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Delhi serial child killer given life term after 8-yr-long trial

A Delhi court on Thursday sentenced serial killer and rapist Ravinder Kumar to life imprisonment for kidnapping, raping and murdering a six-year-old, a case that emerged eight years ago, helping the police unearth a series of the man's sordid crimes and sending ripples through the national capital.

Rakbar killing: 4 cow vigilantes held guilty

A local court in Alwar on Thursday held four people guilty of culpable homicide for the death of Rakbar Khan, who was lynched after being intercepted by vigilantes while transporting cows, and sentenced them to seven years in prison.

BJP pushes back against Oppn's Parl boycott move

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday asked the Opposition to respect democracy and reverse its decision to boycott the opening of the new Parliament on May 28, deepening the political controversy looming over the inauguration of a building that will host India's lawmakers later this year.

Shah calls for peace, will visit Manipur next week

Union home minister Amit Shah on Thursday called for peace in violence-torn Manipur and said he will visit the northeastern state next week to hold talks with all stakeholders the first major public intervention by the Centre since ethnic clashes broke out three weeks ago, killing 74 people and displacing another 30,000.

Adah's phone number leaked: Changing it is a small price to pay

As if the brickbats, trolling and bans for her film The Kerala Story weren't enough, actor Adah Sharma's contact number has now been leaked by an Instagram page.

Harry-Meghan car chase was not a PR stunt, says the couple's publicist

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's publicist has denied all speculation that the much-discussed car chase the couple was involved in, was a PR stunt.

BJP brass steps in to resolve rift between leaders in Tripura unit

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) central leadership has stepped in to diffuse tension in the party's Tripura unit which became conspicuous over the last week, with senior leader Biplab Deb rushing to Delhi while a group of party workers raising complaints against chief minister Manik Saha over a host of issues, people familiar with the matter said.

Test cough syrups meant for exports on priority: DCGI

The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) on Wednesday directed state drugs regulators and government laboratories to test cough syrup samples meant for exports \"on top priority\" and issue reports at the earliest.

G20 meeting concludes, delegates take tour of Srinagar

The third G20 tourism working group meeting concluded in Srinagar on Wednesday, with delegates visiting the famous Mughal garden and Royal Spring golf course on the banks of Dal Lake.

UP court acquits Azam Khan in hate speech case

A sessions court designated to try parliamentarians and legislators in Uttar Pradesh's Rampur on Wednesday acquitted Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Azam Khan in a 2019 hate speech case, overturning the three-year sentence awarded to him by a lower court.

Most EV policy targets met successfully: Govt

The Delhi government has so far \"achieved 86% of the targets\" it set out in its Electric Vehicles Policy 2020 amid a sharp rise in sales of such vehicles over the last three years, according to officials from the state transport department.

Motor vehicle ban openly flouted in Chandni Chowk

In September 2021, chief minister Arvind Kejriwal inaugurated a revamped road between Red Fort and Old Delhi's Fatehpuri Masjid - a 1.4km stretch that was pedestrianised as part of the first phase of the redevelopment of Chandni Chowk.

Uddhav gives AAP support against services ordinance

Former Maharashtra chief minister and Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday pledged his support to Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal against an ordinance promulgated by the Union government to curb the administrative powers of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government.

Govt goes to SC over LG's role in river body

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government has approached the Supreme Court challenging an order of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) appointing the Delhi lieutenant governor as the head of a high-level committee on Yamuna river pollution and solid waste management.

ED raids 2 people linked to AAP MP

EXCISE POLICY CASE

After rain, max temp drops to 34.7°C

Parts of Delhi received light rainfall on Wednesday, leading to a considerable drop in temperature with the Capital logging a maximum temperature of 34.7 degrees Celsius (°C), five degrees below the normal for this time of the year.

Time Shelter', Bulgarian novel on dark appeal of nostalgia, bags top prize

INTERNATIONAL BOOKER

Indian-origin teen held in US capital on terror charges

HE DROVE STRAIGHT A TRUCK TO THE WHITE HOUSE, CRASHED INTO A SECURITY BARRICADE AND BEGAN WAVING A NAZI FLAG

Hijab to books, K'taka hints at a 'de-saffronisation' drive

THE CONGRESS HAS ACCUSED THE PREVIOUS BJP-LED GOVT OF FOCUSING ON A POLARISING AGENDA RATHER THAN GOVERNANCE

'Unacceptable': PM Modi raises temple attacks with Albanese

PM Narendra Modi on Wednesday reiterated India's concerns about attacks on temples and activities of separatists to his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese, who assured him of action on these matters.

India, Australia seal new migration, mobility deal

India and Australia on Wednesday signed a migration and mobility pact to open up opportunities for students and businesspeople as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese discussed ways to take forward cooperation in key areas such as critical minerals and renewable energy.

COURT ACQUITS SP LEADER AZAM KHAN IN HATE SPEECH CASE

A sessions court designated to try parliamentarians and legislators in Uttar Pradesh's Rampur on Wednesday acquitted Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Azam Khan in a 2019 hate speech case, overturning the three-year sentence awarded to him by a lower court.

Trackers for parolees in model prison rules

Electronic tracking devices for convicts on parole, separate zones for transgender prisoners and prison terms for those convicted of using or supplying cellphones to inmates are part of new provisions in the Union government's Model Prison Act, 2023, which it sent to states this month for pointers on how to overhaul India's prison management and combat some persistent problems.

Symbolic sceptre, 'Sengol', to be placed in new Parliament

Made of silver and gold, the five-feet long sceptre was handed over by Lord Mountbatten to Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on August 14, 1947 as a symbol of transfer of power.

House tussle boils over: 21 parties to skip event

Twenty-one opposition parties announced on Wednesday that they will boycott the inauguration of the new Parliament on May 28 over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decision to preside over the ceremony instead of President Droupadi Murmu, casting a shadow over the opening of a building that will soon function as the heart of India's democracy.

Raid From Ukraine Crushed, 70 'Nationalists' Killed: Russia

Supported by border units, Russian forces strike enemy fighters with airstrikes and artillery fire

CSK Choke Titans On Slow Pitch, Seal IPL Final Berth

Gaikwad and Conway give CSK solid start before bowlers snuff life out of GT's chase to enter their 10th final

A battle of big hitters lined up at Chepauk

Are the stars aligning once again for Mumbai Indians? It may seem so after they scraped through to the playoffs on Sunday thanks to Gujarat Titans's victory over Royal Challengers Bangalore in the final league game of IPL 2023.

Go First yet to give a timeline for flight resumption: DGCA

Budget carrier Go First, which abruptly stopped operating from May 3, has not given a timeline to resume flights, the aviation regulator said on Tuesday.

GQG's Jain ups stake in Adani cos by about 10%

Rajiv Jain says, in 5 years, GQG wants to be one of the Group’s largest investors