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TN's Opposition to NEP Political, Says Edu Minister

As Tamil Nadu stepped up its opposition to the National Education Policy (NEP), with the ruling DMK and its allies announcing a protest on February 18, Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday dismissed the state government's opposition as \"politics\" and said the Centre is committed to implementing the NEP across the country.

Cong Chief Calls Office Bearers' Meet Tomorrow

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has called a meeting of the office bearers on Wednesday to discuss the road-map of the party, organisational revamp and how to take forward the pre-planned programmes and policies.

Top court pulls up MCD, says you are 'dilly-dallying' over pollution

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) earned the scorn of the Supreme Court on Monday for \"dilly-dallying\" on the issue of tackling pollution in the Capital as it found that no steps were taken by the civic agency to ensure that every person undertaking construction or demolition activity is to first submit a plan on how to deal with the waste generated.

Delivering LCA Mk-1A key, not countering criticism: HAL chief

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) chief DK Sunil on Monday said that the state-run aircraft maker's focus is on delivering the new light combat aircraft (LCA Mk-1A) to the Indian Air Force at the earliest rather than spending time on countering criticism of the indigenous programme, which is running behind schedule due to several reasons including delay in the supply of engines by US firm GE Aerospace.

Rohingya Entitled To Schools But Denied Admission Can Move HC

The Supreme Court on Monday said that children of Rohingya refugees who are entitled to enroll and study in Delhi government schools can approach the Delhi high court if they are denied admission, while also stating that nobody will be allowed to stay illegally by using children as a 'shield' for seeking relief from court.

Closeness to Himalayas, 3 fault lines make city prone to quakes

Located just south of the earthquake-prone Himalayas and the presence of three active fault lines running Delhi means that the city sits in a seismically active region, experts said on Monday after an early morning tremor jolted millions of residents.

Faecal Coliform Levels High Amid Maha Kumbh: CPCB

The National Green Tribunal was informed on Monday, through a report by the CPCB, that various locations in Prayagraj during the ongoing Maha Kumbh were not conforming to the primary water quality for bathing with respect to the level of faecal coliform.

SC tasks Dehradun's FRI to improve Delhi's green cover

The Supreme Court on Monday appointed the Dehradun-based Forest Research Institute (FRI) to devise an action plan with specific timelines to enhance the Capital's green cover.

B'desh Border Guards in Delhi for DG-Level Talks With BSF

A delegation of the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) led by their director general Major General Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman Siddiqui reached the national Capital on Monday for the DG-level border coordination meeting with India's Border Security Force (BSF).

Four Found Dead, Cops Suspect Murder-Suicide

A family of four members were found dead at an apartment in Mysuru city of Karnataka on Monday, with the police suspecting that a 45-year-old man allegedly killed his mother, wife and son before claiming his own life.

China Condemns U.S. After Line on Taiwan Removed From Govt Site

China condemned the United States on Monday for removing a reference to the status of Taiwan from the State Department website, urging Washington to \"correct its mistakes\".

As US Clears Rana Extradition, Focus on 6 Other Conspirators

With Pakistani-Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana facing imminent extradition to India following US approval, there is renewed attention on six other alleged conspirators of the 2008 Mumbai attacks, who remain in Pakistan without facing significant legal consequences, senior Indian security officials say.

Sub-Inspector Who 'Aided' Businessman's Killers Arrested

The Special Cell of Delhi Police has arrested a sub-inspector for allegedly aiding the killers of a businessman, who was shot dead in the Farsh Bazar area of Shahdara over \"mistaken identity,\" sources said on Monday.

Aid politics and national interest

Clarity over disbursal of USAID funds will help avoid conspiracies about Indian electoral system

Now, BWGs Told to Register With MCD

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) on Monday said that it will now be mandatory for the Bulk Waste Generators (BWGs) in the city to register with the civic body and ensure waste disposal as per the Solid Waste Management (SWM) rules.

