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Not in the name of Ambedkar

The raucous winter session was a disservice to his legacy, the illustrious track record of the Constitution and Parliament

Opposition must tell its story better, or tell a new one

This winter session of Parliament offered an opportunity to the Opposition to put the government on the mat in relation to bread-and-butter issues or national security questions. Instead, the Congress is trading charges with the BJP on individuals

India-Kuwait: Modernising the agenda for ancient ties

Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi's visit to Kuwait from December 21-22, coming 43 years after the last such visit by an Indian PM, marks a major milestone for ties and is set to reinvigorate the deep-rooted friendship between our two countries.

SC SAYS CENTRE MUST SET LABOUR STANDARDS, NOT EXPLOIT WORKERS

The Supreme Court on Friday strongly criticised the growing prevalence of precarious employment arrangements, both in the gig economy and within government institutions, calling for fairer and more secure labour practices.

Navy staff struggled to rein in runaway boat

The Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB) investigation into Wednesday's ferry accident near Gateway of India revealed that while a naval vessel collided with the passenger ferry Nilkamal due to engine malfunction, the ferry was also overloaded at the time of the incident.

CABINET APPROVES MSP AT ₹12,100 PER QUINTAL FOR COPRA

The Union Cabinet on Friday approved a minimum support price (MSP) for copra, or dried coconut kernel, of ₹12,100 per quintal (100 kg), applicable for 2025.

ONOP idea in focus at Tarkunde lecture

The 15th Justice V.M. Tarkunde Memorial Lecture was held in the Capital on Friday, commemorating the legacy of one of India's most respected jurists and civil rights activists.

IIM-B director, 7 others booked for caste bias

The Bengaluru police on Friday registered a first information report (FIR) against Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bangalore director Rishikesha T Krishanan, dean (faculty) Dinesh Kumar and six other faculty members over allegations of caste discrimination against a Dalit associate professor at the same institution.

Defence to figure in PM's Kuwait Visit

We have strongly registered a protest on this issue and taken it up with Bangladesh RANDHIR JAISWAL, MEA spokesperson

Gold, cash worth ₹52 cr found in car

THE SEIZURE COMES AMID ONGOING ACTION BY THE I-T TEAM IN THE CITY OVER THE LAST FEW DAYS

Defence to figure in PM's Kuwait Visit

Bolstering defence and security cooperation will be in focus when Prime Minister Narendra Modi travels to Kuwait on Saturday for the first visit by an Indian premier in more than four decades.

HC rejects plea challenging Dharavi revamp bid process

The Bombay high court on Friday dismissed a petition filed by SecLink Technologies Corporation, challenging the state government's decision to award the Dharavi Redevelopment Project to Adani Properties Ltd.

Shah, Scindia arrive in Agartala, set to attend key NE meeting today

Union home minister Amit Shah and minister for the development of north-eastern region (DoNER) Jyotiraditya Scindia on Friday arrived in Agartala for the 72nd plenary session of the North East Council (NEC), scheduled to commence on Saturday to deliberate on the development, growth and future road map of the North-East.

Defence to figure in PM's Kuwait Visit

We have strongly registered a protest on this issue and taken it up with Bangladesh RANDHIR JAISWAL, MEA spokesperson

Gold, cash worth ₹52 cr found in car

THE SEIZURE COMES AMID ONGOING ACTION BY THE I-T TEAM IN THE CITY OVER THE LAST FEW DAYS

Defence to figure in PM's Kuwait Visit

Bolstering defence and security cooperation will be in focus when Prime Minister Narendra Modi travels to Kuwait on Saturday for the first visit by an Indian premier in more than four decades.

HC rejects plea challenging Dharavi revamp bid process

The Bombay high court on Friday dismissed a petition filed by SecLink Technologies Corporation, challenging the state government's decision to award the Dharavi Redevelopment Project to Adani Properties Ltd.

Shah, Scindia arrive in Agartala, set to attend key NE meeting today

Union home minister Amit Shah and minister for the development of north-eastern region (DoNER) Jyotiraditya Scindia on Friday arrived in Agartala for the 72nd plenary session of the North East Council (NEC), scheduled to commence on Saturday to deliberate on the development, growth and future road map of the North-East.

HC grants K'taka MLC interim bail over 'derogatory' remarks in House

The Karnataka high court on Friday granted interim bail to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLC CT Ravi, who was arrested on charges of allegedly using an abusive word against minister for women and child development Laxmi Hebbalkar inside the legislative council.

Cong intensifies attack on BJP over Parl scuffle

The Congress on Friday hit out at the BJP over the alleged assault on Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge and the women MPs inside the Parliament complex, accusing the ruling party of \"undermining democracy\".

39-member JPC to examine ONOP bills formed

The Lok Sabha on Friday approved a 39-member joint parliamentary committee (JPC) to examine The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024 and the amendments to the Government of Union Territories Act, 1963, the twin bills that aim to usher in simultaneous state and national elections.

DALLEWAL'S LIVER, KIDNEY FUNCTIONS IMPACTED: REPORT

The kidney and liver functions of farmer leader Jagjeet Singh Dallewal, who has been on fast-unto-death since November 26, have been impacted, according to the medical report.

SC NOTICE TO TN ON INCLUSION OF BALAJI IN CABINET SOON AFTER BAIL

The Supreme Court said on Friday that the continuation of V Senthil Balaji as a cabinet minister in Tamil Nadu could influence a large number of victims in the cash-for-jobs case hearing pending against him, and sought the response of the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) on recalling the bail granted to him in September.

SSB played key role in securing borders and combating LWE: Shah

The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has played a pivotal role in securing India's borders with friendly nations such as Nepal and Bhutan, Union home minister Amit Shah said on Friday and lauded the central armed police force's contribution to combating Left-wing extremism (LWE) in Bihar and Jharkhand.

CENTRE APPOINTS SANDIP MISHRA AS NTA DIRECTOR

The Union government has appointed Sandip Kumar Mishra as the director of National Testing Agency (NTA).

Cong intensifies attack on BJP over Parl scuffle

The Congress on Friday hit out at the BJP over the alleged assault on Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge and the women MPs inside the Parliament complex, accusing the ruling party of \"undermining democracy\".

ASI surveys temple, 5 Hindu sites in Sambhal

A four-member team of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) on Friday carried out a survey at a temple and five other Hindu pilgrimage sites in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal town, which was rocked by violent protests last month during a court-ordered survey of a mosque that Hindu groups claim was built after demolishing a temple.

Zubair gets court relief in Narsinghanand case

The Allahabad high court on Friday stayed the arrest of Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair in connection with an FIR filed against him for allegedly promoting enmity among religious groups following a complaint by an associate of Yati Narsinghanand, a controversial figure known for making communally sensitive remarks.

35-year-old dragged by govt car for 30km, dies

A 35-year-old man died after being dragged for nearly 30km by a government vehicle after an accident in Bahraich district of Uttar Pradesh on Thursday evening, prompting the district authorities to recommend the suspension of the naib tehsildar who was in the car, officials said on Friday.

POLICE LOOK AT DIFFICULT PROBE AS BOTH DRIVERS DIE IN ACCIDENT

With the drivers of the truck and the tanker involved in an accident on the Ajmer-Jaipur highway early on Friday morning dead, and the vehicles charred down to their shells, the police have an uphill task in investigating the cause of the accident.