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12:39 PM

Delhi records minimum temp of 24.4 deg C; light rain likely

The minimum temperature in the national capital was recorded at 24.4 degrees Celsius, weather officials said. The weather department has forecast a generally cloudy sky with light rain or drizzle during the day. The maximum temperature is likely to settle around 34 degrees Celsius, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

12:08 PM

Kolkata doctor rape-murder: Solicitor general SC that Wikipedia is still showing name and photo of victim

The Supreme Court told Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing CBI, that it will pass order directing Wikipedia to remove name and photo of victim.

12:00 PM

India to conduct national census soon: Home Minister Amit Shah

India will conduct its much-delayed national census soon, Home Minister Amit Shah said on Tuesday, after a delay of about three years. The once-in-a-decade survey was due in 2021 but was delayed by the pandemic and technical and logistical hurdles.

11:50 AM

CM Arvind Kejriwal proposes Delhi minister Atishi as his successor, says AAP

Atishi to be new chief minister of Delhi, all AAP MLAs unanimously accept Arvind Kejriwal's proposal forwarding her name. 

11:42 AM

Atishi is next Delhi chief minister, says AAP

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal expected to resign later today.  Kejriwal is likely to meet Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena at 4.30 pm and tender his resignation. The decision was taken by AAP MLAs at a meeting at Kejriwal's residence. Kejriwal had announced his decision to resign from the post of chief minister on Sunday.

11:30 AM

Kolkata rape-murder case LIVE: Will not stop streaming of proceedings as it is in public interest, says SC

11:27 AM

Kolkata rape-murder: Have looked at CBI report, disclosing status will jeopardise investigation, says SC

The top court perused the status report of CBI on progress made so far in probe.

11:22 AM

Kolkata case LIVE news: Supreme Court commences hearing on plea related to rape-murder case of doctor

Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for West Bengal govt in SC, seeks stopping of live proceedings in Kolkata rape-murder case.

11:01 AM

Delhi CM Kejriwal wishes PM Modi on his birthday

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal extended birthday wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi who turned 74 on Tuesday. "Heartiest wishes to honourable Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji on his birthday. I wish you a long and healthy life," Kejriwal said in a post on X in Hindi.

10:52 AM

Buchs' answers raise more questions, 'facts' on their financial dealings not contradicted: Cong

The Congress on Tuesday said the "answers" being provided by SEBI chairperson Madhabi Buch and her husband raise even more questions and asserted that "the facts" that have been put out on their financial dealings have not been contradicted so far by anyone. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh also asked whether Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Prime Minister Narendra Modi were aware of these "facts" since 2022 at least and do they really think that these "facts are trivial" and do not, in any way, compromise the functioning of the capital markets regulator.

10:33 AM

Schools, colleges in Manipur to reopen from Tuesday

The Manipur government has said that schools and colleges, which have remained closed due to the prevailing law and order situation, will reopen on Tuesday and normal classes will resume. Schools and colleges were closed on September 7 after rocket attacks killed one person and injured several others. The institutions continued to remain closed as students hit the streets demanding the return of peace to the ethnic strife-torn state. They clashed with security forces, prompting the imposition of curfew in several districts.

10:14 AM

Home Minister Amit Shah greets people on Hyderabad Liberation Day

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday greeted the people of erstwhile Hyderabad region on the Hyderabad Liberation Day saying their fight will always be cited as a glorious manifestation of patriotism, where people led an uprising against the tyrant Nizam to be united with India. On September 17, 1948, the then Hyderabad state, which was under the rule of Nizam, was annexed into the Union of India following military action, initiated by the then Home Minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. "On #HyderabadLiberationDay, I extend my greetings to the people of the erstwhile Hyderabad region, comprising Telangana, Karnataka, and Marathwada.

9:46 AM

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's replacement to be announced at 12 noon today

The Aam Aadmi Party will announce the name of the leader who will replace Arvind Kejriwal as the Delhi chief minister at 12 pm on Tuesday after the legislative party meeting, the party said. CM Kejriwal had announced his decision to resign from the post of chief minister on Sunday. He had said that he will only sit on the CM's chair when people give him a "certificate of honesty".

9:39 AM

PM set new standards of sacrifice and dedication, says Amit Shah on Modi's birthday

Union Home Minister Amit Shah extended birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday and said he has brought positive changes in the lives of the people through his tireless work, perseverance and foresight, and has raised India's prestige in the world. "Heartiest birthday wishes to the popular Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji who has brought positive changes in the lives of the countrymen through his tireless hard work, perseverance and foresight and has given India a new honour in the world by increasing its pride. I pray to God for your healthy and long life," Shah wrote on 'X' in Hindi with the hashtag #HappyBdayModiji.

9:28 AM

India's financial prospects aren't fully explored globally: Former minister Smriti Irani

Observing that there is a lack of information about how much progress India has made, former Indian minister Smriti Irani on Monday said the financial prospects of the country have not been fully explored internationally. "I don't think the financial prospects of our country are fully explored internationally. India as an economy is looked upon from the myopia of the lens, let's say that gets discussed at Davos or that gets discussed at the (World) bank, but operationally, we create opportunities in so many layers that are not visible," Irani said in response to a question during her appearance at the Observer Research Foundation America.