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Akhilesh criticises UP govt for hiring Gujarat firm in Police recruitment

Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav has strongly criticised the Uttar Pradesh government for awarding a contract to a Gujarat-based company to conduct the state police recruitment examination.

Tamil Nadu hooch tragedy toll rises to 48

HC SLAMS GOVT OVER DEADLY EPISODE

Assam flood situation unchanged

The overall flood situation in Assam remained unchanged though the number of affected population decreased marginally, an official bulletin said on Friday.

ED acting as if CM most wanted terrorist: Sunita Kejriwal

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s wife Sunita Kejriwal on Friday lashed out at the Enforcement Directorate for challenging her husband’s bail order in the high court, accusing it of acting as if the AAP national convener was the “most wanted terrorist in India”.

BJP DUBS IT AS 'POLITICAL DRAMA' - Water crisis: Atishi begins fast

Delhi Water minister Atishi on Friday sat on an indefinite hunger strike here demanding the release of more Yamuna water for the city from Haryana while Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, in a message from Tihar jail, hoped her penance would be successful.

NOIDA CYBER POLICE LODGES FIR - Elderly woman falls victim to digital fraud, loses Rs 1.30 cr

A 73-year-old woman, resident of Sector-49 in Noida, found herself ensnared in a digital arrest scam for nearly five days at her house, in which she had to shell out Rs 1.30 crore, said police officials on Friday.

Delhi forum discusses GST reforms

The Forum for Internet Retailer, Seller & Trader (FIRST), a division of India SME Forum (ISF), in collaboration with the GST Delhi North Commissionerate, organized 'GST SAMVAAD with MSMEs' to address challenges in the e-commerce sector under the current GST regime.

IGI Airport Police arrests two, dismantles syndicate creating fake Indian documents

The IGI Airport Police team has arrested two individuals and dismantled a syndicate involved in creating fake Indian documents for Bangladeshi nationals.

Delhi CM's release on hold for now as HC puts interim stay on bail

The High Court is likely to pronounce its order on June 25

NEET ROW - SC refuses to defer counselling; 1,563 to retake exam on Sunday

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to defer the NEET-UG counselling process, set to begin on July 6, stating that it is not an \"open and shut\" exercise.

NTA postpones CSIR-UGC-NET citing unavoidable circumstances and logistic issues

Amid ongoing controversy over exam irregularities, the National Testing Agency (NTA) announced on Friday the postponement of the June edition of the Joint Council of Scientific and Industrial Research and University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (CSIR-UGCNET), citing unavoidable circumstances and logistic issues.

Rain brings temporary relief to Delhi's heatwave

HEATWAVE TOLL RISES TO 143, 'ACTUAL NUMBERS LIKELY HIGHER'

MEA: 98 Indians died during annual Haj pilgrimage

Ninety-eight Indians have died during the annual Haj pilgrimage to Mecca largely due to natural causes, chronic illnesses and old age, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday.

JAMMU AND KASHMIR ASSEMBLY POLLS ON THE HORIZON - EC to update voters' list in J&K, Maha, Jharkhand, Haryana by July 1

The draft rolls will be published on July 25 and the final electoral roll will be done by August 20

Postpone implementation of new criminal laws, Mamata writes to PM

The Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has written to Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi on Friday urging him to postpone the implementation of three new criminal laws set to be rolled out on July 1 and to place them on the floor of Parliament for \"fresh deliberation and scrutiny\".

Ahead of Assembly polls, Maha council elections crucial test for political parties

The elections are scheduled to be held on Fuly 12, and nominations will open from Fune 25

India slams Canada for memorial tribute to pro-Khalistan extremist

India has consistently highlighted that the core issue in bilateral relations is Canada's tolerance of proKhalistan elements operating from its soil without consequences

About 77% of Indians want stronger climate action, says UNDP-Oxford survey

The survey reveals robust support for stronger climate measures among the world's largest greenhouse gas emitters

Deadly Israeli strikes hit central Gaza

Israeli air strikes hit the Nuseirat refugee camp and the city of Deir al-Balah in central Gaza overnight on Thursday, AFP reported.

Surya, Bumrah sizzle, Afghans fizzle as India win by 47 runs

OPENING SUPER 8 FIXTURE OF THE T20 WC

Indians' funds in Swiss banks fall 70% to ₹9,771 crore

Funds parked by Indian individuals and firms in Swiss banks, including through local branches and other financial institutions, fell sharply by 70 per cent in 2023 to a four-year low of 1.04 billion Swiss Francs (Rs 9,771 crore), annual data from Switzerland’s central bank showed on Thursday.

'Not acting on could have created bigger problem

'RBI ACTIONS SLOWED GROWTH OF UNSECURED LENDING'

IIT Bombay imposes fine on 8 students for performing play that allegedly mocked Lord Ram

The Indian Institute of India (IIT) Bombay has imposed a fine of up to Rs 1.2 lakh on eight students, who performed a play that allegedly mocked Lord Ram and portrayed the ‘Ramayana’ in a bad light, a fellow student said on Thursday.

Bangladesh PM begins state visit to India today

Modi and Hasina are scheduled to hold wide-ranging talks on Saturday

India, Australia, France pledge to work for rules-based Indo-Pacific

India, Australia, and France have vowed to jointly work towards a free, open, inclusive, and rules-based Indo-Pacific amid China’s growing muscle-flexing in the region.

'Citizens Court' by Khalistani extremists: India lodges protest with Canada in Vancouver

India on Thursday lodged a strong protest with Canada over Khalistani extremists holding a so-called “citizens court” outside the Indian consulate in Vancouver.

All villages to be equipped with PNG connections by next yr: L-G office

'SO FAR 111 VILLAGES HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH PNG CONNECTIONS AND ANOTHER 200 WILL GET IT BY DEC 2024'

'SATYAMEV JAYATE': Truth can be troubled, not defeated, says AAP

The AAP on Thursday said the decision to grant bail to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was the victory of truth, adding, it is a “tight slap” on the face of the BJP.

Minister Bharadwaj conducts surprise inspection of hosp

As Delhi grapples with an intense heatwave, Health minister Saurabh Bharadwaj visited Madan Mohan Malviya Hospital for a surprise inspection to assess the hospital’s preparedness in treating heatstroke patients.

L-G Saxena asks officials to ensure relief measures

Over 50 lives lost to heatstroke, primarily among the homeless