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An olive branch!

In what could be called a breakthrough development, India and China have reportedly reached an agreement on restoring patrolling rights along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), which has been a site of heightened military tension since 2020.

Putin hosts Global South leaders at BRICS

SUMMIT INTENDED TO COUNTERBALANCE WESTERN CLOUT

Avoidable trappings

While the internet has become a crucial, accessible tool for everyday life, its rise has also led to increasing cybercrime, making vigilance and precautionary measures essential to ensure personal safety

Goofing with golf

Learning golf later in life can be both challenging and humorous, as beginners often face missteps and seasoned opponents, yet golf's unique solitude and small victories provide lasting satisfaction

Indian Navy to host 'Swavlamban 2024'

NEW DELHI: The Indian Navy is gearing up to host the third edition of its prestigious Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Organisation (NIIO) Seminar, titled Swavlamban 2024, in the national capital on October 28-29 at Bharat Mandapam. The event, which is a cornerstone of the Navy's strategic vision, is set to focus on 'Strength and Power through Innovation and Indigenisation,' as announced by Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, Vice Chief of Naval Staff (VCNS) on Tuesday.

HP: New highs for architect Vijay Uppal, CE Satish Sagar

SHIMLA: In the heart of Shimla, amidst the stunning mountain peaks and landmark buildings, two eminent professionals – noted architect Vijay Uppal and retired chief engineer Satish Sagar - stood together reflecting on their remarkable journey.

Punjab agri Min slams Centre for tardy lifting; Mann hailed for taking steps in education sector

The slow lifting sparked a string of the protests by farmers and rice millers across the state

Madhya Pradesh Cabinet approves financial aid of Rs 5.50 crore for minor victims of sexual offences

Rs 10 Lakh will be allocated to each district and the funds will be supervised by district collectors

UP: Six breathe their last as oxygen cylinder of ailing woman explodes

Leads to collapse of house, panic-stricken neighbours

‘Police handcuffed’: Akhilesh accuses officers of bias towards BJP

AMBEDKAR NAGAR: Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday accused government officers of working like BJP workers to secure the party's victory in the upcoming by-elections.

‘Trying to restore trust’: Army chief amid signs of thaw

>> This is seen as a major breakthrough in ending the over four-year-long military standoff >>> Navy Vice Chief Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan said the naval force was happy to learn about India and China reaching an agreement

Maharashtra polls: Amid rifts, Cong leader Thorat meets Pawar

MUMBAI: Congress leader Balasaheb Thorat on Tuesday met NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar in a bid to break the deadlock about seat-sharing among the Maha Vikas Aghadi constituents, especially his party and the Shiv Sena (UBT).

Slew of Metro & RRTS services in works, says Haryana CM Saini

CHANDIGARH: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said that since Haryana borders Delhi, the double-engine government (the Haryana government and central government) is continuously working to provide facilities such as the Metro Rail and Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) to the people.

Odisha on top as Prez confers 5th National Water Awards 2023

A total of 38 winners, including joint winners, awarded

Maha polls: BJP's Nilesh to contest on Sena ticket as Naik joins NCP (SP)

BJP's Rajkumar Badole joined the Ajit Pawar-led NCP

Chaos as TMC MP smashes glass bottle, incurs a day's suspension

JPC WAQF BILL MEETING

Chh'garh CM says govt striving for development of tribal areas

JASHPURNAGAR: Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai on Tuesday convened a meeting of the Surguja Area Tribal Development Authority in Mayali of Jashpur district.

Indian Navy boosts indigenisation efforts with Rs 2,200 crore projects

NEW DELHI: The Indian Navy has intensified its push towards indigenisation, securing a total of 22 Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) approvals, valued at approximately Rs 2,200 crore, officials confirmed on Tuesday.

Parking charges likely to double in Lutyens' Delhi

New Delhi, Oct 22 (PTI) In another step to curb the rising air pollution in the national capital, the New Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) is likely to double its parking charges.

L-G approves extension of contractual nursing staff

NEW DELHI: Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena has approved the extension of services for 962 nursing staff working in city hospitals on a contractual basis for an additional year.

L-G demands accountability on toxic froth in Yamuna

NEW DELHI: Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena on Tuesday shared pictures of toxic froth in Yamuna, saying instead of making excuses and accusations on media, authorities should focus on providing relief to the city's residents.

LoP calls on govt to accept new applications for old age pensions

NEW DELHI: Vijender Gupta, Leader of the Opposition in the Delhi Assembly, has called on the Delhi government to accept new applications for old age pensions, highlighting a significant backlog that has persisted for seven years.

Rs 5,000 assistance to specially abled persons with high needs

“The specially abled person with over 60% disability will be eligible for financial assistance -Bharadwaj

Business Blasters programme: Delhi govt invites entrepreneurs to coach students

NEW DELHI: The Delhi government has officially announced an invitation for entrepreneurs to volunteer as coaches for this year's Business Blasters programme, part of its ongoing Entrepreneurship Mindset Curriculum (EMC).

Delhi BJP holds protests against Arvind Kejriwal

NEW DELHI: BJP leaders and workers staged protests across the city, accusing AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal of spending taxpayers' money on personal comfort during his tenure as Delhi chief minister. The BJP leaders alleged that Kejriwal spent crores on lavish items and modern facilities at his official residence at 6 Flagstaff Road.

Pollution levels soar: More Metro trips, 6,200 addl staff at hotspots...

GOVT URGES UP, HRY, RAJASTHAN TO RESTRICT PLYING DIESEL BUSES TO CAPITAL

‘Provide over 11K pending electricity connections in unauthorised colonies’

Officials said it will be provided within a week to 10 days

Woman stabbed after rejecting neighbour's advances in W Delhi

A 30-year-old woman was stabbed by a neighbor multiple times in west Delhi's Tilak Nagar, on Monday over avoiding talking to the accused, leading to the arrest of a 36-year-old neighbor on the attempt to murder charges.

DELHI: Advocate beaten up with sticks, rods over property dispute

NEW DELHI: An advocate practising at Saket court was beaten up with sticks and rods allegedly by a group of people over a property dispute in south Delhi's Mehrauli area, police said on Tuesday, adding that five persons were arrested in connection with the case.

Head Constable assaulted while detaining men for public drinking in Vikaspuri, 1 held

NEW DELHI: Two individuals tore Head Constable Ashok Kumar posted in Vikaspuri Police Station uniform and he sustained injuries after the constable detained them for drinking in public on the evening of Monday. The accused were identified as Amit and Matru, both residents of Haryana.