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SC reserves verdict, asks if it can act when governor withholds assent

Mehta said while governors couldn't sit perpetually over a bill, it didn't mean they lacked discretionary powers under Article 200, timelines could be fixed for granting assent as straitjacket formula

Climate finance crucial, India needs $10 trn for net zero: Bhupender Yadav

Yadav said such high-integrity carbon markets, based on transparency and clear accounting, can channel billions into climate action that would otherwise not be financed

Swadeshi key theme of BJP's programmes to mark PM Modi's birthday

The BJP has been organising 'Sewa Pakhwada' to mark its leader's birthday for several years now

PM Modi arrives in Dehradun to conduct survey of disaster-hit Uttarakhand

According to an official estimate, natural disasters in Uttarakhand since April this year have so far claimed 85 lives, injured 128 people and left 94 missing

Chhattisgarh Housing Board earns 'record revenue' of ₹435 cr in 6 months

The first OTS scheme, launched in September 2021, got a modest response. It ran till March 2024 and only 506 properties costing Rs 88 crore were sold in three years

'Rahul Gandhi breaching security protocol': CRPF flags movements to Kharge

The CRPF has raised concerns over Rahul Gandhi's unscheduled movements during domestic and foreign trips, reminding him and his staff to follow VIP security rules at all times

Delhi seeks Haryana's assistance to drain floodwater from southwest areas

The breach occurred on Tuesday evening, leading to nearly five feet of water entering Geetanjali Enclave and adjoining pockets of Jharoda Kalan village near Baba Haridass Nagar in Delhi's Dwarka

India, ADB sign $126 mn loan deal to boost tourism in Uttarakhand

The project targets the Tehri Garhwal District, one of Uttarakhand's most climate-vulnerable and economically disadvantaged regions

PM to visit Assam on Sept 13-14, lay foundation for ₹18k cr worth projects

The Prime Minister will attend the programme of the birth centenary celebration of Bharat Ratna Dr Bhupen Hazarika at Veterinary College Field, Khanapara in Guwahati on September 13

Rajasthan HC stays cheating case filed against Shah Rukh, Deepika Padukone

Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone, who are Hyundai India's brand ambassadors, were dragged into the criminal complaint after the owner allegedly witnessed technical issues in the car

Delhi HC bars unauthorised use of Aishwarya Rai's photos, name, likeness

The Delhi High Court ordered Google and e-commerce sites to remove and block URLs misusing Aishwarya Rai's images within 72 hours and submit subscriber details to the court

SpiceJet Kathmandu flight faces suspected tailpipe fire at Delhi airport

The airline said the aircraft underwent detailed engineering checks and no abnormalities were found

SC reserves verdict on setting timeline for governors' approval of bills

With the conclusion of country's topmost law officer, Attorney General R Venkataramani's arguments, the matter was reserved for verdict by the bench

Climate finance 'make-or-break issue', India needs $10 tn by 2070: Yadav

Yadav said India will require more than $10 trillion by 2070 to meet its net-zero target and called for global financial systems to unlock private capital

Delhi HC flags rise in student suicides, refuses to intervene in UGC row

A Bench comprising Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Anish Dayal observed that student suicides are becoming alarmingly frequent and called for immediate action

'Match should go on': SC rejects plea to cancel India-Pak Asia Cup clash

The Supreme Court refused to urgently hear a plea seeking cancellation of the India-Pakistan Asia Cup match on September 14, saying the game will go ahead as scheduled

Shah launches faster immigration clearance programme at 5 more airports

The special initiative was first rolled out at the Indira Gandhi International Airport here in July 2024 and two months later launched in seven more airports

Court reserves order on charge in land for job case against Lalu, others

The CBI has charge sheeted former Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, Rabri Devi, Tejashwi Yadav and others in this case

Centre defers new exam guidelines for disabled students till Dec 31

The department said that in the meantime, it shall undertake wider and more extensive stakeholder consultations on the subject of examination guidelines

Delhi court to rule on complaint against Sonia over voter list forgery

The Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate (ACJM) Vaibhav Chaurasiya had reserved the order on Wednesday after hearing arguments