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Former top court judge V Ramasubramanian appointed NHRC chief

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday appointed former Supreme Court judge justice (retd) V Ramasubramanian as the chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), an official statement said.

Attempt to spread violence pains my heart: PM at Christmas event

It pains my heart when there are attempts to spread violence and cause chaos in society, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at a Christmas event on Monday while referring to the recent attack at a Christmas market in Germany that killed five people and Sri Lanka's 2019 Easter bombings.

3 killed, 6 injured as truck runs over people on footpath

THE TRUCK DRIVER, WHO WAS UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT, WAS ARRESTED

NEET Aspirant Dies by Suicide in Sikar; 23rd Death in Raj This Year

A 17-year-old student preparing for the National Entrance Eligibility Test (NEET) allegedly died by suicide in Sikar late on Sunday night, police said on Monday.

Modi distributes 71k letters at Rozgar Mela

SPEAKING AT THE ROZGAR MELA, PM MODI HAILED HIS GOVT FOR PROVIDING ONE MILLION JOBS IN LAST ONE AND HALF YEARS

SC collegium breaks tradition, meets HC judgeship candidates

In a significant departure from tradition, the Supreme Court collegium on Sunday conducted interactions with candidates being considered for high court judgeship, according to people aware of the matter — a move that marks an evolution in the judicial appointment process.

Tanker driver on run since highway fire held

The driver of an LPG tanker involved in Friday's devastating explosion that killed 13 people appeared before police for questioning on Monday, confirming investigators' suspicions that he had survived the blast and fled to Uttar Pradesh and contradicting earlier assumptions that he had perished in the inferno.

3 shot dead in Haryana hotel parking lot due to 'gang rivalry': Cops

Three people were shot dead in the parking lot of a hotel near Panchkula early on Monday morning, officials said, adding that they suspected it to be a case of \"gang rivalry\".

NEW RECRUITS WERE TRAINED IN ASSAM THIS TIME, BUT THE CM WANTS IT CONTINUED IN MANIPUR

NEW RECRUITS WERE TRAINED IN ASSAM THIS TIME, BUT THE CM WANTS IT CONTINUED IN MANIPUR

4 CHILDREN KILLED IN HRY BRICK KILN WALL COLLAPSE

Four children were killed and two injured when a wall collapsed at a brick kiln at Budhana village in Hisar, Haryana, on Sunday night, police officers aware of the matter said on Monday.

ADANI ACQUIRES 86% STAKE IN MRO FIRM AIR WORKS

The Adani group's defence arm, Adani Defence Systems & Technologies Ltd (ADSTL), has signed an agreement to acquire an 85.8% stake in Air Works, India's largest private-sector Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) company.

3 months after collegium nod, govt notifies 2 HC CJs

THE CENTRE ALSO APPROVED THE SC COLLEGIUM'S DECISION TO MAKE ADDITIONAL HC JUDGES PERMANENT IN KARNATAKA AND DELHI

CISF updates protocols for hoax calls

THE CISF SAID 680 HOAX CALLS WERE RECEIVED IN OCT ALONE, MUCH HIGHER THAN THE PREVIOUSLY REPORTED FIGURE OF 250 THREATS

PARL COMMITTEE ON ONOP TO MEET FOR FIRST TIME ON JANUARY 8

The first meeting of the 39-member joint parliamentary committee on simultaneous elections has been scheduled for January 8 during which representatives from the ministry of law and justice are expected to brief the lawmakers on the contours of the bills, people aware of the matter said on Monday.

MODI, KHARGE PAY TRIBUTES TO EX-PM CHARAN SINGH

Leaders across party lines paid tributes to the fifth Prime Minister of India Chaudhary Charan Singh on his birth anniversary, which is observed as Kisan Diwas for his contribution to the welfare of farmers.

STANDING PANEL REPORT FLAGS ISSUES IN DRONE MAPPING OF LAND

The parliamentary standing committee on rural development and panchayati raj department has raised concerns in the implementation of drone-based mapping of land parcels in rural areas.

Cops to probe seer's Hardiwar hate speech

Controversial Hindu seer Yati Narsinghanand made inflammatory and hate speeches targeting religious minorities at an event in Haridwar, triggering furore and prompting the police to say it will look into the row.

No-detention' scrapping draws mixed responses

The Centre's decision to abolish the 'no-detention' policy for classes five and eight has drawn varied responses from school principals and parents in Delhi, where the Directorate of Education had already implemented similar changes for the 2024-25 academic session.

RAHUL MEETS KIN OF MAN WHO DIED IN POLICE CUSTODY

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Monday met the family of Somnath Suryavanshi, who allegedly died in police custody following violence in Parbhani district of Maharashtra last week.

Police summons actor Arjun over stampede

Hyderabad Police have issued fresh summons to Telugu actor Allu Arjun, asking him to appear for questioning on Tuesday in connection with a case filed against him over the death of a woman and critical injuries to her son during a stampede at a theatre in Telangana earlier this month.

3 pro-Khalistan militants killed in encounter: Cops

Three alleged pro-Khalistan militants were on Monday gunned down during an encounter with a joint force of the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) and Punjab Police in Sikh-dominated Pilibhit district in Uttar Pradesh,

BJD moves EC alleging poll data 'discrepancies'

IN ITS LETTER TO EC, BJD ALLEGED MASSIVE CHANGES IN NUMBER OF VOTES POLLED AND COUNTED BY EVMS

FATHER LOSES ₹10 LAKH IN RLY JOB SCAM

A man was booked for allegedly duping a Mulund resident of ₹10 lakh under the pretext of providing his children a job in Indian Railways.

BMC TO TRAIN 10,000 STREET FOOD VENDORS

The BMC on Monday signed an MOU with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to give 10,000 licensed street vendors training on food safety and hygiene.

The big issues that came up in therapy work in 2024

SOCIAL MEDIA HAS DEEPLY IMPACTED OUR FRIENDSHIPS - IT HAS CREATED AN ILLUSION OF INTIMACY

He gave Indian cinema a new voice

Arjun Sengupta

Reverse move brings Vande Bharat on track

A technical glitch inspired some smart reverse engineering by the Central Railway (CR) to get the Madgaon-bound Vande Bharat back on track on Monday.

Can't recover unpaid loan from brother of Parekh ex-CMD: HC

BENCH DECLARED THAT THE 'DEED OF GUARANTEE' EXECUTED BY DEEPEN PAREKH ON APRIL 10, 2014 HAD NOT BECOME OPERATIVE

'Cent percent custodial death'

GANDHI MEETS DECEASED ACTIVIST'S KIN

Ajit cries foul over Bhujbal meeting CM

Upset about not getting a cabinet berth, senior NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal met chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday to communicate his discontent.