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11:06 PM

Telangana CM directs free sand supply for Indiramma housing scheme

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Monday directed officials to ensure free sand supply for houses being built under the 'Indiramma' housing scheme. During a review meeting on mines and mineral development, Reddy instructed officials to make sand available at lower prices for the general public. He also ordered strict measures to curb black marketing and take strong action against the "sand mafia," according to an official release.

10:19 PM

Ladli Behna Yojana aid to gradually rise to Rs 3000, says MP CM; Cong hits back at 'empty talk'

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Monday said the monthly aid under the Ladli Behna Yojana will be gradually increased to Rs 3,000 from the current Rs 1,250. During a function held in Dewas, Yadav transferred Rs 1553 crore into the accounts of 1.27 crore women beneficiaries of Ladli Behna Yojana. "I want to tell sisters that we are transferring Rs 1250 now. Don't worry, we will increase this amount to Rs 3,000 gradually," Yadav said.

9:58 PM

Hamas accuses Israel of ceasefire violations, says it will delay next hostage release

A Hamas spokesperson said Monday it will delay the next hostage release after accusing Israel of violating ceasefire agreement. Israel and Hamas are in the midst of a six-week ceasefire during which Hamas is releasing dozens of the hostages captured in its October 7, 2023, attack in exchange for nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners. The sides have carried out five swaps since the ceasefire went into effect last month, freeing 21 hostages and over 730 prisoners. The next exchange was scheduled for Saturday

9:47 PM

At least 40 dead after a bus plunged off a bridge in Guatemala

At least 40 people are dead after their bus plunged off a bridge Monday on the outskirts of Guatemala's capital. Firefighting spokesman Edwin Villagran said a multi-vehicle crash sent the bus off the bridge before dawn. Another 15 people were seriously injured. The bus had come from Progreso, northeast of the capital. Volunteer firefighting spokesman scar Snchez said children were among the victims.

9:29 PM

Complaints filed in Mumbai against influencer Allahbadia, others over 'vulgar' content

Social media influencer Ranveer Allahbadia and others associated with a YouTube reality show appeared headed for legal trouble after two complaints were filed on Monday in Mumbai over his crass comments that triggered an outrage and forced him to apologise. The complaints, one with the police and another with a city court, were filed separately by Congress and BJP members.

9:27 PM

CDS Chauhan discusses bilateral military cooperation with UK military brass

The Chief Of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Monday discussed furthering bilateral military cooperation and capacity building with senior military brass of United Kingdom on the sidelines of Aero India 2025. "General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Defence Staff interacted with a delegation from the United Kingdom headed by Lord Vernon Coaker, Minister for the House of Lords along with Air Vice Marshal Suraya Marshall, Assistant Chief of Air Staff, Royal Air Force on the sidelines of Aero India 2025," the office of the Integrated Defence Staff said in a post on 'X'.

8:29 PM

UK Energy Security Minister in India for 4th UK-India Energy Dialogue

Britain's Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Ed Miliband, arrived in New Delhi on Monday for the fourth UK-India Energy Dialogue and to promote UK business interests at the India Energy Week global exhibition. The UK's Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) said the aim of the visit is to unlock economic growth from clean energy transition, support new jobs, create export opportunities and tackle the climate crisis in partnership with India.

8:11 PM

Third federal judge blocks Trump's order ending birthright citizenship

Third federal judge has blocked President Trump's order ending birthright citizenship for the children of people in the US illegally.

7:59 PM

Seizure of narcotics jumped by 55% in 2024: Govt

Narcotics worth over Rs 25,330 crore were seized by various agencies during 2024, an increase of 55 per cent as compared to the seizures made in 2023, an official statement said on Monday. The action in line with the zero-tolerance policy against drugs of the Centre was undertaken by all law enforcement agencies, including the Narcotics Control Bureau.

