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Centre Opposes Priority Hearing On Key Laws Being Passed As Money Bills

Press Trust of India | Thursday October 12, 2023, New Delhi

The Centre opposed in the Supreme Court the request for according precedence to hearing pleas related to the validity of passage of laws like the Aadhaar Act as money bills, saying priority cannot be decided on the basis of "political exigencies".

"Always Advocated" Independent Palestine At Peace With Israel, Says India

Asian News International | Thursday October 12, 2023, New Delhi

India on Thursday said it sees the attack by Hamas on Israel as "a terrorist attack" and that it has always advocated the resumption of direct negotiations towards establishing a sovereign, independent Palestine that lives at peace with Israel.

Robbers Escape With 1 Kg Gold After Firing At Bengaluru Shop Owner

Press Trust of India | Thursday October 12, 2023, Bengaluru

Four robbers shot at a jewellery shop owner and looted over one kg of gold from his shop here on Thursday, police said.

Woman Stabbed By Lover She Was Avoiding, Cab Driver Helps Catch Accused

Press Trust of India | Thursday October 12, 2023, New Delhi

A 23-year-old woman was allegedly stabbed multiple times by a man in south Delhi's Lado Sarai area this morning, the police said.

"Violence Adversely Impacts Free, Fair Elections: Human Rights Panel Chief

Press Trust of India | Thursday October 12, 2023, New Delhi

Violence adversely impacts free and fair polls and the State must "ensure violence-free elections" so that citizens enjoy their fundamental democratic rights, NHRC chairperson Justice (retired) Arun Kumar Mishra said on Thursday.

YS Sharmila Snubs Congress, Party To Fight All 119 Seats In Telangana Poll

Reported by Uma Sudhir | Thursday October 12, 2023, New Delhi

The YSR Telangana Party will contest all 119 seats in next month's Assembly election, YS Sharmila said Thursday, putting an end to speculation her outfit will ally with the Congress to consolidate votes against the ruling Bharat Rashtra Samithi.

Ajit Pawar Becoming Chief Minister Will Only Remain A Dream: Sharad Pawar

Press Trust of India | Thursday October 12, 2023, Akola, Maharashtra

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) president Sharad Pawar today said his nephew and rebel NCP faction leader Ajit Pawar will never become the Chief Minister of Maharashtra.

Centre Upgrades S Jaishankar's Security Cover To Z-Category: Report

Press Trust of India | Thursday October 12, 2023, New Delhi

The security cover of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has been upgraded from the 'Y' category to 'Z', official sources said today.

Rajasthan Tops List Of States With Retail Inflation Above National Average

Edited by Debanish Achom | Thursday October 12, 2023, New Delhi

Retail inflation declined to a three-month low of 5.02 per cent in September, mainly due to easing food prices, the government said today. The inflation is below the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) comfort level of under 6 per cent after two months.

Passengers Can Now Book QR-Based Tickets Using Paytm App: Delhi Metro

Press Trust of India | Thursday October 12, 2023, New Delhi

Delhi Metro has introduced a QR code-based ticketing facility through the Paytm app across all lines, officials said today.

Congress Says Centre Charging 18% GST On Gangajal, Tax Body Refutes Claim

Press Trust of India | Thursday October 12, 2023, New Delhi

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs said no such tax has been imposed on Gangajal, used in puja and other ceremonies.

Prashant Kishor Slams Nitish Kumar For Not Visiting Bihar Train Accident Site

Press Trust of India | Thursday October 12, 2023, Patna

Political strategist-turned-activist Prashant Kishor on Thursday criticised Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for not visiting the North East Express accident site in the Buxar district.

Indian TV Actor Recounts Israel Horror After Family Shot Dead By Hamas

NDTV News Desk | Thursday October 12, 2023, New Delhi

Actor Madhura Naik has lost her cousin sister and brother-in-law in the brutal Hamas attack in Israel on Saturday. The two were driving back to their father's home when they were caught by the Hamas operatives and shot dead.

Priyanka Gandhi Promises Free Education, Caste Census In Madhya Pradesh

Press Trust of India | Thursday October 12, 2023, Mandla

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday promised free education up to Class 12 and allowance for school children in poll-bound Madhya Pradesh.

1st Flight To Reach Israel Today, Return With 230 Indians Tomorrow: Centre

NDTV News Desk | Thursday October 12, 2023, New Delhi

The first flight under Operation Ajay will reach Tel Aviv on Thursday evening and is expected to reach India with 230 people on board on Friday morning, the Ministry of External Affairs said today.