No G20 consensus on key climate crisis goals

The G20 countries, which contribute 80% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, failed to reach an agreement on the most critical steps to tackle the climate crisis at ministerial talks that concluded on Friday.

'Quit India': Modi Hits Out At Oppn In Raj Rally

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday lashed out at the newly created Opposition grouping, the India National Development Inclusive Alliance (INDIA), and said Mahatma Gandhi’s “Quit India” movement against the British was once again needed to create a prosperous country and eradicate corruption, dynastic politics, and appeasement.

Indian batters made to sweat on turning track

Wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav picked up a four-wicket haul while Ravindra Jadeja grabbed three to play a starring role in India's five-wicket win over the West Indies in the first ODI in Bridgetown on Thursday.

Starc attack takes the buzz out of 'Bazball'

The left-arm pacer finds his rhythm as Australia bowl hosts out for 283 on Day 1 of the fifth Ashes Test

Long-term Chabahar deal likely by Sept

India and Iran are expected to sign a long-term deal for the development of Iran's Chabahar Port by September before the Global Maritime India Summit 2023 scheduled in New Delhi in October, two people familiar with the matter said.

N Korea, Russia hold key talks to boost defence ties

THE BIDEN ADMIN HAS ACCUSED NORTH KOREA OF PROVIDING ARMS TO RUSSIA TO AID ITS FIGHTING IN UKRAINE, ALTHOUGH THE NORTH HAS DENIED THE CLAIM.

July this year set to be the hottest month on record, finds analysis

Global mean temp temporarily exceeded the 1.5 degrees C threshold above pre-industrial level during the first and third week of July

11 garbage collectors win ₹10 crore lottery

Eleven women who collect and segregate non-biodegradable waste in a municipality in Kerala have together won the ₹10 crore jackpot at the state government's annual 'monsoon bumper lottery.

At G20 climate talks, divisions resurface

Commitments on reigning in greenhouses gas emissions by 2025 and setting a global warming target of under 1.5°C are two of the thorniest issues holding up chances of a consensus within Group of 20 (G20) members, people aware of discussions between the nations said on Thursday, hours before a muchawaited joint statement was expected at Chennai.

Modi opens int'l airport, other projects in Rajkot

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday took an apparent jibe at the opposition coalition, Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA), saying though individuals involved in \"corruption and dynastic politics\" have changed the name of their jamaat (community), their behaviour and goals remain the same.

PMO hits back after Gehlot says wasn't allowed to address event

Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday alleged the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) cancelled his \"pre-scheduled three minute\" speech at an event addressed by PM Narendra Modi in Sikar district-a charge rebutted by the PMO which said he was invited but his office said he would \"not be able to join\". As Gehlot insisted that he was supposed to speak but his address was not slotted for the event, Modi later said the chief minister could not join due to an injury with his feet.

Maha, T'gana battle floods as rains continue to wreak havoc

Heavy rains continued to wreak havoc in various parts of the country, with Mumbai reporting waterlogging in several areas, traffic jams on arterial roads and delay in suburban train services, while parts of Telangana received their highest single-day rain, bringing normal life to a standstill.

Al Qaeda looks to expand into J&K, B'desh: UN report

AL QAEDA HAS AN ESTIMATED 400 FIGHTERS WHILE ITS AFFILIATE AQIS HAS ABOUT 200 FIGHTERS, SAYS THE REPORT

HC extends stay on survey in Gyanvapi till August 3

The Allahabad high court on Thursday completed hearing the Gyanvapi Masjid committee's petition challenging a controversial survey of its premises, and reserved its judgment, extending an ongoing stay on the contentious exercise until the verdict is pronounced on August 3.

Modi, Xi spoke about 'need to stabilise ties' in Bali G20 chat

THE TWO LEADERS HAD A BRIEF ENCOUNTER AT A DINNER HOSTED BY THE INDONESIAN PRESIDENT IN 2022

'Zero-tolerance': Govt affidavit on assault clip

Amid criticism over a delay on the part of the Manipur government in bringing ethnic violence in the state under control after a viral video of women being stripped and paraded went viral, the Union government on Thursday submitted in the Supreme Court that it has \"zero-tolerance towards any crimes against women\" and sought a direction from the top court that the trial in the case be concluded within six months of filing of the charge sheet. The affidavit also said the case has been transferred to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), and that the trial must be time bound, and should take place outside Manipur.

