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'First restore normalcy then form peace pane'
Manipur has been roiled by ethnic clashes since May 3 between Meitei and Kuki communities that have claimed at least 105 lives, injured more than 300, displaced over 40,000 and damaged close to 2,000 houses.
Govt unveils ₹7.5k-cr project for renovation of Cochin Port
The Union government on Sunday rolled out a major infrastructure development plan at Cochin Port, part of a ₹7,500 crore push to modernise fishing and sea harbours funded partly by the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY)-Blue Revolution programme.
Will contest Lok Sabha polls from Kaiserganj seat, says Brij Bhushan
Former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who is facing allegations of sexual harassment of athletes, including one minor, on Sunday said he will contest the Lok Sabha elections from Kaiserganj in Uttar Pradesh again.
Muslim leaders to hold mahapanchayat over 'targeting' of community in U'khand
Muslim religious leaders in Uttarakhand's Dehradun have called for a \"mahapanchayat\" on June 18 to protest what they said is \"increasing targeting\" of their community, days after traders belonging to the minority group in Uttarkashi were asked to shut shops and leave the state amid communal tension.
Nomination filing for rural polls to be videotaped, says Bengal EC
The nomination process for the single-phase polls - to be held on July 8 -began on Friday and has been marked by clashes between workers of different parties.
All Phase 4 metro stations to have platform screen doors
All stations being constructed as part of the Delhi Metro's Phase 4 expansion will come equipped with platform screen doors (PSDs) to ensure passengers' safety, officials aware of the decision said on Wednesday.
Police say both knives used in east Delhi murders recovered, were bought for ₹70
Twenty-eight-year-old Kishan, and his 26-year-old cousin, Ankit Kumar Singh Rajput, arrested last week for the alleged double murder in east Delhi's Krishna Nagar, had used two kitchen knives and not one, as was suspected earlier, the Delhi Police said on Sunday.
DDA to ready 17,800 flats in a yr
The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) is set to launch schemes to allot 17,829 flats in various categories in two phases over the next year, according to Subhasish Panda, vice-chairperson, DDA.
22 out of 35 sewage treatment plants do not meet standards
Data gathered by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) in May showed that 22 out of the 35 sewage treatment plants (STPs) presently operational in the city do not meet one or more of the prescribed standards, which may impact Yamuna's water quality.
'Ill-mannered nawab': BJP slams CM over PM remark
The Bharatiya Janata Party took strong objection to the alleged derogatory remarks against the Prime Minister by Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal during a rally on Sunday, while also charging ministers of his Aam Aadmi Party of large-scale corruption.
Loo, humidity give city a real feel of 43°C: IMD
The Capital on Sunday reeled under a combination of humidity and hot surface winds, or Loo, despite a fall in temperature. While strong surface winds of up to 30kmph are expected to continue over the next three days, light rain on June 15 and 16 will bring some respite, the weather department has predicted.
Haze returns to NYC, poised to remain until rain this week
Smoke and haze from the worst Canadian wildfires on record have returned to New York City and the US Northeast and will likely linger until cleansing rains reach the region early this week.
Indian sailors detained in Africa are back home
THE SHIP, ITS CREW WERE ACCUSED OF VARIOUS CRIMES, INCLUDING OIL THEFT AND FALSELY ACCUSING THE NIGERIAN NAVY OF PIRACY
Four wrestlers share audio, visual evidence with police
Four of the six women athletes who have accused former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president and Bharatiya Janata Party MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual harassment have provided audio and visual evidence to corroborate their allegations, the police said on Sunday.
Give NDA 25+ seats in Tamil Nadu, says Shah
At least 25 National Democratic Alliance (NDA) leaders should be elected from Tamil Nadu to Parliament in the upcoming 2024 general election, Union home minister and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader said during a rally in the state’s Vellore on Sunday, adding that he was confident Prime Minister Narendra Modi would secure a third straight term at the Centre.
CM: Our fight is to save Constitution
Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday called on the people of the city to “remove an arrogant dictator” and “defeat autocracy”, as he sharpened his attack on the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led central government over an ordinance issued last month over the control of services in the national capital, saying that his is a fight to “save the Constitution”.
Munawar Faruqui clarifies he isn't shifting his focus to music
When I put a comedy video, it'll get views in 10 minutes because that's what people know me as.
Empowering hospitalised patients with 'teach-back'
Doctors are essentially teachers, derived from the Latin word docere, meaning to teach.
Suffering from insomnia? Try these Ayurvedic tips to improve sleep
SOME SIGNS OF INSOMNIA ARE INABILITY TO FALL ASLEEP, NOT FEELING WELL-RESTED, IRRITABILITY, WAKING UP DURING THE NIGHT, INABILITY TO CONCENTRATE AND TIREDNESS
'GETTING VALIDATED BY HIM BOOSTED MY CONFIDENCE'
Actor Wamiqa Gabbi credits filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj for helping her realise her potential
A cold war between Ashi and Shagun?
Unlike other co-stars you wouldn't see them posting pictures together on social media. After finishing off their scenes, the two do not even talk to each other on the set.
Shutting a revolving door
Swiatek French Open win underlines her supremacy in the women's game; first to defend title since Justine Henin in 2007
Talking point: How clean was the Green catch?
It was a big moment. Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill had got India's chase off to a blazing start.
Australia in command, Indian hopes hinge on a Kohli classic
With India needing another 280 runs on final day, Virat and Rahane will hope to build on 71-run stand
'Ukraine faces hugely worse humanitarian situation'
The humanitarian situation in Ukraine is \"hugely worse\" than before the Kakhovka dam collapsed, the UN's top aid official warned on Friday.
Boris Johnson resigns from UK parliament
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson abruptly quit as a member of parliament on Friday in a furious protest against lawmakers investigating his behaviour, reopening deep divisions in the ruling Conservative Party ahead of a general election expected next year.
4 children lost for 40 days in Amazon jungle found alive
Four Indigenous children survived an Amazon plane crash that killed three adults and then wandered on their own in the jungle for 40 days before being found alive by Colombian soldiers.
'Will give cash to 4mn women to buy phones'
The Rajasthan government will transfer cash to 4 million women beneficiaries to purchase mobile phones, procurement of which has been delayed over tendering issues, chief minister Ashok Gehlot has said.
After K'taka loss, BJP revisits its plans in poll-bound states
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)’s preparations for the upcoming set of assembly elections in five states – of which it is in power in one and part of the coalition government in another – will hinge on reaching out to the electorate with details of what the state government has delivered, instead of making central schemes the front and centre of poll campaigns, said functionaries aware of the details.
Injured migrant workers face uncertain future after accident
A week after the train tragedy at Bahanaga Bazar railway station of Odisha’s Balasore district that killed 288 passengers and injured over 1,200, Prakash Ram, a 22-year-old migrant labourer from Pathra village in Bihar’s Gopalganj district is grateful that he lives but fears for his livelihood as one of his legs have been amputated.