Israel hits Rafah despite US warning on arms transfers

Smoke rose from strikes on Gaza's crowded southern city of Rafah on Thursday after US President Joe Biden vowed to stop supplying artillery shells and other weapons to Israel if a full-scale offensive into the city goes ahead, AFP reported.

An economic imperative

Beyond holding immense environmental significance, wetlands, as diverse ecosystems, play a crucial economic role, contributing billions to local and national economies

Hindu population fell 7.8% between 1950-2015, Muslims up 43.15%: PM’s Panel

The share of the Hindu population decreased by 7.82 per cent between 1950 and 2015 in India, while that of Muslims increased by 43.15 per cent, suggesting that there is a conducive environment in the country to foster diversity, according to a recent working paper by the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM).

Muslims can’t claim rights in live-in relationship when having spouse, says HC

‘Islamic tenets do not permit live- in relationships during the subsisting marriage. The position may be different if the two persons are unmarried and the parties being major choose to lead their lives in a way of their own’

Four more detained in connection with kidnapping of woman in Karnataka

The Special Investigation Team formed to probe the alleged sexual abuse cases against Hassan JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna has detained four more people in connection with kidnapping a woman, sources in the SIT said on Thursday.

New dietary guidelines by ICMR discourage protein supplements

Guidelines suggest balanced diet, restricting sugar to 5% energy intake, and limiting cereals to 45% calories

India-Maldives ties based on mutual interests, reciprocal sensitivity: EAM

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday conveyed to his Maldivian counterpart Moosa Zameer that the development of India-Maldives ties is based on \"mutual interests\" and \"reciprocal sensitivity\".

Maharashtra’s onion belt in spotlight for the remaining LS poll phases

Onion growers affected due to Centre’s export policies; vow to reflect anger through voting

‘LS poll contest between vote for development and vote for jihad’

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said the 2024 election is Rahul Gandhi vs Narendra Modi and that it is a contest between vote for development and \"vote for jihad\".

Will end wealth drain from Indian families to crony corporates: Cong

Net household savings fell by Rs oL crore in three years, claims Ramesh

INDIA bloc leaders to meet EC over voter turnout

Leaders of the Opposition INDIA bloc are likely to meet the Election Commission on Friday over their demand to promptly release the absolute voter turnout figures in the ongoing Lok Sabha polls after each phase, sources said.

Cine stars Vyjayanthimala, Chiranjeevi, late justice M Fathima Beevi conferred Padma awards

Yesteryear actor Vyjayanthimala Bali, Telugu star Konidela Chiranjeevi, the first woman judge of the Supreme Court late M Fathima Beevi and \"Bombay Samachar\" owner Hormusji N Cama were among the eminent persons conferred Padma awards by President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday.

SC: No final permission for mining be granted by 4 states till further orders

The Aravallis have to be protected, the Supreme Court said on Thursday and directed Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan and Gujarat to not accord final permission for mining activities in the hill range until further orders.

HC asks DCW to reply to lawyers’ plea against short-term appointment, non-payment of salaries

Court issues notice to DCW and the Delhi govt asking them to file their replies within 3 weeks

AAP holds bike rally as part of Jail ka jawab vote se’ campaign

In a bid to galvanise public support and rally against what they perceive as injustice, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) organised a spirited bike rally on Thursday as part of their 'Jail ka Jawab, Vote Se' campaign.

Delhi voters to get free ride on bike taxis from booths to their homes

The Chief Electoral Officer of Delhi has tied up with a bike taxi company under which eligible voters will be provided a free ride from the polling booths to their homes on voting day.

2020 riots: Court grants bail to ex-AAP councillor Tahir Hussain

Court says his role in it was remote in nature’ and he has already spent over three years in custody

ED to file charge sheet against Arvind Kejriwal, K Kavitha, others

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is expected to soon file a fresh charge sheet in the Delhi excise policy-linked money laundering case and it may name Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, BRS leader K Kavitha and some others as accused, official sources said on Thursday.

Delhi HC orders NBCC to refund Rs 76 lakh with interest to homebuyer

The Delhi High Court has asked NBCC to refund over Rs 76 lakh along with interest to a homebuyer after it failed to deliver possession of his flat, bought in 2012, and also awarded compensation of Rs 5 lakh for causing \"extreme mental agony\".

Five robbers arrested, stolen cash recovered

The Delhi Police has arrested five robbers including the mastermind behind two high-profile robbery cases, the arrest culminated in the recovery of 1,30,00 cash.

4 nabbed in Noida teen’s murder case

Four persons including a woman have been arrested by Gautam Buddh Nagar police in connection with the murder of the 14-year old son of a Greater Noida based businessman who was kidnapped and murdered, said police officials on Thursday.

SC summons CPWD DG, DDA V-C on Delhi ridge tree felling

The Supreme Court on Thursday summoned the director general of the Central Public Works Department (CPWD) and DDA vice-chairperson on a contempt petition against government officials for felling of trees in Delhi's Ridge area in violation of its orders.

RML bribery racket: CBI arrests medical tools supplier nurse

The CBI has arrested two more persons, a medical equipment supplier and a nurse, in connection with an alleged bribery racket in Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital here, officials said on Thursday.

Establishing open prisons can be solution to decongest jails: SC

Semi-open or open prisons allow convicts to work outside the premise

Blaze in Sivakasi firecracker unit leaves 9 dead, 10 injured

A devastating fire broke out at a fireworks-manufacturing unit near Sengamalapatti in Sivakasi, resulting in the loss of nine lives, including five women, and injuring 10 others, according to a senior police official.

‘Campaigning not fundamental right’: ED in SC opposes interim bail to Arvind Kejriwal

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has told the Supreme Court that campaigning in elections is not recognised as a fundamental, constitutional, or even a legal right.

Canada has not shared any specific evidence or information yet: India

India on Thursday said Canada has informed it about the arrest of three Indian citizens in the case of killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar but it has not provided any \"specific\" evidence or information in the matter yet.

Cong, JJP approach Governor, escalate efforts to oust BJP govt

Demand BFP prove its majority as MLAS switch sides

AI Express crew end strike; airline agrees to reinstate 25 terminated staff

Strike began on Tuesday leading to over 170 flight cancellations widespread passenger disruption

Head, Abhishek Power Hyderabad To Commanding 10-Wicket Victory

The remorseless domination of Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma, who carved lightning fast fifties, helped Sunrisers Hyderabad mount the fastest chase of a 160-plus target en route their convincing 10-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL match here on Wednesday.