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Ex Supreme Court Judge V Ramasubramanian Appointed Rights Panel Chief

Ex Supreme Court Judge V Ramasubramanian Appointed Rights Panel Chief

NDTV Newsdesk | Monday December 23, 2024

Retired Supreme Court judge V Ramasubramanian was on Monday appointed the new chairman of the National Human Rights Commission or NHRC, the nodal body which can inquire into violations of human rights by government or a public servant.

Amid Hoax Bomb Calls, Delhi Cops Train Teachers To Deal With Threats

Amid Hoax Bomb Calls, Delhi Cops Train Teachers To Deal With Threats

Press Trust of India | Monday December 23, 2024, New Delhi

With frequent hoax bomb threats triggering panic among school authorities, Delhi Police on Monday trained teachers and school staff in dealing with such crises, an official said.

Opinion | Finally, The Headline Bihar Has Been Waiting For

Opinion | Finally, The Headline Bihar Has Been Waiting For

Mayank Mishra | Monday December 23, 2024

The massive investment from the Adani Groupas well as from other companies such as NTPC Green, Ashoka Buildcon, Shree Cements, NHPC, Coca-Cola, and Haldiramcan help the state make a quantum leap.

Maoist Leader, Carrying Rs 25 Lakh Bounty, Arrested In Chhattisgarh

Maoist Leader, Carrying Rs 25 Lakh Bounty, Arrested In Chhattisgarh

Press Trust of India | Monday December 23, 2024, Kanker

A senior Maoist leader, carrying a reward of Rs 25 lakh on his head, has been arrested by security forces in Chhattisgarh's Kanker district, a senior police official said on Monday.

Foreign Minister S Jaishankar To Visit US From December 24 To 29

Foreign Minister S Jaishankar To Visit US From December 24 To 29

Press Trust of India | Monday December 23, 2024, New Delhi

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will pay a six-day visit to the US beginning Tuesday.

Simultaneous Polls Bill 12th To Be Sent To Joint Parliamentary Panel Since 2015

Simultaneous Polls Bill 12th To Be Sent To Joint Parliamentary Panel Since 2015

Press Trust of India | Monday December 23, 2024, New Delhi

The two bills that lay down legal framework to hold simultaneous polls in the country are latest in the series of draft laws to be referred to a joint committee of Parliament since 2015.

Budget 2025 To Be Presented On Saturday, Stock Markets To Remain Open For Trading

Budget 2025 To Be Presented On Saturday, Stock Markets To Remain Open For Trading

Press Trust of India | Monday December 23, 2024, New Delhi

Stock markets will remain open for trading on February 1, Saturday, when Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents the Union Budget, bourses BSE and NSE said on Monday.

How To Tax Popcorn? Government's GST Formula Sparks Debate

How To Tax Popcorn? Government's GST Formula Sparks Debate

Reuters | Monday December 23, 2024, New Delhi

Centre's move to tax popcorn differently based on its sugar or spice content has sparked a debate, with two former government economic advisers questioning the tax system introduced in 2017.

Software Engineer Loses Rs 11.8 Crore To "Digital Arrest" Scam In Bengaluru

Software Engineer Loses Rs 11.8 Crore To "Digital Arrest" Scam In Bengaluru

Press Trust of India | Monday December 23, 2024, Bengaluru

A 39-year-old software engineer became a victim to a "digital arrest" scam and lost Rs 11.8 crore when fraudsters impersonating police officials claimed that his Aadhaar card was being misused to open bank accounts for money laundering, police said.

He Slit Throats Of His 2 Stepbrothers While Dropping Them To School In Assam

He Slit Throats Of His 2 Stepbrothers While Dropping Them To School In Assam

Reported by Ratnadip Choudhury, Edited by Raunaq Lekhi | Monday December 23, 2024, New Delhi

A man has been charged for killing his 2 stepbrothers in Assam after the victims' bodies were discovered on December 21 in Santopara, Tangla, Udalguri district. The throats of both the victims had been cut, according to officials.

Opinion | Milei, Trump, Erdogan: The Three Radicals Of 2024

Opinion | Milei, Trump, Erdogan: The Three Radicals Of 2024

Dinesh Narayanan | Monday December 23, 2024

Whether unconventional leaders have been good or bad for their countries is debatable, but they definitely change the course of history.

Rahul Gandhi Meets Maharashtra Dalit Activist's Family, BJP Says "Drama"

Rahul Gandhi Meets Maharashtra Dalit Activist's Family, BJP Says "Drama"

Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose | Monday December 23, 2024, Mumbai

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi today visited Maharashtra's Parbhani today and met the family of a Dalit activist who died in custody.

"Jealous" Man Steals Rs 1.2 Crore From Elder Brother's House In Hyderabad

"Jealous" Man Steals Rs 1.2 Crore From Elder Brother's House In Hyderabad

NDTV News Desk | Monday December 23, 2024

He barged into his brother's house with axes, knives sickles and a 'gun', the plan was to steal gold, and silver ornaments because of jealousy resulting from his brother's successful business.

Video: 17-Feet-Long Python, Weighing Nearly 100 Kg, Found In Assam

Video: 17-Feet-Long Python, Weighing Nearly 100 Kg, Found In Assam

Monday December 23, 2024

A 17-feet-long python, weighing nearly 100 kg, was found in Assam's Silchar last week. The reptile was the largest ever to be discovered in human habitat in the Barak Valley.

More Than Half Of Kolkata's Iconic Yellow Taxis To Be Off Roads In 2025, Here's Why

More Than Half Of Kolkata's Iconic Yellow Taxis To Be Off Roads In 2025, Here's Why

Indo-Asian News Service | Monday December 23, 2024

As per records of the state transport department currently there are around 7,000 registered yellow taxis in the state.

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