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MEA denies permission to MP for Venezuela govt meeting on 'fascism'

THE Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has denied Rajya Sabha MP V Sivadasan permission to attend a global meet organised by the Venezuelan government.

North & South blocks to make way for museum by June '25?

Finance & home ministries, DoPT to be first to move

Scammers stole ₹2K cr via digital arrests in 10 months of this yr: MHA

IN a report to the government, I4C, the cyber wing of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), said that scammers have stolen around ₹2,140 crore from 'cyber arrest' victims in the country within the first 10 months of the year, officials said on Friday.

'May take legal recourse': Cong flays tone & tenor of EC reply

DAYS after the Election Commission (EC) rejected Congress' charge of irregularities in Haryana assembly polls, the party on Friday said if the poll body persists with condescending language, then it would have to seek legal recourse to expunge such remarks.

Modi slams Kharge remarks on 'financially viable promises'

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge's recent advice to party state units to make promises that are \"financially viable\" drew a sharp reaction from Prime Minister Narendra Modi who said Congress leaders were learning a difficult lesson while making unrealistic promises.

WHEN YOUR DIWALI IS NOT MY DEEPAVALI

O how should I greet you this week? Am I supposed to say 'Happy Diwali' or 'Happy Deepavali'? That is just the beginning of a meandering tale of rich possibilities in the way we celebrate festivals.

HIGH PRICE INDIANS ARE PAYING FOR HIGHER EDUCATION

In his last article for us, our columnist wrote on his own journey in education. And the cost some families pay today to fund the aspirations of their children

SLOWER CREDIT GROWTH FEEDS HEALTHIER BANK

THE RBI's crackdown on erring non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), and on rising personal and credit card loans seems to be yielding results. Led by lower loan disbursals, bank credit growth moderated to 14.4 percent in the first half of 2024-25 against 15.3 percent in the same period a year ago.

USE TECH TO BEAT TECH OF HOAX BOMB THREATS IN FUTURE

HOAX bomb threats are not new to India. But what we witnessed over the past three weeks appears to be an intensified \"campaign\" solely to spread fear among the people and disrupt life.

Those belittling Kannada will face treason

CHIEF Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday said that his government will take stern action against those belittling Karnataka and Kannada language on social media.

Karnataka-manufactured products to have Kannada label alongside English: CM

THE state government will take up an initiative to ensure that all products manufactured in Karnataka, whether by private or public enterprises, display labeling in Kannada in addition to English, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced at the 69th Rajyotsava Award distribution ceremony in Bengaluru on Friday.

Firecracker industry records sale of ₹6,000 cr, 5-7% more than last year

IT has been a cracker of a year for fireworks manufacturers in Sivakasi and surrounding areas this Deepavali season as they have recorded a combined sale of more than ₹6,000 crore, which is about 5% to 7% more than last year.

Minor girl gangraped in Bhubaneswar

IN a horrific incident, a minor girl was allegedly gangraped by four youths in the capital city after spiking her drink. The accused also recorded video of the crime to blackmail the victim and her family.

Bumper sale: Day after Diwali, Erode's textile outlets get a brisk business

FOR people in Erode and neighboring districts, festival shopping doesn't seem to end on Deepavali, as is the case with most places. It in fact peaks on the next day as thousands throng the shops on RKV Road and Eswaran Kovil Street in the city to buy clothes at huge discounts of even up to 80% during the special sale held immediately after the festival.

Vizhinjam port: Centre, Kerala set for a clash

WITH only a month left for the commissioning of the Vizhinjam International Seaport, the Central and the Kerala governments are set for a clash over the Viability Gap Funding (VGF). The controversy arose after the Union government imposed repayment obligation on its share of VGF.

Free LPG cylinders to poor in Andhra

3 cylinders to be given for free a year under Deepam 2 scheme launched by CM on Friday

Will undertake padayatra as per people's wish, says KTR

BRS working president KT Rama Rao announced that he would undertake padayatra, as per the wishes of the party workers.

HC seeks CBFC reply on compliance with disability-friendly guidelines

THE Delhi High Court has asked the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to present its stance on a plea that aims to ensure films released post-September 14 strictly adhere to accessibility standards for individuals with hearing and visual impairments.

JNU's garbage disposal workers boycott work

The solid waste management workers at JNU have been boycotting their work for the past three days after being denied a bonus as per the Bonus Act.

Autorickshaw driver dies after being hit by police constable's car

AN autorickshaw driver was killed after being hit by a car driven by a Delhi Police constable in east Delhi's Kalyanpuri area, police said on Friday.

Jamia gets third interim Registrar, post still vacant

JAMIA Millia Islamia University (JMI) has appointed yet another interim officer for the Registrar post, which has been lying vacant since November 2022, when the Varsity had last advertised to fill the vacancy.

L-G okays relaxation in job eligibility for 1984 anti-Sikh riots victims

DELHI Lieutenant Governor (L-G) VK Saxena on Friday approved relaxation in qualifications for recruitment of victims of the 1984 Sikh riots to the post of multi tasking staff (MTS), Raj Niwas said in a statement.

Employer's harsh orders not grounds for suicide abetment

THE Delhi High Court has recently ruled that an employer cannot be held responsible for an employee's suicide solely due to strict or harsh decisions made in the course of duty unless criminal intent to incite the act is proven.

Double murder an act of 'revenge', police say juvenile was miffed for not getting ₹70k

THE investigation into the Farsh Bazar double murder case and subsequent questioning of the mastermind juvenile has revealed that he had been planning the attack for more than half a month.

Man, nephew shot dead in Shahdara on Diwali night

Juvenile, who is victim's relative, apprehended; shooter still at large

69% families suffered sore throat as pollution rises post Diwali: Survey

NIGHT after Diwali, Delhi woke up to toxic smog with senior citizens and children experiencing difficulty in breathing.

Govt declares public holiday on Nov 7 for Chhath Puja

DELHI Chief Minister Atishi on Friday declared a public holiday on November 7 for Chhath Puja celebrations.

318 fire-related calls on Diwali night, highest in 13 yrs

DELHI saw a record-breaking rise in the fire-related calls that were received by the Delhi Fire Service (DFS) on the Diwali festival night this year.

Hospitals report over 280 burn cases on Diwali

ON Diwali, Delhi hospitals reported over 280 cases of burn injuries, which were largely caused by firecrackers, officials said on Friday.

200 anti-smog guns deployed across city

A day after Diwali, the Delhi government, on Friday, launched a large-scale water-sprinkling campaign across the city and deployed 200 mobile anti-smog guns in all 70 assembly constituencies.