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Delhi liquor policy scam: SC to hear today Sisodia's plea to relax bail condition

The Supreme Court is slated to hear on Wednesday a plea filed by senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia seeking relaxation of the bail condition requiring him to report to the Investigating Officer semi-weekly.

Dec 11, 2024

Blocked from Sambhal, Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka meet victims' families in Delhi

Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi and his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra met with the families of the Sambhal violence victims on Tuesday evening at 10 Janpath in Delhi, the residence of their mother, Sonia Gandhi, sources told IANS.

Dec 11, 2024

J&K Faces Alarming Rise in Drug Addiction Among Adults

With nearly 4.5 lakh individuals aged 18-75 in Jammu and Kashmir grappling with opioid addiction—5.05% of this demographic—the region faces a critical challenge in combating substance abuse.

Dec 11, 2024

Sri Lankan President Dissanayake to visit India from December 15 in first overseas trip after assuming office

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will undertake a two-day official visit to India from December 15 to 17, marking his first international trip since assuming office in September.

Dec 10, 2024

Panchamasali quota stir: K'taka govt acting like Hitler, says Kumaraswamy

Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy expressed outrage over the lathi charge on Swami Basava Mrutyunjaya Mahaswami and leaders of the Panchamasali community near Suvarna Soudha in Belagavi during their protest on Tuesday.

Dec 10, 2024

Two seminal works on PM Modi's governance & leadership presented to Pope Francis

Pope Francis has been presented with two works highlighting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's governance and leadership, it was announced on Tuesday.

Dec 10, 2024

TN to run 10,109 buses for Karthigai Deepam festival

The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC) will operate 10,109 buses from various cities across the state to Tiruvannamalai for the Karthigai Deepam festival.

Dec 10, 2024

SC frowns upon 'glaring state of affairs' in Mathura's temples

The Supreme Court has frowned upon "the glaring state of affairs" prevailing in Uttar Pradesh, particularly, in Mathura, with regard to the administration of the trusts of temples.

Dec 10, 2024

S.M. Krishna: A Legacy of Service and Vision in Karnataka

Karnataka mourns the loss of veteran politician and former Chief Minister, S.M. Krishna. His vision transformed Bengaluru into the 'Silicon Valley of India', attracting numerous IT/BT companies.

Dec 10, 2024

Rajasthan CM announces new department and special day for non resident Rajasthanis

The second day of the Rising Rajasthan Summit commenced with an NRI conclave on Tuesday with Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma announcing the creation of a new department, specifically, for non-resident Rajasthanis.

Dec 10, 2024

Students protest in Hazaribagh alleging irregularities in Jharkhand CGL exam results

Thousands of students took to the streets in Hazaribagh on Tuesday, demanding the cancellation of the results of the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) examinations that were conducted by the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC).

Dec 10, 2024

Vokkaliga final rites, sandalwood pyre for SM Krishna, says K'taka Dy CM

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and state Congress President, D.K. Shivakumar, who is also a close relative of late S.M. Krishna who passed away on Tuesday at the age of 93, stated that the final rites of the former chief minister would be performed as per Vokkaliga customs.

Dec 10, 2024

Voters' names being deleted, says AAP; won't allow bogus voting: BJP

Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MP, Sanjay Singh, on Tuesday renewed his party's attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party for allegedly getting AAP supporters' names deleted from the electoral rolls in the national Capital, while the BJP vowed not to allow 'bogus voting' in the upcoming Assembly elections.

Dec 10, 2024

ED initiates restitution of assets in Mehul Choksi case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED), in collaboration with Punjab National Bank (PNB) and ICICI Bank, has started restitution of properties linked to the Mehul Choksi bank fraud case, as part of its efforts to ensure that seized and attached assets are returned to rightful owners and victims of money laundering while enabling financial institutions to monetise these assets.

Dec 10, 2024

Iltija Mufti's remark on "Hindutva" triggers nationwide debate; police complaints filed

Iltija Mufti, daughter of PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti, has ignited controversy with her remarks on Hindutva, dubbing it a "disease" and claiming it tarnishes the name of Lord Rama.

Dec 10, 2024