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MEA RUBBISHES USCIRF REPORT ON RELIGIOUS FREEDOM IN INDIA

The Ministry of External Affairs has rubished the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom's (USCIRF) report on religious freedom in India, terming it \"malicious,\" which discredits the organisation further.

Adani Group and Google join forces to advance clean energy goals in India

The Adani Group and Google announced a collaboration today aimed at advancing sustainability goals and boosting clean energy in India.

'Logistics market to expand to Rs 13.4 trillion by FY28'

The Indian logistics market, valued at Rs 9 trillion in FY23, is projected to grow significantly, reaching Rs 13.4 trillion by FY28, registering a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8-9 per cent, according to a recent report by Motilal Oswal.

High forex reserves, low external debt supporting India's credit rating: Report

India's high foreign exchange reserves and low levels of external debt are contributing to its overall credit profiling, said Ca- reEdge Ratings on Thursday, as the rating agency assigned 'BBB+' sovereign ratings to India.

Sensex sheds 2% on fund out flows

Equity investors became poorer by Rs 9.78 lakh crore on Thursday, dragged by a sharp fall in the stock markets where the BSE Sensex plunged over 2 per cent, amid spiralling conflict in the Middle East and unabated foreign fund outflows.

Festive season to generate over Rs 50,000 cr business: CAIT

The festival season in India has kicked off with celebrations like Navratri, Ramleela, Garba, and Dandiya expected to generate business of over Rs 50,000 crore nationwide, according to an estimate by the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT).

RATE CUT UNLIKELY AS GROWTH IS STRONG: REPORT

With India experiencing strong economic growth, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is unlikely to announce any rate cuts in its upcoming monetary policy meeting, says a report from the State Bank of India (SBI).

HC seeks ED response on businessman Hari Om Rai's bail plea

The Delhi High Court on Thursday issued a notice to the Enforcement Directorate regarding a bail plea filed by businessman Hari Om Rai in connection with the Vivo money laundering case.

Police constable hit and drag case: Court remands two accused in judicial custody

Delhi's Tis Hazari Court on Thursday remanded two accused in the Delhi police constable hit and drag case in judicial custody.

Shooter, mastermind in Naraina car showroom firing incident arrested

Two persons, the main shooter and the mastermind of the September 27 firing incident at the Naraina car showroom have been nabbed by the Delhi Police, officials said on Thursday.

Special Enforcement Task Force to monitor CAQM air pollution guidelines

The Commission for Air Quality Management in the national capital region and adjoining areas has told the Supreme Court that it has constituted a Special Enforcement Task Force to monitor and supervise the implementation of the statutory directions issued by it to control air pollution.

Two arrested for threatening shopkeeper

Delhi Police has arrested two individuals, including a 17-year-old for allegedly brandishing knife at a woman shopkeeper in the Sultanpuri market of outer Delhi, officials said on Thursday.

Sonam Wangchuk released as police modify prohibitory order

The Delhi High Court on Thursday was informed by the solicitor general Tushar Mehta that the prohibitory order issued by Delhi Police is now modified on October 2, 2024, and the climate activist Sonam Wangchuk is now released from the detention and set free.

POLICE BUSTS RS 500 CR FRAUD; 5 INCLUDING ELVISH YADAV, BHARTI SINGH SUMMONED

The Delhi Police has summoned YouTuber Elvish Yadav, comedian Bharti Singh, and three others in connection with an app-based scam involving a fraud of Rs 500 crore, an officer said on Thursday.

Govt releases guidelines for life support Withdrawal in ill patients

The recently released Union Health Ministry’s “Guidelines for Withdrawal of Life Support in Terminally ill Patients” was the result of joint brainstorming by as many as 25 doctors from across India and defines “terminal illness” as an “irreversible or incurable condition from which death is inevitable in the foreseeable future.”

AAP leaders join bus marshals in their protest seeking reinstatement

Aam Aadmi Party leaders, including Ministers Saurabh Bhardwaj, Imran Hussain and Mukesh Ahlawat, joined the bus marshals in the protest at the Chandagiram Aakhara in Delhi, demanding their reinstatement.

Dengue cases surge, 400 new infections in a week

Delhi has seen a fresh surge in dengue cases, with 401 new infections reported from September 22 to 28, according to official data.

5, Ferozeshah Road bungalow to be Kejriwal's new address

Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal will move into bungalow number 5 on Ferozeshah Road in Lutyens' Delhi on Friday, days after he resigned from the chief minister's post.

Doctors' unions call for strict safety measures

Several doctors' associations condemned the murder of a 55-year-old medic on Thursday, saying \"doctors are sitting on deathbeds\" and called for immediate action to ensure their safety.

LG failed in basic work, alleges AAP

Delhi Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Saurabh Bharadwaj reacted on Thursday to the incident of a doctor being shot dead inside hospital premises on social media.

One dead, seven injured due to electric shock, stampede at Kalkaji Temple

A tragic accident occurred at the Kalkaji Temple in Delhi on the first day of Navratri, resulting in the death of a 9th-grade student due to an electric shock.

DOCTOR SHOT DEAD INSIDE HOSPITAL BY TEENS

A doctor was shot dead by two teenagers at the NIMA Hospital in the Jaitpur area of the national capital, police said on Thursday.

'BJP ran govt of lathis, bullets', alleges Hooda

Congress leader and former Haryana chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Thursday said the BJP government has the dubious record of 78 persons being killed in the state.

BJP HITS OUT AT CONG AS CAMPAIGN ENDS

In a heated escalation ahead of the Haryana assembly elections, BJP leaders Himanta Biswa Sarma and Anurag Thakur launched scathing attacks on the Congress party, accusing it of being complicit in drug trafficking and exploiting vulnerable communities to win votes.

56-foot sailing vessel INSV Tarini headed for Navika Sagar Parikrama II expedition

Chief of the Naval Staff of India, Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, flagged off INSV Tarini for Navika Sagar Parikrama II expedition at Ocean Sailing Node, INS Mandovi, Goa, on Wednesday.

SC restrains TN police from action against Sadhguru's Isha Yoga Centre

The Supreme Court on Thursday restrained the Tamil Nadu police from taking any further action against the Isha Yoga Centre run by spiritual leader spiritual guru Jaggi Vasudev at Coimbatore pursuant to the Madras High Court directions.

Devotees flock to temples across country on first day of Navratri

Devotees thronged temples across the country to offer prayers and seek blessings as the nine-day Sharadiya Navratri festival commenced.

Bihar: Severe flood displaces residents in Muzaffarpur

Severe flooding in the Aurai block of Muzaffarpur in the area has caused many residents to move out from their waterlogged homes.

Hathras stampede: UP Police files 3,200-page chargesheet; Bhole Baba's name excluded

The Uttar Pradesh police have prepared a 3200-page chargesheet against 11 people pertaining to the stampede incident in Hathras that claimed the lives of about 121 people.

Case of fraud framed against Ayodhya gangrape accused Moeed Khan

In a recent update on the Ayodhya gangrape case, a new case has been filed against the prime accused, Moeed Khan.