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Punjab govt asked to give Dallewal's health reports

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Punjab government to furnish a complete set of comparative medical reports of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on hunger strike since November 26, 2024, for an independent evaluation by the director of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi.

Meta Apologises For Zuckerberg's Remarks On NDA

Meta's India public policy head apologised on X to IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw over Mark Zuckerberg's remarks about India made in an episode of Joe Rogan's podcast and called the Meta boss's statement an \"inadvertent error\" after the minister schooled Zuckerberg about the result of India's 2024 national election.

Federal Probe Opens Into Deadly LA Fires

A huge federal probe was under way on Tuesday into what caused the deadly Los Angeles wildfires, with millions in the city clamoring for answers.

SC Slams Centre, ED Over Persistent Bid to Deny Bail

The Supreme Court on Wednesday rebuked the Union government and the Enforcement Directorate (ED), condemning their \"consistent efforts\" to deny bail and prolong incarceration under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) \"by hook or by crook\".

More Than 300 Flights Delayed, Six Diverted Due To Dense Fog

Low Visibility Conditions Impacted Ops At Delhi Airport

Sale of luxury homes, priced ₹4 cr and above, up 53% in 2024

Luxury homes, each costing ₹4 crore and above, were in much demand last year with sales rising 53% to 19,700 units across seven major cities, according to CBRE.

India Rushes To Pay For Russian Oil Ahead Of Sanctions Cutoff

India's state refiners are rushing to speed up payments for Russian crude, hoping to complete their trades before a dramatic expansion of Washington's curbs on Moscow's oil industry effectively comes into force next month, people familiar with the matter said.

DPIIT Inks Pact With ITC To Help Startups In Mfg Sector

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) on Wednesday said it has entered into a strategic partnership with ITC Ltd to help startups in the manufacturing sector.

Top Court Seeks Comprehensive Medical Report of Dallewal

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Punjab government to furnish a complete set of comparative medical reports of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on hunger strike since November 26, 2024, for an independent evaluation by the director of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi.

Military band, weapon display top attractions

WOMEN VISITORS SHOWED SPECIAL INTEREST IN THE AWWA STALL

Cold Wave Intensifies, Night Temps Plummet

The cold wave has intensified in Kashmir as the night temperatures have fallen across the valley.

S Korea's Yoon Detained in Major Law Enforcement Ops

Under South Korean law, the leader of a rebellion can face the death penalty or life imprisonment, if finally convicted

6 Detained in for Inciting Sectarian Unrest, Say J&K Police

Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday detained six persons for allegedly inciting sectarian unrest in Kashmir.

RBI Conducts Dollar-Rupee Buy/Sell Swaps, Bankers Say

India's central bank likely carried out dollar-rupee buy/sell swaps across maturities on Wednesday to limit the impact its spot forex market intervention has on domestic rupee liquidity, four bankers said.

Russian Roulette for Indian Jobseekers

Russia said it stopped recruiting Indian nationals into its armed forces in April 2024, and yet young Indian men are still being killed or injured on the frontlines of the war in Ukraine, the latest casualties being two residents of Kerala.

ACB Launches Two More Inquiries, NC Raises Concern Over Corruption

Four days after the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in J&K registered disproportionate assets (DA) cases against two officials associated with Srinagar Smart City (SSC) project, the bureau has registered two more preliminary inquiries into misappropriation of materials and use of sub-standard material in SSC's various projects.

S Korea impeached president Yoon held after hours-long dramatic op

South Korea's impeached president, Yoon Suk Yeol, was detained in a major law enforcement operation at the presidential compound Wednesday, defiantly insisting the anti-corruption agency didn't have the authority to investigate his actions but saying he complied to prevent violence.

The Muslim Husband's Right to Judicial Divorce

The Concern and Wisdom Behind the Gwalior Ruling Deserves Appreciation, But Some Critics Have Seen in it an Attempt to Turn a Procedural Provision into Substantive Law

4 Arrested With Narcotic Substance: Cops

₹5.50 L Were Also Recovered From Fraudsters' Accounts, Say Police

Teen qualifier Fonseca beats 9th seed Rublev

Fearless teenage qualifier Joao Fonseca beat ninth seed Andrey Rublev on his Grand Slam debut on Tuesday in the biggest shock of the Australian Open so far.

Intanon eyes Asian Games medal, top 8 in rankings

Once a formidable force in world badminton, star Thai shuttler Ratchanok Intanon believes her on-court wizardry and handwork is a \"god's gift\" and she will continue to nurture her skills despite the challenges that come with aging.

Hopes on Shami if Bumrah misses Champions Trophy

The pace duo are brilliant in tandem, but a fit-again Shami will let India breathe easy going into the premier ODI event

Hunger games: Battle for fast food delivery heats up

A war is brewing in online delivery as fast food takes on a new twist in India.

Sugar Production Hit by Disease Dashes Traders' Export Hopes

Sugar production in India, the second-biggest grower, is trailing expectations as the toll of disease and last year's dry weather curbs the supply reaching mills.

RBI Governor Signals He's Open to More Flexible Rupee

India's new central bank governor has shown a willingness to allow the rupee to move more freely in tandem with peers in the region while still intervening in the foreign-exchange market to curb excessive moves, according to people familiar with the regulator's thinking.

Hyundai's Slow EV Ramp-Up Hurts Decarbonisation Efforts

A slow ramp-up of electric vehicle sales for Hyundai and its affiliate Kia in India and increased sales of gasoline-engine SUVs are undermining their decarbonisation efforts, Greenpeace East Asia said on Tuesday.

India to Forecast Stronger Growth Next Fiscal Year

India plans to project higher economic growth for the next fiscal year, two government officials with direct knowledge of the matter said, adding that fiscal deficit goals are being met and kept.

AM GREEN, DP WORLD JOINTLY EYE GREEN H2 SUPPLY CHAIN

Greenko founders-backed AM Green has partnered with global logistics giant DP World to establish advanced logistics and storage infrastructure in India and overseas, aiming to accelerate exports of green hydrogen and green ammonia.

Auto Dispatches From Companies To Dealers Up 12% In 2024: Siam

Automobile dispatches from companies to dealers rose 12% last year compared to 2023 on the back of positive consumer sentiments which aided robust demand for two-wheelers, industry body Siam said on Tuesday.

Wholesale inflation hits two-month high in Dec

It was driven by increase in prices of primary articles and manufactured goods