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10:15 PM

Non-clearance Rs 1.36 trn dues affecting state's development: J'khand CM to PM

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Wednesday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stating that coal companies did not clear the Rs 1.36 trillion dues despite the Supreme Court's order on mining dues, causing irreparable loss to the state and its people. He demanded a direct debit of the amount from Coal India's account to the state of Jharkhand from the reserves in the Reserve Bank of India as was done in case of Jharkhand State Electricity Board dues to the DVC.

9:26 PM

NCP vs NCP: Supreme Court to hear dispute over election symbol on October 1

Supreme Court on Wednesday decided to hear the dispute over the use of election symbols between the Ajit Pawar faction of the National Congress Party (NCP) and the Sharad Pawar faction of NCP on October 1. A bench of Justices Surya Kant, Dipankar Datta and Ujjal Bhuyan posted the matter for hearing for October 1 after the counsel for Sharad Pawar NCP faction mentioned that urgent relief is being sought in view of upcoming Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha elections and court vacations.

 

8:46 PM

Trai to discuss regulation for OTT apps separately: Chairman

Telecom regulator Trai will expedite the process for satellite spectrum pricing before taking up the issue of regulation for over-the-top apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, and Google Meet, Trai chairman said on Wednesday. A consultation paper on pricing for Satellite Spectrum will issued in the next few days, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) Chairman AK Lahoti said.

8:25 PM

Delhi launches winter action plan: Drones to monitor pollution at 13 major hotspots

In a first for the national capital, Delhi's environment department will deploy one or two drones at each of the 13 major hotspots to monitor pollution levels as part of the newly launched Winter Action Plan, officials said on Wednesday. Environment Minister Gopal Rai unveiled the 2024 Winter Action Plan with 21 key points.

8:07 PM

AAP MLA Vinay Mishra nominated as Delhi Jal Board vice chairman

Aam Aadmi Party's Dwarka MLA Vinay Mishra has been nominated as the Vice-Chairman of the Delhi Jal Board (DJB). Party MLA from Ambedkar Nagar Ajay Dutt and Trinagar MLA Preeti Jitender Tomar have also been nominated as members of the Board.

7:49 PM

Multiplex Association defends dynamic ticket pricing

The Multiplex Association of India (MAI) on Wednesday defended "dynamic and flexible" cinema pricing, which fluctuates based on factors like location, day of the week, seat type, film format, and cinema format. Cinema exhibitors are now using sophisticated digital tools to stimulate audience demand and optimise pricing, said MAI while issuing a statement over the recent remarks by film maker Karan Johar.

7:10 PM

Delhi CM Atishi get 'Z' category security

Delhi Police has accorded 'Z' security cover to Atishi, days after she was sworn in as the chief minister of Delhi, official sources said on Wednesday. On Saturday, she was provided security cover, which include a pilot, in her convoy by the Delhi Police.

6:52 PM

Dogri Dham event: Gandhi promises economic development, job creation in J&K

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday engaged with over 300 business owners and professionals from across Jammu and Kashmir and promised them of giving utmost importance to economic development and job creation in the Union Territory. Gandhi referred to the event at a public rally here and said until the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) get a boost, there will be no employment avenues in J&K.

6:32 PM

Delhi govt under Atishi decides to increase minimum wages for workers

The Delhi government has decided to increase minimum wages of unskilled, semi-skilled, and skilled workers to Rs 18,066, Rs19, 929, and Rs 21,917 per month respectively. Delhi Chief Minister Atishi along with Labour Minister Mukesh Ahlawat notified the price hike in a press conference on Wednesday

5:26 PM

Three IIMs among world's top 100 for MBA courses in QS Rankings

IIM Ahmedabad, Bangalore and Calcutta's MBA courses among world's top 50 for employability: QS Rankings. 14 Indian B-schools including 7 IIMs and ISB figure in QS World Ranking for MBA courses; Stanford School of Business continues to be at top

5:09 PM

Shriram Properties eyes Rs 600 crore from Chennai housing project

Realty firm Shriram Properties is expecting a revenue of Rs 550-600 crore from its new housing project in Chennai. The company has launched a new project in West Chennai with a total saleable area of 1.1 million square feet. The project has a revenue potential of around Rs 550-600 crore, the company said in a statement.

