Little breakthrough likely on climate action, hints G20 draft

A leaked draft of the paragraphs on climate change from one of G20 Communique drafts circulating has raised concerns on whether the G20 will provide clear goals on a peaking year for emissions globally; trebling of renewable energy capacity; and phasing down fossil fuels which are critical for meeting Paris Agreement goals.

Voting for key bypolls across six states ends

Voting for key bypolls to seven assembly constituencies across six states concluded amid tight security arrangements on Tuesday. This is the first face-off between the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the Opposition's newly formed Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) ahead of assembly elections to five states later this year and the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

Name row: Cong alleges petty politics; BJP hails 'Amrit Kaal'

A nationwide debate was sparked on Tuesday after a G20 dinner invitation from President Droupadi Murmu described her position as \"President of Bharat\" instead of the customary \"President of India\", with the opposition alleging that the Centre is planning to drop India as the country's name while the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) asserting there is nothing wrong in using Bharat as it is part of the Constitution.

India-Asean summit to focus on maritime security

The leaders of India and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) will review their relations in areas ranging from maritime security to the digital economy and provide directions for future cooperation at a summit in Indonesia on September 7.

Sonia to write to Modi on Parl session agenda

Congress parliamentary party chief Sonia Gandhi will write to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asking him to spell out the government’s agenda in the upcoming special session of Parliament, and informing him about the Opposition’s demand to discuss a raft of issues, leaders aware of the matter said after a meeting of the INDIA group on Tuesday evening.

NC MP files 'allegiance' affidavit after SC nudge

National Conference (NC) parliamentarian Akbar Lone on Tuesday filed a two-paragraph affidavit in the Supreme Court, choosing to refrain from stating that Jammu & Kashmir is an integral part of India even as he reiterated his oath as a member of Parliament to preserve and uphold the provisions of the Constitution of India and to protect the territorial integrity of the nation.

Art 370 hearing concludes, apex court reserves verdict

Following a marathon hearing spanning over 16 days, the Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved its verdict in a clutch of petitions that have challenged the August 2019 abrogation of Article 370, which granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir, and the subsequent restructuring of the state into two Union territories.

Man's finger bitten off over parking fight

POLICE ARE YET TO ARREST THE SUSPECT, ISHWAR SINGH, 65, HIS SON PAWAN KUMAR, 42, AND 21-YEAR-OLD GRANDSON NAVEEN

Dwarka e-way cloverleaf to join NH-48 by end of month

The work to connect the cloverleaf junction on Dwarka Expressway with Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway (NH-48), and the Southern Peripheral Road (SPR) near Kherki Daula will be completed by the end of the month, and this will ensure seamless connectivity to commuters across all three roads, confirmed the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and highway contractor L&T.

At Summit, secret codes to be used for dignitaries

Visiting dignitaries for the G20 Summit will be referred to by secret codes in accordance with a common practice used in all international summits, Intelligence Bureau (IB) officials aware of matter said on Tuesday, adding that heads of States will be called \"principals\", while their ministers will be known as \"essentials\".

Activists say dogs illegally lifted from across Capital

Animal welfare organisation, People for Animals (PFA), on Tuesday said the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has \"illegally and cruelly\" removed 1,000 community dogs from the city's streets over the past three days, ahead of the G20 Summit.

LG, Kejriwal flag off 400 e-buses in big green push

Lieutenant governor (LG) VK Saxena and chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday flagged off a new batch of 400 electric buses from the Rohini bus depot. With the addition of the new buses, Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) now has 800 e-buses — officials said this is the largest fleet of electric buses in the country, surpassing Pune that has 458 such buses.

Unannounced traffic drill leads to chaos

On Tuesday morning, the Delhi Police decided it was time for a “contingency” drill — “to test even those situations in which we would have to make arrangements (for the movement of G20 leaders and delegates) with usual traffic in place”, said Aalap Patel, deputy commissioner of police (traffic).

India go with Rahul, load squad with all-rounders

KL Rahul, who hasn’t played competitive cricket since May, was on Tuesday picked in India’s 15-man squad led by Rohit Sharma for the 2023 ODI World Cup — a decision that was along expected lines even as it highlighted a brittleness in the squad for a tournament India last won as host 12 years ago.

