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DELHI HIGH COURT CUTS LIFE SENTENCE TO 8 YEARS, DOWNGRADES MURDER CHARGE

The Delhi High Court has recently commuted the life sentence to a man to eight years imprisonment after modifying the offence of murder into culpable homicide in the case related to unintentional death by shooting by the convict in December 2014.

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

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

CITY GEARS UP FOR DIWALI: AIR QUALITY PLUMMETS

The IITM-Pune said the air quality in the national capital is likely to be in the \"very poor\" category (AQI300 to 400) on Thursday and Friday.

Motorists penalised Rs 47 cr for pollution certificate violations

Amid a rise in air pollution levels in the national capital, the traffic police have imposed penalties to the tune of Rs 47 crore on motorists between October 1 and 24 for pollution certificate violations, an official said on Wednesday.

ED attachments in Bengal recruitment scam reach Rs 544.8 crore

The Enforcement Directorate, which is probing the multi-layered education recruitment scam in West Bengal, has attached properties, cash and jewellery worth a total of Rs 544.8 crore in the case.

Thousands march to CBI HQ demanding swift probe into RG Kar case

Thousands of people today joined a torchlight procession to the CBI office in Kolkata to demand \"a proper charge-sheet\" and the \"swift arrest\" of all culprits in the R.G. Kar rape and murder.

PM unveils Rs 280-cr projects in Gujarat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of various infrastructural and development projects worth over Rs 280 crore in Gujarat's Ekta Nagar.

HC ORDERS FRESH PROBE INTO BISHNOI'S JAIL INTERVIEW

Court slams Punjab Police for alleged criminal conspiracy

25 lakh diyas light up Ayodhya on Diwali eve

Sets Guinness World Records, another feat of mass 'diya' rotation

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

The Supreme Court has said courts cannot impose a condition on the accused to furnish bail bonds after six months of the passing of the bail order.

AI-based farming can benefit farmers with 30 pc increase: Sharad Pawar

Shedding light on the benefits of Artificial Intelligence in farming, Nationalist Congress Party (SCP) Chief Sharad Pawar on Wednesday took a view of work at Agricultural development trust in Baramati and said that AI-based farming can benefit farmers with a 30 per cent increase in their production.

Nagaland Cabinet to create territorial authority for six eastern districts

During the day's meeting, the government spokesperson said the cabinet also discussed the reported encroachments along the Disputed Area Belt (DAB) by neighbouring Assam and expressed strong resentment.

Jharkhand polls: Hemant, Kalpana Soren only talk about family, says Himanta Sarma

Assam Chief Minister and BJP co-in-charge for the Jharkhand assembly polls, Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Wednesday evening criticized Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren and his wife, Kalpana Soren.

Maharashtra polls: 'Mahayuti is finished now,' says Cong's Ramesh Chennithala

Congress in-charge for Maharashtra, Ramesh Chennithala on Wednesday hit out at the Mahayuti alliance, claiming that unlike them, the Congress has given \"equal treatment to all parties\" in the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) ahead of the Maharashtra assembly elections.

Maharashtra polls: BJP's Kalidas Kolambkar to contest from Wadala constituency for 9th time

The Maharashtra Assembly elections are scheduled for November 20, with the counting of votes for all 288 constituencies set to take place on November 23.

Tejasvi Surya urges JPC Chair to hear farmers alleging Waqf land claims

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Tejasvi Surya on Wednesday requested Jagdambika Pal, Chairperson of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on Waqf amendment bill to call a delegation of farmers from Karnataka who have been affected by having their land allegedly being claimed as Waqf property.

CENTRE'S PANEL CONSIDERS REDUCING OUTSOURCING, ONLINE EXAMS FOR REFORMS

The panel had also sought suggestions from stakeholders including students and parents and took into account over 37000 suggestions received,\" the source said.

Swiggy's over Rs 11,000-cr initial share offer launched

Food delivery app Swiggy on Wednesday launched a Rs 11,330-crore initial share sale, asking investors to take a pie of Indian middle class' rising propensity of online ordering.

Gold glitters ahead of Diwali, breaches Rs 82,000 mark

Massive buying to meet the Diwali demand pushed prices up

60 Air India flights on India-US route cancelled

Non-availability of aircraft due to maintenance issues has forced Tata Group-owned Air India to cancel some 60 flights on the India-US routes between November and December this year, according to an airline source.

Punjab, Haryana on course to meet paddy collection target

The annual paddy procurement operations in Punjab and Haryana, known as the \"food bowls of India,\" are in full swing for the Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) 2024-25, with the Union Government reaffirming its commitment to meet the procurement targets.

'Pay Rs 2 cr else...', Salman gets fresh death threat

Bollywood actor Salman Khan has reportedly received another death threat, demanding a ransom of Rs 2 crore from the actor, officials said on Wednesday.

Canada opposition cancels Diwali celebrations

The Hindu Forum on Canada said the move sends a clear message of exclusion to the community.

PULLBACK OF TROOPS FROM DEMCHOK, DEPSANG COMPLETE

Patrolling to start soon at these points

Poptopia redefines hydration with star athletes

Poptopia, the rising star in India's health and wellness sector, has just scored big! With the backing of cricket sensation Dinesh Karthik and squash champ Dipika Pallikal, this Bangalore-based startup is ready to disrupt the hydration market.

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner pulls out of Paris Masters citing 'a virus'

Top-seeded Jannik Sinner has pulled out of the Paris Masters, citing a virus.

INDIAN ARMY SNIFFER DOG PHANTOM KILLED IN ANTI-TERROR OPERATION IN JAMMU

In a poignant turn during a fierce counter-terror operation on October 28 in the Battal area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Akhnoor, Phantom, a Belgian Malinois sniffer dog from the Indian Army, made the ultimate sacrifice while pursuing terrorists.

Firms asked to cut cancer drug prices

The government has asked the companies to reduce prices of three anti-cancer drugs to pass on the benefit of customs duty exemption and GST reduction to the consumers.

Manchester United target Amorim after axing Ten Hag

Sporting Lisbon coach Ruben Amorim has quickly emerged as the leading contender to take over as Manchester United manager after Erik ten Hag was sacked.

Deepti Sharma reaches career-high 2nd spot in ICC ODI bowlers rankings

Star India all-rounder Deepti Sharma has been rewarded for her excellent form in ODIs in recent times as she rose in the latest ICC Women's ODI Player Rankings.