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Swearing-In Ceremony Of New BJP Government To Be Held In Panchkula On 15 October

Press Trust of India | Friday October 11, 2024, Chandigarh

The swearing-in ceremony of the new BJP government in Haryana is likely to be held in Panchkula on October 15.

Pune Cops Make First Arrest In Gang-Rape Case, 2 Accused Still Missing

Press Trust of India | Friday October 11, 2024, Pune

A week after a woman was allegedly raped by three men on Pune city's outskirts, police have made the first arrest, officials said on Friday, a breakthrough coming after nearly 700 cops worked on the case and scanned hours of CCTV footage.

51 First-Time MLAs Among 90 Members Elected To J&K Assembly

Press Trust of India | Friday October 11, 2024, Srinagar

There are 51 first-time MLAs among the 90 members elected to the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly in the first polls held for the Union Territory's legislature.

Updates: Air India Express Flight Lands Safely After Facing Mid-Air Snag Near Trichy Airport

Edited by Nikita Sharma | Friday October 11, 2024

An Air India Express flight going from Tiruchirappalli to Sharjah has landed safely at the Tiruchirappalli airport after facing a hydraulic failure.

After Big Row Over 'Eviction', Atishi Finally Allotted Chief Minister's House

NDTV News Desk | Friday October 11, 2024

The escalating face-off between the AAP and the Centre over the alleged eviction of Atishi from the Delhi chief minister's residence seemed set to end with a whimper with the Public Works Department formally allotting the bungalow to her on Friday.

After Mid-Air Scare, Air India Express Flight Lands Safely In Trichy

Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Friday October 11, 2024

An Air India Express flight which reported a hydraulic failure shortly after take-off from the Tiruchirappalli airport in Tamil Nadu has landed safely.

"Ties Can't Be...": India Rejects Trudeau's Claim As PMs Come Face-To-Face In Laos

Reported by Kadambini Sharma, Edited by Abhishek Chakraborty | Friday October 11, 2024, Vientiane, Laos

India today strongly rejected claims made by Canadian PM Justin Trudeau that "safety of Canadians" was discussed when he came face-to-face with Prime Minister Modi in Laos, on the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit. The two leaders exchanged greetings.

Opinion | Humanities' Unexpected Rise In The Digital Age

Shadma Shaikh | Friday October 11, 2024

While technology and innovation will always be crucial, a purely technical perspective is insufficient. A deep understanding of social sciences is essential for meaningful progress.

Rajasthan Bought 1,500 Scooters For Girl Students. A Year On, They Are Turning To Scrap

Reported by Harsha Kumari Singh | Friday October 11, 2024

More than 1,500 brand new scooters purchased so that meritorious girls from poor families could continue their higher education are slowly turning to scrap in two colleges in Banswara in southern Rajasthan.

16-Year-Old Dalit Girl, Raped By Man In UP, Dies During Treatment: Cops

Press Trust of India | Friday October 11, 2024, Pratapgarh

A 16-year-old Dalit girl who was allegedly raped by a man in Pratapgarh has died during treatment at a hospital, police said on Friday.

Opinion | India Can Do A Lot With BRICS - If It Doesn't Let China Run The Show

Syed Zubair Ahmed | Friday October 11, 2024

China and Russia are pushing BRICS to become a decidedly anti-West bloc. The recent inclusion of anti-West Iran, at their behest, is a case in point.

Noel Tata Takes Over From Ratan Tata. Know The Tata Family Ancestry And History

Written by Abhishek Chakraborty | Friday October 11, 2024, New Delhi

Founded in 1868, Tatas have become one of largest and most diverse global conglomerates. It is a name heard in almost every home in India and tens of millions overseas.

PM Modi's Principal Secretary Chairs High-Level Meet On Delhi Air Pollution

Press Trust of India | Friday October 11, 2024, New Delhi

PK Mishra, principal secretary to the prime minister, on Friday, expressed concern over the slow progress in clearing landfill sites and delays in implementing waste-to-energy projects in the national capital.

Torn Notes, Apps: How Cartel Behind Delhi's Biggest Drug Bust Mixed Low And High Tech

Reported by Mukesh Singh Sengar | Friday October 11, 2024

The cartel behind Delhi's biggest drug busts totalling over Rs 7,000 crore combined low-tech methods as well as modern ones to avoid detection and ensure the consignments reached the intended recipients.

Bill Gates Pays Tribute To Ratan Tata: "His Loss Will Be Felt Around The World"

Edited by Bhavya Sukheja | Friday October 11, 2024

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates expressed his condolences on the death of Ratan Tata, a "visionary leader whose dedication to improving lives left an indelible mark on India - and the world".