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Jammus Ajay Gupta arrested in Goa club fire case
PANAJI/NEW DELHI, Dec 10: A Delhi court on Wednesday refused to give any interim protection from arrest to Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, owners of the ill-fated Goa nightclub who fled to Thailand, as their partner was held in connection with the fire incident that killed 25 people last weekend. In the court, the Luthras lawyer refuted allegations that they had fled, claiming the trip was for a business meeting and argued that the brothers are only licensees, not the actual [] The post Jammus Ajay Gupta arrested in Goa club fire case appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
JKIMPARD, CBC organise workshop on Development of Capacity Building Plans for Govt Deptts
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 10: Jammu & Kashmir Institute of Management, Public Administration and Rural Development (JKIMPARD) in collaboration with Capacity Building Commission (CBC) New Delhi organized one day workshop on Development of Capacity Building Plans (DCBPs) for Government departments of Jammu and Kashmir at Convention Centre here. The workshop was e-inaugurated by Chairperson, CBC, Radha Chauhan. Commissioner Secretary, GAD and Information, M Raju; Director, J&K IMPARD, Rehana Batul; Principal Advisor (States), CBC, Chandralekha Mukherjee; faculty members of JKIMPARD and [] The post JKIMPARD, CBC organise workshop on Development of Capacity Building Plans for Govt Deptts appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Labour Min inks initial pact with Microsoft
NEW DELHI, Dec 10: The Ministry of Labour & Employment on Wednesday inked an initial pact with Microsoft to strengthen job opportunities, artificial intelligence skilling, and workforce readiness in the country. This collaboration represents a major step in expanding employment linkages, scaling AI-led skilling, and preparing Indias workforce for global opportunities, according to a ministry statement. The ministry has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Microsoft in the presence of Union Minister for Labour & Employment Mansukh Mandaviya and [] The post Labour Min inks initial pact with Microsoft appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
US trade representative says India's offer 'best-ever received' as both teams huddle
US trade representative Jamieson Greer highlighted India's est-ever offers in ongoing trade talks, calling the nation a ough nut to crack due to resistance on certain agricultural imports. Senior US officials are in New Delhi to advance negotiations for a mutually beneficial trade agreement, with India now seen as a viable alternative market for US commodities.
Has tweak in batting stance hampered Gills T20 game?
New Delhi, Dec 10: To be or not to be could well be the dilemma in Shubman Gills mind as he crisscrosses formats, having tweaked his technique from an unorthodox style to a more classical one that is not quite yielding the returns he may have envisaged in T20 Internationals. Gill, who produced a coming-of-age []
Bomb Hoax At Multiple Delhi Schools
The Delhi Fire Services (DFS) had earlier confirmed receiving information about a threat at Lovely Public School in Laxmi Nagar, while Delhi Police had said that The Indian School in Sadiq Nagar and DPS RK Puram also received similar emails.
Will amend norms, allow mist sprays on hight rises: says Delhi CM
PM panel meets to select new CIC, Rahul gives dissent note
PTI New Delhi The committee headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to select the new Chief Information Commissioner met here on Wednesday and is learnt to have decided on the appointment of CIC and eight Information Commissioners, with Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi apparently giving a dissent note. The meeting that lasted [] The post PM panel meets to select new CIC, Rahul gives dissent note appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Intl Janmangal convention at New Delhi tomorrow
PTI New Delhi The mass movement One fast every month (fasting once a month, on every 7th) will be launched on December 12 13 under the guidance of Swami Ramdev and Jain saint Acharya Prasanna Sagar Maharaj at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi Lakhs of people from India and across the world have started joining [] The post Intl Janmangal convention at New Delhi tomorrow appeared first on The Navhind Times .
625 stolen phones worth 1 cr. recovered by Delhi Police
WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine to be held in New Delhi
The visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin was strategically significant for both countries. Right since the war in Ukraine started, Moscow has been facing Western pressures through sanctions and campaigns to isolate Russia. New Delhi has also been under pressure to condemn Russia on international platforms, reduce its oil purchase from that country and then [] The post India and Russia stand close appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Chinese national sent back to Delhi from Kashmir
A Chinese national, apprehended for visiting Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh without proper authorization, has been sent back to New Delhi. The 29-year-old tourist allegedly violated visa norms by traveling to restricted areas after arriving on a visa permitting only specific Buddhist pilgrimage sites. He was questioned for several days before his return.
PM-led panel meets to select new CIC, Rahul gives dissent
New Delhi, Dec 10 : The committee headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to select the new Chief Information Commissioner met here on Wednesday and is learnt to have decided on the appointment of CIC and eight Information Commissioners, with Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi apparently giving a dissent note. The meeting [] The post PM-led panel meets to select new CIC, Rahul gives dissent appeared first on Northlines .
Shah, Rahul clash in Lok Sabha over voter fraud, Opposition walks out
Congress defeat in polls due to its leadership, not EVMs or vote chori, says Shah New Delhi: Opposition members walked out of the Lok Sabha on Wednesday after a heated exchange between Union home minister Amit Shah and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi during a debate on electoral reforms and the ongoing Special Intensive Revision [] The post Shah, Rahul clash in Lok Sabha over voter fraud, Opposition walks out appeared first on Northlines .
