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SC denies plea on quality of packaged water, terms it 'luxury litigation'

Questioning the plea, CJI Kant asked where drinking water was even available in the country, noting that many people lack access to it and that concerns over the quality of bottled water come later

Bihar men get ₹10,000 under women employment scheme; govt rules out recovery

The Bihar government said it will not force 470 men to return ₹10,000 wrongly credited under Mahila Rojgar Yojana; officials say errors happened, mostly funds went to women

Parliament Winter Session LIVE: Rajya Sabha discusses new Nuclear Bill- SHANTI, Lok Sabha adjourned

Parliament Winter Session LIVE updates: Follow all the latest updates from Parliament as government and opposition debate key issues

AAP wins over 200 zila parishad zones, leads in Punjab panchayat samiti

Polling was held on December 14 to elect members for 347 zones of 22 zila parishads and 2,838 zones of 153 panchayat samitis

Goa nightclub fire: Co-owner Ajay Gupta files bail plea in Mapusa court

The court is likely to hear the bail application later in the day, and notices will be issued to the state police seeking their response

New labour codes to formalise jobs, inspectors to be facilitator: Mandaviya

On concerns about encouraging inspector raj by increasing compliance burden, he explained that the inspector will be facilitator and not an obstructer in the work of an industry

PM Modi expresses grief over sculptor Ram Sutar's death, hails his legacy

The prime minister said Sutar's workd will always be admired as powerful expressions of India's history, culture and collective spirit

'No PUC, No Fuel' rule may cause inconvenience, but necessary: Delhi CM

Gupta said no vehicle would be allowed to refuel in the city without a valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate, stressing that strict enforcement is necessary

Parl panel flags delays, seeks clearances for critical mineral projects

The panel also stressed that critical mineral projects should be given priority in necessary statutory clearances

Lok Sabha passes VB-G RAM G Bill to replace MGNREGA amid Oppn protests

Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan responded to the eight-hour discussion on The Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Bill

Govt may consider raising overseas scholarships for ST students: Minister

The National Overseas Scholarship for Schedule Tribes (ST) students is implemented through the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)

Securities Market Code Bill introduced in LS, govt seeks panel review

Finance minister said since the government is referring it to the standing committee, such details can be discussed by the panel

Over 27 flights cancelled, many more delayed at Delhi Airport due to fog

In a passenger advisory Thursday morning, DIAL said due to dense fog, "flight operations are currently under CAT-III conditions, which may lead to delays or disruptions

In last 11 years, India has changed its economic DNA, says PM Modi

PM Modi expressed confidence in the Summit and said that it would give a new direction and speed to the India-Oman partnership and help it soar greater heights

Govt revived many pre-independence airstrips into airports: Rammohan Naidu

Naidu also said that the scheme, which aims to democratise aviation by making flying accessible and affordable for all, has already been extended by 10 more years

Stray dogs case: Supreme Court to take up matter again on January 7

Sibal urged the bench to hear the matter on Friday saying the authorities don't even have dog shelters

Queues thin out at Delhi fuel stations as 'No PUC, No Fuel' rule kicks in

At several fuel stations, vehicles were seen queued up as pollution certificates were checked, while some motorists without documents were turned away

Bengaluru apartment under probe for running parallel justice system

Bengaluru police have registered an FIR against an RWA accused of imposing fines for criminal offences, conducting unauthorised inquiries and suppressing complaints instead of informing cops

Maharashtra FDA cancels 13 licences, suspends 32 medical stores in Nanded

In some cases, the FDA said, the medical stores have secured stay orders at the government level, and proceedings against them are currently pending before higher authorities

Three Naxalites killed in encounter with forces in Chhattisgarh's Sukma

With the latest action, 284 Naxalites have been killed in encounters in Chhattisgarh so far this year