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Amid agitation, J&K Govt assures to address concerns of toll plaza, smart meters [details]

As different political and social groups have called for Jammu Bandh, higher-ups in the administration seek to address the people's grievances.

Aug 26, 2023

UP shocker: Viral video shows teacher asking school kids to beat Muslim kid; gets away with apology [details]

Many rightfully rued the broken social fabric of the nation whose Constitution reflects, encourages and stands for unity in diversity.

Aug 25, 2023

Rahul Gandhi supports agitating groups to retrieve party's lost ground in Ladakh [details]

Some groups have been spearheading the agitation in Ladakh in support of their four major demands including full-fledged statehood for Ladakh, and implementation of the Sixth Schedule to protect the interest of the tribal people of Ladakh.

Aug 25, 2023

G20 in Delhi: Restrictions affect auto-rickshaws, taxis, and bus services [details inside]

In view of the upcoming G20 Summit in the national capital, the Delhi Traffic Police on Friday imposed a ban on auto-rickshaws and taxis from entering or operating in the New Delhi district from 5 a.m. on September 9 to 11:59 p.m. on September 10.

Aug 25, 2023

Cauvery Dispute: SC refuses to pass any interim direction on water release issue

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to pass any interim direction on the plea filed by Tamil Nadu demanding the release of Cauvery water from Karnataka dams.

Aug 25, 2023

Trump arrested, released for the fourth time; poses for mugshot

Former US President Donald Trump surrendered at a county jail in Georgia in an alleged case of racketeering to overturn the outcome of the state's vote count in the 2020 presidential election.

Aug 25, 2023

Trump mocks Indian accent of Vice President Kamala Harris, says she "speaks in rhyme"

Taking a jab at Indian-American Vice President Kamala Harris' accent, saying she "speaks in rhyme", former US President Donald Trump said that he does not see her as a presidential candidate for Democrats.

Aug 25, 2023

Prescription Rules: Regulations mandating doctors to prescribe generic drugs put on hold

The newly-notified Registered Medical Practitioner (Professional Conduct) Regulations, 2023, by the National Medical Commission (NMC), has been held in abeyance by the Union government.

Aug 25, 2023

Medical devices worth crores purchased without approval; J&K Govt constitutes inquiry panel [details]

Heads of three health institutes in J&K purchased medical devices by violating rules and procedures. Devices were purchased bypassing Jammu and Kashmir Medical Supply Corporation Limited.

Aug 24, 2023

NY's Times Square burst into celebration after Chandrayaan-3 landing; Indian diaspora rejoice

New York's Times Square came to life with Indian diaspora whirling in delight, dancing to rhythmic drumbeats and expressing uncontainable joy after Chandrayaan-3's successful moon landing.

Aug 24, 2023

Fake arms licence scam: Court directs J&K govt to file status report within two weeks [details]

Over 2.78 lakh arms licenses were issued to non-entitled persons from 2013 to 2016. The much-publicized case involving many officers was handed over to the CBI in the year 2018 for further investigation.

Aug 24, 2023

Cauvery Dispute: K'taka terms TN's plea as untenable in SC, cites monsoon failure

The Karnataka government on Thursday told the Supreme Court that Tamil Nadu's application demanding release of water from Cauvery river is wholly misconceived as it is based on an erroneous assumption that this water year is a normal one, and not a distressed water year.

Aug 24, 2023

Use local currencies in int'l trade; BRICS nations underline need for inclusive payment systems

The BRICS nations on Thursday recognised the need for fast, inexpensive, transparent, safe, and inclusive payment systems and noted that it looks forward to a report by the BRICS Payment Task Force (BPTF) on the mapping of the various elements of the G20 Roadmap on cross-border payments in BRICS countries.

Aug 24, 2023

Under construction building's basement wall collapses in Delhi, 13 rescued, four critical [details]

A total of 13 persons were rescued after the basement wall of an under construction building collapsed in Delhi, a fire department official said, adding that four persons are said to be in critical condition.

Aug 24, 2023

J&K BJP chief files defamation suit against former party colleague; demands Rs 5 crores [details]

A month after asking former party colleague Surinder Choudhary to tender an unconditional apology, J&K BJP chief Ravinder Raina filed a lawsuit in the Court against the ex-legislator.

Aug 24, 2023