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Maha to vote on Nov 20, J'khand on Nov 13 & 20

THE Election Commission on Tuesday announced assembly polls for Maharashtra and Jharkhand with the former going to polls in single phase on November 20 and the later in two phase on November 13 and 20. The counting will take place on November 23.

After Haryana defeat, 'cautious' Cong deputes big guns for Maha battle

STILL reeling from the shock defeat in the Haryana assembly elections, the Congress on Tuesday appointed several senior leaders, including Ashok Gehlot, Sachin Pilot and Bhupesh Baghel, as observers for the upcoming Maharashtra polls. The move is seen as a recalibration of its strategy for the crucial Maharashtra battle.

SC seeks Bengal report on civic volunteer recruitment

THE Supreme Court on Tuesday sought details from the West Bengal government regarding the recruitment process of civic volunteers.

Modi, Shah meet to firm up J'khand candidates, strategy

HOURS after the Election Commission announced poll dates for the 81-member Jharkhand assembly, the BJP's Central Election Committee (CEC) met at the party headquarters on Tuesday to select candidates and firm up strategy.

Exit polls cause major distortion, need to relook

REJECTING the Congress' allegations after Haryana assembly poll results, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Tuesday said after EVM tampering row, questions are being raised on the strength of battery charge and wondered what next accusation would come.

Togadia making a comeback after his meeting with Bhagwat at RSS HQ?

HARDLINE Hindutva leader Pravin Togadia, who had distanced himself from the Sangh Parivar after resigning as the VHP international working president, visited the RSS headquarters on Dussehra after a six-year hiatus. He held discussions with RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on various issues and also met a senior Union minister from Maharashtra.

1 more doc on fast in hosp, HC allows medics' carnival

THOUSANDS of junior doctors and medical students across India observed a 12-hour hunger strike on Tuesday to express solidarity with the junior doctors of West Bengal, who have been on a hunger strike since October 5.

Centre meets Meitei, Kuki, Naga MLAs over Manipur

IN a bid to bring lasting peace in ethnic violence-hit Manipur, MLAs belonging to different groups from the state on Tuesday came under one roof for the first time to discuss confidence measures suggested by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), sources said.

‘Implement harassment law in religious places’

A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking direction for strict implementation of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act in all religious functions and institutions.

Why Telangana site was chosen by Navy for India's 2nd VLF radar station

UNION Defence Minister Rajnath Singh laid the foundation stone for the Indian Navy's very low-frequency (VLF) radar station at the Damagundam Reserve Forest site in Telangana's Vikarabad district on Tuesday. Located around 90 km from Hyderabad, it will be built at a cost of ₹3,200 crore and help in communication with submarines.

₹34.5K cr deal done for 31 US drones

INDIA and the United States on Tuesday sealed a ₹34,500-crore deal to procure 31 Predator high-altitude long-endurance drones from American defence major General Atomics to bolster up Indian military's combat prowess along the contested borders with China.

BJP sets in motion poll process to pick new prez

To be aided by three, Laxman appointed National Returning Officer

Oppn MPs walk out of JPC meet on Waqf Bill for 2nd consecutive day

THE row over the alleged 'violation of parliamentary code of conduct' in the meeting of the joint parliamentary committee on Waqf (Amendment) Bill continued on Tuesday after several MPs from the Opposition camp staged a walkout.

BJD NEEDS TO GET OVER DENIAL, ASSESS FAULTS

ALL is not well with the Biju Janata Dal. Much as the regional party would like to put up a cohesive face, its internal affairs point to the contrary.

FOOD INFLATION CAN BE REVERSED WITH BETTER FARM LOGISTICS

DESPITE confident officialese that inflation has been tamed, the latest National Statistical Office figures show the scare is on the growl again.

HOW TO REVERSE THE ECOCIDE OF ANTHROPOCENE

The Anthropocene is about man admitting to the violence he has inflicted on Earth. We have to change the approach to natural resources from extraction to one of trusteeship

WHY WE SHOULDN'T BAN THE MORNING-AFTER PILL

SOCIAL media was recently abuzz after a special report in this publication went viral. It referred to a subcommittee formed by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) that would likely impose a ban on over-the-counter sales of all hormonal contraceptives, including emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs) in India. It evoked massive outrage, as it is a nightmarish move that impacts the bodily and sexual autonomy of all women.

Insulted by CPM leader, Kannur ADM ends life

ADDITIONAL District Magistrate (ADM) Naveen Babu was found dead at his government quarters at Pallikkunnu on Tuesday, a day after he was publicly admonished by Kannur District Panchayat president P P Divya during his farewell function.

Northeast monsoon sets in, IMD issues alert in K'taka

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday announced the onset of northeast monsoon (NEM) and withdrawal of southwest monsoon (SWM).

Quit smoking after I became MLA, give up bad habits: Siddu to youth

I used to smoke 40 cigarettes a day. But after I became an MLA, I quit smoking. So if you (youth) are addicted to bad habits, I request you to quit them immediately,\" Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Tuesday.

Heavy rains lash Chennai, TN dists

Red alert was issued for Chennai, Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu until Wednesday

Samsung protests called off, striking workers set to return to work: TN

SAMSUNG workers may call off their 37-day protest after a general body meeting of the labour union to be held on Wednesday.

Female quota in nursing not merit-based

THE recent announcement of a gender-based reservation policy reserving 80 per cent of nursing posts for females at Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) hospitals didn't go well with nursing professionals.

Cluster bus catches fire while charging

A low-floor cluster electric bus caught fire on Tuesday while charging in North Delhi's Burari Bus Depot, an official of the Transport Department said.

Water woes: 18-hr disruption in outer-north; Ghaziabad, Noida face pressure issue

PARTS of Delhi's Outer North district will experience an 18-hour water supply disruption starting from 10 am on Wednesday, the Delhi Jal Board said. The interruption is due to maintenance work on a major water pipeline.

UPSC aspirants death: Court to take cognizance of chargesheet on Oct 29

A Delhi court on Tuesday set October 29 for further consideration of the chargesheet filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with the deaths of three UPSC aspirants who drowned in the basement of a coaching centre in Old Rajender Nagar in July following heavy rainfall and waterlogging.

Employees' personal info not subject to RTI, says HC

Sets aside CIC order asking school to disclose staff's service details

Thalassemia patients flag concern over shortage of life-saving drug in hosps

GOVERNMENT hospitals in Delhi are grappling with a severe shortage of Desferal, a vital iron chelator essential for the treatment of thalassemia.

Polls: BJP considering early declaration of candidates

The BJP is considering \"early declaration\" of its candidates for the upcoming Delhi Assembly polls to get a headstart over its rivals AAP and Congress, a party leader said on Tuesday.

Three, including minor, hold house owner, maid captive, flee with ₹12L

A 25-year-old man, along with his three associates, including a juvenile, committed a broad daylight burglary at a house in north Delhi during which they forcefully entered the house, tied the owner and his maid with a piece of clothes, and fled with the booty of Rs 12 lakh along with some jewellery.