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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

Postal dept to assist aged pensioners in submitting digital life certificate

The Postal Department will provide doorstep services to elderly pensioners, helping them submit their Digital Life Certificates (DLCs), as per an official statement released on Friday.

Ishan Kishan smashes hundred to make FC return memorable

Ishan Kishan marked his First-Class return after well over a year with a wonderful hundred, the backbone of India C's day one total of 357 for five against India B in the Duleep Trophy match here on Thursday.

Mannepalli leads Indian charge into quarters in Vietnam

Tharun Mannepalli emerged as the standout Indian singles player as he along with two doubles pairs progressed to the quarterfinals at the Vietnam Super 100 tournament here on Thursday.

India's best chance to get maiden win over Sweden in Davis Cup

India's top players might be missing from the line-up but the country's Davis Cup team would still fancy its chances for a maiden victory against Sweden when it clashes with the host in the World Group I contest, starting September 14.

Chopra, Sable spearhead Indian challenge in Diamond League finale

Javelin throw star Neeraj Chopra will have lofty expectations to live up to, while for steeplechaser Avinash Sable, it would be an opportunity to make up for a disappointing Olympics, when the the star-studded Diamond League season finale begins here on Friday, featuring the best of world athletics.

Harmanpreet's brace hands India 3-1 win over Korea in ACT hockey

Skipper Harmanpreet Singh scored a brace as defending champions India beat Korea 3-1 to register their fourth consecutive win at the Hero Asian Champions Trophy here on Thursday.

NSE warns investors about fraudulent activities by an unregistered entity

“The forged Sebi registration certificate circulated in the WhatsApp group is entirely fabricated and illegitimate’

NMDC sets ₹2,200 crore capex in current financial year

‘NMDC is... pursuing overseas mining opportunities for critical minerals like lithium, cobalt, and nickel through its subsidiary, Legacy India Iron Ore Ltd, which includes lithium mining operations in Australia’

Sebi orders attachment of bank, demat accounts of Karvy Stock Broking, its CMD to recover ₹25 cr dues

Markets regulator Sebi on Thursday ordered the attachment of bank accounts as well as shares and mutual fund holdings of Karvy Stock Broking and its CMD C Parthasarathy to recover dues of around Rs 25 crore.

Sensex scales Mount 83K on blue-chip stocks rally

The NSE Nifty hit its fresh all-time intra-day high of 25,433.35, a jump of 514.9 points or 2 per cent

Hindenburg Research questions SEBI chief's silence on fresh charges

Hindenburg had last month alleged that SEBI chairperson Buch's previous investments & dealings may be behind the slow probe against Adani Group

India, China discuss direct flights resumption

Union Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu on Thursday took to social media platform X to say India and China discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in the civil aviation sector, resumption of scheduled passenger flights but deleted the post hours later without offering an explanation or a revised post.