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June 02, 2023

NCERT drops chapters on periodic table and challenges to democracy from Class X books

Contribution of agriculture to the national economy and sustainable management of natural resources are also among those dropped from Class X textbooks

2 mins

16 parties confirm participation in Opposition meet on June 12

In a major shot in the arm for Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who has been spearheading to unite Opposition, 16 parties have confirmed their participation in the first meeting, which is scheduled to be held in Patna on June 12.

1 min

Khap delegation will meet President to seek justice for wrestlers, says Rakesh Tikait

Sports Minister Thakur says Centre handling issue of protesting wrestlers sensitively

2 mins

Judicial Probe, Peace Panel To Resolve Manipur Violence, Says Amit Shah

Visits relief camps, meets both Kuki & Meitei civil groups, discusses peace process

4 mins

Making our partnership super HIT: Modi after meeting Nepal PM

2 countries sign 7 agreements to boost cooperation, including in trade & energy

3 mins

Kejriwal meets Stalin; TN CM says DMK will strongly oppose ordinance

Stalin accused the Centre of creating a crisis in the non-BJP ruled states

1 min

India, China hold in-person diplomatic talks, agree to continue discussions

EASTERN LADAKH ROW

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GST mop-up crosses Rs 1.5L cr for third month in a row, up 12% in May

GST collections crossed Rs 1.50 lakh crore for the third month in a row, recording a 12 per cent increase in May at over Rs 1.57 lakh crore, according to the official data released on Thursday.

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Sisodia claims manhandling in court premises, judge directs officials to preserve CCTV footage

A Delhi court on Thursday directed officials to preserve the May 23 CCTV footage of the court premises after AAP leader Manish Sisodia alleged he was manhandled by security personnel that day during his production in a case related to the alleged excise policy scam.

1 min

June starts on a cooler note in Capital

June started on a cooler note in Delhi with overcast skies and the after-effect of rains over the last few days.

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HC refuses to stay investigation against Ashneer Grover & wife

The Delhi High Court on Thursday refused to stay at this stage an investigation against BharatPe co-founder Ashneer Grover and his wife Madhuri Jain Grover in a case of an alleged Rs 81 crore fraud based on a complaint by the fintech unicorn.

2 mins

DJB V-C launches 'Contamination Free Drive' in Hauz Khas

‘Drive will run in every assembly constituency’

1 min

DUSIB engineer held for taking bribe for house construction

The Anti-Corruption Branch has arrested a 57-year-old assistant engineer posted with the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board, or DUSIB, for allegedly demanding Rs 2 lakh in bribe from a man to allow him to continue construction activity at a plot, officials said on Thursday.

1 min

'Poonawala used to beat & then apologise to Walkar'

Aaftab Amin Poonawala used to beat Shraddha Walkar and then apologise, persuading her to forgive the assaults, her brother testified Thursday in a Delhi court which commenced recording the testimonies of witnesses in the sensational murder trial.

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Why was excise policy withdrawn if it was so good? asks Delhi HC

‘GET A DEFINITIVE REPLY FOR THIS’

2 mins

L-G nod to appointment of prosecutors in POCSO cases

AAP govt to approach SC against ‘illegal’ order

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Delhi govt directs all top officials for strict compliance

CENTRE’S ORDINANCE ON SERVICES

1 min

Govt begins 15-day assessment drive to bring Mohalla buses on city roads

TO CONTINUE TILL JUNE 15

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'LMV licence applicants using autorickshaws instead of cars for test on automated tracks'

The Delhi Transport Department has flagged that many applicants of light motor vehicle (LMV) driving licence were turning up for tests at automated tracks with autorickshaws instead of cars, posing road traffic threat in the national capital, officials said on Wednesday.

1 min

Over 2 lakh migrants get ration every month through ONORC: Min

Over two lakh migrants in the city are getting ration every month through ration card portability under the one nation one ration card (ONORC) scheme, Delhi’s Food and Civil Supplies minister Imran Hussain said on Thursday.

1 min

ISRO weighing options for another Mars mission, says senior space scientist

Regarding Chandrayaan-3, he said the lunar spacecraft had already reached the launch port

1 min

Law Commission says law on sedition should be retained

The Law Commission has said it is of the considered view that Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code dealing with sedition needs to be retained, though certain amendments could be introduced to bring about greater clarity regarding usage of the provision.

2 mins

Himachal Pradesh seeks to promote eco-tourism ₹500 cr from Centre in Lahaul and Spiti

First it was Rs 32,000 crore Rohtang Tunnel opening the gates to tourism in Lahaul-Spiti and next comes Kiratpur-Manali four lane project—a landmark of the sorts, Himachal Pradesh is visualising a major boost to tourism in the tribal belt.

1 min

Jaishankar holds talks with counterparts from Russia, South Africa & Saudi Arabia

BRICS FOREIGN MINISTERS’ MEETING

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'Citizens have right to keep or change their names'

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that citizens have the right to keep or change their names according to personal preferences, and this comes within the ambit of the Constitution.

