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Political tussle as AAP alleges probe violations by ED

The Enforcement Directorate's (ED) searches at a dozen locations in the Capital on Tuesday in connection with alleged irregularities in Delhi Jal Board (DJB) contracts triggered a major war of words between the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), with the former alleging that the raids were a part of the central government's attempts to destabilise the state's elected government. The BJP dismissed these claims.

Lashkar terrorist nabbed from New Delhi rly stn: Cops

The Delhi Police on Tuesday announced that they have arrested a 40-year-old man who is allegedly a member of the banned terrorist outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba.

No free movement as entire 1,643km border with Myanmar will be fenced

The entire 1,643-kilometre-long border between India and Myanmar will be fenced, Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced on Tuesday, effectively ending the free movement regime (FMR) that allows people on both sides to venture 16 kms into each other's territory without any document.

COURT ALLOWS KOCHHAR'S PLEA AGAINST ARREST

The Bombay high court (HC) on Tuesday allowed a petition filed by Chanda Kochhar, former CEO and MD of the ICICI Bank and her husband Deepak Kochhar questioning their arrest by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with alleged irregularities in loans provided to some Videocon Group firms.

Quotas help maintain efficiency, observes SC

The Indian Constitution does not postulate that people belonging to marginalised groups are inefficient while those from other groups are competent, a seven-judge bench of the Supreme Court observed on Tuesday, adding reservation for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (SC/ST) was consistent with the need to maintain efficiency in administration.

10, INCLUDING A PRIEST, HELD FOR CONVERSION BID

A CASE HAS BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE STATE'S ANTI-CONVERSION LAW, SAY POLICE

AAP, CONG MOVE HIGH COURT ON DEPUTY MAYORS' ELECTIONS IN CHD

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Congress on Tuesday moved the Punjab and Haryana high court, challenging the recent elections of senior deputy mayor and deputy mayor in the Chandigarh municipal corporation, a day after the Supreme Court pulled up the returning officer who conducted the polls.

Bill to crack down on cheating in exams cleared by Lok Sabha

The Lok Sabha on Tuesday cleared the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill, 2024, a proposed law that aims to curb malpractices in public examinations.

Ajit Pawar faction is the real NCP, rules poll body

The Election Commission of India on Friday ruled that the faction of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) led by Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar will inherit the original party's name and its iconic clock poll symbol, dealing a blow to party patriarch Sharad Pawar just months ahead of general elections.

GOA SHOWS WAY ON COMMUNAL HARMONY: MODI ON VISIT TO STATE

Goa sets a fine example of communal harmony and social progress for the rest of the country to follow, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday, praising the people for voting in a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government and giving a befitting reply to the political parties that \"wish to divide on the basis of religion\".

From marriage to divorce to live-in partners: UCC provisions & context

The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) bill, which the Uttarakhand government introduced in the House on Tuesday, will be the first of its kind to be implemented in a state following independence if it is passed.

Uttarakhand 1st state to bring uniform code bill

Uttarakhand became the first state in the country to take a first step towards a Uniform Civil Code (UCC), with chief minister, Puskhar Singh Dhami on Tuesday introducing the state Uniform Civil Code Bill 2024 in the state assembly amid chants of \"Jai Shri Ram\".

S Korean Court Acquits Samsung Chief Over 2015 Merger Case

A South Korean court acquitted Samsung Electronics chief Lee Jae-yong on Monday of a raft of crimes linked to a controversial 2015 merger, Lee's lawyers said.

Bumrah, Ashwin Lead The Way As India Triumph In Second Test

The duo shares six wickets in England’s second innings to help hosts level series in Visakhapatnam with three Tests left

US Senators agree on $118bn immigration, Ukraine and Israel deal

The Democratic and Republican leadership of the US Senate, with the support of President Joe Biden, have agreed on a historic and bipartisan deal on immigration.

Myanmar border guards flee to B'desh

Nearly a hundred members of Myanmar's Border Guard Police have fled their posts and taken shelter in Bangladesh during fighting between Myanmar security forces and an ethnic minority army, an official of Bangladesh's border agency said on Monday.

Red Bull investigate boss Horner over 'inappropriate behaviour' accusation

Red Bull Formula 1 team boss Christian Horner is under investigation following an accusation of \"inappropriate behaviour\".

Top wrestlers seek time to prepare for selection trial

With two Paris Olympics qualification events left, top wrestlers have sought more time from the ad hoc panel to prepare for selection trials.

Services sector growth hits six-month high in Jan

Service sector activity, as measured by the HSBC Purchasing Managers Index (PMI), climbed to a six-month high of 61.8 in January 2024, from 59 the previous month, on increased new business, according to a statement from S&P Global released Monday.

Apex court cautions Sebi against 'lethargy'

The Supreme Court on Monday reproached the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) for taking ten years to conclude an investigation into a case involving alleged violation of listing norms and unfair trade practice, calling the market regulator \"lax\" and cautioning it against \"lethargy\".

Runaway rally in PSU stocks raises concern

Sensex’s returns pale in comparison to the rally over three months

India Energy Week: Energy security takes centre stage

The second edition of the India Energy Week kicks off in Goa on February 6 with major global oil companies such as Russia's Rosneft and Saudi Arabia's Saudi Aramco expected to turn up.

Show outcome, get loan: Govt to states

The Centre will link a large chunk of 50-year interestfree loans to states with specific outcomes, in a bid to nudge them to make capital investments for infrastructure in a time-bound manner, a senior finance ministry official said.

Targeted mails to taxpayers over large discrepancies'

The government sent about 4.4 million \"targeted\" emails to people who had \"wide gaps\" in the transactions on their accounts and the income they disclosed during last year's tax filing cycle, a senior official has said, the first time the income tax department delivered forewarnings to help people avoid being sent a tax notice.

Chile wildfires toll rises to 122

The death toll from central Chile's blazing wildfires climbed to at least 122 people on Monday, after President Gabriel Boric warned the number would rise \"significantly\" as teams search gutted neighbourhoods.

Blinken to press for Gaza truce in Middle East tour

Israel's offensive has killed at least 27,478 people in Gaza since October 7 attacks

NGT quashes green nod for Chhattisgarh mine project

The National Green Tribunal quashed the Environment Clearance (EC) granted to Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Limited (Mahagenco) for the Gare Palma Sector-II Coal Mine Project in Tamnar block of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh on the grounds that the mandatory public hearing was inadequate and improperly done.

Indian women officers to take part in Saudi defence show

Projecting Nari Shakti (woman power) beyond the country's shores, India has sent a three-member delegation of women officers holding front-line roles in the armed forces to take part in the World Defense Show 2024 being hosted by Saudi Arabia in Riyadh to showcase the future of defence through technological developments from around the globe, officials aware of the matter said on Monday.

UP unveils 27.36Lakh-crore budget ahead of LS elections

The Uttar Pradesh government on Monday presented a 27.36 lakh-crore state budget for 2024-25, which included new schemes worth 24,863.57 crore, ahead of parliamentary elections due later this year.

Will make no compromise on security of borders: Shah

India desires good relations with the whole world but will make no compromise on its foreign and security policies when it comes to the security of the country's borders and its citizens, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Monday.