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Siddique Kappan walks out of UP jail on bail

‘Our children...they are proud’: Fournalist’s wife on his release

2 mins

ADANI ROW ROCKS PARLIAMENT: Want probe, day-to-day reporting of it: Oppn

Parliament was adjourned for the day on Thursday after the Opposition stalled proceedings in both Houses, demanding a JPC or a Supreme Court-monitored probe into the allegations of fraud and manipulation against billionaire Gautam Adani's companies that have triggered an unprecedented stock crash.

5 mins

Adani speaks for 1st time since turmoil

Embattled billionaire Gautam Adani on Thursday spoke publicly for the first time since his ports-to-energy conglomerate publicly battled a short seller's accusation of stock manipulation and accounting fraud, saying the abrupt move to withdraw a fully-subscribed share sale at his flagship firm was due to market volatility.

3 mins

546 technical snags during aircraft ops in 2022: Govt

OUT OF THEM, THE COUNTRY'S LARGEST AIRLINE INDIGO FACED 215

2 mins

Application for visa renewal can be submitted through dropbox, says US Embassy

People seeking renewal of US visa can now submit their applications through dropbox, the US Embassy has said while clarifying that such requests would not be entertained through email.

1 min

UK DEFENDS BBC INDEPENDENCE: 'Investing heavily in relationship with India'

The UK government has defended the BBC as a media outlet \"independent in its output\" in the wake of widespread Indian diaspora protests against the controversial documentary on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

1 min

'THE BRAKE OF THE BUS HAD FAILED': 3 injured as DTC bus rams into a subway crossing in W Delhi

NEW DELHI: Three people were injured when a DTC bus hit a car before ramming into a subway crossing in West Delhi's Naraina on Thursday, police said. A senior official said the Delhi Transport Corporation has ordered an inquiry into the accident. The driver, conductor and the marshal deployed on the bus suffered minor injuries.

1 min

HC directs govt, cops to form panel to inspect units emploving child labourers

The Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Police, government and MCD to form a committee in each district to inspect the premises where units employing child labourers are being run and file a report on the action taken.

1 min

348 mobile phones found in 2.5 months in Delhi jails

NEW DELHI: More than 340 mobile phones have been found in different jails in Delhi in the last two-and-a-half months, official data showed on Thursday.

1 min

Paid salaries, pensions till Dec; Jan payment to be cleared soon: MCD commissioner tells Delhi HC

THE COURT LISTED THE MATTER FOR FURTHER HEARING AFTER FOUR WEEKS

1 min

ED cases fake, are used to topple or form governments, says CM Arvind Kejriwal

Excise case: Court takes cognisance of ED’s supplementary ch’sheet

1 min

L-G takes stock of G-20 preparations

In a meeting to review preparations for the G-20 Summit and related events in the city, Delhi L-G VK Saxena was informed on Thursday that the work by different departments was being \"hampered\" due to unauthorised and illegal occupation of government land.

1 min

L-G misusing law to stop govt school teachers from visiting abroad: Dy CM

HOPE SC DECLARES GNCTD AMENDMENT ACT AS UNCONSTITUTIONAL: CM

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Transformation of govt schools is becoming a benchmark for nation'

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday said the AAP's foray into politics could be termed as \"successful\" since under its rule students from economically weaker backgrounds are getting better education than their counterparts in private schools. He was speaking after inaugurating Dr BR Ambedkar School of Specialised Excellence in west Delhi's Janakpuri.

1 min

L-G nod to participation of 8 specially-abled kids for World Scout Jamboree

Governor VK Saxena has approved the participation of eight specially abled children from Delhi government schools in the Indian contingent which will attend the World Scout Jamboree in South Korea from August 1-12.

1 min

VRS employees cannot claim parity with those who retired after achieving superannuation age: SC

Employees who voluntarily retire from services before the retirement date cannot claim parity with those who retired upon achieving the age of superannuation, the Supreme Court said on Thursday.

1 min

BUDGET FOR AGRICULTURE: Most of flagship schemes see a huge cut in funds

Going by the \"big digital push\" picture \"depicted\" in the Union Budget 2023-24 for the agriculture sector, it appears that the farm sector is still on a high-priority list of the government, which is led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. But, after analysing the fund allocations under the heads of different schemes of the Agriculture Ministry, it shows that the farm sector has been ignored as Budget allocations for most of the flagship schemes of the ministry have been drastically slashed.

