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US to approve $228 mn military equipment sale to Taiwan

The US State Department has approved a potential military sale to Taiwan valued at approximately USD 228 million amid heightened tensions with China, reported Focus Taiwan.

B'desh advocacy group leader held in Dhaka

Bangladesh Police have arrested a top leader of an advocacy group that was vocal in demanding trial for war criminals in the 1971 Bangladesh liberation war against Pakistan, police said on Tuesday.

ALLAHABAD HIGH COURT: SECOND PROVISIONAL ATTACHMENT NOTICE LACKING FRESH RESPONSE IS ARBITRARY

The Allahabad High Court in the case M/SRD Enterprises v.

RG Kar case: Supreme Court says, 'What CBI revealed in its report is disturbing'

The Supreme Court in the case In Re: Alleged Rape and Murder of Trainee Doctor in RG Kar Medical College Hospital, Kolkata and related issues was hearing the Suo Motu case over the RG Kar Hospital rape murder, wherein the court observed that revelations in status report filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation, CBI were 'disturbing.

Supreme Court rejects tenant's claim for ownership based on settlement with landlord: 'No transfer of title in absence of registered document'

The Supreme Court in the case Beena And Ors Versus Charan Das (D) Thr. Lrs & Ors. observed and has rejected the claim of the for ownership of the premises on the basis of a settlement with the landlord.

SC seeks CBI's response on businessman Amandeep Singh Dhall's bail plea in Delhi liquor policy case

The Supreme Court in the case Amandeep Singh Dhall v. Central Bureau of Investigation, CBI observed and has issued notice on the bail petition of Amandeep Singh Dhall, businessman and director of Brindco Sales Private Limited, in the corruption case arising out of the alleged Delhi liquor policy 'scam'.

INDIA'S AVIATION STRUGGLES: GROWTH MARRED BY ENGINE FAILURES

In 2024, GoFirst's engine failure and SpiceJet's financial struggles led to operational inefficiencies, raising concerns about aviation safety.

WOMEN'S SAFETY: HALF-CENTURY OF SHATTERED PROMISES

On a chilling November night in 1973, the corridors of Mumbai's King Edward Memorial Hospital bore witness to a tragedy that would haunt the nation's conscience for decades to come.

WHO WANTS THE MODI GOVT TO FALL?

The Modi Government has completed 100 days in office during its third term.

National bioplastic policy with fiscal incentives needed:: EY-ASSOCHAM report

To offer capital subsidies of up to 50 per cent in bioplastic sector on eligible investments over a five-year period is one of the key recommendations made through a recent report by EY and ASSOCHAM titled \"Incentivising Bioplastics, a Biopolymer\".

First-ever BMW XM Label arrives in India

GURUGRAM The first-ever BMW XM Label has been launched in India.

Hindalco powers first Namo Bharat Rapid Rail launch

When Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off India's first Namo Bharat Rapid Rail in Gujarat on Monday, it marked a major milestone for Hindalco Industries, a leading producer of copper and aluminium.

India accounted for 25% of global IPOs in first half of 2024: Report

The Initial Public Offering (IPO) market in India has turned out to be an outlier in itself and is bucking the subdued global public issue trends.

In August, exports declined 2.4%, imports rose 3.5%; trade deficit widened

The country's imports increased year-on-year in August, data showed today. The same was the case in July and June.

EDIBLE OIL MAKERS ASKED BY CENTRE TO KEEP RETAIL PRICES IN CHECK

The government raised Basic Customs Duty on refined oils to support domestic farmers, effective October 2024, increasing it to 35.75%.

Court rejects Kejriwal's petition against ED summons

The Rouse Avenue court on Tuesday dismissed Arvind Kejriwal's two revisions petitions against the summons issued by the magisterial court to him on complaints filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

Heavy rain lashes parts of Delhi- NCR; commuters face traffic snarls, waterlogged routes

Heavy rains lashed parts of Delhi-NCR on Tuesday evening, bringing the national capital to a standstill with traffic snarls and waterlogged roads.

'Ownership rights of agri land in urbanised villages to be recorded on inheritance basis'

Delhi LG VK Saxena on Tuesday announced that ownership rights of agricultural land in urbanised villages of the national capital will be recorded on the basis of inheritance, Raj Niwas officials said.

MALIWAL RAKES UP AFZAL-ATISHI FAMILY LINK

Maliwal alleged that Atishi's parents wrote mercy petitions to the President to save terrorist Afzal Guru.

AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan moves HC challenging arrest in money laundering case

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Amanatullah Khan approached the Delhi High Court on Tuesday challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a money laundering case related to alleged irregularities in the waqf board here during his chairmanship.

Services on Delhi Metro's Red Line hit due to overhead equipment issue

Services on a section of the Delhi Metro's Red Line were affected for around three hours on Tuesday due to overhead equipment issues between the Pratap Nagar and Shastri Nagar stations, officials said.

Man held from Bengal 15 years after killing friend in Delhi over alcohol

The Delhi police arrested a 39-year-old man from West Bengal, 15 years after he allegedly killed his friend for not giving him money to buy alcohol, police said on Tuesday.

'Atishi has become CM for just 3 months'

Delhi Congress Chief Devendra Yadav on Tuesday criticised the appointment of Atishi as the new chief minister of Delhi, saying she has been made the chief minister for just three months.

A new CM won't alter AAP's character'

Changing the face of the chief minister will not change the character of the AAP, the BJP said on Tuesday, insisting that the Arvind Kejriwal-led party is still answerable for 10 years of corruption under its rule in Delhi.

Arvind Kejriwal: Activist and politician with many a surprise up his sleeve

Arvind Kejriwal is a politician who probably likes to catch people unawares.

SHAH SHARPENS ATTACK ON CONG, CALLS RAHUL 'LYING MACHINE'

Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a blistering attack on the Congress party, accusing Rahul Gandhi of running a campaign to bring back terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir by restoring Article 370.

Cong likely to guarantee Rs 6,000 pension for seniors, Rs 3,000 for women

Congress will also announce filling government vacancies, legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price and caste census

India celebrates two years of Project Cheetah with 12 adults, 12 cubs

An ambitious project of the Central government of reintroducing Cheetahs in India successfully completed two years on Tuesday after being declared extinct in 1952.

Home ministry launches affordable commodities programme in Manipur

In a significant move towards community welfare, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Government of India, has initiated a programme to provide affordable commodities to the people of Manipur.

Chennai: Samsung employees' protest enters ninth day

Samsung employees' protest entered its ninth day on Tuesday at Sungavachatiram near Sriperambudur on the outskirts of Chennai's Kanchipuram District.