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19 killed in UP over 24 hrs as rain, lightning wreak havoc

At least 19 people were killed in various incidents in a span of 24 hours in Uttar Pradesh as heavy rainfall accompanied by lightning and thunder wreaked havoc in several areas including the state capital, disrupting normal life and forcing schools to remain shut for a day, officials said on Monday.

BJP campaign to focus on social welfare plans

The BJP's campaign for assembly polls in Madhya Pradesh later this year will be built around 4-5 themes to convey the state and Union government's achievements, their spending on social welfare, particularly for women and marginalised sections, and other pro-people initiatives, said leaders aware of the details.

Summit reaffirms G20 an economic forum, not political platform: China

The G20 Summit in New Delhi \"reaffirms\" that it is a forum for global economic cooperation and not a platform to resolve geopolitical issues, China said on Monday, adding that Beijing played a \"constructive\" role in preparing for the summit.

Trudeau still stuck in India after plane glitch

What does the Prime Minister of a G7 country do when he suddenly finds himself stranded in a foreign country for 36 hours?

Maha to withdraw all Maratha quota cases, suspend officers

The Maharashtra government on Monday decided to withdraw all cases filed against Maratha quota protesters and suspended three senior police officers as chief minister Eknath Shinde reiterated his commitment to grant reservation to the influential community and appealed to the main agitator to end his hunger strike.

7 killed in TN as truck rams into parked tourist van

At least seven women were killed and 10 others sustained critical injuries after a truck collided with a tourist van parked on the road near Natrampalli area in Tirupathur district of Tamil Nadu early on Monday, police said.

I killed in Satara as online post sparks clashes, arson

One person was killed and 10 others sustained injuries when members of two communities clashed at a village in Satara district of Maharashtra following an \"objectionable\" post on social media, police said on Monday, adding that internet services have been suspended in the district till Tuesday night as a precautionary measure.

No probe immunity in old graft cases, says SC

The Supreme Court on Monday said that its 2014 ruling which removed immunity to the central government's top bureaucrats from probes in corruption cases will also apply to public servants booked by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) between September 2003 and May 2014, clarifying that they can be prosecuted without government approval.

Delhi zoo approaches IRCTC to run canteen

Nearly a year after the canteen at the National Zoological Park, Delhi was shut down after objections were raised against the contractor, authorities have approached the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) to operate the eatery, officials aware of the matter said.

Govt says will overhaul Delhi roads on G20 lines

The Delhi government on Monday said that following the success of the G20 Summit, for which several arterial roads of Delhi were beautified and redesigned, the government will revamp the 1400km road stretch under the Public Works Department (PWD) along the same lines.

Lawyer's murder: Husband found hiding in house, held

A day after the body of a 61-year-old lawyer was discovered in her Noida Sector 30 home, police on Monday arrested her husband for her murder, senior officers said, adding that the man, bafflingly, managed to stay hidden at the scene of the crime, concealed inside a storeroom of the house for almost 12 hours before he was nabbed.

Underpass project at Bhairon Marg set to miss its deadline

Delhi's unprecedented July floods led to a pile-up of silt and shifted heavy structures at the underpass being built along the Bhairon Marg, which will now be delayed well beyond this year, officials said on Monday.

Activists say leachate leaking from Bandhwari waste plant

Despite repeated assurances by municipal officials that they were taking enough steps to tackle the toxic leachate from the Bandhwari landfill located in the foothills of the Aravallis, residents of nearby Bandhwari village, and environmentalists in Gurugram, said a 1km stream of toxins from the dumpyard was slowly making its way towards the village.

Man kills wife in front of kids, held

A 36-year-old man allegedly stabbed his 32-year-old wife to death in front of their daughters in the early hours of Monday after he suspected her of being in an extramarital relationship with a neighbour in Maujpur in northeast Delhi, the Delhi Police said, adding that the couple's 11-year-old daughter sustained a deep stab wound while trying to save her mother.

LG nod to form state mental health body

Lieutenant governor (LG) VK Saxena on Monday approved the Delhi government's proposal to set up a State Mental Health Authority (SMHA), a body for the welfare of patients with mental illnesses.

