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India, China hold 1st diplomatic dialogue since disengagement

India and China on Thursday held the first meeting of a key mechanism for handling border affairs since the disengagement at Demchok and Depsang, and agreed to maintain peace and tranquillity on the disputed frontier in line with bilateral agreements and protocols.

Prof George wins GD Birla scientific research award

Professor Subi Jacob George has been selected for the 34th GD Birla Award for Scientific Research in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the field of supramolecular chemistry, the KK Birla Foundation said in an official statement on Thursday.

UP plans to amend Madrasa Act to align with SC judgment

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR MINORITY WELFARE, MUSLIM WAQF AND HAJ, DANISH AZAD ANSARI, SAID THAT NOTHING WAS FINALISED IN RELATION TO AMENDMENT

Odisha plans ban on beef: Law minister

POLICE SAID OVER 200 INCIDENTS OF CATTLE TRAFFICKING HAVE BEEN REPORTED IN THE STATE OVER THE LAST 4 YEARS

CENTRAL EXPERT PANEL TO LOOK INTO J&J IMPLANT COMPENSATIONS

The Union ministry of health and family welfare has reconstituted the central committee of experts to look into applications from Indians eligible for compensation from Johnson & Johnson for faulty hip implants, according to people familiar with the matter.

Woman dies at 'Pushpa-2' screening, actor booked

A 35-year-old woman died and her son (nine) was hospitalized due to asphyxiation during a stampede-like situation at a film theatre in Hyderabad during the premiere show of actor Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2: The Rule, police said on Thursday, adding a case has been registered against the Telugu superstar and theatre management.

Hours after taking oath, CM declares Ladki Bahin review

The scrutiny will be on the lines of the PM Kisan Yojana, where the ineligible beneficiaries gave up their benefit on their own DEVENDRA FADNAVIS, Maharashtra chief minister

11 J'khand ministers take oath as Soren expands cabinet

A week after Hemant Soren was sworn in as Jharkhand's chief minister, his 11-member cabinet was sworn in on Thursday by the Jharkhand governor.

Shinde, Ajit face similar tasks inside and outside the govt

BOTH DEPUTY CMS WILL AIM TO STRENGTHEN THEIR PARTIES, GARNER NUMBERS IN LOCAL POLLS AND ENSURE THEIR RIVAL FACTIONS ARE DECIMATED

Parl clears bill to replace 1934 aviation legislation

Parliament, on Thursday, passed the Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, 2024 bill.

In major overhaul, UGC unveils draft regulation

UGC plans major reforms

Central team to attend Kerala priest's ordination at Vatican

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the visit of a high-level Indian delegation to Vatican City to attend the elevation of Monsignor George Jacob Koovakad, a priest originally from Kerala, to the rank of cardinal.

Gunman acted alone, wanted to kill Badal for his 'sins': Cops

Narain Singh Chaura, who attempted to assassinate former deputy chief minister Sukhbir Badal at the Golden Temple, acted alone and was \"self-motivated\", preliminary police investigation revealed, even as Badal returned on Thursday to take up sewadar duty as part of his atonement.

Raju's biskut machine

A winter-time sighting

Hry cautioned over liquor sale post 12am

The Punjab and Haryana high court on Thursday cautioned the Haryana government over the sale of liquor into the late hours of the night at bars and pubs in two districts—Gurugram and Faridabad—but stopped short of issuing directions to the state over the matter.

Pernod Ricard broke law to boost mkt share

THE ENFORCEMENT DIRECTORATE IN JANUARY 2023 ACCUSED PRI OF ENGAGING IN MONEY LAUNDERING

NEW PAEDIATRIC ENDOSCOPY SUITE AT SAFDARJUNG HOSPITAL OPENS

The government-run Safdarjung hospital has launched a dedicated paediatric endoscopy suite that offers both diagnostic and therapeutic services for children with gastrointestinal and hepatology (liver-related) disorders.

FOUR 'MINORS' ATTACK FLOWER SELLERS IN KALKAJI, HELD

The Delhi Police have apprehended four teenagers for allegedly attacking and grievously injuring two men near Kalkaji Mandir Metro station, officers said on Thursday.

₹1k, free bus rides: AAP woos women in election pitch

ECI DATA SHOWED THAT 6.6 MN WOMEN WERE REGISTERED AS VOTERS IN DELHI IN 2020, AND 4.1 MN VOTED IN THE POLLS THAT YEAR

'Cable theft' disrupts Metro's Blue Line ops

NEW DELHI: A suspected cable theft on the Delhi Metro's Blue Line heading towards Noida Electronic City/Vaishali threw operations out of gear for over seven hours and led to major inconvenience for commuters, especially office-goers, as trains got delayed, and stations and coaches were seen tightly packed with people, officials aware of the matter said.

Grap down to Stage 2; schools set to reopen

THE LIFTED CURBS INCLUDE BANS ON PRIVATE C&D ACTIVITIES, AND ON THE USE OF BS-3 PETROL AND BS-4 DIESEL VEHICLES

AAP suppressed Oppn voice in assembly: BJP

Leader of Opposition in the Delhi assembly, Vijender Gupta, in a press conference on Thursday accused the AAP government of suppressing the opposition's voice and misleading the court over the issue of tabling CAG reports in the recently culminated session of the Delhi Assembly.

AAP's Ram Niwas Goel quits electoral politics; to complete term as speaker

Assembly speaker Ram Niwas Goel, 76, has announced his retirement from electoral politics months before Delhi elections are due in February, citing his advanced age and health concerns.

Labourers say not paid in full in Grap period

Labour unions in Delhi on Thursday said there are 1.21 million workers that the Delhi government has not considered for compensation during periods when construction activities are halted due to pollution.

Ex-Shahdara MLA Shunty joins AAP

Former Shahdara MLA and ex-MCD councillor Jitender Singh Shunty, 62, joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Thursday.

SC lifts Grap 4 pollution curbs in Delhi-NCR

The Supreme Court on Thursday ended restrictions under Stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (Grap) in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR), with the Capital's air quality index (AQI) \"moderate\" for the second straight day, even as the bench urged the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to lower the thresholds for the two most stringent sections of the anti-pollution plan by 50 AQI points.

LG directs probe of 3 revenue dept officials

Delhi lieutenant governor (LG) VK Saxena on Thursday approved an investigation by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) against three revenue department officials under section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption (POC) Act, 1988, officials in the LG's office said.

AQI stays moderate, blue skies in city for second day in a row

For the second consecutive day, Delhi residents enjoyed clear blue skies and improved air quality, as the city remained in the \"moderate\" zone on Thursday.

Man crushed under truck near Sarai Kale Khan

THE DRIVER OF THE TRUCK FLED THE ACCIDENT SCENE, AND WAS LATER ARRESTED, POLICE OFFICERS SAID

Confrontation with dad triggered triple murder

How a birthday party led to three murders