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Will implement 1978 anti-conversion law soon: Arunachal CM
The Arunachal Pradesh government will soon implement the Arunachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act, 1978 — which prohibits religious conversion by coercion, inducement or other fraudulent means — by framing its corresponding rules, chief minister Pema Khandu has announced.
Launch of Delhi RRTS stretch postponed
The inauguration of a 13-km stretch of the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, scheduled for December 29, has been postponed indefinitely, police officers aware of the matter said on Saturday.
'Sheesh Mahal' to be main plank for polls: BJP
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday said that the controversy over the \"exorbitant expenditure\" on refurbishing the Flag Staff Road bungalow where Arvind Kejriwal lived during his tenure as chief minister is going to be a key issue during the upcoming 2025 assembly elections.
Fire At Sw Delhi Factory Leaves 6 Workers Injured
A massive fire broke out at a snack factory in southwest Delhi's Najafgarh area on Saturday morning, leaving six workers injured, police said.
'Cash for Vote' Claim: AAP Holds Protest Against Parvesh Singh
The women's wing of the Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) state unit staged a protest outside Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Parvesh Sahib Singh's house on Saturday, alleging he was distributing cash to women in the New Delhi assembly constituency in exchange for votes.
NCP Releases First List of 11 Candidates for Delhi Polls
The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) on Saturday released its first list of 11 candidates for the upcoming Delhi assembly polls.
Cong complains 'non-govt officials' collecting data, LG orders inquiry
The office of lieutenant governor VK Saxena has written to the Delhi police commissioner and the chief secretary, asking them to conduct an inquiry into the collection of personal details and forms by non-government officials for supposed state schemes, and to also inform the Election Commission of India about data collection.
PTM Held at 1,500 Delhi Govt Schools
The Delhi government on Saturday organised parent-teacher meetings (PTM) across 1,500 government schools in the Capital, party functionaries said.
DERC revises surcharge, bills set to be cheaper
The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) has reduced the power purchase adjustment cost (PPAC) — a surcharge component in electricity bills — by nearly half, which will likely result in lower bills for consumers in parts of the city, people aware of the matter said on Friday.
DU Panel Gives Nod to Gita Courses
Delhi University's academic council on Friday approved the introduction of optional value addition courses (VACs) on Viksit Bharat (developed India) and the Bhagavad Gita amid dissent by some members on their content.
Man duped of ₹8.5L
A 62-year-old man alleged on Friday that he was scammed of ₹8.5 lakh after being promised a job following an online interview, police said.
Hotels, Eateries to Remain Open 24 Hours Amid Rise in Tourist Influx: Govt
Ahead of the New Year, the Uttarakhand government has allowed all hotels and restaurants in the state to remain open for 24 hours.
Road accidents claim 169 lives in state since June 15 this year
At least 169 people died in bus accidents in Uttarakhand since June 15 this year, where snaking, narrow roads on mountainous terrain often make transit treacherous, especially during the monsoons and winters, when poor visibility makes difficult journeys even tougher.
200kg Drugs Found in Less Than One Week in Nainital, Almora: Cops
Nearly 200 kg of narcotic substances have been recovered in less than a week at Ramnagar in Nainital and Bhatrojkhan in Almora districts, police officers aware of the matter said on Saturday.
India, Nepalese Officials to Clear Kali River Debris
Debris Deposited in the Kali River After Nepal Constructed a Protection Wall on Its Side
Farmers Upbeat Over Spell of Winter Rains
HARIDWAR: With the first spell of rainfall lashing Kumaon and Garhwal division for past two days this winter, farmers have expressed their pleasure over the phenomenon.
Joint team to probe Jain temple theft
A joint police and crime investigation unit (CIU) has been formed to nab the accused in a major theft at the Jain temple located at Sarvgyan Mohalla in Manglaur, senior police officers aware of the matter said on Saturday.
EAM, Trump's NSA Pick Waltz Discuss India-US Partnership
External affairs minister S Jaishankar held a meeting with the next US National Security Advisor, Michael Waltz on Friday evening (local time) during his visit to the United States.
Nagal Continues To Stay Away From Davis Cup
India's singles No. 1 Sumit Nagal continues to remain absent from national duty as his name was missing from the team's upcoming Davis Cup World Group I play-off tie against Togo, to be held in New Delhi in February.
Back in hockey, Ward hopes to shine in HIL
Sam Ward can easily be spotted on a hockey turf, wading past defenders as a skater would glide on ice, but what really sets the 33-year-old apart is his mask.
Tough beginning for world No. 1 Carlsen; Raunak stuns Firouzja
World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen had a torrid start to the World Rapid and Blitz Championship, losing in one round and escaping with draws in two others to end Day 1 of the rapid event at 2.5/5 in New York.
Jayasuriya aims to make SL cricket happening again
Yet, his impact is already evident.
With a bit of luck and lots of faith, you can get back to scoring big runs: Smith
You are one of the best batters on the planet and then, the centuries dry up. That's how fickle form can sometimes be.
Rohit's insipid captaincy lets Australia take control
It was a slow trudge out, with head bowed, for India's captain Rohit Sharma. The imagery just fit. He had just been dismissed for 3, trying to play a tentative pull shot that was a cross between something you play in gully cricket and how a tailender usually responds to a short ball.
Renuka and Deepti star as India women sweep ODI series vs WI
Renuka Thakur and Deepti Sharma delivered a bowling masterclass to trounce West Indies by five wickets and seal a dominant victory in the third and final ODI of the series at the Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara on Friday.
Azerbaijan Airlines 'Thought the Plane Would Fall Apart' Plane Crashed Due to 'External Interference'
The Azerbaijan Airlines plane that crashed in Kazakhstan this week suffered physical \"external interference\", the airline and Azerbaijan's transport minister said, on Friday, citing preliminary results of an investigation, adding to speculation it was hit by a Russian air defense system.
Rupee Falls to Record Low as Dollar Bids Spike
The rupee fell to an all-time low on Friday, as maturing non-deliverable forwards and currency futures boosted dollar demand, while the sharp fall led to panic dollar buying by importers.
Israel Burns the Last Functioning Hospital in Gaza
Israeli troops stormed one of the last hospitals operating in northern Gaza, on Friday, igniting fires and forcing many staff and patients outside to strip in winter weather, the territory's health ministry said.
2 Leaders Impeached in 3 Weeks as Turmoil Continues in South Korea
The crisis has rattled financial markets and disrupted Seoul's diplomacy efforts with partners like the U.S., all while the country's facing mounting economic challenges
Brazil Says Workers at China's BYD Site 'Trafficking Victims'
Authorities in Brazil said on Friday they are probing Chinese auto giant BYD and one of its contractors for suspected \"trafficking\" of Chinese workers building a factory in the South American country.