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Places of Worship Act: SC restrains courts from passing final or survey orders in pending suits against religious structures

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday restrained all courts across the country from passing any effective interim or final order including orders of survey in pending suits against existing religious structures. A bench of Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna and Justices PV Sanjay Kumar and KV Viswanathan also ordered that no fresh suits.

One Nation One Election gets approval from Union Cabinet, bill to be tabled soon

Earlier on Wednesday, former President of India Ram Nath Kovind stated that the Central government must build a consensus on the 'One Nation, One Election'

PM Modi to launch multiple development projects worth over Rs 6670 crore in Prayagraj on Dec 13

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Uttar Pradesh on December 13 to review the Mahakumbh Mela 2025 development works. During his visit to Prayagraj, he will inaugurate and launch multiple development projects worth over Rs 6,670 crore. According to an official release, PM Modi will reach Prayagraj and, at approximately 12:15 PM, will.

Income tax refunds jump 46.3 pc to Rs 3.04 lakh crore in April-Nov

New Delhi: The Income Tax Department has reported a remarkable 46.31% increase in tax refunds, totaling Rs 3.08 lakh crore between April 1 and November 27 of this year. This marks a significant improvement compared to Rs 2.03 lakh crore issued during the same period last year, highlighting the Ministry of Finance’s efforts to accelerate.
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Entertainment

Raj Kapoor’s heroines, Padmini Kolhapure and Poonam Dhillon, come together to celebrate his centenary

Mumbai:  Cine & TV artists’ Association(CINTAA) is all set to commemorate the centenary of the legendary Shri Raj Kapoor with an enchanting musical evening. The grand celebration will be helmed by CINTAA President Poonam Dhillon and Sr. Vice President Padmini Kolhapure. This special occasion will be marked by a mesmerizing musical extravaganza on December 18th,.

Jamie Lever to star in Lakshmi R Iyer’s ‘2050’: It challenged me emotionally

Mumbai: Comedian Jamie Lever is set to take on a touching emotional role in the short film “2050,” directed by Lakshmi R Iyer. Jamie expressed that this role has pushed her emotionally. The film conveys the message “Care with love heals everything” and features a talented cast that includes Sulabha Arya, Avinash Dwivedi, Trishaan Maini,.

Selena Gomez’s ‘Forever Begins’ as she gets engaged to Benny Blanco

The pair, who have long been close collaborators in the music industry, first worked together on several hit songs, including Gomez's 2015 chart-topping track 'Same Old Love'.

Ahead of Chandigarh concert Child Rights commission issues notice to Diljit Dosanjh; bars use of Children on stage

The commission has instructed them to avoid singing songs like Patiala Peg, 5 Taara, Case etc. even by twisting them.

Beauty queen Miss Universe Harnaaz Sandhu to make Bollywood debut with ‘Baaghi 4’

Prior to becoming Miss Universe, Sandhu was pursuing a master's degree in public administration.

Karisma Kapoor gets PM Modi’s autograph for her children

Mumbai: Bollywood actress Karisma Kapoor, known for her roles in films like ‘Andaz Apna Apna,’ ‘Coolie No.1,’ and ‘Raja Hindustani,’ recently met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi with her family. During their visit, she received a signed autograph from the PM for her children. On Wednesday, Karisma shared photos from the meeting on her.

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Himachal MP Harsh Mahajan meets PM Modi, seeks highway to connect Chamba with Leh

New Delhi: BJP’s Rajya Sabha MP from Himachal Pradesh, Harsh Mahajan, on Thursday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Lok Sabha and sought a highway to connect Chamba town with Tisa, Pangi, Kishtwar and further Leh. On the occasion, the Prime Minister wished Mahajan on his birthday. Mahajan said Prime Minister Modi has always.

Initiate talks with protesting farmers, Bhupinder Hooda tells Centre

Chandigarh:  Former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Thursday said the BJP government in the Centre should give up its rigid attitude and talk to farmers as their leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal has been on a fast unto death for the past 16 days, and his health is continuously deteriorating. Hooda said their demands.

3 held for killing man in Gurugram

Gurugram:  The Gurugram police have arrested three people for allegedly strangling to death a fellow employee with an electric wire at their rented accommodation in Khoh village of Gurugram, police said. The victim was identified as 25-year-old Pushpender, a native of Aligarh in Uttar Pradesh. The victim was working in a private firm located in.