EU, US trade pacts progressing, says Piyush Goyal
India's trade talks with the European Union and the United States are moving forward. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal expressed confidence in early agreements. A US team is currently in New Delhi for discussions. Negotiations with Chile and Oman are also nearing completion. India is also pursuing trade pacts with Qatar and Israel.
Centre includes nine J&K blocks in development push
New Delhi, Dec 10:The Union Ministry of Planning has informed the Lok Sabha that it has included nine blocks from Jammu and Kashmir in its Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP) list, targeting improved governance in underdeveloped areas. The ABP was launched in January-2023 that covers a total of 513 blocks across India as an extension of [] The post Centre includes nine J&K blocks in development push appeared first on Northlines .
Indias citizens working towards creating Aatma-Nirbhar, Viksit Bharat: LG Sinha
Attends HRDS Indias Veer Savarkar International Impact Award in New Delhi Jammu: Savarkar, the valiant son of Mother India endured tremendous hardship but every moment of his life was dedicated to freedom and development of this soil. Today, people of India are working towards creating a Strong, Aatma-Nirbhar and Viksit Bharat, in line with Veer []
Goa nightclub fire: Delhi Court denies interim relief to Luthra brothers
Goa nightclub owners Gaurav Luthra and Saurabh Luthra sought anticipatory bail in a Delhi court. They were booked in a criminal case after a fire at their club killed 25 people. The court refused interim relief. Non-bailable warrants have been issued against them in Goa. The court questioned the maintainability of their plea as they are not in India.
After Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan, Salman Khan makes this BIG move, approaches...
Salman Khan has urged the Delhi High Court to issue directions restraining several named and unnamed (John Doe) defendants from exploiting his name, image, voice, likeness, dialogues, mannerisms and other attributes that form part of his persona.
Curb sale of bricks and sand roadside
At 259, capital records its best air quality since Nov
Govt orders fire safety checks in pubs, restaurants, hotels
Shops in Mayapuri industrial area piling vehicular parts on roads again, DPCC informs green tribunal
After Goa fire tragedy, Delhi launches citywide crackdown
PTI New Delhi All Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) zonal officers have been asked to prepare a detailed list of hotels, restaurants and bars operating without valid licences, with a warning that such establishments will face immediate shutdown and penalties once the five-day report is submitted. After the final report is received, strict action will [] The post After Goa fire tragedy, Delhi launches citywide crackdown appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Father of student who died by suicide meets CM
Sex, Lies & Videotape: Cops At Receiving End
Goa nightclub fire: MEA considering Goa govt's request to revoke passports of co-owners
A Delhi court refused to give any interim protection from arrest to the duo, while their partner was held in connection with the fire incident
Revanth Leaves for Delhi, Likely To Meet AICC Leaders
CM to brief high command on summit gains, state politics and poll preparedness
IndiGo chairman apologises for flight chaos, announces expert team to prevent future disruptions
NEW DELHI: IndiGo s top management has broken its silence on the massive travel chaos earlier this month, with Chairman of InterGlobe Aviation Limited, Vikram Singh Mehta, issuing a public apology and announcing corrective steps to prevent such disruptions in the future. In a 7.43-minute video released on Wednesday, Mehta apologised repeatedly for the ordeal faced by passengers and denied allegations that the crisis was engineered or mishandled deliberately. The Board has decided it will involve external technical experts to work with the management and help identify the root causes and ensure corrective action so that this level of disruption never occurs again, he said. He dismissed accusations that the airline manipulated the situation, influenced the government, compromised safety or sidelined the Board. These claims are incorrect, he said, adding that IndiGo complied with all pilot fatigue management rules. IndiGo has followed the Pilot Fatigue Rules (FDTL) as they came into effect We did not attempt to bypass them. Message from Vikram Singh Mehta, Chairman and Non-Executive Independent Director of IndiGo pic.twitter.com/sySacxlFq0 IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) December 10, 2025 Mehta explained that the breakdown began on December 3. An unexpected chain of events led to large-scale flight cancellations. This continued into 4th and 5th December Many missed important family events, business commitments, medical appointments and international connections. Baggage was delayed or misdirected, he said. I know how much distress this caused. I want to say, very simply and very clearly. We are sorry! He outlined a combination of internal issues and external triggers such as minor technical glitches, winter schedule changes, adverse weather, system congestion and the transition to updated crew rostering rules. This is not an excuse. This is simply the truth, he stressed. Mehta said he delayed speaking publicly as the airline prioritised restoring operations. As of Wednesday, IndiGo had stabilised operations, operating more than 1,900 flights and reconnecting all 138 destinations, with on-time performance back to normal. He rejected claims that the Board was disengaged, saying it had been monitoring developments for months. Following the first day of the disruptions, we held an emergency board meeting and set up a crisis management group The crisis management team has been meeting every day, he said. The airline, he added, had focused on restoring operations, supporting passengers, maintaining transparent communication and preventing any repeat of the situation. Calling the episode a stain on IndiGos reputation, Mehta admitted failures but promised improvement. The Company has erred. There is no denying this. It has now to build back your trust. This will not be easy. It will depend on actions not words. It will be a journey.
