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Haryana CM Nayab Saini pays tribute to Sardar Patel on his 150th birth anniversary

Earlier, addressing the officers and employees during the ceremony, chief minister Nayab Singh Saini urged civil servants to commit themselves to the values of unity, service

Chhattisgarh: Three girls drown in pond in Dhamtari

DHAMTARI: Two sisters and another minor girl drowned in a pond in Chhattisgarh's Dhamtari district, police said on Wednesday.

BALCO launches initiative to promote awareness on breast cancer

BALCO Medical Centre (BMC), a leading cancer care hospital in India, launched a comprehensive initiative titled “Sharm Chodho, Gaantho Pe Bolo” to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Air Chief Marshal visits Jammu and forward locations ahead of Diwali

Ahead of Diwali, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, the Chief of the Air Staff, embarked on a significant visit to Jammu and several forward locations where the Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel are stationed.

UP: Teenager beheaded, grieving mother sits with head in lap for hours

A 17-year-old boy was beheaded with a sword in a fight over a piece of land in Kabiruddinpur village on Wednesday, police said.

DGP: Punjab Police adopts multidimensional approach to tackle drug menace

Amidst the ongoing intensified efforts to wipe out drugs from the state, Punjab Police has arrested 10,524 drug smugglers including 153 big fish after registering 7,686 first information reports (FIRs) in last 10 months, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Wednesday.

K'taka HC grants interim bail to actor Darshan on medical grounds

In a relief to actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, an accused in the Renukaswamy murder case, the Karnataka High Court on Wednesday granted him interim bail on medical grounds, to undergo spine surgery.

Courts can't say furnish bonds after six months of bail order: Supreme Court

On October 24, the apex court dealt with a petition filed by a man who had challenged an order of the Patna High Court, directing him to furnish bail bonds after six months in a case against him

Ayodhya sets world record with over 25 lakh diyas lit

AYODHYA'S FIRST DIWALI POST-PRAN PRATISHTHA

Kerala man held for hoax bomb threat to Air Arabia flight

A man was arrested for allegedly issuing a fake bomb threat to an Abu Dhabi-bound Air Arabia flight from Karipur international airport in this district, police said on Wednesday.

Canadian minister admits he confirmed info on Shah to US daily

She said the decision was made to go public when it became evident the Indian government would not cooperate with Canada on proposed accountability measures.

Railways enhances security measures

Amid the festive rush, Indian Railways is making every effort to ensure safe travel for the passengers and avoid any untoward incidents, the Railway Ministry said on Wednesday.

Jharkhand Assembly polls: 685 candidates in fray for 1st phase

43 Assembly constituencies in the state will go to polls in the first round of polls on November 13

Govt to build affordable and modern infra facilities to boost independent food outlets

Delhi government will establish affordable and modern infrastructure facilities to boost independent food outlets, streamline licensing, and expand employment opportunities, a statement said on Wednesday.

BJP files writ petition against AAP for not implementing Ayushman Bharat scheme

The Delhi BJP MPs have filed a writ petition in the High Court against the AAP government's decision to not implement the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme in Delhi, state president Virendra Sachdeva said on Wednesday.

Keshav Chandra appointed new NDMC Chairman

Senior IAS officer Keshav Chandra has been appointed as the Chairman of the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC), according to an order from the Ministry of Home Affairs.

No Hindu-Muslim angle to ban on firecrackers in Delhi: Kejriwal

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convener Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday defended the ban on firecrackers, saying it is necessary for protecting people from pollution and there is no 'Hindu-Muslim' angle to it.

CM Atishi clears policy for registration of properties in any sub-registrar office

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi approved on Diwali eve 'Anywhere Registration' policy for property registration at any sub-registrar office.

MCD sanitation workers get Diwali bonus, salaries before month's end

In a significant gesture ahead of the Diwali festivities, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has credited salaries and bonuses to its sanitation workers early, marking a historic first.

Not right to do politics on public health issue: Kejriwal to PM Modi

AYUSHMAN BHARAT IS A FAILED SCHEME: DELHI HEALTH MINISTER

Amanatullah took public funds meant for Delhi riot victims: ED

AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan opened an \"unauthorised\" bank account soliciting funds for Delhi riot victims and some of this public money was withdrawn in cash and handed over to him, the ED claimed Wednesday after it filed a charge sheet against him.

Electrician dies in fire in Noida banquet hall

A 30-year-old electrician was charred to death after a massive fire broke out at Lotus Grandeur Banquet hall, which was under construction in Noida's sector 74 during the early hours of Wednesday.

Police: 52 arrested for mobile tower equipment thefts in pan-India op

The Delhi Police's Crime Branch has dismantled an interstate gang of thieves and arrested 52 individuals responsible for the theft of Remote Radio Units (RRUs), Base Band Units (BBUs), batteries, and other telecom equipment from mobile towers across multiple states.

Delhi records second-hottest day this October on Diwali eve

October in Delhi has mirrored the weather conditions of the previous year, with Wednesday recording the second-highest maximum temperature of the month at 36.1 degrees Celsius on the eve of Diwali, 5.1 degrees above normal, the weather department said.

Pedestrians most vulnerable to road accidents in 2023: Delhi Police report

Pedestrians continue to be the most vulnerable in road crashes in Delhi, accounting for 43 percent of the victims, followed by two-wheelers, according to Delhi Road Crash Fatalities Report 2023.

2 held for stealing French Ambassador's mobile in Chandni Chowk market

Two persons were arrested for allegedly stealing a mobile phone from French Ambassador Thierry Mathou while he was on a visit to the Chandni Chowk market, an official said on Wednesday.

MP govt launches probe into mysterious deaths of 7 elephants in Bandhavgarh

The unexplained deaths of seven elephants in Madhya Pradesh's Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve have prompted the state government to launch an investigation, a forest official confirmed on Wednesday.

Geopolitical analysis, VIP onboard among criteria in new norms to check hoax bomb threats to flights

In the past two weeks, over 510 domestic and international flights have received bomb threats

Over 2.37 lakh young volunteers to be trained as first responders to disaster

Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan has launched a special program to train 2.37 lakh young volunteers across 315 districts in the country.

BJP fields 148 candidates, Congress follows with 103

As the nomination process in the poll-bound Maharashtra came to a close on Tuesday, the ruling BJP has put up candidates on 148 Assembly seats in the politically important state, the highest among half a dozen major political parties in the ruling and Opposition camps. The BJP is followed by the Congress which is contesting 103 seats.