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Protests against CEC, SIR will continue despite interventions: Prakash Raj

Speaking at a protest in Thiruvananthapuram, the actor-activist said young people would continue to protest peacefully against CEC Gyanesh Kumar and the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls

Delhi to see clear skies today as heavy rain threatens parts of South India

Delhi is likely to see clear skies today as mercury is expected to rise to 33°C after recent showers, while heavy to very heavy rain is likely in parts of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu

Neha Bora released, Dipke to be produced before SEM court: Delhi Police

Both were taken into preventive custody ahead of the 'Lehra Do Tiranga' protest march at Connaught Place on Friday; police initiated action against Dipke under BNSS provisions before arresting him

FM Sitharaman, JBIC governor discuss clean energy and critical minerals

India and Japan explore deeper cooperation in semiconductors, electric mobility and data centres, including through the $600 million India-Japan Fund

Hosting foreign dignitaries outside Delhi not a new practice, says MEA

The ministry said hosting foreign dignitaries in different Indian cities has been a longstanding practice, rejecting Congress claims that the US had 'summoned' Jaishankar to Mumbai

Centre amends rules, permits deployment of private teachers for Census duty

Census Rules amended after high courts stayed orders requisitioning teachers from aided and unaided private schools for the exercise

India yet to integrate environment with development planning: Nitin Desai

TERI's Nitin Desai says environmental concerns have limited influence over development policies, while experts flag climate finance challenges and weakening global cooperation.

Some parts of India facing overlap of floods and droughts: IIT study

IIT Roorkee researchers find a growing concentration of districts vulnerable to both floods and droughts, with multi-hazard hotspots emerging across northern and eastern India

In-kind welfare transfers helped 220 mn in 2022-23; Bengal top beneficiary

An NSO study finds that in-kind welfare transfers helped 15.8 per cent of Indians move into higher consumption classes, with West Bengal recording the highest share among major states

Supreme Court to examine if court fees without upper limit amount to tax

The Supreme Court will examine whether uncapped ad valorem court fees amount to taxation while hearing a plea challenging Kerala's 2025 court fee hikes and the absence of a ceiling

India is shaping how OpenAI builds products, says CTO Vijaye Raji

Applications chief Vijaye Raji says the company is building Hindi voices and courting Indian developers and enterprises

SC seeks Centre's response to plea for curbs on children's social media use

The Supreme Court has sought the Centre's response to a plea seeking age-based social media restrictions and safeguards to protect children from online exploitation and harmful content

Abhijeet Dipke, Neha Bora detained on way to 'Lehra Do Tiranga' protest

While Dipke was picked up from his home in Jhandewalan, Bora was detained in Mandi House, both in Central Delhi

Don't bulldoze delimitation Bill again, call all-party meet: Kharge to Modi

In a letter to the prime minister, the Congress chief said both Houses remain unprorogued 64 days after the Monsoon Session was adjourned sine die on August 13

Delhi SIR: Reverification begins for 4.7 mn voters dropped from draft rolls

CEO Ashok Kumar said around 25 lakh of 33.12 lakh cases involving notices for non-mapping or logical discrepancies have been resolved, ahead of the final electoral rolls due on December 4

FSSAI issues notice to Radisson Blu Delhi operator over hygiene lapses

According to the FSSAI, poor maintenance of premises and equipment was observed, including rusted machinery, freezer leakage, and deficiencies in refrigeration, temperature monitoring, ventilation

Delhi police serves notice to Abhijeet Dipke ahead of CJP protest today

The protest march is scheduled for 5 pm at Central Park, but police have cited prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the BNSS, while the NDMC has announced the park's closure for two days

SC seeks Centre, NCPCR's response on social media risks to children

Filed by an Indore school, the PIL seeks mandatory age verification, parental consent and safeguards against cyberbullying, sexual exploitation and harmful content; next hearing is scheduled for Dec 7

SC declines urgent hearing on closure of Central Park ahead of CJP protest

Court said it hoped 'better sense will prevail' among all concerned, citing the impact on small shopkeepers, while leaving open the possibility of intervention if the closure causes business losses

Can every citizen claim to be journalist? SC says issue needs 'examination'

Hearing pleas on journalists allegedly manhandled during Delhi protests, the top court says protection may vary for accredited, freelance journalists and influencers