New Delhi, Beijing differ on details of Modi-Xi meeting

India and China on Friday offered different characterisations of a conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping on the margins of the Brics Summit, even as Beijing sought to downplay the border standoff as a \"historical issue\" that doesn't represent the entirety of bilateral ties.

Work halted as 'specialists' sacked, claims Bharadwaj

The Delhi government on Friday said that several significant projects, including initiatives aimed at generating 200,000 employment opportunities in the Capital, have come to a halt due to the recent termination of services of around 400 \"specialists\" by the lieutenant governor (LG).

5 teams on lines of RAF to deal with flare-ups in Ggm: New CP

Gurugram's new commissioner of police Vikas Arora, who took charge on Friday, announced that five special teams will be constituted on the lines of the Rapid Action Force (RAF) to tackle emergent situations similar to the recent communal violence in the city that was triggered by a flare-up in neighbouring Nuh district.

Rolls Royce crash: Kuber group head in car, SIT formed

Police in Haryana have formed a special investigation team (SIT) to investigate a high-speed accident on the Delhi-Mumbai expressway on August 22 after new evidence suggested a luxury car, with a prominent industrialist among its passengers, rear-ended a fuel tanker, killing two people and leaving four others injured.

Govt vs chief secy: Atishi says LG's control over services not absolute

Delhi minister Atishi on Friday wrote to lieutenant governor (LG) VK Saxena and said that the elected government also enjoys some powers related to services under the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Act, 2023 which was recently codified into law.

Tunnel to stay shut for buses, goods vehicles

The two entries and exits of the Pragati Maidan tunnel - connecting the new Bharat Mandapam - will be used by the ancillary staff of the delegates attending the upcoming G20 Summit from September 9-10, according to the Delhi Traffic Police.

700 CRPF personnel to guard 43 state heads during summit

Seven hundred Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel who have previously served in the Special Protection Group (SPG) and the National Security Guards (NSG) have been drafted to take charge of the security of 43 heads of State expected in Delhi for the G20 Leaders' Summit on September 9 and 10, with personnel from another paramilitary force, Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) looking after the security of the spouses and families of the leaders, people familiar with the matter in the CRPF said on Friday.

Restricted zones, alternative routes in G20 commute plan

Travel and access to the national capital during the G20 Summit days will be severely restricted, particularly in the New Delhi district — also known as the Lutyens’ Zone — where only residents and those in essential services jobs will be allowed to enter after proving their identity, according to a traffic plan shared by the Delhi Police on Friday.

India, Greece now strategic partners in bilateral boost

India and Greece on Friday upgraded their relations to a strategic partnership and pledged to double two-way trade by 2030 during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the European country, the first by an Indian premier in four decades.

SC moves 27 Manipur cases to Assam courts

THE TOP COURT ASKED THE CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE GAWAHATI HIGH COURT TO NOMINATE TRIAL JUDGES TO TAKE UP THE CBI CASE

Sold Out! Bollywood Races To Register Chandrayaan Titles

The nation's jubilation over the triumphant touchdown of Chandrayaan-3 on the lunar surface has sparked a frenzy in the Hindi film industry.

Can BJP's 3-Pronged Attack Win In 2024?

From the Red Fort, PM Modi hinted dynastic politics, corruption and appeasement will be his three weapons for 2024. But after nine years in power, will they work as well as they did in 2014?

DON'T LET MONSOON OR HUMIDITY RAIN ON YOUR HAIR GAME

From a fishtail braid to a messy topknot wrapped in a scarf, these hairdos will ensure your tresses stay in place

Three Cs for ease: Treat yourself to beat jet lag

Carbs, chocolates and chilli-recent research recommends eating food high on these to combat sleeplessness and fatigue after a long-haul flight

Protecting memory

Memories are intrinsic to our existence as individuals and within the social framework. For the most part, we tend to value the need for memories.

Hotel art fair in Delhi! City opens its doors to creativity via this event

Attention, art enthusiasts! A unique, immersive experience awaits as creativity marries luxury at the three-day event titled Artix, in the Capital. As part of this first-ever hotel art exhibition in the country, the rooms and floors of a hotel will be transformed into private preview spaces.

'If a story is told well, viewers will sit through it'

While OTT has afforded the comfort of home viewing, it has also led to a rise in the play-pause culture, where anyone can stop viewing anything whenever they want.

Looking to iron out the creases before Asia Cup

With 42 days to go for the start of the ODI World Cup at home, India began preparations with a six-day camp near Bengaluru from Thursday. After an extended period of experimenting with combination and gameplan, the thinktank has firmed up the core group who will train under head coach Rahul Dravid at Karnataka State Cricket Association's (KSCA) facility in Alur.

End of a fairytale run: Pragg falls to Carlsen's genius in tiebreaker

The world No. 1 outhustled the young Indian in the first Rapid game and sealed the deal with a draw in the second

Subway set to sell itself for $9.55 bn to Roark Capital

Subway would sell itself to private equity Roark Capital for $9.55 billion after agreeing to attach conditions to some of the windfall the two families that own it will get, people familiar with the matter said, ending a long-drawn auction that saw several competing bids.

EU in favour of investment court system

EU officials plan to discuss the proposal today with Nirmala Sitharaman

Prigozhin death: Putin reasserts his authority

The plane crash that killed Wagner founder Yevgeny Prigozhin restored President Vladimir Putin's reputation as Russia's unchallengeable leader for many of the country's elite, even as the cause of the disaster may never be fully established.

Vivek Ramaswamy holds centre stage at GOP debate

Ramaswamy, whose ratings have surged in recent weeks, was on the stage with 7 other party veterans

Political slugfest over credit for Chandrayaan-3 success

Hours after Chandrayaan-3 achieved a perfect touchdown on the lunar south pole, a war of wards broke out between the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress over taking political credit for the moon mission.

Oppn MPs seek reason to bring 3 new bills to replace criminal laws

The Union home ministry has received responses of around 3,200 people on the three bills to replace the Indian Penal Code (IPC), the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) and the Evidence Act, home secretary Ajay Bhalla informed a House panel on Thursday. Some Opposition MPs, however, questioned Bhalla on why new bills have been brought instead of amending the current bills.

CBI, Mumbai court's change in stance led to early release of convicts, SC told

A second opinion by the Central Bureau of Investigation and the Mumbai trial court, suggesting a complete turnaround, led to the premature release of one of the convicts in the Bilkis Bano gang rape case, the Supreme Court was informed on Thursday.

Unplanned infra work to climate crisis: Why the hills are reeling

The images are frightening - part of a hillside in Kullu coming down, along with several buildings, all fortunately evacuated in anticipation of just such an eventuality.

8 buildings collapse in Himachal

At least eight vacant buildings crumbled under a landslide that took down a hillside in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu district on Thursday, offering yet more evidence that the devastating effects of the climate crisis, torrential spells of rain and the geologically active Himalayan region were combining to wreak havoc in the region.

No position on Ukraine, bloc calls for mediation

The Brics grouping on Thursday steered clear of taking a position on the Ukraine crisis, with member states only saying that they welcome mediation aimed at resolving the conflict through dialogue and diplomacy.

Brics invites 6 nations to be full members in bid to bolster clout

The Brics grouping on Thursday invited Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to become full members after leaders of the 17-year-old bloc agreed on principles and criteria for its expansion.