No reprieve for Soren against ED summons

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a petition filed by Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren against summons issued to him by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with an alleged illegal mining case, asking the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader to approach the jurisdictional high court first.

12,444 moved to shelter homes

Amid heavy rains in Gujarat over the last three days, at least 12,444 people living in low-lying areas in five districts were evacuated and shifted to shelter homes, while 617 stranded residents were rescued on Monday, officials said.

'Rain damage in state should be declared national disaster'

Faced with his first major test in rain-battered Himachal Pradesh since taking over as chief minister in December, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, 59, recently fronted the onerous relief and rescue operations.

UK govt looks to strengthen its partnership with Indian varsities

INDIA ACCOUNTS FOR THE SECOND LARGEST COHORT OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS IN THE UK AFTER CHINA

Set timeline to decide on petitions against Shinde camp: SC to speaker

The Supreme Court on Monday fast-tracked the adjudication of the disqualification petitions against Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde and the MLAs who backed him during the rebellion against Uddhav Thackeray in June last year, directing assembly speaker Rahul Narwekar to start hearing the petitions within a week and set down a time schedule for deciding them.

Hope Oppn gets its due space in House: Kharge

The Centre has failed to tame inflation and provide employment, Congress lawmaker and leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, said on Monday, drawing a contrast between previous Congress dispensations that provided space to the Opposition and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) regime that he alleged did not engage with political opponents

New Parliament should pave way for renewed democracy

NOSTALGIA FOR OLD BUILDING IS UNDERSTANDABLE, BUT MPs DESERVE COMFORTABLE SEATS AND ACCESS TO MODERN TECHNOLOGY

A building that bore witness to the odyssey of democratic India

In India’s journey as a nation, the circular building gradually came to embody democratic traditions one that few had given a chance at the moment of the country’s birth

Satellite images show farm fires in Punjab, Haryana

EVERY YEAR, FARM FIRES LEADS TO A THICK JACKET OF SMOG ENVELOPING THE CITIES IN THE NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION,CAUSING A HEALTH CRISIS

Civic health facilities to get ₹117-crore upgrade

Mayor Shelly Oberoi on Monday announced that the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) will soon begin upgrading the civic body’s healthcare units, and under the proposal, 1,720 projects worth ₹117 crore have been sanctioned.

Hotels, shops above RRTS stns planned

The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC), which is constructing the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS), is looking for partners to construct multilevel commercial areas such as hotels and offices above its Sarai Kale Khan and Anand Vihar stations - a first for any metro system in India - officials aware of the matter said on Monday.

Garden where Aurangzeb was crowned

Tucked away in northwest Delhi’s Shalimar Bagh is a Mughal royal retreat by the same name that dates back to the 17th century. One of the many royal gardens built during this period, this particular complex includes an imposing palace known as Sheesh Mahal that served as the site where emperor Aurangzeb’s coronation ceremony took place in 1658.

Monu Manesar, Bishnoi had video chat

Cow vigilante and Bajrang Dal functionary Mohit Yadav, better known as Monu Manesar, who is in judicial custody in connection with the abduction and murder of two Muslim men in Bhiwani, wanted to join gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's outfit, Rajasthan police said on Monday after confirming the existence of a video chat between the two in 2022.

Gender issues a focal point for this year's DUSU polls

With an eye on women voters, several student outfits are focussing on gender issues in the Delhi University Student Union (DUSU) elections this year.

Woman falls off e-rickshaw while fighting snatchers in Sultanpuri

A 26-year-old woman suffered injuries to her head and left hand after she was pulled out of a moving e-rickshaw by two motorcycle-borne snatchers at Sultanpuri in outer Delhi, police officers aware of the case said on Monday.

Need better discipline among TV news channels: Supreme Court

There has to be better discipline among TV news channels under a stricter self-regulatory mechanism, even as their right to freedom of speech and expression is protected, the Supreme Court said on Monday.

After its successful sun, moon expeditions, Isro starts work on dedicated polarimetry mission

After the success of India’s Moon and Sun missions, the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) is now preparing for the country’s first (and world’s second) dedicated polarimetry mission to study various dynamics of bright astronomical X-ray sources in extreme conditions, providing vital information on the nature and behaviour of celestial objects. This mission is expected to be launched by the end of the year, scientists said.

No tie-up with BJP now, says AIADMK

Is the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) still part of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA)? A senior AIADMK functionary, D Jayakumar on Monday said his party is “not in alliance” with the BJP, following the latest spat between members of the former and the latter’s state president K Annamalai.

Women's quota bill cleared by Cabinet

The Union Cabinet on Monday evening approved a Constitution amendment bill to provide reservation for women in the national and state legislatures, officials familiar with the matter said, paving the way for the introduction of the landmark legislation in the ongoing special session of Parliament.

House bids adieu to grand rotunda

Modi leads tributes as mother of democracy spends last day in old home, sets sights on a historic beginning in new Parliament building

Go For Modaks A La Mode

From fusion versions combining traditional ingredients and contemporary flavours to artisanal affairs, feast on modern modaks this Ganesh Chaturthi

She said yes! Prajakta Koli gets engaged to long-time beau

Youtuber and actor Prajakta Koli, 30, has announced her engagement to long-time beau, Vrishank Khanal, 30.

I HAVE LEARNED HOW TO SAY NO: JONITA

As she completes 10 years in showbiz, singer Jonita Gandhi reflects on the lessons she's learned along the way

Don't just sip it: Cool and clever ways to enjoy your nariyal pani

A NATURAL ISOTONIC DRINK, COCONUT WATER IS FULL OF POTASSIUM, MAGNESIUM, AND CALCIUM, WHICH HELP REPLENISH ELECTROLYTES. ITS LOW GI INDEX MAKES IT IDEAL FOR THOSE WITH DIABETES

Rahul: Our baby is due to arrive around Ganesh Chaturthi

Rahul Vaidya celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi at his home every year. But it's extra special for the singer and his wife, actor Disha Parmar, this time around, as the couple is expecting their first child.

'Not China, focus on B'desh and Myanmar'

Igor Stimac, head coach of the Indian men's football team headed for the Hangzhou Asian Games, shot back smiling with a question of his own to a question during his pre-departure press conference regarding the morale in the camp.

Bopanna signs off with win as India ease past Morocco

India gave Rohan Bopanna a winning Davis Cup farewell on Sunday as the hosts beat Morocco 4-1 in their World Group II tie at the packed Vijayant Khand Stadium here.

Olympic gold has led others to believe they can also win: Neeraj

Neeraj Chopra, India's first and freshly crowned world javelin champion, could not achieve his twin ambitions of a 90m throw and retaining the Diamond League Final trophy as he finished second in Eugene, Oregon on Saturday night.

India's Cup of many positives

Skipper Rohit not counting out Ashwin, says Axar may miss the first two ODIs of the Australia series

Weak performance in Q2 sparks growth concerns for pharma cos

Despite a robust performance by homegrown pharma companies in the June quarter, driven by improved growth in the US markets, analysts and investors are closely monitoring the sector's growth prospects. Since 1 April, the Nifty Pharma index has risen nearly 30%.