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NHRC appointment process flawed, says Cong in dissent note

Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, Leaders of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha, submitted a dissent note over the selection of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) chairperson and members, saying that the process was fundamentally flawed.

Misri meets senior officials in US ahead of Jaishankar's visit

Foreign secretary Vikram Misri met senior American officials in Washington for discussions on a range of bilateral, regional and global issues ahead of a six-day visit to the US by external affairs minister S Jaishankar beginning on Tuesday.

SHAH REVIEWS IMPLEMENTATION OF THREE NEW CRIMINAL LAWS

Union home minister and minister of cooperation Amit Shah said on Tuesday that the three new criminal laws have become the protectors of civil rights and the basis of \"ease of justice\" under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as he reviewed the implementation of the legislation during separate meetings with the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) and Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, people aware of the matter said.

Arjun questioned for 4 hrs in theatre stampede case

The Hyderabad police on Tuesday questioned popular Telugu actor Allu Arjun for nearly four hours over his role in the Sandhya Theatre stampede, where a woman was killed and her nine-year-old son injured during the premiere of his film Pushpa 2: The Rule, said people familiar with the matter.

CWC meet to focus on countering BJP, RSS

Meet will deliberate upon challenges under BJP rule, including economic inequality, erosion of democracy...KC VENUGOPAL, Congress general secretary

Afghan staffer injured in attack on consulate's car

Reports in the Afghan media said the driver of the car used by the staffer was killed in the attack

Orthodox Priest Slams Modi Over Christmas Event

A senior bishop of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church in Kerala took a dig at BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, a day after the PM participated in a Christmas event in the Capital.

North India shivers as cold wave intensifies, snow covers the hills

TEMP DROPPED BELOW ZERO IN PARTS OF J&K; AND WEATHER DEPT IN HIMACHAL ISSUED A 'YELLOW ALERT' FOR DENSE FOG IN BHAKRA DAM RESERVOIR AREA AND BALH VALLEY

NO ARBITRARY ADDITION, DELETION IN MAHA VOTERS LIST, EC TELLS CONG

Amid concerns flagged by the Congress, the Election Commission on Tuesday said there were no arbitrary additions or deletions of voters in Maharashtra where assembly polls were held recently.

2 ARRESTED IN GUJ FOR VANDALISING AMBEDKAR STATUE

Two people were arrested on Tuesday for allegedly vandalising a statue of BR Ambedkar in Ahmedabad city of Gujarat, police said, adding that three other accused are absconding.

Cong stages nationwide protests against Shah's remarks, BJP hits back

The Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress on Tuesday traded barbs over Union home minister Amit Shah's remarks on constitutionalist BR Ambedkar, with the opposition party staging a nationwide protest march against the BJP leader.

PM to lay foundation stone of Ken-Betwa river project today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Wednesday lay the foundation stone of Ken-Betwa river linking project at Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh on the birth anniversary of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee -- more than 23 years after the project was first conceptualised.

Can't settle scores in a constitutional post: VP

People holding constitutional posts have to be \"vindicated by commitment to sublimity, sterling qualities, and constitutionalism\", and are \"not in the position to settle scores\", vice president Jagdeep Dhankhar said on Tuesday.

NDA leaders to meet today as Oppn sharpens attack on Shah

Leaders of the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) are all set to meet at Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president JP Nadda's residence on Wednesday, amid the opposition's mounting campaign against Union home minister Amit Shah over his recent remarks on BR Ambedkar in Parliament.

'Proof of struggle missing at crime scene': CFSL report on RG Kar case

No evidence of a possible struggle or resistance was found at the crime scene in the seminar room of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata where a 31-year-old trainee doctor was raped and murdered on August 9, according to a report by the Delhi-based Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL).

Rs 115 cr revamp for Lucknow, Noida monuments on cards

Several monuments in Lucknow and Noida are set to undergo extensive restoration with a total estimated cost of Rs 115 crore.

UPSIDA CREATES SAFE, INCLUSIVE WORK ENVIRONMENTS FOR WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS, STAFF

The Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Authority (UPSIDA) is making remarkable strides in creating secure and inclusive work environments for women within its industrial areas under the Nari Shakti Mission of the union government.

UPPCL chief orders action against engineers for poor performance

Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation chairman Ashish Kumar Goyel has directed strict action against officials, including chief engineers, for poor performance in electricity bill recovery and the One-Time Settlement (OTS) scheme.

LMC SUSPENDS ONLINE HOUSE TAX ASSESSMENT

The Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) has suspended its online house tax assessment system for the next 15 days.

Old boys shine at Colvin College's 135th Darbar Day

The overcast skies on Tuesday couldn't dim the radiant spirits of alumni at Colvin Taluqdars' College's 135th Darbar Day, celebrated as the Annual Sports Day.

LDA re-seals two commercial buildings in Gomti Nagar

On Tuesday, the Lucknow Development Authority officials re-sealed two buildings in the Vibhuti Khand area where the construction work was going on despite getting sealed previously.

Kidnapped and sold off at 8, 'girl' gets family back after 49 years

Little did she know that a casual visit to a fair with her mother would prove risky to the extent that she would be kidnapped and sold off at the tender age of 8.

Hide-and-seek begins between tiger and forest staff in Rehmankheda

The elusive tiger, which has been prowling Rehmankheda, continued its attempts to claim its kill on Tuesday morning.

Army comes up with 50-bed hosp for mega fair

PRAYAGRAJ: In an effort to ensure the safety and well being of pilgrims attending the Mahakumbh-2025, the Indian Army has established a comprehensive medical support system to assist civil authorities and provide timely medical aid to visitors.

STATION OFFICER SUSPENDED, INQUIRY AGAINST OTHERS FOR "LAPSES IN HANDLING CASE"

A 17-year-old Dalit boy allegedly died by suicide after facing brutal violence and humiliation by a group of teenagers of the same caste during a birthday bash in UP's Basti district.

BSP stages demonstrations across Uttar Pradesh against remarks on Ambedkar

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) leaders and workers on Tuesday organised statewide demonstrations in protest against Union home minister Amit Shah's recent remarks on Dr BR Ambedkar.

A poetic tribute to 'Ajatshatru' of Indian politics

The late PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee, also known as the 'Ajatshatru' of Indian politics, was paid a poetic tribute by writer Kumar Vishwas through his creations during a mega programme 'Atal Geet Ganga', on the eve of the leader's birth anniversary on Tuesday.

FIGHTING TO SAVE CONSTITUTION, DEMOCRACY, SAYS SP CHIEF AKHILESH

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday said Constitution is the strength and lifeline of the PDA even as he alleged that the ruling party intended to change the statute.

Congress thrives on divisive politics, insults Babasaheb: CM

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday criticised the Congress, Jawaharlal Nehru (India's first Prime Minister), and the Samajwadi Party, accusing them of being \"anti-Ambedkar\" and demanding a public apology from the Congress.

Defence min, CM lay foundation of 181 health projects worth Rs 662 cr

OVER 50,000 PEOPLE HAVE BENEFITTED FROM THE ATAL HEALTH CAMPS IN UP SINCE 2020, SAYS YOGI