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Supreme Court Questions Centre On Maternity Leave Restrictions For Adoptive Mothers

Press Trust of India | Friday November 15, 2024, New Delhi

The Supreme Court has asked the Centre to explain the rationale behind a provision which entitles only those women, who adopt a child below the age of three months, to seek maternity leave benefits.

Top Court Issues Notices, Seeks Response Of UP Government In Remo D'Souza Cheating Case

Press Trust of India | Friday November 15, 2024, New Delhi

The Supreme Court on Thursday issued notices to the Uttar Pradesh government and Ghaziabad-based businessman Satyendra Tyagi in a cheating case involving ace Bollywood director and choreographer Remo D'Souza.

Opinion | Will Trump Try To Unite America? What His Nominations Tell Us

Ajay Kumar | Friday November 15, 2024

If you're looking for an insight that helps explain what happened in the US election and why it happened, consider this observation from a key player in US politics: "There is a difference between what offends people and what affects them."

"Congress Will...": Piyush Goyal's Prediction For Maharashtra Election

NDTV News Desk | Friday November 15, 2024, Mumbai

The Congress will be the "worst-performing" opposition party in next week's Maharashtra Assembly election, Union Minister Piyush Goyal declared to NDTV Friday.

Saudi Minister Cites India's Efforts In Fighting Land Degradation, Drought

Written by Mohd Asim | Friday November 15, 2024

As Saudi capital Riyadh gets ready to host the Conference of the Parties (COP16) of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), Dr Osama Faqeeha, Deputy Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture, has praised India's efforts.

Amit Shah's Helicopter Checked By Election Commission Officials In Maharashtra

Edited by Liu Chuen Chen | Friday November 15, 2024, New Delhi

Union home minister Amit Shah's bags were checked by Election Commission (EC) officials in Maharashtra's Hingoli district on Friday.

"Should Drown In Water": D Fadnavis Slams Trolls Over "Reels" Jab At Wife Amruta Fadnavis

NDTV News Desk | Friday November 15, 2024, Mumbai

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has hit out at Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar for comments critical of his wife, Amruta Fadnavis.

PM's Aircraft Hit By Technical Snag In Jharkhand, Air Force Plane Sent From Delhi

NDTV News Desk | Friday November 15, 2024, New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's aircraft suffered a technical snag at Deoghar in Jharkhand this afternoon. The aircraft will now have to remain at the airport in the city until the technical fault is fixed, causing a delay in the PM's return to Delhi.

The Last Few Hours Before 6 Dehradun Friends Died In Horrific Car Crash

NDTV News Desk | Friday November 15, 2024

An after-party joyride proved to be the last for a group of friends in Uttarakhand's Dehradun as their car rear-ended a truck at a speed of 100 km/hour, resulting in the death of six of them.

Rahul Gandhi Chopper Take-Off Delayed, Congress Complains To Election Body

Edited by Samiran Mishra | Friday November 15, 2024, Godda

Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, faced an unexpected delay today as his helicopter remained grounded in Jharkhand's Godda awaiting clearance from Air Traffic Control (ATC).

Indian Economy To Touch $7 Trillion Mark By 2031: Report

Indo-Asian News Service | Friday November 15, 2024, New Delhi

The Indian economy is expected to clock a medium-term growth of 6.7 per cent on average between fiscal 2025 and 2031, and touch the $7 trillion mark, according to a report by rating agency CRISIL.

Kanpur Zoo's Star Attraction, A Tiger That Once Killed 9 People, Dies At 19

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Friday November 15, 2024

A 19-year-old tiger died at the Kanpur Zoo on Wednesday due to age-related ailments, leaving staff and visitors in mourning. The majestic feline, Prashant, spent 11 years at the zoo, where he became a beloved member of the family.

India, China Defence Ministers To Meet, 1st High-Level Talks Post Disengagement

Reported by Vishnu Som | Friday November 15, 2024, New Delhi

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will meet Chinese counterpart Dong Jun - the first ministerial-level meeting since the two militaries disengaged in eastern Ladakh last month and India resumed patrolling in Depsang last week.

Video: With Dance And Dhol, PM Modi Receives A Traditional Welcome In Bihar

NDTV News Desk | Friday November 15, 2024, New Delhi

Wearing a white kurta and churidar with an olive-green ethnic jacket, PM Modi walked the red carpet on the beats of dhol and bells.

Opinion: The Fragile Trust We Place In AI Safety

Jibu Elias | Friday November 15, 2024

Who is responsible when an AI system causes harm? When algorithms make decisions that affect real lives, accountability cannot be an afterthought.