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After 27 yrs, SC clears man of rape charges

The Supreme Court has set aside the conviction of a man who underwent a 27-year-long legal ordeal for allegedly kidnapping and raping a woman — who is now his wife of 21 years and the mother of their four children — noting that continuing to uphold his conviction would cause greater injustice, given the peculiar circumstances of the case.

Leave Gaza to Palestinians

Trump's proposal to develop the territory without its legitimate residents is a fraught idea

Services PMI falls to lowest in 2 years

Growth in India's services activity, as measured by the services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), fell to its lowest in over two years in January due to muted demand and softer increase in sales and output, according to a release from S&P Global on Wednesday.

Milkipur, Erode seats log over 65% turnouts

Bypolls to the Milkipur assembly constituency in Uttar Pradesh and Erode East in Tamil Nadu concluded on Wednesday with each recording 65.35% and 67.97% turnouts, respectively, according to provisional data released by the Election Commission till 11pm.

PARTY PICKS TO DIRECTLY CONTEST HRY CIVIC POLLS

In a first, Haryana political parties will directly field candidates in civic polls barring the mayor's post, as the Haryana State Election Commission on Tuesday announced the polls will be held on March 2, ending a 27-month-long gap since the term of last Municipal Corporation of Gurugram expired.

Trump withdraws US from key UN bodies

Gaza proposal: Don rattles the world

SC urges CJI to clarify rule on surrender exemptions

THE BENCH CALLED FOR UNIFORMITY IN ADHERENCE TO SUPREME COURT RULES, 2013, THAT LAYS DOWN THE PROCEDURE IN THE MATTER

Capital's Who's Who Exercise Franchise

Several prominent political leaders and bureaucrats in Delhi came out in the early morning hours to vote and motivate others to vote in the assembly elections.

Pakistani Hindu Refugees Vote For The First Time In Delhi Elections

At a polling booth in Majnu Ka Tilla, 50-year-old Reshma pressed the button on the electronic voting machine with a sense of pride. For the first time in her life, she cast her vote — not just to choose a leader but for her family's future, she said.

NSE expects Sebi to act again to curb F&O frenzy

India's top stock exchange is on the watchout for fresh measures from the stock market regulator to cool the derivatives frenzy, even as a slew of recent measures begins to take effect.

Palestinians snub Trump, vow to stay in Gaza's ruins

Gazans criticised US President Donald Trump's plan to take over the Gaza Strip and resettle Palestinians elsewhere, vowing to never leave the ruins of their homes in the coastal enclave that Trump wants to turn into a \"Riviera of the Middle East\".

Global warming: 2°C goal 'dead', says top scientist

Holding long-term global warming to 2°C—the fallback target of the Paris climate accord—is now \"impossible,\" according to a stark new analysis published by leading scientists.

One month on the road and ₹1cr later, mother-son's American dreams crash

Lovepreet Kaur and her 10-year-old son left their village in Punjab's Kapurthala district, carrying little more than hope of reuniting with her husband in America. By February 1, they would find themselves on a military transport plane back to India.

Foreign investors log record shorts before MPC meeting

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) had amassed a record 153,404 short contracts on Nifty and Bank Nifty futures as of Tuesday, a day before the Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) begins its three-day meeting (February 5-7).

I've spent the last few months learning from Arjun's games,

In an interview to HT, Pragg discusses his friendship with Erigaisi, rise of Indians, and amping up his aggression

Constitution Under Attack From BJP-RSS Combine: Rahul

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday alleged that the Constitution was under \"attack\" from the BJP-RSS combine, which, he said was trying to hoodwink people by a show of deference towards Dalit icons like BR Ambedkar.

BYJU'S DIRECTORS CONTEST NCLT RULING IN NCLAT

Suspended directors of the bankrupt edtech firm Byju's have approached the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), challenging a Bengaluru insolvency court's decision to reinstate its lenders as financial creditors while failing to rule on its ₹158 crore settlement with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

Court asks govt if motor vehicle data can be integrated to track violations

The Supreme Court has sought the Centre's response on the feasibility of having all information about motor vehicles on a single platform for swift electronic surveillance of traffic violations and data integration of over-aged, uninsured and polluting vehicles.

NAAC Debars 7 Inspection Panel Members Arrested in Graft Case

Terming the Bribery Incident 'Shocking,' NAAC Launched Probe into Past Visits by the Accused Members to Colleges and Universities

4 Noida Schools Receive Bomb Threat Mails; Hoax, Say Cops

Four private schools in Noida received bomb threat emails on Wednesday morning, but after thorough searches, police declared them hoaxes.

Resolve Payment Issues Under Jai Bheem Scheme: HC

The Delhi high court has observed that the welfare department for scheduled castes, scheduled tribes, other backward classes, and minorities was taking steps to resolve payment issues under the Jai Bhim Mukhyamantri Pratibha Vikas Yojna.

Minor Sexually Assaulted In Goa, One Arrested

The Goa police have arrested a 59-year-old man on charges of sexually assaulting an 11-year-old boy at Tivim in north Goa, police said.

National Games: Suruchi, rising star of pistol shooting

A Phogat is making waves in Indian sport, but not in wrestling. Suruchi Phogat's early brush with wrestling ended with injury, and she shifted to shooting for good.

We need growth, but also harmony

Septuagenarians Haaji Hafizulla Khan, Mohammed Haji Kabar, and Fatima Khan cast their vote gleefully at a school in Lajpat Nagar — they said they are happy with candidate as he \"always\" takes care of minorities in their area.

Terrorism Won't Dent China Ties: Pak Prez Zardari

Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari said on Wednesday that his country's friendship with China has \"gone through ups and downs\" but it won't be broken down by extremist attacks that have killed Chinese nationals.

Asaram's 4 aides booked for molestation

A 56-year-old woman has accused four members of the legal team of self-styled godman and convicted rapist Asaram Bapu's Jodhpur Ashram of molesting her, police officials said on Wednesday.

Focus on IAF's transport fleet ahead of Aero India

Embraer is excited to be back at Aero India as we showcase the KC-390 Millennium and broad portfolio of defence and security solutions...EMBRAER DEFENSE AND SECURITY

Symbol of Peace: Tributes Pour In for Aga Khan

A wave of sorrow swept the Shia Ismaili community on Tuesday night with news of the passing of Prince Karim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan IV, the 49th hereditary imam of the community.

Lessons from history for republic of rajas

The history of monarchies remains pertinent for the modern republic: Where there are political dynasties, evils of disunity and incompetence are never far behind

Uttarakhand registers first live-in couple under the UCC regulations

WHILE A COUPLE HAS SUCCESSFULLY REGISTERED UNDER UCC, FIVE APPLICATIONS ARE STILL IN THE PROCESS, THE U'KHAND HOME SECRETARY SAID