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Kejriwal's arrest was illegal, was done without sanction, claims AAP

Senior AAP leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh on Monday claimed that former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's arrest by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) and Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) was carried out without mandatory sanction from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), which he alleged, was in direct contravention of established legal procedures.

BJP releases 'Aarop Patra' against AAP govt in Delhi

Delhi BJP forms an 11-member 'Pradesh Aarop Patra' committee, led by LoP Vijender Gupta, against Delhi government ahead of Delhi Assembly polls 2025

Former SC judge appointed NHRC chief

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday appointed retired Supreme Court judge Justice V Ramasubramanian as the Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC).

Centre removes 'no-detention policy' for classes 5 & 8 students

In a significant development, the Central government has removed the 'no-detention policy' for classes 5 and 8 in schools run by it stressing that the new rules will help improve the learning outcomes while giving special attention to students who are not academically strong.

Jaishankar to visit US for talks with key officials

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will visit the United States from 24-29 December, it was officially announced on Monday.

Bangladesh requests Indian govt to send Sheikh Hasina back

Bangladesh has formally asked India to extradite former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled to this country in August after a student-led movement dislodged her from power.

PM Modi remembers Chaudhary Charan Singh on his 122nd birth anniversary, Kharge slams govt

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid tributes to former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna awardee Chaudhary Charan Singh on his 122nd birth anniversary, calling him a true well-wisher of the poor and farmers whereas Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge accused the Union government of being \"anti-farmer\".

Shyam Benegal passes away at 90

Veteran filmmaker Shyam Benegal, who pioneered the parallel film movement in India, passed away in Mumbai on Monday.

'Nearly 10 lakh job letters issued under Rozgar Mela'

PM says that the NDA govt is working in all the departments with the youth of the country

Delhi HC dismisses anticipatory bail plea of ex-IAS trainee officer

The Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed anticipatory bail plea of sacked Maharashtra cadre probationary IAS officer Puja Khedkar, who allegedly submitted false OBC and PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) certificates and fraudulently availed attempts beyond the permissible limits provided for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) by faking her identity.

Sports Minister Mandaviya flags off 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' initiative

Keeping continuity with the Fit India Cycling Drive launched earlier this week, Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya flagged off the 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' initiative on Sunday morning at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium here.

England announces squads for upcoming India tour and Champions Trophy 2025

The England Cricket Board on Sunday announced the squads for next month's white-ball tour of India, which includes three ODIs, five T20Is, and the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025, as reported by the ICC.

BBL: McSweeney hits fiery 78 to guide Heat to thrilling win after Australia snub

Australia batter Nathan McSweeney, who was dropped from the Test side after playing three games in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against India, bounced back to form with a scintillating 78-run innings to help Brisbane Heat register a thrilling last-ball win against the Adelaide Strikers in the Big Bash League (BBL) on Sunday.

G Trisha, spinners star as India win inaugural U19 Women's Asia Cup title

G Trisha stood tall to hit a fine 52 while spinners took seven wickets collectively as India beat Bangladesh by 41 runs to become first-ever winners of the inaugural U19 Women's Asia Cup at the Bayuemas Cricket Oval on Sunday.

ISL: NorthEast United aim to regain form against struggling Hyderabad

Hyderabad FC are hosting NorthEast United FC when the two sides face off in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at the GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium on Monday.

Pro Kabaddi League: Puneri Paltan aim to finish season on a high as tribute to fans

The defending champions of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Puneri Paltan have not had the best season by their lofty standards.

Manipur dissection

The good news is that the chief minister of Manipur, N Biren Singh, has at long last realised that the Centre gives two hoots about him as far as administering the state is concerned.

BGT: Richardson 'excited' to return to Oz Test squad

Australia have added Richardson as an extra pace option after a calf injury ruled Josh Hazlewood out of the series

A taste of the Himalayas in Kolkata

This year's festival featured highlights such as agrotourism, crafts, culture, cuisine and heritage. Homestays from the Darjeeling Hills, Dooars, Mirik, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya and other villages across northeast India participated. Additionally, villages from Himachal Pradesh, other parts of India, Nepal and Bhutan also joined the celebration.

From PLI scheme to FDI inflows, DPIIT highlights key achievements of 2024

From 2000 to 2024, a total FDI inflow of USD 991 billion was recorded, with 67 per cent (USD 667 billion) received during the last ten financial years (2014-2024), it said.

Volvo sets out on a new journey along path of biodiversity, teams up with Nature Conservancy for mangrove restoration in Indian Sunderbans

Swedish luxury car company Volvo Cars has set out on a new journey, this time around, along the path of biodiversity.

Market outlook: US bond yields, dollar index, FII data key triggers for next week

The market outlook for next week will depend upon several global and domestic cues, including factors linked to the US market, and FII data, according to experts on Sunday.

Valuation of top-10 firms plunges ₹4,95,061 crore

The market valuation of all the top-10 most valued firms plunged Rs 4,95,061 crore last week.

Central PSUs record 47 per cent jump in net profit for 2023-24, market cap doubles

Overall Net Profit of operating Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) rose to Rs 3.22 lakh crore in FY24 as against Rs 2.18 lakh crore in FY23 showing an increase of over 47 per cent, according to an official report.

GST recommendations to create business-friendly environment, ensure fairness: Experts

The 55th GST Council meeting has unveiled a series of pivotal recommendations designed to deliver targeted relief, streamline compliance processes, resolve industry ambiguities and promote trade facilitation, experts said on Sunday.

PVs export grow by 7.79 per cent, 2Ws by 22 per cent in CY24: Data

The exports of passenger vehicles (PV) during the first 11 months of calendar 2024 have grown by 7.79 per cent, while two-wheeler shipments to overseas countries have grown by almost 22 per cent, data from Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) said.

FPIs turn net sellers this week with withdrawal of ₹976 crore

Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) turn net sellers in Indian equities this week with a net withdrawal of Rs 976 crore.

SEBI takes strict action in front-running case, bars 9 entities, seizes over ₹21 crore

Market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has taken strict action in a front-running case, banning PNB Met Life Insurance Company's equity dealer Sachin Bakul Dagli and eight other entities from the stock market.

Israeli strikes across Gaza kill at least 20 as Vatican envoy visits Christians in the territory

Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip overnight and into Sunday killed at least 20 people, including five children, Palestinian medical officials said.

Germans mourn 5 killed and 200 injured in apparent attack on Christmas market

Germans on Saturday mourned the victims of an apparent attack in which authorities say a doctor drove into a busy outdoor Christmas market, killing five people, injuring 200 others and shaking the public's sense of security at what would otherwise be a time of joy.