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Kashmirs Orchards at a Crossroads: What Science Reveals About the High-Density Apple Shift

Dr Nisar Farhad drnisarfarhadku@gmail.com Recently, my younger brother, Aadil Gul Farhad, encouraged me to adopt high-density apple plantation on

Sigh of relief for students; 10th, 12th results on Jan 14

Govt appoints Secy BOSE as interim chairman Fayaz Bukhari SRINAGAR, Jan 12: Minister for Education, Sakeena Itoo, today said that the results of

New search committee formed

SRINAGAR, Jan 12: The J&K Government today reconstituted the Search Committee for the appointment of the Chairperson of the J&K Board of School E

Dense fog, severe cold grip Jammu; day temp reaches 7.2

Winter capital colder than Srinagar 5 flights cancelled, NH-44 clear Gopal Sharma JAMMU/SRINAGAR, Jan 12: Dense fog and bone-chilling cold grippe

Central budget on Feb 1

NEW DELHI, Jan 12: In a first, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the general budget in Parliament on Sunday, February 1, Lok Sabha

Detaining authority didnt apply mind: Wangchuks wife

NEW DELHI, Jan 12: Jailed climate activist Sonam Wangchuks wife, Gitanjali J Angmo, told the Supreme Court today that the detaining authority had

Sule Dismisses Family Rift Speculations

There have never been any issues within our family. We are all here to serve the people, Sule said.

Jammu & Kashmir inseparable: Farooq

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 12: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah today asserted that Jammu and Kashmir are inseparable, firml

Govt re-designates 4 IAS officers post promotion

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 12: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has re-designated four senior IAS officers after their recent promotions

Trump says countries doing business with Iran to face 25% tariff

The announcement from Mr. Trump comes as he looks to put pressure on Tehran for cracking down on anti-government protestors across the country.

SEC Says No To Advance Payment Under Ladki Bahin Scheme

In its order, the SEC said that regular benefits under this scheme can be disbursed; however, advance payments cannot be made, and new beneficiar

2 held for killing ex-law officer's wife in Punjab, cops say help planned it

TMC claims 58L voters removed from rolls, SC seeks EC response

Fifty years ago | Bill to prevent Ry. wagons being used as godowns passed

ED goes to SC, seeks CBI probe against Didi for 17 offences

Meta Plans To Cut Around 10% Of Jobs In Reality Labs Division: Report

Meta plans to cut around 10% of the employees in its Reality Labs division who work on products including the metaverse, the New York Times repor

Hasaranga and Shanaka star in Sri Lankas series-leveling T20 win against Pakistan

DAMBULLA (Sri Lanka), Jan 12: Sri Lanka ended a 14-year drought by beating Pakistan in a Twenty20 game at home to draw their three-match series 1

ASI Collapses, Dies During 'Mana Sankara Varaprasad Garu' Show in Hyderabad

The incident took place at Arjun Theatre in Kukatpally on Monday

Iranians Tap Musk's Starlink To Skirt Internet Blackout: Report

Some Iranians are still using Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service despite a nationwide communications blackout, three people inside t

The usual suspects? Same 6 testify as MP government witnesses in multiple cases

45-Year-Old Biker Dies After Throat Slit by Kite String in Indore

The incident occurred near the Khajrana police post in the city when the deceased, identified as Raghuveer Dhakad, was returning home on his bike

Ministry notifies NSG Act rules, lays down criteria for SOM

Sports Ministry maintains election ban on convicted people NEW DELHI, Jan 12: The Sports Ministry on Monday notified the rules that would govern

High hopes, tricky draws await home shuttlers at India Open

NEW DELHI, Jan 12: Indias top shuttlers, including P V Sindhu and Lakshay Sen, will look to convert recent form into results on home courts when

Autopen scandal explodes at Biden cover-up hearing: 'Who was the real President?'

PSLV fails for 2nd time in 9 months; 3rd-stage glitch costs 16 satellites

Kharge: Bengaluru Gets 'Buffet', We Wait; End Regional Imbalance

Until teacher vacancies are filled, real development in this region cannot happen, he asserted.

Donald Trump to receive Nobel Peace Prize from Maria Corina Machado this week? Can Venezuelan opposition leader transfer the prize?

