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NEW MLAS TAKE OATH OF OFFICE IN SIX LANGUAGES
Sanskrit, Punjabi, Maithili, Urdu, Hindi and English: These were all the languages Delhi's newest legislators took oath of office in, at the start of the Delhi Assembly session on Monday, showcasing the varied cultural diversity of the Assembly for this term.
Will present our side in court: Ex-MP Maheshwar Singh
After the Supreme Court issued a notice to the Himachal Pradesh government on a petition alleging regular animal sacrifice in the state, particularly during the Bhunda Mahayagya in Rohru in January, the erstwhile ruler of Kullu Maheshwar Singh said that he will present their side before the court after examining the application.
Will resume Delhi Chalo if talks fail: Pandher
Kisan Mazdoor Morcha coordinator Sarwan Singh Pandher on Monday said that if their demands are not met during the next round of talks with the Centre scheduled for March 19, farmers will resume the Delhi Chalo programme on March 25.
Man stabbed in brawl over playing space in park, 1 held
A 19-year-old man was stabbed in Trilokpuri, east Delhi, in a fight over playing space between two groups playing cricket and gilli-danda escalated into violence on Saturday, police said on Monday.
NC, PDP Trade Barbs Over Speaker's Remark
Speaker Rather had said unwarranted publicity of business notices was tantamount to a breach of privilege
Women participation in peacekeeping must
India sees peacekeeping as an effective instrument to maintain international peace and security and the participation of women in such operations makes them diverse and inclusive, external affairs minister S Jaishankar said on Monday.
Two injured as groups clash in Sangrur village
Two persons were injured in a clash between members of the Christian community and residents of Dhandra village near Dhuri in Sangrur district on Sunday.
Conservative Leader Friedrich Merz Is Set To Become New German Chancellor
Germany's mainstream conservatives led by Friedrich Merz won Germany's national election, ensuring that Ukraine has an even stronger supporter in the European Union's largest country and creating hopes for renewal in an economic powerhouse that has been badly battered in recent years.
Vigilance Halts Construction Work At 'Illegal' Colony
The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) on Monday launched an investigation into the construction of an \"illegal\" colony in Alipur Ariyan village on the Patiala-Sirhind highway.
Ready Plan for War on Drugs: Chief Secy to DCs
Punjab government on Monday asked all the deputy commissioners across the state to ensure an adequate number of rehab and drug de-addiction centres equipped with necessary equipment and medicines to wipe the scourge of drugs from the state.
Will seek good US ties: Merz; Kyiv must be part of peace negotiations
Germany's conservative election winner Friedrich Merz said on Monday that the surge of the far-right AfD to 20.8% voter support was \"the last warning\" to the country's mainstream parties.
Russia Must Immediately Withdraw From Ukraine
In a win for Ukraine on the third anniversary of Russia's invasion, the United States on Monday failed to get the UN General Assembly (UNGA) to approve its resolution urging an end to the war without mentioning Moscow's aggression.
RBI Revises Norms for Urban Co-operative Banks
Move Comes After the RBI Superseded the Board of New India Co-op Bank and Imposed Restrictions on It
Law ministry counters Oppn charge on simultaneous polls
THE JPC ON ONOE BILLS IS SET TO INTERACT WITH LEGAL EXPERTS ON THE ISSUE ON TUESDAY
India 'changed my life in the best way', says Mohanlal's co-star Jerome Flynn
On Sunday, actor-director Prithviraj Sukumaran made a surprise announcement about his upcoming film, the Mohanlal-starrer L2: Empuraan. The filmmaker revealed that English actor-singer Jerome Flynn would be playing a character named Boris Oliver in the project.
Arora flays Bajwa over '32 AAP MLAs ready to jump ship' remark
Punjab Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa Monday claimed that 32 AAP MLAs were in touch with him to switch sides.
BJP promises to uplift poor, improve infra in manifesto
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday released its \"sankalp patra\" or manifesto for the upcoming civic body polls in the state, outlining key promises of land ownership rights, poverty alleviation and support for local businesses, besides addressing voters' demands on sanitation and infrastructure upgrades.
Rajnath to Carry Out Quarterly Review of Key Defence Reforms
Defence minister Rajnath Singh will conduct a quarterly review of critical defence reforms being driven by the government to boost the armed forces' combat readiness, with the move putting the spotlight on setting up of integrated theatre commands for the best use of the military's resources to fight future wars, new domains such as cyber and space, and the need to simplify weapons buying procedures, two officials aware of the development said on Monday.
10 Injured as Police Resort to Lathicharge to Disperse Protesters
The Protest Was Organised by Jan Jagriti Manch Near Mukherjee Chowk in Kathua Town on Monday
Rajnath Pushes for Indigenous AI-Powered War Strategies
Says IIT Mandi Can Play a Key Role in Developing Indigenous AI Chips for Defence
My daughter didn't push her nani: Riddhima Kapoor Sahni
The Kapoor family recently came together to celebrate the grand wedding of actor Aadar Jain and entrepreneur Alekha Advani in Mumbai, a star-studded affair graced by Bollywood's biggest names.
Congress Alleges 'Dismal' Revenue From Sand Mining, Blames AAP
\"The average revenue from mining is ₹288 crore as a total of ₹864 crore has been generated during three years of AAP government. I want to ask the government where has the balance of the promised revenue of ₹59,000 crore evaporated,\" asked Bajwa while speaking during the zero hour in the Punjab Vidhan Sabha.
GDP Growth Likely Rebounded in Q3 on Govt Spending Push
India's economy likely rebounded last quarter, expanding 6.3%, driven by increased government spending that helped offset weak household demand, according to a Reuters poll of economists who forecast relatively modest growth ahead.
Bengal Grants Hike for Docs in State Hospitals
West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday announced a salary hike for doctors employed with state-run hospitals, withdrew the suspension of six junior medics found guilty of alleged negligence following the death of a woman at a Midnapore hospital, and relaxed rules for private practice by government doctors.
US skips climate meet, fanning fears that it may abandon UN framework
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)'s meeting in Hangzhou, China opened on Monday with reports that the US has withdrawn from the seventh assessment cycle presently underway.
Govt's monetisation plan may target power, mining
The Union government's ambitious Asset Monetisation Plan 2.0 (2025-2030) will likely focus on power transmission, mining, and petroleum, with high-value assets like transmission lines opened for private participation while aiming to increase its annual monetisation target to ₹2-2.5 lakh crore in 2025-26, two people familiar with the matter told Mint.
SC stays order exempting green clearance
The Supreme Court on Monday stayed a notification by the Union government that exempted building and construction projects, including industrial sheds, schools, colleges and hostels with a built-up area up to 150,000 square metres from obtaining mandatory environmental clearance (EC) prior to starting construction work.
MeT Issues Yellow Alert for Heavy Rain, Snow for 2 Days
Moderate rain and snowfall is likely from Tuesday as one more Western Disturbance will be active over J&K for next three to four days and MeT department has issued a yellow warning asking people in higher reaches.
Mfg Slump Prompted Feb Rate Cut: RBI Rate Panel's Kumar
A sharp slowdown in India's manufacturing sector - a key driver of job creation - was a major factor in the monetary policy committee's (MPC) decision to cut the key repo rate earlier this month, an external member told Reuters.
Migrant's Body Found Buried in Hoshiarpur
The body of a 54-year-old migrant labourer was found buried in a field at Mehlanwali village in Hoshiarpur district on Monday, days after he was allegedly murdered by his co-workers, police said.