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February 11, 2025
Joint Joyride of IAF, Army Chiefs Shows Camaraderie, Trust in LCA
IN the face of questions being raised on delays and safety of the light combat aircraft Tejas, the eve of Aero India 2025 saw Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh taking to the skies from Air Force Station Yelahanka in the two-seater multi-role fighter.
1 min
After Delhi defeat, Kejriwal turns to Punjab AAP unit
AMID intense speculation about a potential split in the Punjab AAP following the party's humiliating defeat in the polls, Arvind Kejriwal has called a meeting with Bhagwant Mann ministers and MLAs in Delhi on Tuesday.
1 min
BJP Likely to Opt for Woman or SC Face as CM Choice
FOLLOWING the people's mandate that returned the BJP to power in Delhi after 27 long years, overshadowing the AAP, attention has now shifted to the crucial decision of selecting the next chief minister.
1 min
Don hints at new tariffs ahead of Modi's US visit
Trump likely to announce additional 25% tariffs on steel, aluminum
1 min
Hectic parleys in Manipur as BJP scouts for Biren successor; tight security in Imphal
A day after Biren Singh resigned as Manipur Chief Minister, BJP's Northeast in-charge Sambit Patra on Monday held a series of closed-door meetings in Imphal an effort to identify a successor.
1 min
Sonia's push for population census
In her first intervention in the Rajya Sabha during the Budget session on Monday, Congress leader Sonia Gandhi strongly emphasised the need for a population census at the earliest.
1 min
2 Arrested for Stealing ₹29L in ATM Robbery
An engineer and a B.Sc. graduate have been arrested for allegedly stealing an ATM and looting ₹29 lakh in cash from the Wazirabad area, police said on Monday.
1 min
AAP Should've Backed Off, Says AIMIM Chief
AAP candidates should have stepped aside to allow a direct Assembly poll contest with the BJP in the capital, AIMIM Delhi chief Shoaib Jamai said on Monday, while also accusing the Congress of vote-splitting.
1 min
Court No To Cancel Warrant Against Balyan's Associate
A Delhi court on Monday refused to cancel the arrest warrant against an alleged aide of AAP leader Naresh Balyan in a MCOCA case.
1 min
Consent holds no relevance for prosecution in Pocso cases, says HC
THE Delhi High Court has reinforced that in cases under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, the question of consent holds no legal significance if the victim is a minor.
1 min
24-yr-old Uttarakhand man found dead in park pond; 2 juveniles in police net
Both accused confessed to crime, says DCP
1 min
Air quality slips to 'very poor', IMD predicts 'warm' capital
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that warm conditions are likely to persist for the next two days, with the maximum temperature likely to reach 27 degrees Celsius, as wind speeds remain low.
1 min
Strict measures needed to counter baseless allegations: Poll body chief
DELHI Chief Electoral Officer R Alice Vaz, who was responsible for conducting the high-stakes elections in the national capital, has called for stricter measures to prevent people from levelling \"baseless\" allegations against EC officials.
1 min
New CM may give 'sheesh mahal', where Kejriwal once lived, a miss
BJP MLA from Rohini and ex-LoP Vijender Gupta writes to L-G demanding immediate action
1 min
HC seeks Tihar, NIA reply on Hurriyat leader's plea over communication ban
'Arbitrary suspension'
1 min
2 Rescued From Child Trafficking Gang, Four Held
The railway unit of Delhi Police has busted a child-trafficking gang with the arrest of four traffickers and rescued two children, including an infant, officials said on Monday.
1 min
SGPC cracks the whip, ousts Damdama Sahib chief for misconduct
IN compliance with an investigation panel report, the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) on Monday dismissed from service Giani Harpreet Singh, the Jathedar (high priest) of Takht Damdama Sahib.
1 min
Amanatullah booked for obstructing police action
DELHI Police on Monday registered a case against AAP MLA from Okhla, Amanatullah Khan, for allegedly obstructing a Crime Branch operation in Jamia Nagar area, which resulted in the escape of a wanted criminal, police sources said.
1 min
2-day parole to Baramulla MP to attend Parliament
THE Delhi High Court on Monday granted two-day custody parole to Jammu and Kashmir MP Engineer Rashid, currently under arrest in connection with a terror funding case under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
2 mins
MCD budget to be tabled Feb 13
Civic body sought L-G's nod last month as absence of standing committee caused delays
2 mins
Top officials of coaching centre get bail in UPSC aspirants' death
The Rouse Avenue Court on Monday granted regular bail to Abhishek Gupta, CEO of Rau's IAS Study Circle, in connection with the drowning death of three UPSC aspirants in the basement of the coaching institute in Old Rajinder Nagar in July 2024.
1 min
Draft bill on pvt univs in Kerala gets Pinarayi cabinet stamp
OVERCOMING the opposition from within the ruling LDF, the state government has cleared the decks for the establishment of private universities in Kerala.
1 min
'Spurious laddoo': SIT likely to issue notices to former TTD chairman
IN a significant development in the ongoing investigation into the use of adulterated ingredients in the making of the Tirumala Laddu Prasadam, the Special Investigation Team (SIT), constituted by the Supreme Court, is reportedly planning to issue notices to YSRCP Rajya Sabha MP and former TTD (Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams) Chairman YV Subba Reddy and then Executive Officer (EO) AV Dharma Reddy, the sources informed.
1 min
India-UK Def Pacts on Next-Gen Weapons
Collaboration will address mutual security concerns, create jobs and enable interoperability of both armies
2 mins
HAL's Dhruv-NG makes its debut at Aero India event
SOON after inaugurating Aero India on Monday, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh set the tempo that the air show means business.
