Cong wraps up talks for all 90 seats, but shy of giving out names

JJP’s Tohana MLA Devender Babli has not been granted a Congress ticket as his candidacy cannot be considered until he joins the party.

Intense parleys among bigwigs in state BJP

In the wake of the Central Election Committee (CEC) meeting led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which reportedly finalised the first list of candidates for the upcoming Haryana Assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party’s top brass in Haryana convened a series of intense meetings on Friday.

Police urges metro authorities to prevent security breaches, suicides

The Delhi Police has written a letter to the DMRC to prevent security breaches and suicides on the premises, official sources said on Friday.

Gopal Rai requests Centre to convene meet on cloud seeding

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Friday requested the Union Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav to convene an urgent meeting with stakeholders to evaluate cloud seeding (Artificial Rain) for combating Delhi’s winter air pollution and secure necessary permissions.

1984 RIOTS: COURT DIRECTS FRAMING OF CHARGES AGAINST TYTLER

The court directed to frame charges under sections 143, 153A, 188, 149, 295, 380, and 436 IPC read with 302 and 109 IPC.

DU appoints Satyapal Singh as CEO for DUSU 2024-25 polls

The Delhi University has appointed Satyapal Singh, a professor with its Department of Sanskrit, as the chief election officer for the conduct of the students' union polls for the year 2024-25, according to an official notification.

LoP-led MLA delegation appeals to President Murmu to dismiss AAP govt

A delegation of members of the Delhi Legislative Assembly led by Leader of Opposition Vijender Gupta on Friday appealed to President Droupadi Murmu for urgent intervention in the alleged constitutional crisis plaguing Delhi.

Court grants bail to Sukesh Chandrasekhar

The Rouse Avenue Court of Delhi on Friday granted bail to alleged Sukesh Chandrasekhar in connection with the bribery case regarding the AIADMK’s “two-leaves” symbol. Despite this bail, Chandrasekhar will remain in jail due to other ongoing cases against him.

Police arrests 17 in multi-state cybercrime raids

Delhi Police have arrested 17 individuals accused of various cybercrimes in a series of raids conducted across multiple states, according to the police.

Court issues show cause notice to Jalaj Batra for bail cancellation in DHFL case

A Delhi CBI court has issued a show cause notice to Jalaj Batra, one of the accused in the Rs 34,000 crore DHFL scam case, regarding the potential cancellation of his bail. This action follows allegations that Batra made false submissions and misled the court.

HC asks MCD to establish dedicated helpline for reporting stray cattle

The Delhi High Court in a recent order has asked the MCD to consider establishing a dedicated helpline to report the menace of stray cattles.

OVER 75K ADMISSIONS CONFIRMED IN DU

As many as 75,083 students have secured their admissions in various undergraduate courses at Delhi University for the 2024-25 academic year so far, exceeding the total seat count of 71,600, a senior official at the DU said.

CENTRE GRANTS NAVRATNA STATUS TO FOUR CORPORATIONS

The Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) oversees Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) and formulates related policies.

Smaaash launches industry-first booking engine

Smaaash Entertainment Pvt Ltd has launched an industry-first web-based booking engine, revolutionizing how customers book bowling and cricket slots from home via phone or laptop.

World's first AI-powered health monitoring app 'Quick Vitals' launched

Bisam Pharmaceuticals has launched \"Quick Vitals,\" the world's first health monitoring app powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Deep Learning. This revolutionary app enables users to monitor and map vital health data through their smartphones or tablets.

TRAI extends deadline for whitelisting of URLs/APKs/OTT links to access providers

In response to the requests by the access providers for additional time, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has granted a one-month extension to access providers to comply with its August 20 direction, regarding the whitelisting of URLS/APKS/OTT links.

Amazon India signs MoU with Railways to scale up movement of e-commerce packages

Amazon India and the Ministry of Railways on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to further strengthen the existing partnership between the two for reliable and fast transportation of Amazon India packages through the railways network, the e-commerce company said in a statement.

