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Cong may take call on joining Omar govt after winter session of House

WITH the conclusion of the Assembly polls in Maharashtra and Jharkhand, the Congress is likely to take a call on joining the Omar Abdullah-led National Conference government in J&K after the winter session of Parliament.

AI to help connect lost pilgrims in Mahakumbh

IN an attempt to ensure safety and convenience of around 45 crore pilgrims expected to throng Mahakumbh-2025 on the banks of Sangam, the Uttar Pradesh government is digitising one of the largest congregations of people by leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) and social media platforms.

MP cabinet approves tourist circuit linked to Krishna life, forms trust

FOUR months after Mohan Yadav government proposed in its first budget to develop places associated With Lord Krishna, the Madhya Pradesh cabinet has approved formation of a *Shri Krishna Patheya Trust,.

BJP MLA Alpesh Thakor takes a jibe at Gujarat govt over crime and corruption

INFIGHTING in Gujarat BJP appears to be ongoing, as party MLA Alpesh Thakor from Gandhinagar South slammed his own government on Thursday over the worsening law and order situation.

Ruckus at Army recruitment rally in U,khand, cops use baton

A recruitment rally for the Territorial Army turned chaotic in Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh as a massive crowd of unemployed youth surged at the venue, leading to pushing and shoving among the aspirants trying to gain entry.

JPC chief says Waqf Bill draft ready, Oppn seeks extension of deadline

Minorities panel clears plan for data analysis wing

15 bills in winter session of Parliament

THE Modi government is set to introduce 15 Bills - including five new legislations - during the Winter session of Parliament that begins on Monday.

Cong, BJP spar over US jury indictment of Adani

The indictment of Gautam Adani by a US court triggered a war of words between the Congress and the BJP on Thursday, with Rahul Gandhi demanding the immediate arrest of the billionaire and accusing the government of protecting him.

Digital arrests: 17K WhatsApp profiles from Southeast Asian countries blocked

Move after complaints on online platforms

SC to hear after 8 wks plea seeking ban on sites with jokes on Sikhs

THE Supreme Court will hear after eight weeks a PIL seeking a ban on websites spreading jokes portraying Sikh community members in a poor light.

Centre told to form policy on bonded labour

THE Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Centre to organise a meeting with all the states and Union Territories to formulate a proposal addressing the issue of inter-state trafficking of bonded labourers, including minors.

WHY ENDING WITH A WHIMPER MAY BE BETTER

By allowing Ukraine to bomb Russia with US-made missiles, Biden may have strengthened Putin's hand. If the war doesn't end with a bang, it will open windows for engagement

India, Oz ink mid-air refuel pact

Boost to interoperability; IAF has similar agreements with Singapore, France & South Korea

K'taka govt backtracks on plan to revise BPL cards

The state government has backtracked from revising Below Poverty Line (BPL) and Above Poverty Line (APL) cards after facing a public and political backlash over a purported plan to cancel or revise BPL cards.

Day after food poisoning, upma with worms again

IT was the second consecutive day of distress for students at the Maganoor government school.

Lokesh says Jagan govt had sought shares in tech firms

Minister for Human Resource Development (HRD) and Information Technology (IT) Nara Lokesh on Thursday alleged that investors deserted Andhra Pradesh as a few leaders in the previous YSRC government had demanded shares in tech companies.

Maoist killed, j awan injured in encounter in Odishais Malkangiri

AT least one Maoist was killed and a district voluntary forces (DVF) jawan injured in a fierce gun battle in Jinelguda forest bordering Chhattisgarh under MV-79 police limits in Malkangiri district in the wee hours of Thursday.

HC allows man to build memorial for Stan Swamy on private land

The court says no hindrance should be caused to public while erecting the stone pillar

HC orders crime branch probe into minister's comment on Constitution

FISHERIES Minister Saji Cherian remains caught in the web spun by his \"kunthom kodachakrom\" (spear and wheel) reference to the Constitution.

K'taka revenue dept's AI module to boost efficiency

UPBEAT about the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) enhancing efficiency in governance, Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda on Thursday revealed that his department will soon be rolling out an AI module which will streamline land transactions and registration processes, while bringing in transparency.

Experts blame climate change for pollution

A new analysis shows that in northern India, including Delhi-NCR, severe air pollution has been linked to climate change impact.

'Smog flx must be as unique as the problem

WHEN London's Great Smog of 1952 killed over 12,000 people, the world first realised that the deadly cocktail of air pollution and weather conditions could affect public health.

Uptick in mental health issues, neuro cases in city hosps

WHILE the visible effects of air pollution are often associated with respiratory and cardiovascular issues, a silent crisis is unfolding within our minds.

@379 capital air 'very poor, low visibility continues to hit city

IMD reports a minimum temperature of ii degree Celsius and a maximum of 26 degree Celsius

Alice Vaz Delhi's new chief electoral officer

THE Election Commission of India Thursday approved the appointment of senior IAS officer R Alice Vaz as the chief electoral officer (CEO) of Delhi, ahead of the assembly elections in the city due next February.

Right to be forgotten: Man flghts for privacy in matrimonial case order

A contentious battle over privacy rights has landed in the Delhi High Court, where an IIM-Calcutta graduate has filed a petition, seeking enforcement of his \"right to be forgotten,\" after personal details from a court order in his matrimonial case Were widely published online.

Digital detention: Three arrested for defrauding woman of ₹2 lakh

DELHI Police has arrested three members of \"digital arrest gang\", who cheated a woman of ₹2 lakh by putting her under digital detention, an officer said on Thursday.

BJP holds meet to firm up poll strategy against AAP

BJP crafting localised strategy for polls

DU allows answer sheet re-evaluation for LLB students from next year

DELHI University (DU) will allow its law students to apply for re-evaluation of their answer sheets, a facility previously unavailable to them, according to university officials.

MCD clears encroachment on 53 km stretch

Temporary structures, platforms removed; five truckloads of items seized during the drive carried out with police help