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President Murmu addresses growing space debris issue, hails ISRO's clean mission goal

President emphasises how space exploration advances science and benefits various sectors

Shah slams Cong for tie-up with NC, says party risking country's unity

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday slammed the Congress for its alliance with the National Conference for the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls, accusing the party of repeatedly risking the country's unity and security in its greed for power.

Withdraw cases against Badlapur protesters, or we have to hit the streets, says Uddhav

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Friday demanded the withdrawal of cases against those who had protested in Badlapur against the alleged sexual abuse of two kindergarten girls, warning that the Opposition would have to hit the streets if it is not done.

Kharge criticises Centre's MGNREGA management

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday slammed the Centre over its handling of the MGNREGA, alleging that the present state of the scheme is \"a living monument of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's \"betrayal\" of rural India.

Phogat meets Hooda amid speculation of joining Cong from Hry

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat met with Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda and his family in Delhi on Friday amid speculation that she may join the Congress and contest the October 1 Haryana Assembly polls.

NC-Cong seat-sharing final for majority of seats, some remain to be worked out: Omar

NC-Congress alliance to contest Jammu & Kashmir polls for the first time

SC-ST Act applicable only if there is intention to humiliate: Supreme Court

An offence under the SC-ST Act is not established merely on the fact that the complainant is a member of a Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe community unless there is an intention to humiliate, the Supreme Court said on Friday.

Flood situation in Tripura improves as rain stops but 2 more people die

Two more persons died in rain-related incidents in Tripura on Friday even as the overall flood situation improved, a senior official said.

CBI justifies Delhi CM Kejriwal's arrest in SC

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday defended in the Supreme Court the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, saying it was necessary as he chose to remain “evasive and non-cooperative” in his replies to questions about his role in the alleged excise policy scam.

'Delhi govt vigilant on mpox'

Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj said on Friday that the city government was maintaining strict vigil on the mpox situation and closely monitoring developments.

Sewer crisis in Delhi deliberate doing of BJP: Manish Sisodia

Former Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia on Friday alleged a sewer crisis is being deliberately created in the national capital to trouble the people.

Gopal Rai issues instructions to complete develop- ment work timely in Delhi villages

In a decisive move to enhance infrastructure and facilities in Delhi's villages, Development Minister Gopal Rai held a high-level review meeting on Friday, focusing on the timely completion of development projects.

L-G orders removal of secy over poor upkeep of Yamuna Sports Complex

Saxena recently visited the sports complex in east Delhi

Pension restored for elderly in city, says Delhi minister Atishi

The pensions had been withheld for the five months due to a dispute over fund allocation

AAP questions L-G over delay in action against DDA officers

The Aam Aadmi Party on Friday questioned the Lieutenant Governor over the alleged delay in action against the officers responsible for the death of mother-son pair in a waterlogged drain in east Delhi's Ghazipur last month.

Kejriwal allocates Rs. 7 cr for development projects

In a remarkable demonstration of commitment to his constituency, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has secured court approval to release Rs.7 crore for various development projects in his New Delhi constituency, while being held in judicial custody.

Fugitive in 2016 dacoity-murder case arrested

The Delhi Police’s Crime Branch has arrested a criminal wanted in a dacoity cum murder case registered at the Mehrauli Police Station.

Cambodia-based cheating syndicate busted

The Cyber Cell of the Delhi Police has successfully dismantled a Cambodia-based cheating syndicate, resulting in the arrest of three individuals and the recovery of Rs 12.5 lakh.

4 juveniles apprehended for murder of 52-year-old

Delhi Police have apprehended four juveniles in connection with the murder of 52-year-old Parveen from Village Rithala.

15-year-old dies on waterlogged road in Chanakya Puri area

A 15-year-old boy died on a waterlogged road in central Delhi's Chanakya Puri area following heavy rains in parts of the city on Friday, police said.

Greater Noida, Noida see record growth in residential transactions, sales value in June

Greater Noida West (Noida Extension) leads market in registered residential transactions, capturing a 35 per cent share; average registered home sales value in Noida Expressway (Noida) nears the Rs 1 crore mark in June quarter.

Extortion calls from foreign-based gangsters continue to trouble Delhi's businessmen

Extortion calls from foreign-based gangsters continue to give sleepless nights to Delhi's businessmen as three such cases have been reported in the last 10 days from separate areas of the city, official sources said on Friday.

Man nabbed for duping victims with fake credit card activation links

The Cyber Cell of the Delhi Police has arrested a cyber fraudster for duping unsuspecting victims by sending fake links under the guise of activating credit cards.

Student dead, 7 hurt after bus overturns

A 20-year-old student was killed and seven other passengers were injured after a speeding double-decker bus collided with a divider on the Delhi-Jaipur Highway and overturned on Friday, police said.

Coaching centre deaths: Bail to 4 co-owners of basement denied

A Delhi court on Friday rejected the bail applications of four jailed coowners of a coaching centre basement where three civil services aspirants drowned last month but observed that they were not \"exclusively responsible\" for the incident.

Black robes out, Indian attire in for medical school convocation ceremonies

The Union Health Ministry has instructed its affiliated institutions to create a new dress code for graduation ceremonies that reflects the local traditions of their respective states.

Sebi bans Anil Ambani, 24 others from market for 5 yrs

In a significant crackdown on corporate fraud, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has barred industrialist Anil Ambani and 24 other entities from the securities market for five years.

Massive protest erupts after 14-year-old girl gangraped in Assam

Nagaon district in Assam was gripped by tension and outrage following the alleged gang rape of a 14-year-old girl on Thursday evening.

Badlapur sexual assault HC restrains parties from going ahead with protest

The Bombay High Court on Friday issued a restraining order against political parties and individuals from proceeding with a Maharashtra bandh scheduled for August 24, or any future date, in response to the Badlapur school sexual assault incident.

At least 27 pilgrims from Maha's Jalgaon die as UP bus plunges into river in central Nepal

THE BUS WAS EN ROUTE FROM POKHARA TO KATHMANDU