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Russia launches heavy missile and drone bombardment of Ukraine for 3rd time in 4 days

Russia conducted a heavy aerial attack on Ukraine for the third time in four days Thursday, again launching missiles and scores of drones that mostly were intercepted, Ukraine's air force said.

Land prices in Ayodhya to rise as circle rates set for revision

Buying land in Ayodhya could soon become more expensive as circle rates are set to be revised after a gap of seven years.

Infiltration bids foiled along LoC in J&K, three terrorists killed

Two bodies found in Kumkadi, one in Karnah

Hooda criticises Haryana's law and order, promises action against crime

Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition Bhupinder Singh Hooda has expressed deep concern over the continuing incidents of firing and extortion targeting traders.

Transgender identity certificate now valid documentation for PAN'

The Centre has told the Supreme Court that a 'certificate of identity' issued by the district magistrate under the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 will be treated as valid documentation for applying for a PAN card.

Chhattisgarh CM honours state's top athletes at Raipur awards ceremony

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai honoured the state's top athletes at an awards ceremony held at the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Auditorium on August 29.

UK's Southampton Univ sets up first India campus under NEP

Southampton campus to start academic programs in Ful 2025

Another wolf captured in Bahraich, more possibly on the loose

A forest department team of Uttar Pradesh captured on Thursday a fully grown male wolf under its 'Operation Bhediya, launched to capture a pack of wolves on the prowl in Mehsi tehsil of Bahraich district that has so far killed seven people.

Vadodara limps back to normalcy as water recedes from flooded areas

Gujarat's Vadodara, where a swollen Vishwamitri river flooded several areas amid torrential downpours, is limping back to normalcy as water has receded from most parts of the city, allowing people to move freely, officials said on Thursday.

Left in limbo

The conduct of much-delayed census has become imperative for long-term targeted policy formation and implementation of the historic Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam; write Amal Chandra & Thirunavukarasu

Ageing gratefully

The frailties of old age, surrounded by a sense of losing time rapidly, are real and should be accepted with gratitude for all the fulfilling moments of the past

Railway Board approves re-engagement of retired railway officers as consultants

The Railway Board has approved the reengagement of retired Railway officers as consultants in exigencies of the services against vacant posts.

'Bharat Dojo Yatra' coming soon: Rahul shares video of martial arts session

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday shared a video of one of the martial arts sessions held at campsites of his east to west ‘Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra’ earlier this year and said a “Bharat Dojo Yatra” is coming soon.

SC raps T❜gana CM over comments that Kavitha got bail because of deal with BJP

\"Do we pass orders after consultations with political parties?\" an ostensibly provoked Supreme Court asked on Thursday, voicing strong displeasure over Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy's comments on the apex court granting bail to rival BRS leader K Kavitha in cases linked to the alleged Delhi excise policy scam.

Kangana meets Nadda days after her remarks on farmers' protest

Days after she was reprimanded for her controversial remarks on the farmers' protest, BJP MP Kangana Ranaut met party president JP Nadda at his residence here on Thursday.

Over 300 additional Paramilitary companies to be deployed for J&K Assembly polls

These paramilitary forces will be stationed across Jammu, Kathua and Samba districts to maintain security during the Assembly elections in the union territory

Karnataka HC dismisses CBI plea against state's withdrawal of consent

The Karnataka High Court on Thursday held as \"non-maintainable\" a petition filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) challenging the Congress government's decision to withdraw consent to it for investigating a disproportionate assets (DA) case against Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar.

Centre to unveil new simplified pension application form

An official statement says, this paves the path towards paperless working in the whole process of pension

For Ganesh festival 342 special trains to be run, says railway minister

As many as 342 special trains will be operated for the next month's Ganesh festival, Union railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Thursday.

NIA searches in 7 states to probe leakage of defence secrets

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has conducted searches at locations across seven states to probe the case of classified defence information leakage through a Pakistani espionage racket, according to an official statement issued on Thursday.

India's 2nd nuclear-powered missile submarine commissioned

India's second nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine was commissioned into the Navy on Thursday in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh who said this will further strengthen the country's nuclear triad and enhance nuclear deterrence.

Days after joining BJP, Delhi councillor returns to AAP

In a significant political development, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) councillor Ramchandra, who had recently joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has re-joined AAP.

Govt waives annual tracking device fee for all commercial passenger vehicles

In a significant move to alleviate financial burdens on public vehicle operators, the Delhi government has announced the exemption of the annual fee for Vehicle Location Tracking Devices (VLTDs) for all public passenger vehicles.

Again! Overnight heavy rain causes chaos in Delhi

Overnight heavy rains led to waterlogging in many parts of Delhi, affecting traffic movement on Thursday morning.

AAP councillors ask MCD commissioner, Mayor to reschedule ward committee polls

In letters to MCD Commissioner Ashwani Kumar and Mayor Shelly Oberoi, AAP councillors sought the rescheduling of ward committee elections, saying they were not given sufficient time to file their nominations.

Fatalities in road accidents increased by 4% in Delhi

As per police's crime stats, a total of 831 fatal accidents took place this year till August 15, which is an increase of 4.01% from 2023

Noida International Airport flight operations to begin in April 2025

The commercial operations at the Noida International airport in Jewar is expected to commence by end of April 2025.

Delhi: NBCC sells commercial properties worth Rs 14,800 crore on behalf of govt

State-owned NBCC (India) Ltd on Thursday said it has completed the sale of commercial properties worth around Rs 14,800 crore in the national capital on behalf of the government.

Proclaimed offender in rape case arrested

The Delhi Police's Crime Branch has arrested a proclaimed offender in a rape case registered at the Shalimar Bagh Police Station.

Delhi Kuki students' organisation urge for expedited Kuki-Zo UT

Kuki Students' Organisation Delhi and NCR (KSOD&NCR) has announced plans to hold a rally at Jantar Mantar on August 31 to press for the establishment of a Union Territory for the KukiZo community.