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No DDA approval needed for power in unauthorized colonies'

Delhi Chief Minister Ati-shi on Wednesday said 'no objection certificates' from the DDA will not be required for getting power connections and installing metres in 1,731 unauthorised colonies of the city.

HC asks BCI stand on attendance norms in law courses

The Delhi High Court has asked the Bar Council of India (BCI) to convene a virtual meeting of its legal education committee to finalise its stand on the requirement of attendance in law courses.

Delhi Police registers FIR, begins probe in 8 hoax threats to flights

The Delhi Police has registered an FIR in connection with bomb threats to several domestic and international flights in the last two days and launched a probe into the matter, official sources said on Wednesday.

AAP KICKS OFF 'JAN SAMPARK' CAMPAIGN, KEJRIWAL APPEALS TO RE-ELECT HIM AS CM

As part of the 'Jan Sampark' campaign, workers will reach out to Delhiites with a letter from Kejriwal telling people the \"truth\" behind his arrest in corruption cases.

Gold soars to new record high of Rs 78,900 per 10g in Delhi market

Gold prices touched a new all-time high of Rs 78,900 per 10 grams in the national capital on Wednesday, gaining Rs 250 due to sustained buying by jewellers, according to the All India Sarafa Association.The precious metal had closed at Rs 78,650 per 10 grams in the previous session on Tuesday.

Court sends gangster Deepak Boxer to 2-day police custody

A court here on Wednesday sent alleged gangster Deepak Boxer to police custody for two days in a case connected to a firing incident outside a sweet shop in Nangloi in west Delhi last month.

Delhi govt approves G+5 integrated care facility for vulnerable children

The Delhi Government has approved the construction of a modern Ground+5 storey integrated building at the Sewa Kutir Complex in Kingsway Camp. This advanced facility is designed to offer a safer, healthier, and more supportive environment for children under care.

'Accused will not be spared,' says Maharashtra CM

Days after NCP leader Baba Siddique was shot dead in Mumbai, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde reiterated that the accused responsible for such crimes will be held accountable and will not be left unpunished.

NDA'S BIG SHOW OF STRENGTH IN CHANDIGARH TODAY

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a meeting of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Chandigarh, coinciding with the swearing-in ceremony of Haryana's upcoming Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday.

NSG to enhance 'Sky Marshals' on-board Indian flights

The National Security Guard will deploy an enhanced number of 'Sky Marshals' or covert armed commandos on-board Indian airliners flying to sensitive routes as part of an enhanced civil aviation security protocol, official sources said on Wednesday.

BJP CEC meets to finalise Maharashtra candidates

The BJP's central election committee met on Wednesday to finalise candidates for the Maharashtra assembly polls as the party looks to balance the dynamics of its aspiration to maximise its share of seats while accommodating the demands of two powerful allies.

Demolition in Gir Somnath done to remove encroachments: Gujarat govt tells SC

Defending its decision to the alleged demolition of the Dargah and other places in Gir Somnath by authorities, the Gujarat Government has informed the Supreme Court that the lands were of governments abutting the waterfront Arabian Sea where the encroachments were removed.

CYCLONE IN BAY OF BENGAL TO MAKE LANDFALL TODAY

A depression in the southwest Bay of Bengal has intensified into a cyclonic storm and is expected to make landfall near the coast between Puducherry and Nellore on Thursday morning and is likely to cause heavy rainfall in several places of South Coast and Rayalaseema.

Over 30 Cong MLAs back Hooda's claim to LoP post, 5 others skip meet

In a show of strength ahead of the Congress legislative party meeting for the election of Leader of Opposition in the Haryana assembly, former chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda convened a meeting of Congress MLAs at his residence, reaffirming his claim to the Leader of Opposition (LoP) post for a second consecutive term.

Karnataka Dy CM launches Cauvery Phase 5 water project

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday launched the highly anticipated Cauvery Phase 5 Water project for resolving Karnataka's water crisis.

Karnataka: MUDA chief steps down amid land allotment scam probe

Mysore Urban Development Authority (MUDA) chairman and close aide of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Mari Gowda, has submitted his resignation stating health issues.

Samsung workers decide to call off strike after 38 days

After thirty-eight days of protest, workers at Samsung Electronics have decided to end the strike and return to work.

ED chargesheet: 'Rs 15 cr siphoned in Valmiki scam distributed to influence voters during LS elections'

A total of Rs 15 crore of Rs 89.63 crore funds siphoned in the alleged Valmiki scam by former Karnataka Minister Nagendra and his aides was allegedly used \"during the 2024 Lok Sabha election expenditures to influence voters\" and some significant portion of the amount for personal expenses, said the Enforcement Directorate's chargesheet.

Kaziranga Park emerges as India's second butterfly diversity hub with 446 species

In an exciting discovery, more than 446 butterfly species have been reported from Kaziranga National Park making it the second highest in the country next to Namdapha National Park in Arunachal Pradesh. This remarkable finding is the result of years of research by Dr Monsoon Jyoti Gogoi, a young scientist hailing from Kaziranga, a press release said.

MHA seeks reports on series of bomb hoax calls to airlines

The Ministry of Home Affairs on Wednesday sought a report from the Ministry of Civil Aviation on a series of bomb threats to various airlines across the country.

Plea in SC seeks re-election in 20 Vidhan Sabha seats in Haryana

A petition has been moved in the Supreme Court seeking direction to the Election Commission to conduct re-election in 20 assembly seats in Haryana alleging suspect results and discrepancy in electronic voting machines.

Congress will ensure statehood is restored in J&K: Kharge

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday reaffirmed his party's commitment to restoring statehood in Jammu and Kashmir, following Omar Abdullah's swearing-in as the region's chief minister.

Priyanka Gandhi extends wishes to J&K CM Omar Abdullah

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday congratulated National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah on taking oath as the Chief Minister of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

‘People of J&K have been facing a difficult time since August 2019’: Mehbooba Mufti

After attending the swearing-in ceremony of Omar Abdullah as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti said that the people here have been witnessing a difficult time after the abrogation of article 370 on August 5, 2019, and now the new government must bring in its first resolution concerning it.

'PM removed Article 370 after consulting Farooq, Omar', claims Engineer Rashid

President of Awami Ittehad Party and MP, Sheikh Abdul Rashid alias Engineer Rashid on Wednesday alleged that Farooq Abdullah and Omar Abdullah colluded with Prime Minister Modi on the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir.

Priority will be to bridge gap which has come in last 10 years

Deputy CM Choudhary also asserted that he hopes that the Centre will restore statehood to Jammu and Kashmir soon.

SHAH LAUDS PM MODI'S VISION FOR HARYANA

Union Home Minister promises pensionable jobs to Agniveers, affirms commitment to farmers' welfare and development

Cong opts to stay out

The Congress, a member of the pre-poll alliance with the The Congress on Wednesday said it has decided not to join the council of ministers in the newly formed Jammu and Kashmir government as the party was \"unhappy\" that statehood was not restored to the Union territory.

MSP for rabi crops increased

The government on Wednesday increased the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for wheat by Rs 150 to Rs 2,425 per quintal for the 2025-26 marketing season, a move that comes ahead of key state elections.

Terror a hurdle to regional cooperation: Jaishankar

In a thinly veiled reference to both China and Pakistan, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar Wednesday highlighted how terrorism was holding back regional cooperation initiatives and that connectivity initiatives must recognise territorial integrity even as he called for introspection if \"good neighbourliness\" is missing somewhere.