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SC seeks Centre's response on pleas against Bihar caste survey in a week

The Supreme Court on Monday gave the Centre a week's time to file its response to a host of petitions challenging Bihar's caste survey after solicitor general Tushar Mehta told the court that the state's survey has some \"ramifications\" that necessitate a detailed affidavit.

Poverty reduced, income rose after '14: PM at MP rozgar mela

The average income of Indians increased from ₹4 lakh to ₹13 lakh after 2014, and people are now moving from the lower income group to the upper-income group, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday.

BRS releases its first candidate list, KCR to contest from 2 seats

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) president and Telangana chief minister K Chandrashekar Rao on Monday announced the candidates for all but four seats for the upcoming assembly elections scheduled later this year, attempting to gather early momentum for the crucial polls.

Prestige of legislative bodies is increasingly eroding: Om Birla

Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla on Monday said that disruptions will end when the voters start questioning the conduct of elected representatives in legislative bodies, days after the tumultuous Monsoon session of Parliament ended.

SC: Loss of key docs must be looked into

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to address the plight of the victims of the ethnic clashes in Manipur who have lost identity proofs and are in dire need of adequate compensation to rebuild their lives, as it mulled over issuing necessary directions on the reports received from a high-powered committee comprising three retired women high court judges.

Manipur tribal body reimposes blockade on NHS after flare-up

A prominent Kuki community group on Monday clamped a blockade of two arterial national highways in Manipur that is likely to severely crimp the supply of goods and essentials to the state capital Imphal, marking a setback in the faltering government efforts to restore normalcy in the state.

Speculation grows over PM-Xi meeting at Brics

Speculation is growing about a possible meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping on the margins of the Brics Summit in South Africa following a string of engagements between the two countries that have been locked in a military standoff in Ladakh sector for more than three years.

Abortion case: SC pulls up Guj HC for its 'counterblast'

An order passed by the Supreme Court cannot be retorted to by any other court in India, the top court said on Monday, taking a grim view of an order passed by the Gujarat high court attempting to justify its rejection of a rape survivor's plea seeking abortion of her foetus of over 27 weeks. The order by the Gujarat high court, was passed hours after the top court held a special sitting on Saturday a holiday, to hear the appeal filed by the rape survivor against the rejection of her request. Even as it called for a fresh medical report to assess the feasibility of a safe abortion, the Saturday order by the Supreme Court recorded its displeasure at the manner in which the high court dealt with the matter.

Nuh panchayat hands over 16 people to cops

The Singar village panchayat in Nuh has handed over 16 suspects to Nuh police for their alleged involvement in the communal violence that broke out on July 31. They said that five of the suspects were handed over to police on Sunday and two on Monday after they held a meeting in the village earlier this month.

SC relief to St Stephen's in admission of minorities

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to interfere with a Delhi high court interim order, allowing St Stephen's College to conduct interviews of Christian candidates seeking admission under the minority quota, and said that any order passed at this stage will be \"too late\" and will result in \"uncertainty\" among students.

Temporary MCD employees will be regularised: Kejriwal

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said all temporary employees of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) will be regularised.

Govt to hire 40 trainers for its urban farming scheme

The Delhi government's forest and wildlife department will hire 40 people to conduct workshops on urban farming at the ward level, the process for which has begun, officials said on Monday.

Union govt sells subsidised onions at ₹25 per kg in city

The Union government on Monday started selling onions to consumers at a subsidized rate of ₹25 a kg, starting with Delhi, to stave off an inflationary spell amid rising prices of the vegetable.

Temple razed during east Delhi anti-encroachment drive

The Public Works Department (PWD) on Monday undertook an encroachment removal demolition drive in East Delhi's Geeta Colony, under which a portion of a local temple and nearby shanties were razed down amid heavy police deployment, officials said.

MCD set to conduct census of street hawkers operating in city

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is set to conduct a fresh census of street hawkers, vendors, and markets in the Capital, officials said on Monday, adding that the project is likely to take around six months to complete.

Burari rape horror puts spotlight on 'church'

Allegations that a senior Delhi government officer raped a minor girl several times over three months has brought a cloistered neighbourhood church in north Delhi’s Burari into the spotlight, after it emerged that the survivor’s and suspects’ families shared ties that originated in a small prayer house decades ago.

Vikram sends images of the far side of Moon ahead of landing

The lander module of Chandrayaan-3 established two-way communication with the orbiter of its predecessor, Chandrayaan-2, on Monday, confirming the \"good health\" of the spacecraft, the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) said as the agency prepares for landing on August 23.

Every relationship that doesn't lead to marriage isn't rape: SC

Attempts to paint every instance of a failed relationship as a rape case can adversely impact the legal prospect of genuine cases of sexual assaults, the Supreme Court said on Monday, adding that couples choosing to have a consensual and continued physical relationship should also be ready to face the eventuality of not getting married to each other.

Delhi official held for raping girl in his care

An officer in Delhi’s women and child development (WCD) department accused of raping a minor girl for months was arrested along with his wife on Monday, even as the state government suspended him from his position amid mounting outrage over a case that has stunned the national capital and set off a swirling political controversy.

Hills on alert as monsoon trough shifts north again

Much of India will witness another break in the monsoon from the middle of this week, but the hill states of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, battered by rains in August (and before that in July), could be set for another wet spell.

Canada Wildfires Force Tens Of Thousands Of Residents To Flee

Kelowna, a city of 150,000, in British Columbia is choked with thick smoke after being hit by one of the many wildfires in Canada this summer

IT'S OFFICIAL!

Actor Banita Sandhu (26) and singer AP Dhillon (30) took the internet by storm with their steamy pictures that the actor posted on Saturday evening and captioned the post \"with me\" along with a heart emoji.

Thailand trip was a well earned vacation: Akriti Kakar

Akriti Kakar rang in her 37th birthday in Thailand, which was a \"long due\" vacation. The singer loved exploring the country's music scene, food and shopping experiences.

Take notes for oats: 4 brekkie recipes to keep you full

Overnight oats is an amazing breakfast option for more than one reason.

A power-packed evening

On Friday evening, political heavyweights and art enthusiasts came together for artist Niyamat Mehta's solo exhibition titled Meraki, at Bikaner House.

'EVERYONE ON SET WAS AWARE THAT WE ARE WEARING TARUN TAHILIANI'

Made in Heaven 2 actor Siddhant Karnick on the controversy around misattribution of credit to the designer on the show

Cinematic collision: Impact of big-budget movies on smaller gems

The last two weeks have seen a stellar comeback for Indian cinema, with films such as Gadar 2, OMG2 and Jailer raking in the moolah. However, for films such as Ghoomer that are made on a smaller budget, the challenge of competing against big-budget blockbusters looms large. Earlier this year, Zwigato and Bheed also suffered a similar fate when they faced a box-office clash with Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway.

Can Sindhu, the big-tournament player, turn up at World C'ships?

It is that time of the year again when PV Sindhu unleashes her most destructive avatar. The 28-year-old has a special relationship with the BWF World Championships, an event, which along with the Olympic Games, has earned her the title of a 'big tournament player'.

Pragg's defensive resolve stands the Caruana test S

The 18-year-old from Chennai was under pressure in Game 2, but he stays calm and takes the semi-final into the tiebreaker

Spain emerge champions after a slick and synchronised show

Skipper Carmona’s 29th-minute goal against England gives them their first-ever Women’s WC title