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NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi‘s endorsement of the four labour codes Friday drew clear political fault lines, with govt projecting them as long-pending reforms while trade unions and Left parties warned of erosion of worker protections.Modi called the codes a significant step in overhauling India’s labour framework, stating: “Shramev Jayate! Today, our govt has given…

SRINAGAR: A judicial commission set up by the Union home ministry (MHA) to probe the Sept 24 violence in Leh warned Friday that anyone threatening eyewitnesses against deposing would be strictly dealt with.The commission, headed by retired Supreme Court judge BS Chauhan, had revealed last month that it was not getting good response and information…

NEW DELHI: For car manufacturers, obtaining a five-star safety rating will become tougher under the next phase of Bharat NCAP, which will be rolled out from October 2027. Under BNCAP 2.0, cars will need to undergo five crash tests, compared with the current three. The new regime will add full frontal and rear crash tests…

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath, on Friday, said that in light of emerging technologies posing unprecedented challenges, the world needs a more just, inclusive, and responsive global system.Addressing the 26th ICCJW (International Conference of Chief Justices of the World), he emphasised that even 80 years after its adoption, the UN Declaration remains relevant today.He…

NEW DELHI: “Deeply anguished at the loss of a brave and courageous IAF pilot during an aerial display in Dubai Air Show,” Rajnath Singh wrote.“My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family. The nation stands firmly with the family in this tragic hour,” he added.Earlier in the day, a Tejas fighter jet, performing at the Dubai…

Kamala Nehru College, University of Delhi affiliate, held its annual College Day on November 21, at the College Auditorium in the presence of students, faculty, retired staff, parents and administrative staff. Harsh Malhotra, Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways and Corporate Affairs, attended the event as Chief Guest.The programme opened with Saraswati Vandana…

NEW DELHI: Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar has allocated portfolios to his expanded coalition cabinet, a day after being sworn in for a record tenth term.The BJP, now the single largest party with 89 seats, secured the largest share of ministries in the new Bihar cabinet. Samrat Chaudhary has taken charge of the home department,…

Tejas jet crashed in Dubai NEW DELHI: A Tejas fighter jet participating in the Dubai Air Show crashed on Friday after nosediving during an aerobatic display, the Indian Air Force (IAF) said in a statement. The HAL-built light combat aircraft went down at around 2.10pm (local time) while executing a manoeuvre, sending thick black smoke…

NEW DELHI: A Tejas fighter jet participating in the Dubai Air Show crashed on Friday after nosediving during an aerobatic display, the Indian Air Force said in a statement. The HAL-built light combat aircraft went down at approximately 2.10pm (local time) while executing a maneuver.According to defence sources cited by ANI, the fate of the…

In May 2024, residents of the high-rise Supertech Ecovillage 2 in Greater Noida took to the streets late at night to protest against ongoing power outages. The country was reeling under record heat, with temperatures touching 50°C, and families described “immense hardship due to frequent power outages and inadequate supply.” The episode underscores a growing…