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February 13, 2025

Pre-poll freebies creating a class of parasites, says SC

THE Supreme Court on Wednesday criticised the practice of political parties giving freebies ahead of the elections, saying it has made people unwilling to work.

Pre-poll freebies creating a class of parasites, says SC

1 min

India, France to jointly develop N-reactors, AI

Modi, Macron firm up plans to take strategic cooperation to next level

India, France to jointly develop N-reactors, AI

2 mins

Sajjan Kumar Convicted in '84 Riots Case

A special court on Wednesday found former Congress leader Sajjan Kumar guilty in a case of killing a father-son duo during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

Sajjan Kumar Convicted in '84 Riots Case

1 min

Tough bill coming to curb illegal immigration

A draft legislation with more teeth to curb illegal immigration is likely to be introduced in Parliament in the second leg of the ongoing Budget session.

Tough bill coming to curb illegal immigration

1 min

100% Delhi delivery of houses under Centre's scheme

DELHI and Chandigarh have achieved 100% success under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U), a Centre's scheme facilitating access to affordable housing for low and moderate income groups.

1 min

Review of AAP appointments tops bureaucrats' first 100-day agenda

Amid suspense for the new chief minister and the cabinet, the city's bureaucratic machinery has swung into action, preparing a 100-day roadmap aligned with the BJP's 'Viksit Delhi Sankalp Patra 2025'.

Review of AAP appointments tops bureaucrats' first 100-day agenda

1 min

4 out of 22 seats BJP lost saw close contest

THE Delhi BJP held a marathon meeting on Wednesday to analyse the results of the recent assembly elections and evaluate the factors contributing to its defeat in 22 constituencies.

4 out of 22 seats BJP lost saw close contest

1 min

Bharadwaj turns Youtuber after rout

SENIOR AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj has announced his Youtube channel 'Berozgar Neta ji' after defeat in just concluded Delhi Assembly elections.

Bharadwaj turns Youtuber after rout

1 min

Amanatullah cries foul, says being framed

AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan on Wednesday denied evading arrest and alleged that the Delhi Police was framing him in a false case.

Amanatullah cries foul, says being framed

1 min

BJP Legislature Party Meet May Finalise CM on Sunday

Amid growing speculation over the next chief minister of Delhi, all 48 BJP MLAs are expected to meet with BJP national president JP Nadda in the next two days.

BJP Legislature Party Meet May Finalise CM on Sunday

1 min

Seva Dal all set for major rejig, to take cue from RSS book

THE Congress, which has faced a series of electoral setbacks, is set for a major overhaul in Delhi.

Seva Dal all set for major rejig, to take cue from RSS book

1 min

HC refuses plea against freebies by political parties

THE Delhi High Court on Wednesday refused to entertain a petition challenging the distribution of cash incentives promised by political parties ahead of the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections.

HC refuses plea against freebies by political parties

1 min

Govt must take steps to ensure swift compliance with judicial directives

THE Delhi High Court on Wednesday stressed that it falls within the government's exclusive executive domain to establish a strong system for ensuring swift compliance with judicial directives.

1 min

Man Held for Stealing ₹1.5 Cr Gold, Diamond

DELHI Police arrested a man from Rishikesh for allegedly stealing ₹1.5 crore worth of gold and diamond jewellery from a shop in southeast Delhi's Lajpat Nagar, police said on Wednesday, adding that the burglar, Soib (31), was previously involved in eight other criminal cases.

1 min

4 Nabbed From Bhalswa With Pistols, Ammo

DELHI Police has arrested four men from Bhalswa village in Jahangir Puri area following a tip-off, recovering three illegal automatic pistols, 23 live cartridges and four empty shells from their possession, an official said on Wednesday.

1 min

Centre's reply sought on 'delay' in implementation of women's reservation

THE Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued a notice to the Centre over a plea challenging the validity of Article 334A of the Constitution, which mandates that women's reservation in Parliament and state assemblies will take effect only after a delimitation exercise.

1 min

BJP Sets Eye on Apr 1 Mayor Polls for 'Triple-Engine Govt'

FOLLOWING its victory in the recently-concluded Delhi Assembly elections, the BJP is now eyeing to secure the post of mayor in the MCD (Municipal Corporation of Delhi) mayoral polls scheduled in April.

