Patnaik unveils Jagannath corridor project

Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday inaugurated the ₹800-crore heritage corridor project, which aims at providing improved amenities for pilgrims around the historic Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri.

Form SIT of CBI, Bengal police to probe attack on ED team, says HC

The Calcutta high court on Wednesday ordered the formation of a special investigation team (SIT), comprising an equal number of officers from both the West Bengal Police and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), to trace Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Shahjahan Sheikh, who allegedly masterminded an attack on an Enforcement Directorate (ED) team that left three officials of the federal agency injured earlier this month.

SC orders the release of woman detained by kin

THE WOMAN'S BOYFRIEND HAD MOVED SC, COMPLAINING SHE WAS CONFINED TO BENGALURU BY HER PARENTS, WHO DID NOT APPROVE OF THEIR RELATIONSHIP

Pistol used to kill Pahuja found from garbage at roadside

The Gurugram Police on Wednesday recovered a country-made pistol allegedly used to murder 27-year-old Divya Pahuja, police officers aware of the matter said, adding that it was recovered with the help of Gurugram sanitation workers after several hours of intensive search.

Govt to develop space beneath Sadar Bazar flyover as a play area

The Delhi government is planning to develop a play/sports area in the space underneath the flyover on Old Rohtak Road in the Sadar Bazar constituency in central Delhi, officials aware of the matter said, adding that the government has invited bids to initiate the redevelopment work.

Funds released for Hardayal library, but power still out

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has released a ₹2.2 crore grant for the Lala Hardayal Municipal Heritage Library, but the 161-year-old heritage institution continues to be shrouded in darkness as the library management is currently pleading with the power distribution company (discom) to waive off the penalty amount on pending electricity bills to get its power supply restored, officials aware of the matter said on Wednesday.

Snarls on Jaipur e-way after high-tension tower collapses

A high-tension electricity tower collapsed on the Delhi-Jaipur Highway after a truck rammed into it near Bawal on Thursday, causing a 2-kmlong traffic jam on the carriageway going from Delhi to Jaipur for an hour, officials aware of the matter said.

DMRC logs 2 bn passenger trips for 2023-highest ever

The Delhi Metro recorded 2,032,342,972 passenger journeys in 2023 — the first time that the mass rapid transit system has crossed the 2-billion mark, data shared by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has revealed.

Hry devises plan for clean air in NCR; not consulted, says Delhi

The Haryana government has informed the Centre that the state transport department will acquire CNG, electric and BS-VI diesel buses under its 2024-25 action plan, in a bid to curtail the annual air pollution crisis that engulfs Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR), officials said on Wednesday.

Slight relief for Delhi as minimum rises to 5.7°C

The cold wave streak that kept Delhi in a visegrip for five days snapped on a sunny Wednesday, when the temperature crept up to 5.7°C, while strong winds largely kept the fog at bay and allowed trains and flights to operate with fewer hiccups than over the past few days.

Language skills dip, maths slightly better: ASER data

One in every four persons between the ages of 14 and 18 in rural India cannot fluently read a Class 2 level text in their own language, and at least 42.7% cannot read sentences in English, according to the latest Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) survey released on Wednesday which shows an improvement in enrolment since this cohort was last surveyed in 2017, a marginal dip in language skills, and a slight improvement in arithmetic abilities.

HC ISSUES NOTICES TO MAHA SPEAKER, UDDHAV CAMP ON DISQUALIFICATION

The Bombay high court on Wednesday issued notices to assembly speaker Rahul Narwekar and the chief whip of Shiv Sena (UBT), Sunil Prabhu, while hearing a petition filed by the Eknath Shinde faction that challenged Narwekar’s refusal to disqualify the 14 MLAs from Uddhav Thackeray’s group.

COACHING CENTRES WILL HAVE TO GIVE PSYCHOLOGICAL AID AND COUNSELLING

GOVT HAS MADE REGISTRATION MANDATORY FOR PRIVATE COACHING CENTRES FOR PROFESSIONAL COURSES ACROSS THE COUNTRY

S.I.T. WITH HEADS FROM CBI, STATE POLICE TO PROBE ATTACK ON ED: HC

The Punjab and Haryana high court has dismissed a plea of Chandigarh Congress president Harmohinder Singh, seeking release of councillor Jasbir Singh Bunty from alleged illegal detention, observing that the \"petition was apparently an abuse of the process of law\".

