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KERALA PROMOTES CONTROVERSIAL COP AJITHKUMAR TO RANK OF DGP

The Kerala cabinet on Wednesday approved the promotion of senior IPS officer MR Ajithkumar, who was recently embroiled in a political row over his \"controversial meetings\" with RSS leaders, to the rank of director general of police (DGP).

Oppn leaders mount attack over Shah's remarks in Parl

Members of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) on Wednesday set aside differences to come together and attack the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over Union home minister Amit Shah's comment referring to Dr BR Ambedkar, jamming Parliament and holding protests.

HC questions Zubair over sharing seer's controversial speech

The Allahabad high court on Wednesday, while hearing journalist Mohammed Zubair's plea against an FIR filed against him for sharing a video of a speech made by controversial seer Yati Narsinghanand, asked why the fact-checker made a post about the matter on social media instead of approaching police and registering a case, news agency LiveLaw reported.

SC issues rules to curb illegal constructions

The Supreme Court has issued nationwide guidelines to tackle the growing menace of unauthorised constructions, mandating stringent compliance with building regulations and directing that possession of buildings be handed over to owners or beneficiaries by a developer only after obtaining a valid completion or occupation certificate.

No talk of any change in INDIA bloc leadership

Jammu & Kashmir chief minister and INDIA bloc leader Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said that no talk of any leadership change has taken place in the opposition alliance.

HAL to start delivery of new Sukhoi-30s to IAF in April 2027

THE STATE-RUN HAL INKED A DEAL WORTH ₹13,500 CR WITH THE DEFENCE MINISTRY LAST WEEK TO DELIVER 12 FIGHTER JETS TO THE IAF

Tiger still moving towards Sitapur, suggest latest pugmarks

The tiger that was spotted in Rehmankheda on the outskirts of the state capital three days ago is still moving towards Sitapur, suggest the latest pugmarks.

LKO: 61ST SSB FOUNDATION DAY CELEBRATED

The 61st anniversary celebrations of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) were organised at its headquarters here on Wednesday.

Mentally ill woman raped in car in Varanasi, accused held

THE VICTIM WAS ADMITTED TO A MENTAL HOSPITAL AFTER THE UNFORTUNATE INCIDENT, AND A COMPLAINT WAS LODGED

All work in my dept can be probed by CBI if needed: Ashish Patel

Uttar Pradesh technical education minister and Apna Dal (Sonelal) leader Ashish Patel on Wednesday said the entire work done in his department can be probed by CBI, if needed.

UMAR KHALID GRANTED INTERIM BAIL TO ATTEND WEDDING, RELEASE SET FOR DEC 28

A Delhi court on Wednesday granted former JNU student leader Umar Khalid interim bail for a week to attend his cousin's wedding.

'We saw a boat circling us... then it struck ours'

Frantic survivors recounted a distressing account, detailing their struggle for survival after a ferry carrying over 100 passengers from the Gateway of India to Elephanta Island capsized at Butcher Island on Wednesday afternoon.

Biden govt relaxes rules for firms to hire foreign workers with H-1B visas

TECHNOLOGY COMPANIES DEPEND ON IT TO HIRE TENS OF THOUSANDS OF EMPLOYEES EACH YEAR FROM COUNTRIES LIKE INDIA AND CHINA.

13 dead, 110 rescued as navy boat rams into ferry off Mumbai coast

Thirteen people, including an officer from the Indian Navy and two contractual naval employees, were killed when a ferry carrying over 100 passengers from the Gateway of India to Elephanta Island capsized on Wednesday afternoon, at Butcher island, after a navy speedboat, which was carrying out engine trials, went out of control and dashed into it.

Panel meets to pick NHRC chief, Justice Joseph's name discussed

Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge and LoP in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi are believed to have suggested the name of former Supreme Court judge Justice KM Joseph as the next chairman of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), said people aware of discussions, as a high-level committee chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi met in New Delhi on Wednesday.

U'khand to implement UCC from January: CM

Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced on Wednesday that the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) will be implemented in the state from January 2025.

Police sharpen skills with training, tests

To ensure the safety and smooth management of Mahakumbh 2025, the Kumbh Mela Police are undergoing intensive training sessions and examinations aimed at equipping personnel with the skills required to handle the event's unique challenges.

FIRST TETHERED DRONE DEPLOYED

A tethered drone has been deployed in Mahakumbh Nagar to provide \"comprehensive aerial surveillance\", and ensure \"unmatched security\".

Like 2019, U.P. cabinet to meet at Mahakumbh

The Uttar Pradesh cabinet will hold a meeting in Prayagraj during the Mahakumbh-2025, as it did during the Kumbh Mela-19, and a large group of ministers led by chief minister Yogi Adityanath will take a dip at the Sangam.

Healthy flows the Ganga again as 'three Gangas' merged into one

If you've seen glimpses/clips of a sea of humanity descending into the waters at the Sangam at previous Magh Melas, Kumbhs and Mahakumbhs, this time you will have to think of another epithet to describe the multitudes that take a bath on the bathing days of Mahakumbh-2025.

Dy CM's speech sparks furore, SP MLA debarred

SP members created a ruckus over deputy CM Pathak's reply on working of health department and death of infants in Jhansi hospital fire during zero hour

Mahana reiterates will leave chair if any member lacks faith in him

Uttar Pradesh legislative assembly speaker Satish Mahana on Wednesday reiterated that he would quit his chair if any member of the house expressed lack of confidence in him.

BABASAHEB LIKE GOD FOR MARGINALISED SECTIONS: SP CHIEF

Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday said Dr BR Ambedkar is revered by the marginalised sections.

HC DEFERS GYANVAPI MOSQUE SURVEY PLEAS TILL FEB

The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday postponed the hearing of two petitions seeking additional surveys of the Gyanvapi Mosque premises by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to February 24, 2025.

Protester dies during stir: Uncle suspects murder, lodges FIR

A party worker from Gorakhpur who participated in the Congress's Vidhan Bhavan gherao died in Lucknow on Wednesday.

Cong workers take to streets, top leaders among many arrested

Hundreds of Congress workers, including top leaders, were arrested on Wednesday as the party staged a protest as part of its 'Vidhan Bhavan gherao' agitation on the issues of inflation, unemployment and \"poor law and order situation\" in the state.

Traffic gridlock leaves commuters in the lurch

Diversions due to the Congress protest and assembly session threw traffic out of gear for about three hours on the main roads in the heart of the city on Wednesday afternoon, leaving commuters, including schoolchildren, in the lurch.

Over 49,000 power consumers register under OTS

The One-Time Settlement (OTS) scheme is turning out to be a cash spinner for the Madhyanchal Vidyut Vitaran Nigam Limited (MVVNL), with 49,814 electricity consumers registering across all distribution offices within just three days.

NOD TO 2ND INSTALMENT FOR SOLAR PLANT AT HC BUILDING

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Accused acted friendly, gave us food: Mother

\"My son died due to the negligence of the Government Railway Police (GRP). Had GRP personnel been alert, the accused would have been caught earlier and my son would be in my lap,\" said Kanchan, whose five-year-old son was reportedly kidnapped, sexually assaulted and murdered at the Charbagh railway station here in the wee hours of Monday.