Delhi HC begins monitoring of remission and premature release policy implementation
2 Chinese nationals, 28 others in CBIs Rs 1k cr crypto scam chargesheet
Govt steps up road safety measures to halve crashes by 2030
Civil Aviation Ministry creates oversight team to monitor IndiGo flight disruptions
NEW DELHI: The Civil Aviation Ministry has formed an eight-member oversight team to monitor airports across the country after large-scale disruptions by IndiGo left thousands of passengers stranded . The team, drawn entirely from the DGCAs administration department, will track airline operations and passenger welfare on a daily basis. The DGCA members on the team include Captain Vikram Sharma, Deputy Chief Flight Operations Inspector; Captain Kapil Mangalik, Senior Flight Operations Inspector (SFOI); Capt V P Singh (SFOI); Apoorva Agarwal (SFOI); Swati Loomba (SFOI); Aman Suhag (SFOI); Nitya Jain (FOI); and Capt N J Singh (FOI). Two officers will be stationed daily at IndiGos corporate office in Gurugram to examine key operational parameters such as fleet strength, crew utilisation, pilots under training, network planning, unplanned leave, the number of affected sectors, and availability of standby crew in both cockpit and cabin. Another two officers Aishveer Singh, Deputy Director, and Mani Bhushan, Senior Statistical Officer will also be posted at the Gurugram office to track cancellation data, refund status on airline and OTA platforms, on-time performance, passenger compensation, and baggage return. Both the teams will submit a daily report by 6 pm to Joint Director General (Administration) DGCA, Harish Kumar Vashisth and the Joint Director General, Jai Prakash Pandey. Meanwhile, the aviation regulator has summoned IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers to appear on Thursday, December 11, with a comprehensive report on the flight disruptions, action taken and recruitment plans. Nearly 250 flights were cancelled on Wednesday, while around 1,900 were operated.
Chinese National Sent Back to Delhi for Illegal Entry into Jammu Kashmir
SRINAGAR: A Chinese national was deported from Srinagar on Wednesday after authorities found that he had entered Jammu and Kashmir without a valid visa permitting travel to the Union Territory, officials said. The individual, identified as Congtai, was intercepted by local police after it came to notice that his visa conditions did not allow entry []
Watch: Deepavali added to UNESCO heritage list, 16th element from India
Indias Deepavali has been officially inscribed on UNESCOs Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity during a landmark session at Delhis Red Fort.
As India enters pivotal trade talks with the United States, experts are advising a careful approach regarding the potential reduction of tariffs on American agricultural exports. There is a recommendation for New Delhi to hold off on any commitments until the US Supreme Court has ruled on tariff authority.
Italys Dy PM & FM in Delhi: Jaishankar-Tajani discuss defence, space, culture & global issues
NEW DELHI: Of the 265 complaints received on the SHe-Box portal, which serves as a unified platform for women across the country to file complaints of sexual harassment, 85 complaints have been disposed of, the centre informed the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. In a written reply, Minister of State for Women and Child Development, Savitri Thakur, said, the ministry had launched the SHe-Box portal, which encompassed various provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, 2013 (SH Act), to provide a publicly available centralised repository of information related to Internal Committees (ICs) and Local Committees (LCs) formed across the country, whether in government or private sector. The portal receives complaints related to sexual harassment from women whether they work in the organised or unorganised and whether in public or private sector. The SH Act mandates the appropriate government to monitor the implementation of the Act and maintain data on the number of cases filed and disposed of. SHe-Box is not a mechanism for statutory or regulatory oversight, but to provide a centralised online system to facilitate dissemination of information about the ICs and LCs constituted at various workplaces so that any aggrieved woman may file a complaint in a secure and hassle free manner and track its progress. Any complaint filed on the SHe-Box portal reaches directly to the IC of the workplace concerned or LC of the district, as the case may be. Except the Chairperson of theIC, no other person is able to see the details or nature of the complaint. The portal also provides for designating a nodal officer for every workplace for its effective functioning and management. They play a pivotal role as bridge for the employer, the Internal Committee/ Local Committee and the complainant in their respective workplaces by ensuring timely action on the complaints and regular updation of the data and related information on the portal, which are essential from the point of view of ensuring statutory compliance. To ensure timely disposal of complaints, which is essential for compliance with the provisions of the SH Act, the WCD ministry has implemented several measures,the minister said. These measures include displaying freeze messages on the dashboard and sending regular reminders to nodal officers and IC Presiding officers / LC chairpersons via emails and mobile phone messages. To streamline the process of filing and tracking sexual harassment complaints on portal and to enhance the portal's user-friendliness and provide an improved experience for users across thecountry, a multilingual support feature has been introduced. Also, complainants can track the status of their complaints in real-time, receiving updates on the progress and any actions taken. This transparency helps to ensure accountability and prompt resolution, she added.
Hotels, Restaurants Should Install Mist Spray Systems to Tackle Air Pollution: Delhi CM
Gupta said mist spray and fogging systems could significantly bring down particulate matter levels while using far less water than traditional anti-smog guns.
Watch: IndiGo crisis deepens: Court orders payout, DGCA launches audit
The Delhi High Court has ordered IndiGo to immediately compensate passengers stranded during the recent mass flight disruptions, citing DGCA rules on cancellations and delays. The Court criticized fare spikes and passenger distress, while the DGCA launched an intensive audit and summoned CEO Pieter Elbers. A high-level committee will investigate manpower issues, crew rostering, and compliance failures behind the operational collapse.
