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Simultaneous polls are an imperative for India

Following the Union Cabinet's approval, the introduction in Parliament of amendment bills to usher in simultaneous elections is a significant moment for India's storied parliamentary democracy.

HC rejects abortion plea of rape survivor

The Rajasthan high court has refused to allow a 22-year-old rape survivor to terminate her 30-week pregnancy, observing that the fully developed foetus has an independent right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution of India.

Panel cites low payment for 'poor' meals

THE PANEL WAS FORMED AFTER A SERIES OF FOOD POISONING INCIDENTS IN VARIOUS TELANGANA GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS

PM: Cong did nothing to resolve water disputes between states

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the Congress never wanted to solve water disputes in any state to address challenges faced by the people, particularly farmers, and cited the delay in the Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP) as a proof of the intention of the grand old party.

HRY YOUTH DIES AFTER FALLING INTO 300-FT GORGE IN MALANA

A 20-year-old youth from Haryana was killed when he slipped and fell into a 300-foot-deep gorge in Kullu's Malana on Monday, police said on Tuesday.

SC grants bail to accused in Jal Jeevan Mission case

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted bail to Rajasthan Jal Jeevan Mission scam accused Sanjay Badaya in a money laundering case in which he has been accused of receiving bribes for arranging tenders for contractors in state departments.

Trade deficit at a record $38bn as gold imports rise, exports decrease

GOLD IMPORTS JUMPED 332% TO $14.86 BILLION IN NOVEMBER 2024 COMPARED TO $3.44 BILLION IN THE SAME PERIOD LAST YEAR

Woman, relative held for husband's murder

DEHRADUN: Police on Tuesday arrested a woman and her brother-in-law for allegedly killing her husband in Dehradun, an official said.

Woman, relative held for husband's murder

DEHRADUN: Police on Tuesday arrested a woman and her brother-in-law for allegedly killing her husband in Dehradun, an official said.

HC ASKS POLICE TO PROVIDE SECURITY TO INTERFAITH COUPLE IN BAZPUR

Uttarakhand high court has directed police to provide security to an inter-faith couple after they approached the court citing threat to their lives, people aware of the matter said.

U'khand govt seeking suggestions for strict land laws in state: Dhami

ON THE STATE FOUNDATION DAY, PM NARENDRA MODI TALKED ABOUT PRESERVING OUR CULTURE, DIALECTS AND LANGUAGES, AND PRESERVING THE HERITAGE OF OUR ANCESTORS.

Drug peddler held after gunfight in US Nagar

A 35-year-old was arrested for allegedly selling drugs after an encounter in US Nagar district, police said on Tuesday, adding that they recovered 250g of heroin and an illegal weapon from him.

TWO ARRESTED FOR FERRYING ILLICIT LIQUOR IN HARIDWAR

Two people, ferrying liquor caskets illegally to stock it up for the upcoming civic elections, were nabbed by police in Bahadrabad area of Haridwar, during a checking drive on Monday night, police officials in the know-how of the matter said.

Local residents wary amid rise in elephant sightings in district

HARIDWAR: Elephant movement in residential areas and attacks on crops have spiralled in the past few months, leading to fear among residents in Haridwar district.

Ustad, on and off the stage

An angelic presence has gone from our lives and I am grappling with that loss.

I-T raids house of close aide of ex-CM Rawat in land case

DEHRADUN: The Income Tax (IT) department on Tuesday raided the house of Congress leader and property dealer Rajeev Jain in connection with a land-related case, people aware of the matter said.

'Jai Shri Ram' slogan in mosque a crime? SC to decide

SC WONDERED IF A SHOUTING OF RELIGIOUS SLOGAN COULD INVOKE CHARGES OF OUTRAGING THE RELIGIOUS SENTIMENTS

SHAH CALLS FOR JOINT EFFORTS TO END LWE VIOLENCE BY MARCH 2026

SHAH WAS CHAIRING A REVIEW MEETING TO ASSESS THE LEFT WING EXTREMISM (LWE) SITUATION IN CHHATTISGARH

India merely an ally in 1971 victory: B'desh leader slams PM's post

DHAKA: Bangladesh interim government's law adviser Asif Nazrul has criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's post on X commemorating Victory Day saying, \"India was merely an ally in this victory, nothing more.\"

BHUJBAL SPEAKS OUT OVER CABINET EXCLUSION, SAYS BJP IN FAVOUR

Senior NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal on Tuesday launched a veiled attack on party president Ajit Pawar over his exclusion from the new council of ministers, claiming Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis was in favour of his induction in the cabinet.

Oppn hits Out at BJP Over bill On simultaneous polls, seeks talks

NEW DELHI: After the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024 and The Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 was formally introduced in Lok Sabha on Tuesday, the Opposition has reacted sharply to it, criticising the move after members voted on it.

Edu min announces overhaul, NTA to only conduct entrances

NEW DELHI: The National Testing Agency (NTA) will not conduct any recruitment exams starting 2025 and will focus on only higher education entrance exams, Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Tuesday.

After apex court directive, hearing in many religious places' cases deferred

In view of the Supreme Court's December 12 order to all courts refraining them from passing orders in cases related to religious places under the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991, various courts in Uttar Pradesh have adjourned hearings in such lawsuits.

Not allowed to speak in Assembly: Apna Dal MLA

Pallavi Patel, MLA from Apna Dal (Kamerawadi) on Tuesday alleged that she was denied the opportunity to speak on corruption related to promotions in the state's technical education department during the Uttar Pradesh Assembly session, despite assurances from finance minister Suresh Khanna.

SMART METER INSTALLED AT MP'S HOUSE AMID DRIVE AGAINST POWER THEFT

MEERUT: Amidst heavy security arrangements, a smart electricity meter was installed at the residence of Samajwadi Party MP, Zia-ur-Rehman, in the Deepasarai locality of Sambhal on Tuesday, said officials.

PENSIONERS SEEK ADMN TO TAKE WELFARE STEPS

Improvement in the settlement process of medical reimbursement cases, creation of helpdesks in all departments for settlement and monitoring of pensioners' problems, and other such demands were raised by pensioners during an interaction with the officials concerned at the collectorate auditorium to mark Pensioners' Day on Tuesday.

Two BJP MLCs for closing of paan, cigarette shops near schools

LUCKNOW: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLCs Vijay Bahadur Pathak and Dinesh Kumar Goyal raised the issue of paan (betel), cigarette shops near schools, demanding their immediate closure on the second day of the winter session of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council here on Tuesday.

GOVT COUNTERS OPPN CLAIMS IN PARISHAD

LUCKNOW: The Upper House on Tuesday witnessed heated exchanges between the government and Opposition over the state of education in Uttar Pradesh.

Sambhal mosque body raises alarm over 'bid' to reclaim historic well

SAMBHAL DM SAID THE INITIATIVE TO REVITALISE WELLS WAS PART OF THE ADMINISTRATION'S BROADER POLICY FOR WATER AND HERITAGE CONSERVATION.

Around 7 lakh people recruited by U.P. govt in over 7.5 yrs: CM

Unemployment rate dropped to 2.4% from 19% in state between 2012 and 2017: Yogi