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Oppn MPs head for sit-in protest at Jantar Mantar after solidarity lunch

The opposition MPs said they were all united in their fight against this government and will raise the people's issues and "how their rights were being taken away" by protesting on the streets

Entertain people again: CJI to Rajpal Yadav as SC hears cheque-bounce case

A Bench comprising CJI Surya Kant, and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana, was hearing Rajpal Yadav's plea in connection with cases arising from a financial dispute linked to his 2012 film

Delhi HC judge recuses self from hearing Gymkhana Club eviction case

Justice Prateek Jalan recused himself from hearing a challenge to the Centre's eviction proceedings against Delhi Gymkhana Club

Traffic curbs near Kashmere Gate as INDIA bloc holds protest over SIR row

The Delhi Traffic Police said traffic may be diverted or regulated on Boulevard Road, Ring Road, S P Marg and N S Marg during the protest

Bharat's traditions key to safety, welfare of society in world: RSS chief

Bhagwat urged people to uphold Bharat's traditions and contribute to society, saying everyone should devote time and effort to the welfare of the nation, people, environment and animals

Maharashtra gives Ola, Uber, Rapido 9 months to go fully electric

Under the plan, aggregators currently operating petrol-powered bike taxis in Maharashtra will get six months to comply with the EV mandate, reported The Indian Express

SC to examine plea to recall split verdict on CEC, EC appointment law

SC agreed to examine a plea seeking recall of its September 23 split verdict on whether challenges to the 2023 law governing CEC and EC appointments should go before a larger Constitution bench

23 Indians rescued after oil tanker attacked off Russia's Black Sea coast

The Black Sea is a critical global trade choke point facing severe disruption due to escalating attacks on commercial shipping and port infrastructure from the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict

INDIA bloc protest: Rahul, Priyanka booked as Opposition plans next move

Delhi Police booked Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi after Tuesday's protest, while INDIA bloc MPs are set to meet on Wednesday to discuss their next steps over the SIR row

Delhi High Court judge strength rises to 50 after new appointment

Acting Chief Justice Nitin Wasudeo Sambre administered the oath of office to Justice Singh, taking the strength of judges of the Delhi High Court to 50

Cloudy skies in Delhi today; rainfall to continue in parts of India

For the week through October 12, the IMD has forecast partly cloudy skies over Delhi, with no rain expected

Barapullah flyover merges into 2-lane stretch, traffic police seek redesign

The traffic police has asked the Delhi Public Works Department (PWD) to urgently modify the merger point, where the newly-opened phase-III flyover joins the existing Barapullah corridor

Datanomics: How India measures up on electoral integrity, public trust

In the Perceptions of Electoral Integrity Index, India lagged behind seven other top global economies , excluding China and Russia

Earthquake tremors shake Delhi-NCR, felt across several areas

Earthquake tremors shake Delhi-NCR, felt across several areas

FSSAI asks states to step up checks to curb food adulteration in festivals

With the onset of the upcoming Navratri and Diwali festivals, the demand for sweets, savouries, beverages, edible oil and milk & milk products and other food items rises, the regulator said

Francis Halzen wins Physics Nobel for high-energy neutrino discovery

The announcements of this year's prizes began Monday with the Nobel Prize in medicine being awarded to three scientists whose work led to a tool that uses light to help unravel how the brain works

Mospi proposes adding health, education to services production index

The proposed expansion will increase the Index of Services Production's coverage from about 60 per cent to 78.4 per cent of services gross value added

Banks cannot cut interest on court-ordered FDs arbitrarily: Delhi HC

Delhi High Court dismissed NatWest Markets' appeal over a ₹5.89 crore fixed deposit, ruling that any reduction in the interest rate must have a valid basis

HAL to set up new Shakti engine production line at Odisha facility

The ₹218-crore Koraput production line will manufacture up to 100 Shakti engines annually and cater to indigenous helicopters, including Dhruv and Prachand

Festive hiring grows 7% to 1.27 lakh jobs, led by quick commerce: Report

Quick commerce recorded the fastest festive hiring growth at 18 per cent, while Tier-III and emerging cities led geographic growth with a 15 per cent rise