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ED Urges Delhi HC To Defer Hearing In Jain's PMLA Case

The Delhi high court on Monday sought the response of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and former Delhi minister Satyendra Jain on a plea moved by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) seeking a stay on the trial court proceedings in a 2017 money laundering case until it files a supplementary charge-sheet.

TN-Centre NEP standoff needless in any language

The schism emerging between the Tamil Nadu government and the Union government over the National Education Policy (NEP) and the three-language formula is a classic case of leaders talking at each other rather than to each other.

As US Clears Rana Extradition, Focus on 6 Other Conspirators

With Pakistani-Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana facing imminent extradition to India following US approval, there is renewed attention on six other alleged conspirators of the 2008 Mumbai attacks, who remain in Pakistan without facing significant legal consequences, senior Indian security officials say.

RPF flags 'lapses' behind stampede

Two announcements, three minutes apart, about a Prayagraj-bound Kumbh special train, but mentioning different platforms may have sparked the deadly stampede that killed at least 18 at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday night, a report of the incident by the Railway Protection Force said.

Faecal Coliform Levels High Amid Maha Kumbh: CPCB

The National Green Tribunal was informed on Monday, through a report by the CPCB, that various locations in Prayagraj during the ongoing Maha Kumbh were not conforming to the primary water quality for bathing with respect to the level of faecal coliform.

Now, BWGs Told to Register With MCD

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) on Monday said that it will now be mandatory for the Bulk Waste Generators (BWGs) in the city to register with the civic body and ensure waste disposal as per the Solid Waste Management (SWM) rules.

2-YR-OLD SITTING ON BALCONY KILLED IN CELEBRATORY FIRING DURING WEDDING

A two-year-old boy, who was watching a wedding procession snake through his congested Noida neighbourhood on Sunday night, was killed after the revellers fired a few shots as part of celebratory firing and struck him in the head, police officers said on Monday.

Pak National With 'Links' To Gogoi's Wife Booked

The Assam Police on Monday filed an FIR against Pakistani national Ali Tauqeer Sheikh for trying to disrupt communal harmony and working against the nation's interest by commenting on India's internal affairs on social media, chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said, amid controversy over Sheikh's links with Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi's wife, Elizabeth.

Drag-flicker Lakra makes a mark, guided by Peillat

There is a big difference between the Amandeep Lakra of before and after Hockey India League (HIL).

Man who raped, killed tourist given life term

THE SESSIONS JUDGE SENTENCED CONVICT TO 3-YEAR IMPRISONMENT FOR DESTROYING EVIDENCE. BOTH SENTENCES WILL BE RUNNING CONCURRENTLY

Russia says no point in inviting Europeans to talks on Ukraine

French President Emmanuel Macron had a phone call with Donald Trump just as he was about to greet key European Union nations and the United Kingdom at the Elysee Palace on Monday for an emergency meeting on how to react to the US diplomatic blitz on Ukraine, which left the once rock-solid partner as a potential political liability.

TN's Opposition to NEP Political, Says Edu Minister

As Tamil Nadu stepped up its opposition to the National Education Policy (NEP), with the ruling DMK and its allies announcing a protest on February 18, Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday dismissed the state government's opposition as \"politics\" and said the Centre is committed to implementing the NEP across the country.

Cong Chief Calls Office Bearers' Meet Tomorrow

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has called a meeting of the office bearers on Wednesday to discuss the road-map of the party, organisational revamp and how to take forward the pre-planned programmes and policies.

Tax dispute won't halt VW imports: Govt to Bombay HC

THE CARMAKER APPROACHED HC AFTER THE GOVT DEMANDED DUTY AT CKD RATES ON ITEMS IMPORTED OVER PAST 12 YRS

Delhi oath ceremony to be mega show for NDA

The swearing-in ceremony of the next Delhi chief minister is set to become a mega show of strength by the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the event is likely to be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union home minister Amit Shah, the chief ministers of all 20 states controlled by the alliance, celebrities and prominent citizens, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders said on Monday.