Since Nicolas Maduro's ouster, Maria Corina Machado has heaped praise on Trump, and has offered to give him her Nobel Peace Prize, an award the U

One more suspect held in ACHIK members murder

Crackdown on illegal quarries, brick kilns in GH From Our Correspondent TURA, Jan 12: Continuing their pursuit of those involved in the murder of

Govt allowing illegal activities to flourish: Saleng on activists death

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 12: Tura MP Saleng Sangma on Monday lambasted the state government for allegedly allowing illegal activities to flo

NGOs halt illegal land occupation in Ampati

From Our Correspondent AMPATI, Jan 12: A coalition of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) from Ampati in South West Garo Hills district recentl

Help restore stability at NEHU: NEHUSU, KSU urge Governor

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 12: Members of the North-Eastern Hill University Students Union (NEHUSU) and the Khasi Students Union (KSU), NEHU U

Proceeds of Crime Used for Polls: ED Attaches More Assets in Chhattisgarh Coal Scam

The attached properties comprised land parcels, and residential flats.

Bangladesh Hindu politician dies in custody

Moquim Signals Launch Of New Regional Party With Youth Mobilisation in Odisha

Barabati-Cuttack Congress MLA and Moquims daughter, Sofia Firdous, attended as chief guest

A hundred years ago | French scientists claim

Alleged rule violation at Kumbala-Arikkady toll plaza: MLA to launch indefinite strike

Nabin set to take over as BJP president on January 20

Quote of the day by Scarlett Johansson: 'It's important for people to figure out their own lives before...' life lessons on self-awareness and relationships by BAFTA & Tony Awards-winning actress

Quote of the day: Scarlett Johansson's words emphasize self-understanding before relationships. Knowing yourself builds strong connections. Johan

India, Germany to boost ties in defence, trade, critical tech

'Why is ICE masked?': Rep. Raskin's Jan 6 rioters claim shocks House amid Renee shooting row

Venezuela Leader Nicolas Maduro's Bodyguard Gets Key Role In Cabinet

Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodriguez on Monday added a former bodyguard of her ousted predecessor Nicolas Maduro to her cabinet in one o

Why Chinas No. 1 app asks users, Are You Dead? And why it is going viral

A new app named Are You Dead? has topped China's paid app charts, addressing the growing fear of dying alone and unnoticed. This safety companion

In a first, Rajasthan panchayat gets certified for going fully organic

The panchayat took measures not only to resolve issues of soil degradation and declining groundwater level but also to address health concerns li

APSPDCL Wins Five National Awards At IPPAI Conference

APSPDCL secured top national rankings in five key areas, including thermal power generation, promotion of green hydrogen, implementation of smart

Hope, Anxiety and Resolve Mark EON Space Labs PSLV-C62 Moment

Punit Badeka, Sanjay Kumar and Manoj Kumar Gaddam shared another message: We will succeed next time. This mission has been a valuable learning ex

Lucknow medical college staff seek FIR over vandalism, threaten to stall all OPD services

A scuffle broke out on the campus on January 9 when about 100 people, including BJP leader and vice-chairperson of the Uttar Pradesh Womens Commi

Karnatakas Bhoomi project, a governance success

The project offers lessons for other States rushing to digitise land records

To save groundwater, Uttarkhand 'food bowl' to ban summer paddy crop

Gaming Losses Push Bihar Youth to Death

The man went missing on December 6. On Sunday, locals alerted police after spotting a decomposed body. Identification was confirmed through Guddu

Siddaramaiah, D.K. Shivakumar will be called to Delhi when necessary, says Kharge

Delegation From Communist Party Of China Visits BJP Headquarters In Delhi

A delegation from the Communist Party of China, led by its iternational dpartment's vice minister Sun Haiyan, visited the BJP headquarters here o

Dhurandhar box office collection day 39: Ranveer Singh film continues its dream run, breaches Rs 1300-crore mark worldwide

As Ranveer Singh and Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar begins to slow down in its sixth week, it is set to conclude its theatrical run as the fourth highe

Swachh Bharat Yatra Sets Out on 37-Day Cleanliness Drive

The yatra aims to demonstrate how cleanliness and waste management can be practised on the ground through direct public participation.