7:33 PM

Has 'Uncle Soros' advised Cong leadership against taking dip in Sangam, asks Anurag Thakur

BJP MP Anurag Thakur on Monday questioned Congress leaders for not taking a holy dip during the Maha Kumbh and wondered if they have been directed not to do so by "Uncle Soros and Uncle Sam". Participating in a debate on the Union Budget in the Lok Sabha, the Hamirpur MP said even former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru took a dip in the Sangam but today's generation of the Congress is avoiding it.

7:12 PM

Govt bans export of raw human hair below $65 per kg

The government on Monday imposed export ban on raw human hair if the prices are below USD 65 per kg, according to a notification. In January 2022, the government imposed restrictions on these exports.

6:37 PM

LS Speaker Birla flags concerns over fewer sittings of legislative bodies

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday expressed concern over the declining participation of lawmakers in legislative proceedings and fewer sittings of legislative bodies and low productivity in legislatures. Addressing the Orientation Programme for newly elected Members of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council, Birla urged the legislators to actively participate in the House proceedings during sessions and listen to all the emanating view points.

6:18 PM

Consent irrelevant for prosecution in POCSO cases, rules Delhi HC

The Delhi High Court has held in a POCSO case, the plea of consensual relationship was legally immaterial as the age of the survivor was the decisive factor. Justice Sanjeev Narula observed a plea of consensual relationship raised by a person, facing prosecution for sexually assaulting a minor, was legally immaterial as the age of a survivor was the decisive factor under the POCSO Act.

6:07 PM

India's aluminium exports to the US likely to drop due to tariffs

India's aluminium shipments to the US, its top export market for the metal, will likely drop due to tariffs proposed by Washington, prompting producers to look at other markets such as Europe, industry executives and a government source said on Monday. US President Donald Trump said on Sunday he would introduce new 25 per cent tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports into the United States in another major escalation of his trade policy overhaul. He also said he would announce reciprocal tariffs on Tuesday or Wednesday.

5:31 PM

Eicher Motors misses profit estimates

Eicher Motors, which makes the Royal Enfield brand of motorcycles, missed third-quarter profit estimates on Monday, hurt by a mix of high marketing expenses and sales of lower-margin motorcycles outpacing higher-margin models. The company reported a net profit of Rs 1,171 crore (about $134 million) in the quarter, compared to analysts' expectation of Rs 1,212 crore, as per data compiled by LSEG.

5:28 PM

PM Modi, HM Amit Shah must own up responsibility for Manipur violence, says DMK leader Kanimozhi

Accusing the BJP of pursuing "fascist politics" in Manipur, DMK leader Kanimozhi on Monday demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah own up responsibility for violence in the north-eastern state. Ethnic violence claimed more than 220 lives in Manipur and over 60,000 people were displaced and those housed in government relief camps were abudctued and killed and women were sexually assaulted, Kanimozhi alleged.

4:48 PM

Defence manufacturing has to focus on creating counter measures: Rajnath at Aero India CEO roundtable

Use of drones in recent conflicts indicate future will depend on manned, unmanned and autonomous warfare systems, says Rajnath Singh.

4:45 PM

Sonia asks govt to complete census, says 14 cr Indians deprived of food security law benefits

Senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi on Monday asked the government to complete the population census at the earliest, claiming that around 14 crore people in the country are being deprived of their rightful benefits of free and subsidised foodgrains under the food security law. In her maiden Zero Hour intervention in the Rajya Sabha, Gandhi said beneficiaries under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) are being identified as per the 2011 Census, and not the latest population numbers and thus many are deprived.

3:51 PM

Rajasthan Governor suspends varsity VC for negligence, misuse of power

Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Bagde issued an order to suspend the Vice Chancellor of Jai Narayan Vyas University for allegedly misusing his position, showing negligence in government work and causing financial loss to the university. According to an official statement, the Governor has suspended Prof. KL Srivastava based on an investigation report of the Divisional Commissioner, Jodhpur.

3:35 PM

Arms recovered during search operation in J-K's Kupwara

Security forces on Monday recovered a cache of arms and ammunition during a search operation in Karnah area along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district, officials said here. A joint team of army and police carried out the search operation in Badi Mohalla Amrohee in Karnah tehsil following information about presence of arms and ammunition in the area.

