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June 02, 2023

Rahul: First to be given max defamation sentence

Talking about his recent disqualification as a member of Parliament, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said that he is perhaps the first person to be handed the “maximum sentence for defamation”.

1 min

Maneka seeks justice for wrestlers as khaps up ante against WFI chief

“I am sure they will get justice at the end of it,” Gandhi told the media in Srinagar.

1 min

Uproar as NCERT cuts Class 10 book to size

SCIENCE, DEMOCRACY CHAPTERS SNIPPED

1 min

Shah announces judicial, CBI probes, peace panel

Slew of confidence building measures for relief, rehab in Manipur

2 mins

Rape-accused Jalandhar bishop Franco Mulakkal finally resigns

Jalandhar Bishop Franco Mulakkal - who was temporarily relieved of pastoral duties in 2018 following allegations of rape by a nun - resigned from his duties.

1 min

India & Nepal agree to sort out boundary dispute

The ties between the two countries came under severe strain after Kathmandu published a new political map in 2020 that showed three Indian territories as part of Nepal.

1 min

Stalin backs 'good friend' Kejriwal on ordinance

The DMK chief said his party would strongly oppose the Central ordinance and claimed that the Centre was preventing duly elected governments from functioning independently.

1 min

Pragati Maidan slums razed; many homeless

A makeshift school which was being run by an NGO for 9 years was also demolished; fate of residents uncertain

2 mins

Shahbad Dairy murder: Custody of accused extended

Duty Metropolitan Magistrate granted police the permission to interrogate Sahil in custody for a period of three more days on Thursday.

1 min

22-km human chain planned to draw attention to sorry state of Yamuna

CITIZENS of Delhi-NCR are coming together to breathe life back into the ailing Yamuna.

1 min

Delhi University sets up 6 committees to redress grievances of students

DELHI University has constituted six committees to redress the grievances of students, including those related to admissions and examinations.

1 min

Aaftab used to beat up Shraddha, brother testifies

Shreejay further informs the court that couple often fought bitterly

2 mins

After three decades, AIIMS revises stipend of nursing interns to ₹13,150

AFTER more than 35 years, the nursing interns at AIIMS, New Delhi will get a respectable amount against the service they provide to the institute during their internship.

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Mohalla buses: 15-day assessment drive on to identify routes, locations

THE Delhi government has begun a 15-day assessment drive to identify the need for introducing small-size electric ‘mohalla buses’ across the city and also determine their routes, officials said on Thursday.

1 min

Security beefed up as farmers' outfit announces agitation

Security personnel are maintaining strict vigil at the border points and extra pickets have been put up to prevent any untoward incident, Delhi Police officials said.

1 min

Suspense over how guarantees will be rolled out; decision today

ALL eyes are on the final decision to be taken at the scheduled cabinet meeting on Friday on how the five guarantees promised by Congress will be implemented.

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In a first, Kambala race to see women jockeys

BREAKING BARRIERS

1 min

Fire at stationary Kannur Exp, sabotage suspected

Same train was involved in Elathur arson attack 2 months back

1 min

TN: Coast Guard, DRI recover 32kg gold, including 11kg dumped at sea

The seizure was a result of a specific input from the DRI regarding smuggling of contraband between Sri Lanka and India on 30 May.

1 min

IAF trainer crashes at K'taka district; pilots safe

IAF trainer aircraft crashed near Makali village in Chamarajanagar district during a routine training sortie.

1 min

Jaishankar meets BRICS counterparts in South Africa

EXTERNAL Affairs Minister S Jaishankar had a bilateral meeting with South African Foreign Minister Nalendi Pandor on the sidelines of the BRICS Foreign Ministers Meeting in Cape Town on Thursday. He also met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.

1 min

Pre-monsoon rainfall above normal this year

According to scientists, the deficit in eastern India is due to high aerosol concentration in Gangetic plains.

1 min

Kiosks at heritage sites to resume snacks offerings after a decade

MORE than a decade after the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) closed refreshment stalls operational inside its protected heritage sites, the national watchdog of national monuments has decided to allow setting up of cafeterias or kiosks offering light snacks on the campus of historical buildings across states.

1 min

Crackdown on food adulteration soon: Govt

Large-scale testing will be carried out across the country, says Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya

2 mins

MP Lokayukta orders probe into collapse of 6 statues

Displaced by major thunderstorm at Mahakal Lok temple on May 28

1 min

Honey collection more than doubles in Sunderbans after pandemic blues

The collection of honey has more than doubled at 38 tonnes compared with last year’s 16 tonnes in volume.

1 min

3-day Ramayana fest begins in poll-bound C'garh

A three-day mega event—National Ramayan Festival (Mahotsav) — got off to a colourful start with the rousing devotional performances by the participants at Ramleela ground in the cultural city of Raigarh, about 220 km east of Raipur, on Thursday.

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U.S. HOUSE VOTES TO RAISE DEBT CEILING

US lawmakers voted on Wednesday to raise the national borrowing limit as a crucial first step to averting a catastrophic default, greenlighting a pact struck between Washington’s warring parties after weeks of brinkmanship and fraught backroom deal-making.

1 min

Moscow claims it repelled infantry's border attack

Russia attacked Ukraine's capital with short-range Iskander missiles

1 min

Jordan's crown prince ties the knot with Saudi architect

Notable guests included the Netherlands' King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima, as well as Belgium's King Philippe and Crown Princess Elisabeth and Danish Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary.

1 min

Imran's PTI faces more crackdown after arrest of party president Elahi

PAKISTAN Tehreek-e-Insaf party president Chaudhry Pervez Elahi, a close aide to former Prime Minister Imran Khan, was arrested outside his residence here on Thursday, the party said.

1 min

Australian war veteran unlawfully killed prisoners in Af, says judge

AUSTRALIA’S most decorated living war veteran unlawfully killed prisoners and committed other war crimes in Afghanistan, a judge ruled on Thursday in dismissing the claims by Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith that he was defamed by media.

1 min

Commercial LPG cylinder price reduced by ₹83.5

The price of a 19-kg cylinder of commercial LPG, commonly used by hotels and restaurants, has been reduced by ₹83.5 to ₹1,773 in Delhi.

1 min

Vehicle sales see solid growth in May on robust demand despite price hike

THERE is no slowing down of demand for passenger vehicles (PV) as the country’s top carmakers on Thursday reported a robust growth in May sales despite a significant price hike in April to meet the new emission norms.

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GST REVENUE IN MAY SURGES 12% TO ₹1.6 LAKH CRORE

THE goods and services tax (GST) revenue grew 12% year-on-year (YoY) to ₹1.57 lakh crore in May, according to the data released by the government on Thursday.

1 min

Non-retail portion of CIL OFS fully subscribed

COAL INDIA LIMITED’S (CIL) offer for sale (OFS) received an overwhelming response from institutional (non-retail) investors on Thursday.

1 min

Delhi HC asks SpiceJet to pay ₹380 cr to Maran

Maninder Singh, a senior advocate from Karanjawala & Co, further argued that the amount of Rs. 75 crore had not been deposited yet, resulting in an increased interest liability of Rs 380 crore.

1 min

Analysts raise FY24 GDP growth forecast

Upward revisions come after NSO data showed economic growth at 7.2% in FY23 as against earlier estimate of 7%

2 mins

Swiatek keeps date with history

REIGNING champion Iga Swiatek maintained her bid to become the first woman to successfully defend the French Open title in 16 years by cruising into the third round on Thursday.

1 min

Mamba Mentality: Jurel in the crown

After laying down a marker at Rajasthan Royals in the 2023 IPL, the finisher, a fan of Kobe, primed for massive leap

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