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Chief secretary slams brakes on promotion of 8 ADGPs as DGPs

Home dept initiated the process of promoting the 1994 batch officers in November last month

24x7 water supply, e-buses among AAP's promises for Jalandhar and Phagwara

JALANDHAR: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Saturday launched its campaign for the December 21 municipal elections, coming up with five-point agendas for Jalandhar and Phagwara municipal corporations.

JUVENILE AMONG THREE HELD WITH STOLEN RIFLE

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3 KZF operatives arrested for grenade attack at police post

JALANDHAR: Days after the hand grenade attack at the police post, Asron in Nawanshahr, counter-intelligence (CI), Jalandhar, in a joint operation with SBS Nagar district police, have successfully cracked the case masterminded by the Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF) with the arrest of three members of the terror module.

JUSTICE NOT A TOOL FOR PRIVILEGED, BUT A SHIELD FOR THE MARGINALISED

The law must not serve as a mere tool for the privileged but act as a shield for the marginalized, Supreme Court judge, Justice Surya Kant, emphasised on Saturday, highlighting the interplay between justice and compassion and urging the legal community to adopt these twin principles as guiding beacons in the pursuit of equity and fairness.

Farmers announce rail roko after cops thwart march again

Protesters make third unsuccessful bid to enter Haryana, 17 injured in tear-gas shelling; tractor march to be held on Dec 16, farmers to block tracks in Punjab on Dec 18

FARM LOANS UP TO ₹2 LAKH TO BE COLLATERAL FREE, SAYS RBI

NEW DELHI: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has asked all banks to waive collateral, mortgage and any margin deposits against farm loans up to a limit of ₹2 lakh, the central bank said on Saturday.

South Korean prez impeached

SEOUL: South Korea's parliament on Saturday impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his stunning and short-lived martial law decree, a move that ended days of political paralysis but set up an intense debate over Yoon's fate, as jubilant crowds roared to celebrate another defiant moment in the country's resilient democracy.

Hry women's panel vice-chief, her driver held on graft charges

ACCUSED HAD SOUGHT ₹1-LAKH BRIBE TO DISPOSE OF A COMPLAINT AGAINST A JBT TEACHER BY HER WIFE: ACB SPOKESPERSON

RAHUL ATTACKS BJP OVER SAVARKAR'S VIEWS ON CONSTITUTION, SPARKS ROW

NEW DELHI: The Congress never respected the Constitution and all five generations of leaders tried to insult and undermine the sacred document for political gain and appeasement politics, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday, lashing out at the biggest Opposition party for what he called the indelible sin of imposing the Emergency and damaging constitutional freedoms.

Bishnoi jail interviews: Punjab home dept recommends DSP's dismissal

The Punjab home department has recommended dismissal of a deputy superintendent of police (DSP) who was named as a \"key conspirator\" in connection with facilitation of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's interview to a private news channel while in incarceration.

Series reaching a tipping point

As cricket moves to Gabba, this is where one team might gain a psychological advantage over other

At the nets, Gill, Pant show they mean business

BRISBANE: There was a time when the eve of a match would mean that the venue would be a beehive of activity.

Winning ploy: Play long, tire Ding out

BENGALURU: Grzegorz Gajewski was on his way to dinner on Thursday night, running through lines for Friday's possible tiebreaks when Ding Liren blundered and lost in what was seemingly a drawn game.

FBI did not send undercover operatives to join Jan 6 attack

A US Justice Department watchdog report released on Thursday debunked claims by far-right conspiracy theorists who falsely alleged that FBI operatives were secretly involved in the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol by Donald Trump's supporters.

France's Macron names centrist ally Bayrou as PM

PARIS: Veteran centrist figure, Francois Bayrou, became France's fourth prime minister in a year, on Friday, after President Emmanuel Macron named his longtime ally as the new head of government.

Stock market surges as foreign investors bet big

About-turn

US UNVEILS NEW $500MN MILITARY AID FOR UKRAINE

The United States on Thursday announced a new $500 million package of military aid for Ukraine, as Washington races to bolster Kyiv before President-elect Donald Trump takes office.

Algo trading to open up for retail investors soon

Algorithmic trading, which has remained the preserve of large institutions, could soon be open to India's retail investors as well, with the market regulator proposing a framework with critical roles for brokers and stock exchanges.

2nd impeachment vote for Prez Yoon on edge

SEOUL: South Korea's opposition leader on Friday urged ruling party lawmakers to side with the \"people\" and impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his failed martial law bid, a day before a second parliamentary vote that appears on a knife edge.

Israeli strike kills 66 Palestinians in Gaza

CAIRO: An Israeli strike killed at least 30 Palestinians and wounded 50 others who were sheltering in a post office in central Gaza Strip, bringing the death toll on Thursday in the enclave to 66.

Behind Iran's restraint in West Asia conflict

On November 27, a 60-day ceasefire deal between Lebanon's Hezbollah and Israel, brokered by the United States (US) and supported by France, came into effect.

Burning green: Health costs of landscape fires

The cascading effects of forest fires and stubble burning on human health and environment are severe

Uniquely Indian traits that produce civic indifference

I often wish Richard Sennett, that great and inspiring writer on cities and civic life in the western world, had a chance to live in Bengaluru for a couple of months.

Rajnath leads govt charge on Day l Of debate

Defence minister kicks off Constitution debate in Lower House with a sharp attack on Cong, even as Oppn leaders blame BJP for stoking unrest and attempting to dent India's 'armour'

A coming of age for Indian chess

D Gukesh's rise as the youngest world champion is a tale with two pieces - one of individual and family sacrifice, and the other of legend Viswanathan Anand's payback to Indian sport

TMC MP's comment draws BJP anger

NEW DELHI: A comment by Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra referring to late judge BH Loya in her speech in the Lok Sabha on Friday led to an uproar and prompted two short adjournments, a sharp response from Union parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju, and support from senior opposition members.

MINORITIES ARE TARGETED IN U.P.: IQRA IN LOK SABHA

Samajwadi Party lawmaker Iqra Choudhary on Friday expressed concern over the \"rising attacks on minorities\" in Uttar Pradesh, accusing the BJP-led government in the most-populous state over the land and order situation.

RS adjourned again as Dhankhar, Kharge spar

NEW DELHI: Acrimonious exchanges involving the Opposition and the government, and between Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar and Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge forced the Upper House to adjourn for the day on Friday without transacting business.

Oppn submits notice in RS to impeach HC judge

NEW DELHI: More than 55 Opposition lawmakers from the Rajya Sabha on Friday submitted a notice to the secretary general of the Upper House for the impeachment of Allahabad high court judge, Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, over his controversial remarks at an event organised by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad last week.