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11 distts at very high risk of flood, drought: Study

NEW DELHI: Around 51 districts in India are at a \"very high\" risk of floods and another 118 are at \"high\" risk, whereas 91 districts are at a \"very high\" risk of drought and 188 are at \"high\" risk, according to a new study by the Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP), and the Indian Institutes of Technology at Guwahati and Mandi.

Immunity for public servants not to shield the corrupt: SC

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has outlined the scope of immunity granted to public servants, making it explicit that the requirement of prior sanction to prosecute them is \"not a shield for corrupt practices\" and that the immunity cannot be misused by public servants to camouflage illegal acts as duties performed under the colour of their office.

10 HOSPITALISED AFTER SUSPECTED GAS LEAK AT JAIPUR COACHING INSTITUTE: POLICE

Ten students of a coaching institute in Mahesh Nagar area of Jaipur in Rajasthan were hospitalized after they fainted due to a suspected gas leak from a drain on Sunday evening, police said.

Punjab DGP, MHA director meet Dallewal

Punjab director general of police Gaurav Yadav and Union ministry of home affairs (MHA) director Mayank Mishra met farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, whose fast-unto-death entered the 20th day on Sunday, and urged him to accept medical aid.

Grand welcome for CM in Nagpur

Maharashtra's new chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday received a grand welcome during his first visit to his home turf, Nagpur, after assuming office, signalling his emergence as the undisputed leader of the BJP in the state.

39 ministers, 3 parties: Mahayuti 2.0 is a mix of old and new faces

NAGPUR/MUMBAI: Ten days after chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and his deputies, Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, were sworn in on December 5 in Mumbai, 39 legislators from the three ruling parties took oath as ministers and ministers of state at Raj Bhavan in Nagpur on Sunday.

RISING TOXICITY IN OUR DAILY LIVES, AND ITS IMPACT ON EACH ASPECT

I was driving last week along a few tea gardens near Tinsukhia in Assam, when I was struck by something strange about the landscape—the tea gardens were gray-brown, and every bush and leaf was covered in dust.

PANIC IN IMPHAL AS HAND GRENADE AND THREAT LETTER SENT TO RESIDENCE OF A CONTRACTOR

A hand grenade along with a warning note was found at the residence of a Public Works Department (PWD) special contractor in Imphal East on Sunday morning, police said.

Party instability linked to political violence: Experts

ADITI MALIK HIGHLIGHTS HOW LEVELS OF PARTY INSTABILITY INFORM DECISIONS OF POLITICAL ELITES TO SUPPORT VIOLENCE

At 79%, China has most cases of dumping cheap products in India: Data

NEW DELHI: China topped a list of 20 countries with over 79% of total 43 dumping cases registered by India this year as the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) is conducting an investigation into alleged damage to the domestic chemicals, glass, metals, fibres and plastic sectors.

Collegium to meet HC judge amid row over controversial remarks

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court collegium is set to hear Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of the Allahabad high court explain his controversial remarks at a Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) event, as the top five judges of the apex court consider options ranging from counseling the judge to taking more decisive measures, including an in-house inquiry, based on the outcome of the deliberations.

Frustration stems from failures': Yogi hits out at Oppn

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday targeted the Congress and other opposition parties over several issues, including their \"exclusive ownership\" claims on the country's legacy, Ram Temple, and proposed no-confidence motion against Vice President and Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar.

Sambhal DM writes to ASI for carbon dating

Temple did not appear overnight: CM questions Opposition silence

MAYAWATI BACKS PLANS FOR ONOP; CRITICISES CONG, SP ON RESERVATIONS

Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati on Sunday backed the Centre's plans to table bills paving the way for simultaneous elections in the country as she urged other parties to support the initiative.

CONG SLAMS PM'S PARL SPEECH FOR INVOKING NEHRU

NEW DELHI: The Rajya Sabha will take up on Monday a two-day discussion on 75 years of the Constitution in the backdrop of a turbulent last week in the Upper House. Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman will initiate the debate while leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge is set to be the first speaker from the opposite side.

DO NOT BLAME EVMS FOR POLL LOSSES, OMAR TELLS CONGRESS

Jammu & Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah has dismissed INDIA bloc ally and opposition party Congress's objection to Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), saying the party cannot blame EVMs for their poll losses.

Raids against power theft, encroachments around Sambhal distt

The Sambhal district administration on Sunday continued its crackdown on encroachments and illegal power theft in the area.

Techie's wife and in-laws held for abetting suicide

All those who harassed my son should be punished...I will not immerse his ashes till we get justice PAWAN KUMAR, Atul Subhash's father

Lankan Pres begins first foreign tour with high-profile India Visit

NEW DELHI: Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Sunday held \"fruitful\" discussions with external affairs minister S Jaishankar and national security adviser Ajit Doval, shortly after kick-starting a three-day visit to India.

REVENUE OFFICER ABDUCTED LAST MONTH FOUND DEAD IN BAREILLY

BAREILLY: The decomposed body of a revenue officer, who was abducted last month, was found on Sunday near a drain in a village of Bareilly district in Uttar Pradesh, police said.

Juvenile participation in crime on rise: Police

The appeal of establishing one's own \"following\", a way to make a quick buck and \"inspiration\" from reel and real-life gangsters have led to a splurge in the number of heinous crimes being committed by minors over the recent past, police officers aware of the matter said.

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When a winter speciality from the villages invades the city

Tepid demand for urban infra fund

NEW DELHI: Despite the Centre's continued push for higher capital expenditure on infrastructure and emphasis on urban development, the Urban Infrastructure Development Fund (UIDF) introduced in the 2023-24 Budget for 459 tier-2 and 580 tier-3 cities has seen tepid demand.

FATHER, UNIONS DEMAND 'PROPER' PROBE IN DEATH OF 12-YEAR-OLD AT CHINMAYA SCHOOL

Nearly two weeks after a 12-year-old boy died, allegedly after a scuffle with his classmate, on the premises of Chinmaya Vidyalaya, the boy's parents and their supporters staged a protest at Jantar Mantar on Sunday, demanding action against school staff for negligence.

Rare avians enthral bird watchers at Sultanpur

NEW DELHI: Birders in Delhi-NCR made several rare sightings on Sunday, continuing a trend of vagrant species being spotted in the region.

BJP looks to jhuggis for support in '25 polls

NEW DELHI: The Delhi unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday interacted and took note of problems from dwellers in 1,194 slum clusters in east Delhi, as part of their slum outreach programme in the run-up to the Delhi Assembly elections.

BJP seeks special assembly session for CAG reports

NEW DELHI: The Delhi unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday demanded that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convene a special assembly session to table 14 pending Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) reports and discuss their findings.

Kejriwal set to take on sons of 2 former CMs

As the national capital heads for a high-octane assembly election, nothing exemplifies the contest more than the likely showdown in the city's highest profile seat - New Delhi - where former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal may face the sons of two former Delhi CMs.

CM demands list of refugees housed in Delhi, Union minister attacks AAP

...It is a conscious decision and policy of the BJP government (at the Centre) to settle these refugees in Delhi...BJP govt has settled them not just in Delhi but also in other parts of India. - Atishi, chief minister

Doc held hostage for 36 hrs, driven around Lko, Ayodhya & Basti

A homeopathy physician was held hostage for ransom for about 36 hours even as his kidnappers drove him around Ayodhya, Basti and Lucknow in his car, police said.