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DELHI CHILLS IN DENSE FOG, SEVERE AIR QUALITY

As per IMD, the minimum temperature in Delhi dipped to 7 degrees Celsius on Friday as fog engulfed the city.

2020 riots: HC to hear Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam pleas on Jan 7

The Delhi High Court will on January 7, 2025, hear the bail pleas of activists Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam and others accused in a UAPA case connected to February 2020 riots.

1984 riots: SC directs Centre to file fresh status report on trials

The Supreme Court on Friday directed the Centre to file a fresh status report within two weeks on the status of trials in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

Delhi schools receive fresh bomb threats

Delhi Police have confirmed that some schools in Delhi received bomb threats this morning.

DU's 1st NEP batch can soon complete final year sem abroad

The students of Delhi University's first batch of NEP 2020 will soon have the opportunity to complete a semester of their final year at a foreign university, pending approval of recommendations from a committee tasked with operationalising the initiative.

Noida airport: CM hikes land compensation by Rs 1,200/sqm for Farmers

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday announced an increase in land compensation rates for farmers providing their land for the Noida International Airport in Jewar area of Gautam Buddh Nagar district.

Supreme Court: Registration of gift not required under Mohammedan Law

The court in the case stated that it valid requisites of the gift (declaration, acceptance, and possession) are fulfilled, then the validity of the gift cannot be affected even if it remains unregistered

HC denies quashing FIR against DU professor over 'Shiva Linga' post

The Delhi High Court has refused to quash an FIR registered against a DU professor for his alleged objectionable social media post on the presence of a 'shiva linga' in Varanasi's Gyanvapi Mosque.

Supreme Court proposes to cancel sale deed of temple land: 'How temple ownership can be changed by minister?'

The Supreme Court in the case Arun Baburao Phalke & Ors. v. State of Maharashtra & Ors observed and has directed a Collector to take possession of the subject land and has submitted a plan for temporary utilization thereof for the benefit of the temple and village community.

Supreme Court: Employee cannot remain absent from work citing pending VRS application

In 2010, the Appellant terminated their employment along with over 400 other doctors over their long absenteeism, invoking clause (b) of the second proviso to Article 311(2) of the Constitution of India, citing the impracticality of holding a disciplinary inquiry.

SC permits ex-Jharkhand CM Madhu Koda to withdraw plea challenging his 3-year disqualification by ECI in 2017

The Supreme Court in the case Madhu Koda Versus Election Commission Of India observed and has allowed the former Jharkhand Chief Minister Madhu Koda to withdraw the petition filed challenging his 3-year disqualification by the Election Commission of India in 2017.

ALLAHABAD HIGH COURT STAYS ARREST OF MOHD ZUBAIR TILL JANUARY 06 IN YATI NARSINGHANAND 'X' POST CASE: 'NOT A DREADED CRIMINAL'

The Allahabad High Court in the case stayed the arrest of Mohammed Zubair, co-founder of Alt-News, till January 6, 2025 in connection with an First Information Report, FIR lodged against him over his post on 'X' (formerly Twitter) regarding an alleged inflammatory speech by Yati Narsinghanand.

Supreme Court rejects petition to levy toll on Delhi-Noida Direct flyway commuters: 'Defrauding public, NOIDA's agreement arbitrary'

The Supreme Court in the case Noida Toll Bridge Company Versus Federation of Noida RWA observed and has rejected the petition filed by Noida Toll Bridge Company to impose tolls on the commuters of the Delhi Noida Direct, DND flyway.

NEW LOW IN PARLIAMENTARY DEMOCRACY

Although the winter session of Parliament ended on Friday, yet the events that took place a day earlier leading to verbal exchanges between the treasury members and the Opposition following injuries to at least three MPs, should make our political class to introspect.

UNDERSTANDING THE TRAGEDY OF ATUL SUBHASH: PERSPECTIVES AND LESSONS

The suicide of 34-year-old techie Atul Subhash in Bangalore has shocked and angered the nation. It is disturbing that someone would feel so tormented and hopeless, allegedly due to domestic violence by his ex-spouse.

Bengaluru Techie's Suicide Raises the Issue of Misuse of Section 85 of the BNS, and A Need to Relook into the BNS Laws

Marriages in India are considered a highly revered union, which is believed to unite together not just two individuals, but two families as well.

Forex reserves drop by $2 billion to $652.86 billion

India's forex reserves dropped by USD 1.988 billion to USD 652.869 billion for the week ended December 13, the RBI said on Friday.

SENSEX TANKS 1,176 POINTS, NIFTY FALLS BELOW 23,600 LEVEL

The NSE Nifty tanked 364.20 points or 1.52% to 23,587.50.

India to spend $8 trillion on investments in next 5 years

India is poised to spend a massive USD 8 trillion on investments over the next five years, says a report by Motilal Oswal.

SEBI introduces uniform data sharing policy for research purposes

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Friday issued a uniform policy for stock exchanges, clearing corporations, and depositories to regulate the sharing of market data for research purposes.

States emphasized the need for additional funding for disaster relief. They requested more allocation for the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF).

States have raised several demands in the pre-budget meeting with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Jaisalmer on Friday evening.

India's greenfield projects set to unlock Rs 1.5 lakh crore investments

India's 12 green field projects under the National Industrial Corridor Development Project will create employment opportunities for 9.4 lakh individuals, says a year-end release by the Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade.

FM chairs pre-Budget meeting with States/UTs in Jaisalmer

As part of the pre-budget consultations, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday chaired a meeting with States and Union Territories in Jaisalmer.

RBI may delay rate cut to April next year amid Fed's hawkish stance

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) may postpone the beginning of its rate cut cycle to April 2025 because of the Federal Reserve's shift towards a more hawkish monetary stance, says a research report by Yes Bank.

Indian stock indices faced significant losses this week, with Sensex and Nifty shedding around 5% each due to foreign selling and global market pressures.

India's merchandise trade deficit for November stood at USD 37.84 billion, driven by a surge in imports relative to exports. This is reportedly the highest monthly trade deficit on record. \"The negative response to the Fed's commentary yesterday will be temporary. Recovery led by largecaps is possible in the near-term,\" said V K Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Financial Services. Last week, Indian equity markets rebounded sharply in the second half on Friday, managing to end the week with marginal gains.

Parentune launches Spotlight with Adhuna Bhabani

The debut video interview features Adhuna in an intimate conversation about her journey as a parent, providing a rare insight into the challenges and triumphs of raising two daughters, Shakya and Akira, with ex-husband, actor Farhan Akhtar

Microland named a Leader in ISG Provider Lens™ 2024 for U.S. Multi Public Cloud Services

Microland, a global digital transformation leader, is delighted to announce that it has been recognized as a Leader in Managed Services for the Midmarket segment in ISG Provider Lens™ Study - Multi Public Cloud Services - U.S. 2024.

Rapyder achieves Premier Tier status in AWS Partner Network

Rapyder Cloud Solutions is proud to announce achieving AWS Premier Tier Services Partner status within the AWS Partner Network (APN) in December, 2024.

Suryadev TMT launches campaign with three iconic brand ambassadors

Based in Chennai, India, Suryadev TMT, a major integrated steel manufacturer in South India, has launched a new campaign celebrating inner strength, resilience and excellence.

Aindham Vedham on ZEE5 blends ancient mysteries with modern drama

Aindham Vedham is an eight-episode web series you can watch on ZEE5.