EMPOWERING WOMEN: THE KEYSTONE OF VIKSIT BHARAT'S ECONOMIC AMBITIONS

As India sets its sights on Viksit Bharat—a vision of becoming a developed and prosperous nation—one crucial factor could determine the success of this ambitious goal: the full and active participation of women in the workforce.

A Medley of Everyday Moments: Daipayan Nair's 'The ten hands of a fuchka seller'

Daipayan Nair’s haiku poems embody this spirit, offering glimpses, where resilience, love, and everyday moments converge. A haijin from Silchar, Assam, Nair is a poet specializing in Japanese short forms, particularly haiku and tanka. His works have gained international recognition, published in esteemed blogs like The Haiku Dialogue of The Haiku Foundation and renowned journals such as Frogpond, Prune Juice, Failed Haiku, Cold Moon, Scarlet Dragonfly, Triya Mag, and others. Associated with Triveni Haikai India, led by Kala Ramesh, Daipayan contributes to haikuKATHA monthly. His haiku have earned nominations and long-listing for the prestigious Touchstone Award. Currently, Daipayan edits the haikuNetra journal, furthering his passion for haiku poetry.

MAMATA ON BACKFOOT AS BJP DEMANDS HER RESIGNATION

The gruesome Kolkata rape cum murder of a young junior doctor and the unending protests throughout the country have put the West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in a very awkward position, wherein the Saffron Brigade is asking for her resignation.

TROUBLED BY INCIDENTS IN WEST BENGAL: ROBERT VADRA ON RG KAR RAPE AND MURDER

Vadra stressed ensuring women's safety and vowed to put pressure to ensure justice for the family of the deceased.

Justice Hima Kohli calls her retirement as re-attiring

The Supreme Court Judge Justice Hima Kohli, at her farewell function, said she is re-attiring as the blacks, the whites and the greys will not take all the space in her wardrobe but she can try to attire herself in different colours.

'We are issuing visas in limited manner for emergency purposes': MEA on visa issues in B'desh

India has been issuing visas in a limited manner for medical and emergency purposes, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on Friday.

INS TABAR, SPANISH NAVY SHIP ATALAYA CONDUCT EXERCISE IN MEDITERRANEAN SEA

Indian Navy's front-line frigate, INS Tabar, has conducted a Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX) with Spanish Navy Ship Atalaya in the Mediterranean Sea.

'Public Safety Act misused rashly,' says Omar Abdullah

National Conference (NC) Vice President Omar Abdullah on Friday claimed that the Public Safety Act was misused and said that the youths were harassed without any reason.

NIA raids Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, UP in Naxal recruitment case

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday conducted searches across four states in connection with a Naxal recruitment case involving leaders of the banned outfit, the agency said.

Shah promotes reliable organic food by National Cooperative Organic Limited, Amul

Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Friday emphasised that the National Cooperative Organic Limited (NOCL) and Organic Products Council, Uttarakhand, will provide reliable organic food to consumers across the country through Bharat Brand and Amul Brand.

VHP leader Vikas Bagga targeted killing case: NIA conducts raids in Punjab

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday conducted searches in Punjab in connection with the targeted killing of Nangal Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader Vikas Bagga, engineered by foreign-based Khalistani terrorists.

Supreme Court: Dowry and traditional presents given at time of marriage aren't presumed to be entrusted to bride's parents-in-law

The Supreme Court in the case Mulakala Malleshwara Rao & Anr. v. State of Telangana & Anr observed and has reiterated that it cannot be assumed that dowry and traditional presents which is being given at the time of marriage are entrusted to the parents-in-law of the bride and would attract Section 6 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961.

Delhi Education Rules: SC says NDMC not liable to absorb staff of school which was illegally closed by private management

The Supreme Court in the case New Delhi Municipal Council And Another Versus Manju Tomar And Others observed and has held that New Delhi Municipal Corporation, NDMC would not be liable for absorption and for payment of benefits to the excess staff of the school run by the Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Management Committee, DSGMC on account of the closure of the school done by the DSGMC without the prior approval of the NDMC.