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'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

'Disrespectful': Rahul Gandhi slams 'midnight decision' on CEC appointment
Updated On : 18 Feb 2025 | 2:28 PM IST

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

Ranveer Allahbadia case highlights: SC grants interim protection to Allahbadia from arrest
Updated On : 18 Feb 2025 | 2:02 PM IST

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

Can Delhi withstand a magnitude 7 earthquake? What needs to be done?
Updated On : 18 Feb 2025 | 2:02 PM IST

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

1984 Anti-Sikh riots: Prosecution seeks death penalty for Sajjan Kumar
Updated On : 18 Feb 2025 | 1:33 PM IST

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

Thousands of Indian investors lose nearly $100 mn in Ponzi scheme: Police
Updated On : 18 Feb 2025 | 12:56 PM IST

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 imposes water restrictions amid shortages, fines for violations
Updated On : 18 Feb 2025 | 12:55 PM IST

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

Bengaluru to beat Delhi this year: IMD predicts record-high temperatures
Updated On : 18 Feb 2025 | 12:44 PM IST

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'

SC protects Ranveer Allahbadia from arrest; slams him for 'dirty' comments
Updated On : 18 Feb 2025 | 12:32 PM IST

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

Conflicting announcements caused New Delhi Railway stampede, finds inquiry
Updated On : 18 Feb 2025 | 11:43 AM IST

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'

From 'state' to 'UT': J&K board's class 10 textbook error triggers uproar
Updated On : 18 Feb 2025 | 11:04 AM IST

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

Prayagraj water fails bathing standards during Maha Kumbh; key details
Updated On : 18 Feb 2025 | 10:19 AM IST

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

Husband liable for wife's stock market debt under oral agreement, says SC
Updated On : 18 Feb 2025 | 9:39 AM IST

KIIT suicide row: Nepal PM steps in; accused held - what we know so far

A third-year BTech student from Nepal was found dead in her hostel room, with allegations surfacing that she was harassed and blackmailed by her 21-year-old batchmate from Lucknow, Advik Srivastava

KIIT suicide row: Nepal PM steps in; accused held - what we know so far
Updated On : 18 Feb 2025 | 9:26 AM IST

Gyanesh Kumar becomes CEC: How the appointment process has changed

Here's all you need to know about the changed process of selection of Chief Election Commissioner and issues surrounding it

Gyanesh Kumar becomes CEC: How the appointment process has changed
Updated On : 18 Feb 2025 | 9:07 AM IST

Weather to take a U-turn again as Delhi sees second warmest day of season

February has brought unreasonably high temperatures with February 17 becoming the second-hottest day of the season. But, rainfall, predicted later this week, could bring back the cold

Weather to take a U-turn again as Delhi sees second warmest day of season
Updated On : 18 Feb 2025 | 8:43 AM IST

Delhi AQI improves slightly but remains in 'poor' category; relief soon?

According to the city's 24-hour average, the AQI in Gurugram was recorded in the 'poor' category at 228, while in Ghaziabad and Noida, it was in the 'moderate' category at 129 and 111, respectively

Delhi AQI improves slightly but remains in 'poor' category; relief soon?
Updated On : 18 Feb 2025 | 8:25 AM IST

India's Got Latent row: Allahbadia continuously out of contact, says police

He is yet to respond to investigation agencies after being named in FIRs filed by Maharashtra Cyber Department, Guwahati Police, and Jaipur Police in the 'India's Got Latent' case, the police said

India's Got Latent row: Allahbadia continuously out of contact, says police
Updated On : 18 Feb 2025 | 7:16 AM IST

India set to become third-largest economy in world by 2029: Haryana CM

He said that the budget presented by the Central Government will play a crucial role in empowering the four pillars of a developed India: the poor, youth, farmers and women

India set to become third-largest economy in world by 2029: Haryana CM
Updated On : 18 Feb 2025 | 6:56 AM IST

PM to visit Bageshwar Dham on Feb 23, to lay foundation stone for hospital

PM Modi's visit will bring double benefits to the region. On one hand, the Cancer Hospital will provide essential healthcare to those in need, and on the other, it will create employment opportunities

PM to visit Bageshwar Dham on Feb 23, to lay foundation stone for hospital
Updated On : 18 Feb 2025 | 6:45 AM IST

Rural Development Ministry warns against fraudulent recruitment ad

The ministry warned the general public that any recruitment activities undertaken by the 'National Rural Development & Recreation Mission-NRDRM' do not have the ministry's endorsement

Rural Development Ministry warns against fraudulent recruitment ad
Updated On : 18 Feb 2025 | 12:27 AM IST