Speeches of Delhi riots accused triggered violence, choked essential supplies, police tells SC
Supreme Court reserves judgment on the matter, setting a December 18 deadline for written submissions
Four people arrested for duping Delhi resident in investment scam
Elderly sexual offender arrested after jumping parole in 2021
US Officials Delhi trip takes trade negotiations into a decisive stage
A mutually beneficial deal appears to be in sight after a tortuous journey By K Raveendran Trade negotiations between Washington and New Delhi have moved into a critical phase as senior American trade officials arrive in India with the stated intention of clearing the final hurdles to a long-discussed agreement. The presence of Deputy [] The post US Officials Delhi trip takes trade negotiations into a decisive stage appeared first on Northlines .
Several schools in city get hoax bomb threat emails
Delhi Metro Becomes Messenger for Womens Health in New Awareness Drive
Jairam Ramesh accuses Centre of distorting history during Vande Mataram debate in Rajya Sabha
NEW DELHI: Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the home minister, and the ruling party during the Rajya Sabha debate on the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram , accusing them of deliberately distorting historical facts for political gain. Ramesh said the debate exposed far too little history in our politics and far too much politics in our history, claiming the ruling party aimed to malign Indias first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. Those who have spoken from the other side wanted to be historians, but they have become distorions, he said. Citing historical records, Ramesh said the decision to adopt a shorter version of Vande Mataram was collectively made by the Congress Working Committee, which included leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, Maulana Azad, Rabindranath Tagore, and Jawaharlal Nehru. He highlighted letters exchanged between leaders, including Subhas Chandra Bose, Rajendra Prasad, Tagore, and Nehru, to underline that concerns around Vande Mataram were part of legitimate political deliberations. Ramesh noted that Dr Rajendra Prasad wrote to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in 1937 about worries regarding Vande Mataram and requested the Congress Working Committee take a stand. Was it appeasement? Are you accusing Rajendra Prasad and Sardar Patel of appeasement? he asked. He also referenced a 1927 press statement by Tagore, who had advised the CWC to adopt the first two stanzas of the song as the national anthem. The Congress leader accused the government of insulting Tagore while targeting Nehru, saying, Why is the government making this Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay vs Tagore? They wanted to insult Nehru, but they ended up insulting Tagore. He added, A lot has been said, the aim of this debate is to malign Nehru. You are insulting people who sacrificed their lives for the nation. Meanwhile, CPI MP P. Sandosh Kumar called for a special discussion on the contributions of Gandhi, Nehru, and Ambedkar in Parliament. He said the Vande Mataram debate could have been a healthy discussion, but Prime Minister Modis opening remarks had made it controversial.
NEW DELHI: The Delhi Police on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that activist Sharjeel Imam's speeches can be attributed to other accused and can be used as evidence against them in the February 2020 Delhi riots. Additional Solicitor General S V Raju, appearing for the Delhi Police, submitted before a bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and N V Anjaria that all participants are liable for each other's acts in a conspiracy. Acts of one conspirator can be attributed to others. Sharjeel Imam's speeches can be attributed to Umar Khalid. Sharjeel Imam's case will be considered as evidence against the others, Raju told the bench. The ASG argued that Khalid deliberately planned to leave Delhi before the riots took place as he wanted to deflect responsibility. Raju said the planning was done by Khalid and it has been misstated that he was not the administrator of a WhatsApp group related to the riots. The top court reserved its judgment after hearing all the lawyers and directed them to submit written arguments, charts, and others by December 18. Seeking bail in the case, Imam had expressed anguish before the apex court over being labelled a dangerous intellectual terrorist, without a full-fledged trial or a single conviction. I would like to say that I am not a terrorist, as I have been called by the respondent (police). I am not an anti-national as called by the State. I am a citizen of this country, a citizen by birth and I have not been convicted for any offence till now, senior advocate Siddhartha Dave, representing Imam, said. He had contended that Imam was arrested on January 28, 2020, which was before the communal violence that rocked Northeast Delhi, for his speeches that alone cannot constitute the offence of criminal conspiracy in the riots case. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for Khalid, submitted that his client was not in Delhi when the riots broke out in February 2020 and that he cannot be kept incarcerated as if to say that I will punish you for your protests. Senior advocate Abhishek Singhvi, appearing for Gulfisha Fatima, told the court that the activist has spent under six years in incarceration and termed the delay in the trial astonishing and unprecedented. Strongly opposing the bail pleas of Khalid, Imam, and others, the Delhi Police said the February 2020 riots were not spontaneous, but an orchestrated, pre-planned and well-designed attack on India's sovereignty. Khalid, Imam, Fatima, Meeran Haider, and Shifa Ur Rehman have been booked under the stringent anti-terror law Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA), and provisions of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for allegedly being the masterminds of the riots, which left 53 people dead and more than 700 injured. According to Section 16 of the UAPA, Whoever commits a terrorist act shall, if such act has resulted in the death of any person, be punishable with death or imprisonment for life, and shall also be liable to fine. The violence erupted during widespread protests against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) and the National Register of Citizens (NRC). The accused have moved the apex court challenging the Delhi High Court's September 2 order denying them bail in the larger conspiracy case of the February 2020 riots.
