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NEET Aspirant Dies by Suicide in Sikar; 23rd Death in Raj This Year

A 17-year-old student preparing for the National Entrance Eligibility Test (NEET) allegedly died by suicide in Sikar late on Sunday night, police said on Monday.

SC collegium breaks tradition, meets HC judgeship candidates

In a significant departure from tradition, the Supreme Court collegium on Sunday conducted interactions with candidates being considered for high court judgeship, according to people aware of the matter -- a move that marks an evolution in the judicial appointment process.

Modi distributes 71k letters at Rozgar Mela

SPEAKING AT THE ROZGAR MELA, PM MODI HAILED HIS GOVT FOR PROVIDING ONE MILLION JOBS IN LAST ONE AND HALF YEARS

Tanker driver on run since highway fire held

The driver of an LPG tanker involved in Friday's devastating explosion that killed 13 people appeared before police for questioning on Monday, confirming investigators' suspicions that he had survived the blast and fled to Uttar Pradesh and contradicting earlier assumptions that he had perished in the inferno.

3 shot dead in Haryana hotel parking lot due to 'gang rivalry': Cops

Three people were shot dead in the parking lot of a hotel near Panchkula early on Monday morning, officials said, adding that they suspected it to be a case of \"gang rivalry\".

Disinformation, fake news strong enough to disrupt society: Shah

Union home minister Amit Shah on Monday said disinformation, misinformation, mal-information, and fake news have such power that they are always ready to tear the social fabric with the use of the latest technology.

Meitei, Kuki recruits to serve together: CM

Nearly 2,000 police recruits from the Meitei, Kuki and other communities in Manipur will be posted together in the strife-torn state, chief minister N Biren Singh on Monday, after they passed out from an academy in Assam.

He gave Indian cinema a new voice

Shyam Benegal, one of India's greatest directors, died on Monday, leaving behind a body of work that will be remembered for its breadth of vision, compassion for the marginalized, intellectual acuity, and a deep humanity.

RLD REMOVES ALL NATIONAL, STATE SPOKESPERSONS

The Union minister Jayant Chaudhary-led Rashtriya Lok Dal has removed all its spokespersons, both at the national and the state level, party general secretary Trilok Tyagi said on Monday.

Former top court judge V Ramasubramanian appointed NHRC chief

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday appointed former Supreme Court judge justice (retd) V Ramasubramanian as the chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), an official statement said.

3 months after collegium nod, govt notifies 2 HC CJs

THE CENTRE ALSO APPROVED THE SC COLLEGIUM'S DECISION TO MAKE ADDITIONAL HC JUDGES PERMANENT IN KARNATAKA AND DELHI

PARL COMMITTEE ON ONOP TO MEET FOR FIRST TIME ON JANUARY 8

The first meeting of the 39-member joint parliamentary committee on simultaneous elections has been scheduled for January 8 during which representatives from the ministry of law and justice are expected to brief the lawmakers on the contours of the bills, people aware of the matter said on Monday.

HC cites 'motive to dupe UPSC' to deny Khedkar pre-arrest bail

The Delhi high court on Monday refused to grant anticipatory bail to former probationary Indian Administrative (IAS) officer Puja Khedkar, observing that her actions in faking her identity to fraudulently avail attempts in the public service examination were driven by the motive to dupe the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) as part of a larger conspiracy to manipulate the system.

CISF updates protocols for hoax calls

THE CISF SAID 680 HOAX CALLS WERE RECEIVED IN OCT ALONE, MUCH HIGHER THAN THE PREVIOUSLY REPORTED FIGURE OF 250 THREATS

STANDING PANEL REPORT FLAGS ISSUES IN DRONE MAPPING OF LAND

The parliamentary standing committee on rural development and panchayati raj department has raised concerns in the implementation of drone-based mapping of land parcels in rural areas.

No-detention' scrapping draws mixed responses

The Centre's decision to abolish the 'no-detention' policy for classes five and eight has drawn varied responses from school principals and parents in Delhi, where the Directorate of Education had already implemented similar changes for the 2024-25 academic session.

MODI, KHARGE PAY TRIBUTES TO EX-PM CHARAN SINGH

Leaders across party lines paid tributes to the fifth Prime Minister of India Chaudhary Charan Singh on his birth anniversary, which is observed as Kisan Diwas for his contribution to the welfare of farmers.

RAHUL MEETS KIN OF MAN WHO DIED IN POLICE CUSTODY

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Monday met the family of Somnath Suryavanshi, who allegedly died in police custody following violence in Parbhani district of Maharashtra last week.

Police summons actor Arjun over stampede

Hyderabad Police have issued fresh summons to Telugu actor Allu Arjun, asking him to appear for questioning on Tuesday in connection with a case filed against him over the death of a woman and critical injuries to her son during a stampede at a theatre in Telangana earlier this month.

3 pro-Khalistan militants killed in encounter: Cops

Three alleged pro-Khalistan militants were on Monday gunned down during an encounter with a joint force of the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) and Punjab Police in Sikh-dominated Pilibhit district in Uttar Pradesh, UP deputy general of police (DGP) Prashant Kumar said.

BJD moves EC alleging poll data 'discrepancies'

IN ITS LETTER TO EC, BJD ALLEGED MASSIVE CHANGES IN NUMBER OF VOTES POLLED AND COUNTED BY EVMS

'ILLEGAL': SANJAY SINGH QUESTIONS KEJRIWAL'S ARREST

The shortage of emergency and essential pharmaceutical drugs in Delhi government hospitals will soon end because the health department has paid off all pending dues to their suppliers, officials aware of the matter have said.

DON'T ALLOW ILLEGAL MIGRANTS FROM B'DESH, DOE TELLS SCHOOLS

The Directorate of Education (DoE), on Monday, issued a circular regarding document verification for admissions to DoE schools, saying that strict and transparent admission procedure must be ensured to prevent enrolment of \"illegal Bangladeshi migrants\".

'ILLEGAL': SANJAY SINGH QUESTIONS KEJRIWAL'S ARREST

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Monday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led central government of orchestrating the \"completely illegal and unauthorised\" arrest of party chief Arvind Kejriwal.

LG, Kejriwal spar over civic issues

The lieutenant governor (LG) VK Saxena and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal clashed on Monday over civic issues, with Saxena accusing the Delhi government of \"neglecting critical civic infrastructure\" and public services for a decade.

'All dues paid': Drugs shortage at city's govt hospitals to end soon

The shortage of emergency and essential pharmaceutical drugs in Delhi government hospitals will soon end because the health department has paid off all pending dues to their suppliers, officials aware of the matter have said.

High-tension wires: A dangerous spectre hangs over Delhi colonies

A steady hum fills the air on a 600m-long road that bisects Shaheen Bagh into two equal halves.

AAP begins registrations for schemes on women's allowance, elderly welfare

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Monday launched the registration drive for the \"Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana\", under which women will receive monthly aid of ₹2,100, and \"Sanjeevani Yojana\", which will provide free health care to senior citizens, with AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal and chief minister Atishi undertaking registrations at East Kidwai Nagar around noon.

Over 4,000 detained from DDA 'ghost town' in Narela

IN A JOINT ACTION, POLICE AND CAPF HELD 3,951 FROM THE HOUSING FOR ILLICIT ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS DRINKING IN OPEN, GAMBLING

Water crisis worsens as 5 plants reduce capacity

OF A DAILY SUPPLY CAPACITY OF OVER 1,000MGD, DELHI IS PRESENTLY FACING A SHORTAGE OF AROUND 90MGD, ACCORDING TO DJB