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Invisible hand seems at play in Manipur crisis: Former CJ

No one appears to be in control in Manipur, where \"an invisible hand\" continues to fan violence, the Manipur high court's former chief justice Siddharth Mridul said on Tuesday, stressing the need to urgently bring the situation under control; otherwise, \"there will be nothing left to protect\" in the northeastern state.

NHRC appointment process flawed, says Cong in dissent note

Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, Leaders of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha, submitted a dissent note over the selection of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) chairperson and members, saying that the process was fundamentally flawed.

North India shivers as cold wave intensifies, snow covers the hills

TEMP DROPPED BELOW ZERO IN PARTS OF J&K; AND WEATHER DEPT IN HIMACHAL ISSUED A \"YELLOW ALERT\" FOR DENSE FOG IN BHAKRA DAM RESERVOIR AREA AND BALH VALLEY

Orthodox Priest Slams Modi Over Christmas Event

A senior bishop of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church in Kerala took a dig at BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, a day after the PM participated in a Christmas event in the Capital.

NO ARBITRARY ADDITION, DELETION IN MAHA VOTERS LIST, EC TELLS CONG

Amid concerns flagged by the Congress, the Election Commission on Tuesday said there were no arbitrary additions or deletions of voters in Maharashtra where assembly polls were held recently.

NDA leaders to meet today as Oppn sharpens attack on Shah

Leaders of the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) are all set to meet at Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president JP Nadda's residence on Wednesday, amid the opposition's mounting campaign against Union home minister Amit Shah over his recent remarks on BR Ambedkar in Parliament.

Cong stages nationwide protests against Shah's remarks, BJP hits back

The Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress on Tuesday traded barbs over Union home minister Amit Shah's remarks on constitutionalist BR Ambedkar, with the opposition party staging a nationwide protest march against the BJP leader.

PM to lay foundation stone of Ken-Betwa river project today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Wednesday lay the foundation stone of Ken-Betwa river linking project at Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh on the birth anniversary of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee -- more than 23 years after the project was first conceptualised.

Can't settle scores in a constitutional post: VP

People holding constitutional posts have to be \"vindicated by commitment to sublimity, sterling qualities, and constitutionalism\" and are \"not in the position to settle scores\", vice president Jagdeep Dhankhar said on Tuesday.

Kejriwal launches 24X7 water project

The Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal and Delhi chief minister Atishi on Tuesday launched a pilot project for 24X7 clean water supply at the DDA flats in Rajendra Nagar assembly constituency.

Ammonia spike in Yamuna may take days to normalise

Persistently high ammonia levels in the Yamuna upstream of Wazirabad have severely disrupted water supply to parts of Delhi, with Delhi Jal Board (DJB) officials warning it may take several days to restore normalcy.

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33-year-old goldsmith flees with 7kg jewellery, arrested

The Delhi Police arrested a 33-year-old goldsmith from West Bengal on Sunday for allegedly fleeing with 7kg of gold and diamond jewellery that was given to him for repair.

Punjab police register six FIRs over 'edited' videos of Kejriwal

THE COMPLAINTS STATED THAT THE VIDEOS HAVE POTENTIAL TO DISTURB PEACE, HURT SENTIMENTS OF SOME PEOPLE

TAHIR HUSSAIN BAIL PLEA: HC ASKS FOR REPLY FROM DELHI POLICE

The Delhi high court on Tuesday sought Delhi Police's response on the bail plea filed by former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain, who recently joined All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen (AIMIM) and is seeking to contest the upcoming assembly elections.

Road dug to fix water line lies damaged after a year

An unrepaired patch of road along the Mahatma Hans Raj Marg in north Delhi's Maurice Nagar, has left the residents and commuters struggling as dust, accidents, and traffic snarls have become a common feature along this road, residents said.

HC: Legally untenable for lawyers to delegate duties to non-lawyers

The Delhi high court criticised the practice of lawyers delegating their professional responsibilities to non-lawyers, deeming it both \"legally\" and \"ethically\" untenable.

CAQM revokes Stage 4 of Grap as air improves to 'very poor' in the Capital

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) revoked Stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) for the National Capital Region (NCR) on Thursday after Delhi's air improved to the \"very poor\" category on Tuesday, aided by stronger winds and the withdrawal of a western disturbance.

BJP: AAP 'misleading' city residents with its schemes

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday alleged that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) was \"misleading people\" under the ongoing registration drives for its welfare schemes for women and senior citizens.

1.15mn have signed up for AAP's new schemes

The campaign will continue until every eligible individual is registered...AAP STATEMENT

CAQM revokes Stage 4 of Grap as air improves to 'very poor' in the Capital

Spells of unseasonal light rain were reported across Delhi for a second consecutive day on Tuesday, catching residents by surprise, and giving the city a sudden burst of chill that is characteristic of December evenings.

12 arrested as cops bust gang involved in illegal immigration from B'desh

The Delhi Police on Tuesday said it has arrested 12 people, including five illegal Bangladeshi migrants after they busted an \"organised immigration syndicate\" that allegedly helped Bangladeshi citizens illegally enter India and acquire Indian identities after associates helped them prepare Indian IDs such as Aadhaar and Voter cards using forged documents.

After months of delays, Anand Vihar flyover set to be inaugurated today

Chief minister Atishi will inaugurate the Anand Vihar flyover on Wednesday, throwing it open for vehicular movement at around 11.30am, Delhi government spokesperson said on Tuesday.

Christmas Eve rush hits markets, streets; deployment of cops raised

As revellers stepped out on Tuesday to celebrate Christmas Eve and snarls were witnessed amid rain, the Delhi Traffic Police, expecting a similar situation on Wednesday, has implemented extensive arrangements to prevent disruption in vehicular movement and to assist those celebrating, officers said.

BEGIN WORK ON GGM METRO EXTENSION BY MAY '25: HRY CM

Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday directed Gurugram Metro Rail Ltd. (GMRL) to begin work on the Gurugram metro extension project by May 1, 2025, with the goal of completing the 29km railway line in four years.

Man kills 8-yr-old girl after failed rape attempt in Cantt

A 19-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly kidnapping and murdering an eight-year-old girl, whose partially undressed body was found tied by the neck to a window grille in an abandoned building inside the Shankar Vihar Military Station in south Delhi's Vasant Vihar, after what appeared to be a rape attempt, police said.

Law, policy, contract: Why SC junked ruling on credit card interest

The Supreme Court last week struck down a decision of the apex consumer forum that directed banks not to levy penal interest of above 30% on credit card users who either default or delay payment of dues within the stipulated time.

High-tension wires: A dangerous spectre hangs over Delhi colonies

A steady hum fills the air on a 600m-long road that bisects Shaheen Bagh into two equal halves.

Rajnath Singh, Yogi jointly inaugurate 2-day Atal Health Fair

To commemorate the birth centenary of Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and chief minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the two-day Atal Health Fair at Dilkusha Lawn here on Tuesday.

For these French nationals, Kalpvas in Kumbh is a never-let-go practice

Among the thousands of pilgrims arriving at the banks of Sangam for Mahakumbh 2025, two French women, Marina Das and Maria Chanderth, stand out for their unwavering connection to the Kumbh.