US abruptly postpones H-1B visa interviews: Thousands of Indian applicants in limbo
New Delhi: Pre-scheduled interviews of thousands of H-1B visa applicants slated for later this month in India have been abruptly postponed by several months, apparently to scrutinise their social media posts and online profiles. Some of the applicants, whose visa appointments were scheduled next week, have received e-mails from US immigration authorities informing them that Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
VHP flags pressure on judiciary, seeks debate on minority status at Delhi meet
LG Sinha Attends HRDS Indias Veer Savarkar International Impact Award In New Delhi
Jammu, Dec 10: Savarkar, the valiant son of Mother India endured tremendous hardship but every moment of his life was dedicated to freedom and development of this soil. Today, people of India are working towards creating a Strong, Aatma-Nirbhar and Viksit Bharat, in line with Veer Savarkars vision, the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Wednesday. He was speaking at the Veer Savarkar International Impact Award, organised by High-range Rural Development Society (HRDS India), in New Delhi. In his address, [] The post LG Sinha Attends HRDS Indias Veer Savarkar International Impact Award In New Delhi appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Bollywood actor Salman Khan moves Delhi HC for protection of personality rights
Salman Khan has approached the Delhi High Court seeking protection of his personality rights, requesting a ban on the unauthorised use of his name, image, and likeness. The plea will be heard by Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora
Indias offers are the best, but there is resistance on row crops: USTR
New Delhi says it will not bend on its sensitivities on GM crops, meat, dairy; the trade pact has to be worked around it
Cargo trains sought to boost horticulture exports from Tadipatri to Delhi, Mumbai
A dedicated rail link from Tadipatri will improve logistics, cut transit delays, and help farmers and exporters access larger markets more efficiently, says Collector
Jailed activist Umar Khalid seeks 16 days interim bail to attend sisters wedding
Delhi: Former JNU student leader Umar Khalidsought 16 days of interim bail to attend his sisters wedding on December 27. He has moved a Delhi court to grant him bail from December 14 to 29. The Additional Sessions Judge Sameer Bajpat will hear the application on Thursday, December 11, at the Karkardooma Court. Previously, he Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Thoothukudi likely to get flights to Mumbai, Delhi soon
After Privacy Lapses, Delhi Mandates Separate Areas For Women In Night Shelters
As Delhi reels under its coldest December spell in years, with night temperatures crashing below 5 degrees Celsius and a brutal cold wave gripping the capital, over 46,000 homeless people fight for survival on its streets
US receives best ever offers from India, says USTR; two-day talks begin
India and the US are holding trade talks in New Delhi. US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer noted India's best-ever offers for a trade agreement. Both nations aim to finalize a mutually beneficial pact. This is crucial as the US has imposed steep tariffs on Indian goods. Negotiations are progressing towards a bilateral trade agreement.
Rahul, Shah trade barbs in LS; LoP challenges HM for debate on his vote chori pressers
New Delhi, Dec 10 (PTI) Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday challenged Home Minister Amit Shah to debate with him on his three press conferences in which the Congress leader alleged vote chori by the BJP in collusion with the Election Commission. Fiery exchanges were witnessed in the Lok Sabha with Shah and Gandhi trading barbs. With Shah attacking the Congress and the Opposition while participating in a debate on election reforms, Gandhi hit back and challenged Shah to counter his arguments. I had asked a question yesterday. For the first time in Indias history,
Nightclub fire: Delhi court grants transit remand of Ajay Gupta to Goa Police
Delhis Saket Court has granted a 36-hour transit remand of Ajay Gupta to Goa Police in connection with the nightclub fire that killed 25 people. Gupta, who was arrested in Delhi, will be taken to Goa for further investigation. Meanwhile, two other accused have fled to Thailand as the probe intensifies
Former IG Amitabh Thakur held by Lucknow police in fraud case in Deoria
LUCKNOW: Former IG and Chief of Azad Adhikar Sena Amitabh Thakur was picked up by Uttar Pradesh Police from SitapurMaholi border while he was on his way to Delhi from Lucknow on Wednesday. Police officers in plain clothes boarded the train and took him off in connection with an alleged case of fraud and cheating to secure an industrial plot in Deoria by misusing his official position in 1999. Police action came after the ex-cop did not cooperate with the investigation. Amitabh Thakur and his wife Nutan Thakurs X accounts have also been suspended. The case began after Sanjay Sharma of Rajajipuram filed a complaint alleging that Thakurs wife, Nutan Thakur, obtained Industrial Plot No. B-2 at the District Industries Centre in Deoria district of eastern UP using a fake name Nootan Devi, a forged husbands name, and a false Bihar address. She allegedly created forged application forms, affidavits and transfer deeds, while Amitabh Thakur allegedly used his official position to support the fraud. The police sources claimed that the said plot was later sold by Thakurs using their real identities. An FIR under relevant IPC sections related to cheating, forgery and criminal conspiracy was registered at Talkatora police station in September, this year on the basis of a complaint submitted by Sanjay Sharma, a resident of Talkatora. The case is being investigated by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Lucknow Police currently. As per Lucknow Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Vishwajeet Srivastava, Amitabh Thakurs arrest came through on the basis of the evidence collected during the probe. He will be produced before the Deoria court as the incident took place there, said the officer. To ensure a fair and transparent investigation, DCP Srivastava constituted the SIT. The police sources said that as part of the probe, the team gathered documentary evidence from Deoria, verified the alleged false identities and addresses in Bihar, examined official records, and questioned multiple witnesses. In March 2021, Thakur, a 1992-batch IPS officer, was given pre-mature retirement from the service by the Union Home Ministry. According to police, complainant Sanjay Sharma alleged that when Thakur was posted as Deoria SP in 1999, his wife secured the allotment of an industrial plot from the District Industries Centre. The complaint further alleged that the plot was later sold using the couples real names and address, thereby, keeping government agencies, banks, and other stakeholders in the dark for a long period. The police sources claimed that the SIT found sufficient evidence to proceed against the accused.