1 min

Plea on DeepSeek privacy: HC says concerned over AI, tech 'dangers'

THE Delhi High Court on Wednesday expressed alarm over the dangers of artificial intelligence (AI), emphasising that such technologies pose a serious risk regardless of who controls it, whether China or the United States.

Plea on DeepSeek privacy: HC says concerned over AI, tech 'dangers'

1 min

RSS returns to old address featuring three 13-storey towers, modern tech

THE Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), often considered the ideological mentor of the ruling BJP, has returned to its old address in the capital following near completion of the renovation project spread across five lakh sq ft of built-up area over 3.75 acres, housing three 13-storey towers and around 300 rooms and offices, at a cost of ₹150 crore.

RSS returns to old address featuring three 13-storey towers, modern tech

1 min

4 Arrested From Aligarh For Kidnapping 2-Yr-Old In City

A two-year-old child kidnapped from a Sunday market in northeast Delhi's Khajuri Khas has been safely rescued from Aligarh in Uttar Pradesh with the arrest of four people, including two women, a senior official said on Wednesday.

4 Arrested From Aligarh For Kidnapping 2-Yr-Old In City

1 min

No discrimination in edu of child

Plea in SC seeks access to public education, healthcare for Rohingya refugees in capital

No discrimination in edu of child

2 mins

Naidu, finance dept officials meet for budget preparation

CHIEF Minister N Chandrababu Naidu held an extensive discussion with Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav and senior department officials regarding the preparation of the Budget for the financial year 2025-26.

Naidu, finance dept officials meet for budget preparation

1 min

BC quota bill in March 1st week: Bhatti

THE state government on Wednesday decided to give an opportunity to those who missed giving their details in the caste survey, to do so between February 16 and 28.

1 min

K'taka Guv nod to ordinance for reining in errant microfin firms

TWO days after the state government resubmitted the Karnataka Micro Finance (Prevention of Coercive Actions) Ordinance 2025, Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot approved it on Wednesday.

1 min

One more dies in jumbo attack in Wayanad

ON a day the news broke of another tribal youth being trampled to death by a wild elephant in Wayanad -- the fourth such death in the state in 48 hours -- a high-level meeting of the forest department chalked out a 10-point action plan to mitigate the human-wildlife conflict.

1 min

Oram writes to chief secy, seeks action against PS for ‘unauthorised’ absence

AFTER writing to the prime minister's office (PMO) for replacement of his private secretary (PS) Parag Harsha Gavali a month ago, Union Tribal Affairs minister Jual Oram on Tuesday moved Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja to initiate disciplinary action against the 2013 batch officer for what he termed unauthorised absence.

1 min

Ragging horror at Kerala college

'Weights on private parts, body pierced': Nursing students suffered brutal torture

Ragging horror at Kerala college

2 mins

BrahMos missile to make first flight run in 2026

INDIA's ace BrahMos cruise missile is up for improvement as the development of the BrahMos NG (Next Generation) missile system is in advanced stages.

BrahMos missile to make first flight run in 2026

2 mins

HC Clears Decks for EC to Hold Probe into Pleas on Freezing AIADMK Symbol

The Madras High Court on Wednesday allowed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to proceed with the hearings concerning the leadership dispute in the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) and freezing of the party's 'two leaves' symbol.

HC Clears Decks for EC to Hold Probe into Pleas on Freezing AIADMK Symbol

1 min

Naidu, finance dept officials meet for budget preparation

CHIEF Minister N Chandrababu Naidu held an extensive discussion with Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav and senior department officials regarding the preparation of the Budget for the financial year 2025-26.

Naidu, finance dept officials meet for budget preparation

1 min

The Urgent Need for a National Skill Census

India's demographic transition will see it emerge as the most populous nation in the working age group by 2030.

The Urgent Need for a National Skill Census

3 mins

When the Prime Minister Goes to Washington

Trump is yet to fill some key posts that have a bearing on India-US relations. For now, the two sides are talking at higher levels to reset the course

When the Prime Minister Goes to Washington

4 mins

Buy air tickets from panchayats soon, says Shah

UNION Minister of Home Affairs and Cooperation Amit Shah said on Wednesday that each panchayat in the country will have a primary agricultural cooperative society (PACS).

1 min

SC to hear pleas over CEC appointment on Feb 19

THE Supreme Court on Wednesday fixed February 19 to hear a batch of pleas against the appointment of the chief election commissioner (CEC) and election commissioners under the 2023 law, saying if anything happens in the interregnum, the consequences are bound to follow.

