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HC Calls For Swift Conclusion In NE Riots Bail Hearing

The Delhi High Court, while reviewing bail pleas of Sharjeel Imam, Umar Khalid, and others implicated in the 2020 North-East Delhi riots under the UAPA, expressed its impatience with the prolonged arguments presented by the State.

Neutral expert backs India's position on Indus Water Treaty

IN a significant win for India in its dispute with Pakistan on Kishenganga and Ratle hydropower projects in J&K, a neutral expert has ruled in favour of New Delhi's position.

BJP Promises Free Education for the Needy from KG to PG

DAYS after unveiling the first phase of Sankalp Patra, the BJP came up with the second one on Tuesday, with a slew of promises aimed at students and marginalized communities.

SC reprieve to Dubey in Deoghar airport case

UPHOLDING the Jharkhand High Court's judgement which quashed the FIR against lawmakers Nishikant Dubey and Manoj Tiwari, the Supreme Court on Tuesday said BJP MPs will not be prosecuted in connection with an FIR of Jharkhand police for allegedly forcing the Deoghar air traffic control to allow their aircraft to take off after sunset three years ago.

Must-win ties for Real, PSG

Champions League giants Madrid and Ligue 1 champions will be hoping to get maximum points in order to avoid early Champions League exit. A look...

Indigenous Push: ₹1.5K cr deal sealed to procure tanks for Army

THE Ministry of Defence (MoD) inked a deal on Tuesday to buy Bridge Laying Tanks (BLT) to add speed to the movement of armoured elements of the Indian Army.

Indian Rupee closes 13 paise lower at 86.58 against Dollar

THE rupee pared initial gains and settled for the day lower by 13 paise to 86.58 against US dollar on Tuesday, tracking heavy sell-off in the domestic equity market and a recovery in the US dollar index.

Top Israeli general resigns over Oct 7 attack intel failure

ISRAEL's top general resigned on Tuesday, citing the security and intelligence failures related to Hamas' surprise attack that triggered the war in the Gaza Strip.

SC dismisses ED plea challenging bail to Bhujbal

IN a partial relief to former Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and current NCP MLA Chhagan Bhujbal, the Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected the ED's plea challenging his bail in a money-laundering case.

Shifting Loyalties Ahead Of Polls As AAP And BJP Leaders Switch Sides

AHEAD of the assembly elections, leaders from both the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the BJP switched allegiances, citing governance issues and developmental priorities.

Will Implement New Education Policy From Next Academic Year

THE Odisha government will create additional infrastructure to set up Sishu Vatikas or pre-schools under the National Education Policy (NEP)-2020, said Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday.

Cong Takes On Kejriwal Over 'Anti-Dalit' Stand

CONGRESS leader Udit Raj on Tuesday alleged that AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal refused to meet a delegation of Buddhist monks and priests from Guru Ravidas and Valmiki temples, exposing what he claimed to be Kejriwal's anti-Dalit stance.

SHORT-TERM PAIN, LONG-TERM GAIN...

HOURS after taking charge as US president, Donald Trump took a slew of major executive actions to effect major policy shifts, many of them with global ramifications whose ripple effects would be felt across the world including India.

BJP manifesto 'dangerous', will stop free edu: Kejriwal

HOURS after the BJP released the second phase of its manifesto for Delhi, AAP convener and former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday accused the party of planning to end free education in government schools.

SC gives BJP leader 6 wks to reply on Atishi, Kejriwal plea

Defamation case over alleged remarks on deletion of voters' names

Raj Staff Selection Board comes out with new dress code for exam candidates

IN a novel bid to check cheating, the Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) has announced a new dress code for candidates appearing in upcoming examinations for government jobs.

17 Killed in Landslides, Flash Floods in Indonesia's Java

INDONESIAN rescuers recovered the bodies of at least 17 people who were swept away in flash floods or buried under tons of mud and rocks that hit hilly villages on the country's main island of Java, officials said Tuesday.

AAP reaches out to Dhobi community with power sop

AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday promised to establish a welfare board for the washermen community if his party returns to power in the February 5 Assembly elections.

SC reserves order in contempt case over tree fellings in Ridge

THE Supreme Court on Tuesday said it needed to see the gravity of contempt after a plea alleged tree felling in Delhi Ridge area for widening of a road in violation of its orders.

Trump Says Not Confident Gaza Deal Can Survive Three Phases

US President Donald Trump said he was \"not confident\" the Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal that came into effect the previous day would be upheld through all three phases, The Times of Israel reported.

Duhan keen on WHIL lessons

IT was a gloomy night at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi a year ago. Despite their grueling efforts, the Indian women's hockey team could not beat Japan in the third-place playoff match of the 2024 Women's FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers.

Maruti Suzuki to have complete EV ecosystem ready before new launch

THE country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL) on Tuesday said it is committed to addressing key challenges associated with the Electric Vehicle (EV) ownership ahead of the launch of its first EV, the e Vitara, later this year.

T-factor: Sensex tanks by 1,200 pts, ₹7L cr wiped out

INDIA'S equity markets fell sharply on Tuesday as investors turned cautious after the newly sworn-in US President, Donald Trump, slapped trade tariffs on goods entering from neighbouring countries.

Seize Husain's two paintings, says city court

A Delhi court ordered the seizure of two paintings by renowned artist M F Husain displayed at the Delhi Art Gallery following a complaint that they were offensive.

JSW Group to Invest ₹3 Lakh Crore Across Critical Sectors in Maharashtra

BILLIONAIRE Sajjan Jindal-led JSW Group said on Tuesday that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Maharashtra to invest ₹3 lakh crore across critical sectors.

Chelsea return to top four in EPL

CHELSEA overcame a howler from goalkeeper Robert Sanchez to beat relegation-threatened Wolves 3-1 on Monday, ending a five-game winless run to climb back into the Premier League's top four.

Govt concludes sale of FSNL to Konoike

THE government has concluded the sale of FSNL, a wholly owned subsidiary of MSTC Ltd, to Konoike Transport, a Japanese logistics company, for ₹320 crore.

Shinde writes to Nadda, extends support to BJP

THE Shiv Sena, which has traditionally fielded its candidates in Delhi Assembly polls, will extend support to its ally BJP in the elections next month to prevent any division of votes.

Rising temp increases dengue cases, says study

A new study by the Pune-based Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) underscored that rising cases of dengue disease are directly linked to rising temperatures due to climate change.

'AAP men threatened': Atishi writes to EC, seeks additional security cover

INCUMBENT Chief Minister and the AAP candidate from Kalkaji, Atishi, wrote to election officials on Tuesday alleging that volunteers of her party were \"intimidated and threatened\" by BJP workers, while requesting deployment of security forces in the area.