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HP govt recruits Van Mitras to check illegal felling of forest trees

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sing Sukhu said here on Monday that the process for the recruitment of 2,061 Van Mitras has been completed on the merit basis.

LG Sinha inaugurates IGNCA in Jammu

Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday inaugurated Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts (IGNCA) Regional Centre at Jammu.

Badal recommends Prez's medal for ASIs Jasbir, Hira

Former Union Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal writes to Union Home Minister Amit Shah demanding a high-level judicial probe into the 'sponsored attack' on the SAD chief

Light rain keeps day cold, AQI remains 'severe'

The national capital woke to another day of foggy morning followed by light drizzle on Monday that kept the temperature low, however the Air Quality Index (AQI) remained in the 'severe' category.

Toxic industrial waste dumped into Yamuna from Haryana: Bharadwaj

Delhi Cabinet Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj on Monday alleged that the BJP government in Haryana is putting the health of Delhi's residents at risk by allowing the unchecked dumping of toxic industrial waste into the river Yamuna.

LG suspends 2 fire officials in 3 IAS aspirants' death case

Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has suspended two officers of the Fire Safety Department over the Rajinder Nagar incident, which claimed the lives of three civil service aspirants in July.

CM, Kejriwal launch registration drive for 'Mahila Samman Yojana'

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal, alongside Delhi Chief Minister Atishi, launched a registration drive for \"Mahila Samman Yojana\" from East Kidwai Nagar market in South Delhi on Monday.

1950 voter helpline reliable, citizen-friendly: Delhi CEO

Ahead of the forthcoming assembly polls, Delhi Chief Electoral Officer R Alice Vaz on Monday reiterated the availability of the voter helpline number 1950, and said it is accessible, reliable, and citizen-friendly.

Police organise training to empower teachers on bomb threats, drug abuse

In the wake of the surge in the hoax bomb threats being received across schools in the national capital, Delhi Police on Monday organised a training for the teachers on bomb threats and drug abuse as part of LG VK Saxena's 'Samvaad' programme.

Kejriwal's arrest was illegal, was done without sanction, claims AAP

Senior AAP leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh on Monday claimed that former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's arrest by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) and Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) was carried out without mandatory sanction from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), which he alleged, was in direct contravention of established legal procedures.

BJP releases 'Aarop Patra' against AAP govt in Delhi

Delhi BJP forms an 11-member 'Pradesh Aarop Patra' committee, led by LoP Vijender Gupta, against Delhi government ahead of Delhi Assembly polls 2025

Former SC judge appointed NHRC chief

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday appointed retired Supreme Court judge Justice V Ramasubramanian as the Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC).

Centre removes 'no-detention policy' for classes 5 & 8 students

In a significant development, the Central government has removed the 'no-detention policy' for classes 5 and 8 in schools run by it stressing that the new rules will help improve the learning outcomes while giving special attention to students who are not academically strong.

Jaishankar to visit US for talks with key officials

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will visit the United States from 24-29 December, it was officially announced on Monday.

Bangladesh requests Indian govt to send Sheikh Hasina back

Bangladesh has formally asked India to extradite former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled to this country in August after a student-led movement dislodged her from power.

PM Modi remembers Chaudhary Charan Singh on his 122nd birth anniversary, Kharge slams govt

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid tributes to former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna awardee Chaudhary Charan Singh on his 122nd birth anniversary, calling him a true well-wisher of the poor and farmers whereas Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge accused the Union government of being \"anti-farmer\".

Shyam Benegal passes away at 90

Veteran filmmaker Shyam Benegal, who pioneered the parallel film movement in India, passed away in Mumbai on Monday.

'Nearly 10 lakh job letters issued under Rozgar Mela'

PM says that the NDA govt is working in all the departments with the youth of the country

Delhi HC dismisses anticipatory bail plea of ex-IAS trainee officer

The Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed anticipatory bail plea of sacked Maharashtra cadre probationary IAS officer Puja Khedkar, who allegedly submitted false OBC and PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) certificates and fraudulently availed attempts beyond the permissible limits provided for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) by faking her identity.

Sports Minister Mandaviya flags off 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' initiative

Keeping continuity with the Fit India Cycling Drive launched earlier this week, Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya flagged off the 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' initiative on Sunday morning at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium here.

England announces squads for upcoming India tour and Champions Trophy 2025

The England Cricket Board on Sunday announced the squads for next month's white-ball tour of India, which includes three ODIs, five T20Is, and the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025, as reported by the ICC.

BBL: McSweeney hits fiery 78 to guide Heat to thrilling win after Australia snub

Australia batter Nathan McSweeney, who was dropped from the Test side after playing three games in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against India, bounced back to form with a scintillating 78-run innings to help Brisbane Heat register a thrilling last-ball win against the Adelaide Strikers in the Big Bash League (BBL) on Sunday.

G Trisha, spinners star as India win inaugural U19 Women's Asia Cup title

G Trisha stood tall to hit a fine 52 while spinners took seven wickets collectively as India beat Bangladesh by 41 runs to become first-ever winners of the inaugural U19 Women's Asia Cup at the Bayuemas Cricket Oval on Sunday.

ISL: NorthEast United aim to regain form against struggling Hyderabad

Hyderabad FC are hosting NorthEast United FC when the two sides face off in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at the GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium on Monday.

Pro Kabaddi League: Puneri Paltan aim to finish season on a high as tribute to fans

The defending champions of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Puneri Paltan have not had the best season by their lofty standards.

Manipur dissection

The good news is that the chief minister of Manipur, N Biren Singh, has at long last realised that the Centre gives two hoots about him as far as administering the state is concerned.

BGT: Richardson 'excited' to return to Oz Test squad

Australia have added Richardson as an extra pace option after a calf injury ruled Josh Hazlewood out of the series

A taste of the Himalayas in Kolkata

This year's festival featured highlights such as agrotourism, crafts, culture, cuisine and heritage. Homestays from the Darjeeling Hills, Dooars, Mirik, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya and other villages across northeast India participated. Additionally, villages from Himachal Pradesh, other parts of India, Nepal and Bhutan also joined the celebration.

From PLI scheme to FDI inflows, DPIIT highlights key achievements of 2024

From 2000 to 2024, a total FDI inflow of USD 991 billion was recorded, with 67 per cent (USD 667 billion) received during the last ten financial years (2014-2024), it said.

Volvo sets out on a new journey along path of biodiversity, teams up with Nature Conservancy for mangrove restoration in Indian Sunderbans

Swedish luxury car company Volvo Cars has set out on a new journey, this time around, along the path of biodiversity.