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SC dissatisfied with Centre’s response on Lokpal matter, asks it to file a new affidavit

Apex court wants central government to provide all details related to the appointment of Lokpal search committee in its new affidavit.

US officials refuse comment on reports about attack on 26/11 convict David Headley

Reports say Headley suffered serious injuries and was rushed to a hospital in Chicago after being attacked by two inmates.

IIT Delhi’s older alumni are leaving wills in the name of their alma mater

US-based construction firm owner pledges property worth a million dollars, authorities say the start of a new trend.

How police tracked children sold from Missionaries of Charity and ensured a happy ending

While four children have been traced, three others are yet to be. Police, however, suspect several more children may have been sold.

On first trip by an Indian PM to Rwanda, Modi announces Kigali high commission

PM Modi is also set to visit a memorial set up in memory of the victims of the 1994 genocide.

Govt forms 2 high-level panels to tackle mob violence & lynching

Move comes after Supreme Court asked govt to enact a law to deal with the issue

Price of sanitary pads won’t change much despite zero GST. Here’s why

Earlier, the government would pay input credit. But now, since the final product is not taxed, manufacturers will have to add it to the cost of the pads.

Mehul Choksi wants non-bailable warrants against him quashed, cites fear of mob lynching

He fears threat from his former employees, debtors and also from jail staff and inmates, in case he's brought back.

Photos of Alwar lynching victim ‘do not indicate’ he would die within hours

Autopsy report says Rakbar Khan died due to fractures in his ribs caused by thrashing; police took 3 hours to take him to hospital.

Home ministry seeks report from Rajasthan government on Alwar lynching

A high-level committee has been set up to probe allegations of delay against the Alwar police in taking the victim to hospital.

On Camera

Deepika Padukone isn’t faking her pregnancy. Internet ‘critics’ need a refresher on biology

One of the comments on her recent picture, read: “She is not able to do the role of a pregnant woman properly”. It's a nasty cocktail of misogyny and an ignorance of basic human biology.

Noida International Airport, Delhi NCR’s 2nd, delayed. To begin operations by April 2025

According to a statement by the airport, commercial operations likely to begin next year 'in view of the current construction status'. It was supposed to commence operations by 2024 end.

India’s 15-yr quest for anti-tank missile: Israeli Spike, DRDO option, back to US for Javelin talks

Recent high-profile visit was of US National Security Adviser this month during which a number of key issues, including military cooperation, was discussed by both sides.

Modi’s new universe: the normal irritants of democracy & awkward chai with Rahul Gandhi

Changed reality for Modi govt in its 3rd innings is by no means rise of a new phenomenon. It's a return to old normal where even majorities had to routinely wrestle with storied million mutinies.