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Land acquired for Vedanta univ to be returned to rightful owners

In a significant development, the Odisha government on Wednesday said an administrative process has been initiated for the return of land acquired in Puri district for the establishment of an international university by Vedanta Foundation to its rightful owners.

₹38.7K crore revenue deficit in AP: CAG

DURING the financial year 2023-24, Andhra Pradesh had a revenue deficit of ₹38,683 crore.

Tamil parties wait & watch as Sri Lanka goes to polls

Parties say this is the first election in which they are unsure of results

CPM unlikely to take action against LDF convenor

THE CPM will not initiate any disciplinary action against its senior leader and former LDF convener EP Jayarajan over the controversy related to his alleged autobiography 'Kattan Chayayum Parippuvadayum', for the time being.

T'gana seeks Centre's nod for World Bank funds

THE Telangana government has intensified efforts to mobilise funds for the Musi Riverfront Development Project.

SC reserves decision on MCD's appeal

THE Supreme Court (SC) has reserved its decision on a plea by the MCD, which challenges the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity's (APTEL) recent ruling.

Shift officers posted in home districts: EC

WITH the assembly polls in Delhi likely to be held in February, the Election Commission (EC) has asked the NCT administration to transfer officers posted in their home districts, an exercise it holds ahead of every election.

LoP criticises AAP over 'poor' sanitation system

Leader of the Opposition in the Delhi Assembly Vijender Gupta on Wednesday criticised the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), claiming the city's sanitation system has \"completely collapsed\" under AAP governance.

Sunita Kejriwal case: HC warns BJP leader

THE Delhi High Court issued a fresh notice on Wednesday to BJP leader Harish Khurana, following his repeated absence in a case involving Sunita Kejriwal, wife of AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal.

Severe air quality: BJP demands closure of schools up to Class 5

Amid toxic smog, the BJP on Wednesday demanded that the AAP-led Delhi government close schools up to Grade 5 and establish clinics to treat pollution-related illnesses, which affect the elderly and the children the most.

Court to decide on ED chargesheet in Waqf money laundering case

A Delhi court has reserved its decision on taking cognisance of the supplementary chargesheet filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the Delhi Waqf Board money laundering case, which implicates Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Amanatullah Khan and his alleged associate, Mariam Siddiqui.

L-G to govt: Enhance EWS income limit for admissions to private schools

DELHI LG VK Saxena has advised Chief Minister Atishi to enhance the income limit for availing admissions in private schools under the EWS category to at least ₹5 lakh from the prevailing ₹1 lakh per annum in the national capital.

CDVs caught in LG-Govt crossfire

Volunteer's redeployment has been approved for anti-pollution efforts, but govt objects

HC upholds two-wheeler ban on expressways, cites safety concerns

IN a recent decision, the Delhi High Court declined two petitions requesting permission for two-wheelers to access all national highways and expressways, reinforcing the safety rationale behind restricting these vehicles from high-speed roads.

Nov 14: Know its history

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid tribute to former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru on his birth anniversary.

BOOKS FOR YOUNG MINDS

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Mann chopper fails to take off, 10 flights from Delhi diverted

AIRPORTS in Delhi and Chandigarh on Wednesday bore the brunt of heavy smog: 10 flights were diverted from the national capital, including six to Jaipur and one to Lucknow.

G77, China agree on new NCQG draft text as basis for finance negotiations

HE first iteration of the draft New Collective Quantified Goal on Climate Finance (NCQG) released on Wednesday found most of the G77 countries and China agreeing to use it as the basis for negotiations to achieve an ambitious climate finance goal.

39 held, notices slapped on 67 over abusive social media posts in Andhra

IN what appears to be a step to keep social media platforms free of abusive language, the Telugu Desam Party (TDP)-led NDA government has launched a major crackdown on those posting such content against political leaders, their family members and individuals.

BRISK POLLING IN JHARKHAND AS VOTERS DEFY MAOIST THREAT

DESPITE Maoist threats, the first phase of voting for 43 Assembly seats in Jharkhand concluded peacefully with 64.86% voting turnout till 5 pm.

SC brakes on bulldozer justice

Lays down strict guidelines for demolishing property; says executive can't act as judiciary

Fog or smog? Schools begin to stop outdoor activity as AQI severe

DELHI's air quality on Wednesday turned \"severe\" for the first time this season, pulling visibility down to zero at the IGIA.

Docs under attack: TN oncologist stabbed, Indore medic beaten

TWO doctors on duty were attacked and left injured by patient attendants in separate incidents, highlighting the rising violence against medical professionals.

A FOREST OF ENCHANTMENT

Multifaceted Delhi artist Kavita Chopra Dikshit's upcoming solo art show is a tribute to the life-giving forests of her Jharkhand small-town inhabited by the Santhal tribe

Silk, style and celebration

The three stunning new collections embrace vibrant threadwork, striking box pallus, and culturally rich bhuttas

Roots & Reverie

Grammy nominees Ricky Kej and Varijashree Venugopal open up about the creative journeys behind their celebrated works—from Kej’s exploration of mental wellness in Break of Dawn to Venugopal’s featured performance alongside Jacob Collier and Anoushka Shankar—reflecting on the passion, purpose, and global recognition that fuel their music

Mumbai women step up to defend T20 title

THE day Mumbai, the defending champions of the Senior Women's T20 Trophy, started their campaign to win the title again in Kotambi Stadium, a little outside of Vadodara, they had Jemimah Rodrigues leading the side.

Rahul, the anomaly of Indian cricket

The 32-year-old has been team management's go-to fix for every temporary issue they have had in recent years

PCB seeks BCCI's reasons to refuse Pak tour from ICC

DAYS after the Board of Control for Cricket in India decided India would not travel to Pakistan for the 2025 Champions Trophy, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) mailed a detailed questionnaire to the International Cricket Council (ICC) seeking reasons behind the BCCI's move.

Delhi seek turnaround against Jharkhand

After their nine-wicket loss against Chandigarh in the previous Ranji Trophy match, hosts Delhi will look to get the better of Jharkhand to improve their rankings in the points table.