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Beti Bachao Beti Padhao dividend for Viksit Bharat

As India marches confidently towards becoming Viksit Bharat by 2047, the transformative impact of the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) programme is a testament to how far we have come in our transition from a focus on women's development to women-led development.

DHBVN Officials Booked After Discom Staff Electrocuted

A Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (DHBVN) assistant linesman was electrocuted when power supply to a 11KV feeder was suddenly turned on while he was carrying out repair work in Sector 84 on Tuesday, police said.

Atishi Alleges 'Threat' to AAP Workers by BJP

CM Atishi on Tuesday alleged intimidation and threat to the AAP volunteers by workers of the BJP, including relatives of BJP candidate Ramesh Bidhuri in Kalkaji constituency.

No violation of norms; Kantara 2 gets clean chit from forest officials

Following allegations by local villagers that the crew of Kantara: Chapter 1 has violated norms during the shoot of the film in the Heruru forest area of Karnataka, Forest Department officials have refuted the claims.

20-yr-old gang-raped at gunpoint, friend attacked

Life term for UP man after girl died due to electrified gate of his house

Putin, Xi Hold Key Talks After Trump Sworn In

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping praised their deepening cooperation in a video call on Tuesday, hours after Donald Trump's inauguration as US president.

Rahul to Hold 3 Poll Rallies in City Till Friday

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will campaign in parts of Delhi for three consecutive days starting Wednesday for the upcoming assembly polls, party leaders said on Tuesday.

Small biz, startups may get more budget aid

The Union Budget for 2025-26 is likely to step up financial support for startups and small businesses that account for nearly a third of India's economic output.

Rising heat may add to dengue fatalities: Study

Without timely interventions, dengue deaths could rise significantly by 2030 and further more by 2050, a new paper has warned.

Suspend R-Day event: Email to four schools

At least three schools in Delhi and one school in Ghaziabad received an email allegedly from separatist organisation Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) on Tuesday morning, asking them to suspend Republic Day celebrations on their premises, police said.

Max 22°C, as Ggm Sees Yet Another Warm Day

Gurugram residents experienced another uncharacteristically warm winter day on Tuesday with both maximum and minimum temperatures remaining above normal.

UP STF Gun Down Four Criminals in Encounter

STF Inspector Sunil Kumar, Who Was Leading the Team, Was Shot Multiple Times in the Exchange of Fire

Delhi-GGM RRTS Will Soon Get Cabinet Nod: Min

Union cabinet minister Rao Inderjit Singh on Tuesday said that the cabinet approval for regional rapid transport system (RRTS) from Delhi to Shahjahanpur via Gurugram is likely to come soon.

JSW Group Signs MoU for ₹3 Lakh Cr Investment in Maharashtra

Diversified JSW Group on Tuesday announced plans to invest ₹3 lakh crore in Maharashtra across its businesses.

Judicial Panel Reaches Sambhal To Probe Riots

A judicial commission formed by the Uttar Pradesh government visited Sambhal on Tuesday to inspect areas affected by violence during the survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid on November 24 last year and record statements of witnesses.

18-Year-Old Dies by Suicide After Jumping From College Building

An 18-year-old man pursuing B.Com from a college in Rohini allegedly died by suicide after jumping from the ninth floor of his institute's building, Delhi Police officers aware of the case said on Tuesday.

SC Reserves Order on Pleas Against Cases Filed Due to Hema Panel Report

The Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved orders on petitions challenging an order of the Kerala high court directing registration of criminal cases based on a judicial enquiry into instances of sexual abuse and harassment faced by actors in the Malayalam film industry.

School bus inspection drive begins in Ggm

The Gurugram administration and the Haryana transport department on Tuesday launched a 10-day inspection drive of school buses operating in the city to enhance the safety of schoolchildren.

House Panel May Discuss Inclusion Of NRIs In Parl

A suggestion to discuss the possibility of non-resident Indians (NRIs) getting representation in Indian Parliament was floated by Congress lawmaker Deepender Singh Hooda during a meeting of the parliamentary standing committee on external affairs on Tuesday, people familiar with the matter said.

Harry Potter at Mahakumbh? Viral video leaves the internet confused

A viral video showing a Harry Potter lookalike at the Mahakumbh Mela has left the internet confused.

SC defers hearing on ADR's application to check EVMs

A bench of CJI Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Dipankar Dutta posted the matter for hearing on Feb 11

SC to Take Up Monitoring of RG Kar Probe Today

The Supreme Court will suo motu take up on Wednesday the monitoring of the investigation into the August 2024 rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, a day after the sole convict, Sanjay Roy, was awarded life in prison by the Sealdah court.

Centre Likely To Roll Out Labour Codes By Next Financial Year

The Centre is likely to implement the long-pending labour codes by early next financial year even if one state fails to wrap up the process of framing draft rules, as nearly all states and Union territories are done with finalising these norms, a person aware of the development said.

Sports ministry to rate NSFs for funding

Union sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya in a meeting with the National Sports Federations (NSFs) and IOA on Tuesday unveiled a new approach towards developing sports with an eye on improving India's medal chances at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Lack of wickets in middle overs may peg India back

There is a changing trend in Indian cricket with regards to player selection ever since Gautam Gambhir has taken over as India coach.

Rock Musician Garth Hudson Dies Aged 87

The head of Israel's military, Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi, resigned on Tuesday over his responsibility for its \"failure\" during the Palestinian militant group Hamas's attack on October 7, 2023.

Cops oppose Sharjeel bail plea in high court

The Delhi Police on Tuesday opposed jailed student activist Sharjeel Imam's bail plea in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case, alleging that he orchestrated the round-the-clock protest at Shaheen Bagh against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) by involving members of Islamist political organisations, Jamaat-e-Islami Hind (JeIH), and the proscribed Popular Front of India (PFI).

Trump announces 25% tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico

President Donald Trump has announced 25% tariffs on all goods coming into the US from Canada and Mexico from February 1, even as he has issued a wide-ranging executive order asking his government agencies to evaluate trade relationships, deficits, tariffs, and possibilities of trade agreements by April.

Rubio tasked with America First push

The US Senate late on Monday (Tuesday morning IST) unanimously approved Marco Rubio as America's new Secretary of State, making the senator from Florida the first cabinet-rank official in the Donald Trump administration to be confirmed.

Waqf panel holds last meeting in Lucknow

The joint parliamentary committee on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill held its last meeting with stakeholders in Lucknow on Tuesday and the panel will submit its report to Parliament in the upcoming budget session, panel chairman Jagdambika Pal said.