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Mamata Banerjee dubs Maha Kumbh 'Mrityu Kumbh': 'No arrangements for poor'

Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP government in Uttar Pradesh of 'selling religion to divide the nation' and criticised the lack of planning for the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj

Weather updates: IMD issues heavy rain, snowfall alert in these 13 states

Heavy rainfall warning, Weather Updates: IMD issued a downpour warning across northeast India as cyclonic winds over the Bay of Bengal could potentially impact Assam and nearby states

MP HC allows 'trial run' of Union Carbide waste disposal at Pithampur

The incineration at a disposal plant inside the industrial area of Pithampur will be carried out in three phases from February 27

SC grants bail to AgustaWestland 'middleman' Christian Michel James

A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta observed James was in custody for the past six years while the investigation in the matter was still underway

People advised to travel to Mahakumbh only with reserved tickets : MP CM

CM Mohan Yadav also requested to all those travelling by roads through Rewa to be aware of all traffic situations and make arrangements for their convenient journey

SC set to hear pleas on CEC, EC appointments under 2023 law on Feb 19

The government appointed Gyanesh Kumar as CEC on Monday, making him the first under the new law, with his term lasting until Jan 26, 2029, ahead of the Lok Sabha poll schedule announcement

SC directives mandatory while granting building plan permission: Madras HC

It said in the present case, the initial application filed by the petitioner seeking regularization was rejected in the year 2007 and the second application was rejected in 2014

'Hastily' taken decision: Congress criticises Centre's CEC appointment

The announcement of Kumar's appointment came shortly after the selection panel, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, proposed his name

'Disrespectful': Rahul Gandhi slams 'midnight decision' on CEC appointment

Rahul Gandhi also slammed the Centre for removing the Chief Justice of India from the selection panel, a move that he claims violates a Supreme Court ruling

Ranveer Allahbadia case highlights: SC grants interim protection to Allahbadia from arrest

India's Got Latent hearing highlights: Ranveer Allahbadia has filed a petition seeking the clubbing of multiple FIRs against him for his remarks on Samay Raina's show, India's Got Latent

Can Delhi withstand a magnitude 7 earthquake? What needs to be done?

Delhi's vulnerability to seismic risks is growing. Experts urge urgent retrofitting and structural audits to safeguard buildings against higher-magnitude earthquakes

1984 Anti-Sikh riots: Prosecution seeks death penalty for Sajjan Kumar

Kumar was convicted in a case of killing of father son duo, Jaswant Singh and Tarundeep Singh on 1 November 1984 in Saraswati Vihar area

Thousands of Indian investors lose nearly $100 mn in Ponzi scheme: Police

Indian police arrested two individuals on Saturday after a case was filed against Falcon Invoice Discounting, which promised returns of up to 22 per cent

Bengaluru imposes water restrictions amid shortages, fines for violations

The drinking water cannot be used for washing vehicles, gardening, construction, fountains or entertainment purposes

Bengaluru to beat Delhi this year: IMD predicts record-high temperatures

IMD recently predicted that the temperature in Bengaluru is expected to be higher as compared to the temperature in the national capital

SC protects Ranveer Allahbadia from arrest; slams him for 'dirty' comments

The Supreme Court granted Ranveer Allahbadia protection from arrest amid multiple FIRs over crude jokes made on comedian Samay Raina's show 'India's Got Latent'

Conflicting announcements caused New Delhi Railway stampede, finds inquiry

Congestion led to some passengers being pushed and falling, causing injuries, while others walked over them in the ensuing panic, finds inquiry report on the stampede

From 'state' to 'UT': J&K board's class 10 textbook error triggers uproar

The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education faces criticism after a textbook for class 10 mistakenly replaces 'state' with 'UT'

Prayagraj water fails bathing standards during Maha Kumbh; key details

Maha Kumbh Mela: A CPCB report dated February 3 highlighted that faecal coliform levels at all monitored locations were above the permissible limit, indicating significant sewage contamination

Husband liable for wife's stock market debt under oral agreement, says SC

The Supreme Court said an arbitral tribunal has jurisdiction over the husband in cases under Bye-law 248(a) of the Bombay Stock Exchange Byelaws, 1957