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Waqf committee draft report ready. Oppn seeks extension in deadline

The draft report of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill is complete, Chairman Jagdambika Pal announced on Thursday, following extensive discussions with the Minority Affairs Ministry.

BJP says Congress 'trying to damage economy as Oppn demands JPC probe

The bribes were reportedly aimed at securing overpriced solar power contracts

‘Even Ajmal Kasab was given a fair trial’, says SC in Yasin Malik case

CBI RAISES SECURITY CONCERNS OVER TRANSFERRING MALIK TO JAMMU

Centre lists 16 Bills including Waqf Bill for winter session of Parliament

The government has scheduled 16 Bills for the winter session of Parliament beginning Monday, including amendments to the Waqf Act and five new proposals.

India slams Canadian report on Nijjar murder plot, calls it 'smear campaign'

The report by The Globe cmd Mail claimed Modi, National Security Advisor, and External Affairs Minister were informed of the plot targeting Niiiar

AAP releases first list of 11 candidates for Delhi Assembly election

SET STAGE FOR A FULL-SCALE CAMPAIGN

ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Hamas leaders

The International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrants Thursday for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and senior Hamas officials, accusing them of war crimes and crimes against humanity related to the Gaza war and the October 2023 attacks.

Team India retains women's ACT hockey title with win over China

Young striker Deepika turned out to be the star once again with a fine reverse hit goal as India retained their women's Asian Champions Trophy title after edging past Olympic silver medallist China 1-0 in a pulsating final here Wednesday.

Aryan to debut as director with Netflix series

The upcoming web series will be released in 2025

Abhijit Majumder assumes charge as Director (Finance) of Oil India Limited

Abhijit Majumder assumed charge as Director (Finance) on the Board of Oil India Limited (OIL) on November 20, 2024. He succeeded Harish Madhav who superannuated from the company on June 30, 2024.

Apple India net profit up 23% to Rs 2,746 cr in FY24

iPhone maker Apple India posted a 23 per cent increase in net profit to Rs 2,745.7 crore in the financial year 2023-24, according to a company's regulatory filing shared by Tofler.

India joins Russia on concerns over plastic trade rules at WTO

India has joined Russia to raise a concern regarding potential conflicts between future global rules on trade in plastics products and WTO norms, an official said on Wednesday.

Centre revises incentive scheme for directors, senior executives of PSBs

The eligibility of banks for the scheme will be assessed by a governmentappointed committee

SC: Telecos can claim tax credit for excise duties paid on towers, infra

In a relief to mobile service providers, the Supreme Court on Wednesday held that the telecom companies can take the benefit of CENVAT credit for payment of service tax on the output services rendered by them.

Inform passengers on flight delays: Aviation Min to airlines

Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu on Wednesday held a review meeting with various stakeholders on fog preparedness and asked airlines to proactively inform passengers about flight delays as well as ensure check-in counters are fully staffed to help minimise travel disruptions.

'Israel kills 36 people in Syria'

Syria's state-run media said a strike on the country's historic town of Palmyra on Wednesday killed 36 people and wounded more than 50, an attack that Damascus has blamed on Israel.

US vetoes UN resolution seeking ceasefire in Gaza

Because there’s no link to hostage release

US Embassy in Kyiv shuts due to Russian air attack threat

The US Embassy in Kyiv said it would stay closed on Wednesday after receiving a warning of a potentially significant Russian air attack on the Ukrainian capital.

COP29: Finance COP face rocky finale

Three years of painstaking negotiations to craft a new climate finance package for the developing world now hinge on the final 48 hours of the UN climate conference.

Sentinel of privacy

‘The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, balances privacy rights with lawful data processing—establishing regulations for consent, security, and erasure while addressing modern challenges in India’s digital and Al-driven era

An uncompromisable entitlement

Education and health are two primary pillars of national as well as individual development.

Melodious extravaganza

The MeloTea Fest, a community policing initiative by Darjeeling Police, casts a spotlight on Darjeeling’s culture, tea, and tourism through thematic circuits, regional empowerment, and economic-cultural grozth

A 'chance encounter': Karnataka top cop says ☐ taking down Naxal leader was unplanned

‘Dreaded’ Vikram Gowda was shot dead by the Anti-Naxal Force in a last-resort action

'Why not car sensors." ISRO chief on shunning imports & making in India

ISRO chairman S Somanath on Wednesday highlighted the need to manufacture car sensors domestically instead of relying on imports.

Over 10 Bills passed in this session: Haryana Vidhan Sabha Speaker

In the first session of the 15th Haryana Legislative Assembly, the proceedings lasted for 26 hours and 19 minutes in a total of five meetings, with Speaker Harvinder Kalyan that continuous efforts will be made to increase the quality of legislative work in future.

Unity in Sanatan Dharma is paramount, divided we fall: Yogi

Highlighting the construction of the grand Lord Ram temple in Ayodhya and the importance of unity in Sanatan Dharma, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said the task which had been stalled for 500 years, for which countless generations made sacrifices, was completed in just two years.

Double whammy for HP govt as HC orders closure of 18 HPTDC hotels by Nov 25; panic among employees

Taking a strong stance on the consistently lossmaking Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC) properties, the Himachal Pradesh High Court on Tuesday ordered the closure of 18 hotels, which also include the Chail Palace and Naggar Castle (Kullu).

Chha'garh CM demands bolstering air connectivity

Chhattisgarh capital Raipur will soon get direct air connectivity with Singapore and Dubai with Union Civil Aviation minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu accepting the demand raised by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai.

SC gives 8 weeks to Manipur to respond to plea challenging ILP

The Supreme Court on Wednesday granted eight weeks to the Manipur government to respond to a plea challenging the system of Inner Line Permit (ILP) in the state.

Wife entitled to same benefits as in matrimonial home amid divorce: SC

Enhances interim maintenance to estranged wife of a cardiologist