No longer fazed by rivals, Sable set to challenge best at Worlds

Steeplechaser enters the World Athletics Championships in Budapest high on form and confidence

India, UK narrow gap on contentious issues in trade talks

India and the UK have narrowed the gap on contentious issues such as mobility and liquor in their free trade negotiations though more work needs to be done to resolve differences on rules of origin and investments, people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. The 12th round of negotiations began on August 8 and are scheduled to conclude on August 25.

Sebi tightens scrutiny on IPO promoter classification

Issue was thrust into limelight after Paytm founder's purchase of additional 10.3% stake in the fintech firm

North Korea claims 'racism' drove US soldier to defection

Travis King defected to North Korea to escape \"mistreatment and racial discrimination in the US Army\", state media said on Wednesday, Pyongyang's first official confirmation they were holding the American soldier.

New draft codes need wider consultations

Overhauling British-era laws needs transparency. But the new bills give the impression that instead of genuine reform, it was an exercise of leaving one's stamp just for the sake of doing so

CBI forms 53-member team to probe sexual assault cases

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has constituted a 53-member team - led by three deputy inspector general rank officers, two of whom are women to probe the crimes against women in Manipur, officials quoted an internal order issued by the federal agency as saying on Wednesday.

SC unveils handbook to curb stereotypes based on gender

The Supreme Court has compiled a glossary of words that judges should avoid while writing orders, and lawyers should steer clear of while filing cases, in a bid to weed out gender stereotypes that are not only demeaning and retrograde but can also cloud judgements.

Strengthening compliance on red notices a key focus area: Interpol secretary general

Interpol is strengthening its compliance and review mechanism of red notices against fugitives, Jurgen Stock, secretary general of the international police agency, said in an exclusive interview, as he asserted that the system is \"productive\" and controversial cases such as that of diamantaire Mehul Choksi or Islamic televangelist Zakir Naik form a minuscule minority.

Govt may extend free food scheme, expand fuel subsidy

The government may continue providing free food grains to over 813 million underprivileged Indians even after the December 31, 2023 deadline for the popular scheme, and could extend the annual fuel subsidy up to ₹2,400 per beneficiary to about 96 million households beyond the current financial year because of both economic and political reasons ahead of the 2024 general elections, two people aware of the development said on Monday.

Prez not restricted from reorganising a state: SC

The Constitution does not restrict the President from reorganising a state, the Supreme Court observed on Wednesday, responding to an argument to the effect, while hearing the matter of the abrogation of Article 370 and the restructuring of Jammu & Kashmir into two Union territories.

6 more held over Jadavpur death

Police in Kolkata have arrested six more people in connection with the death of a first-year student of Jadavpur University (JU) last week that has sparked allegations of brutal ragging on campus, taking the total number of arrests in the case to nine, officials said on Wednesday.

Didn't discuss politics with Ajit: Pawar

Days after his \"secret\" meeting with nephew Ajit Pawar created a buzz, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) patriarch Sharad Pawar took a strong line against him as well as Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday.

NDMC to hire pvt firms for upkeep of new fountains

The New Delhi Municipal Council plans to rope in private players to maintain the new series of fountains installed at key avenue roads in Lutyens' Delhi, as well as supply water to them, in the run-up to the G20 Summit scheduled in September, according to officials aware of the development.

Marigold, ixora flowers to beautify stretches for G20

Two flowering species - the bright yellow marigold and the crescent-red ixora - will be used to beautify several key stretches from the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport to Rajghat as part of preparation for the G20 Summit, officials in the forest and wildlife department said.

Bajrangi brandished sword during yatra, attacked cops

Cow vigilante Raj Kumar, better known as Bittu Bajrangi, who was arrested on Tuesday from his home in Haryana’s Faridabad, was sent on one-day police remand on Wednesday by a local court, said police officers familiar with the matter.

Colleges abuzz with freshers as DU begins academic year

Delhi University bustles with activity on Wednesday as first-year students began the new academic session even as they were welcomed by colleges with ceremonies and orientation sessions. Many students also met their seniors who were seen giving the newcomers guided tours of the campus.

Peeling walls, broken bricks: Lodhi structure awaits repair

A portion of a complex abutting Bada Gumbad mosque within the Lodhi Gardens has sustained damage during the rains this year, prompting conservationists to urge authorities to undertake urgent repairs and pointing out that several parts of the 15th century monument have eroded over time.

Deadlock over... govt has challenged law but will respect it, says minister

Services minister Atishi on Wednesday said the deadlock over transfers and postings of officers will end now after the enactment of the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) Act, which handed over the control of the Capital’s administration to the Union government despite ruling Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) opposition.

House vs LG battle plays out on first day of session

A two-day special session of the Delhi assembly began on Wednesday amid conflict between the state and the Centre, with deputy Speaker Rakhi Birla telling the House that though lieutenant governor (LG) VK Saxena has raised objections on the session being convened, his reservations are without merit and based on a wrong interpretation of the laws.

Inside the survey to enumerate India's oldest fault line

The muddy expanse of the Ganga stretched out in front of her, Afreen Jahan waited on the sandy shores on the outskirts of Patna one Monday morning in early May, her face and hands draped in a dupatta.

SC halts demolition drive near Krishna Janmasthan temple

The Supreme Court on Wednesday halted a demolition drive undertaken by Indian Railways near Mathura’s Krishna Janmabhoomi for a period of 10 days after the aggrieved residents complained that a civil suit filed by them is pending consideration before a Mathura court and could not be heard due to a strike called by lawyers.

Modi, BJP brass review prep for state elections

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday chaired two separate meetings to discuss the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) election preparations, areas of concern, and probable candidates for the upcoming state elections in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.

RPF sacks cop over hate crime on train

Railway Protection Force constable Chetan Singh, 33, accused of killing four people on board the 12956 Jaipur-Mumbai Central Superfast Express on July 31, has been fired by the Indian Railways. A five-member high powered committee constituted by the Railway Board to investigate the events of July 31st , recommended the dismissal, confirmed one of the members who requested that he not be quoted.

Cabinet nod for mobility, skilling, Digital India push

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday cleared schemes aimed at overhauling urban transport and mobility with a focus on smaller towns, expanding its flagship Digital India initiative, and imparting skill training to artisans and craftspeople in push to augment infrastructure and employment.

'Perform, Reform, Transform': PM Sets Pitch For 2024 Battle

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday laid out the contours of next year's general elections, giving an account of his politics of "perform, reform, and transform" which he said had replaced the politics of instability, and exuding confidence that he would deliver the Independence Day address at Red Fort in 2024 as well.

Are You Ready For An 'AI'Mazing Adventure?

The integration and customised of Al in the travel industry, facilitating data-driven travel plans dining recommendations, is making journeys hassle-free

Amyra Dastur Wants To See More Parsis On Screen

On Navroz today, the actor talks about celebrating as a family and the representation in films community's

Donald Trump Is Back In Reckoning

Trump has a big lead in the Republican race. The fresh indictment, too, is only likely to boost him. Biden's team believes his candidacy is good news, but other Democrats aren't as sure

How 1947 Changed Delhi: The Evolution Of City Post Partition

Historian Mridula Mukherjee was born in a Kamla Nagar apartment three years after Partition. Her parents, professors from Lahore, made Delhi their new home and started teaching.

Modi Lays Out Blueprint As A Developed Country By 2047 For India

India will be a developed country by 2047, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in his 10th Independence Day speech, juxtaposing that long-term goal with the more short-term objective of the country's economy becoming the world's third largest it is currently fifth-which he said would happen during his third term.