Don't play role of G20 spoiler, US urges China

PRESIDENT BIDEN IS SCHEDULED TO LAND IN DELHI ON SEPTEMBER 8 AND HAVE A BILATERAL MEETING WITH PRIME MINISTER NARENDRA MODI

G20 invite by President sparks Bharat India row

An invitation for a G20 dinner sent out by President Droupadi Murmu in her capacity as “President of Bharat” instead of “President of India” triggered a controversy on Tuesday and set off furious speculation that such a move could be part of the legislative agenda in the upcoming special session of Parliament.

Will Rashmi Shukla Be The Next Maha Police Chief?

MUMBAI: Indian Police Service officer Rashmi Shukla may be in line to be the next state police chief, with incumbent director general Rajnish Seth — due to retire on December 31 — set to become chairperson of the Maharashtra Public Service Commission, people aware of thematter indicated.

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India Must Win, BJP Wants To Ruin States' Autonomy: Stalin

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In 7 years, IBC helped creditors recover over ₹3.42 lakh crore from 2,795 cases

India's insolvency and bankruptcy code (IBC) has helped creditors recover over ₹3.42 lakh crore from 2,795 cases in nearly seven years till March 31, significantly higher than the amount lenders would have received if these stressed assets had been liquidated, two officials said, adding that many cases are being disposed off preadmission, with lenders wishing to avoid delays and borrowers, loss of control.

Gadkari looks to revive BOT model for highway projects

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) may bid out a tenth of its road awards next fiscal year through the BOT (build, operate and transfer) route, road ministry officials said on Monday, even as Union road minister Nitin Gadkari highlighted the model for its efficiency.

JSW-MG Motor deal likely in 2 months

The conglomerate aims for EV debut by next year

Myanmar junta faces heat at Asean meeting

Malaysia called on its Southeast Asian partners on Monday to impose \"strong\" measures against Myanmar's ruling generals, saying \"obstacles\" they created had blocked a peace plan for the strife-torn country.

Russian president refuses to restore Black Sea grain deal

A parallel agreement promising to remove obstacles to Russian exports of food and fertiliser hadn’t been honoured, Putin said

Row after former IPL chief Lalit Modi seen at Salve's UK wedding

NEW DELHI: The guest list at the London wedding of former solicitor general (SG) Harish Salve sparked a controversy in India after videos of the event showed former Indian Premier League (IPL) commissioner Lalit Modi and meat exporter Moin Qureshi, both being investigated by Indian agencies, among those present.

Gyanvapi mosque panel moves court against ASI’s extension

VARANASI: The Muslim side on Monday filed an objection to the Archaeological Survey of India's application in the Varanasi district court seeking more time to complete the ongoing scientific survey of Gyanvapi mosque complex and submit its report.

Art 370 petitioner must show allegiance to Constitution: SC

A person seeking to assert constitutional rights must be unequivocal about his allegiance to the Constitution and sovereignty of people of India, the Supreme Court emphasised on Monday, demanding a categorical affidavit from National Conference parliamentarian Akbar Lone pledging allegiance to the country's sovereignty after the court received complaints that Lone in 2018 raised \"Pakistan zindabad\" slogans in the Jammu & Kashmir assembly.

Chhattisgarh police to probe 'excise evasion' under 2012 BJP regime

The Chhattisgarh Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has initiated an investigation into alleged evasion of excise duty during 2012-2017 when the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was in power in the state, a move widely seen as an attempt to counter the now-stayed Enforcement Directorate (ED) probe into a similar fraud under the Congress government.

12 distts drought-prone, govt to provide supplies

BHOPAL: The Madhya Pradesh government will ration water supply as 12 districts face near droughts after the state received 46% less rainfall than average this August, officials said on Monday, even as chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan offered prayers at Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain for rains.

Oppn meetings to chalk out plan for House session today

NEW DELHI: In two strategy meetings of the Opposition on Tuesday, political parties will plan their agenda for the special session of Parliament on September 18-22 and prepare for any surprise move by the government, which has not yet revealed its plan, according to people aware of the matter.