3:28 PM

Palaniswami inaugurates AIADMK's Delhi office

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Monday virtually inaugurated the party's office "Puratchi Thalaivar MGR-Puratchi Thalaivi Amma Maaligai," in Delhi. The 13,020 sq ft ground plus three floor office building for the party in the national capital has been constructed at an approximate cost of Rs 10 crore and the work had commenced on October 5, 2015, when J Jayalalithaa was the AIADMK general secretary.

2:44 PM

'Warmly recall working with President Trump in his first term': PM Modi ahead of US visit

PM Modi said he looks forward to meeting newly sworn in US President Donald Trump, adding that his US visit “will further cement India-USA friendship.”

2:32 PM

UPSC coaching deaths: Court reserves order on bail plea of CEO of RAU's IAS

Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court has reserved its order on the regular bail of RAU's IAS Study Circle CEO Abhishek Gupta and Coordinator Deshpal Singh. This case is related to the death of three UPSC aspirants in the basement of RAU's IAS Study Circle in Old Rajender Nagar in July 2024.

2:30 PM

Maha Kumbh traffic: Madhya Pradesh CM urges pilgrims to avoid travelling towards Prayagraj

Amid massive traffic snarls across several districts of Madhya Pradesh involving vehicles of Maha Kumbh pilgrims, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Monday urged devotees not to move towards Prayagraj for the next couple of days. Heavy traffic congestion was seen across Jabalpur, Seoni, Katni, Maihar, Satna and Rewa districts as a large number of vehicles headed towards Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh.

2:14 PM

'Provocative' song row: SC questions Gujarat Police over FIR against Congress MP

The Supreme Court on Monday questioned the Gujarat Police over an FIR against Congress MP Imran Pratapgarhi for allegedly posting an edited video of a provocative song. A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan said the Gujarat High Court, which junked Pratapgarhi's petition to quash FIR, did not appreciate the meaning of the poem. "It's ultimately a poem. It is not against any religion. This poem indirectly says even if somebody indulges in violence, we will not indulge in violence. That's the message which the poem gives. It is not against any particular community," the bench said.

2:10 PM

Hit-and-run accused apprehended at Coimbatore airport after a year on the run

A man who fled the country after being involved in a hit-and-run case that killed an elderly woman and left a nine-year-old girl in a state of coma a year ago has been taken into custody, police said here on Monday. Police said Shejil, who hails from Purameri in this district, was apprehended at Coimbatore Airport upon his arrival from a Gulf nation, as a lookout notice had been issued against him.

1:04 PM

3 killed, 7 injured in road accident in Jharkhand's Hazaribagh

Three persons were killed and seven injured in a road accident in Jharkhand's Hazaribagh district on Monday, police said. The accident occurred at Chathi valley on National Highway-33 under Charhi police station area around 6.30 am when the car carrying devotees from Mahakumbh in Prayagraj of Uttar Pradesh rammed into a stationary truck, they said.

12:54 PM

Delhi High Court to pass order at 2:30 pm on jailed J-K MP Engineer Rashid's plea

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has opposed Rashid Engineer’s plea for grant of custody parole in a terror funding case, to attend the ongoing budget session, highlighting that his release will lead to security issues in the Parliament.

 

 

12:26 PM

High-stakes AI summit in Paris: World leaders, tech titans meet for talks

Major world political leaders are meeting for an AI summit in Paris, where challenging diplomatic talks are expected while tech titans fight for dominance in the fast-moving technology industry. Heads of state, top government officials, CEOs and scientists from around 100 countries are participating in the two-day international summit starting Monday. High-profile attendees include US Vice President JD Vance, on his first overseas trip since taking office, and Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing.

11:56 AM

Days after Delhi rout, Kejriwal to meet CM Mann, Punjab AAP MLAs on Tuesday

AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal will hold a meeting with Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and party MLAs from the state in the national capital on Tuesday to discuss the Delhi assembly polls outcome, party sources said on Monday. The meeting comes two days after the Aam Aadmi Party's rout in Delhi, where the BJP is set to form the government after a gap of more than 26 years.