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No rift in DMK alliance, only debates: Stalin

CHIEF Minister M K Stalin on Wednesday reiterated that the DMK alliance is based on ideology and there may be \"debates and discussion among the members of the bloc but not discord.\"

Pinarayi vows to protect honest govt officials

IN his first public statement following the death of Kannur Additional District Magistrate Naveen Babu, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has said government officials, who discharge their duties in a transparent, honest and efficient manner, will be protected.

Death toll rises to five in K'taka water contamination case

THREE more people, who were admitted to a government hospital in Davanagere after drinking contaminated water a few days ago, died on Tuesday night.

Bombshell on BRS scams soon, says T'gana minister on phone tapping

IN a revelation apparently to cause a flutter in the BRS camp, Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy, who is touring Seoul, said on Wednesday that state investigating agencies have gathered enough evidence in the Dharani, Kaleshwaram, phone tapping, and eight-10 other scams involving prominent leaders, implying those from the pink party.

Cancellation of land allotted to Sarada Peetham approved

THE State Cabinet took a decision to cancel the allotment of land to Sarada Peetham.

Family rift widens as Jagan accuses Sharmila of transferring shares illegally

YSRC chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has moved the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), accusing his sister and AP Congress president YS Sharmila of illegally transferring shares of Saraswati Power and Industries - held by him and his wife Bharathi Reddy - on her and their mother Vijayamma's names.

Plans to issue vehicle RCs within minutes

TO cut short the paperwork and delays in procuring the documents of vehicles, the transport department has planned to provide digital RCs to the applicants within minutes of registration at RTOs, officials said.

BJP protests over delay in MCD Mayor election

SEVERAL BJP leaders in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), including Leader of Opposition Raja Iqbal Singh and Deputy Leader of Opposition Jai Bhagwan Yadav, led a protest outside the Mayor's office at the Civic Center on Wednesday, demanding the immediate election of a Dalit mayor for the Municipal Corporation of Delhi.

Matrimonial cases must not be closed routinely, says HC

THE Delhi High Court has refused to quash a criminal case against a man accused of torturing his estranged wife, stressing that matrimonial offences should not be dismissed routinely, especially when the victim opposes it.

Three arrested in Noida for cheating jobless

THREE men were arrested from Noida for allegedly cheating unemployed youth under the pretext of getting them jobs in Gulf countries, police said on Wednesday.

'Declaring Jama Masjid protected site will impact its functioning'

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) informed the Delhi High Court on Wednesday that designating the historic Jama Masjid as a \"protected monument\" could result in significant consequences, and no measures have been taken so far to initiate such a declaration.

Annoyed over harassment, woman brutally kills friend, reaches police to surrender

A 28-year-old woman was arrested after she walked into a police station in the national capital and confessed to brutally killing her partner.

Festivals & inflation: Centre launches vans selling pulses at subsidised price

AFTER onion, tomato, and flour, the central government has started selling chana Dal at a cheaper price to consumers in view of the shooting price of pulses and the festive season.

Scuffle at Jamia Milia over Diwali event, several students detained

DELHI Police detained around half a dozen students who gathered at Jamia Millia Islamia University for Diwali celebrations on Wednesday, a day after a scuffle broke out between two groups of students during a similar event.

Man climbs high-voltage pole to raise environment issues

IN an unusual yet dangerous way to protest, a 42-year-old man climbed a high-voltage electric pole in the Khadar area of East Delhi on Wednesday to press the government to take urgent steps to protect the environment.

NDMC doubles parking fees for all vehicles

In response to the escalating pollution levels in Delhi-NCR, the New Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) has decided to double parking fees for both cars and two-wheelers.

DoE directs govt schools to engage guest teachers

THE Directorate of Education has directed all the heads of schools to submit a proposal for engagement of guest teachers against short-term vacancies within 7 days.

Polluted air: City hospitals report 30-40% spike in respiratory cases

THE deteriorating air quality in the national capital has triggered a 30-40 per cent surge in respiratory cases, with children and the elderly found to be the most vulnerable.

Cardiac arrest during marathon: Doctor saves life of fellow runner

A cardiologist's race during the Delhi half marathon held this week at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium turned into a life-or-death rescue mission. On Sunday, Dr Ramit Wadhwa, who is in Non-Invasive Cardiology at Fortis, Gurugram, was not just running to cross the finish line — he was about to save a life.

Didn't know court's nod was needed, felling of trees unfortunate, L-G tells SC

DELHI's Lieutenant Governor (LG) VK Saxena has filed an affidavit before the Supreme Court defending his conduct in the case concerning the large-scale felling of trees in the Delhi Ridge forest area.

Set own house in order before blaming others: L-G to Atishi

DELHI Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena on Wednesday wrote to Chief Minister Atishi citing road dust as the biggest contributor to air pollution in the city, suggesting it would be better to set one's own house in order rather than blaming others.

Rai urges Centre again to hold meet on cloud seeding

City has been witnessing 'very poor' air quality for past few days

Effluents from UP, Haryana affecting water treatment

WATER treatment plants in Delhi have been affected due to high ammonia levels in Yamuna water, Chief Minister Atishi said on Wednesday while accusing BJP-ruled Haryana and Uttar Pradesh of discharging untreated industrial waste into the river.

Modi, Xi talks lay BRICS for normalisation road

Special Representatives to oversee peace and tranquility on border

SC stresses on right to live in clean environ...

AS the air pollution in the Delhi-NCR continues to worsen, the Supreme Court on Wednesday expressed strong disapproval of the Centre's failure to address the issue.

States have right to tax industrial alcohol, rules SC

OPENING a major revenue source for state governments, the Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that the regulatory power over the production, manufacture, and supply of industrial alcohol lies with states and not the Centre.

Meaningful accountability sought by US on conspiracy

THE US has said it would not be fully satisfied until there is \"meaningful accountability\" resulting from India's investigations into the foiled murder-for-hire plot against Khalistani radical Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on American soil.

Conman at it again, tries to grab land as Shah aide, held

A 43-year-old man, a serial fraudster, was arrested for impersonating the OSD of Home Minister Amit Shah and deceiving individuals.

Two Men Plead Guilty To Murder Of Air India Bombing Accused

TWO men accused of killing Ripudaman Singh Malik, a Sikh man acquitted in the tragic 1985 Air India Kanishka terrorist bombing case, have pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in a Canadian court, according to media reports.

Right To Reside At Marital Home For Working Woman Not Absolute: HC

THE Delhi High Court has recently held that a wife's right to reside in a shared household under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (DV Act) is not absolute, particularly when she is financially independent.