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Delhi HC acquits man, saying the prosecutions case lacked cogent evidence about the intention and knowledge as contemplated in Section 307 of the Indian Penal Code. The court said many spouses recently resorted to extreme violence that were incomprehensible some decades ago

Names 5 joint secretaries and two national spokespersons; forms coordination committees for the north, west and east zones; members to visit southern and north-eastern States in coming weeks

Nuclear-related facilities are located in the Kirana Hills area near Pakistans Sargodha

Kochi embraces the festive spirit as Onam celebrations gather pace; Thrikkakara temple draws visitors as Onam rituals continue; traffic police deploy additional personnel as festive crowds take to roads

The court emphasised that the rehabilitation process must be meaningful and must safeguard the residents right to live with dignity, an integral component of the right to life guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution

Ensure adequate medical supplies, boost awareness drives, says Pankaj Kumar Singh as number of cases rises to 2,308; dedicated wards set up; schools told to reinforce respiratory hygiene practices

The accused, Karthik, a resident of Cholan Nagar, attacked his mother Kanniyammal, 70, after she questioned his wife over talking to women from the neighbourhood outside their house

The arrested persons were identified as Devendran, 51, and his wife Sasikala, 43, both from Anna Nagar, and R.G. Harinath Karthik, 51, of Perungudi, manager of the Anna Nagar branch of Repco Home Finance Limited

Fabrication work for the foot overbridge is under way, and the project is planned to be completed by next March, an official says. Other amenities, including a tactile platform, will also be installed

The court directed the club to approach the District Judge on learning that an appeal, along with an application for interim relief, was already pending there

Indias youth crisis is about the absence of jobs, not just examination reform

Information obtained through the RTI Act has exposed the Centres continued step-motherly treatment of Tamil Nadu, says Manickam Tagore

Indias space sector must focus on reliability and regular launches

The competitive accounting of examination scandals may not appeal to Gen Z

Karyotyping and other genetic tests that need to be performed on children with intersex tests are not available at most government hospitals in T.N., forcing families to rely on expensive private labs. This needs to change to ensure better care for these babies, say experts

Sometimes incidental findings can cause unnecessary anxiety in patients who may believe that their spine is damaged when in fact, the finding may simply be a normal part of ageing. Imaging that does not change treatment can therefore add cost, worry and sometimes unnecessary interventions

ACB DSP says preliminary scrutiny of 152 works has revealed irregularities; further verification of records is under way

TDP will win the GVMC elections with a massive majority, says the Bhimili MLA

A three-judge Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant directed the Election Commission (EC) to file an affidavit segregating the exact number of appeals seeking inclusion in the West Bengal electoral rolls and those wanting more voters to be excluded from the rolls

Sources said that the Chief Minister asked them to ensure that eligible voters do not face injustice during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls

Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM) National President Upendra Kushwaha recently projected himself as the real successor to Nitish Kumars political legacy; JD(U) State president slams statement and projects Nishant Kumar as the heir

The decision will provide financial relief to senior women while giving them greater independence and convenience in commuting, says an official statement

Tribal students to continue protest until other demands are met; BJP advises Rahul to visit the States governed by the Congress to take stock of the situation there

A total of 1,775 ongoing infrastructure projects across 17 Central Ministries/ Departments were monitored, and it was found that the total revised cost was 37,10,642 crore compared to their original cost of 33,70,138 crore

The company was of the view that the demand lacked justification and substantive basis and had merit to challenge the demand.

At present, the dam has 235.03 mcft of water as against its total storage capacity of 261.3 mcft of water

The patient was taken off ventilatory support following the transplant and the condition progressed steadily

In Episode 3 of Chennai Canvas: Madras Week, we explore three different threads that reveal the citys enduring character. From the unmistakable flavours of Chennais beachside food, shaped as much by the sea, salt air and atmosphere as by the food itself, to the story of how National Theatre brought cinema to the western suburbs, the episode travels through the citys culinary and cinematic past. Actors Nalini Nair, Nassar and Pasupathy also revisit favourite Chennai food memories, connecting pers

In Episode 2 of Chennai Canvas | Madras Week, we explore three stories that offer a glimpse into the changing face of the city from how Chennai transformed from a city that went to bed early into one that stays awake, to the beach as a shared space for everyone, and the memories of Udhayam Theatre that remain part of Chennais cinema culture.

Residents said that despite a gradual increase in local taxes on par with core areas within the Corporation, affected villages still lack civic amenities