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Ola, Uber, Rapido Receive Provisional Licences For Bike Taxi Services In Mumbai

The State Transport Authority (STA) in Maharashtra has granted approval for provisional licences to the parent firms of app-based taxi aggregators Ola, Uber, and Rapido for bike taxi services in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.

1st Freight Train With Supplies For Army Reaches Kashmir, Returns With Apples

In a first, a freight train delivered winter supplies to the Indian Army in Kashmir's Anantnag even as the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway remained closed for nearly three weeks.

Congress' Attempt To Link Bihar's People With 'Bidis' Insult To Biharis: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday slammed the Congress for allegedly comparing the people of Bihar with 'bidis', terming it an "insult to Biharis."

"Was Pressured To Resign, Threatened": Indian Techie Recalls Ordeal

An employee of an Indian tech company has claimed he refused to tender his resignation despite repeated attempts and incessant pressure from the company's Human Resources team. The junior professional described the ordeal as "mental harassment".

Entire Himalayan Range Facing Ecological Crisis: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Monday said the issue concerning ecology and environmental conditions was not going to be limited to Himachal Pradesh only as the entire Himalayan range, which was "very violent" this time, was facing it.

"He Was Due For Promotion In 6 Months": BMW Crash Victim's Father

Retired Flying Officer Balwant Singh - father of the finance ministry official mowed down by a BMW --- said his son was a careful and cautious driver and had recently got the Triumph motorbike he was riding that day.

9-Hour Trek To 36-Minute Ride: Adani Enterprises Gets Kedarnath Ropeway Project Contract

Billionaire Gautam Adani-led group's flagship firm has won a contract to build a nearly 13-km-long ropeway project connecting Sonprayag with Kedarnath, the company said on Monday.

A Murder In India, Another In Nepal. Gen Z Protests Led Him To Indian Custody

Nearly 12,500 prisoners escaped from jails in Nepal during the Gen Z uprising that ousted the KP Sharma Oli government last week. He was one among them.

India-US Trade Talks, Round 6, To Kick Off Tuesday As Tariff Row Hovers

Talks over an India-United States bilateral trade agreement - stalled over access to India's price-sensitive agriculture and dairy markets - will resume tomorrow, sources told NDTV Monday afternoon.

PM Modi Launches Development Projects Worth Rs 36,000 Crore In Bihar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched multiple development projects worth around Rs 36,000 crore in Bihar's Purnea district on Monday.

Rajasthan Woman Drove 600 Km To Convince Lover To Marry Her. He Killed Her

A 37-year-old woman drove 600 km to meet her lover and insisted that he marry her. The next day, her lifeless body was recovered from her car. Her lover, a school teacher, has now been arrested for allegedly murdering her with an iron rod.

Delhi To Have 10 "Namo Van" To Boost Green Cover, Combat Pollution: Rekha Gupta

Delhi government will develop 10 "Namo Van" across the city to enhance green cover and combat air pollution, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Monday.

3 Drown While Taking Bath In River Following Cremation Rituals In Rajasthan: Cops

The last rites of four accident victims took a turn for the worse after three men drowned while taking bath in a river following the cremation rituals in Rajasthan's Bhilwara district on Monday.

'Can Scrap Bihar Poll Roll Revision Even After Final List If...': Supreme Court

Reiterating its stand on the controversial Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, the Supreme Court said the entire process can be scrapped even after the final voter list is published if any illegality is found.

Police Went To Puja Khedkar Family Home Looking For Truck Driver, Found Dogs

In an unlikely turn of events, police looking for a truck driver involved in a car accident in Navi Mumbai rolled up at the house of Manorama Khedkar, the mother of ex-IAS trainee officer Puja Khedkar, and were greeted with dogs.

Students' Body AMSU Launches Assam Economic Blockade Over Scheduled Tribe Status Delay

The Morans, Tai Ahoms, Mottocks, Koch Rajbongshis, Sooteas, and Tea Tribes - remain classified as Other Backward Classes (OBCs).

PM Opens New Airport In Bihar. Why This May Help NDA's Seemanchal Poll Plan

As the Bihar political arena gears up for a high-voltage Assembly election, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate an airport at Purnea in the politically significant Seemanchal region

Why Hyderabad's Jubilee Hills Poll Contest Is More Than A By-Election

The Jubilee Hills by-poll is a prestige battle that carries significant political implications for the BRS and Congress.

Powers Of Collector Stayed, Non-Muslims On Boards Limited: Waqf Case Recap

The Supreme Court temporarily halted key provisions in the government's new Waqf laws, including one demanding potential donors be a 'practicing Muslim' for five years and another nominating non-Muslim individuals to federal and state Waqf boards.

Acharya Devvrat Takes Additional Charge As Maharashtra's New Governor

Acharya Devvrat on Monday assumed charge as the new Governor of Maharashtra, becoming the 22nd occupant of Raj Bhavan.