1 min
Agents smuggling Telangana's PDS rice to Chhattisgarh markets
RICE, meant for distribution under the Public Distribution System (PDS) in Telangana, is reportedly being smuggled to Chhattisgarh.
1 min
South Trumps Rest of India in GDP Growth: CEA
WITH 6.3% GDP growth rate compared to 5% in rest of India, South India leads in economic progress and far outperforms other regions of India, Dr V Anantha Nageswaran, chief economic advisor to the union government, said on Monday.
1 min
Race for Army's mobile air defence: Who are the leading contenders?
THE Indian Army's move to acquire a Self-Propelled Air Defence Gun Missile System (ADGM-SP) to strengthen protection for mechanised formations, Tank and Armoured Personnel Carriers, is gaining focus.
1 min
What the Budget Can't Do for Enterprising Women
HE Union budget for 2025-26 promises rural prosperity and resilience through greater participation of women in the workforce and a boost for their entrepreneurial opportunities.
3 mins
DECADE OF ACT EAST & THE NEED FOR CLOSER TIES
Though the Act East policy has brought us closer, India and ASEAN countries still view each other as glasses half empty. There is need and scope for improvement in the ties
4 mins
Concerned over declining participation of MPs: Birla
LOK Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday flagged the declining participation of members in legislative proceedings and resulting political logjam.
1 min
‘Exams are not everything': PM's tip to schoolkids at Pariksha Pe Charcha
FROM nutrition to mastering pressure, leadership lessons to going beyond marks, PM Narendra Modi on Monday shared some crucial tips with schoolchildren about how to succeed in life and not just exams during the eighth edition of his annual 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' broadcast.
1 min
Amid fissures in INDIA bloc unity, Cong netas speak in different voices
THE demoralising defeat of the INDIA bloc parties - AAP and Congress in the Delhi assembly elections has brought out the internal contradictions in the grand old party, with leaders appearing to be not on the same page on its alliance strategies.
2 mins
India, US likely to step up consular ties
IN light of the challenges posed by illegal migration and delays in the US visa process, India and the US are set to step up their consular cooperation during PM Narendra Modi’s visit to the U.S., sources familiar with the matter told this newspaper.
2 mins
'No threat to Mann govt, Delhi meet to discuss party strategy'
DOWN IN DELHI, WILL AAP SURVIVE IN PUNJAB? HARPREET BAJWA TALKS TO CONG & AAP LEADERS TO FIND OUT
2 mins
Process of AAP disintegration in Punjab has already started'
SENIOR Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Punjab Assembly Partap Singh Bajwa claims that disintegration process of AAP has begun and it will soon be history.
2 mins
40-km-long traffic jams Kumbh entry
DESPITE the completion of three Amrit Snans on Makar Sankranti, Mauni Amavasya, and Basant Panchami-when millions took a holy dip at the Sangam the continuous influx of devotees is causing significant disruptions in Prayagraj and other destinations, including Ayodhya and Kashi, resulting in long hours of traffic jams.
1 min
Diversity: In a 1st, scientific assessment of animal species at PTR in Jharkhand
IN a first, Rapid Faunal Survey is being conducted in Palamu Tiger Reserve (PTR) to identify the micro and small animals.
2 mins
Shah to firm up strategy for J&K Budget session
Home Minister would either travel to Jammu or summon all 28 MLAs
1 min
Patole meets Rahul, Cong all set to go for Maha rejig
MAHARASHTRA Congress president Nana Patole met with Lok Sabha MP and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Monday, sparking speculation about a major overhaul in the state Congress unit.
1 min
Kosovo PM hunts for allies after failing to win majority in Parliament
Prime Minister Albin Kurti's leftwing party won most seats in the weekend parliamentary election but was left without a majority in the house, forcing it to look for an ally to form the next government, according to preliminary results released Monday.
1 min
HIV infections to soar after US stops funding: UN
THE head of the UNAIDS agency said on Monday the number of new HIV infections could jump more than six times by 2029 if American support of the biggest AIDS programme is dropped, warning that millions of people could die and more resistant strains of the disease could emerge.
1 min
Trump says his offer for Canada to become 51st US state is for real
Without American trade, the neighbour is not a viable country: Prez
2 mins
IHCL to invest ₹2,500 crore to develop Taj Bandstand hotel
INDIAN Hotels Company (IHCL), which owns and operates the Taj brand of luxury hotels and a few other soupped down labels, on Monday announced a ₹2,500 crore investment to develop a new 330-key hotel, the Taj Bandstand, in the megapolis, making it the fifth Taj branded hotel in the city, including the iconic Taj Mahal Palace at the Gateway.
1 min
Eicher appoints Lal as Chairman; Vinod Aggarwal, B Govindarajan take key roles
AUTO major Eicher Motors Limited (EML) on Monday announced the appointment of Siddhartha Lal as the executive Chairman of the Board, following the retirement of Chairman S Sandilya.
1 min
Fund manager Naren's take on SIP sparks debate in MF industry
ICICI Pru AMC's fund manager S Naren's take on systematic investment plans (SIPS) has sparked a debate in mutual fund industry.
1 min
Valuation, US tariff concerns weigh on mkt
Bigger pain felt in smallcap, midcap segments with these indices falling 11% and 8%, respectively, in 2025; investors look for more liquidity support from RBI
1 min
More sixes & fours: India footprint in global cricketing event
OVER the past week or so, several Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise owners have expanded their global footprint.
2 mins
Can Root be the answer to England's ODI struggles?
WHEN Joe Root was trapped on the pads trying to play Ravindra Jadeja off the backfoot in Nagpur, it seemed like he had joined an already struggling England batting line-up who hadn't been able to take on the Indian spinners.
2 mins
Vintage Jadeja back to the fore
Veteran spinner doing what he does best and that's a massive boost for India ahead of CT
3 mins
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