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Hathras families mourn the loss of their young

Satyendra Yadav was walking towards his vehicle after the ‘satsang’ when his wife called -- their threeyear-old son Chhota had died in the stampede that had broken out moments earlier.

Minister Atishi cross-checks & monitors waterlogging plaints

Delhi PWD minister Atishi on Wednesday inspected the centralised monsoon control room, which keeps eye on severely waterlogged areas of city through CCTV, at the department’s headquarters, a statement said.

IYC workers shave heads; police book protestors under new laws

Raising slogans against the BJP-led Centre and the National Testing Agency (NTA), the student outfits of some INDIA bloc parties staged a protest at the Jantar Mantar here on Wednesday against alleged irregularities in several competitive exams.

Cong slams PM's claim of 'normalcy in Manipur, highlights lack of visit

‘The PM repeated old allegations, cracked jokes and took jibes but did not have the patience to listen to voice of the legislator from the violence-hit state’

Rain brings respite from sultry weather

Afternoon rain in Delhi on Wednesday brought respite from the intense humidity that had gripped the city over the past few days even as some areas saw waterlogging and traffic snarl.

Sensex hits historic 80,000-mark, Nifty ends at record high

Benchmark BSE Sensex breached the historic 80,000 level intraday for the first time while Nifty raced more than 162 points to close at a fresh lifetime high on Wednesday following heavy buying in banking and FMCG shares amid firm global market trends.

'Don't make a mockery of justice': SC slams NIA for 4-year delay in trial, orders bail

Says accused has constitutional right to a speedy trial under Article 21

India's Twitter rival Koo bids final goodbye

Social media platform Koo, which had positioned itself as a viable alternative to Twitter (now X), is shutting down.

Central govt forms eight new Cabinet Committees to enhance governance

The Central government on Wednesday announced the formation of eight new Cabinet Committees, designed to streamline governance and enhance policy implementation.

T20 World Cup winning Indian team to hold victory parade in Mumbai today

The euphoria of India’s sensational T20 World Cup victory will sweep through the streets of Mumbai on Thursday as the triumphant Indian cricket team embarks on an open bus road show followed by a grand felicitation ceremony at the iconic Wankhede Stadium.

Court extends Kejriwal's custody till July 12; HC to hear bail plea tomorrow

A court here on Wednesday extended till July 12 the judicial custody of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the money laundering case related to the alleged excise policy scam.

PM Modi breaks silence over Manipur situation, says violence declining in the state

Promises action in the NEET paper leak case, lists achievements of his past two terms

Hathras stampede toll rises to 121, UP CM orders judicial probe

Chest injuries, asphyxia among causes of death, autopsies show

CBI arrests co-conspirator from Jharkhand's Dhanbad

In a significant development in the ongoing investigation into the NEETUG 2024 paper leak case, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Aman Singh, an alleged coconspirator, from Dhanbad, Jharkhand, officials confirmed on Wednesday.

Champai Soren quits as Jharkhand CM, Hemant Soren stakes claim to form govt

HE WILL BECOME THE 13TH CHIEF MINISTER OF JHARKHAND

Naomi Osaka wins at Wimbledon for the first time in six years

Naomi Osaka had not won a match at Wimbledon in six years.

'Kotak's offshore fund helped investor profit from Adani stocks'

The US short-seller Hindenburg Research said it had disclosed that it had bets against the group, adding that its gains were only over $4 mn

Mineral blocks: India in talks with Africa & Latin America

‘The mines ministry is giving more and more importance to exploration of critical minerals in India’

France's Le Pen says will lead a govt only with an absolute majority

The star president of France’s National Rally will take the helm of government only if the party wins an absolute majority in Sunday’s second round of legislative elections, the leading far-right figure Marine Le Pen said Tuesday.

Won't comment on new criminal laws: CJI Chandrachud

Amid a heated debate over the three new criminal laws, Chief Justice of India (CJI) D Y Chandrachud on Tuesday refused to comment on them, saying the issues arising from these statutes were pending before the Supreme Court.

Delhi HC judge to inspect Central and Southern Ridge

The Delhi High Court has said it will carry out a “physical examination” of the Central Ridge and Southern Ridge in order to assess the extent of afforestation and cutting of trees in the area.

'Being 100-crore girl definitely has nice ring to it'

The horror-comedy movie ‘Munjya’ has entered the Rs 100 crore club, grossing Rs 112 crore at the domestic box office

Opposition in RS attacks govt over paper leaks, demands to scrap NEET

Opposition members on Tuesday cornered the government in the Rajya Sabha over the recent examination paper leaks, saying it is hurting the future of the youths and the morale of students who have toiled hard.

Expanding green cover: Delhi govt to launch plantation drive from July 11

The Kejriwal government is set to launch a major plantation and distribution campaign starting July 11, aimed at expanding the green cover in Delhi.

Over 6.71 lakh hit by floods in Assam

Assam’s flood situation remained critical on Tuesday with over 6.71 lakh people affected in 20 districts in the second wave of flooding this year, as the Indian Air Force (IAF) rescued 13 stranded fishermen from the severely-hit Dibrugarh district, an official said.

Monsoon blankets India 6 days ahead of schedule

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) announced on Tuesday that the southwest monsoon has covered the entire country six days earlier than usual, despite a sluggish start in mid-June.

SC to hear batch of pleas on July 8

The Supreme Court is set to hear a batch of pleas concerning the controversy-ridden NEET-UG on July 8, including allegations of irregularities in the May 5 examination and requests for it to be held afresh.

Rahul writes to LS Speaker against removal of his remarks from records

Says truth can be expunged in world of PM Modi, but not in reality

SEBI issues show cause notice to Hindenburg, firm calls it 'nonsense'

SEBI accuses US firm of sensationalising facts in Adani report

First session of 18th Lok Sabha concludes with high productivity

The first session of the 18th Lok Sabha concluded on Tuesday, setting a positive precedent with high productivity and active participation from members across the political spectrum.