KEJRIWAL HEADS TO GOA ON 3-DAY TOUR, SET TO SKIP ED'S SUMMONS

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal may skip the fourth summons from the Enforcement Directorate (ED), which asked him to appear before it on January 18 in connection with its investigation into the money laundering aspects of the Delhi excise policy case, because he is scheduled to leave for Goa for a 3-day visit.

Watershed study highlights shifting monsoon patterns by analysing over 40 yrs of rain data

A new study has shown that more than half of India’s administrative units (or tehsils) saw an increase in monsoon rainfall in the 2012-22 decade over the 30-year, 1982-2011 baseline; 11% of key agricultural hotspots saw a decline; and almost two-thirds witnessed an increase in the frequency of heavy rainfall.

Airline, airport fined over dinner on tarmac

WHILE INDIGO WAS FINED 21.2 CRORE, A PENALTY OF ₹90L WAS LEVIED ON OPERATOR OF THE MUMBAI AIRPORT

Idol arrives at sanctum sanctorum

The 'parisar pravesh' (temple entry) of the idol of infant god Ram, or Ram Lalla, took place in Ayodhya on Wednesday, the second day of the weeklong rituals in the run up to the January 22 consecration ceremony that will be presided over by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

2 police commandos shot dead in Manipur gunfight

OWING TO THE DETERIORATING SITUATION, A TOTAL CURFEW WAS IMPOSED IN THE DISTRICT FROM TUESDAY

Must stop hate speeches but can't curb rallies pre-emptively, says SC

The Supreme Court on Wednesday maintained that though it wants hate speeches and incitement to violence to stop, it cannot pre-empt people’s right to free speech and assembly by restraining them from holding meetings or processions without first granting them an audience.

Iran, Pak row escalates on cross-border strike

INDIA'S FOREIGN MINISTRY SAID THERE SHOULD BE ZERO TOLERANCE ON TERROR AND IT 'UNDERSTANDS ACTIONS TAKE IN SELF DEFENCE'

Modi launches projects in Kerala, visits temple

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday drew a contrast between his government and the earlier United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government, saying that while the latter was weak and unstable and allowed terrorist attacks to hurt investment, his administration has built infrastructure such as ports and ship-repair clusters to make India a global maritime power. He also exhorted Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) cadre in Kerala to remind voters about the difference.

How Kerala could be adventure sports' own country in 2024

If you're determined to finally do something about that adventure sports bucket list this year? You might find yourself returning to Kerala time and again.

SUN, SAND AND SPIRITUALITY

There's more to Goa beyond the beaches and bachelor parties! You can embark on a spiritual sojourn (yes you heard that right) with family in tow, no less

Akshay, Tiger to shoot in Jordan for BMCM

Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (BMCM) will get an exotic touch as the entire team, including actors Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff, head to Jordan to shoot for three songs, which will happen between January 19 to February 2.

Priyanshu rallies to beat former champ Lakshya in opener

The India Open was always going to be a crucial stop for both Lakshya Sen and Priyanshu Rajawat. The former is an ex-champion, an established star, the flagbearer of Indian men's badminton today, one who has beaten the best in the world regularly. Rajawat, on the other hand, is among the country's most promising shuttlers, already challenging HS Prannoy and Kidambi Srikanth.

India eye T20 series sweep vs Afghanistan before WC

Wednesday's dead rubber also happens to be India's last international T20 match before the T20 World Cup in West Indies. Afghanistan are yet to win against India. And chances of that happening don't look good at Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium, where it rains sixes.

After thrashing Italy, India a win away from Paris spot

Udita, in her 100th match for India, leads with two goals to keep the hosts on course to earn a berth at the Paris Olympics

A Nagal victory for the ages

Becomes first Indian since Ramesh Krishnan in 1989 to beat a seeded player at a Grand Slam

Is charging for carry bags an unfair trade practice?

Should retailers be allowed to charge for carry bags, or is it an unfair trade practice? More than two years after the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission ruled in favour of buyers, the humble carry bag is set to return to the centre of a legal debate as the Supreme Court on Tuesday set aside the commission's 2021 judgment and directed it to decide afresh whether retailers can be penalised for asking buyers to pay for carry bags.