Raj Kapoor’s heroines, Padmini Kolhapure and Poonam Dhillon, come together to celebrate his centenary

Mumbai:  Cine & TV artists’ Association(CINTAA) is all set to commemorate the centenary of the legendary Shri Raj Kapoor with an enchanting musical evening. The grand celebration will be helmed by CINTAA President Poonam Dhillon and Sr. Vice President Padmini Kolhapure. This special occasion will be marked by a mesmerizing musical extravaganza on December 18th,.

PM Modi to launch multiple development projects worth over Rs 6670 crore in Prayagraj on Dec 13

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Uttar Pradesh on December 13 to review the Mahakumbh Mela 2025 development works. During his visit to Prayagraj, he will inaugurate and launch multiple development projects worth over Rs 6,670 crore. According to an official release, PM Modi will reach Prayagraj and, at approximately 12:15 PM, will.

Sports

ICC chief Jay Shah meets Brisbane 2032 Olympics organising committee CEO

Shah, who assumed the charge of the ICC chairman on December 1, stressed making cricket 'accessible to more people while ensuring its evolution meets the aspirations of fans worldwide' in his first public statement.

Celebrations kick off in Saudi Arabia to welcome FIFA World Cup 2034

Riyadh: Celebrations have begun in Saudi Arabia following the announcement that the country will host the FIFA World Cup 2034. Events are taking place globally, including lively flash mobs at London’s Piccadilly Circus and the Dubai Mall fountain. Saudi Arabia will be the first nation to host the expanded 48-team tournament on its own, with.

Bihar govt transfers Moin-ul-Haq Stadium to BCA on 30-year lease

Patna: The Bihar government has officially transferred the registry of Moin-ul-Haq Stadium to the Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) on a 30-year lease. This significant development aims to facilitate the hosting of international cricket matches in Patna and to create a modern cricket facility for the state’s players. In a related move, the government has waived.

India have to play their best cricket at the Gabba to win series: Harbhajan

New Delhi: Former Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh emphasized that the Rohit Sharma-led team needs to perform at their highest level in the upcoming third Test at the Gabba to secure victory in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. After starting their title defense with a commanding 295-run win in Perth, India enters the third Test following a.

BGT 2024-25: Rohit Sharma-led Team India lands in Brisbane ahead of 3rd Test against Australia

The third match of the series between Australia and India will kick off from Saturday at the iconic Gabba.

Australia name 15-player squad for U19 Women’s T20 World Cup

The squad was finalised following the Under 19 National Championships in Perth this week.

Danial Shakeel Patel takes India into FIFAe World Cup quarterfinals

Riyadh: India’s journey in the FIFAe World Cup 2024, featuring eFootball, has been a mix of highs and lows at the SEF Arena in Saudi Arabia. The standout performer has been Danial Shakeel Patel, who advanced to the quarterfinals of the mobile eFootball category with four wins, one draw, and two losses. In contrast, the.

Shaheen Afridi scripts history by becoming first Pakistan bowler to take 100 wickets in each format

Shaheen became the youngest to achieve the feat and joined the ranks of New Zealand's Tim Southee, Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan, and Sri Lanka's Lasith Malinga.

Sunny Dhillon banned for six years under Anti-Corruption code

The ban has been back dated to September 13 2023, the date Dhillon was provisionally suspended.

Himachal

Himachal MP Harsh Mahajan meets PM Modi, seeks highway to connect Chamba with Leh

New Delhi: BJP’s Rajya Sabha MP from Himachal Pradesh, Harsh Mahajan, on Thursday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Lok Sabha and sought a highway to connect Chamba town with Tisa, Pangi, Kishtwar and further Leh. On the occasion, the Prime Minister wished Mahajan on his birthday. Mahajan said Prime Minister Modi has always.

After ‘pressure cooker’ ticket issued for carrying ‘Heater’ in HRTC bus

State BJP's chief spokesperson and Sundernagar MLA Rakesh Jamwal has raised questions about the photo going viral on social media.

Himachal Weather Update: Snowfall likely in higher altitude areas, Una-Hamirpur colder than Shimla

Apart from these five districts, the weather will remain clear in other areas today as well.

Chief Minister’s office steeped in corruption, outsourced workers have not got salary for 4 months: Jairam Thakur

Taking a dig at the factionalism of the Congress, Jairam said, there was a competition among the leaders to give speeches in the government program.

