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Udaipur tailor beheading: SC notice on plea against bail given to accused

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to the NIA and Mohammed Javed, one of the accused in the case of beheading of a tailor Kanhaiya Lal of Udaipur in June 2022, on an appeal filed by Yash Teli—the victim's son—challenging the bail granted to Javed by the Rajasthan High Court in September this year.

House panel to take up illegal immigrant influx

Left-Wing Extremism, border security on top of MHA panel agenda

Curated live show, carnival parade to rev up IFFI

WITH a series of additional features such as daily live performances, exhibitions, mobile digital movie theatres and showcasing of culinary delights, this year's International Film Festival of India (IFFI) is set to scale a new height; becoming a vibrant cinematic cultural extravaganza.

NIA raids across 6 states in Al-Qaida case linked to Bangla

The anti-terror federal probe agency NIA on Monday conducted simultaneous raids at multiple locations in six states across the country in connection with the activities promoted by some Bangladeshi nationals as part of terror group Al-Qaeda's conspiracy to destabilize India, officials said.

A WIN FOR PLUTOCRACY, PURITAN PRINCIPLES

ON Sunday, Donald Trump won Arizona, the last of the seven 6swing states' at the US presidential election.

Sleepiness during the day may be linked to pre-dementia risk: Study

OLDER people who are sleepy during the day or lack enthusiasm for activities due to sleep issues may be more likely to develop a condition that can lead to dementia, according to a study published in the journal Neurology.

GRAVEYARD OF BRANDS IN THE SKY

India has seen many beloved airline brands get swallowed up or shut down. As Vistara merges with Air India, a look at what has kept some of them flying

Ganja in 3.5 acres uncovered in AP village via drones

IN a major bust, the Alluri Sitarama Raju district police uncovered nearly 3.5 acres of ganja cultivation in Degalarayi, a hamlet located in the hilly terrain within the Shulbham panchayat of G Madugula mandal.

One teacher each in 6,158 govt schools in K'taka

ABOUT 6,158 government schools in the state have just one teacher each, responsible for 1.38 lakh students, while 530 schools, with zero enrollment -- no students at all -- have 358 teachers.

Muslims must choose between Modi Parivar, Gandhi Parivar

ASKING the Muslim community to decide whether it would stand by the side of \"Gandhi Parivar\" or \"Modi Parivar\", Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Monday said that the latter would scrap the 4% reservation given to Muslims by the Congress.

Bypolls: Waqf minister's remark on Kumaraswamy triggers controversy

WITH just two days for byelections to the legislative Assembly in the state, Housing and Waqf Minister Zameer Ahmed made a controversial remark by calling Union Minister and former chief minister HD Kumaraswamy \"Kaala (dark complexion) Kumaraswamy\".

Grand shows mark end of poll campaign in Wayanad

THE month-long Lok Sabha by-election campaign came to an exciting end in Wayanad.

Onion prices rise again amid supply crisis in Odisha, selling at ₹70-75/kg

THE demand for onions may have come down due to the Kartika month but the edible bulb's price is yet to see a decline.

Andhra budget: ₹69,437 crore for marginalized communities' welfare

IN a decisive focus on welfare, the State government has proposed a total budget of ₹69,437 crore for marginalized communities, with allocations of ₹39,007 crore for Backward Classes (BC), ₹18,497 crore for Scheduled Castes (SC), ₹7,557 crore for Scheduled Tribes (ST), and ₹4,376 crore dedicated to minority welfare.

Fruit vendor shot dead for refusing to pay 'hafta', 2 held

POLICE have arrested two people who allegedly shot dead a vegetable vendor in Dwarka as the latter had failed to pay the weekly extortion amount to a local ganglord, an officer said on Monday.

50-year-old arrested from UP's Hamirpur for raping 5-yr-old in Bawana factory

Held from forested area, booked under Pocso Act

BJP criticises Atishi govt over delay in reinstating civil defence volunteers

THE Bhartiya Janata party on Monday lashed out at the Delhi government for failing to reinstate civil defence volunteers on duty, despite an order by Lt. Governor Vinay Kumar Saxena.

Another setback to AAP as ex-councillor joins BJP

BJP criticises Atishi govt over delay in reinstating civil defence volunteers

L-G okays recruitment of more than 1.4K health staff to address shortage

LIEUTENANT Governor (L-G) VK Saxena on Monday approved the recruitment of 1,463 healthcare professionals, including 701 nurses and 762 paramedical staff, on an outsourced basis in order to address the shortage of personnel and improve the metro's public healthcare infrastructure.

Patient dies after 4-day treatment at GTB hosp, family alleges negligence

CHAOTIC scenes erupted at Guru Teg Bahadur hospital after a patient died four days after being found inebriated on a Shahdara road, an officer said on Monday.

Ahead of polls, mayor asks MCD officials to complete projects by Dec first week

WITH the assembly elections fast approaching in the national capital, Mayor Shelly Oberoi held a review meeting with Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) officials on Monday to expedite ongoing development projects funded by the MLA Local Area Development (MLA-LAD) scheme.

Students, teachers back 2 AUD profs

They've have been made 'scapegoats' for implementing a policy decision okayed by Ambedkar University

18 nabbed as inter-state gang busted in crackdown on illegal gunrunners

IN a major operation against gunrunners and criminals, the Delhi Police has busted an interstate syndicate of illegal firearms traffickers and arrested 18 criminals, including a gang leader who is already lodged in Dasna jail.

RRTS to begin trials from city in January

THE Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) between Delhi and Meerut is likely to begin operations from the national capital in January 2025, which will be much ahead of its original deadline, officials of the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) said.

Vijay Singh given additional charge as DDA vice chairman

THE Ministry of Housing and Urban Development (MoHUA) on Monday appointed Vijay Kumar Singh as Vice Chairman of Delhi Development Authority (DDA).

'20 riots: SC asks HC to hear Fatima's bail plea

A two-judge bench of the apex court, comprising Justice Bela M Trivedi and Justice Satish Chandra Sharma on Monday refused to entertain the bail plea filed by activist Gulfisha Fatima, one of the accused in Delhi riots case of February 2020.

DTC employees plan strike from Nov 13

To press for regularisation of contractual staff, timely salary and specified duty hours, among others

Court seeks response from Bibhav Kumar in Maliwal assault case

Response sought after cops challenge court directive

Anti-Sikh riots case: Tytler seeks trial stay, HC denies

The High Court (HC) on Monday reaffirmed that the murder trial against Congress leader Jagdish Tytler in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case would proceed as scheduled, despite his request to stay the proceedings.

Dense smog in morning, many stations record AQI close to 350

DELHI's air quality worsened early Monday, as the city was blanketed in dense smog and the air quality index (AQI) dropped to 347, according to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data at 7 am.