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Lanka considers India request on China vessel

THE FINAL CALL ON THE SHIP MAY BE TAKEN BY WICKREMESINGHE DURING HIS VISIT TO BEIJING TO ATTEND THE BRI SUMMIT ON OCTOBER 17-18

P20 lauds passage of women's bill; pushes for multilateralism

The G20 Parliamentary Speakers' summit, or P20, on Friday welcomed India's recently passed women reservation bill that allots 33% seats for female lawmakers in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, as global leaders expressed concern over the underrepresentation of women in national parliaments and focussed on steps to close the gender gap.

Scribbles on files expose Gurugram bribery scam

In a cavernous room on the fifth floor of the glass-façade Gurugram police commissionerate on September 15, two investigators pored over a mountain of papers, seized from the Gurugram Regional Transport Authority (RTA).

PMO holds meet over air pollution, city AQI 'poor'

Top bureaucrats attended a high-level meeting on Friday to review the on-ground action taken to curb pollution in Delhi and nearby regions, with a key focus on ways to minimise stubble-burning in neighbouring states that heavily contributes to the annual toxic air crisis.

DDA to provide archery, shooting infra at parks

The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) plans to create skill development zones in some of its public parks with facilities such as commando obstacle course, rock climbing, rope course, Burma bridge, archery and air rifle shooting for children and adults. Officials said that some of the DDA parks have lots of open spaces that can be utilised for these activities.

Modi govt gave justice to '84 riot victims: Shah

Union home minister Amit Shah on Friday said that the Narendra Modi government gave justice to the victims of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots and added that under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), many from the Sikh community were granted Indian citizenship.

Gambling party busted at city farmhouse, equipment seized

Forty-seven people were arrested from an illegal casino set up at a farmhouse in Dera village near Chhatarpur in south Delhi on Tuesday, the Delhi Police said on Friday.

Singh sent to custody till Oct 27, moves HC

A Delhi court on Friday sent Sanjay Singh, Rajya Sabha member from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP, to judicial custody till October 27 in the money laundering case related to the investigation into the Delhi excise policy.

Pubs face crunch as supply low over excise disruptions

The festive season has begun on a rather dry note for diners in the national capital. Restaurants and bars across the city have mostly run out of liquor and alcoholic beverages, especially of premium brands, as the tumult from Delhi's controversial excise policy continued for another year, with the shortage likely to continue this weekend.

Can Babar match Virat's big-game fire?

{INDIA VS PAKISTAN} STAGE SET FOR A HUMDINGER

No buzz this weekend? Dry spell at several bars over excise delays

THE ISSUE TAKES ROOT IN THE CITY'S POLICY, WHICH WAS SET TO EXPIRE ON SEPT 30, AND ESTABLISHMENTS FAILING TO KEEP ADEQUATE STOCKS

India's goods exports rise in sign of trade recovery

India's merchandise export growth turned positive for the first time in the current financial year with a 3.86% year-on-year rise in August at $38.45 billion, commerce secretary Sunil Barthwal said on Friday, citing revised figures that broke a monthly contraction sequence which started in February 2023 due to global headwinds.

Politics off, cricket on: Over to the great game

No seats available despite a capacity of 132,000. Hotels so expensive that fans try to make a run on hospital beds. Request from Virat Kohli: Don't ask me for tickets. And every time Babar Azam's phone buzzes, someone is asking if they can somehow be let into the ground.

Israel wants 1.1 mn out of north Gaza in 24 hrs as assault looms

Palestinians began a mass exodus from northern Gaza on Friday after Israel's military told some 1.1 million people to evacuate toward the southern part of the besieged territory, an unprecedented order ahead of an expected ground invasion against the ruling Hamas militant group.

SC wants fresh medical report in abortion case

The Supreme Court on Friday called for a fresh medical report to indicate the foetal health and medical condition of a married woman, who stood firm on her plea for immediate termination of her 26-week pregnancy, a day after the 27-year-old mother of two was advised by the court to reconsider her decision.

'Terror hurts all': Modi calls for peace amid crisis in West Asia

The world has started to realise that terrorism in any part of the world, in any manifestation or for any reason is an act against humanity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday, as he called for peace and brotherhood against the backdrop of a fierce conflict raging in West Asia that has killed thousands.

War In Gaza Is Israel's Moment Of Reckoning

The scale, audacity, and barbarism of Hamas' immense attacks have generated anger within Israel, causing the latter to launch its military retaliation. How the Israel-Hamas hostilities will play out remains unclear, but one can be certain of two things: Israel's pounding of Gaza will not end Palestinian resistance; and Hamas and its allies will not be able to overwhelm Israel. A stalemate soaked in more blood than before may return to close this round of violence.

Sikkim Lake Still At Risk Of GLOFl, Floods: Experts

The risk of another glacier lake outburst flood (GLOF) downstream of South Lhonak lake in Sikkim is still real, glaciologists and experts warned, recommending that the glacier should be monitored effectively.

Palestinians Rush To Buy Food As Israeli Siege Begins To Bite

At least 1,417 people have been killed in the Gaza Strip since the fighting began on Saturday, surpassing the toll in Israel that is now near 1,300

Dropped In 2011, Rohit Making Up For Lost Time At World Cups

The India skipper has come a long way, adding new records to his tally as he aims to lead the team to the biggest prize of all

Aamir Almost Quit Movies, Has Been In Therapy For 2 Years

A ctor Aamir Khan has revealed that after feeling irritated about prioritising work over family, he decided to take a break from films. "Around 2.5 years ago, I realised that I was so lost in my passion that I hadn't given enough time to my relationships.

It's a coup! The buzz is all about Salman Khan's next film

Earlier this year, actor Salman Khan sent his fans into a frenzy when he stepped out in a buzz cut. We've now heard that it's part of his transformation for his next, which will feature Khan in the role of a paramilitary officer, according to a source.

Dhanush-Aishwaryaa are not getting back; no chance of reconciliation

The speculations surrounding the possibility of a reconciliation between filmmaker Aishwaryaa Rajinikanth and actor Dhanush have been put to rest. After months of rumours and hopes for the estranged couple to rekindle their relationship, it is now confirmed that they are surely not getting back together.

'HERE TO SEE VIRAT KOHLI AND THE IND-PAK MATCH!'

IShowSpeed talks about his India visit and his love for Indian cricketer Virat Kohli

For Pakistan in India, some dua & mohabbat too

Pakistan are in uncharted territory, and that's saying something considering they have toured India 14 times since Independence, this being their fifth World Cup.

Infosys, HCL cut FY24 growth forecast

HCL revenue inched up 0.8% sequentially and 4.6% from the year-ago period

Gaza likely to run out of fuel in hours: ICRC

WITHOUT ELECTRICITY, HOSPITALS RISK TURNING INTO MORGUES, THE ICRC REGIONAL DIRECTOR SAID.

OBC narrative pips welfarism

Caste census, OBC quota gain centre stage in campaigns in Rajasthan, MP, Chhattisgarh. Results will have implications for 2024 polls

Record spike in aerosols in Hindu Kush region: Study

The Hindu Kush-Plateau Himalaya-Tibetan region has been witnessing an alarming increase in aerosol levels that could be driving increased temperatures, altering rainfall patterns, accelerating glacier retreat and initiating changes in the hydrological cycle in the region, a new analysis by the Indian Space Research Organisation's (Isro) Physical Research Laboratory has shown.

Unemployment rate is at its lowest level in last 6 yrs: PM

A recent survey has suggested that employment creation in India has reached a new height and the unemployment rate in the country is at its lowest level in six years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday.