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After Maharashtra Polls, A Fresh Battle Brews For The Top Post

After Maharashtra Polls, A Fresh Battle Brews For The Top Post

Reported by Akhilesh Sharma, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Thursday November 14, 2024, Mumbai

"Complicated" is going to be the middle name of the assembly election in Maharashtra this year. But the state is bracing for an even tougher battle once the dust settles - one for the Chief Minister's chair.

Over 63% Employees In India Crave Recognition At Workplace, Report Shows

Over 63% Employees In India Crave Recognition At Workplace, Report Shows

Press Trust of India | Thursday November 14, 2024, Mumbai

Recognition from senior leaders and openness at work are the most important factors in fostering a positive workplace culture, with 63 per cent of employees emphasizing the value of acknowledgement from leadership, a report said on Thursday.

India Tests Latest Pinaka System As France, Armenia Line-Up To Buy Rockets

India Tests Latest Pinaka System As France, Armenia Line-Up To Buy Rockets

Written by Abhishek Chakraborty | Thursday November 14, 2024, New Delhi

Amid a rise in global demand for it, India today successfully completed the flight-test of its advanced guided weapon system Pinaka. During the test, the Pinaka system's range, accuracy, consistency and rate of fire were assessed.

Top Court To Hear Plea Over Fireball Use Against Elephants In West Bengal

Top Court To Hear Plea Over Fireball Use Against Elephants In West Bengal

Press Trust of India | Thursday November 14, 2024, New Delhi

The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear a plea seeking initiation of contempt proceedings for alleged violation of its orders asking the state authorities to desist from using fireballs to drive elephants that come near human habitation.

Delhi Primary Schools To Move To Online Classes Amid Severe Pollution

Delhi Primary Schools To Move To Online Classes Amid Severe Pollution

Edited by Debanish Achom | Thursday November 14, 2024, New Delhi

Primary schools in Delhi will switch to online learning mode from Friday due to severe air pollution in the national capital, Chief Minister Atishi announced in a post on X.

Reliance, Walt Disney Close $8.5 Billion Merger Of Indian Media Assets

Reliance, Walt Disney Close $8.5 Billion Merger Of Indian Media Assets

Reuters | Thursday November 14, 2024, New Delhi

Reliance Industries and Walt Disney on Thursday completed the $8.5 billion merger of their Indian media assets, which have been split into three divisions, with each unit having its own CEO.

Allahabad High Court Grants Bail To Former Samajwadi Party MLA Irfan Solanki In Arson Case

Allahabad High Court Grants Bail To Former Samajwadi Party MLA Irfan Solanki In Arson Case

Press Trust of India | Thursday November 14, 2024, Prayagraj

The Allahabad High Court on Thursday granted bail to former Samajwadi Party MLA Irfan Solanki but rejected his plea seeking a stay on conviction in a 2022 case of setting a house on fire in Kanpur.

Analysis: Should India Ban Social Media For Under-16s, Like Australia?

Analysis: Should India Ban Social Media For Under-16s, Like Australia?

Written by Bharti Mishra Nath | Thursday November 14, 2024

The Australian government's decision to ban social media for children below 16 through 'world-leading legislation' has renewed the conversation in India about a similar ban.

In Jharkhand's Jamtara, Hub Of Cyber Fraud, 2 Big Names Promise Change

In Jharkhand's Jamtara, Hub Of Cyber Fraud, 2 Big Names Promise Change

Written by Anurag Dwary | Thursday November 14, 2024, Ranchi

The first phase of the Jharkhand assembly election is over. Now, all eyes are on Jamtara, a region in the state notorious for cyber frauds, yet brimming with promises of change and development.

Bags Of Mallikarjun Kharge, Nana Patole, Uddhav Thackeray Checked Amid Luggage Row

Bags Of Mallikarjun Kharge, Nana Patole, Uddhav Thackeray Checked Amid Luggage Row

Reported by Radhika Ramaswamy, Edited by Liu Chuen Chen | Thursday November 14, 2024

Amid a controversy over the luggage of opposition leaders being examined, the bags of Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, the party's Maharashtra President Nana Patole and Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) chief Uddhav Thackeray were checked

GRAP 3 In Delhi Explained: What Is Banned, What Is Allowed

GRAP 3 In Delhi Explained: What Is Banned, What Is Allowed

NDTV News Desk | Thursday November 14, 2024, New Delhi

Delhi and its adjoining areas have been covered under a blanket of thick smog since last morning and the air quality has plummeted to the 'Severe' category and the air quality index reported over 400 in several areas.

AAP Councillor Mahesh Khinchi Wins Delhi Mayor Election

AAP Councillor Mahesh Khinchi Wins Delhi Mayor Election

Reported by Ravish Ranjan Shukla, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Thursday November 14, 2024

AAP Councillor Mahesh Khinchi Wins Delhi Mayor Election

"Didn't Run Away, Saved Some Cops": Rajasthan Candidate Who Hit Official

"Didn't Run Away, Saved Some Cops": Rajasthan Candidate Who Hit Official

Reported by Harsha Kumari Singh, Written by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Thursday November 14, 2024, Jaipur

Vehicles were set on fire, stones were thrown at cops - who retaliated with a lathi charge and a volley of tear gas shells - and a Rajasthan highway was blocked Thursday afternoon after police arrested ex-Congress leader Naresh Meena.

Construction Halted, Buses Restricted: Stricter Anti-Pollution Measures In Delhi

Construction Halted, Buses Restricted: Stricter Anti-Pollution Measures In Delhi

Edited by Debanish Achom | Thursday November 14, 2024, New Delhi

Delhi has enforced tighter rules to control air pollution after the air quality index, or AQI, reached the 'severe' category. All non-essential construction and demolition work are banned, among other actions.

Man, 19, And Minor, Detained For Alleged Gangrape Of Teen Girl In Indore

Man, 19, And Minor, Detained For Alleged Gangrape Of Teen Girl In Indore

Press Trust of India | Thursday November 14, 2024, Indore

A man and a minor boy were detained for allegedly raping a 15-year-old girl in Madhya Pradesh's Indore and filming the act, a police official said on Thursday.

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