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Anna Varsity Case Accused DMK Supporter, Not Member: Stalin

Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin admitted on the floor of the state assembly that the accused in the Anna University sexual assault case is a sympathiser of his Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, but not a member and promised that his government would ensure justice for the survivor.

Asaram Moves Petition Seeking Suspension of Life Sentence

Self-styled godman Asaram on Wednesday moved a fresh plea in the Rajasthan high court seeking suspension of a life sentence awarded to him by a Jodhpur court in 2018 for sexually assaulting a minor girl.

Writer-filmmaker Pritish Nandy dies, tributes pour in

Eminent journalist and writer Pritish Nandy died at the age of 73 in Mumbai on Wednesday.

Roll Out Scheme For Cashless Treatment In Accident Cases: SC

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Centre to implement a 2022 scheme for cashless treatment to motor vehicle accident victims during the \"golden hour\", the first hour after the accident, and also asked General Insurance Council (GIC), apex body of insurance companies, to set up a portal for expeditious processing of compensation claims for hit and run accident victims by March 14.

Stampede kills 6, many hurt

The incident took place when devotees jostled for tickets for the annual Vaikunta Dwara Darshanam at Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple, in Tirupati, on Wednesday evening.

Wilson, Dhavale Get HC Bail in 2018 Koregaon Violence Case

Activists Rona Wilson and Sudhir Dhawale, arrested in connection with the Elgar Parishad-Bhima Koregaon case, are likely to be released from jail next week as the Bombay high court on Wednesday granted them bail in view of their nearly six-year-long pre-trial incarceration and the unlikeliness of the trial concluding anytime soon.

SC, GOVT SPAR ON JUDICIAL SALARIES AND PENSIONS

The Supreme Court and the Union government are locked in a fierce tussle over the uniformity of salaries and pensions for judges, with the Centre asserting that not all service conditions impact judicial independence and the court insisting it cannot remain a passive spectator to financial inequities undermining the judiciary's autonomy.

2 JEE Aspirants Found Dead in Kota Hostels, Cops Suspect Suicide

Two students preparing for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) for admission to undergraduate engineering course were found dead in separate incidents in Rajasthan's Kota district, police said on Wednesday, suspecting both to be cases of suicide.

'Andhra a land of possibilities': Modi launches ₹2L-cr projects

The Centre will work with Andhra Pradesh in realising its vision of becoming a nearly $2.5 trillion economy by 2047, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday as he laid the foundation stone and launched projects worth ₹2 lakh crore in Visakhapatnam, including the country's first Green Hydrogen Hub under National Green Hydrogen Mission.

High-speed trial run on Katra-Banihal line successful

The train covered the distance of 111 km in over an hour

Kashmir Rail Link to Enhance Trade & Tourism, Says Rather

Senior PDP leader and Baramulla district president Rafique Rather welcomed the successful completion of the J&K railway project, describing it as a landmark achievement that will transform the region's connectivity and bring immense benefits to the people.

PM Modi likely to inaugurate 'Z Morh' tunnel on January 13

Tunnel was completed three months back, the opening was delayed due to terrorist attack on workers on October 20, 2024

Social Media Page Admin Booked For Defamation, Public Mischief

Police has registered an FIR against the administrator of a social media page for allegedly defaming many individuals by sharing fabricated and malicious content about their personal lives, said officials.

Minor Rape Victim Dies After Delivery In Shimla

A minor rape victim died after delivering a baby boy at a hospital in Himachal Pradesh's Shimla district, police said on Wednesday.

Andhra Man Dies in Paragliding Crash in Manali

Sudden Wind Gust During Take-Off Affected Flight and Caused Mishap: Officials

HMPV: No Need to Panic, Says Punjab Minister

Punjab health minister Balbir Singh on Wednesday reviewed the preparedness against human metapneumovirus (HMPV). No case of the respiratory disease has been reported in the state and there is no need to panic, he said.

Jalandhar To Get Mayor On Jan 11

The elections for the post of mayor and other office-bearers in Jalandhar municipal corporation will be held on January 11.

Immovable Properties of Four Accused Attached by NIA

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday said it has attached five immovable properties belonging to four accused in the 2021 Ludhiana court complex bomb blast case.

UAPA Charges Added to FIR Against Arsh Dalla, 11 Other Accused

UAPA Sections Have Not Been Imposed Against Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh, Who Is Also an Accused in the Case

Chaudhary Holds Meet With Congress Leaders

Senior Congress leader Harish Chaudhary met with state and local leaders on Wednesday to seek suggestions for the party's mayoral candidate in Amritsar, the election for which is pending.

Move to rechristen UT adviser post as chief secy sparks row

Incumbent Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Punjab and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) decried the Union ministry of home affairs (MHA) Tuesday notification to abolish the post of the UT adviser, replacing it with 'chief secretary'.

AAP Held Back RRTS Funds: Gahlot

Former State Minister Said AAP's \"Ambitions\" Have \"Taken Over Their Political Accountability\"

Cong says will provide ₹25L health insurance

THE PARTY SAID ITS SCHEME WILL BE ACCESSIBLE TO ALL RESIDENTS, REGARDLESS OF ECONOMIC STATUS

Cong vs the rest? Fissures in INDIA bloc play out in public

AAP's Arvind Kejriwal accused Congress of tacitly collaborating with the BJP

Priyanka Responds To Bidhuri: Focus On Real Issues In Capital

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday dismissed Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ramesh Bidhuri's controversial remarks about her cheeks as \"ridiculous,\" urging political leaders to focus on real issues concerning Delhi's residents ahead of the elections.

Touring 'Sheesh Mahal' model is BJP's flashy campaign push

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has started setting up scaled architectural models of 6 Flag Staff Road, the contentious bungalow Arvind Kejriwal lived in during his time as chief minister, at its rallies and events in the city ahead of the February 5 elections, sharpening its attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) over allegedly lavish modifications made to the Civil Lines bungalow.

HC upholds CBI court order summoning bizman as accused

THE CASE PERTAINS TO THE ALLEGED PURCHASE OF LAND FROM FARMERS IN GURUGRAM ON CHEAP RATES BY THE DEVELOPERS AND OTHERS

Excise official promoted two days after notice for 'negligence' in duty

On Jan 3, the dept promoted deputy excise and taxation commissioner Shaleen Walia to joint commissioner, public accounts committee, at headquarters

2 Of Bambiha Gang Held After Encounter In Faridkot

Two members of the Davinder Bambiha gang were arrested after an exchange of fire near Bir Sikhan Wala village in Jaito sub division of Faridkot district late on Tuesday.

2 Held for Opening Fire at Police Team Near Toll Plaza

Had Fired at a Police Team Near Badopal Toll in Fatehabad in Dec Last Year While Trying to Free a Jail Inmate