SC to hear pleas over CEC appointment on Feb 19

2 mins

Waqf Bill: House panel report to be tabled in LS today

THE Joint Committee on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, will table the final report in the Lok Sabha on Thursday.

Waqf Bill: House panel report to be tabled in LS today

1 min

PM Recalls Savarkar's Escape Bid in Marseille

India-France relations touch new heights as Modi & Macron hold discussions on-board the presidential aircraft

PM Recalls Savarkar's Escape Bid in Marseille

2 mins

EC: 54 in 1951 to 743 in 2024, no of political parties sees 15-fold jump

THERE has been a 15-fold increase in the number of political parties (from 54 in 1951-52 to 743 in 2024) contesting in general elections and a five-times increase in the number of contesting candidates from 1,874 in 1951-52 to 8,360 in 2024, revealed the data released by the Election Commission on Tuesday.

EC: 54 in 1951 to 743 in 2024, no of political parties sees 15-fold jump

1 min

80K killed due to extreme weather events in 1993-2022 period: Study

INDIA registered at least 80,000 fatalities in the past three decades, causing losses of nearly $180 billion (inflation-adjusted) between 1993 and 2023 due to climate change-induced extreme weather events, a study says.

80K killed due to extreme weather events in 1993-2022 period: Study

1 min

Engaged on Jan 28, he was to marry on April 18

NAIK Mukesh Singh Manhas, who was killed in an IED blast near Line of Control (LoC) in J&K's Akhnoor sector on Tuesday, had returned to army unit on January 28 after his home for engagement. He was to get married on April 18.

1 min

Capt Bakshi Was to Get Married With Service Doctor in Army on April 5...

Captain Karamjit Singh Bakshi, who was killed in an IED blast near the LoC on Tuesday, was to get married on April 5.

1 min

Pranab's son returns to Cong after TMC stint

FORMER President Pranab Mukherjee's son Abhijit Mukherjee rejoined the Congress on Wednesday after a four-year stint with the Trinamool Congress.

1 min

Rape survivor can terminate pregnancy, says HC

THE Allahabad High Court has ruled that a victim of sexual assault has the legal right to terminate her pregnancy medically, emphasising that forcing her into motherhood would violate her dignity and fundamental rights.

Rape survivor can terminate pregnancy, says HC

2 mins

Didi Govt Presents ₹3.9L Cr Poll Budget, DA Hiked 4%

State GDP records 6.8% growth, more than national avg: Minister

Didi Govt Presents ₹3.9L Cr Poll Budget, DA Hiked 4%

1 min

Patra meets Guv again to break Manipur deadlock

THREE days on since N Biren Singh resigned as Manipur Chief Minister but BJP has not named his successor yet, intensifying speculation about the imposition of President's rule in the state.

Patra meets Guv again to break Manipur deadlock

1 min

Passport cannot be denied to person on brother's terrorism link, rules HC

THE Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has said that a passport cannot be denied to a person merely for the involvement of his brother in militancy activities.

Passport cannot be denied to person on brother's terrorism link, rules HC

1 min

Sunita Williams May Return to Earth Mid-March: NASA

NASA's two stuck astronauts may end up back on Earth a little sooner than planned.

Sunita Williams May Return to Earth Mid-March: NASA

1 min

Trump, Putin Set in Motion Negotiations to End War

PRESIDENT Donald Trump upended three years of US policy toward Ukraine on Wednesday, saying that he and Russian President Vladimir Putin had agreed to begin negotiations on ending the war following a dramatic prisoner swap.

Trump, Putin Set in Motion Negotiations to End War

1 min

Prez Trump readies reciprocal tariffs

PRESIDENT Donald Trump is taking additional action to upset the world trade system, with plans to sign an order as soon as Wednesday that would require that US tariffs on imports match the tax rates charged by other countries.

1 min

SIP inflows down by ₹59 crore to ₹26,400 crore in January

FOR the first time in many years, the incremental inflows into the systematic investments plans (SIPs) saw a marginal decline of ₹59 crore at ₹26,400 crore in January month-on-month basis after more than 25 lakh SIP folios were cancelled by stock exchanges.

