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BJP chalks out goals for cadres as it steps up prep for LS polls

The BJP leadership has mapped targets for the party cadre, such as enrolling new members, enlisting the support of self-help groups and non-government organisations that work for women and children, and organising conferences or \"jan sabhas\" for professionals and caste groups, as it begins preparations for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

Dalit girl from Odisha gang-raped in Vizag; Il arrested, say police

A 17-year-old Dalit girl from Kalahandi district of Odisha was allegedly gang-raped by 10 people, in separate incidents, for several days in Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam last month, the city police said on Monday, adding that ll people were later arrested in connection with the case.

90% of suspended MPs set to return to House

Ninety percent of the 146 Opposition lawmakers suspended during the tumultuous winter session of Parliament will be eligible to attend the last session, the budget one, before the Lok Sabha polls, but the remaining 10%, or 14 members of Parliament will continue to remain suspended as they face breach of privilege investigations.

Plan to launch at least 12 missions this year: Isro

After a spectacular 2023 that saw the country land a spacecraft on the Moon and launch another to study the Sun, the Indian Space Research Organisation will carry out at least 12 launches this year, surpassing previous records, chairman S Somanath said on Monday.

Truckers protest stringent penalties in accident cases

Truckers, taxi and bus operators went on a strike in several states to oppose a provision that imposes a 27 lakh penalty and up to 10-year jail term for hit-and-run cases under the newly cleared Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita criminal code, on the grounds that the law could lead to undue harassment.

Gurugram gets new officials in Hry govt reshuffle

The Haryana government on Monday began a state-wide bureaucratic reshuffle of 18 IAS officers, including several powerful officials in Gurugram, people aware of the matter said.

Only 20% of projects submitting biannual compliance report

Only 20% of all recent projects, which were awarded environmental clearances in Delhi till March last year, have managed to submit a sixmonthly compliance report, Delhi's State Environmental Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) has observed in its latest meeting.

NDMC to give 9,000 tablets to its schools

The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) announced its action plan for 2024 for the education sector on Monday.

Ggm engineer, laid off 2 weeks ago, kills wife; dies by suicide

A 30-year-old man murdered his wife, 23, at their Gurugram flat, locked the house, travelled to Ghaziabad by the Delhi Metro, and then died by suicide by jumping off the elevated Kaushambi Metro station on Monday morning, police officers aware of the matter said, adding that the accused also critically injured his toddler son before leaving his house.

As pollution levels improve, Grap stage-3 curbs revoked

Private four wheelers that operate on emission norms BS-III petrol or BS-IV diesel are now allowed to ply in Delhi and parts of National Capital Region (NCR) again, after the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in NCR lifted all restrictions under stage-3 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) on Monday.

Chilly start to 2024, max mercury levels off at 17°C

Delhi's peak daytime temperature rose slightly on Monday to 17°C, up from the 15.9°C a day earlier, as some sunshine helped break the grey days that marked the end of 2023, although strong winds meant the outdoors still felt fairly frosty.

360 fined for drunken driving on NYE: Police

The Delhi Traffic Police issued 360 challans to drivers for drunken driving on New Year's Eve, officers aware of the matter said on Monday.

Traffic snarls in Capital as Delhi ushers in 2024

Heavy, bumper-to-bumper traffic plagued the residents of Delhi on Monday as revellers celebrating the new year thronged India Gate and famous temples across the city, such as Akshardham Temple and Gurdwara Bangla Sahib.

Jewel thief in Bihar jail behind spate of heists?

What started as a routine investigation into the robbery at a Reliance Jewellery story in Dehradun on November 9- it was solved promptly with arrests the same month has pointed to the existence of a gang that focuses almost exclusively on gold and jewellery thefts, and which is run from the Beur jail in Bihar.

Nobel laureate Yunus sentenced to 6 months in jail

A labour court in Dhaka on Monday sentenced Nobel Peace Prize winner Dr Muhammad Yunus to six months in jail for violating the country's labour laws, a verdict that was termed as \"politically motivated\" by his supporters ahead of the January 7 general elections.

