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June 10, 2023

Probe into allotment of bungalow to CM's aide

The department has sought Appointment File of Kumar to check whether a person, who is not on the rolls of DJB, is entitled to such accommodation.

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3 dead, 2 injured as violence rocks Manipur; CBI probe on

FOLLOWING a brief lull, fresh violence erupted in Manipur on Friday in which three persons, including a woman, were killed and two others were injured.

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JNU centre to be renamed for non-Western voice

THE Jawaharlal Nehru University Institute of Advanced Studies (JNIAS) will be renamed as Vidyaranya Institute of Knowledge and Advanced Studies (VIKAS). Vidyaranya or Madhavacharya was the 12th head of the Sringeri Sharada Peetham established by Ja g adgur u Shankaracharya.

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Wrestler taken to WFI office as Singh busy with show of strength in bastion

One of the wrestlers, who levelled charges of sexual harassment against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, was on Friday taken by the Delhi Police to the WFI office, which is close to the official residence of Singh.

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Complaints must go to councillors first, not to DCS: Mayor Oberoi

IN an order that will limit the powers of deputy commissioners, Mayor Shelly Oberoi has directed the DCs not to take any action in their respective zones unless they receive a written complaint from area councillors.

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Trump indicted over secret files, jail if convicted

Becomes first ex-prez in US history to face federal charges; won't affect presidential run

1 min

Now, Kathmandu mayor hangs Greater Nepal map in office

Law experts term the decision ‘childish’ and against the country’s constitution and national interest.

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Nadda lays foundation for new office

BJP National President JP Nadda on Friday laid the foundation stone for a new office building of the party’s Delhi unit at DDU Marg in Central Delhi.

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3 people dead, one hurt as car hits bike in Dwarka

Two declared brought dead, while a minor succumbed in hospital

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One more held in attempt to kidnap JNU students

One more person was arrested in the alleged molestation and kidnapping of two girl students inside the Jawaharlal Nehru University compound, an officer said on Friday.

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20 newborns rescued after fire in hosp

AS many as 20 newborns were safely rescued from a hospital in the national capital after a fire broke out in the early hours of Friday, a top fire department official said.

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HC seeks Jamia's stand on plea against religion-based reservation

THE Delhi High Court on Friday sought the stand of Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) on a plea seeking early hearing of a petition challenging its decision to approve religion-based reservation in teaching and non-teaching posts while abolishing the quota under the scheduled caste and scheduled tribe categories.

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Two gangsters held in encounter

TWO dreaded gangsters of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, of which one was involved in the murder of BJP leader Surender Matiala, were arrested by the Crime Branch of Delhi Police after a brief exchange of fire on Friday.

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Cops: No hate speech by wrestlers

Police response came in a plea seeking action against grapplers over charges against Singh

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UP plans International Trade Show in Greater Noida in Sept

THE Uttar Pradesh government is engaged in preparations for the International Trade Show proposed to be held from September 21 to 25 in Greater Noida.

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Change brought about by DDA gives impresssion of India, says Jaishankar

The Delhi Development Authority carries a very special responsibility and the change they bring is not just for the national capital, it is an impression of India, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Friday.

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Yamuna's health better as water quality test shows signs of improvement

The drain accounts for around 70 per cent of the wastewater being discharged into the Yamuna.

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Prepare safety action plan: Railway board to zones

MAKING track safety a top priority in the aftermath of the Bahanaga train mishap, the railway board has directed all zones to put in place a comprehensive action plan by preparing a list of deficiencies and setting target to address them at the earliest.

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DELAY IN NOD TO BILLS: CONSIDERING LEGAL ACTION AGAINST GOVERNOR, SAYS STALIN

Also reiterates that his govt will not allow Karnataka to go ahead with Mekedatu reservoir

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Shah, Nadda to address rallies in AP this weekend

THE BJP, which is making all-out efforts to gain a foothold in Andhra Pradesh by taking up a campaign to reach out to the masses, would hold two back-to-back public meetings with its top leaders Amit Shah and JP Naddha in the State, on Saturday and Sunday.

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New Cong chief in Guj, Puducherry; more reshuffle in party on the cards

SIGNALLING an organisational reshuffle ahead of the 2024 elections, the Congress on Friday appointed Rajya Sabha MP Shaktisinh Gohil as the new Gujarat PCC president.

