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"'Har Ghar Jal' scheme boosts female workforce in agriculture and allied activities: SBI report

The government's 'Har Ghar Jal' initiative has resulted in nearly 9 crore women moving away from the chore of fetching water on a daily basis and entering the workforce, highlighted a report by the State Bank of India (SBI).

Adani Foundation donates Rs 100 cr for Telangana's Skills University

Adani Group through its CSR arm Adani Foundation has handed over a donation cheque of Rs 100 crore to Telangana for its Young India Skills University, Telangana CMO said in a post on social media platform X on Friday.

AAP RESUMES JAI BHIM, FARISHTEY YOJANAS

AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Friday announced the resumption of Jai Bhim Yojana and Farishtey Yojana and accused the BJP of deliberately stalling these initiatives after his imprisonment.

Court acquits 3 brothers in 2013 MCOCA case over invalid sanction

Delhi's Karkardooma Court has acquitted three brothers accused of running an organised syndicate. The court ruled that the sanctions for registering the case under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) were given \"without due application of mind\" by the competent authority.

Gurugram: MCG fines 3 restaurants for violating waste rules

The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) on Friday imposed a fine of Rs 25,000 each on three restaurants in Sector 29 for violating the waste management rules.

HC seeks Speaker's response on Kartar Singh Tanwar's disqualification plea

The Delhi High Court on Friday issued notice on the plea moved by former AAP MLA Kartar Singh Tanwar. He has challenged his disqualification from the Delhi Legislative Assembly.

DELHI'S AIR QUALITY INDEX CROSSES 300, GOVT ORDERS PROBE

Minister Gopal Rai informed that the concerned authorities have been instructed to find out the local sources behind the deteriorating air

Locals blame narrow lanes, unruly parking for fire

Narrow lanes and an anarchic parking situation led to the delay in firefighting operation and the death of two people, Shahdra locals said on Friday.

DMRC urges public transport to cut congestion, pollution

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Friday urged the public to embrace public transport to alleviate road congestion as well as to minimise air pollution during the upcoming festive season.

2 dead, 4 injured in Bholanath Nagar fire

Two people died and four were injured after a fire broke out at a house in Bholanath Nagar, Delhi on Friday, a senior official said.

Court grants bail to Satyendar Jain in PMLA case

The Rouse Avenue Court on Friday granted bail to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and former Delhi cabinet minister Satyendar Jain in a money laundering case.

SKM slams Punjab govt for detaining farmers amid paddy procurement crisis

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) has strongly condemned the Punjab Government and the Chandigarh Administration for detaining farmers, workers, commission agents (Aartiyas), and sheller owners who were protesting against the ongoing paddy procurement crisis.

Haryana: Congress observers hold key meeting to decide LoP in assembly

The Congress Legislative Party (CLP) met on Friday under the observation of four senior Congress leaders—Ajay Maken, Ashok Gehlot, TS Singh Deo, and Partap Bajwa—to discuss and finalize the CLP leader—who will be the next Leader of Opposition in the Haryana Assembly.

PUNJAB POLICE CRACKS BHODI MURDER CASE

Evidence linking Amritpal Singh of Waris Punjab De comes on record

38 Naxals carrying Rs 2.62 cr bounty killed in encounter: Chhattisgarh Police

Earlier this year, Union Home Minister Amit Shah asserted that left-wing extremism will be completely eradicated from the country before March 2026.

Two dead, 20 injured after bus falls into gorge in UP

Two individuals lost their lives and 20 others were injured when a private bus returning from a religious site lost control and plunged into a ravine on the Balrampur road in the Dheberua police station area in UP's Siddharthnagar.

Stalin opposes 'Hindi Month' celebrations in Tamil Nadu

Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu MK Stalin on Friday raised concerns over linguistic diversity and representation and strongly condemned the celebration of Hindi Month valedictory function along with the Golden Jubilee celebrations of Chennai Doordarshan.

Bihar hooch tragedy: 14 held as SIT takes up probe

The suspected hooch tragedy has triggered a political blame game with opposition parties questioning the efficacy of the ban on the sale and consumption of liquor, imposed by the Nitish Kumar government.

PM MODI TO VISIT VARANASI TOMORROW

Will lay foundation stone for 23 projects worth Rs 1300

ED raids MUDA office in land allotment case

A 12-member Enforcement Directorate team on Friday raided the office of the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) in connection with the alleged land allotment case.

Former BJP MLA Hazra, AJSU leader Rajak join JMM

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren welcomed both the leaders into the JMM party.

Worli Police registers case over extortion, death threat to Salman Khan

The NCP leader and former Mahamshtm Minister Sieldique was shot outside his ofiee in Nirmal Nagar

Private sector must take lead in defence sector: Rajnath

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said the private sector must play a leading role in defence sector, citing its ability to drive innovation and adapt to rapid changes.

SC dismisses plea seeking regulatory board to monitor, manage OTT platforms

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a PIL concerning the need for a regulatory board to monitor and manage over-the-top (OTT) and streaming platforms in India.

ED attaches 19 assets valued at Rs 35.43 crore of PFI

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached 19 immovable properties valued at Rs 35.43 crore beneficially owned and controlled by Popular Front of India (PFI) in the name of various trusts, companies and individuals under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, the agency said on Friday.

Shah to pay homage to cops who died in line of duty on Police Commemoration Day

The Home Minister will also address the assembly remembering the police personnel and will outline the challenges of policing on the occasion. The programme will conclude with the Home Minister laying a wreath at the altar dedicated to these police personnel of Hot Springs.

Delhi HC dismisses Koda's plea to stay conviction in coal scam case

The CBI opposed this application, citing maintainability, pointing out that a similar request had been denied in May 2020.

Kerala CM arrives at CPM headquarters to attend Polit Bureau meet

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan arrived at Communist Party of India (Marxist) party headquarters to attend the meeting of CPI(M) Polit Bureau in Delhi.

CONGRESS EXUDES CONFIDENCE IN PARTY VICTORY IN MAHA POLLS

The Congress leader noted that the BJP lost 28 seats in the recent Lok Sabha elections and a similar outcome is expected this time around.

HARYANA GOVT CRACKS DOWN ON ERRANT FARMERS AFTER SC REBUKE

Farmers burning crop waste to face legal action, may be denied MSP benefits