COP WHO WON ARJUNA AWARD FOUND DEAD IN JALANDHAR

Arjuna awardee Dalbir Singh Deol, 54, a deputy superintendent of police (DSP) in Punjab, was shot dead by unknown assailants in the early hours of Monday near Jalandhar, officials said.

'Important part of the life of a judge is to never associate yourself with a cause': CJI

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Monday defended the collegium system to appoint judges, and said if the credibility of the Supreme Court is to be protected, allocation of cases to benches cannot be driven by lawyers.

2023 2nd warmest year in India after 2016: Jan forecast 'normal'

Last year was the second-warmest on record for India since 1901, the India Meteorological Department said on Monday, and predicted the month of January will unlikely have very harsh winter conditions for most parts of the country.

Gangster Goldy Brar declared a terrorist

The Union home ministry on Monday designated Satwinder Singh, alias Goldy Brar - a close aide of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi who allegedly indulges in anti-India activities with pro-Khalistan extremist outfits in Canada - a \"terrorist\" under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, or UAPA, according to an official notification.

4 dead in fresh Manipur clashes, state govt to consider new curbs

THE KILLINGS PROMPTED STATE GOVERNMENT TO ENFORCE NIGHT CURFEW STRICTLY IN MANIPUR. OFFICIALS WILL REVIEW AND TAKE A CALL ON CURFEW MEASURES

TRUCKERS BLOCK ROADS IN 3-DAY STRIKE OVER NEW HIT-AND-RUN LAW

Truckers, taxi and bus operators went on a strike in several states to oppose a provision that imposes a 27 lakh penalty and up to 10-year jail term for hit-and-run cases under the newly cleared Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita criminal code, on the grounds that the law could lead to undue harassment.

GST COLLECTION IN DECEMBER RISES 10% Y-O-Y TO HIT €1.65L-CR

Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections totaled almost 1.65 lakh crore in December, a 10.3% year-on-year (y-o-y) increase and the sixth highest in 77 months since the new tax regime was rolled out in July 2017, on the back of a consistent performance by the Indian economy, and better compliance.

Japan counts the cost as quake rocks west coast

A powerful earthquake struck central Japan on Monday, destroying buildings, cracking open streets and sending tsunami waves over a metre (three feet) high crashing into some parts of the coast as the country was jolted into the new year with a 7.6-magnitude temblor followed by at least 27 aftershocks.

Rakul and Jackky to get married on Feb 22 in Goa?

The New Year is set to start on a happy note for actor Rakul Preet Singh and producer Jackky Bhagnani, as the couple is taking their relationship to the next stage.

Shilpa Rao is taking 'new year, new me' seriously in 2024

Shilpa Rao turned 2023 into an eventful year for herself, exploring different rhythms with tracks such as Chaleya, Kaavaalaa, Besharam Rang and Hum Aaye Hain.

LIGHTS CAMERA, ACTION: TOP 10 SHOWBIZ THRILLS OF 2024

From celebs making their love life official to new innings on screen, there's a lot in store for tinseltown fans this year

A New Year wish list: Athletes take control

Well, hello, hello, hello. Or rather goodbye, sayonara, alvida 2023. Thank you for many happy memories and no thanks for the rest of the rubbish you dished up.

Jaismine, Arundhati eye Paris 2024 berths

Mental scars take time to heal. The pounding that Jaismine Lamboria and Arundhati Choudhary received from their opponents at the Asian Games was still fresh in their minds. But it made the two young boxers work on their mindset and come out stronger in the ring.

No promises as Rafa makes injury comeback after a year

Spaniard is taking small steps in tournament play as he builds up for the Australian Open starting January 14

Arvind Panagariya becomes head of 16th Finance Commission

The government on Sunday appointed former vice-chairman of Niti Aayog and Columbia University professor Arvind Panagariya as chairman of the 16th Finance Commission, which will suggest a devolution formula for tax revenues between the Centre and states.