Salman Khan Moves to Delhi HC to Protect His Personality Rights
The right to publicity, popularly known as personality rights, is the right to protect, control and profit from one's image, name or likeness.
Actor Salman Khan moves Delhi HC for protection of personality rights; plea to be heard on Dec. 11
The Bollywood actor sought to restrain various social media platforms and e-commerce websites from unauthorisedly using his name, images, persona and likeness
Owners of Goa's Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub, Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, allegedly booked flight tickets to Thailand while firefighters battled a blaze that claimed 25 lives. A Delhi court declined their interim protection request. Interpol issued a Blue Corner Notice for the brothers who had flown to Phuket. Another co-owner, Ajay Gupta, was detained.
Indigo flight cancellations: Delhi HC pulls up Centre over aviation crisis
Amid the Indigo flight cancellations, the Delhi High Court criticised the Centre for letting the disruptions and delays spiral into a nationwide chaos. The bench questioned why lakhs of passengers were left stranded and sought clarity on legal powers against airlines
The Delhi High Court has questioned the central government regarding the IndiGo flight cancellation crisis. Lakhs of passengers were stranded as the airline failed to adhere to pilot rest rules. The court also raised concerns about other airlines charging exorbitant fares during this period.
Dr Jitendra Informs LS About Measures To Encourage Private Participation In Space Sector
NEW DELHI, Dec 10 : Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh today informed the Lok Sabha that significant and concrete measures have been undertaken over the past four years to encourage private participation in the Space sector, in line with the transformative Space Sector Reforms announced in 2020. The Minister stated that the Government has put in place a comprehensive policy, regulatory and promotional framework to unlock Indias space economy and empower Non-Governmental Entities (NGEs) to participate across the entire value [] The post Dr Jitendra Informs LS About Measures To Encourage Private Participation In Space Sector appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Rahul Gandhi challenges Amit Shah to debate on Vote Chori
New Delhi: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday challenged Home Minister Amit Shah to debate with him on his three press conferences in which the Congress leader alleged vote chori by the BJP in collusion with the Election Commission. Fiery exchanges were witnessed in the Lok Sabha with Shah and Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Meeshos shares list at over 53 pc premium; market valuation hits Rs 77,000 cr
New Delhi: E-commerce firm Meesho made a strong debut on the stock exchanges on Wednesday and listed at over a 53 per cent premium against the issue price of Rs 111, taking the companys market valuation to Rs 77,000 crore. The stock opened trading at Rs 162.50, up 46.40 per cent from the issue price Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
2.7k deals signed, but Gzb lacks land to execute projects
Sham call centre busted, 2 held for cyber fraud
Dreaming of a White Christmas? Head to Canada with the Nation's Flag Carrier
If youve always wanted to experience the magic of a white Christmas, there is no better place than Canada to visit this season! The snow-covered winter wonderland has natural parks, winter festivals, and Christmas markets just waiting to be discovered. And the best part about travelling to this snowy landscape from India? Air Canada offers great connections from Delhi to Toronto and Vancouver. Here are our top picks for where to visit during the festive season : Banff National Park, Alberta Banff Christmas Market & Lake Louise Sleigh Rides Tucked in the Rocky Mountains, Banff looks like a picture-perfect holiday postcard. Temperatures go below 10C creating the perfect ambience for Christmas. Head to the Banff Christmas Market at Cascade Shops to pick up handmade crafts and heart-warming goodies, listen to carol singers and sip on hot chocolate as you stroll under a canopy of lights. How to get there : Air Canada operates double daily flights from Delhi to Vancouver via Montreal or Toronto. From Vancouver, take a 90-minute flight to Calgary and then get an 80-minute bus to Banff. Niagara Falls, Ontario Winter Festival of Lights Canada is synonymous with the Niagara Falls; if visiting for Christmas, go see the breathtaking waterfall frozen into stunning shards of ice. And walk the Niagara Parkway, which is lit up with over three million light displays, fireworks and laser shows! The Winter Festival of Lights, which runs from November to early January, is Canadas biggest free outdoor light show, with firework displays over Niagara Falls on Fridays and Sundays, as well as music and ice carvings at Dufferin Islands. How to get there : Air Canada operates seven weekly direct flights (one daily) from Delhi to Toronto. The bus Toronto to Niagara Falls takes 90 minutes, while the train is two hours. Whistler, British Columbia Whistler Village Winter Wonderland & Ice Skating Whistler Village is an idyllic snow haven in the Coast Mountains, lit up with over 350,000 fairy lights during Christmas. Covered in around 10 meters of snow a year, the village houses Whistler Blackcomb, one of the largest ski resorts in North America. Join in the fun with bonfires, Santa visits, and skating on the Olympic Plaza rink. Shop for crafts at the local markets or sip warm cider after a round of night skiing. How to get there : Air Canada operates double daily flights from Delhi to Vancouver via Montreal or Toronto. Its then a two-hour drive to Whistler. Toronto, Ontario Toronto Santa Claus Parade & Distillery District Winter Village City lovers will relish the Christmas buzz of Toronto. The CN Tower glows red and green, capturing the true spirit of the season, while a stunning tree lights up Nathan Phillips Square to get everyone in the holiday mood. The famous Santa Claus Parade is worth seeing with its floats, bands, and flying elves. The Distillery Winter Village decorates its 40 huts with lights, treats and gifts on brick paths. How to get there : Take one of Air Canadas seven-weekly direct flights (one daily) from Delhi to Vancouver via Montreal or Toronto. There is something magical about being part of a perfect white Christmas celebration and Canada knows best how to create a winter wonderland for you to enjoy some festive fun!
SIR nothing but 'backdoor NRC'; selective disenfranchisement based on religion: Owaisi
NEW DELHI: AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi on Wednesday alleged in the Lok Sabha that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls is nothing but ackdoor NRC and a malafide exercise of power to selectively disenfranchise people on the basis of religion. Participating in the debate on 'election reforms', Owaisi also called for building a consensus and making the right to vote a fundamental right. I would like to point out at the outset that SIR is violative of parliamentary legislation. It violates the rights prescribed by Parliament and it is contrary to a judgement of the Supreme Court. It is a malafide exercise of power to selectively disenfranchise on the basis of religion, Owaisi claimed. He asserted that the Election Commission of India (ECI) cannot be igger than the Supreme Court and Parliament. May I point out that the Representation of the People Act prescribes that inclusion in the electoral roll will be based on self-declaration of citizenship backed by one of six documents in Form 6, he said. This is an Act which was passed in Parliament. The Supreme Court in its Lal Babu Hussein judgement said that once a voter has been included in the electoral roll, there is a presumption that they are citizens and cannot be removed except by an inquiry into the citizenship of the individual voter and giving them the opportunity of hearing after informing them of the basis on which doubt arose concerning citizenship, Owaisi contended. What is happening now is that the ECI is putting the burden of proof on the voter, the chief of All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen said. It is completely in violation of the Representation of the People Act, electoral rules passed by the House and the Supreme Court judgement. The SIR has turned this on its head and put the onus on the voter, Owaisi said. Voters who were part of the electoral roll in 2025, instead of being given the benefit of the presumption, are required to submit documents to prove their citizenship. The 2003 electoral roll is arbitrarily fixed as the baseline on which revision is being conducted, he said. The ECI is not a body empowered to go into the question of citizenship as the power for that lies with the Ministry of Home Affairs, Owaisi said. What ECI is doing is wrong. How is the ECI assuming the power given to other agencies of parliament? They are violating the sanctity of a law passed by this House, he alleged. When 3.66 lakh voters were deleted through SIR, this government came with a new Immigration and Foreigners Act and it was notified, he said. When the Supreme Court is seized of the petition of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, the government issues a foreigners' exemption order. Why? Because they realise that in this 3.66 lakh, there can be non-Muslims also, to protect them. That is why I say this whole exercise is a backdoor NRC (National Register of Citizens), Owaisi said. I oppose the SIR; this is nothing but backdoor NRC, he added.
Can Democracy Be Safe When PM, CM Decided By Ghuspetiye: Shah Slams Oppn For SIR Criticism
New Delhi, Dec 10: Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday accused the opposition of spreading falsehoods on SIR and launched a strong defence of the exercise, asking whether democracy can be safe when the prime minister and the chief minister are decided by ghuspetiye (infiltrators). Intervening in the debate in the Lok Sabha on election reforms, Shah said the opposition gets angry when we talk of history, but how can any country or society move forward without history. The first [] The post Can Democracy Be Safe When PM, CM Decided By Ghuspetiye: Shah Slams Oppn For SIR Criticism appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Special NIA court remanded Amir Rashid Ali and Jasir Bilal Wani alias Danish to 14-day judicial custody. Both accused were produced before the court after expiry of their NIA custody.