LS clears Jan Vishwas bill for ease of business

The Lok Sabha on Thursday passed The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2023 that seeks to decriminalise minor offences in 42 central acts pertaining to environment, agriculture, media, industry and trade, and publication, among others.

26 Oppn bloc leaders to begin 2-day Manipur visit tomorrow

THIS WOULD BE THE FIRST DELEGATION OF THE INDIA ALLIANCE TO THE STATE THAT HAS BEEN GRIPPED BY ETHNIC CLASHES

Govt to revive plans for urban farming

THE INITIATIVE WAS APPROVED IN JUNE LAST YEAR WITH CM ARVIND KEJRIWAL SAYING THAT THIS WILL CREATE 25,000 GREEN JOBS

'Go by emissions, not age, to scrap vehicles'

The National Capital Region (NCR) requires a more scientific basis to phase out polluting vehicles instead of a blanket rule that forces residents to discard their \"end-of-life\" vehicles, experts have recommended, adding that the authorities should invest in on-road emission tests and strengthen pollution-under-control (PUC) tests to detect vehicles that actually harm the environment.

Raise experts issue with services dept, Gahlot asks DTC

THE CONSULTANTS IN QUESTION ARE AMONG THE 400 SPECIALISTS” ENGAGED BY THE DELHI GOVT

7 years after 'Gurujam' few lessons learnt, mess grows

It's been seven years since the infamous \"Gurujam\" of 2016, when commuters were stuck in a mammoth gridlock on the Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway for nearly two days after rainfall of 52mm in a single day flooded all arterial roads, inundated houses, and washed away the city's moniker of \"Millennium City\".

NDMC approves solar policy, hikes property transfer fee

The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) on Thursday notified the new solar policy for the Lutyens' Delhi area, which the civic body oversees, while also granting a 1% increase in the transfer duty on the sale and purchase of properties in the New Delhi area.

No blanket ban on acid sale, HC tells govt to enforce rules

The Delhi high court refused to completely ban the sale of acid in the city on Thursday, saying it would \"harm businesses and individuals who use it for lawful purposes\".

Jamia admitted students to 20 courses through CUET, says V-C

Jamia Millia Islamia has this year admitted students to 20 courses - 15 undergraduate programmes and five postgraduate programmes-on the basis of their Common University Entrance Test (CUET) score, up from the 15 programmes under the ambit of the centralised entrance exam, vice-chancellor Najma Akhtar said on Thursday.

Admission interviews for minority students at JMC, St Stephen's get HC's nod

The Delhi high court has allowed St Stephen's College and Jesus and Mary College (JMC) to interview Christian candidates seeking admission under the minority quota, but stressed that the institutions must give significant weightage to the students' Common University Entrance Test (CUET) scores.

Kanjhawala case: 4 of 7 accused face murder charges

THE SEVEN MEN WILL NOW GO ON TRIAL, EIGHT MONTHS AFTER THE GRISLY INCIDENT STUNNED THE NATIONAL CAPITAL ON NEW YEAR’S DAY

Traffic cops issue advisory for Muharram procession

The Delhi Traffic Police on Thursday said that it will regulate traffic at 32 stretches in central and New Delhi areas, and divert vehicles from 16 other points in these regions as well as in south Delhi between Friday night and Saturday morning to facilitate the movement of Tazia processions marking Muharram on Saturday.

Politics derails sport: China issues stapled visas for India's wushu athletes from Arunachal

India on Thursday lodged a strong protest with China over three Arunachal Pradesh players in the national wushu team being given stapled visas instead of regular ones, with New Delhi saying the practice is unacceptable and could draw a suitable response from the Indian side.

Govt wants viral video case tried outside Manipur: Shah

The Union home ministry has told the Supreme Court that seven cases connected to the ethnic violence in Manipur — including the May 4 assault of two women by a mob, a viral video of which sparked an outcry — have been handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and requested the top court to shift these trials outside the strife-torn state, home minister Amit Shah said on Thursday.