2 mins

SC: Nobody taking action against hate speeches despite our orders

The top court observes that it will be left embarrassed again and again’ if it is asked to give further directions to curb such statements

2 mins

Cong demands SC-monitored probe or JPC into Adani Group

Adani Group stocks have taken a beating after Hindenburg Research made allegations in its report

2 mins

Conduct 'specific' study on Mussoorie.says NGT in view of Joshimath disaster

Holistic study of carrying capacity of eco-sensitive areas in Himalayan regions imperative for protection of the environment, says bench

1 min

Trinamool Congress asks govt to order CBI and ED investigation into Adani Group crisis

Amid the Congress and non-NDA like-minded parties demanding a Joint Parliament Committee (JPC) or a Supreme Court-monitored probe into the Adani Group crisis, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Thursday asked the government to order a CBI and ED investigation into the alleged improper financial manipulation case.

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MEGHALAYA ELECTIONS: BJP fields ex-militant leader Marak against CM Sangma

The BJP on Thursday announced Bernard N Marak, its state unit vice-president and a former militant leader, as its official candidate against Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma in South Tura constituency.

1 min

NF Railway undertakes track maintenance work

The Northeast Frontier Railway has undertaken major maintenance and improvement works to enhance safety in train operations.

1 min

Haryana's Budget session to begin from Feb 20: CM

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Thursday said that the state Budget session will begin on February 20. Like last year, this year too the sitting of the house will be in two parts.

1 min

Temporary cancellation of trains passing through ECR

Due to power and traffic block at Bardhaman station of East Railway train cancelled

1 min

Himachal CM prepares to end Adani Group- truck unions' 50-day deadlock

After two rounds of talks held on Wednesday, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu has invited the truck unions and representatives of the Adani Group for another meeting on Friday to end the impasse over freight charges hike.

1 min

Good governance, a hallmark of good government: Himachal CM

\"Good governance is a hallmark for a good government which opts working with good intentions to serve the people\", said Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, while chairing the first session of the MLA priority meeting, on the second day with MLAs of Kangra district here on Thursday.

1 min

Punjab CM vows to work tirelessly to ameliorate woes of weaker sections

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday vowed to work tirelessly for ameliorating the woes of weaker and underprivileged sections of society in consonance with teachings of Guru Ravidas.

1 min

SC rejects plea to bar candidates from contesting from more than one seat

The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a plea seeking to bar persons from contesting elections from more than one seat, saying it is ultimately the Parliament's will as to whether the political democracy in the country is furthered by granting a choice.

1 min

Himachal CM prepares to end Adani Group- truck unions' 50-day deadlock

After two rounds of talks held on Wednesday, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu has invited the truck unions and representatives of the Adani Group for another meeting on Friday to end the impasse over freight charges hike.

1 min

PM Modi undertook 21 trips abroad since 2019

Over Rs 22.76 crore spent on these visits: Muraleedharan

1 min

Inclusive, resilient growth focus of India's G-20 priorities: EAM

‘It is our endeavour that inputs generated from Voice of Global South Summil receive cognisance globally, including in G-20 deliberations’

1 min

UNION BUDGET 2023-24: The banking pivot

The Union Budget 2023-24 seeks to strengthen and leverage the banking sector to drive multi-sectoral growth of the Indian economy

4 mins

'Sab changa si?'

In the context of one of the most prominent sectors agriculture Budget 2023 is inclined towards private investment, startups and credit, rather than government spending

3 mins

AT LEAST 3 PEOPLE WERE KILLED IN LATEST ATTACK: Top EU officials visit Kyiv as Russia strikes civilian target

KU aid for Ukraine reportedly has reached 50 billion euros since the start of the ongoing war on February 24

2 mins

AMID CHINA FEAR: US to widen military presence in Philippines

The United States and the Philippines announced an expansion of America's military presence in the Southeast Asian country on Thursday, with U.S. forces granted access to four more military camps, effectively giving Washington new ground to ramp up deterrence against China.

1 min

Biden's economic aide leaving WH

President Joe Biden's top economic adviser, Brian Deese, is leaving his post. Biden said Thursday in a statement that Deese would step down as director of the White House National Economic Council.

1 min

N Korea warns of overwhelming nuclear force to counter America

North Korea said on Thursday it's prepared to counter US military moves with the most overwhelming nuclear force\" as it warned that the expansion of the United States' military exercises with rival South Korea is pushing tensions to an \"extreme red line.\"

1 min

Bank of Eng hikes rates by half-point to tame inflation

The Bank of England raised interest rates by half a percentage point Thursday as it sought to tame double-digit inflation that is fuelling a cost-of-living crisis, public-sector strikes and fears of recession.

1 min

39 hydro projects under implementation; 9 stalled: Power Min

As many as 39 hydro projects totalling 14,623.5 MW capacity are under implementation in the country while nine out of these are stalled, Parliament was informed on Thursday. In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Power Minister RK Singh said steps are being taken by developers/government for revival of the stalled projects.

1 min

B'desh wants revision of power purchase agreement with Adani

‘High coal price’ at fharkhand emerged as the key factor for dispute

1 min

Govt to sell some stake in Hindustan Zinc this fiscal: DIPAM Secy

The government is likely to sell a part of its residual stake in Hindustan Zinc Ltd by next month to help it achieve the revised sell-off target of Rs 50,000 crore for the current fiscal, DIPAM Secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey said on Thursday.

1 min

Windfall tax to collections continue for now; at Rs 25K cr this fiscal

The levy is reviewed every fortnight and rates are moderated based on global oil prices

2 mins

Meeting of TRAI with telcos on February 17

To discuss call drops, service quality

1 min

FCI sells 8.88L tonne wheat on 1st day of e-auction in 22 states

State-owned Food Corporation of India (FCI) has sold 8.88 lakh tonne of wheat to bulk consumers like flour millers on the first day of e-auction conducted in 22 states, the food ministry said on Thursday. FCI commenced e-auction of wheat on February 1 under Open Market Sale Scheme (OMSS) for bulk users in order to improve domestic availability and check wheat prices. On the first day, it offered for sale about 22 lakh tonne of wheat against the earmarked 25 lakh tonne under OMSS.

1 min

HDFC Q3 net grows 15% to Rs 7,078 ci

Largest pure-play mortgage lender HDFC reported a 14.74 per cent rise in its December quarter consolidated net profit at Rs 7,077.91 crore, with growth being restricted by rate hikes.

1 min

'FMCG consumption continues to drop with -ve volume growth in Q3'

FMCG industry grows 7.6% in terms of value but its volume growth was 0.3%

2 mins

Duty hike on cigarette by 16% to have a nominal impact on prices, say experts

Following the announcement in the Budget 2023-24, excise duty on filter cigarettes of length more than 70 mm but not exceeding 75 mm will go up to Rs 630 per 1,000 sticks from Rs 545 per 1,000 sticks

2 mins

Rupee falls 40 paise against US dollar

The rupee fell 40 paise to close below the 82 per US dollar mark on Thursday, weighed down by foreign fund outflows and corporate dollar demand.

1 min

Equities end on mixed note

Equity markets witnessed mixed trends on Thursday, with the Sensex climbing over 224 points, while the NSE Nifty dipped almost 6 points in a see-saw session.

1 min

'Govt wants to eventually exemption-free move to regime with lower taxes'

Revenue Secretary says the govt does not have any specific timeline to make new I-T regime mandatory for taxpayers

2 mins

Davis Cup: India make smart selection choices

India does not have even one player inside the top-300 while world no. 9 Rune will make the hosts firm favourites to stay in World Group I

2 mins

Jonny Bairstow's recovery from freak injury on 'right track'

Bairstow had broken his leg and dislocated his ankle when he slipped on a golf course in September last year

2 mins

Tryon smashes Indian bowlers as South Africa win Tri-Series final by 5 wickets

A poor batting performance cost Indian team dear as it suffered defeat in yet another summit clash, losing a low-scoring women's Tri-series final to hosts South Africa by five wickets here on Thursday.

2 mins

Nayanthara reveals she faced casting couch

The actor recently welcomed twins via surrogacy with Vignesh Shivan

1 min

Shahid Decodes What Pathaan's Success Means For Bollywood

Kapoor is looking forward to his big streaming debut, the comic-thriller series 'Farzi'

1 min

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