4:52 PM

Ministry of Minority Affairs seen as 'ministry of Muslim affairs' during Congress rule: Kiren Rijiju

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday alleged that the Ministry of Minority Affairs was seen as the "ministry of Muslim affairs" during the Congress rule as it treated Muslims as a "vote bank". The Union minority affairs minister asserted that minorities in India are safe, sound, secure and have better opportunities than what is seen in other countries. "What used to happen earlier that this is the Ministry of Minority Affairs but people used to think that this is the 'ministry of Muslim affairs'. We work for six communities, otherwise during the Congress rule they used to treat Muslims as a vote bank and would keep saying 'Muslims, Muslims'," Rijiju said at a press conference here.

4:36 PM

Ladki Bahin a ‘jugaad' to get women's votes, says BJP lawmaker

Amid efforts by the ruling Mahayuti to project the ‘Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana' a big achievement ahead of the Maharashtra polls, a BJP MLA has called it a “jugaad” (ploy) to garner women's votes. The Congress latched onto the remark by Tekchand Sawarkar, who represents the Kamthi assembly seat in Nagpur district, saying it exposes the real intent of the Eknath Shinde-led government behind launching the flagship scheme.

4:20 PM

'Where are the other bullets?' HC grills cops on Badlapur accused's death

Two days after Akshay Shinde, a sex assault accused, was fatally shot while in police custody, the Bombay High Court has raised serious questions about the circumstances surrounding the 24-year-old's death. The court was hearing a petition filed by Shinde's father, who alleged that his son was killed in a staged encounter and demanded an investigation by a Special Investigation Team (SIT). Read here for more details.

3:50 PM

Lawmaker Mukesh should decide whether to resign on grounds of ethics, says CPI(M) leader

A day after the arrest of CPI(M) MLA M Mukesh in a rape case, senior Marxist leader P K Sreemathi said on Wednesday that it's up to the actor-turned-politician to decide whether to resign, emphasising that such decisions stem from ethics and propriety. A central commitee member of the CPI (M) and a veteran of party's women outfit All Indian Democratic Women's Association (AIDWA), Sreemathi said.

3:35 PM

Jarange ends nine-day old fast to demand reservation for Maratha community

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange ends nine-day old fast to demand reservation for his community under the OBC category. 

3:09 PM

Police detain BJP workers as they try gherao Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah's official residence

Police officials detained BJP workers when they tried to gherao Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's official residence here on Wednesday. The BJP workers raised slogans against the Chief Minister demanding his resignation after his plea against Governor's sanction to investigate him in the alleged MUDA land allotment scam was dismissed by the High Court.

 

3:00 PM

Action should be taken against BJP MP Kangana, says farmer leader Pandher

Farmer leader from Punjab Sarwan Singh Pandher sought action against BJP MP Kangana Ranaut on Wednesday for her purported remarks on three farm laws that were repealed in 2021. After facing flak from rival political parties over her statement, the actor-turned-politician has said in a post on X that her views on the farm laws were personal and those do not represent her party's stand. "If the BJP-led Centre has already repealed those laws and if its elected MP makes a statement on those laws, then action should be taken against her. Can anybody speak on policy matters and then say it was his or her personal view?" Pandher asked.

2:26 PM

Court orders Karnataka Lokayukta to initiate probe against Siddaramaiah in Muda case

Earlier, the Karnataka High Court had dismissed Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's challenge to Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot's decision to sanction his prosecution in the alleged MUDA land scam case.

