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TAKE BALANCED LOOK AT BUS SERVICE THROUGH CORBETT, SAYS SC

The Supreme Court, faced with a hard choice of permitting a bus service cutting through the core tiger habitat of Corbett tiger reserve, directed the Central Empowered Committee (CEC) on Wednesday to think not only about the tigers but also of human beings as well while reviewing its objections to the bus route.

SC criticises ED's low rate of conviction

The Supreme Court on Wednesday questioned the Enforcement Directorate's low rate of conviction in cases under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act even as it agreed to examine the bail plea of former West Bengal education minister Partha Chatterjee, who has been in jail for two years, adding that it is easy for politicians to engage in corruption and then claim innocence.

Man rapes, kills partner, chops body into 40 pieces

THE MATTER CAME TO LIGHT AROUND A FORTNIGHT AFTER THE KILLING WHEN A STRAY DOG WAS FOUND WITH HUMAN BODY PARTS NEAR JORDAG VILLAGE

India hails ceasefire in Israel, Lebanon; says it will pave way for peace

India on Wednesday welcomed the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon and said it hoped that these developments will lead to \"peace and stability\" in the wider region.

1 DEAD, 2 CRITICAL AFTER INHALING TOXIC FUMES AT ANDHRA FIRM

A 23-year-old factory worker died and two of his colleagues are in critical condition after they inhaled toxic fumes while cleaning a compressor at a pharma company in Andhra Pradesh, police said on Wednesday.

Airline pilot dies by suicide, partner held

A 27-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly abetting the suicide of his girlfriend, a 25-year-old pilot with Air India who was found dead in her flat in Mumbai earlier this week, police said, adding that the victim's family has attributed the death to frequent fights between the couple.

Village head, kin beat Dalit man to death over borewell dispute, 4 held

THE POLICE HAVE REGISTERED A CASE AGAINST THE SARPANCH FOR MURDER AND RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE PREVENTION OF ATROCITIES ACT

AFTER FIRE, MEDICAL COLLEGE PRINCIPAL SACKED, 3 STAFFERS SUSPENDED IN U.P.

The Uttar Pradesh government on Wednesday removed the principal of Maharani Laxmibai Medical College in Jhansi, where a fire killed several newborns on November 15, and suspended three staff members.

SC tells Kheri accused to submit affidavit on threats to witnesses

The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought the response of Ashish Mishra, the main accused in the Lakhimpur Kheri case, on a plea moved by the victims to cancel his interim bail on the allegation that he was influencing witnesses in the case and flouted the court order restraining him from entering Lakhimpur except for attending trial.

Court sends notice on plea claiming temple inside Ajmer shrine

A Rajasthan court on Wednesday issued notice in a lawsuit filed by Hindu groups that alleged a Hindu temple existed under the Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti shrine at Ajmer and sought worshipping rights at the spot.

CONG SEEKS FOUR FRONT-ROW SEATS IN LOWER HOUSE

The Congress party has sought front-row seats in the Lok Sabha for its four members — Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, Alappuzha MP KC Venugopal, Jorhat lawmaker Gaurav Gogoi and Mavelikkara MP Kodikunnil Suresh, two senior Lower House officials said.

SC seeks reforms to empower elected women

In a scathing critique of the regressive mindset entrenched in administrative systems, the Supreme Court has underscored the urgent need for reform in governance structures to empower elected female representatives and safeguard their autonomy.

5 MOWED DOWN BY SPEEDING CAR IN TAMIL NADU

Five women were killed on Wednesday after a speeding car hit them on the highway off Mammallapuram near Chennai in Tamil Nadu, police said.

MHA will soon unveil business rules for J&K

THE RULES WILL DEMARCATE POWERS BETWEEN CHIEF MINISTER AND LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

STUDENT WING OF MEITEI BODY FORCES GOVT OFFICES TO SHUT IN MANIPUR

The student wing of the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI), an Imphal Valley-based Meitei organisation, launched a two-day shutdown on Wednesday targeting all central and state government offices in Manipur, excluding essential services and education sector.

Need stricter laws to curb 'vulgar content' on OTT, says Vaishnaw

Stronger laws are required to deal with obscenity on social media, Union minister of information and broadcasting, and electronics and information technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, said in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday especially since they (social media platforms) lack the editorial checks of traditional media.

Adanis aren't named in bribery charges: Senior lawyer Rohatgi

Senior advocate and former attorney general of India Mukul Rohatgi on Wednesday said that neither Gautam Adani nor his nephew Sagar Adani has been named in charges related to bribery or obstruction of justice under the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).

Soren to take oath as Jharkhand CM today

Hemant Soren is set to take oath as the 14th chief minister of Jharkhand in a grand ceremony in the state capital Ranchi on Thursday, with people familiar with the matter saying no other minister will take oath with the JMM working chief as negotiation among the ruling INDIA bloc constituents over the ministerial berths continued.

Chair's rulings require deference, can't cause differences: Dhankhar

Amid major disruptions and protests over the Opposition's demand for a debate on the indictment of Adani Group chief Gautam Adani and others in a US court, Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar told lawmakers on Wednesday that a ruling of the chair requires deference and not be the cause of differences.

Expedite regularisation of unauthorised colonies: LG

SPL CAMPS WILL BE ORGANISED FROM NOV 30 TO DEC 31 UNDER PM-UDAY SCHEME ON A SINGLE-WINDOW SYSTEM TO DISPOSE OF CASES, OFFICIALS SAID

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HC slams AAP for refusing Centre's aid for health care

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday expressed shock over Delhi government not accepting financial aid for a Centre-funded health scheme. The court also expressed disappointment over non-completion of several upcoming hospitals due to lack of funds.

Winds continue to carry off pollutants; improve Delhi air

The marginal improvement in air pollution that Delhi residents have experienced owing to strong winds over the past few days continued on Wednesday with the air quality remaining in the lower end of \"very poor\", data showed.

8K CCTVs for tight vigil in key residential areas

Of the 12 projects, 8 pertain to installing 1,000 cameras and remaining 4 deal with integrated security barricades - SENIOR PWD OFFICIAL

Dwarka set to get India's longest golf course on Dec 18

The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) is set to inaugurate the country's longest golf course in Dwarka's Sector 24 on December 18, with lieutenant governor (LG) VK Saxena scheduled to preside over the event, officials aware of the matter said.

Minor stabs 16-year-old boy in Shalimar Bagh

THE ACCUSED AND HIS FRIEND, BOTH 16, FRACTURED THE VICTIM'S ARMS AND LEGS BEFORE STABBING HIM 13 TIMES, COPS SAID

No 'outsider' involved in murder, say police

Two days after a 64-year-old man was murdered inside his house in Panchsheel Park, Delhi Police officers on Wednesday said they suspect that the retired businessman was killed by someone he knew over personal enmity, noting that nothing was stolen from the house, barring the digital video recorder (DVR) system of the CCTVs installed in the house.

ED RAIDS FORMER PROMOTERS OF KWALITY LTD

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday conducted searches at about a dozen locations across the National Capital Region (NCR) on the former promoters and directors of Kwality Ltd in connection with a money laundering probe into an alleged bank fraud, people familiar with the development said.

Women kill man for trafficking them, 'exposing' to HIV: Police

Over a month after a 44-year-old businessman was found dead at his Sangam Vihar home, Delhi Police arrested four illegal Bangladeshi immigrants in connection with the incident.

AAP, BJP workers face off at Kejriwal's Nangloi visit

A tense standoff erupted between Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers during AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal's visit to Nangloi on Wednesday, where the former chief minister had gone to meet a businessman whose shop was the site of a shooting in September.