Odisha CM Presents ₹2.9L-Cr Budget With Agri, Irrigation Focus

The Mohan Charan Majhi-led BJP government in Odisha on Thursday presented its first-full budget for the year 2025-26 with a ₹2.90 lakh crore outlay and several new schemes apart from renaming of a few schemes in force during the previous BJD regime.

Music body seeks to intervene in HC hearing vs OpenAI

The Delhi high court on Monday issued notice in an application filed by Indian Music Industry (IMI) and its affiliates T-Series and Saregama, seeking intervention in the news agency Asian News International (ANI)'s copyright suit against OpenAI, alleging unauthorised use of its original news content by the US-based firm.

Sam Pitroda's China Remarks Spark Row, Cong Distances Itself

The Congress on Monday sought to distance itself from Indian Overseas Congress chief Sam Pitroda's remarks on China saying that his views did not align with that of the party, even as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) accused the opposition party of harbouring a hateful agenda for the country.

ED Urges Delhi HC To Defer Hearing In Jain's PMLA Case

The Delhi high court on Monday sought the response of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and former Delhi minister Satyendra Jain on a plea moved by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) seeking a stay on the trial court proceedings in a 2017 money laundering case until it files a supplementary charge-sheet.

Paper Leak Claims 'Baseless', Aim To Create Panic: CBSE

The Central Board of Secondary Education on Monday termed the rumors regarding paper leaks in the ongoing board examinations as \"baseless\", saying that the rumors were \"intended to create unnecessary panic among students and parents\".

Prolonged pretrial jail erodes public trust: SC

Prolonged pretrial incarceration due to delays in trials not only violates an accused person's fundamental rights but also erodes public trust in the judicial system, the Supreme Court emphasised, urging courts across the country to ensure that the process of justice is not derailed by procedural inefficiencies.

Russia says no point in inviting Europeans to talks on Ukraine

Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov said on Monday he saw no reason for Europeans to take part in Ukraine truce talks, accusing them of wanting to \"continue war\" in Ukraine.

Row over student's death at KIIT, Nepal sends team

The death of a Nepali student at the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) in Odisha triggered a controversy on Monday after the institution allegedly cracked down on students protesting against the incident and evicted them from the hostel, prompting the Nepal's Prime Minister to intervene.

New Measures at 60 Stations, Says Vaishnaw

Two days after at least 18 people died in a stampede at New Delhi Railway Station, Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday said that taking lessons from the \"unfortunate\" incident, Indian Railways (IR) is set to create holding areas at 60 railway stations, including the New Delhi station, over the next six months.

Pak National With 'Links' To Gogoi's Wife Booked

The Assam Police on Monday filed an FIR against Pakistani national Ali Tauqeer Sheikh for trying to disrupt communal harmony and working against the nation's interest by commenting on India's internal affairs on social media, chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said, amid controversy over Sheikh's links with Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi's wife, Elizabeth.

Foundation for layered India-America relations

The first engagement between the two countries' leaders in Trump's second term met most expectations. Now, resolve differences over trade and immigration

India, US Set Roadmap for Trade Pact Talks in March

Negotiations to cover manufacturing and farm sectors; focus on fair, equitable terms

No capable leader in BJP to run govt in Capital: Atishi

Outgoing chief minister Atishi and Delhi AAP convener Gopal Rai on Monday questioned the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the delay in naming the chief minister of Delhi even 10 days after the party won a majority in Delhi assembly elections, results of which were declared on February 8.

Excise policies face CAG scrutiny in report

The Comptroller and Auditor General's (CAG) audit report on Delhi's liquor policy between 2017 and 2022 flagged multiple violations in quality control, licensing, pricing, and systemic enforcement failures within the system, according to officials familiar with the findings of the agency.

Experts: Most Delhi buildings still lag on safety compliance

Millions of people across NCR were jolted early Monday morning by tremors from a 4.0 magnitude earthquake in Dhaula Kuan, reigniting concerns over Delhi’s lack of earthquake preparedness and building safety norms.