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3 centrally-protected monuments of Archaeological Survey of India Leh Circle illuminated with G20 logo to mark India's Presidency

Only Sanatana Dharma followers should have stayed back after Partition: Union Minister Giriraj Singh

After 4 years, Royal Bengal Tiger sighted at the entry point of Debigarh Wildlife Sanctuary in Odisha's Bargarh: Official

Cocaine worth Rs 18 crore seized at Mumbai airport

Training of counting staff started in Shimla ahead of the results of Himachal Pradesh elections

TRS MLC K Kavitha writes to CBI to provide copies of the complaint received from Praveen Roy, MHA

Kremlin says 'will not accept' price cap on its oil

TheKremlinSaturday said it would "not accept" a price cap on Russian oil agreed by the EU, G7 and Australia towards limiting Moscow's funds for the Ukraine offensive, Russian news agencies reported. "We will not accept this price cap,"Kremlinspokesman Dmitry Peskov told the agencies. He added that Moscow was "analysing" the move.

India's bio-economy grew 8 times under PM Modi since 2014, says Union Minister Jitendra Singh

All the wholesale and retail markets in Delhi will remain closed on 4th December, in view of MCD elections, says Brijesh Goyal, Chairman, Chamber of Trade and Industry

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announces additional Rs 5 crore grant to Assam Agitation Welfare Trust

Things can't be allowed to deteriorate beyond a point: Kerala Governor on Vizhinjam protest

Delhi's Karkardooma Court discharges Umar Khalid and Khalid Saifi in a riot-related case in February 2020

Historian Surendra Gopal dies in Patna

Eminent historian and author Surendra Gopal passed away at a hospital in Patna on Saturday, his family said. He was 86. Gopal, renowned for his book, 'Patna in the 19th Century', and considered an authority on Patna's modern history, was not keeping well for a long time.

Madras HC directs TN govt to implement mobile phone ban in state temples

Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw holds meeting with CEOs of manufacturing companies in Telecom sector

Sisodia changed his mobile handset four times in a day, alleges BJP.

We shouldn't see Gita just as a religious book, it's a source of inspiration: Rajnath Singh

We shouldn't see Gita just as a religious book, it's a source of inspiration. We'll be able to choose the right alternative & solve many problems of life by following advice of Gita & wouldn't need self-help books, saysDefence Min Rajnath Singh at Gita Jayanti Mahotsava.

FIR lodged against ex-Congress MLA Kashappanavar for giving death threat to Tahsildar

FIR against ex-Congress MLA Vijayanand Kashappanavar & 26 others on an accusation of abusing & giving death threats to Tahsildar in Bagalkot. They had planned 'Sarvadharma Bhavaikyatha Samavesha'&procession was also planned in Ilkal but permission was cancelled by Tahsildar.

Indian men's hockey team loses fourth Test 1-5 to Australia, concede unassailable 3-1 lead in five-match series.

Punjab BJP announces appointment of new office bearers

Many Chinese ships operate in Indian Oceanic Region: Navy chief

There are a lot of Chinese ships which operate in Indian Ocean Region. We have about 4-6 PLA Navy ships, then some research vessels which operate. A large number of Chinese fishing vessels operate in the Indian Ocean Region. We keep a close watch on all developments, says Navy chief.

Commissioning of INS Vikrant is landmark event: Navy Chief

Commissioning of INS Vikrant is a landmark event for the nation & Navy and it's indeed a torch-bearer of atmanirbharta. There are very few countries that have the capability to make an aircraft carrier & we now form one of the elite or select band, saysNavy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar.

Protest in Hyderabad University after professor allegedly molested international student

Students protest in Hyderabad University campus following the incident where a professor allegedly molested an international student of the University. The Professor has been taken into custody by Cyberabad Police.

Mumbai: Fire breaks out in building; no injuries reported

Fire breaks out in a building in Jankalyan Nagar in Malad area of Mumbai. Five fire tenders present at the spot. No injuries reported so far. Details awaited.

India needs energy security: Union Minister P Joshi

India needs energy security. At the same time, there's PM's goal of 2070 net-zero. Coal plays major role in energy. Need to think about making it sustainable & maintaining energy security, saysUnion Minister P Joshi on Investors' Conclave on Commercial Coal Block Auctions, in Bengaluru.

Delhi's air quality continues in 'very poor' category

With a layer of smog enveloping the capital city early on Saturday, the overall air quality continued in "very poor" category giving Deliites no respite from the toxic air.

According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR), the city's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 323 in the "very poor" category this morning. The concentration of both PM 2.5 and PM 10 in the environment was recorded at 323 and 211 respectively under the "very poor" and "poor" category respectively.

Umran Malik to replace Mohammed Shami

Umran Malik to replace Mohammed Shami in India's ODI squad for three-match series against Bangladesh,BCCIofficials said.

Temperature dips to sub-zero in Srinagar

A dense layer of fog engulfs Srinagar as the temperature dips to sub-zero here. Bonfire comes to people's rescue as they wrap themselves in thick woollen clothes to brace for the winter season. As per IMD, Dal Lake area to experience a minimum temperature of -1.0°C today.

Rs 15 lakhs compensation will be given to families of those killed in leopard attacks, says Bommai

Rs 15 lakhs compensation will be given to each of the families of those killed in leopard attacks. A special team has been formed to catch leopards who have left the forest and prevent leopard attacks, saysCM Basavaraj Bommai.

Two bodies recovered from the residence of TMC booth president Rajkumar Manna, where the blast occured, officials said.

Death toll in brick kiln chimney collapse rises to 5

The death toll in yesterday's brick kiln chimney collapse at Kalain area in Cachar district, has risen to five and six other injured persons are currently undergoing treatment, says Numal Mahatta, Superintendent of Police of Cachar district, Assam.

Blast occurs at residence of TMC booth president in West Bengal

A blast occurred at residence of TMC booth president Rajkumar Manna in Arjun Nagar area under Bhupati Nagar PS in Purba Medinipur limits last night. Injuries reported. Party's National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee is scheduled to hold a public rally in Contai today.

Temperature drops in Rajasthan

Fast bowler Mohammed Shami ruled out of ODI series against Bangladesh due to hand injury.

Delhi's air quality stands in 'very poor' category

BSF troops seize 7.5 kgs of suspected heroin carried by drone in Punjab

BSF troops recovered 3 packets, containing 7.5 kgs of suspected heroin, 1 pistol, 2 magazines & 50 rounds of 9 mm ammunition, that were carried by a drone entering from Pakistan in the area near Churiwala Chusti, Fazilka. They had tried to intercept it by firing, saidPRO BSF.

Delhi govt schools to remain closed on Saturday to prepare for MCD polls, officials said.

India's envoy to US hands over Padma Bhushan to Sundar Pichai