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Relief measures gather momentum in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana

AP govt provides Rs 5 lakh ex gratia to kin of 20 flood victims

State govt will take tough stance on blasphemy: Punjab CM Mann

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann today said that the state government is determined to give exemplary punishment to the culprits of the incidents of blasphemy and a fresh report on the matter will be filed soon.

Grappling with mass exodus, JJP rolls out first list of candidates

Abandoned by its key leaders in the past few days, the Jannayak Janta Party (JJP) fielded its first list of candidates on Wednesday for the upcoming Haryana Assembly elections.

HP CM Sukhu ends suspense, govt staff to get salaries today, pensions on Sept 10

Finally ending the suspense on government employees' salaries and disbursement of pensions, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said the monthly salaries of the staff will be credited to their accounts on September 5 but the pensioners will have to wait till September 10 to get their dues.

UP: Nine shooters deployed to kill man-eating wolf in Bahraich

A team of nine shooters has been deployed in Bahraich forest here to shoot a man-eating wolf at Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's order, an officer on Wednesday said.

Centre, Tripura govt sign peace pact with 2 insurgent groups

The government is committed to all-round development of the northeastern region, especially tribals, while preserving their culture, language and identity, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Wednesday.

Agents of enlightenment

Teachers have managed to keep pace with the dramatically evolving education sector by transitioning from their traditional roles to becoming facilitators, mentors, and counsellors in the digital age

Threads of change

Credit to the efforts of a young District Commissioner, Varnali Deka, Nalbari in Assam has achieved self-sufficiency in Eri seed production, empowering women through sustainable sericulture initiatives and market linkages

EC enforces exit poll ban during J&K elections

It is a routine exercise by the EC during elections to ensure a level playing field

Akhilesh criticises CM Yogi's bulldozer policy, questions govt's actions

Samajwadi Party (SP) President Akhilesh Yadav responded sharply to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s recent remarks on the use of bulldozers, questioning both the legality and the selective application of the policy.

RG Kar former principal moves SC challenging Calcutta High Court order

The former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Sandip Ghosh has moved the Supreme iCourt on Wednesday challengding the Calcutta High Court order directing Central Bureau r of Investigation (CBI) to probe the corruption charges against thim.

CM Nitish inspects Patna Airport

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday inspected the under construction terminal of Jaiprakash Narayan International Airport in Patna and directed the officials to complete the remaining work soon.

No need for MVA to declare CM face: Sharad Pawar

Former Union minister Sharad Pawar on Wednesday said that there is no need for the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) to declare a chief ministerial face ahead of the state Assembly elections.

PM Modi psychologically finished, his govt will be removed soon: Rahul

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lost his confidence after the recently held Lok Sabha elections and the time is not far when his government will be removed.

Muslim side moves SC against HC order upholding maintainability of suits

The Muslim side has moved the Supreme Court against the Allahabad High Court order rejecting their plea challenging the maintainability of 18 cases related to the Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah dispute in Mathura.

Police to Delhi HC: One of Puja Khedkar's disability certificates may be forged

The Delhi Police has told the high court that former IAS probationer Puja Khedkar submitted two disability certificates to show multiple disabilities and its probe has revealed that one of the documents may be “forged\" and \"fabricated\".

PK Mishra hails transformation of Gujarat's agricultural sector

Hailing Gujarat's transformation of agricultural sector over the past 25 years, PK Mishra, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, said on Wednesday said it has transitioned from a subsistencebased economy to a diversified and market-oriented one.

Indian Army deliberates on creation of joint command and control centres

India's top military commanders on Wednesday held extensive deliberations in Lucknow on the government's ambitious plans to create 'Integrated Theatre Commands' and reviewed overall national security challenges including along the frontiers with China and Pakistan.

L-G, AAP threaten each other with legal action

Irked by AAP minister Saurabh Bharadwaj’s criticism for hiring a social media agency, the Delhi L-G Secretariat on Wednesday said it would take “legal recourse” over his “abusive, defamatory and patently false” language in the matter.

BJP dominates MCD ward committee polls

Establishing its dominance in the Standing Committee of Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) — the highest decision making body of the civic agency — the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won in seven out of the 12 zones in MCD zonal wards polls held on Wednesday; while Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) secured the rest five.

SC to hear today CM Kejriwal's pleas against arrest by CBI

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Thursday Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's pleas seeking bail and challenging his arrest by the CBI in the alleged excise policy case.

Delhi L-G orders immediate cleaning of heavily clogged INA drain

The 6.5-kilometer-long INA drain heavlily clogged with over 50,000 tonnes of waste, including garbage and construction debris, has prompted a major cleanup 3 operation following an inspection by Delhi Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena, officials of the Raj Niwas said on Wednesday.

Min: Rithala-Narela Metro corridor to be extended up to Hry

Delhi Transport minister Kailash Gahlot announced a major expansion of the Rithala-Narela Metro corridor, extending it to the Delhi-Haryana border, on Wednesday.

Bharadwaj criticises President Murmu's decision to grant L-G Saxena new powers

NEW DELHI: Delhi's political landscape has been further complicated by recent developments surrounding the Lieutenant Governor (L-G) of Delhi, V.

90-year-old ex-serviceman beaten to death by grandson

A 90-year-old ex-serviceman was beaten to death allegedly by his grandson following a monetary dispute in northwest Delhi's Adarsh Nagar area, police said on Wednesday.

Govindpuri: 35-year-old man sexually assaults 5-yr-old boy

Delhi Police has arrested a 35-year-old neighbour for kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 5-year-old boy in southeast Delhi's Govindpuri area.

DELHI RIOTS: Arguments on charges to begin today

A court here has allowed the prosecution to commence its arguments on framing of charges against the accused in the alleged larger conspiracy behind the 2020 northeast Delhi communal riots from September 5.

L-G seeks dismissal of Patkar's appeal, says she filed 'false affidavit'

Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena on Wednesday told a Delhi court that Narmada Bachao Andolan (NBA) leader Medha Patkar filed a \"false\" and \"ante-dated\" affidavit, and sought dismissal of her appeal against the conviction in a defamation case.

Waterlogging, traffic snarls following rain

Rains in the national Capital on Wednesday led to waterlogging and traffic disruptions in many parts as the city witnessed a a four-degree temperature drop accompanied by pleasant winds and overcast skies throughout the day.

Resident docs hold candlelight march across Delhi hospitals

The resident doctors from major hospitals, including the AIIMS, Safdarjung and GTB Hospital, held a candlelight march here on Wednesday night intensifying their call for justice and solidarity with their fellow healthcare professionals.