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NCERT mutilated textbooks, say Palshikar, Yadav

DESCRIBING the deletions in NCERT textbooks as “arbitrary” and “irrational,” Suhas Palshikar and Yogendra Yadav, who were chief advisors for the original political science books for classes IX-XII, have written to the NCERT director, saying the rationalisation exercise has “mutilated” the books and rendered them “academically dysfunctional”.

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Kanchi seer cautioned Rajiv week before death: Seshan's memoir

THE tragedy of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi’s death was a personal loss, writes former Chief Election Commissioner T N Seshan in his autobiography, which was published posthumously this week.

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IAF displays long-range striking power

THE Indian Air Force on Friday demonstrated long-range maritime strike capability as its frontline combat fighters, Sukhoi 30MKIs, carried out long-range sorties deep into the Indian Ocean towards the Western Seaboard.

1 min

No harassment of honest officers in 9 years: Minister

Strong, perceptible reforms introduced during Modi govt, says Jitendra Singh

1 min

Mayawati, HAM's Manjhi to stay away from Oppn conclave

Even as opposition parties’ efforts to stitch together a grand alliance to take on the BJP in 2024 Lok Sabha elections are on, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) has decided to chart its own course and project Mayawati as its Prime Ministerial candidate for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.

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HC steps in to ensure peaceful polling in Bengal rural elections

HOURS after the newly appointed state election commissioner announced that panchayat election will be held in one phase on July 8 across West Bengal, the mercury in Bengal politics started soaring as both the BJP and the Congress moved the Calcutta High Court with a slew of demands.

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Maha trouble brewing in BJP-Sena ties, CM's son offers to quit LS seat

Trouble is brewing the alliance between BJP and Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena over Kalyan-Dombivali Lok Sabha seat which is represented by Shrikant Shinde, son of the chief minister.

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Pawar gets death threat as Shinde orders probe, promises more security

Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde on Friday said his government has taken serious note of the death threat to Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar and he has given instructions for a probe.

1 min

Cong gets its saffron army in MP

Bajrang Sena's merger with Grand Old Party seen as a counter to VHP's youth wing

1 min

Health of kids hurt in knife attack improving: Macron

FRENCH President Emmanuel Macron on Friday said the health of the preschool children badly wounded in a mass knife attack by a Syrian refugee was “heading in the right direction,” as police questioned the attacker.

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Pak allocates Rs 1.8 trillion for defence in budget 2023-24

PAKISTAN on Friday hiked defence spending by 15.5% and allocated over Rs 1.8 trillion, as the government unveiled a Rs 14.4 trillion budget for 2023-24 as it battled to fend off a looming default due to shrinking foreign reserves.

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Nuke weapons in Belarus by next month: Putin

Russian prez during a meeting says work on building facilities for the nuclear arms will be completed by July 7-8

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'Explosion detected when Ukrainian dam collapsed'

NORWAY’S seismological institute said on Friday it had detected “an explosion” at the site and time a dam was breached in Ukraine.

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South Korea summons China's envoy over senseless comments

SOUTH Korea’s Foreign Ministry summoned China’s ambassador on Friday to protest comments he made accusing Seoul of tilting toward the US and away from China.

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'Default loss guarantee a boost for lenders'

THE guidelines released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Default Loss Guarantee will protect the banks from defaults and increase responsible lending in the fintech sector.

1 min

National cooperatives policy likely by July

Proposes National Cooperative Bank of India, dispute resolution tribunal, and National Board of Cooperatives

1 min

More trouble for Byju's as lenders say lawsuit is 'meritless'

THE group of ad-hoc term lenders say Byju’s lawsuit against them is simply an effort to avoid complying with its obligations, including making contractually required payments.

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Go First lenders appoint new RP

THE lenders of grounded carrier Go First on Friday discussed its revival plan and appointed Shailendra Ajmera, of consultancy firm EY, as the new resolution professional (RP).

1 min

MLS hope Messi will boost league popularity

AFTER two decades competing against Real Madrid, Manchester United and Brazil, Lionel Messi will be going against the NFL, Major League Baseball and the NBA.

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Is the IPL to be blamed for lack of preparation? It's complicated

JUST before play on Friday, Shardul Thakur and Ricky Ponting caught up for a brief amount of time.

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India fight, Aussies in front

Rahane, Thakur arrest slide but Australia take sizeable lead on Day 3 at The Oval

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