Varanasi court rejects petition to ban Namazis from basement roof, rejects repairs

In a significant ruling on Friday, the Varanasi court rejected a petition seeking a ban on the Namazis accessing the roof of the Vyas basement of Gyanvapi.

Criminals must fear law, ensure swift justice, says Chh'garh CM

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Friday emphasised that the fear of law should be instilled in the criminals and justice should be ensured to the victims in a swift manner.

Now, protests in Mandi over another mosque; CM Sukhu appeals for peace

With Shimla on the boil over the construction of an illegal mosque, protests have found resonance in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi where Hindu groups took out a march on Friday demanding the demolition of an unauthorised portion of another mosque in the town.

My father was on hijacked flight in 1984: EAM S Jaishankar recalls turbulent times

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday revealed that his father was on a hijacked flight in 1984 and said he had a unique window on \"both sides\" in such situations - the perspective of family members and those in the government.

Punjab Police brings back fugitive Amritpal, to face charges in India

The Punjab Police in coordination with central agencies has successfully deported fugitive Amritpal Singh, a resident of Bhoma village in Batala, from Austria to face charges in numerous heinous crimes.

Wrestler vs wrestler vs pilot: Electoral debutants gear up for high-profile contest in Julana

With two star women wrestlers and a pilot grappling for electoral victory, polls in Haryana's Julana Assembly constituency will not just be a political joust but also one of the most keenly watched in the state.

Haryana polls: BJP to cement its strong hold on GT belt as it focuses on non-Jat politics

The saffron party BJP's has a strong hold in GT belt of Haryana has played an instrumental role for the party to form government in the state and serve two terms.

Probe agencies misused in last 10 yrs against political opponents: Cong

On a day the Supreme Court granted bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, the Congress on Friday alleged that probe agencies have been misused in the last 10 years for targeting political opponents.

TMC MP Mahua Moitra files complaint against SEBI chairperson Buch with Lokpal

Hindenburg Research, a US-based short-shelling firm, had first levelled the allega- tion of conflict of interest against Buch. She had categorically denied the allegation

Several BRS leaders under 'house arrest' after party calls for meeting

'The BRS leaders would start from the residence of its Medchal district president Sambhipur Raju for the meeting'

Pak-based terrorist Rinda, US-based gangster Passia behind Chandigarh blast

A low-intensity explosion had occurred on Wednesday at a house in upscale Sector 10

'Urgently need more staff to manage increasing assets'

There is an urgent requirement for additional manpower to maintain the railways' ever-increasing assets, Board Chairman Satish Kumar has said, urging the Finance Ministry to give the board the power to create nongazetted posts in safety and essential categories.

Govt scraps minimum export price thresholds on onion, basmati rice

The government on Friday scrapped the minimum price thresholds for onion and basmati rice to boost outbound shipments and enhance farmers' income.

Panel investigating Manipur violence gets more time to submit report

The Centre on Friday granted time till November 20 to a Commission of Inquiry to submit a report on its investigations into the series of violence in Manipur that has claimed more than 220 lives so far.

Kejriwal bail sparks celebrations across country

In a landmark decision on Friday, the Supreme Court granted bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who had been incarcerated for the past five months in connection with the excise policy case.

Delhi surpasses annual rainfall avg in early Sep, air quality hits yr's best

Delhi has exceeded both its annual and seasonal average rainfall in the early days of September, with total rainfall crossing the 1,000 mm mark-well above the normal level while residents enjoyed the cleanest air of the year so far on Friday.

DDA to keep call centre open this Sunday, Monday

Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena has directed DDA to keep its call centre open this Sunday and Monday in order to address public queries effectively and uninterruptedly on authority's housing schemes, an official statement said.

IIT-Delhi sets up six-member committee to look into bus fire incidents in state-run buses

The recommendation of the names of the experts came in the aftermath of directions from minister Kailash Gahlot to the Transport Department to constitute a committee to enquire into the incidents of fire in buses

Decide on request for holding Ramleela on plot allotted for judicial staff qtrs, DDA told

The Delhi High Court has instructed the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to reassess an application requesting permission to hold Ramleela on a plot in Shahdara, Delhi, designated for the construction of judicial staff quarters.

Palam 360 Khap to hold mahapanchayat on Sunday

In a bid to draw attention of the government towards lack of basic infrastructure facilities, woes of residents owing to improper drainage and sewerage systems in Delhi's villages, the rural leaders of the Khap Panchayats, led by the Palam 360 Khap, plan to hold a 'Mahapanchayat at Jantar Mantar on Sunday.

Delhi Metro hits record ridership

Delhi Metro has recorded 13 of its highest passenger journeys in the past one month, with daily commuters ranging from over 72 lakh to 78 lakh, according to an official statement issued here on Friday.

1 dead, 2 injured after 'dargah' wall collapses

The boundary wall of a \"dargah\" near Billa Dargah in the Nabi Karim area of Delhi collapsed on Friday morning, resulting in the death of one individual and injuries to two others.

Man strangles his wife to death in Rohini, surrenders before police

A 33-year-old man surrendered himself at the local police station here after allegedly strangling his wife to death at their house in Rohini's Prashant Vihar area on Friday early morning, officials said.

2020 DELHI RIOTS: Court acquits 10 men of rioting, arson charges

A court here has acquitted 10 men of various charges, including for unlawful assembly and arson, in a case regarding the 2020 northeast Delhi riots, saying it was not safe to rely upon the testimonies of three police witnesses.

Coaching Centre deaths: Delhi HC grants interim bail to four basement co-owners

The Delhi High Court on Friday granted interim bail till January 30 to four coowners of the basement of an Old Rajinder Nagar coaching centre where three civil services aspirants drowned in July.

Mamata announces Rs 2L relief for kin of 29 deceased persons

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday announced financial relief of Rs 2 lakh for family members of 29 persons who, according to her, died due to the cease work by junior doctors who have now demanded intervention of the President and the Prime Minister.

Bihar: Woman injures doctor's private part to escape gangrape bid

A woman employed at a private hospital in Bihar's Samastipur district severely injured a doctor's private parts with a blade in self-defence after he and two associates allegedly tried to rape her, police officials reported on Thursday.

MP: Accused approached victims after hearing loud music, all 6 men arrested

One of the attackers threatened the victims with a pistol, while the others were carrying sticks, Vasal said

Port Blair renamed 'Sri Vijaya Puram'

Port Blair, the capital city of the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, has officially been renamed \"Sri Vijaya Puram,\" Union Home minister Amit Shah announced on Friday.

Political outrage erupts after Coimbatore hotelier's apology video with Nirmala Sitharaman goes viral

The video showed Srinivasan apologising to Sitharaman for his earlier remarks about the GST