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Decoded: How the probe against Justice Yashwant Varma will unfold

The move follows a Supreme Court in-house inquiry - set up by the then chief justice of India, Justice Sanjiv Khanna - which found Justice Varma guilty

Decoded: How the probe against Justice Yashwant Varma will unfold
Updated On : 17 Aug 2025 | 11:50 PM IST

Delhi airport capacity soars past 100 million, joining elite global club

The Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL)-run hub entered the list in May last year and closed 2024 at 109 million passenger-handling capacity, following the full operationalisation of Terminal 1

Delhi airport capacity soars past 100 million, joining elite global club
Updated On : 17 Aug 2025 | 10:59 PM IST

AI, deepfakes real challenges before election commission: CEC Gyanesh Kumar

CEC Kumar added that a few days ago, photos of several voters were used in media without their permission to claim vote theft during elections

AI, deepfakes real challenges before election commission: CEC Gyanesh Kumar
Updated On : 17 Aug 2025 | 10:55 PM IST

Nadda to ensure unopposed election for Vice President with Oppn talks

A veteran BJP leader, Radhakrishnan, was elected to the Lok Sabha from Coimbatore twice and previously served as the Tamil Nadu BJP State President

Nadda to ensure unopposed election for Vice President with Oppn talks
Updated On : 17 Aug 2025 | 10:55 PM IST

'SIR means stealing votes from the people of Bihar': Rahul slams BJP, ECI

The Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi and RJD Leader Tejashwi Yadav today held a 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' in Aurangabad district

'SIR means stealing votes from the people of Bihar': Rahul slams BJP, ECI
Updated On : 17 Aug 2025 | 10:54 PM IST

Goa police nab mastermind of ₹1 crore digital arrest scam at Delhi airport

The scam involved a fraudster impersonating a Delhi Crime Branch officer on WhatsApp and coercing a woman into believing she was involved in a police case

Goa police nab mastermind of ₹1 crore digital arrest scam at Delhi airport
Updated On : 17 Aug 2025 | 10:56 PM IST

INDIA bloc leaders likely to discuss joint VP candidate on Monday

The meeting will be held a day after the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) announced Maharashtra Governor C P Radhakrishnan as its nominee for the post of vice-president

INDIA bloc leaders likely to discuss joint VP candidate on Monday
Updated On : 17 Aug 2025 | 10:27 PM IST

IMD forecasts heavy rain in Telangana, red alert in place till August 20

In its latest bulletin, the India Meteorological Department forecast "heavy to very heavy rainfall" from Sunday until 8.30 am on August 20

IMD forecasts heavy rain in Telangana, red alert in place till August 20
Updated On : 17 Aug 2025 | 9:31 PM IST

Yamuna water level crosses warning mark in Delhi, hits 204.60 metre

The warning mark for the city is 204.50 metres, while the danger mark is 205.33 metres, and evacuation of people starts at 206 metres

Yamuna water level crosses warning mark in Delhi, hits 204.60 metre
Updated On : 17 Aug 2025 | 9:24 PM IST

Centre running away from issues raised by Opposition: TMC's Derek O'Brien

The remarks came in a post on X, as Parliament is set to resume on Monday, after a short break on account of Independence Day and other festivals

Centre running away from issues raised by Opposition: TMC's Derek O'Brien
Updated On : 17 Aug 2025 | 8:12 PM IST

Voter list in machine-readable form can't be shared: CEC cites SC order

Addressing a press conference here, Kumar said that the voter list available on its website can be searched using a voter card number and can also be downloaded

Voter list in machine-readable form can't be shared: CEC cites SC order
Updated On : 17 Aug 2025 | 8:12 PM IST

People's support will shield EC when it walks the right path: Akhilesh

Akhilesh Yadav said that a single "correct and bold step" by the poll panel could secure the future and welfare of countless generations in the country

People's support will shield EC when it walks the right path: Akhilesh
Updated On : 17 Aug 2025 | 7:32 PM IST

EC stands 'thoroughly exposed' for incompetence, partisanship: Cong

The Congress also termed as "laughable" the claims made by the EC that it makes no distinction between the ruling party and the Opposition

EC stands 'thoroughly exposed' for incompetence, partisanship: Cong
Updated On : 17 Aug 2025 | 6:34 PM IST

Kite-related disruptions on metro network fell sharply on I-Day: DMRC

"Incidents of service disruptions caused by kite flying during August have reduced significantly over the years, particularly around Independence Day," it said in a statement

Kite-related disruptions on metro network fell sharply on I-Day: DMRC
Updated On : 17 Aug 2025 | 6:09 PM IST

Modi govt under pressure, won't conduct 'true caste census': Rahul Gandhi

The Congress and INDIA bloc will get a caste census done in the whole country and remove the 50 per cent cap on reservations, Gandhi said

Modi govt under pressure, won't conduct 'true caste census': Rahul Gandhi
Updated On : 17 Aug 2025 | 5:56 PM IST

EC can't discriminate among political parties: CEC on voter fraud charge

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said 'politics is being done' by 'keeping a gun on the shoulder of the Election Commission'

EC can't discriminate among political parties: CEC on voter fraud charge
Updated On : 17 Aug 2025 | 3:56 PM IST

PM Modi urges states to cooperate in implementing proposed GST reforms

Addressing an event here after the inauguration of two expressways, the Prime Minister said the Centre intends to make the GST law simpler and revise tax rates

PM Modi urges states to cooperate in implementing proposed GST reforms
Updated On : 17 Aug 2025 | 3:32 PM IST

PM Modi inaugurates sections of Dwarka Expressway, UER-II in Delhi

PM Modi launched the Delhi section of the Dwarka Expressway and UER-II, key highway projects worth ₹11,000 crore aimed at easing congestion and boosting NCR connectivity

PM Modi inaugurates sections of Dwarka Expressway, UER-II in Delhi
Updated On : 17 Aug 2025 | 2:18 PM IST

Foxconn's Bengaluru unit commences operation with iPhone 17 production

Foxconn is the largest manufacturer of iPhones, and the second-biggest facility outside China in Devanahalli near Bengaluru

Foxconn's Bengaluru unit commences operation with iPhone 17 production
Updated On : 17 Aug 2025 | 1:39 PM IST

Death toll in cloudburst, landslide in J-K's Kathua rises to seven

The calamity struck Jodh Ghati village of Rajbagh and Janglote amid heavy overnight rains in the district

Death toll in cloudburst, landslide in J-K's Kathua rises to seven
Updated On : 17 Aug 2025 | 1:14 PM IST