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No allocation of portfolios amid Maha knot over home
Fadnavis launches dept site indicating he wants to keep the ministry
Minorities under attack in Bangla: 685 Indians write open letter seeking peace
IN an open letter, over 650 eminent persons, including former judges, bureaucrats and ambassadors, have urged people of Bangladesh to continue being on the path of peace and friendship that existed between the two nations for five decades.
NIA conducts raids in 17 places across 4 states in Muzaffarpur arms haul case
IN a multi-state operation, the National Investigation Agency on Wednesday conducted raids at 17 locations, in connection with the recovery of AK-47 assault rifles and ammunition in Bihar's Muzaffarpur in May.
Some retired HC judges drawing ‘pitiable’ pension of ₹10-15K per month: SC
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it was “pitiable” that some retired high court judges were getting pensions ranging between ₹10,000 and ₹15,000.
Priyanka in 31-member JPC on 'One Poll'
The government on Wednesday set up a 31-member parliamentary panel that will scrutinise the two bills proposing simultaneous Lok Sabha and assembly polls.
Robust framework in place to counter drug trafficking: Govt
The Centre on Wednesday informed the Rajya Sabha that it has been taking measures jointly with state governments to strengthen the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and other enforcement agencies to ensure effective implementation of the anti-drug law to curb trafficking of the banned substances across India's borders with other countries.
Oppn turns heat on govt over Shah remarks, seeks apology
AS the political row over Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks on BR Ambedkar escalated on Wednesday, the Opposition parties demanded the minister's resignation.
THE PETROV DILEMMA & AI
IN 1983, the Soviet Union's Oko early-warning system issued a critical alert, signaling an imminent nuclear strike from the US.
THE NEED FOR A JUDICIAL CODE OF CONDUCT
The latest case of a judge crossing lines of propriety is part of an alarming trend. With its 1997 code on judicial values breached, the Supreme Court needs to frame new rules
Car loses control, falls into sea in Chennai, driver missing
A car that had entered the Chennai Harbour to pick up a coast guard officer, allegedly lost control and plunged 90 feet into the sea from a jetty on Tuesday night.
Temp in Munnar dips to season's lowest at 6°C, hotels packed amid tourist rush
THE chilly weather in Munnar as the year 2024 nears its end is attracting visitors to the hill station in large numbers.
IPS officer facing vigilance probe gets govt's nod for DGP post, Oppn cries foul
THE cabinet on Wednesday accepted the recommendation of the high-level screening committee to bestow DGP rank to ADGP M R Ajith Kumar, who is currently heading the Armed Police Battalion.
After potato, prices of egg a worry for Majhi
WHEN all essential food items are getting pricey, can the humble egg be behind?
K'taka: 26 medicines flagged as spurious
THE health department has flagged 26 medicines—eight as spurious or fake and 18 as misbranded—which are consumed for acidity, pain relief, cholesterol, iron deficiency, and nasal congestion.
Low pressure over Bay of Bengal to cause heavy rains in AP till Dec 20
THE India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Nellore, Tirupati, Kakinada, Anakapalli, and Visakhapatnam, indicating the likelihood of heavy to very heavy rainfall on Thursday.
Suspected case of Zika virus in Nellore district
A six-year-old boy is suspected to have contracted the Zika virus at Venkatapuram village in Marripadu mandal of Nellore district.
Govt, Guv in conflict over selecting Annamalai V-C
Notice says govt 'purposefully excluded' UGC chairman's nominee
HC wants virtual presence of accused in MCOCA case
THE Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed the jail authorities to ensure the virtual presence of two accused, Rohit and Sachin Chikara, in connection with a case under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) involving AAP's Uttam Nagar MLA Naresh Balyan.
Lack of corroborative evidence: HC grants bail in gang rape case
THE Delhi High Court has granted bail to an accused in a gang rape case, citing a lack of corroborative evidence from key eyewitnesses and the prolonged detention of the accused for over seven years.
Docs implant smallest pacemaker in man twice
DOCTORS at Gurugram's Paras Hospital successfully implanted the world's smallest pacemaker, known as Micra, in the heart of an 88-year-old patient for the second time, the hospital spokesperson said on Wednesday.
MCD likely to double parking fee under GRAP
IN a move to curb air pollution by dissuading people from using their private vehicles, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is set to table a revised proposal on Thursday to double parking fees as called for under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP).
No relief from toxic air despite curbs in force
DELHI residents woke up to another day of toxic air quality on Wednesday, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) hovering above 440 in the \"severe\" category, even as Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) IV restrictions remained in effect across the capital and NCR.
Nursery admissions gain pace as only two days left
WITH just two days remaining for the nursery admission application process for the 2025-26 academic year to close, parents across Delhi are scrambling to ensure they don't miss out.
Once Sisodia's stronghold, now a test for Ojha
AAP's tactic to retain grip
EC reviews poll readiness in meeting with parties
'Dates for assembly elections could be announced anytime soon'
AIIMS' research on cancer treatment holds promise for affordable therapy
AIIMS Delhi has achieved a groundbreaking milestone in cancer treatment by developing an antibody-based therapy for recurrent cancers, specifically Multiple Myeloma (MM).
Hold spl session, table CAG reports
LIEUTENANT Governor VK Saxena (L-G), on Wednesday, wrote to Delhi Chief Minister Atishi to convene a special session of the Delhi Legislative Assembly on December 19-20 to discuss 14 pending Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) reports.
Govt grants special casual leave to visually impaired employees on World Braille Day
In a move to honour Louis Braille's contributions, the Delhi government has announced a one-day special casual leave for its blind employees on January 4, 2025.
Fake certificates being used to avail reservation benefits, alleges BJP
DELHI BJP has alleged that fake caste certificates are being used to exploit reservation benefits meant for Dalits in the Delhi government.
AAP protests remarks on Ambedkar
Calling Babasaheb the voice of oppressed, Kejriwal says Shah's comments have hurt millions