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Lesbian couple may live together, parents not to 'interfere': Andhra HC

Court further directed the parents of Lalitha not to interfere with the relationship of the couple, asserting that their daughter is a major and can make her own decisions

Lesbian couple may live together, parents not to 'interfere': Andhra HC
Updated On : 19 Dec 2024 | 12:27 PM IST

Parliament LIVE updates: BJP MP accuses Rahul Gandhi of pushing him amid MPs face-off in Parliament

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Parliament LIVE updates: BJP MP accuses Rahul Gandhi of pushing him amid MPs face-off in Parliament
Updated On : 19 Dec 2024 | 12:25 PM IST

FIR lodged against SP's Sambhal MP Ziaur Rehman Barq for power theft

The parliamentarian was booked under Section 135 of the Electricity Act, 2003, (theft of power or unauthorised use of electricity)

FIR lodged against SP's Sambhal MP Ziaur Rehman Barq for power theft
Updated On : 19 Dec 2024 | 12:24 PM IST

LIVE news: 5 terrorists killed in encounter with security forces in J-K's Kulgam

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LIVE news: 5 terrorists killed in encounter with security forces in J-K's Kulgam
Updated On : 19 Dec 2024 | 11:50 AM IST

UP man dials 112, 'threatens to kill' CM Yogi Adityanath; arrested

An FIR has been registered, and the accused is being interrogated. He will be produced before a court here later on Thursday, the police officer said

UP man dials 112, 'threatens to kill' CM Yogi Adityanath; arrested
Updated On : 19 Dec 2024 | 11:45 AM IST

SC classifies small bottles of coconut oil as edible; to be taxed at 5% GST

The court, however, clarified that if coconut oil is packaged in small bottles and labelled as hair oil, it should be classified as hair oil under the Central Excise Tariff Act, 1985

SC classifies small bottles of coconut oil as edible; to be taxed at 5% GST
Updated On : 19 Dec 2024 | 11:41 AM IST

Mumbai boat accident: What caused the collision that killed 13 people?

Mumbai ferry accident: An FIR was filed at the Colaba police station in south Mumbai under relevant sections of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) against the Navy speedboat driver

Mumbai boat accident: What caused the collision that killed 13 people?
Updated On : 19 Dec 2024 | 11:20 AM IST

Ambedkar row: Congress leads protests, demands Amit Shah's resignation

Congress launches nationwide protests, demanding Amit Shah's resignation over his controversial remarks on Ambedkar, sparking a political storm in Parliament

Ambedkar row: Congress leads protests, demands Amit Shah's resignation
Updated On : 19 Dec 2024 | 11:11 AM IST

Govt to table motion for JPC on 'One Nation, One Election' in LS today

The motion in the Lok Sabha aims to form a Joint Parliamentary Committee for reviewing Bills related to 'One Nation, One Election' today. The panel will comprise 21 MPs from the Lower House

Govt to table motion for JPC on 'One Nation, One Election' in LS today
Updated On : 19 Dec 2024 | 10:35 AM IST

Centre reimposes protected area permit in Manipur amid security concerns

It said the Centre has reimposed the Protected Area Permit in Manipur, Nagaland and Mizoram

Centre reimposes protected area permit in Manipur amid security concerns
Updated On : 19 Dec 2024 | 10:34 AM IST

Security forces bust camps of two banned militant organisations in Manipur

A hideout of the banned Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) at Makou Pourabi in Imphal East district was busted during which one air gun, one mobile handset and one bulletproof helmet were seized

Security forces bust camps of two banned militant organisations in Manipur
Updated On : 19 Dec 2024 | 10:29 AM IST

JPC on Waqf Ammendment Bill to continue to hear expert opinions today

The discussions are likely to focus on gathering insights and feedback from these experts as part of the ongoing process to review and amend the Waqf Act

JPC on Waqf Ammendment Bill to continue to hear expert opinions today
Updated On : 19 Dec 2024 | 10:23 AM IST

Inquiry will be done, action taken: Uday Samant on Mumbai boat accident

Indian Navy and Coast Guard are continuing search and rescue operations for missing persons

Inquiry will be done, action taken: Uday Samant on Mumbai boat accident
Updated On : 19 Dec 2024 | 10:11 AM IST

IMD issues orange alert for fog in Delhi, mercury dips to 7 degrees Celsius

Delhi cold wave: Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 7 degrees Celsius on Thursday morning; AQI was recorded at 448 on Thursday

IMD issues orange alert for fog in Delhi, mercury dips to 7 degrees Celsius
Updated On : 19 Dec 2024 | 10:11 AM IST

Delhi continues to breathe 'severe plus' air; no sign of improvement

The city is currently under Grap Stage-IV, which bans all construction work within city limits and prohibits the entry of unnecessary polluting trucks inside the capital

Delhi continues to breathe 'severe plus' air; no sign of improvement
Updated On : 19 Dec 2024 | 10:08 AM IST

MSRTC to add 3,500 new buses to its fleet in 2025, reduce wait time

Currently, the state-run transport body's fleet is facing a significant shortage as the number of its buses has come down to 14,000 from 18,000 before the COVID-19 pandemic in 2018

MSRTC to add 3,500 new buses to its fleet in 2025, reduce wait time
Updated On : 19 Dec 2024 | 9:53 AM IST

Delhi HC directs GNCTD to swiftly fill posts for Mental Health Authority

The court also instructed that once the Authority is constituted, it should promptly establish the Review Boards as per Sections 73 and 74 of the Mental Health Act

Delhi HC directs GNCTD to swiftly fill posts for Mental Health Authority
Updated On : 19 Dec 2024 | 9:49 AM IST

Goa Liberation Day 2024: Know history, significance, quotes and more

Goa Liberation Day is celebrated every year on 19th December when it officially became part of the Indian Union in 1961. Know more about the rich history and significance of the coastal region

Goa Liberation Day 2024: Know history, significance, quotes and more
Updated On : 19 Dec 2024 | 7:59 AM IST

Must understand history to make better decisions for future: J&K LG Sinha

To chart a better future, one must return to their roots for a clear vision and well-defined goals, LG Manoj Sinha added

Must understand history to make better decisions for future: J&K LG Sinha
Updated On : 19 Dec 2024 | 7:26 AM IST

Mumbai boat accident: PM announces Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia to kin of deceased

Thirteen persons died and several others were rescued after a Navy craft crashed into a ferry off the Mumbai coast on Wednesday,

Mumbai boat accident: PM announces Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia to kin of deceased
Updated On : 19 Dec 2024 | 7:10 AM IST