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Dhankhar says Indian art forms bring in inclusivity in conflict-ridden world

INDIAN art forms, particularly dance, offer a model of inclusivity in a world increasingly divided by conflicts and discord, said Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday.

NIA probe ordered as LeT wing claims responsibility for Ganderbal strikes

THE Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has handed over the probe into the attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal district, in which a doctor and six migrant workers were killed late on Sunday evening, to the National Investigation Agency (NIA), as a four-member-team has left for the Union Territory (UT), sources said on Monday.

Modi says India a beacon of hope amid global challenges

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said India stands out as a beacon of hope amid global uncertainties, emphasising a prevailing sense of positivity in the country.

INDIA'S GAINS WITH CONCILIATORY SECURITY IN J&K

It was possible to conduct elections in the strife-torn area in a free manner because of the lessons learnt over the years. It's necessary to sustain the momentum now

THE BATTLE FOR THE SOUL OF BRICS

MEETING when the world's first 'live-streamed genocide' in West Asia and the Russia-Ukraine war are in the backdrop, one would expect the two issues to dominate the BRICS summit opening in the Russian city of Kazan on Tuesday. But these issues are unlikely to take the centre-stage. Instead, that space is likely to be claimed by the politics behind the group's expansion, the battle for leadership of the Global South between China and India, and whether BRICS should evolve as an anti-Western bloc spearheaded by Beijing and Moscow.

AP govt to host 2-day Amaravati Drone Summit

THE Amaravati Drone Summit should establish proper guidelines for the development of the drone sector in the State, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu remarked during a meeting held at the Secretariat on Monday.

Odisha braces for cyclone Dana

Health department reviews cyclone preparedness as hospitals and doctors are alerted

First farmers' school set up in Mandya village

A group of teachers has come forward to open a first-of-its-kind 'Farmers' School', which is 'of the farmers and for the farmers', at Alakere village in Mandya taluk.

T'gana CM says 'mad forces' vandalising places of worship

STATING that certain forces, driven by emotions and madness, are creating disturbances by vandalising places of worship, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy urged the people of Telangana to remain vigilant against such incidents, terming the recent idol desecration in Secunderabad \"alarming\".

Differently abled welfare dept to rope in agencies to hold access audits

OVER two years have gone by since the Tamil Nadu government missed the June 2022 deadline set in the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act of 2016 to ensure all public buildings in the state are accessible.

Business Blasters: Govt invites entrepreneurs to coach school students

DELHI government has invited entrepreneurs to coach the Business Blasters team for this year's programme.

L-G shares froth-covered Yamuna's pictures, asks who pledged to clean the river

L-G VK Saxena on Monday shared images of the toxic froth-covered surface of the Yamuna, questioning those responsible for keeping the river clean.

RRTS connecting Delhi to Panipat, SNB-Alwar to begin in 2025: Manohar

MINISTER of Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal on Monday said the commissioning of the RRTS networks connecting Delhi-Panipat and Delhi to Shahjahanpur - Neemrana-Behror and Alwar is likely to begin next year.

Post-Covid, 30% rise in autoimmune disorders

AS life returns to normal following the global disruptions caused by Covid-19, its long-term health effects have started surfacing.

2020 riots: Court grants 8-day bail to UAPA accused

A Delhi Court has granted eight days of interim bail to Shadab Ahmad, an accused in the larger conspiracy case of the 2020 Delhi riots, which is being prosecuted under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).

18 farmers arrested in Haryana's Kaithal for stubble-burning, later released on bail

EIGHTEEN farmers were arrested in Haryana's Kaithal district over the past few days for burning stubble in their fields, police said on Monday, as pollution levels in the region, including the national capital, soared.

78% doctors feel threatened at work, says study

OVER 78 per cent of doctors feel threatened while on duty, a recent study led by doctors from Vardhman Mahavir Medical College (VMMC), Safdarjung Hospital, and AIIMS Delhi finds.

Appellate Tribunal upholds Centre's control over Delhi Gymkhana Club

THE National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has reaffirmed the Central government's takeover of the esteemed Delhi Gymkhana Club, rejecting appeals against a previous ruling by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) that granted the government authority to manage the Club and appoint a 15-member committee for its oversight.

AAP alleges Centre failed to handle law and order in city, BJP hits back

THE Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Monday slammed the BJP-led central government over the recent gang-related activities and shootings in different parts of the national capital, alleging that law and order was deteriorating in the city.

AQI 300+, GRAP-2 implemented

Use of coal, firewood, including in tandoors, and diesel generators have been banned

Govt launches 'Red Light On, Gaadi Off' campaign

DELHI Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Monday launched the 'Red Light On, Gaadi Off' campaign - turning off car engine at traffic signal - to reduce the vehicular pollution in the capital.

INDIA, CHINA IRON OUT WRINKLES

Both sides arrive at patrolling agreement on the LAC. Chances brighten for Modi-Xi talks

SC: Secularism part of statute's basic structure

The Supreme Court on Monday said secularism had always been held to be part and parcel of the basic structure of the Constitution.

DRDO scientist robbed of ₹2 cr cash, 260 gm gold

TWO persons were arrested for a sensational burglary at the house of a senior scientist at Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) in Rohini. Police said that six people first entered the house pretending to be courier boys, tied the elderly couple and stole ₹2 crore cash along with 260 grams of gold jewelry.

Hoax callers to be put under no-fly list: Rammohan Naidu

TO deal with the menace of hoax bomb threats to airlines, the Centre plans to amend rules to place the culprits in the no-fly list and initiate criminal charges against them, Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu said on Monday.

N95 MASKS RUNNING OUT OF STOCK AT POLLUTION HOTSPOT

VIVEK Gahlot usually begins stocking up on N95 masks towards the end of October. This year, however, the 53-year-old pharmacist in Anand Vihar has been forced to look for supplies earlier.

The K-link to blast outside Rohini school

DELHI Police on Monday wrote to social media app Telegram seeking information about a channel, 'Justice League India', which posted a video of the Rohini explosion with a \"Khalistan Zindabad\" watermark.

Dhull slams ton for Delhi, but TN still on top

YASH Dhull, with his brilliant century (103 batting; 189b, 11x4, 3x6), single-handedly engineered Delhi's fightback against Tamil Nadu as the hosts ended the third day's play with 264/8 in 97 overs at the Arun Jaitley stadium on Sunday. Delhi trail by 410 runs.

India go for broke but Kiwis hold ground

AFTER two balls on Sunday, the impossible dream was on. Jasprit Bumrah got one to straighten after pitching on offstump.

RED-LETTER DAY FOR NEW ZEALAND

India face 2nd home loss of 2024 as Black Caps register first Test win in country since 1988