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How Maoism-hit landscape of C'garh changed this year
As recently as three years ago, no one would have imagined that one could enter Puvarti village of Sukma district without permission from the Maoists.
Azerbaijan crash calls for a thorough probe
Russia's statements over the downing of the Azerbaijani commercial aircraft last week throw up more questions than they answer about an incident in which 38 unsuspecting lives were lost.
Proactive regulation can fight AI washing menace
With the growing reach of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across sectors, concerns have centered on transparency and accountability in the deployment of the technology. However, one area that hasn't received the needed focus is deceptive AI-related claims by companies—what is called AI washing.
How the West's world order lost wider trust
Dualities are commonplace in international politics. Most countries do and say different things in different situations.
Prime Minister Who Let His Actions Speak
Manmohan Singh was a man of few words, and he uttered those precious few words very softly. Opponents used this to paint him as weak, but there are enough instances to the contrary
Protests erupt over annulment of nine Rajasthan districts
Protests erupted across Rajasthan on Sunday, a day after the BJP-led government annulled nine districts and three divisions formed by the previous Congress government in the state.
Modi's principal secy fondly recalls 'professor' Singh from Delhi college
Mishra said his memories with Singh date back to when the latter was teaching at DSE
Jaishankar to Visit Qatar This Week, Review Bilateral Ties
External affairs minister S Jaishankar will visit Qatar this week for meetings with the West Asian country's top leadership to review bilateral ties and discuss regional issues, the external affairs ministry said on Sunday.
As court deadline nears, Dallewal continues fast
With less than 48 hours left in the December 31 deadline for the Punjab government to comply with the Supreme Court's directive to persuade farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, whose indefinite hunger strike entered its 34th day on Sunday, to accept medical aid, no breakthrough could be achieved till late in the night despite intensified efforts by the state government.
India Under Constant Threats: Defence Minister
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday termed India a \"not very lucky\" nation on the security front and urged soldiers to keep a sharp eye on internal and external foes who, he said, are always active.
India's Latest Warship to Reach Country in Mid-Feb
INS Tushil, the country's latest stealth missile frigate that was commissioned into the Indian Navy at the Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad, Russia on December 9, is expected to reach the country's western coast in mid-February, officials aware of the development said on Sunday.
U.P. Man Held for Rape of 5-Year-Old Niece After Brief Encounter: Cops
A man was arrested following an encounter for allegedly raping his five-year-old niece in Shravasti, police said on Sunday.
3 Weeks, 3 States Later, Tigress Zeenat Caught
Tigress Zeenat, which kept forest officials on their toes for 20 days after leaving Simlipal Tiger Reserve in Odisha, was finally tranquillized and captured at Bankura district in West Bengal on Sunday afternoon.
Akhilesh Bats For Ballot Voting, Says EVMs Not 'Trustworthy'
Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday called for elections to be conducted using ballot papers as he cited a lack of trust in electronic voting machines (EVMs).
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Proust Questionnaire with a fellow citizen
Kejriwal writes to ECI on 12K 'voter changes' in New Delhi
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of adopting a three-pronged strategy to manipulate voters' list in his home segment, the New Delhi assembly constituency, and wrote to the Election Commission of India (ECI) about an \"unusual spike\" in additions and deletions to electoral rolls.
Sisodia Releases Edu Manifesto For Jangpura
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and former deputy chief minister (CM) Manish Sisodia on Sunday released an education manifesto for his Jangpura constituency, promising new schools and foreign language courses.
Union Min, AAP MP Tussle Again on Rohingya Issue
Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Sunday accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Delhi of helping Rohingya immigrants to settle in the Capital for votes, saying \"it would be better for a democracy if their names are cut from the voter list.\"
'Misleading', says transport dept on CM arrest allegation
REBUTTAL COMES ON THE HEELS OF OTHER DEPTS SAYING TWO SCHEMES WERE NOT NOTIFIED
Police to take action over data collection by parties
Delhi Police commissioner Sanjay Arora issued an order on Saturday, directing personnel to maintain a strict vigil on any activities of \"political canvassing,\" while mentioning the AAP's Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana.
Residents flock to popular bazars on last weekend before New Year
Gearing up for the New Year, residents across the Capital turned up in large numbers at prominent markets and restaurants over the weekend to avail of discounts and do their year-end shopping.
Women's rights, monsoon, infra: HC's key rulings
ON JANUARY 8, THE COURT TOOK A GRIM VIEW OF THE RISING INSTANCES OF WOMEN BEING KILLED FOR GIVING BIRTH TO GIRLS
DPCC Penalises DJB, Pvt Firm ₹17L for Untreated STP Discharge
Delhi Jal Board (DJB) and a private company operating the Kondli sewage treatment plant (STP) were penalised ₹17 lakh for failing to meet permissible standards and discharging sewage directly into the Yamuna, the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) told the National Green Tribunal (NGT).
Green cremation on rise, facilities to be scaled up
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) plans to build nine furnaces in non-conventional CNG and electric green crematoriums next year as green cremations now account for 9% of the total cremations in the Capital every year, officials said on Sunday.
2024 clocked highest PM2.5 since '19: Data
The annual average concentration of PM2.5 (particulate matter having a diameter of 2.5 microns or less), a key pollutant responsible for Delhi's annual pollution cycle, clocked a five-year high till December 25, according to data provided by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Brace for colder days; night temp may dip sharply: IMD
The Capital recorded yet another chilly and grey day, with the maximum temperature remaining below the normal on Sunday as icy-cold winds blew across the city.
Police Detain 46 Illegal B'Deshi Immigrants Across Capital
The Delhi Police apprehended 46 Bangladeshi nationals between December 10 and December 28 as part of a two-month drive to deport illegal immigrants, officers said on Sunday.
Gurugram schools shut till January 15
Gurugram has shut all private and government schools from January 1 to 15, 2025, citing the ongoing cold wave.
Isro To Launch Year-End Spadex Mission Today
The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) will launch its year-end mission, Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX), on Monday from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR in Sriharikota.
Trump Sides With Musk as H-1B Visa Debate Splits MAGA Further
President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday sided with key supporter and billionaire tech CEO Elon Musk in a public dispute over the use of the H-1B visa, saying he fully backs the programme for foreign tech workers that some of his supporters have opposed.