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Dozens of houses set on fire in Bihar, 15 held

Incident opens door for opposition parties to take on NDA government

'Bishnoi ko bheju kya': Man, burqa-clad woman threaten Salman Khan's father

In a double security scare for actor Salman Khan and his family, a biker entered his convoy, while a burqa-clad woman and a man threatened his father Salim in separate incidents, the police said on Thursday.

Promises are meant to be broken is BJP's mantra, claims Hooda

Former Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition Bhupinder Singh Hooda has said that the manifesto released by the BJP has stamped the failures of its own government.

Madhya Pradesh leading the way in Swachhata campaign in country, says President Murmu

President Draupadi Murmu said that only cleanliness can make a country healthy and everyone should contribute to the Swachhata campaign to make India a developed nation.

Celluloid for change

Cinema has a vast potential to act as a powerful tool of communication to disseminate different attributes of climate change, ultimately raising conscious awareness of people and facilitating subconscious transformation

Curtailed identities

Under capitalism, people become passive spectators, driven by the dull compulsion to work, alienated from community and self

An emerging frontier

The drastic pager explosions in Lebanon, which killed at least nine people and injured ☐ern warfare-fought beyond traditional over 2,800, are a chilling indication of modweapons, with data and algorithms.

Govt mulls to change base year to FY23 for computation of GDP

\"This will be first revision in over a decade. It was last done in 2011-12'

Israel, Hezbollah exchange strikes along Lebanon border

The leader of Lebanon's Hezbollah said on Thursday the mass bombing attack against it using its communications devices was a \"severe blow\" and said Israel had crossed a \"red line\".

India faces terror threats from ISIS, Al-Qaeda groups, states FATF report

A shocking declaration by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) on Thursday noted that India is facing a \"disparate\" range of terror threats, most significantly from ISIL (Islamic State or ISIS) or AQ-linked groups (Al Qaeda) active in and around Jammu and Kashmir.

Creative freedom can't be curtailed: Bombay HC on film ‘Emergency'

The Bombay High Court on Thursday said creative freedom and the freedom of expression cannot be curtailed and the censor board cannot refuse to certify a film just because there is an apprehension of a law and order problem.

K'taka contractors' body chief Kempanna dies at 84

Karnataka State Contractors' Association president D Kempanna, who was at the forefront in its fight in exposing the alleged \"40 per cent commission\" scam during the previous BJP government, passed away here on Thursday.

BJP promises Rs 2,100 per month for women, guaranteed jobs for Agniveers

The BJP on Thursday released its manifesto for the October 5 Haryana Assembly polls, promising a monthly assistance of Rs 2,100 for women, two lakh government jobs for the youth and guaranteed government job for 'Agniveers' hailing from the state.

MP CM Yadav to discuss investment potential in state with industrialists

In the series of holding roadshows in major industrial cities, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will interact with industrialists to attract investors in the state at the Global Investment Summit to be organised in Kolkata on Friday.

'In Wilmington, PM Modi to have substantive engagement with US president Biden'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden will have a substantive engagement on the sidelines of the Quad summit on Saturday, and the two sides will sign at least two agreements following the talks.

Giving anticipatory bail in NDPS Act case very serious issue: SC

The bench headed by Justice B R Gavai says that in NDPS matter, anticipatory bail is unheard of

Centre steps in to probe death of EY India employee

The incident has ignited a wave of reactions across social media

FIR registered against Union Min Bittu over remarks against Rahul

An FIR has been registered against Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu for his alleged remarks against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over the statements he made in the US about the condition of Sikhs in India, police said on Thursday.

At 21.1°C, Delhi records lowest minimum temp in Sept in 14 yrs

Intermittent rainfall over the last few days led to a dip in the mercury levels in the national Capital, with the city recording a minimum temperature of 21.1 degrees Celsius on Thursday its lowest for September in 14 years.

Reservation benefits to any category can't be denied: Delhi HC

In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court has affirmed that the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi, being a Union Territory, is inclusive of migrants and cannot deny reservation benefits to any category of candidates.

NDMC collaborates with CSIR-CRRI

The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CRRI) to enhance the city's road infrastructure through technical expertise and training.

Dust pollution: PWD to deploy 200 smog guns

Delhi PWD is planning to deploy 200 smog guns control dust pollution in the national Capital ahead of deterioration in air quality during the upcoming winter season, officials said on Thursday.

'West Delhi residents living life worse than hell due to govt neglect, apathy'

Governor VK Saxena on Thursday claimed the \"neglect and apathy\" of the Delhi government forced residents of the city's western parts to live a life \"worse than hell\".

Govt orders shift to electric vehicles for Gramin Sewa

Aiming to promote cleaner transportation, the Delhi government has announced that all CNGpowered Gramin Sewa vehicles registered under the 2010-11 scheme must be replaced with electric vehicles.

Ahlawat to be new face in Cabinet, four ministers to be retained: AAP

In a pivotal moment for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Atishi is set to take office as Delhi's new Chief Minister on September 21, marking a significant leadership transition following the resignation of Arvind Kejriwal.

Satyendar Jain moves court seeking bail in money laundering case

Jailed former Delhi minister and AAP leader Satyendar Jain on Thursday moved a city court seeking bail in a money laundering case.

Yamuna Authority launches scheme for 1,239 flats

After receiving a huge interest from buyers in the housing plot scheme, the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) has launched a scheme of multistorey built-up flats in proximity to the upcoming Noida International Airport in Jewar, said officials on Thursday.

Couple hugs while riding bike; slapped Rs 11K fine

Delhi Traffic Police has slapped a fine of Rs 11,000 on a motorcycle rider after a video of him with a woman sitting on the fuel tank of the two-wheeler facing him went viral on social media.

Delhi HC asks ED to respond to AAP MLA Khan's plea challenging arrest

The Delhi High Court on Thursday asked the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to respond to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Amanatullah Khan's plea challenging his arrest in a money laundering case related to alleged irregularities in the waqf board here during his chairmanship.

1 killed, 1 hurt as car rams into pedestrians

A Maruti Nexa XL6 rammed into two pedestrians in a tragic accident that occurred on Thursday at Pusta Road.