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Consider Indian languages as teaching medium: CBSE

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Friday asked its affiliated schools to consider providing the option of Indian languages mentioned in Schedule 8 of the Constitution as a medium of instruction, in addition to the existing options, from pre-primary classes to Class 12.

Fresh consultation on UCC due to its importance: Meghwal to House

The Law Commission's view in 2018 that a uniform civil code (UCC) is \"neither necessary nor desirable at this stage\" was a part of a consultation paper and not a report, and the panel is now seeking fresh ideas and opinions from public and religious groups on the matter, the Union government said on Friday.

Balasore accident due to lapses in alteration of signalling-circuit: Min

Lapses while carrying out \"signalling-circuit alteration\", which was done during repair work close to Odisha's Balasore station in the past, led to the train tragedy that killed 295 people last month, Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Friday.

SC notice on Rahul's appeal against no stay on conviction

The Supreme Court on Friday issued a notice on an appeal filed by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi against a Gujarat high court order that refused to put on hold his conviction and a two-year jail term in a criminal defamation case, fixing August 4 to hear his plea for staying the guilty verdict. Gandhi was disqualified as a MP following the conviction.

SC SEEKS ED REPLY ON SENTHIL'S PLEA CHALLENGING HC ORDER ON ARREST

The Supreme Court on Friday sought the response of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on a petition filed by Tamil Nadu minister V Senthil Balaji and his wife Megala challenging an order passed by the Madras high court that allowed the federal agency to take Balaji into custody in connection with a cash-for-job scam.

Will lay down norms for hearing of suits, says SC

SRI KRISHNA JANMABHOOMI-SHAHI EIDGAH DISPUTE

Manipur on edge after video of man's chopped head surfaces

A video showing a head on a spike emerged from Manipur on Friday, offering new evidence of the barbaric nature of the ethnic clashes in Manipur after footage appeared of women being paraded naked before they were allegedly gang-raped by a mob.

Houses of 2 who were part of mob set afire

Amid growing outrage against atrocities on women in Manipur, which is engulfed in ethnic violence since May 3, angry locals on Friday set ablaze the houses of two men who were allegedly a part of a mob that stripped and paraded naked three women two months ago, according to police officers aware of the details.

Use greener buses on NCR routes from Nov 1, CAQM urges states

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has asked states that run buses in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) to phase out older buses and ensure that only those that run on CNG or electric power, or conform to the new BS-VI emission norms, operate from November 1.

Malik appears in SC, top law officer flags major lapse

Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) leader Yasin Malik, who is undergoing life sentence in a terror funding case at Tihar Jail, appeared in the Supreme Court under police escort on Friday, with the solicitor general Tushar Mehta terming it a \"major security lapse\" in a letter written to the Union home secretary.

Yamuna crosses its danger level, vigil stepped up

A day after falling below the danger mark of 205.33 metres, water level in the Yamuna once again rose on Friday, which officials attributed to rain in the river’s catchment areas.

14th-century lodge in city forest set to get a facelift

In a bid to conserve Malcha Mahal and boost its tourism prospects, the Delhi government’s department of archaeology has started landscaping at the 14th-century monument which has been seeped in mystery for decades and was inhabited by members of a self-proclaimed royal family from the 1980s till 2017.

LG sets up 11 monitoring panels for G20 projects

Lieutenant governor VK Saxena formed 11 monitoring committees headed by Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers to oversee work related to the G20 summit in each of the city’s 11 districts, including the New Delhi Municipal Council area, according to documents seen by HT.

Modi. Ranil boost ties, unveil a new economic partnership

India and Sri Lanka on Friday unveiled a new economic partnership for maritime, air, energy and financial connectivity, including the use of India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) system, even as New Delhi pressed Colombo on a political solution to fulfil the aspirations of the Tamil minority.

Calls for PM's reply in House extend logjam

AS THE OPPN STUCK TO ITS DEMAND FOR PM’S REPLY, UNION MINISTER RAJNATH SINGH SAID THE OPPN WAS NOT ‘SERIOUS’ ON THE ISSUE

Clamour grows for CM's ouster; disquiet in BJP

EVEN WITHIN THE BJP, SOME LEADERS SAID THE CM WAS SEEN AS A LEADER OF ONLY THE MEITEI AND HAD LOST THE TRUST OF THE KUKIS

Manipur blot exposes failures

2 other women raped, killed on May 4; no arrest

'ALWAYS BEEN CLEAR I DON'T WANT TO ACT'

The young entrepreneur talks about her inclination towards the 'business side' of her family

THE NEW PILLARS OF BOLLYWOOD

The journeys of Ranbir, Kartik and Ranveer are so different from each other, but they all have the ability to pull in good box-office numbers. They are on the path to be the new pillars of Bollywood. The return on their budgets to producers makes them bankable.

Of longevity and intensity

Kohli's unending passion as a player, as a person, makes his passage to 500 India matches fascinating

Selection rules followed: WFI to HC

Wrestling body tells HC that regulations allow selectors the discretion to name iconic players in the team without trials

Chandra eyes buyback of Dish TV stake

Media mogul Subhash Chandra is in talks with JC Flowers Asset Reconstruction Co. (ARC) to buy back his family’s shares in Dish TV India Ltd, marking another twist in the two-year-old battle between the minority investor and the promoter for control of India’s third-largest satellite TV operator.

Infosys slashes FY24 guidance

While the company's operating margin was in line, its profit missed estimates

China-US ties at crossroads, Xi tells Kissinger

Chinese leader Xi Jinping told former top US diplomat Henry Kissinger on Thursday that relations between the two countries are at a crossroads and both sides need to \"make new decisions\" that could result in stable ties and \"joint success and prosperity\".

Wheat prices soar as Russia strikes Ukraine's port cities

Ukraine's prez had said 60,000 tonnes of agricultural products destined for China had been destroyed in an earlier attack

Stalin seeks Centre's intervention on release of Cauvery water to TN

Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin has sought Union jal shakti minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat's intervention to direct the Karnataka government to release the state's share of Cauvery water, as per a monthly schedule prescribed by the Supreme Court.

Protocol facilities for judges must not be misused: CJI writes to CJs

HC JUDGE SEEKS EXPLANATION FROM RLYS

Avocado oil: For the love of beauty

Imagine waking up in the morning only to find your skin feeling parched and your hair appearing lackluster.

Monsoon marvels: Immunity-boosting fruits to indulge

As the monsoon showers drench the land, Nature's bounty reveals a refreshing array of fruits that can give your immunity a much-needed boost.

WILL THE HEATWAVE IMPACT YOUR EURO TRIP?

Even as tour operators witness Indian travellers opting for cooler climes, those headed to destinations affected by heatwaves are being advised to take precautions