CM Rekha Gupta says, `Delhi undergoing major transformation to boost tourism`
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the national capital is witnessing major reforms to strengthen tourism and improve governance by removing long-pending systemic bottlenecks
Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, owners of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Goa, where a devastating fire claimed the lives of 25 people, failed to get interim relief from a Delhi court on Wednesday as it posted their plea seeking transit anticipatory bail for hearing on Thursday. Additional Sessions Judge Vandana, who was hearing the plea, also sought a response from the state government on the transit anticipatory bail filed by the two brothers. Saurabh Luthra and Gaurav Luthra, the two primary owners of the nightclub located at Arpora in Goa, sought four weeks of transit anticipatory bail so that they are not immediately arrested after they return to Delhi from Thailand. They have also sought interim protection from arrest. In their plea, the accused claimed that the nightclub is run by their partners and managers, and as owners they do not participate or oversee the day-to-day operations. The applicant and his partners operate from Delhi and do not run the day-to-day operations. The day-to-day operations are managed by the on-ground/restaurant managers, the plea said. The plea also mentioned that thesecond club in Goa owned by the Luthras was razedby the administration, which showed he vindictive nature of the actions of the authorities against the applicant. Appearing for the brothers, senior advocate Siddharth Luthra said, They (Luthras) too are victims. I am also concerned and hurt by this incident. He requested the court to allow the owners to return to India and approach a local court in Goa. The brothers had fled to Phuket in Thailand following the tragedy on the night of December 6. An Interpol Blue Corner Notice has been issued against them. However, their lawyer claimed that the accused had travelled to Thailand for a business meeting. On December 6, the applicant travelled to Thailand for a business meeting in connection with his professional engagements and potential restaurant sites, the lawyer said. Earlier, a Delhi court allowed the Goa Police a 36-hour transit remand of Ajay Gupta, one of the four owners of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub. A senior official has disclosed that Gupta would be placed under arrest after the completion of formalities to bring him to Goa. Besides, an LOC has been issued against Surinder Kumar Khosla, another owner of the nightclub who is a British citizen, according to the police. The police have so far arrested five people -- the nightclub's chief general manager Rajiv Modak, general manager Vivek Singh, bar manager Rajiv Singhania, gate manager Riyanshu Thakur and employee Bharat Kohli. Twenty-five people were killed in the fire at the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub at Arpora in North Goa around midnight on December 6. (With inputs from PTI) Nightclub fire: Goa police granted 36-hour transit remand of co-owner Ajay Gupta
Goa fire: Luthras fail to get interim relief, court to hear transit anticipatory bail plea on Thurs
New Delhi: Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, owners of Goas Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub that caught fire killing at least 25 people, on Wednesday failed to get interim relief from a Delhi court which posted their plea seeking transit anticipatory bail for hearing the following day. Additional Sessions Judge Vandana, who was hearing the transit Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Ex-Judges Slam Motivated Campaign Against CJI For Remarks On Rohingyas
NEW DELHI, Dec 10: A group of former judges on Wednesday hit out at a motivated campaign targeting Chief Justice of India Surya Kant for his recent comments on Rohingya refugees during a hearing. As many as 44 retired judges of the Supreme Court and high courts said attempts were being made to malign the judiciary or attribute political motives to the CJI, undermining public trust in constitutional institutions and the independence of the court. Judicial proceedings should only be [] The post Ex-Judges Slam Motivated Campaign Against CJI For Remarks On Rohingyas appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
India, US step up talks on bilateral deal, trade ties
Indias Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal met U.S. Deputy Trade Representative Rick Switzer in New Delhi to advance negotiations on a bilateral trade agreement, the government said. India is seeking relief from steep U.S. tariffs imposed over its Russian oil purchases, which have hit key exports.
PM didnt hack EVMs, he has hacked peoples hearts: Kangana Ranaut in Lok Sabha
NEW DELHI:BJP MP Kangana Ranaut on Wednesday said in Lok Sabha that Prime Minister Narendra Modi does not need to manipulate voting systems to win elections because he has hacked the hearts of the people. Participating in a discussion on Election Reforms, Ranaut said the past year had been deeply worrying because of what she []
Delhi: Two school receives bomb threat, probe underway
Two schools in Delhi's Sadiq Nagar and Laxmi Nagar received a bomb threat on Wednesday, said Delhi Police.
Two South Kashmir Cricketers Bag Spots in ISPL Season 3 Auction
SRINAGAR: Two young cricketers from Qazigund in Jammu and Kashmirs Anantnag have secured spots in the upcoming Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) Season 3, marking a breakthrough for grassroots cricket talent in the region. Asif Mughal, son of Mohd Ayoub Mughal and a promising all-rounder from Nussu Badragund, has been bought by Delhi Superstrikers for []
Gold price today: How much 22K, 24K costs in Delhi, Mumbai - Check rates
Gold prices experienced a mixed trend on Tuesday, with domestic futures seeing a slight increase while international rates declined. February gold futures on the Multi Commodity Exchange rose by Rs 173 to Rs 1,30,280 per 10 grams. Meanwhile, Comex gold for the same month traded marginally lower at $4,234.3 an ounce.
Indigo Cancels Almost 220 Flights Across 3 Metro Airports
According to sources, the crisis-ridden airline cancelled 137 flights at Delhi airport and 21 services at Mumbai airport.
Goa nightclub fire: Co-owner Ajay Gupta taken to Delhi Crime Branch
Wearing a mask which covered most of his face, Gupta made the brief remark while entering the crime branch office at Sunlight Colony. He was later taken to LNJP Hospital for medical tests before being moved to Saket Court for transit remand
Kritika Kamra and Gaurav Kapur have officially confirmed their relationship through a social media post in which the actress shared photos from a breakfast outing. The post, captioned Breakfast with, quickly went viral, ending months of speculation about their bond. Fans and colleagues, including Angad Bedi, reacted enthusiastically. Kritika, who once studied Fashion Communication at NIFT Delhi before leaving the course to pursue acting, has built a strong career across television, films and OTT.
SC Reserves Order On Bail Pleas Of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam In Delhi Riots Case
Umar, Sharjeel and other accused were booked under the UAPA anti-terror law and provisions of the erstwhile IPC for allegedly being the masterminds of the 2020 riots
