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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

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.

India stresses on peace with China in meet after thaw

India on Wednesday emphasised the need for a \"mutually acceptable framework\" for settling the boundary issue with China as talks between Special Representatives of the two sides focused on cross-border cooperation, such as resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, data sharing on trans-border rivers and border trade.

KHARGE, RAHUL SUGGEST NAME OF JUSTICE JOSEPH FOR NHRC CHIEF'S POST

Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge and LoP in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi suggested the name of former Supreme Court judge Justice K.M. 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.

'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.

Govt to move motion on JPC for simultaneous election bills

CENTRE SET TO PROPOSE THE NAMES OF 21 LAWMAKERS OF THE LOWER HOUSE PANEL MEMBERS

Coconut oil 'edible', to invite tax cut

For 15 years, the Supreme Court has wrestled with a slippery question: Is a small pack of coconut oil for cooking or for hair care?

SP MP MOVES HC AGAINST ARREST IN SAMBHAL CASE

Samajwadi Party MP from Sambhal Ziaur Rahman Barq has filed a writ petition in the Allahabad high court seeking a stay on his arrest in connection with an FIR lodged against him by police in connection with the violence in Sambhal.

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

MUMBAI: 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.

U'khand to implement UCC from January: CM

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

POLICE FILE CASE OF DEFAMATION, SPREADING FALSE NEWS

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court in Mohali on Wednesday convicted a former station house officer (SHO) in a 1992 case involving the abduction, illegal detention, and disappearance of Sukhdev Singh, a vice-principal, and his 80-year-old father-in-law, Sulakhan Singh, a freedom fighter from Bhakna in Tarn Taran district, Punjab.

Sikh hardliners submit memo to Takht

Backed by Dal Khalsa, Sikh hardliners on Wednesday gathered at Akal Takht to extend solidarity with former militant Narain Singh Chaura, who made an assassination bid on Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Sukhbir Singh Badal's life when he was performing duty of 'sewadar' outside the entrance of Golden Temple on December 4.

Barbs fly thick & fast as session off to fiery start

Stormy debate on 'corruption' sees both Opposition and ruling Congress MLAs levelling allegations against each other

POLICE FILE CASE OF DEFAMATION, SPREADING FALSE NEWS

Police have registered a case of defamation and spreading false news on Wednesday after a video surfaced online, showing Himachal Pradesh chief minister (CM) Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu allegedly asking his associates if they wish to eat \"Jungli Murga\" (Grey Junglefowl), a protected species, during a dinner in a remote area.

1992 disappearance case: Former SHO held guilty by CBI court

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court in Mohali on Wednesday convicted a former station house officer (SHO) in a 1992 case involving the abduction, illegal detention, and disappearance of Sukhdev Singh, a vice-principal, and his 80-year-old father-in-law, Sulakhan Singh, a freedom fighter from Bhakna in Tarn Taran district, Punjab.

Three minors among six die in Kathua house blaze

FORMER DSP, HIS DAUGHTER AND GRANDSON WERE AMONG THE DEAD, PROBE UNDERWAY, SAY OFFICIALS

Hry CM inaugurates projects worth ₹25 crore

Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini, while addressing the gathering at a Dhanyawad rally in the Kalka assembly constituency on Wednesday, inaugurated three major projects worth ₹25 crore, construction of 132 KV and 66 KV sub-stations in Nanakpur, bridge over the Khuhwala River in Nanakpur and bridge over the Berghati River in Nala Dakrog village.

Rajasthan tourist falls into river in Lahaul while taking selfie, dies

The body of a tourist who fell in a river in Himachal Pradesh's Lahaul and Spiti while clicking a selfie was retrieved on Wednesday, police said.

HIGH COURT DISMISSES MLA MAMMAN'S PETITION AGAINST SEPARATE TRIAL

The Punjab and Haryana high court has dismissed a plea from Congress MLA, Mamman Khan, an accused in 2023 Nuh violence, who had challenged a trial court order of separate proceedings against him.

Top court slams Punjab

THE BENCH PULLED UP THE STATE GOVERNMENT FOR RESISTING DEMANDS TO PAY HOME GUARDS ON PAR WITH POLICE PERSONNEL

CONG'S HRY, PUNJAB UNITS HOLD PROTESTS AGAINST CENTRE

CHANDIGARH:

No let-up in biting cold, Faridkot shivers at 0.9° C

MET: PATHANKOT RECORDED A LOW OF 2.6° C, FOLLOWED BY BATHINDA WHERE MIN TEMP WAS 3°C

HARYANA GOVT TRANSFERS 47 HCS OFFICERS

The Haryana government on Wednesday issued transfer and posting orders of 47 Haryana Civil Services (HCS) officers.

Consider retd judge Raina for probe officer's job: HC to Punjab

Role of senior officers in facilitation of gangster's interview to be probed

Solely blaming farm fires for Capital's pollution pangs not right

THE GOVT SHOULD SHIFT INDUSTRIES TO NEW MODERN HUBS WITH PROPER AIR, WATER POLLUTION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

Jagir appears before women's panel, seeks action against Dhami

Sentiments of Sikh community have been hurt by remarks of Dhami. It is for the first time that a SGPC chief appeared before a panel for making derogatory remarks BIBI JAGIR KAUR, former SGPC chief

CM holds roadshows in Amritsar, Jalandhar

Chief minister Bhagwant Mann campaigned for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidates in Amritsar and Jalandhar on Wednesday, holding roadshows and addressing public gatherings ahead of the municipal corporation elections.

Jagir appears before women's panel, seeks action against Dhami

Sentiments of Sikh community have been hurt by remarks of Dhami. It is for the first time that a SGPC chief appeared before a panel for making derogatory remarks BIBI JAGIR KAUR, former SGPC chief

India to continue denying visas to pro-Khalistanis despite criticism

TILL 2016, DELHI MAINTAINED A SIGNIFICANT BLACKLIST OF SEPARATISTS WHEN NAMES OF SOME WERE TAKEN OFF IT AMID INDIA'S OUTREACH EFFORT

CHARGESHEET FILED AGAINST TWO AIDES OF TERRORIST LANDA

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against two key aides of Canada-based terrorist Lakhbir Singh, alias Landa, of the banned Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) outfit in a Punjab terror conspiracy case.