1:49 PM

Cong had handed over Haryana to 'dalal' and 'damad', says PM Modi

No one can be more deceitful, dishonest than Congress, PM Modi alleged at an election rally in Haryana.

1:46 PM

No one can be more deceitful, dishonest than Congress: PM Modi at Haryana rally

PM Modi slammed the Congress on the issue of corruption, stating that the Karnataka CM is facing accusations of Muda land scam. 

1:24 PM

Jan Vishwas bill 2.0 to decriminalise minor offences possible in budget session next year: Goyal

The commerce and industry ministry has received a number of inputs from stakeholders and departments to further decriminalise minor offences in the second edition of the Jan Vishwas bill, expected to be tabled in Parliament in Budget session next year, Union Minister Piyush Goyal said. Last year, the Jan Vishwas law was rolled out to promote ease of business by decriminalising minor offences through amendments in 183 provisions of 42 acts.

1:18 PM

Suspect in Bengaluru woman's murder on the run in Odisha, teams sent to nab him: Home Minister

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Wednesday said the police have information about the presence of the suspect -- involved in the brutal killing of a 29-year-old woman whose dismembered body was found in the fridge of her house here -- in Odisha, and teams formed to crack the case have been sent there to nab him. "We have taken the case very seriously, as the murder had shaken the entire Bengaluru," he told reporters here. 

12:31 PM

BJP ministers, MPs and propaganda machinery are habituated to insulting farmers, says Kharge

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge today hit out at the BJP over its MP Kangana Ranaut's remarks calling for bringing back the three farm laws that were repealed in 2021, and said poll-bound states including Haryana would give a befitting reply to the ruling party. Ranaut on Wednesday withdrew her remarks and expressed regret. She also said those were her personal opinion and did not represent the party's stand.

12:28 PM

Make in India led to rise in exports, strengthening of economy: PM Modi

On the 10th anniversary of his government's flagship scheme 'Make in India', Prime Minister Narendra Modi  said on X, "Today, we mark 10 years of Make In India. I compliment all those who are tirelessly working to make this movement a success over the last decade." The programme, he said, illustrates the collective resolve of 140 crore Indians to make the nation a powerhouse of manufacturing and innovation.

12:21 PM

Madhya Pradesh HC's new Chief Justice Suresh Kumar Kait takes oath

Justice Suresh Kumar Kait took oath as the new Chief Justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court on Wednesday. He was administered the oath of office by Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangubhai Patel at a function in the Raj Bhawan here.

12:14 PM

Views on farmers' laws are personal; don't represent party's stand: Kangana Ranaut

BJP MP Kangana Ranaut has ignited a fresh political row  by suggesting that the three farm laws, repealed after extensive protests by farmers, should be reinstated. Her remarks have drawn sharp criticism from Opposition leaders, prompting the BJP to swiftly distance itself from her statement. Read here for more details.

11:53 AM

2 killed in head-on collision between two trucks in Amethi

Two persons were killed and another injured in a head-on collision between two trucks on the Rae Bareli-Sultanpur Highway in the Munshiganj police station area here, police said. The incident occurred near the Mamta Steel Factory. "The deceased have been identified as Radheshyam Yadav (50) from Misanpur Khurd in Gorakhpur district and Raju (26) from Rae Bareli. The accident occurred late Tuesday night," said Munshiganj Station House Officer Prem Chandra.

11:49 AM

Objectionable comments by HC judge: We can't call any part of territory of India as Pakistan, says SC

The top court closed suo motu proceedings initiated over Karnataka High Court judge's objectionable comments.

11:38 AM

Ex-YSRCP leader Krishnaiah says not joining any party, pressure to float new political outfit for BCs

A day after quitting his Rajya Sabha membership, YSR Congress leader R Krishnaiah said on Wednesday that he will not join any party and there is pressure on him to float a political party for the Backward Classes. Citing the reasons behind his resignation, he said being a member of YSR Congress, he was unable to meet other political party leaders with whom the former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy-led party has ideological differences.