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Prayagraj journalist murder: Main accused arrested after encounter

Singh (54), a journalist by profession and nephew of former High Court Bar Association chief Ashok Singh, was hacked to death near the Harsh Hotel on Thursday evening

Govt begins process to appoint new CJI as Justice BR Gavai nears retirement

Traditionally, the outgoing CJI receives the request for recommendation about a month before demitting office upon reaching the age of 65

Piyush Pandey, who gave India its most unforgettable ads, passes away at 70

Veteran adman Piyush Pandey passes away at 70; he shaped India's advertising for over 40 years with iconic campaigns and emotional storytelling that touched hearts nationwide

We will file chargesheet, says Assam CM on Zubeen Garg's death case

Assam CM also expressed complete confidence in the SIT probe into the death of Zubeen Garg

NHRC asks states, UTs to act early to protect vulnerable from cold wave

These states include Himachal Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal, while the four UTs are Delhi, Chandigarh, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, officials said

India among top 10 nations with largest forest carbon sinks: Report

The report, released on Tuesday, said that globally, forests acted as a net carbon sink during this period, removing about 0.8 billion tonnes of CO2 from the atmosphere annually

Delhi govt mops up ₹600 cr in excise revenue from liquor sale during Diwali

The excise department has recorded sale of ₹594 crore of liquor from the retail vends during 15 days preceding Diwali, a senior Delhi government officer said

News highlights: Train services hit after IED blast damages track in Assam's Kokrajhar

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Kerala signs MoU with Education Ministry to join PM SHRI Schools scheme

The scheme aims to develop infrastructure in two schools from each block with Central assistance. Each selected school receive an annual average assistance of ₹1 crore for five years

Rajnath Singh unveils new defence revenue procurement manual 2025

The Defence Procurement Manual (DPM) 2025 will come into effect from November 1

Datanomics: Half of Bihar's MLAs face serious charges ahead of polls

As Bihar heads to the polls, new data from ADR exposes deep-rooted criminalisation across parties - with nearly half of its former MLAs facing serious criminal charges

Stubble burning cases in Punjab cross 500 despite govt efforts: PPCB data

The state saw a jump of 324 crop residue burning incidents from the 188 cases recorded till October 16, the data further showed

Courts are custodians of democracy, not just law interpreters: CJI Gavai

Justice Gavai said courts earn this trust through transparency, reasoned judgments and consistent adherence to constitutional principles

Rajnath praises Indian Navy's deterrent role against Pakistan in Op Sindoor

In an address to the top naval commanders, Singh said Operation Sindoor was a symbol of India's capability and a message to the world that it is always ready to respond to every challenge

Bihar's 'jungle raj' will be remembered for 100 years, says PM Modi

Modi said a new era in women's empowerment will begin in Bihar on November 14, when the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is voted back to power

Uttarakhand govt to offer free pre-recruitment training for Agniveers

The chief minister recently directed the department to provide training to the state's youth for Agniveer recruitment

Environmentally sustainable mobility becoming a reality in India: Report

India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA), in its Automotive Electrification in India Market Report, highlighted key electrification trends in the country's automotive industry

Himachal CM orders homestay registration portal to be set up in 10 days

Sukhu also issued directions for empanelling professional architects both for preparation of project designs for Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Tourism Development Board projects, the statement said

Govt initiates process to appoint new CJI; Justice Surya Kant next in line

The letter asking Justice Gavai to name his successor is set to be delivered either this evening or on Friday, people aware of the procedure to appoint Supreme Court and high court judges told PTI

SC to hear contempt plea on Oct 27 against lawyer who threw shoe at CJI

On October 6, in a shocking security breach, 71-year-old Kishore hurled a shoe towards the CJI in his courtroom, which prompted the Bar Council of India to suspend his licence with immediate effect