1 min

Ashok Leyland Q3 net profit rises 34.63% to ₹819.67 crore

COMMERCIAL vehicle maker Ashok Leyland Ltd on Wednesday reported a 34.63% increase in consolidated net profit at ₹819.67 crore in the third quarter of the current financial year, riding on strong sales growth in overseas markets.

1 min

Natural gas demand to see 60% rise by 2030

The country's natural gas demand is projected to grow by nearly 60% by 2030, reaching 103 billion cubic meters (bcm) annually, according to a report by the Paris-based International Energy Agency (IEA).

Natural gas demand to see 60% rise by 2030

1 min

Reserve Bank Lifts Curbs on Kotak Bank as Lender Takes Measures to Address Issues

The Reserve Bank on Wednesday lifted the curbs imposed on the fourth-largest private sector lender Kotak Mahindra Bank after 10 months for failing to improve its IT infrastructure despite repeated warnings for nearly two years.

Reserve Bank Lifts Curbs on Kotak Bank as Lender Takes Measures to Address Issues

1 min

January retail inflation eases to five-month low of 4.31%

SUPPORTED by softening food prices, retail inflation eased to 4.31% in January 2025, down from 5.22% in December 2024, as per data released by the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation on Wednesday.

January retail inflation eases to five-month low of 4.31%

1 min

Smallcap stocks take a beating as market crashes

AS the market fell, highly volatile smallcap and midcap stocks have taken a beating.

Smallcap stocks take a beating as market crashes

1 min

New I-T bill: Simpler, shorter, crisper

Bill, likely to be tabled on Thursday, has no change in rate structures, capital gains tax rules

New I-T bill: Simpler, shorter, crisper

2 mins

Real late show exposes City's decline

REAL Madrid once again twisted the knife into Pep Guardiola's Manchester City to compound a troubled season for the English champions and leave them on the brink of an early Champions League exit.

Real late show exposes City's decline

1 min

Dream run: Old pals Nizar & Azhar help Kerala enter semis

WHEN Jammu and Kashmir left-arm spinner Abid Mushtaq dismissed Aditya Sarwate in the 84th over, Kerala, with only four wickets remaining, had to see off more than 40 overs to draw their Ranji Trophy quarterfinal tie in Pune on Wednesday.

Dream run: Old pals Nizar & Azhar help Kerala enter semis

2 mins

MOC meet: Pruning TOPS list core issue

Finally, the Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) had a more intense meeting on Tuesday.

2 mins

FC Goa sink Mumbai City

IKER Guarrotxena scored a first-half double as FC Goa recorded a 3-1 win over Mumbai City FC in the Indian Super League at the Mumbai Football Arena in Mumbai on Wednesday.

1 min

CLEAN SWEEP YET QUESTIONS REMAIN

Even as India beat England 3-0, the chopping & changing make one wonder about their backroom planning

3 mins

Day of records as Yadav claims javelin gold

JAVELIN thrower Sachin Yadav of Uttar Pradesh, 18-year-old high jumper Pooja Singh of Haryana and long distance runner Sawan Barwal of Himachal Pradesh rewrote National Games records and won gold medals on the concluding day of athletics competition here on Wednesday.

Day of records as Yadav claims javelin gold

1 min

Bold-play concert: Gill symphony enthralls thousands in Ahmedabad

BY all accounts, the Coldplay concert at the Narendra Modi Stadium in the last week of January was box office.

Bold-play concert: Gill symphony enthralls thousands in Ahmedabad

3 mins

Real late show exposes City's decline

REAL Madrid once again twisted the knife into Pep Guardiola's Manchester City to compound a troubled season for the English champions and leave them on the brink of an early Champions League exit.

Real late show exposes City's decline

1 min

Bengal's bustling bazaars

From 18th-generation Pattachitra artists to an engineer-turned-jewellery-maker, Srila Chatterjee's Baro Market Bengal Bazaar brings crafts, weaves, jewellery, art and artisans from the East to Delhi

Bengal's bustling bazaars

2 mins

Vijay Deverakonda's Kingdom teaser out

The teaser for Vijay Deverakonda's upcoming pan-Indian action thriller has been unveiled.

Vijay Deverakonda's Kingdom teaser out

1 min

The Goal Is Eurocentric

Football is known as a people's game. Fans go in waves to support their favourite clubs. In Delhi-NCR, multiple fan clubs are organising matchday screenings with as much craze as on a real football field.

The Goal Is Eurocentric

4 mins

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