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Ex-DSP challenges dismissal, HC seeks state's response by Feb 20

The Punjab and Haryana high court on Wednesday sought response from the Punjab government by February 20 on a plea filed by dismissed deputy superintendent of police (DSP) Gursher Singh Sandhu challenging his dismissal following his indictment in gangster Lawrence Bishnoi interview controversy.

The Muslim Husband's Right to Judicial Divorce

The Concern and Wisdom Behind the Gwalior Ruling Deserves Appreciation, But Some Critics Have Seen in it an Attempt to Turn a Procedural Provision into Substantive Law

Did the BCCI's tour review have cricket on its agenda?

A number of populist suggestions were on the table, but were tactical decisions really questioned?

Key Katra-Reasi section gets green flag

After successful trial runs of passenger and freight trains, the commissioner of railway safety, northern circle, Dinesh Chand Deshwal, has given the go-ahead to commission the newly constructed 17-km Katra-Reasi rail track.

Rohit Lays Bare Rocky Ties Between Players and Media

If the recent narrative has been about the failure of superstars, an interesting subtext is the rocky relationship between the team and the media.

HC raps Punjab EC for delay in 3 civic body polls

RESPONDING TO A PIL, STATE EC CITED PENDING ELECTORAL ROLL UPDATES AS THE REASON FOR POLL DELAYS

5 Held in Bathinda Village Arson Case

Police on Wednesday arrested key accused Raminder Singh and four others in connection with arson at Dan Singh Wala village in Bathinda district, where seven houses were set ablaze on January 9 over personal enmity.

Row erupts after Rahul says 'fighting State, BJP and RSS'

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its ideological fount Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) have captured every institution in the country, and the Congress is fighting not just the two entities but the State itself, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi said on Wednesday, as he accused RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat of treason for saying India achieved true Independence after the Ram temple's consecration in Ayodhya.

Two associates of Bishnoi-Brar gang held after shootout

ONE OF THE ACCUSED OPENED FIRE AT COPS, PROMPTING RETALIATION DURING WHICH HE WAS INJURED, THE POLICE SAID

Mysterious illness kills one more in Rajouri, SIT set up

10-year-old girl latest victim, neurotoxins found in plasma samples of 13, say health officials

Bill to take charge of India's digital destiny

India's draft DPDP rules are a declaration of intent - that power must rest with its people, not corporations. Some practical and structural challenges need to be ironed out, though

Cold Wave Intensifies, Night Temps Drop

The cold wave has intensified in Kashmir as the night temperatures have fallen across the valley.

3 Killed in 2 Road Accidents in Himachal

Three people, including two women, were killed in separate road accidents in Kinnaur and Shimla districts of Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday.

Russian Roulette for Indian Jobseekers

Russia said it stopped recruiting Indian nationals into its armed forces in April 2024, and yet young Indian men are still being killed or injured on the frontlines of the war in Ukraine, the latest casualties being two residents of Kerala.

No patience to start as a newcomer: Shilpa on why she won't try for H'wood

Actor Shilpa Shetty Kundra has been back in India for a while now, having celebrated Lohri and Makar Sankranti with her family earlier this week.

Plea against Atishi for letting Sisodia stay in house rejected

The Delhi high court on Wednesday refused to direct the Union government to act against chief minister Atishi for allowing senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia and his family to use a Mathura Road bungalow allotted to her for 19 months, despite Sisodia's resignation as deputy chief minister following his arrest in connection with alleged irregularities in the Delhi excise policy 2021-22.

Modi Shares Insights on Politics With MLAs

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to 220 legislators from Maharashtra's ruling Mahayuti on Wednesday in south Mumbai, advising them to chalk out a long-term plan, not ignore voters who didn't choose them and live up to the expectations of the electorate.

Panel Suggests 'Action' on Individual in US Plot Case

An enquiry committee set up by the Indian government to investigate allegations about a plot to kill pro-Khalistan separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on American soil has recommended legal action against an individual whose \"criminal links and antecedents\" came to light earlier, the Union home ministry announced on Wednesday.

AAP Replaces Candidates on 2 Seats

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Wednesday changed its candidates for the Hari Nagar and Narela assembly constituencies just two days before the last day of filing nomination for the February 5 assembly elections.

3 Bikers Killed in Panipat, Pile-Up in Karnal as Dense Fog Grips Region

While a bike crashed into a stationary truck, killing 2; another biker was found dead in a field

5% Salary Hike for Outsourced Workers

The Punbus and PRTC management have announced a 5% salary increase for outsourced workers, including drivers, conductors, and workshop staff, who have completed one year of service as of November 1, 2024.

Bidhuri triggers row with comment on CM

Stoking controversy again

Khattar, Saini among BJP's star campaigners for Delhi elections

NAMES OF FORMER STATE BJP CHIEF OP DHANKAR, RS MEMBER RAM CHANDER JANGRA ALSO ON THE LIST

ALH will remain military's workhorse, says Army chief

THE WRECKAGE OF THE HELICOPTER THAT CRASHED IN PORBANDAR WILL BE FLOWN TO BENGALURU IN AN INDIAN AIR FORCE AIRCRAFT

CBI Court Dismisses Bail Plea of ED Officer

The CBI has dismissed the anticipatory bail application of Vishal Deep, an assistant director with the ED, in a bribery case.

Cancellation Looms Over Oscars '25?

The fate of the Oscars lies in a limbo due to the LA wildfires as one report hints at cancellation, with others claiming things to be on track

Meta to fire 3,600 staff; low performers moved out: CEO

Meta plans to dismiss approximately 3,600 employees identified as low performers and replace them with new hires, according to an internal memo reported by Bloomberg on Tuesday.

Ex-C'garh excise minister arrested in liquor case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday arrested Chhattisgarh legislator and former excise minister Kawasi Lakhma in connection with an alleged liquor scam, officials said.

We Stand For Growth, Not Expansionism, Says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday dedicated to the nation three locally built combat platforms, two warships and a submarine, and said at the rare simultaneous induction that it was a significant step towards empowering the Indian Navy of the 21st century, stressing that the country does not believe in expansionism but operates with a spirit of development.

Top leaders across parties file papers on big nomination day

The last day for filing nominations for the polls is January 17