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Kidwai Made New Head Of DGCA Amid Reshuffle

Senior IAS officer Faiz Ahmed Kidwai has been appointed the chief of Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) as part of a senior-level bureaucratic reshuffle effected by the Centre on Friday.

SP injured in Manipur as mob attacks office

The superintendent of police, along with several others, sustained injuries on Friday after protesters attacked his office in Kuki-dominated Kangpokpi district of Manipur to push for removal of central forces from Saibol village bordering Imphal East, officials aware of the matter said.

30-Year-Old Held for Rape-Murder of 6-Yr-Old: Cops

A 30-year-old man was arrested for the alleged rape and murder of a six-year-old girl in the Seoni Malwa town of Madhya Pradesh, police said on Friday.

Missing since Jan 1, Chhattisgarh journalist's body found in a tank

A 28-year-old journalist was found murdered on Friday in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, two days after he went missing while reportedly on his way to meet the brother of a local road contractor.

At Least 10 Tigers Killed in Fights Over Territory in RTR in Two Years

At least 10 tigers have died in territorial fights between tigers at Ranthambore Tiger Reserve (RTR) in Rajasthan in the last two years, officials said on Friday.

'Nothing to Be Alarmed About': Centre on China HMPV Outbreak

The Union health ministry on Friday sought to allay concerns over reports of outbreak of the human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China, saying that there is \"no substantial increase\" in the number of cases viral respiratory illnesses in the country.

Tribunal Okay's 5-Yr Extension of Ban on SFJ

The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal, presided over by Justice Anoop Kumar Mendiratta of the Delhi high court, on Friday confirmed the Union government's decision to extend the ban on Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) as an unlawful association under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).

My apology was for the victims, not terrorists'

Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh on Friday clarified that his recent apology over the ethnic violence in the state was directed at the victims, not \"terrorists\".

RSS lathi-training instills bravery, not for display

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) does not train its cadres to use the \"lathi\" (stick) for fighting or public display, but because it instills bravery and teaches one to be steadfast, the body's chief Mohan Bhagwat said on Friday.

SC Plans Pan-India Tags for Vehicles to Mark Fuel-Type

The Supreme Court on Friday announced its intention to invoke its constitutional powers under Article 142 to make it mandatory for vehicle owners across all states and Union Territories (UTs) to adopt colour-coded stickers for petrol and diesel vehicles.

SC: Disastrous to shift trial just because a politician is involved

THE BENCH WAS HEARING A PLEA BY A CONGRESS MLA, SEEKING THE TRANSFER OF A CHEATING CASE AGAINST HIM OUTSIDE M.P.

Telangana ACB Summons KTR in Formula-E Case

Telangana Police Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Friday issued notice to former minister and BRS leader KT Rama Rao to appear before it on January 6 in connection with a case linked to alleged irregularities to the tune of ₹46 crore during the Formula-E race event held in Hyderabad in 2023.

BPSC stir rages on amid political slugfest; Rahul slams 'big injustice'

Protests seeking cancellation of the 70th Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) preliminary exams intensified on Friday with supporters of Purnea MP Rajesh Ranjan, alias Pappu Yadav, disrupting rail and vehicular movement in Patna, while police stopped a few students' organisations from marching to the residence of chief minister Nitish Kumar.

Allu Arjun gets bail in theatre stampede case

The Nampally court in Hyderabad granted regular bail to top Telugu actor Allu Arjun on Friday in connection with the December 4 Sandhya theatre stampede that claimed the life of a 35-year-old woman and injured her son, people familiar with the matter said.

SC Gives UGC Six Weeks To Bring Anti-Discrimination Regulation

The Supreme Court on Friday directed the University Grants Commission (UGC) to notify within six weeks new regulations to combat caste-based discrimination and suicides in higher education institutions, clarifying that the fresh norms cannot be a mere \"ream of white paper\" but must be effective.

10 Sentenced For Life In '19 Kerala Murder Case

Case Pertains To The Murder Of 2 Youth Cong Workers In February 2019

28 Get Life Term for Killing Man During 2018 Kasganj Violence

A special National Investigation Agency court on Friday awarded life imprisonment to 28 people convicted for the murder of 23-year-old Chandan Gupta in a communal clash in Kasganj district of Uttar Pradesh during a \"Tiranga Yatra\" in 2018.

Extending All Help To Nurse On Death Row In Yemen, Says Mea

India said on Friday that it continues to extend all possible help to Nimisha Priya, an Indian national on death row in Yemen whose death sentence was recently approved by President Rashad al-Alimi.

Shah pushes for renewable energy in island regions

The administrations of Lakshadweep and Andaman & Nicobar Islands have been asked to prioritize generation of energy through renewable sources, including solar panels and windmills, a statement from the Union ministry of home affairs said on Friday following a meeting, chaired by Union minister Amit Shah, to review the ongoing development projects in the two Union territories.

T' for 'terrorism', not 'tango': India hits back at Pak jibe

Pakistan Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar had said it takes two to tango when asked about the possible resumption of trade with India

Court Acquits Three in Case Linked to Bihar Shelter Home

A special SC/ST court in Bihar acquitted Brajesh Thakur, the main accused in the Muzaffarpur shelter home sexual abuse case, along with two of his associates, related to the disappearance of 11 women from the shelter home due to \"lack of evidence\".

SC Issues Notice on CBI Plea Against Acquittal of Dera Chief in 2002 Case

The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice in an appeal filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) against the Punjab and Haryana high court's decision to acquit Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in the 2002 murder of the Sirsa-based Dera's manager Ranjit Singh.

Sena (UBT) mouthpiece hails Fadnavis's infra plans for Gadchiroli

The Shiv Sena (UBT) on Friday hailed Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis for his efforts to turn Maoist-affected Gadchiroli into a steel city, in an editorial in mouthpiece \"Saamana\".

SC: Failure to appear in court separate offence

NON-APPEARANCE IS AN OFFENCE, IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER THE PROCLAMATION IS LATER NULLIFIED OR THE ACCUSED IS ACQUITTED, THE TOP COURT SAID

India says Maldives symbolises our 'Neighbourhood First' policy

India on Friday pledged its continued support for the Maldives as the Indian Ocean archipelago grapples with economic issues, signalling a growing thaw in bilateral relations that went through a rough patch last year.

GMRL to buy three houses for Metro

The Gurugram Metro Rail Limited (GMRL) will acquire three houses, two in Sector 4 and one in Sector 9, through negotiations as these houses are falling in the alignment of the Metro rail project, officials aware of the development said on Friday.

MCG Chief Checks Infra Concerns In GGM Sector 37

Gurugram municipal commissioner Ashok Kumar Garg conducted an on-site inspection of the Sector 37 Industrial Area Phase 1 and Phase 2 on Friday, and met representatives of the Progressive Federation of Trade and Industry (PFTI) as well as local industrialists to address their concerns.

Atishi launches academic block at E Delhi school

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Woman's body found in bed box at Delhi flat

The Delhi Police on Friday discovered the partially decomposed body of a 24-year-old woman stuffed in a bed box at her flat in Dabri, officers probing the matter said, adding that they suspect her husband, who is currently missing, killed her.

Truck left in middle of Faridabad-Gurugram Road hit by bike, 1 killed

A 27-year-old man was killed after his motorcycle rammed into a truck parked in the middle of the Faridabad-Gurugram Road near Air Force station, police said on Friday.