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India, ADB sign $200 mn loan for Uttarakhand revamp

The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a USD 200 million loan on Wednesday to upgrade water supply, sanitation, urban mobility, and other urban services in Uttarakhand, the Ministry of Finance announced.

MAGIC to empower manufacturing startups

The Startup India Manufacturing Incubator Initiative has selected the Marathwada Accelerator for Growth and Incubation Council (MAGIC) as a significant step to strengthen the manufacturing startup ecosystem.

DELHI COURT GRANTS TIME FOR ATISHI'S REJOINDER IN DEFAMATION CASE

The Rouse Avenue Court on Wednesday granted time to Delhi CM Atishi Marlena's counsel to file a rejoinder to the reply filed by the BJP leader Praveen Shankar Kapoor.

16-year-old stabbed to death by group of boys

A 16-year-old boy died after being stabbed allegedly by a group of boys, police confirmed on Wednesday.

Minor girl rescued after abduction from Welcome; two accused arrested

Two men accused of abducting a minor girl were assaulted by locals in the national capital after she was rescued from a house at Janta Mazdoor Colony in the city's Welcome area, Delhi Police said.

Crime Branch solves Khajuri Khas daylight murder in 24 hours

A team from the Inter-State Cell (ISC), Crime Branch solved a broad daylight murder case of PS Khajuri Khas, Delhi within 24 hours, Delhi police said.

PWDs should be encouraged to fight elections

Delhi Assembly Speaker Ram Niwas Goel, who is participating in the 67th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Australia, said persons with disability should be encouraged to fight elections, a statement said on Wednesday.

Grocery store, car workshop shot at in Delhi; 4th firing incident in 48 hrs

\"At around 2.30 pm, a call regarding a firing incident was received at Paschim Vihar West police station. Teams from the local police reached the location after information,\" the officer said.

CBSE revokes affiliation of 16 Delhi schools

The Central Board of Secondary Education has withdrawn affiliation of 21 schools in Rajasthan and Delhi due to significant numbers of non-attending students from classes IX-XII.

BJP attacks AAP over pollution, accuses party of 'anti-Sanatan mindset'

BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla on Wednesday attacked Aam Aadmi Party over the pollution levels in the national capital and River Yamuna, accusing the party of being a 'liar' and having an 'anti-Sanatan mindset'.

Ban on Chhath Puja at Yamuna exposes Atishi govt's failures'

The Delhi Congress has criticized the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Delhi government over the worsening condition of the Yamuna River.

Govt launches patrol teams to combat industrial pollution

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Delhi government is taking extensive measures to combat pollution in the national capital.

Court discharges rape accused over WhatsApp chats, delay

A Delhi Court has recently discharged an accused in a rape case, ruling that the evidence, particularly WhatsApp chats exchanged before and after the alleged incident, contradicted the prosecution's claims.

AAP ramps up grassroots outreach and Padyatras ahead of assembly elections

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has been intensifying its efforts ahead of the upcoming assembly elections with the party's national convenor and senior leaders focusing to engage with voters and strengthen grassroots support.

HC DENIES PERMISSION TO PERFORM CHHATH PUJA AT YAMUNA BANKS

The court said due to unauthorised construction at the river banks, water was not being allowed to stroll into Yamuna.

In video message to PM, Sakshi says facing threats from WFI

Olympian and wrestling star Sakshi Malik has made an urgent appeal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, citing threats against her and expressing grave concerns about the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) and its handling of the sport.

Sharda Sinha will play on, in death as in life

Popular Folk singer Sharda Sinha, celebrated for her soulful Chhath songs, breathed her last on day one of Chhath on Tuesday fighting cancer.

CASTE CENSUS MEANS JUSTICE, SAYS RAHUL

Advocating once again for a caste census, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said the exercise will happen in the country and it will show the injustice meted out to Dalits, OBCs and Adivasis.

NIA takes over case linked to attack on BJP leader's car in West Bengal

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken over the case linked to the attack on the car of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Priyangu Pandey when he was traveling in the vehicle towards the residence of former MP Arjun Singh on the night of August 28 in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district.

BR Naidu takes oath as 54th Chairman of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam

BR Naidu took oath as the 54th Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) on Wednesday morning at the Tirumala Sri Venkateswara Temple.

Kerala: Midnight raid on female Cong leaders' rooms triggers protests

Congress party is observing a protest in Palakkad on Wednesday after police officers allegedly entered the rooms of women leaders on Monday night for a search.

LOKAYUKTA INDEPENDENT, LIKE CBI

Karnataka CM appears before Lokayukta Police in Mysuru for inquiry over MUDA scam

'Only CBI inquiry can give correct information regarding MUDA case': Karnataka LoP R Ashoka

Karnataka Assembly Leader of the Opposition R Ashoka on Wednesday expressed his dissatisfaction with the Lokayukta inquiry into the MUDA scam and said that only the CBI inquiry can give the correct information regarding what happened in the MUDA case.

Mumbai: Eye-witness in Baba Siddique murder case threatened

One of the key eyewitnesses in the Baba Siddique murder case was threatened by an unknown caller who demanded Rs 5 crore from the person, Mumbai Police said on Wednesday.

People of Kamala Harris' ancestral village express disappointment

As the projections for the US Presidential elections indicate a win for Republican candidate Donald Trump, the people of Kamala Harris' ancestral Thulasendrapuram village in Tamil Nadu expressed their disappointment since they had planned to celebrate the Democrat's victory by bursting crackers and organizing a special victory prayer at the local temple.

Odisha: Rs 10 lakh silver ornaments looted from Tara Tarini temple

Silver ornaments worth Rs 10 lakh were looted from Tara Tarini temple, a famous Shakti shrine, in Odisha's Ganjam district, police said on Wednesday.

UP: 2 arrested in journalist murder case in Fatehpur

Two persons were arrested in Fatehpur in Uttar Pradesh in connection with the murder case of journalist Dilip Saini, the police said on Wednesday.

INDIA, US HOLD 21ST MILITARY COOPERATION GROUP MEETING TO BOOST DEFENCE TIES

The discussions in the meeting focused on new initiatives under the ambit of existing bilateral defence cooperation mechanisms, a social media post from HQ IDS said.

Haryana CM visits his constituency

'State government duty-bound to carry out development activities very swiftly', says Saini

UP govt to deploy 'Bhishma Cube' to deal with medical emergencies during Mahakumbh

Uttar Pradesh government has implemented comprehensive emergency response measures for Mahakumbh 2025, introducing the groundbreaking 'Bhishma Cube' mobile hospital.