Hezbollah pagers explosion is a tactical gain for Israel, says analyst

HUNDREDS of paging devices used by members of Hezbollah -the Iran-backed Shia militant group exploded across Lebanon and parts of Syria in an attack that is said to have killed at least a dozen people, including a child, and wounded around 3,000 people.

DOCS' STIR PUTS BAND-AID ON A FESTERING WOUND

HE longest doctors' strike in India's post-independence history is into its sixth week.

THE ALARMING INCREASE IN GLOBAL DEBT

Most of the heavy borrowings by nations in recent years have not been put to productive use. This has made the world much more vulnerable to future shocks

Odisha to buy 1 cr tonne paddy during 2024-25

THE state government on Wednesday decided to procure one crore tonne paddy from farmers during kharif marketing season (KMS) 2024-25 with an enhanced minimum support price (MSP) of 3,100 per quintal.

Jani Master booked under POCSO act

CONTINUING the investigation into the rape charges against Tollywood choreographer Shaik Jani Basha, popularly known as Jani Master, the Narsingi police on Wednesday included relevant sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act in the case registered against him.

Setback to Jagan as former minister quits party

IN another jolt to the YSRC, former minister Balineni Srinivas Reddy on Wednesday resigned from the primary membership of the party.

Animal fat used to make Tirumala laddus during YSRC regime, says Naidu

IN sensational remarks that could have far-reaching implications, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu alleged that animal fat was used instead of pure ghee for preparing Prasadam offered at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple in Tirumala during the previous YSRC regime.

Tribals' long struggle for education in Andhra Pradesh village reaps result

A long-standing struggle for education in Gangavaram mandal's Tangellabanda tribal village has led to a positive outcome, thanks to the collaborative efforts of the villagers and non-government organisations.

Odisha govt suspends 5 policemen for assaulting Army officer, fiancee

IN a swift turn of events, the Odisha government on Wednesday suspended five police personnel for allegedly assaulting an Army officer and his fiancee in a police station of Bhubaneswar on September 14 night.

Chandrayaan IV mission model displayed for 1st time

THE model of Chandrayaan 4 mission, aiming to return Moon rocks and soil (regolith) to Earth, was displayed for the first time to the public at the Bengaluru Science Expo on Wednesday.

In a first in Kerala, mpox confirmed in 38-year-old from Malappuram

THE state has confirmed its first and India's second-case of monkeypox (mpox) this year in a 38-year-old man from Edavanna in Malappuram.

Lady don held for murder of Air India staffer

DELHI Police Crime Branch on Wednesday claimed to have arrested a jailed gangster's wife in connection with the murder of a crew member of Air India in Greater Noida, officials said.

Court summons Lalu Prasad, his two sons

IN the land-for-job scam case, Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court on Wednesday summoned former Union Minister and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Lalu Prasad along with his sons Tejashwi Yadav and Tej Pratap Yadav.

Concerned over review of special centres: JNUTA

THE Jawaharlal Nehru University Teachers' Association (JNUTA) has raised concern over the establishment of a seven-member committee by the vice chancellor to review the operations of the Special Centres.

Two drown in Yamuna during idol immersion

The bodies of duo, who are cousins, yet to be retrieved, search operation continues, say police

5 mobile snatchers held, 170 phones recovered

POLICE have arrested five men for allegedly stealing mobile phones in Delhi-NCR and then illegally selling them in other areas including in Nepal and Bangladesh, officials on Wednesday said.

Pro-Hindu outfit files PIL over BJP leader's remarks against Rahul Gandhi

A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Delhi High Court by the Hindu Sena (S), led by its president Surjit Yadav, accusing Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu of making derogatory statements against Congress MP and Leader of Opposition, Rahul Gandhi.

HC expands PMLA to foreign offences with cross-border ties

THE Delhi High Court has recently held that offences committed under foreign laws can be treated as predicate offences under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) if they have cross-border implications, specifically when proceeds of the crime have moved to India.

Traffic jams: DTC to train drivers to restart buses after breakdowns

IN response to the frequent traffic jams caused by bus breakdowns, the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) has launched a new training initiative for its drivers.

Over 900 dengue cases recorded till Sept 14 with 18% positivity rate: MCD

NEARLY 250 cases of dengue were recorded in the national capital in a week, amid a rise in the number of vector-borne diseases, according to the official data.

NSUI demands fair DUSU polls; Left claims many students yet to get I-card

A delegation of the Congressaffiliated National Students' Union of India (NSUI) submitted a formal memorandum to the chief election officer of the Delhi University on Wednesday demanding impartial Delhi University Student's Union (DUSU) polls.

Alerted owner about state of building: Locals

LOCALS of the Bapa Nagar claimed they had multiple times flagged the poor condition of the building which collapsed on Wednesday in central Delhi but the owner never paid heed to their requests.

Stuck near heart for 16 yrs, doctors remove bullet to save farmer's life

CITY doctors extracted a 2-cmlong bullet from the left lung of a 45-year-old farmer who was shot 16 years ago following a personal dispute at his hometown in Kanpur.

HC issues contempt notice to MCD, DCF for ignoring orders on trees

THE Delhi High Court has issued a contempt notice to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and the Deputy Conservator of Forests (DCF) of the North-West district for failing to act on long-standing judicial orders regarding the deconcretisation of trees.

Free services will stop if BJP forms govt: AAP

The saffron party calls allegation 'misleading', says L-G had clarified a few months ago that free services would continue

Mayoral polls stalled for 6 months may resume as Atishi set to be new CM

THE appointment of Atishi as the chief minister could unlock the long-delayed mayoral elections in the capital, which have been stalled for six months.

L-G proposes swearing-in of Atishi on Sept 21

A day after Arvind Kejriwal resigned as chief minister and Atishi staked claim to form a new government, L-G VK Saxena on Wednesday proposed September 21 as the date for the swearing-in of the CM-designate in a communication to President Droupadi Murmu.

Record 59% turnout in J&K Phase-I polls

VOTERS made a beeline outside polling stations in seven districts of Jammu and Kashmir that voted in the first phase of Assembly elections, the first in 10 years, on Wednesday.

CABINET STAMP ON 'ONE POLL'SCHEME

Implementation group to be formed to take it forward

Not much wriggle room on external debt for next Sri Lankan President

Sri Lanka's two presidential frontrunners have pledged to renegotiate the agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), increase social security and ease people's financial burdens, but experts say major deviations may not be feasible though it is possible to chip away at the edges.