Top court pulls up MCD, says you are 'dilly-dallying' over pollution

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) earned the scorn of the Supreme Court on Monday for \"dilly-dallying\" on the issue of tackling pollution in the Capital as it found that no steps were taken by the civic agency to ensure that every person undertaking construction or demolition activity is to first submit a plan on how to deal with the waste generated.

Delivering LCA Mk-1A key, not countering criticism: HAL chief

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) chief DK Sunil on Monday said that the state-run aircraft maker's focus is on delivering the new light combat aircraft (LCA Mk-1A) to the Indian Air Force at the earliest rather than spending time on countering criticism of the indigenous programme, which is running behind schedule due to several reasons including delay in the supply of engines by US firm GE Aerospace.

FM: Heavy selling by FPIs likely due to India's good returns

The heavy selling by foreign investors could be a result of their investments in India delivering good returns and allowing for profit-booking, Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said at a post-Budget media briefing on Monday.

Rohingya Entitled To Schools But Denied Admission Can Move HC

The Supreme Court on Monday said that children of Rohingya refugees who are entitled to enroll and study in Delhi government schools can approach the Delhi high court if they are denied admission, while also stating that nobody will be allowed to stay illegally by using children as a 'shield' for seeking relief from court.

B'desh Border Guards in Delhi for DG-Level Talks With BSF

A delegation of the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) led by their director general Major General Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman Siddiqui reached the national Capital on Monday for the DG-level border coordination meeting with India's Border Security Force (BSF).

Closeness to Himalayas, 3 fault lines make city prone to quakes

Located just south of the earthquake-prone Himalayas and the presence of three active fault lines running Delhi means that the city sits in a seismically active region, experts said on Monday after an early morning tremor jolted millions of residents.

SC tasks Dehradun's FRI to improve Delhi's green cover

The Supreme Court on Monday appointed the Dehradun-based Forest Research Institute (FRI) to devise an action plan with specific timelines to enhance the Capital's green cover.

What caused the earthquake on Monday?

‘Weak zones’, water channels deep inside the Earth and area’s geography caused the tremors, experts say

Four Found Dead, Cops Suspect Murder-Suicide

A family of four members were found dead at an apartment in Mysuru city of Karnataka on Monday, with the police suspecting that a 45-year-old man allegedly killed his mother, wife and son before claiming his own life.

NTPC to Spend $62 Billion on 30 GW of Nuclear Power Capacity

Indian state power company NTPC is looking to build 30 gigawatts (GW) of nuclear power capacity over the next two decades, three times more than expected, at a cost of $62 billion, three sources said.

Sub-Inspector Who 'Aided' Businessman's Killers Arrested

The Special Cell of Delhi Police has arrested a sub-inspector for allegedly aiding the killers of a businessman, who was shot dead in the Farsh Bazar area of Shahdara over \"mistaken identity,\" sources said on Monday.

Aid politics and national interest

Clarity over disbursal of USAID funds will help avoid conspiracies about Indian electoral system

Jimmy Amarnath's Fearless, on a career of remarkable courage

Among the lasting images of 1983 is Kapil Dev on the Lord's balcony holding aloft the World Cup along with Mohinder Amarnath, Man of the Match in the semi-final and final.

Odisha CM Presents ₹2.9L-Cr Budget With Agri, Irrigation Focus

The Mohan Charan Majhi-led BJP government in Odisha on Thursday presented its first-full budget for the year 2025-26 with a ₹2.90 lakh crore outlay and several new schemes apart from renaming of a few schemes in force during the previous BJD regime.

Music body seeks to intervene in HC hearing vs OpenAI

The Delhi high court on Monday issued notice in an application filed by Indian Music Industry (IMI) and its affiliates T-Series and Saregama, seeking intervention in the news agency Asian News International (ANI)'s copyright suit against OpenAI, alleging unauthorised use of its original news content by the US-based firm.