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2 YSRC MPs quit, likely to join TDP

IN a major jolt to the YSRC, two of its Rajya Sabha members -Mopidevi Venkataramana and Beeda Mastan Rao- on Thursday resigned to their membership of the Upper House.

Relief for DKS as HC turns down CBI plea in DA case

THE High Court of Karnataka on Thursday dismissed the petitions filed by the CBI and BJP MLA Basanagouda R Patil Yatnal, questioning the Siddaramaiah government's decision to withdraw the previous BJP government's consent to CBI to prosecute Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar in a disproportionate assets (DA) case.

Fraudster assaults, locks constable at home, flees: Police

A Delhi Police constable was assaulted and confined by a fraudster when the former visited the latter's house in south Delhi's Khanpur area as he failed to join the investigation in a cheating case despite repeated reminders, an official said on Thursday.

ED seizes gold, diamonds from bank lockers of narco-terrorism accused

THE Enforcement Directorate claimed to have found several \"secret\" bank lockers of international drug trafficker Jasmeet Hakimzada in the national capital and seized gold and diamonds kept in them.

Coca-Cola manager, friend stabbed in Mangolpuri area

They were attacked for asking two men to step down from parked scooter

'Attempt to derail trial': HC raps Brij Bhushan seeking quashing of case

THE Delhi High Court on Thursday expressed reservations regarding the plea filed by BJP leader and former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who sought to quash the sexual harassment case against him.

HC rejects Tharoor's plea to dismiss defamation case over 'scorpion' remark

THE Delhi High Court on Thursday rejected Congress MP Shashi Tharoor's appeal to dismiss a criminal defamation case related to his controversial statement comparing Prime Minister Narendra Modi to a scorpion.

'Depleting forest cover, groundwater': Voters send green manifesto to parties

IN the run-up to the assembly elections in Haryana, several voters have prepared a 'Green Manifesto' and forwarded it to various political parties to highlight environmental concerns and demand a proactive approach.

30-year-old woman found dead with throat slit at rented house

A 30-year-old woman was found dead with her throat slit at a rented house in West Delhi's Ranhola area, an official said on Thursday.

Govt waives annual tracking fee of 1.5 lakh public vehicles

IN a relief to public vehicle owners in the national capital, the Delhi government has announced the exemption of annual fee for the Vehicle Location Tracking Device (VLTD) for all public vehicles that carry passengers.

DU colleges welcome freshers with zest & zeal

AS the University of Delhi opened its doors for the new academic year 2024-25 on Friday, student outfits left no stone unturned to ensure that freshers felt comfortable on campus.

Shahbad Dairy councillor leaves BJP, rejoins AAP

Ram Chander, four other councillors defected to BJP on August 25

DTC bus catches fire in Shahdara area, all 40 passengers onboard escape safely

A Delhi Transport Corporation bus caught fire on Thursday near Jagatpuri bus stand in Delhi's Shahdara area, an official said.

378 mm: Highest August rainfall in 12 yrs

DELHI experienced its highest August rainfall in 12 years, with 378.5 mm recorded, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

SC slams T'gana CM's remarks on Kavitha bail

THE Supreme Court on Thursday slammed Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy for his inappropriate comments over the granting of bail to BRS leader K Kavitha and AAP leader Manish Sisodia in cases linked to the Delhi excise policy scam.

FIR against CPM MLA Mukesh in rape case

AMID growing chorus for the resignation of CPM MLA M Mukesh, Kerala police on Thursday booked the actorpolitician following the complaint of an actress from Kochi.

Registration of Muslim marriages mandatory

New bill passed in Assam House to deter teenage pregnancy: CM

Sukhbir gets acting party chief ahead of Takht meet

IN signs of growing complications in Sikh politics in Punjab, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief Sukhbir Singh Badal has appointed Balwinder Singh Bhunder as the party's working president.

Purported audio of RG Kar calls to family add to ire

THREE purported audio recordings of phone calls allegedly made by RG Kar Medical College on August 9 to the parents of the rapemurder victim surfaced on Thursday, indicating the institution's muddled approach and insensitivity while breaking the horrific news to the relatives.

Wolves on prowl! 'Op Bhediya' nets 4, 2 still out in UP villages

IN the sparsely populated Sisiya village of UP's Bahraich district, death has lurked for at least 45 days: a pack of bhedia (wolves) on the prowl has killed at least nine villagers, mostly kids.

Mohanlal resigns as AMMA president; executive committee disbanded

FACING intense pressure -following sexual harassment allegations against key figures in the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA), its president, actor Mohanlal, has resigned.

Test cricket will remain a priority for everyone: Shah

The ICC chairperson-elect outlines his mission for the new role he will assume in December

Young Indian players are doing better: Yangzi

CHINA-BORN Australian table tennis star, Yangzi Liu, who bagged the Female MVP Of the League in the fourth season of the Ultimate Table Tennis, is back in India for the fifth edition.

US Open: Dimitrov and Keys advance to round 3

GRIGOR Dimitrov was one of the early winners at Flushing Meadows on Wednesday morning.

TRAI considers limiting unlimited calls, messaging services

IN a bid to curb the menace of unsolicited commercial communications (UCC), the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is considering limiting unlimited calls and messaging services.

Amazon to make entry into quick commerce space

AFTER Flipkart, ecommerce giant Amazon is reportedly planning to enter quick commerce space soon, which is dominated by Zomato-owned Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart and Zepto.

Steel prices decline amid sluggish demand

STEEL prices in India have fallen sharply over the past three-and-a-half years, reflecting a major downturn, driven by sluggish domestic demand and increased imports.

SEBI asks SME stock investors to be cautious

Regulator says post listing, some SME companies, promoters projecting unrealistic picture of their operations

Crew under investigation over Sicily yacht sinking

THE investigation into the deadly sinking of a UK tech tycoon's superyacht off Sicily has widened to include two more crew members in addition to the captain, media reports said on Wednesday.

Israel's deadly attack on West Bank as war rages

ISRAEL launched a large-scale operation on Wednesday in the occupied West Bank, where the army said it killed Palestinian fighters, as the nearly 11-monthold Gaza war showed no signs of abating.