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No Mosque or graveyard in Mehrauli Archaeological Park to be removed: DDA tells HC
New Delhi: The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) told the Delhi High Court on Friday it is not demolishing any mosque or graveyard in and around the Mehrauli Archaeological Park. The DDA’s counsel made…
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Delhi: Shelly Oberoi is AAP’s mayor candidate, Aaley Mohammad Iqbal is deputy
New Delhi: The Aam Aadmi Party on Friday finalised six names as its candidates for various MCD posts, including that of mayor and deputy mayor, with Shelly Oberoi emerging as the choice for…
- India
Sonia’s remark on ‘Judiciary’ draws Chairman’s ire in Rajya Sabha
New Delhi: Former AICC president Sonia Gandhi’s speech on “conflict with Judiciary” has drawn the ire of Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar. Quoting her speech, the Chairman on Friday said in the…
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IMA advises citizens to avoid public gatherings, international travel amid fresh COVID-19 scare
New Delhi: The Indian Medical Association on Thursday advised citizens to avoid public gatherings such as marriages, political or social meetings as well as international travel amid a rise in Covid cases…
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Insurers settled over 2.25 lakh death claims on account of COVID-19: Irdai report
New Delhi: Over 2.25 lakh death claims due to the Covid-19 pandemic were settled by insurance companies up to March 2022, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) said in…
- Delhi
Delhi’s new COVID-19 case double to 10, one death reported
New Delhi: Delhi on Thursday reported 10 fresh COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, against five the previous day, while there was one more death, as per the government health bulletin.…
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CAG audit highlights inefficiencies in DRDO’s planning process
New Delhi: A CAG report has brought out “inefficiencies” in the planning process by the DRDO as well as raising issues of inadequate monitoring of the “mission mode” projects by it. Mission…
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Over 6 in 10 Indian job seekers depressed over layoffs, not giving 100% in current jobs
Bengaluru: About 65 per cent of jobseekers (more than 6 in 10) in India feel that the ongoing layoffs may hinder their willingness to go the extra mile in their jobs, a…
- World
Twelve Indian fishermen arrested for poaching by Sri Lanka Navy
Colombo: The Sri Lanka Navy has arrested 12 Indian fishermen and seized their trawlers for allegedly poaching in the country’s territorial waters. The fishermen were arrested off the coast of Vettilaikerni in northern…
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Rajasthan professor arrested for demanding sexual favours from student, failing her
Kota: A professor of the Rajasthan Technical University here was arrested for allegedly demanding sexual favours from a student and failing her in his subject when rebuffed, police said on Thursday. According to…
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Representations on lack of transparency, objectivity in collegium system received: Rijiju in RS
New Delhi: The government has been receiving representations from “diverse sources” on lack of transparency, objectivity and social diversity in the collegium system of appointment of Supreme Court and high court judges with…
- India
Karnataka govt supports in SC trial of man in marital rape case
New Delhi: The Karnataka government has supported in the Supreme Court the trial of a man in a marital rape case saying the state high court has considered all related questions of…
- India
Under fire, Piyush Goyal forced to withdraw ‘Inka bas chale, toh desh Bihar hi bana de’ remark
New Delhi: After the Opposition members from Bihar protested against his “objectionable” remark on their state, Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha Piyush Goyal on Thursday was forced to withdraw his…
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Ex-Tihar jail DG Sandeep Goel suspended in conman Sukesh case
New Delhi: Former Tihar Jail Director General Sandeep Goel has been placed under suspension in connection with conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar matter. An inquiry had been initiated by the Central government into the…
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Karnataka seer’s deadline on reservation ends today
Belagavi: The Karnataka Police were on alert as the deadline given by Lingayat seer Basava Jayamrutynjaya Swamiji to the ruling BJP government to declare reservation was ending on Thursday. Taking no chances,…