Cylinder explosion at eatery in Mandi, 7 injured

7 people got badly burnt, whose treatment is going on in the medical college

Two years of the Congress government in Himachal : Factionalism emerged during the party rally in Bilaspur

Bilaspur (Himachal) : Factionalism was evident during the celebration marking two years of the Congress government in Himachal Pradesh. While Congress state president Pratibha Singh was speaking on stage in Bilaspur, Bambar Thakur, a close aide of Virbhadra Singh and former Bilaspur MLA, interrupted her and prevented her from continuing her speech. This brought frustration.

Temperature in minus in 6 cities of Himachal; Yellow alert of fog in Shimla-Kullu and Kinnaur

The Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert of fog in 3 districts Shimla, Kinnaur and Kullu today and tomorrow.

Himachal: Five green corridors will start in a year, MoU signed between Transport Department and two companies

Electroweb Company will develop the Shimla-Hamirpur-Chamba Green Corridor.

BJP MLAs to march to Raj Bhavan in protest against Sukhu Govt, submit ‘list of failures’ to Governor

BJP had protested against the Congress government in all the districts from 7 to 10 December.

Crime

3 held for killing man in Gurugram

Gurugram:  The Gurugram police have arrested three people for allegedly strangling to death a fellow employee with an electric wire at their rented accommodation in Khoh village of Gurugram, police said. The victim was identified as 25-year-old Pushpender, a native of Aligarh in Uttar Pradesh. The victim was working in a private firm located in.

Telangana ACB questions officer owning Rs 100 crore-worth assets

Hyderabad: The Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has begun interrogating Nikesh Kumar, an Assistant Executive Engineer in the Irrigation Department, who was arrested earlier this month in connection with a case involving disproportionate assets. Following a court’s decision to grant the ACB custody of the official for four days, he was taken from Chanchalguda prison to.

Australia: Two teens arrested over shooting, car fire in Sydney

Sydney: Two teenagers have been arrested in Sydney following a series of incidents involving a shooting, a car fire, and a crash. Authorities in New South Wales reported that officers responded to gunfire at a barbershop in Mount Druitt, located about 40 kilometers west of central Sydney, around 2:20 a.m. local time on Thursday. Upon.

Mahabodhi Temple gets bomb threat, security heightened

Patna: Security measures at the Mahabodhi Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Bodh Gaya, have been heightened following the receipt of a bomb threat. The temple management notified local police immediately upon receiving a threatening letter, which indicated plans to detonate explosives at the site. Manoj Kumar Singh, the Station House Officer at Bodh.

Extortion Case: Two Mumbai-based fraudsters posing as Delhi cops arrested in Kolkata

Kolkata: Two notorious Mumbai-based fraudsters engaged in extorting money from people posing as cops of the cybercrime division of Delhi Police were arrested from a hotel at Sealdah in central Kolkata on Wednesday. The two accused have been identified as Vinode Kovinda Pawar and Dhanji Jagannath Shinde and are residents of Mumbai. The arrests were.

Five more maternal deaths in Karnataka

Bengaluru: Karnataka is facing outrage following the recent deaths of five more mothers in Raichur and Chitradurga districts. This comes after four maternal deaths were reported in October at the Sindhanur Taluk Government Hospital. The deceased include Chandrakala (26), Renukamma (32), Mousami Mandal (22), and Channamma (25). In October, out of 300 women who gave.

Haryana

Initiate talks with protesting farmers, Bhupinder Hooda tells Centre

Chandigarh:  Former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Thursday said the BJP government in the Centre should give up its rigid attitude and talk to farmers as their leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal has been on a fast unto death for the past 16 days, and his health is continuously deteriorating. Hooda said their demands.

3 held for killing man in Gurugram

Gurugram:  The Gurugram police have arrested three people for allegedly strangling to death a fellow employee with an electric wire at their rented accommodation in Khoh village of Gurugram, police said. The victim was identified as 25-year-old Pushpender, a native of Aligarh in Uttar Pradesh. The victim was working in a private firm located in.

184-page Chargesheet filed in rape-murder case of 3-year-old girl in Nuh

Now scientific evidence, witness statements, and technical evidence have been included in the police charge sheet.

Agniveers to get jobs in Haryana without CET: HSSC proposal to Haryana Govt

Earlier, the Haryana government decided to give 10% reservation to Agniveers in police and mining guard recruitment after retirement from the army.

Fire in electronic shop in Narnaund; electrical goods worth Rs 6 lakh burnt to ashes

Pramod said that he has suffered a loss of about Rs 6 lakh due to the fire.