Who was Samir Das? Hindu auto driver beaten to death in Bangladesh in latest such attack

This is the latest in a spate of brutal killings of persons from the Hindu community in the neighbouring country. In December, a Hindu factory wo

Workers union writes to NHRC on e-commerce platforms practising forced labour

Rachna Yadav not material witness in her husbands murder, says police

It's your duty to end 'slave mindset', PM tells Gen Z

MSTR stock surges today after Michael Saylors Strategy buys $1.25 billion worth of Bitcoin (BTC USD)

Strategy buys Bitcoin: Strategy stock saw a significant jump on Monday. The company announced a substantial purchase of Bitcoin, amounting to app

PMO likely to move to Sewa Teerth complex in next one week

First time since independence centre of power to move out of South Block

Trump To Meet Venezuela Opposition Leader Machado On Thursday

US President Donald Trump will host Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Corina Machado on Thursday at the White Hou

Provide adequate facilities at night shelters to protect people from biting cold: HC

JNU-like incidents stun the country: CM

Trump keeping Iran air strikes on the table: White House

President Trump is considering air strikes on Iran amid reports of a crackdown on protesters, with the White House stating people are being kille

Probe religious discrimination in AMU: Ex-VC of Urdu university

Gig worker assaulted for using stores perfume

Revanth Insists on Quality in Student Kits

Officials were asked to prepare procurement plans for belts, ties, shoes, school bags, notebooks, and other items.

Frisco ISD threat: Are Frisco ISD campuses secure? What were the threatening emails about?

Frisco ISD campuses were briefly placed under secure status Monday morning following the receipt of threatening emails. Police and district offic

AI vs Monkeys: Sub-Saharan African native Vervet monkeys are winning this duel against Artificial Intelligence

Vervet monkeys are native to sub-Saharan Africa, where they are widespread. Weighing in at 7 to 17 pounds (3.18 to 7.71 kilograms), they are some

Cockfight Grounds Destroyed

Mandal level committees have been formed to identify cockfight grounds and cockfights

Xabi Alonso leaves Real Madrid after just 7 months as head coach; Arbeloa takes over

Xabi Alonso's tenure was marred by poor results and internal discord as he failed to replicate his success at Bayer Leverkusen

Tamang case: action after post-mortem report, say police

Reclaimed land along Mumbai coastal road must remain open to public, no commercial development: SC

The Supreme Court has ruled that reclaimed land along the Mumbai Coastal Road must remain open to the public. Residential or commercial developme

Declare 2 Nirav aides proclaimed offenders: CBI

8 states where Americans may pay less Income Tax this year

Eight states cut income tax rates on Jan.1, 2026. Nebraskas top rate drops to 4.55%. Indiana falls to 2.95%, Ohio simplifies to 2.75%. North Caro

IAS academy in Chennai distributes The Hindu year book 2026 to its students

Gujarat officer hangs self as husband waits in car

Call For Immediate Steps To Curb Uranium Contamination

Satyanarayana said that the seepage started from YSR Kadapa district and it spread to five districts in Andhra Pradesh

2 nurses feared infected by Nipah virus, Centre rushes team to WB

'India can be global AI use case capital': MeitY secy

India is set to become a global hub for AI applications. The country will foster its own AI infrastructure, including large language models and d

2,514 Civilian Deaths In Ukraine In 2025, Highest Since 2022: UN

United Nations monitors recorded more civilian deaths in Ukraine in 2025 than in any other year except 2022, as hostilities flared along the fron

Man Arrested, Chinese Manja Worth Rs.41,000 Seized

Madhuranagar station house officer H. Prabhakar said a team led by sub-inspector Saikumar arrested Ahmed, who runs a cycle store, at around 1 am

Londons homicide rate per capita at record low: police data

Data shows homicide rate hit new low since 2014, and an all-time low number per capita, with Londons population having increased by more than hal

Corrections and Clarifications January 13, 2026

Family of HP merchant navy officer in US custody appeals to PM for help

Revanth Moots Auto-Debit of Traffic Challans

Revanth Reddy said the police system was being strengthened in tune with emerging challenges.

22 Teams Participate In Boat Races

The participants from Kerala, Telangana, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh vied for the trophy

Internal cohesion key to Indias strategic autonomy, says MP Manish Tewari

In his book, the Congress leader says pluralism is no longer a luxury which can be taken for granted

Revanth Plans Reorganisation of Districts, Mandals

Revanth said the commission in Telangan would function in the manner of the Delimitation Commission constituted by the Centre for the reorganisat

Court proceedings distorted, High Court orders removal of reels

Germany Announces Visa-Free Transit For Indian Passport Holders

India and Germany on Monday unveiled measures to boost cooperation in areas of defence, trade, critical minerals and semiconductors.