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Tales of former PM's humility echo in the corridors of power

It was July 2003 and the Congress brass had gathered in Shimla for a party chief ministers' conference.

SC slams Punjab again over inaction on Dallewal's health

The Supreme Court on Saturday strongly criticised the Punjab government for failing to hospitalise farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on a fast-unto-death since November 26, marking the second consecutive day the state faced the court's ire for not complying with repeated orders and medical advice to ensure his hospitalisation.

Khandu: Arunachal to bring in law against religious conversion soon

The Arunachal Pradesh government will soon implement the Arunachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act, 1978 — which prohibits religious conversion by coercion, inducement or other fraudulent means — by framing its corresponding rules, chief minister Pema Khandu has announced.

Average Indian's Monthly Spend Rises, Finds Survey

The Monthly Spending Rose 9.2% to ₹4,122 in Rural Areas and 8.3% to ₹6,996 in Urban Regions, Shows NSO's Household Consumption Expenditure Survey

It will be a long wait to find MMS again

Dr. Singh, or MMS as the acronym frequently used for him, was a rare species in public life, precisely because he was not a \"politician,\" a respectable word which has progressively fallen into disrepute, disrepair and degradation, especially in India.

UK caller a wanted Babbar Khalsa International militant, say police

NIA had declared reward of Rs 10 lakh on the alleged wanted militant Kulveer Singh Siddhu after his name surfaced in the murder of VHP leader Vikas Prabhakar, who was shot dead in Nangal town of Punjab's Rupnagar district on April 13

26 Pilgrims Hurt in Unnao Mishap

As many as 26 people were injured, three critical, when a pickup truck transporting over two dozen pilgrims met with an accident early Saturday morning on the Agra-Lucknow Expressway near Pancham Kheda village in Auras of Unnao district, said police.

Surge in Ayodhya bookings ahead of 1st New Year after consecration

Excitement among devotees for darshan at Ram temple here on January 1 is quite palpable with nearly all hotels and guest houses in the temple town claiming advance bookings.

U.P.'s 'aspirational dev blocks' shine

KAUSHAMBI SECURES SECOND RANK IN JUNE 2023, SHRAVASTI'S JAMUNHA BLOCK ACHIEVES FIRST RANK IN MARCH THIS YEAR

50 Arrested in Connection With Violence in Sambhal

Additional superintendent of police (ASP) in Sambhal, Shrish Chandra on Saturday said that a total of 50 people have been arrested in connection with the violence near the Jama Masjid area in Sambhal district on November 24.

Construction of rampart to be completed by June 2025

Final Inspection of the Statues Will Be Done in Jaipur by the First Week of January: Mishra

Notification Issued for Yamuna Demarcation Work in 17 Districts

To check illegal soil mining and construction activities near the Yamuna, the UP irrigation and water resources department has issued a notification demarcating the flood plain zone of the river in 17 districts.

Four Cops Found Guilty of Selling 'Stolen Jewellery' Worth ₹25 Lakh

A senior police officer and three more cops in Kanpur have been found guilty of selling stolen jewellery worth Rs 25 lakh they had recovered from a thief and a jeweller, in the preliminary investigation.

District Plan Panels Likely To Have A Say In Local Projects

A Senior Officer, Working As DM In Uttar Pradesh, Agreed That The Utility Of These Has Come Down

Amorim says aim is survival for Utd after Wolves loss

Ruben Amorim admitted he had \"no idea\" how long it will take for him to revive Manchester United, saying his focus was on \"survival\" after a defeat by Wolves condemned him to the worst start by any Old Trafford boss in nearly 100 years.

Setting the camera aside to draw for fun

For nearly two decades, Sohrab Hura's photographs have moved between documentary and fiction, and they've often been both at once too.

India lose five after Smith's heroics put Australia on top

Australia's fiery pace attack destroyed India's top order on Friday to put them in the driving seat of the fourth Test after they set a daunting first innings target on the back of Steve Smith's 34th Test century.

Hockey India League: Delhi SG Pipers To Take On Gonasika

A new era in Indian hockey will be ushered in when the much-anticipated Hockey India League (HIL) restarts with the opening clash between Delhi SG Pipers and Gonasika of Vizag here on Saturday.

Hockey India League: Delhi Pipers To Take On Gonasika

Senior off-spinner Deepti Sharma did the star turn with career-best figures of 6/31 before doing her bit with the bat as India completed a 3-0 whitewash of the West Indies with a five-wicket victory in the final Women's ODI here on Friday.

Slot Says Early For Liverpool Premier League Champion Talk

Liverpool boss Arne Slot said it was \"too early\" to say his side were on course for the Premier League title after a 3-1 win over Leicester extended their lead at the top of the table.

Washington Sundar shows conviction, vows to fight

Most of their established batters back in the hut, India will require Washington Sundar to come good with his bat in the fourth Test against Australia and the Tamil Nadu all-rounder is determined to contribute to his team's cause at the MCG.

Amorim Says Aim Is Survival For Utd After Wolves Loss

Ruben Amorim admitted he had \"no idea\" how long it will take for him to revive Manchester United, saying his focus was on \"survival\" after a defeat by Wolves condemned him to the worst start by any Old Trafford boss in nearly 100 years.

RBI Permits UPI Transactions via PPIs Using Third-Party Apps

The Reserve Bank on Friday allowed prepaid payment instruments holders to make and receive UPI payments through third-party mobile applications.

Realme eyes 18% India mkt share with new designs

Chinese smart devices maker Realme is looking to corner a larger 18% market share in the Indian smartphone market in 2025 on the back of innovative product designs, device range, and expanded offline and online reach.

Rupee hits fresh record low of 85.50 against dollar

The rupee fell steepest in almost two years to hit its lifetime intraday low of 85.80 before a suspected central bank intervention helped recover some of its losses and settled 23 paise lower at a record low of 85.50 (provisional) against the US dollar on Friday due to a strong greenback amid increased month-end demand from banks and importers.

Adani Ports orders 8 tugs with Cochin Shipyard for ₹450 crore

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) on Friday said it has placed a ₹450-crore order for eight tugs with Cochin Shipyard.

Ultratech to Buy Minority Stake in Star Cement

Leading cement producer UltraTech Cement on Friday said it will acquire a minority stake of 8.69% from the promoters of Meghalaya-based Star Cement in a deal worth up to ₹851 crore.

Air India to See Progress on Key Initiatives in 2025: CEO

Air India will see progress on various key initiatives, including refitting of wide body and narrow body planes, in 2025 as well as tighten practices and processes to ultimately become profitable, the airline's chief executive officer (CEO) Campbell Wilson said on Friday.

CAD moderates to 1.2% of GDP in Q2: RBI data

India's current account deficit (CAD) moderated marginally to $11.2 billion or 1.2% of GDP year-on-year in the July-September quarter of 2024-25, according to Reserve Bank of India data released on Friday.

Textiles export is a silver lining as trade gap widens

India's textiles sector has emerged as a beacon of resilience and growth, recording an impressive 36.65% increase in exports over the past four years, although industry stakeholders are not much enthused by the resurgence.