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Delhi witness unusually high temp in Nov, mercury likely to drop from 17th

According to data from 2011 to 2023, November temperatures have typically decreased with daytime highs ranging between 25 and 28 degrees Celsius and nighttime lows between 10 and 15 degrees Celsius

Govt floats Bill to set up dedicated commercial courts at district level

The department of legal affairs in the law ministry has said that the aim is to provide further impetus to "quicker and specialised adjudication" of commercial disputes

Maha elections: Cong asks PM why Centre neglected state's sugar industry

Ahead of Modi's Pune visit, Congress' Jairam Ramesh posed three questions to the PM including why the BJP has ignored the Dhangar community's demand for ST status

Musk's Starlink has to comply with all rules for licence in India: Scindia

The minister said the satellite internet services provider is in process of completing all the requirements

Scindia optimistic on non-terrestrial networks to connect unconnected India

Bharti Group-backed OneWeb and Jio Satcom have received permits for satcom services but their parent firms have opposed allocation of spectrum without auction for mobility services

MVA fighting over driver's seat: Modi attacks opposition in Maharashtra

You all are seeing how there is a stampede in the Aghadi. There is a tug-of-war going on in the Aghadi for the post of chief minister, Modi said, addressing a rally in Solapur

Railway board launches safety drive, asks for report post Nalpur derailment

The probe, conducted by five railway officials, also highlighted a serious irregularity in that the station master did not enter the failure of signal number 10 in its register.

No reservation to Muslim candidates in admissions or recruitment: AMU

AMU officials have been denying for the last three days claims that a system of reservation of seats for Muslims is being implemented in student admissions and employment of staff at the university

NSE and Zomato partner to boost financial literacy for delivery workers

To ensure accessibility and inclusivity, the programme will be conducted in multiple regional languages, catering to a diverse audience among the gig workforce

Need to develop education infra that surpasses global standards: Pradhan

Pradhan pitched for promoting academic leadership development programmes in every state and UT through collaborations with eminent central or state institutions

Toxic emissions from Okhla waste plant put millions at health risk: Report

An investigation by The New York Times reveals Delhi's Okhla waste-to-energy plant emits high levels of toxins like cadmium and arsenic, with illegal ash dumping in residential areas

Supreme Court dismisses plea to turn off 'machine' controlling man's brain

The appellant alleged that a 'human brain reading machinery' had been obtained by certain individuals at the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) and was being used to control his brain

Draft bill on water resource management authority circulated among states

The Ministry of Jal Shakti also has a national strategy for accelerating innovation in the water sector

No oral mentioning for urgent hearing of cases will be allowed: CJI Khanna

CJI Sanjiv Khanna also stated that the reasons for urgency should be clearly stated in written communications, outlining a citizen-centric agenda for judicial reforms

Who is Amit Kataria? India's richest IAS officer who took Rs 1 as salary

According to several news reports, 2004-cadre Amit Kataria is India's richest IAS officer with a net worth of ₹8.90 crore

SC extends interim protection from arrest to actor Siddique in 'rape' case

At the outset, Rohatgi said the investigating agency is repeatedly asking the actor about his phone and laptop which he had in 2016 but does not have it now

UPPSC row: Cong slams UP govt over police action against agitating students

Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said it is unfortunate that "lathi charge" was done on students protesting for their demands in Prayagraj

SC issues notice on petition for age checks at bars and liquor stores

The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Centre in response to a petition calling for mandatory age verification at liquor outlets to prevent underage drinking and accidents

SRK threat case: Raipur lawyer arrested over Rs 50 lakh extortion call

The accused, Mohammad Faizan Khan, allegedly made a threat call to actor Shah Rukh Khan last week

Chalo India campaign will energise diaspora ambassadors: Gajendra Shekhawat

Chalo India initiative was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier this year to support members of the Indian diaspora