During G20, CBRN teams deployed at venues, hotels

Eleven specialised chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) defence teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) were deployed at the venue - Bharat Mandapam-as well as the different hotels hosting the delegates to deal with emergencies and threats during the recently concluded G20 Summit, people aware of the matter said on Monday.

How India is ramping up border infra to boost military readiness

India's infrastructure push along its farthest frontiers, a firm and focussed response to China's thrust on developing its border areas, is set to get a boost with new roads, bridges, tunnels, airfields and helipads -- the latest in a raft of projects worth thousands of crores that have supported the military's pursuit of robust deterrence against the neighbour with whom the country has been locked in a standoff in eastern Ladakh for more than three years, Border Roads Organisation (BRO) officials aware of the matter said on Monday.

MCD lets the dogs out at last, but with a host of violations

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi's (MCD) drive to pick up community dogs from streets and public spaces across the Capital ahead of the G20 Summit of its own accord and without being asked to do so by anybody began cruelly and inhumanely more than 10 days ago.

Khalistan event in Canada hrs after PM flags concern

A pro-Khalistani secessionist group organised a hastily arranged referendum at a gurdwara in Canada's British Columbia, hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed to his counterpart Justin Trudeau strong concerns about anti-India elements promoting secessionism from Canadian soil and inciting violence against diplomats.

Milestone momentas Nifty 50 touches 20,000

Investors gained ₹3.37 lakh crore in wealth on Monday as the National Stock Exchange's (NSE) Nifty 50 index breached the psychologically significant 20,000 mark before ending trading slightly lower.

Modi, MBS lay road map to boost investment, ties

India and Saudi Arabia on Monday outlined steps to expedite Riyadh's longgestating plan to invest $100 billion in the country, including a mega refinery, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman explored ways to bolster cooperation in areas ranging from energy to defence and reaffirmed their support to the new India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC).

What The G20 Summit Success Means For India And The World

As the Indian Presidency of G20 begins wrapping up, after a weekend which brought the world to Delhi for an extraordinarily successful leaders' summit, New Delhi can breathe a sigh of relief that all went well. And it can take justifiable pride in its achievements.

Rain, Traffic Curbs Help City Log Year's First Good Air Day

Delhi's air quality improved to its best levels in 11 months on Sunday, as a strong spell of overnight rain and sparse vehicular traffic due to G20-related restrictions combined to give the national capital unusually low pollution levels.

Kedarnath, Badrinath Valleys Receive Early September Snow

The Badrinath highway in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district was blocked yet again because of heavy rainfall, this time at Kemeda, even as the higher reaches of Kedarnath and Badrinath valleys saw unseasonal snowfall, blanketing the peaks around the two Hindu shrines on Sunday.

Global South Unwilling To Be Lectured On Ukraine: Lavrov

The West's efforts to "Ukrainise" the agenda of the G20 were prevented by consolidation of the grouping's members from the Global South, which is unwilling to be lectured to about the Ukraine crisis, Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov said on Sunday.

Germany sack coach Flick after Japan loss

Germany have sacked coach Hansi Flick just nine months from hosting Euro 2024 after Saturday's humiliating 4-1 defeat by Japan, the German FA (DFB) announced on Sunday.

Teenager Gauff flying the flag for American tennis

The 19-year-old emulates her idol Serena Williams, the last teen to win the women's title at the US Open

Johnson posts his season's best in 1,500m

Jinson Johnson braved heat and humidity on Sunday to win the 1,500m after clocking a season's best of 3 minutes, 39.32 seconds in Race B at the Indian Grand Prix 5 here.

Gill, Rohit shine on Day 1 of ODI

Sent into bat, openers add 121 before rain stops play with India on 147/2 in 24.1 overs; match to continue

‘Aviation sector’s growth fundamentals strong’

Asserting that the Indian aviation sector's growth fundamentals are strong, aircraft maker Boeing has said that significant skilling of people to meet demand, rationalisation of fuel taxes and continued infrastructure investments will keep the growth going.