India

Delhi HC rejects DTC appeal against reinstatement of deceased bus conductor

16 Nov 2023 08:26 AM IST

The Delhi High Court has declined to intervene in the reinstatement order of a deceased DTC bus conductor who was terminated from service in 1991 due to unauthorized absence for 15 days. The court deemed the punishment of removal “shockingly disproportionate” and noted that even if the matter were reconsidered

Delhi Court acquits three in 2014 murder case

16 Nov 2023 08:25 AM IST

Three individuals were acquitted by a Delhi court in a 2014 murder case, which criticised the investigating officer. The court stated that innocent individuals had been wrongly put on trial, emphasising that the actual perpetrator is still at large. The investigation was described as “shoddy,” “manipulated,” and seemed to be

Atishi inspects underground water reservoir progress in Palla

16 Nov 2023 08:23 AM IST

Delhi Minister Atishi on Wednesday inspected the underground water reservoir and floodplain project in Palla and directed officials to conclude the pending work expeditiously to ensure 24×7 supply across the city, a statement said. “The Palla Floodplain Project spans 40 acres, featuring a pond on 26 acres designed to collect

CM Kejriwal directs clean-up of complaint-ridden Delhi govt hospital

16 Nov 2023 08:21 AM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal responded to a man’s concern about the substandard state of one of the largest government hospitals in Delhi. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday directed Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj to visit a city government-run hospital in east Delhi and take corrective steps to improve amenities

India, South Africa, Cuba champion more power to Global South for inclusive growth

16 Nov 2023 08:16 AM IST

Ahead of the second edition of the virtual Voice of Global South summit, India, South Africa and Cuba have called for more prominence to interests and aspirations of developing countries in multilateral groupings. Speaking at a conference titled, “G20 Delhi Summit: Inclusive Growth and Rise of the Global South,” in

NIA chargesheets Pak national among two accused in J&K terror conspiracy

16 Nov 2023 08:10 AM IST

The National Investigation Agency on Wednesday has filed a chargesheet against 2 accused, including a Pakistan national, in the Jammu and Kashmir terror conspiracy case involving plans to disturb the peace & communal harmony of the Union Territory through acts of violence and terror. The charge-sheeted accused have been identified

Wealthy wives take centre stage in Congress candidacy

16 Nov 2023 08:09 AM IST

The Telangana Legislative Assembly elections have put the spotlight on the wealth of wives overshadowing their prominent husbands in the Congress party. The disclosure of assets in nomination affidavits has revealed a remarkable trend, with some female candidates showcasing assets exceeding those of their husbands. Vijaya Reddy Leads the Pack:

Subrata Roy’s Rs 25,700 crore case resurfaces after his passing

16 Nov 2023 08:08 AM IST

It was on March 4, 2014, when Sahara chief Subrata Roy came to the Supreme Court in his trademark white shirt and black half-waist coat in a white Bolero police vehicle to appear in pursuance to the non-bailable warrant against him for failing to deposit Rs 25,700 crore in the

Karnataka BJP chief Vijayendra takes charge

16 Nov 2023 08:05 AM IST

In a significant political development that marks a new chapter in Karnataka BJP, Shikaripura MLA B.Y. Vijayendra, son of former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa, officially took charge as the BJP state president on Wednesday. The ceremony, held at the BJP office in Malleswaram, witnessed president Nalin Kumar Kateel handing over

38 killed, 17 injured in Doda bus accident

16 Nov 2023 08:00 AM IST

Thirty-eight people were killed and 17 others injured after the bus fell into a gorge in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda on Wednesday. The injured are being airlifted to Jammu by the district administration for treatment. Ashutosh Gupta, Principal GMCH Jammu, said, “Four injured from the Doda accident were brought to

Focus on official duties, don’t roam like an MLA: Kharge to PM

16 Nov 2023 07:54 AM IST

Speaking at a public rally in Madhya Pradesh, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to concentrate more on his official duties rather than campaigning like a local MLA. He expressed concerns about the government potentially limiting voting rights to the wealthy elite, such as the Adanis, Ambanis,

BJP’s development works will fetch win for party: Jyotiraditya Scindia

16 Nov 2023 07:49 AM IST

As Madhya Pradesh is about to vote for the Assembly elections for 230 constituencies on November 17, political leaders across parties have readied themselves to woo voters through their promises. Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia spoke exclusively with NewsX about the BJP’s prospects in the state polls. Excerpts: Q: