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Hired Killer Doesn't Get Money For Murdering Lawyer. He Goes To Cops

Edited by Manjiri Chitre | Friday November 08, 2024

A year-old murder case has been re-opened in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut after a hired killer, who is out on bail, approached the police for not being paid a ransom for the job.

Tonnes Of Untreated Waste Being Dumped In Landfills In Kedarnath: RTI Query

Press Trust of India | Friday November 08, 2024, Dehradun

Tonnes of untreated waste continues to be dumped at the landfill sites around the famous Himalayan temple of Kedarnath, causing concern as the area is eco-sensitive.

A Look At What Maratha Warriors Wore And Weapons They Used In 17th Century

Written by Divyam Sharma | Friday November 08, 2024

On the 350th anniversary of Shivaji's coronation, an exhibition in the heart of New Delhi brings forward the legacy of the Maratha warrior, the weaponry used by his forces and his contemporaries.

Chief Justice DY Chandrachud Hugs Chief Justice-Designate Sanjiv Khanna

Reported by Ashish Kumar Bhargava, Edited by Ashutosh Tripathi | Friday November 08, 2024

Two judges are up on stage. One of them is retiring as Chief Justice of India. The other will step in his shoes. A picture of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud hugging his successor Justice Sanjiv Khanna thrilled the photographers and those around them.

Why UP Panel Doesn't Want Male Gym Trainers, Tailors For Women

NDTV News Desk | Friday November 08, 2024, New Delhi

After the proposal by the Uttar Pradesh Women's Commission to bar men from taking women's measurements in tailoring shops and training them in gyms sparked debate, the panel's chief has said the decision was taken to ensure women feel safe.

Opinion | Once Again, A Trump-Sized Fear For COP

Bharti Mishra Nath | Friday November 08, 2024

The re-election of Trump, who has previously dismissed climate change as a hoax, is unlikely to be good news for COP.

"Unemployed": Chief Justice DY Chandrachud's Parting Dig At Trolls

Reported by Ashish Bhargava | Friday November 08, 2024, New Delhi

Outgoing Chief Justice DY Chandrachud - who demits office today - took a gentle dig at his many trolls, declaring, "I am, probably, one of the most trolled judges... and, in a lighter vein, am wondering what will happen from Monday?!"

To Curb Deaths, Tamil Nadu Declares Snakebite A Notifiable Disease

Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Friday November 08, 2024, Chennai

In a significant move to address the growing concern over such cases, the Tamil Nadu government has declared snakebite a notifiable disease under the Public Health Act.

With YouTube As Guide, UP Men Printed Rs 500 Notes On Rs 10 Stamp Paper

NDTV News Desk | Friday November 08, 2024

Two people were arrested for running a fake currency notes-making racket and circulating dummy notes worth Rs 30,000 in Uttar Pradesh's Sonbhadra district, officials said on Friday.

Poll Panel's Warning Amid Row Over Arvind Sawant's Shaina NC Comment

NDTV News Desk | Friday November 08, 2024, New Delhi

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar has condemned political leaders remarks against women and directed officials to deal sternly with violators, news agency ANI said Friday.

4 KYKL Terrorists Arrested For Kidnapping Train Driver In Manipur: Police

NDTV News Desk | Friday November 08, 2024, Imphal

Four members of the terrorist group Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) were arrested in Manipur's Imphal East district for kidnapping and assaulting a 23-year-old railway driver, the police said in a statement today.

On Probe Into Why He Wasn't Served <i>Samosa</i>, Himachal Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu Clarifies

On Probe Into Why He Wasn't Served Samosa, Himachal Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu Clarifies

Asian News International | Friday November 08, 2024, New Delhi

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday provided a clarification over the alleged "anti-government" action stating that the probe was into an issue of misbehaviour.

National Education Day 2024: Date, History, Significance And More

Edited by Nikhil Pandey | Friday November 08, 2024

National Education Day, celebrated every year on November 11 in honour of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, India's first Education Minister, emphasises the transformative power of education.

PM Modi Meets Jain Monk Ratnasundersuri Maharaj In Maharashtra

NDTV News Desk | Friday November 08, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today met Jain monk and Padma Bhushan awardee, Jainacharya Ratnasundersurishwarji Maharaj Saheb in Maharashtra's Dhule on the sidelines of this election rallies in the state.

Opinion | With Trump, Taliban Gets A Familiar Face In Washington

Kabir Taneja | Friday November 08, 2024

While Trump's gaze is not expected to land in this part of geography anytime soon-including on Bagram-his presidency will be a test for the Taliban's political and diplomatic acumen.