1 min

Congress welcomes Shah's peace measures for Manipur but questions delay in announcement

The party has claimed that the BJP's ‘divisive politics’ was responsible for the crisis in Manipur

1 min

Coach of halted train catches fire in Kerala; one person in police custody

A coach of an express train which halted at the Kannur railway station in Kerala caught fire in the small hours of Thursday and one person is reportedly in police custody in connection with the incident.

1 min

After SYL, Punjab & Haryana at loggerheads on PU issue as well

AFFILIATION OF HARYANA COLLEGES WITH PANJAB UNIVERSITY ‘

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Modi has problem when Congress gives benefits to poor, says Kharge

Taking a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday said that PM provides benefits to industrialists, but when Congress tries to ‘utilize’ the resources for the welfare of the poor, he makes fun of it.

1 min

Pak intruder shot dead by BSF along IB in J&K's Samba

A suspected Pakistani intruder was shot dead by BSF troops along the International Border (IB) in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba district in the early hours of Thursday, officials said.

1 min

Act Hard Against Food Adulteration: Mandaviya To FSSAI

Stressing that here would be ‘zero tolerance’ for food adulteration in the country, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday said that the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has formed a team in coordination with the state authorities to crackdown on those who indulge in such malpractices.

1 min

K'taka: Indian Air Force's trainer aircraft crashes, pilots eject safely

A Kiran trainer aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed in an open field at a village in the district on Thursday but the two pilots made it out safely after ejecting from the plane before the crash.

1 min

India will not fence habitats of cheetah, says govt panel chief

Experts from SA and Namibia, who are helping reintroduce cheetahs in India, have recommended fencing habitats to prevent poaching, habitat fragmentation and minimise human-animal conflict

3 mins

GRE test's duration to be reduced by half from Sept

Test takers to get official scores within 10 days

2 mins

European summit in Moldova tackles war in Ukraine, regional conflicts

ZELENSKYY WAS THE 1ST LEADER TO ARRIVE

1 min

NATO presses Turkiye to approve Sweden's membership in Oslo

Ankara’s government accuses Sweden of being too lenient on terrorist organizations & security threats, including militant Kurdish groups and people associated with a 2016 coup attempt

2 mins

China criticises US plan for trade deal with Taiwan

The Chinese foreign ministry accused Washington of violating agreements on the status of Taiwan, which split with the mainland in 1949 after a civil war

1 min

AI Express, AirAsia India recruit over 800 cabin crew members in one year

Air India Express has also added over 280 pilots during the one year from June 2022

1 min

Commercial LPG price cut by ₹83.5, ATF by 7%

Price of commercial LPG, which is used by business establishments like hotels and restaurants, on Thursday was cut by Rs 83.5 per 19-kg cylinder — the third straight monthly reduction, while rates of aviation turbine fuel (ATF) were slashed by 7 per cent on softening international oil prices.

1 min

India's power consumption rises 1.04% to 136.56 BU in May

Power consumption rose marginally by 1.04 per cent to 136.56 billion units in May this year as widespread rains have kept summer temperature under check so far and people used fewer cooling appliances compared to last year.

1 min

Fuel sales soar in May

In the first half of March, petrol sales had fallen 1.4 per cent and diesel 10.2 per cent year-on-year

2 mins

Centre buys 262 lakh tonne wheat so far this year from farmers at MSP

The Centre has purchased 262 lakh tonnes of wheat so far this year at minimum support price (MSP) and paid about Rs 47,000 crore to farmers.

1 min

TCS, Reliance & Jio Top Best Indian Brands In 2023

‘The top three brands alone account for a staggering 46% of the total value of the top ten brands’

2 mins

PV wholesales on growth track riding on demand for SUVS

MSI reported a 15% rise in total domestic passenger vehicle sales at 1,43,708 units as compared with 1,24,474 units in same month last year

3 mins

NMDC records highest ever May month production and sales

NMDC registered an upswing of 16% in production & 37% in sales over CPLY, making a strong start to FY24

1 min

Man United great Neville in fear of Manchester City ahead of FA Cup final

As a part of Manchester United’s treblewinning team of 1999, Gary Neville admits he is in fear ahead of Saturday’s FA Cup final.

2 mins

India's Kiran George moves to quarters, Ashmita bows out

Thailand Open: It is the first time that Kiran has reached the quarter-final at a BWF World Tour Super 500 event

1 min

Rybakina beats Czech teen to reach 3rd round at French Open

TO NEXT FACE SARA SORRIBES TORMO OF SPAIN

1 min

PSG coach confirms Messi's departure from French League club

Although PSG won its 11th French League title this year, it again exited Europe’s top tournament in the round of 16

2 mins

Sevilla end unusually poor season celebrating yet another title

EUROPA LEAGUE

1 min

Shahid Kapoor Denies Working Just For Money

Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor is one of the most bankable stars of today and is currently making waves on the OTT screen.

1 min

I have imposter syndrome: Gal Gadot

She shared that every time she acts, she worries that no one will like what she is doing

1 min

"To see Vicky Kaushal as Sam Bahadur on the set was surreal"

Bollywood actor Sanya Malhotra will soon be seen in the upcoming film ‘Sam Bahadur’

1 min

Naseeruddin Mocks 'Immature' Bollywood Stars For Having Entourages

He said that he finds behaviour like this ‘immature’

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