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MLA Holds 'Chappal' Protest In Rajasthan, Some Carry Away Footwear In Sacks

A "chappal (slipper) rally" was held in Rajasthan's Hanumangarh town on Wednesday to protest against the inefficiency of the electricity department.

Banks To Clear Cheques Within Few Hours From October 4: RBI

The RBI will introduce a new mechanism from October 4 for clearance of cheques within hours of being presented to banks, reducing the current time period of up to two working days.

After MLA's 'No Water In Village' Claim, UP Minister's 'Swear On Wife' Dare

The UP assembly witnessed a heated exchange during Question Hour when Jal Shakti Minister Swatantra Dev Singh asked Samajwadi Party MLA Faheem Irfan to "swear on your wife" that water has not reached his village under a central scheme

5 Get Life Imprisonment For 2012 Ethnic Violence In Bodoland

Five people have been sentenced to life imprisonment by the Special Designated Court of the CBI, Bongaigaon, in a case related to the 2012 ethnic conflict in Bodoland Territorial Areas District.

Assam Congress To Train 29,000 Booth Agents To Check Against Voter List Manipulation

As opposition parties continue their protests against the revision of electoral rolls in Bihar, called the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), the Assam Congress is preparing a strategy to counter any voter list manipulation.

Delhi's Big Step To Clean Up Yamuna - A Rs 917-Crore Plan Approved

In a significant step toward cleaning the Yamuna, the Delhi Jal Board has approved projects worth Rs 917 crore to boost the capital's sewage treatment capacity by 51.5 million gallons per day.

CBI Arrests Bengal Man Accused Of Rape During Violence After 2021 Assembly Polls

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday said it has arrested a person, who had been absconding and was accused in a rape case related to violence after the West Bengal assembly polls in 2021.

Influencer With 1.2 Million Instagram Followers Arrested In Rs 40-Crore Laundering Case

An 'entrepreneur' with over 1.2 million followers on Instagram, whose bio also states that she is an actor, has been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with a Rs 40-crore money laundering case.

100 Stray Dogs Picked Up In 2 Days, Civic Body To Relocate Sick Canines First

The MCD has picked up 100 stray dogs so far since the Supreme Court order on relocating canines, and converted the city's 20 Animal Birth Control (ABC) centres into shelter homes, Mayor Raja Iqbal Singh said on Wednesday.

325 Roads Closed After Cloudbursts, Flash Floods In Himachal

Several bridges were washed away in Shimla and Lahaul and Spiti districts, while over 300 roads, including two national highways, have been closed across Himachal Pradesh following fresh incidents of cloudbursts and flash floods in the hill state.

After Top Court Relief To Old Cars, Delhi Tests Tech To Clean Up Truck Fumes

In a bid to tackle one of the worst sources of air pollution, Delhi has begun testing retrofitting devices that promise to cut harmful emissions from heavy commercial vehicles by more than 70 per cent.

Man Arrested For Impersonating Delhi Cop; Fake ID, Uniform, Toy Pistol Seized

A 36-year-old man has been arrested for impersonating a Delhi Police sub-inspector for the past two years to gain respect and monetary benefits, officials said on Wednesday.

"Our Role Not To Echo Passions Of Moment": What Top Court Said In Dog Order

In its order on stray dogs in Delhi-NCR, the Supreme Court has said the judiciary bears the sole responsibility to "possess the courage and strength" to remind people of truths that they may not prefer to hear.

Saved 252 People: DMK Leader Appears To Defend Kidney Transplant Racket

A controversial video has emerged of DMK MLA P Kathiravan, whose family-run hospital recently lost its kidney transplant licence over an alleged illegal organ trade racket.

9 Rohingya Arrested In Assam, They Kept Moving States For 13 Years

In a major development of combating cross border illegal influx of Rohingya, at least nine members of Myanmar's Rohingya community, who allegedly entered India illegally nearly 13 years ago, were arrested near the India-Bangladesh border.

Video: Man Robs Home, Another Looms Over Sleeping Owner With Iron Rod

A video of the shocking theft has surfaced on social media, showing one thief standing guard with a rod in hand, while the other stole cash and jewellery from the almirah.

Green Rev 2025: India's Renewable Energy Revolution Gains Momentum

Green Rev 2025 in New Delhi showcased India's progress in renewable energy, biofuels, and rural development, highlighting innovations, collaborations, and future clean energy goals

Sale, Slaughter Of Meat Banned In Bengaluru On August 16

The BBMP on Wednesday announced a ban on animal slaughter and sale of meat in the city on August 16, marking the occasion of Krishna Janmashtami.

"Will Keep Dogs The Way We Keep Our Pets": Delhi Mayor After Top Court's Order

Days after the Supreme Court directed relocation of stray dogs from residential areas in Delhi-NCR to shelters, Mayor Raja Iqbal Singh met with animal lovers on Wednesday, assuring them that the process will be humane and in a phased manner.

RBI Panel Proposes Fund To Build Homegrown AI Framework For Finance Sector

A Reserve Bank of India committee has recommended a framework for developing AI capabilities for the country's financial sector, while safeguarding it against associated risks, according to a report released on Wednesday.