relying on her latest medical report which indicated that there were no foetal abnormalities, nor was the health of the 27-year-old mother of two at risk, to let her end her pregnancy beyond the cut-off period fixed under law. It said that the court is \"averse\" to passing a direction for stopping a foetal heartbeat at this stage.

Grisly Nithari murders: Koli, Pandher 'not guilty'

Court expresses its anguish over the quality of probe, says sleuths 'botched up' an investigation into the deaths of children

'The Vaccine War was not a popular subject, but this is a milestone'

Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri's latest directorial project, The Vaccine War, based on India's first indigenous Covid-19 vaccine, Covaxin, garnered positive response from all quarters.

News about Israel-Hamas war has left Hina 'depressed'

The tensions in Israel are far from getting over, and thousands of people continue to suffer from shortage of food, loss of lives, among many other things, in the wake of the country's war with Hamas.

Chris Evans confirms marriage with Alba Baptista

Hollywood star Chris Evans has confirmed that he recently tied the knot with girlfriend Alba Baptista.

25 YEARS OF LOVE AND LAUGHTER: A TRIP TO RAHUL-ANJALI'S WORLD

Raise your hand if Karan Johar's directorial debut, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, is your guilty pleasure watch! As the film ticks the silver jubilee mark, Navya Kharbanda talks to some cast members, who get super nostalgic going down memory lane

Terrorism Has No Place In India, Says Om Birla

Terrorism and terror activities have no place in India and the central government is "very clear" in this regard, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said on Sunday, a day after the P20 meeting called for increased efforts "to deny terrorist groups safe haven, freedom of operations, movement and recruitment, as well as financial, material or political support." Birla's statement assumes significance as the issue was raised in one of his 13 bilateral meetings with speakers of various nations on Saturday on the sidelines of the P20 summit, officials said, declining to be named.

Thousands Could Die In Hospitals As Supplies Run Low, Warn Medics

Hospitals are likely to run out of generator fuel within two days, according to the UN, which said that would endanger the lives of patients

In Abortion Debate, A Question Of Rights

Women must feel free to decide whether to continue or terminate pregnancy without the pressure of arbitrary limits and the imposition of a State or third person's morality

HEMA MALINI: 75 AND SHINING!

The actor to celebrate her diamond jubilee birthday with hubby Dharmendra and friends

Dunki vs Salaar: The off-screen fight begins!

Contrary to the rumours about the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Dunki being pushed to avoid a box-office clash with the Prabhas-starrer Salaar Part 1: Ceasefire, we have learnt from industry sources that both the films will hit the theatres on December 22. \"The film is not getting postponed. In fact, the producers of both the films are fighting for screens.

Afghan spinners rule Kotla, defending champs shocked

Rashid, Mujeeb and Nabi share eight wickets to pull off their 2nd win in ODI World Cups, against listless England NEW DELHI: The last time England faced Afghanistan at the ODI World Cup, Eoin Morgan smashed a world record 17 sixes.

Watch, improvise, deliver magic balls

This is also an Indian attack where bowlers complement each other's strengths and take cues from what the others are doing

Sony begins talks with Disney to buy India biz

Reliance, Adani, Sun TV have explored the acquisition of Disney's Indian assets

US fears prospect of Iran getting 'directly engaged' in the war

The US said on Sunday it fears an escalation of the war between Israel and Hamas and the prospect of Iran getting directly involved.

Blinken, MbS hold talks on Mideast crisis

US secretary of state Antony Blinken called for pressure on Hamas during a meeting on Sunday with the de facto leader of Saudi Arabia, which has warming ties with Israel but has put normalisation on hold.

INDIA FOCUSED ON REDUCING NON COMMUNICABLE DISEASES, SAYS MoS

India is focused on reducing the prevalence of NonCommunicable diseases (NCDs) that are rising alarmingly not just in the country but globally, Union minister of state for health and family welfare Bharati Pawar said on Sunday.

A ferry tale from the neighbourhood

The launch of a ferry service between Nagapattinam in Tamil Nadu and Kankesanthurai near Jaffna in Sri Lanka on Saturday is in step with the view in New Delhi and Colombo to increase connectivity between the two neighbours.

Playing on a global stage

India's bid for the 2036 Olympics has come at the right moment. It should spur the nation to build necessary infrastructure, nurture talent

Russian roulette over CTBT is ominous

In the latest twist of the strategic ratchet, Russia has announced that it intends to revoke its ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) and has given State Duma members till October 18 to study the option.

BJP MP says Moitra took 'bribes' to ask questions in House

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) lawmaker Nishikant Dubey on Sunday accused Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra of \"taking bribes\" from a businessman to ask questions in Parliament and urged Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to constitute an \"inquiry committee\" to examine the charges against her.

Free insurance, subsidised LPG cylinders part of BRS manifesto

A free life insurance cover of up to ₹5 lakh for each family below poverty line (BPL), a gradual increase in financial assistance to farmers under the Rythu Bandhu scheme in the next five years and supply of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinder at ₹400-these were among a slew of promises announced by the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) on Sunday ahead of the assembly elections next month.

8 MLAs dropped, CM to contest from citadel

The Congress denied tickets to eight sitting legislators and re-nominated 22 MLAs, including chief minister Bhupesh Baghel and his deputy TS Singh Deo, in its first list of 30 candidates announced on Sunday for the Chhattisgarh assembly elections next month.

Cong names Nath, 143 others in its first list for high-stakes battle

The Congress on Sunday released its first list of 144 candidates for the Madhya Pradesh assembly elections, renominating 69 sitting legislators, including former chief minister Kamal Nath, and fielding actor Vikram Mastal, who played Lord Hanuman in a television serial, against incumbent chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan.

Cong targets BJP at rally for 2024 polls

The Delhi Congress on Sunday conducted its first public rally since former Delhi minister Arvinder Singh Lovely took over as the state Congress chief even as it attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for \"not doing anything for the people of Delhi\".

UP seeks 4 weeks to tell NGT of Dhanauri status

The Uttar Pradesh government has sought four weeks' time to inform the National Green Tribunal (NGT) about the status of notifying or providing legal protection to the Dhanauri wetland in Greater Noida.

An epic for the ages: Magic of Ramlila back to enthral Delhi

With Navratri celebrations beginning on Sunday, Ramlila shows returned to the national capital, as artistes began the portrayal of the Ramayana to packed audiences, performances that will last for 10 days leading up to Dussehra.

Farm fires in Punjab, Hry up from same stage last year

The number of farm fires in Delhi's neighbouring states-Punjab and Haryana have increased in the period from September to October when compared to the corresponding time in 2022, a month-long satellite data collated by the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) has revealed.

Need for more such Afghan twists

Some one-sided matches in this World Cup a lifeline change th