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AAP a direct beneficiary of DJB corruption, claims ED
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday alleged that bribes generated during an illegal Delhi Jal Board (DJB) tender process were passed on as \"election funds\" to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).
Host of violations across the board at MP factory
Irregularities such as storage of explosives well above the permitted limit and absence of proper water tanks were detected at the factory that caught fire in Harda on Tuesday, leaving 11 people dead and over 200 injured, in an inspection conducted by the district administration in September 2023, documents accessed by HT showed on Wednesday.
Russia to introduce nuclear war survival training in schools
The Russian government is set to introduce nuclear survival training as part of its national curriculum for high school students, a local newspaper reported on Tuesday, citing the ministry of education.
HAMAS SUGGESTS 135-DAY TRUCE, HOSTAGE DEAL; ISRAEL SAYS NO
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected Hamas demands for a cease-fire and vowed to press ahead with Israel's military offensive in Gaza until achieving \"absolute victory.\" Netanyahu made the comments Wednesday shortly after meeting the visiting U.S. secretary of state, Antony Blinken, who has been traveling the region in hopes of securing a cease-fire agreement.
CENTRE WORKING ON PROPOSAL FOR DECLARATION OF ASSETS BY JUDGES
The Centre is working on a proposal to make it mandatory for all judges of the Supreme Court and high courts to declare their assets annually and has sought social status data of all serving judges pertaining to their class/category to assess social diversity in the judiciary.
At least 30 killed as twin blasts rock Pakistan a day ahead of crucial polls
Bombs ripped through two separate political offices in southwestern Pakistan on Wednesday, killing at least 30 people, officials said, the day before the country was set to elect a new parliament.
Bumrah first bowler to be No. 1 in all 3 formats
The first Indian pacer to become the No.1 ICC Test bowler and his rivalry with England’s all-time great is adding spice to the Test series
India's 1st Uniform Civil Code gets nod in U'khand House
The Uttarakhand assembly on Wednesday passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, 2024 by voice vote after a debate spanning two days to become the first state in India to pass such a law, with chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami terming it a \"historic moment\" for the country.
Court summons Kejriwal over complaint filed by ED
A Delhi court on Wednesday summoned chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on February 17, calling for his personal appearance while observing that the Aam Aadmi Party leader was \"legally bound\" to join an investigation being conducted by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) into the Delhi excise policy case.
'Wanted 3 temples': After Ayodhya, Yogi backs Mathura, Kashi push
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday appeared to endorse a claim by Hindu groups over two shrines in Varanasi and Mathura as he hailed the opening of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya and accused previous governments of neglecting the temple town.
Modi slams Cong over North-South false binary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday accused the Congress of trying to drive a wedge between the northern and southern states and said the opposition party's government in Karnataka was trying to create a narrative that will jeopardise the country's future.
ECI APPROVES NEW NAME FOR SHARAD PAWAR FACTION OF NCP
The Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar is now the official party name of the faction led by Sharad Pawar, the Election Commission of India (ECI) declared on Wednesday, paving the way for the party to contest the Rajya Sabha elections for six seats in Maharashtra on February 27.
Centre vs states row on tax devolution deepens
The Karnataka government led by chief minister Siddaramaiah and deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar took to Delhi's streets on Wednesday to protest alleged \"financial discrimination against the state, prompting a furious response from the Union government that accused the Congress of fuelling a \"separatist mentality\" that wanted to \"break up the country\" based on outrageously \"false claims\".
India's GDP growth is inclusive: FM
India's economic growth has been inclusive, has generated employment and has kept inflation under check, Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Wednesday, as the Lok Sabha passed the Finance Bill, 2024, thus completing the exercise for the passage of the interim budget 2024-25.
Modi lays road map for 3rd term on House floor
The promises of Modi govt 3.0
US Pursues Gaza Truce Quest As Israel Presses Onslaught
Washington has for weeks sought a deal to secure the release of remaining hostages among those Hamas kidnapped in its October 7 assault
Rohit Sharma's Team India Needs To Stamp Its Authority
England have been beaten but they are far from broken. And that's what makes this victory such a baffling contradiction for Rohit Sharma.
Why Bumrah Is The Best Bowler Across Formats
Jasprit Bumrah is a phenomenon. If you want social media moments, he's got them - try the Ollie Pope yorker for size.
The federation needs to build trust with the wrestlers before anything else, says Lochab
With Railways hosting the Senior National Championships in Jaipur, Railways Sports Promotion Board secretary general Prem Chand Lochab was a busy man looking after the organising of the event.
Dhas, Saharan lead India to fifth straight U-19 WC final
Dhas scores 96 and raises a 17l-run stand with Saharan 81) to help India script a thrilling win over SA
Indian hotels added record rooms in 2023
India's hotels industry staged a sharp revival in 2023, as people rushed out in revenge travel after being confined to their homes by the pandemic for months on end.
FMCG sector stares at bleak year ahead
NielsenIQ predicts moderation in sales after two strong years led by higher prices
'RBI expected to clarify on Paytm issue'
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) may issue further clarifications on the matter of Paytm Payments Bank's noncompliance with regulations that has shaken customer confidence in the entire app-based payment banking and fintech segment, a senior government official said.
Powerful storm hits California, leaving at least 3 people dead
A powerful storm lashing California on Monday has left at least three people dead and caused devastating landslides and flooding, after dumping months' worth of rain in a single day.
King Charles III's cancer was 'caught early': British PM
King Charles III's cancer was \"caught early\" and the whole country is hoping for a speedy recovery, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Tuesday, as the monarch's son Prince Harry reportedly flew from the US to visit his father.
Security heightened at Taj Mahal as Urs begins
The portals of the Taj Mahal basement, housing the graves of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan and his consort Mumtaz Mahal, were opened on Tuesday afternoon on the occasion of the 369th Urs of the 17th-century ruler amid heightened security in the wake of opposition to the event by a Hindu right-wing outfit.
MP factory where 11 died has been a site of 2 similar accidents over last decade
The illegal firecracker factory where there were multiple explosions on Tuesday that left 11 people dead and 174 people injured in Harda in Madhya Pradesh, had seen two similar accidents before in the last decade that had left five people dead, and 24 people injured, officials said.
Bill on OBC quota in J&K local bodies gets Lower House's nod
The Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed a bill to provide reservation to Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in local bodies in Jammu & Kashmir, with the government reiterating that the repeal of Article 370 in 2019 has brought important changes in the Union territory and the Opposition demanding that statehood be restored and assembly elections held at the earliest.
HC FINES K'TAKA CM, DIRECTS HIM TO APPEAR BEFORE SPECIAL COURT
The Karnataka high court on Tuesday dismissed chief minister Siddaramaiah's plea to quash an FIR registered against him in 2022 and directed him to appear before a special court for MP/MLA on March 6.
Modi to embark on tour across states before polls
THE PM’S TRAVELS BEGAN OVER THE WEEKEND, WITH ODISHA AND ASSAM, AND HE WILL BE TRAVELLING FOR AT LEAST 15 DAYS THIS MONTH