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Bihar Govt. spent over 3,630 crore on development schemes under MMKVY in five years: Minister

Corpus of Mukhya Mantri Kshetra Vikas Yojana increased from 3 crore to 4 crore; 1108 of 2456 schemes have been completed till November 2025

U.K.'s new road safety Devs Law named after Indian-origin accident victim

It will also make Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) compulsory in new vehicles, something eight-year-old Devs mother has been campaigning for si

CM Nitish orders Bihar officials to hear public grievances at their offices two days a week

The CM asserted that a register of complaints received from visitors will be maintained, instructions have been given to all concerned officials

Law by itself wont do; its the application of Law that is most Crucial

By K Raveendran The Supreme Courts judgment affirming that the mere pendency of criminal cases does not disentitle a citizen from obtaining a pas

SASTRA University, The Hindu Education Plus to organise webinar on research and innovation

The session would offer students insights into research-oriented career options, interdisciplinary innovation, and national science initiatives

Tiger Scare Puts Villages Around Mysore Airport On Alert

The Mysore Airport is about 8-km from Mysore city on Mysore-Ooty road. Sources told Deccan Chronicle on Wednesday The tiger which strayed to the

Kohli, Gill, Kiwis arrive in Vadodara ahead of 1st ODI

Vadodara, Jan 7: Indian ODI captain Shubman Gill landed at Vadodara Airport on Wednesday ahead of the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand, sc

Jacob Duffy named in NZs squad for T20 World Cup

WELLINGTON, Jan 7: Pacer Jacob Duffy was named in New Zealands squad for the Twenty20 World Cup on Wednesday after an outstanding 2025 in which h

31-yr-Old Man Held With MDMA, Opium

Police seized 200 gms of MDMA, 60 gms of opium, a mobile phone and a portable weighing machine from the premises.

Two BRS Legislators Kins Get SIT Summons For Questioning

On January 4 , the case moved into a critical phase when BRS MLC K. Naveen Rao was grilled after his name was disclosed by the prime accused T. P

Soorma Hockey Club end season with win

Hockey India League Ranchi, Jan 7: Soorma Hockey Club concluded their Womens Hockey India League (HIL) 2025-26 campaign with an energetic 32 win

Keeping railway away may cost Meghalaya dear: BJP

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 7: The Meghalaya BJP on Wednesday stressed the need for railway connectivity in the state, saying rail transport is

BJP Illegal Infiltration Claim Heats Up BMC Poll Campaign

Senior NCP leader Nawab Malik hit back at Mumbai BJP chief Amit Satam, saying the BJP should first address the issue through the Union and state

Meghalaya facing complex policy dilemma over rly expansion: VPP

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 7: The Voice of the People Party (VPP) on Wednesday said Meghalaya is facing an increasingly complex policy dilemma

EJH fatal assault case: All seven accused secure interim bail

By Our Reporter Shillong, Jan 7: All seven accused in the alleged brutal assault that resulted in the death of 41-year-old Milas Khaiia father of

Anand, Niemann in joint lead after three rounds of Rapid

Tata Steel Chess Kolkata, Jan 7: Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand showed he remains a force to reckon with in a field increasingly domi

Tourism negotiates challenges in 2025 to grow in Meghalaya

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 7: Meghalayas tourism sector has recorded encouraging growth in recent years, positioning the state as a promising

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Vedanta chairperson Anil Agarwal's son Agnivesh dies in U.S. at 49

The Board member of a Vedanta group firm got injured in a skiing accident and was recovering when he died of a cardiac arrest

MP/ Indore Tragedy: Financial Assistance For All Deaths In Area Affected By Water Contamination, Mohan Announces

Mr. Yadav indicated that he would not join the debate on the number of deaths due to the water contamination in the area since even the loss of l

Officials visit Farakka Barrage ahead of Bangladesh deal expiring

Trump Says He Wants To Ban Large Investors From Buying Houses

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he wants to block large institutional investors from buying houses, saying that a ban would make it ea

Heads roll in Ambernath Congress a day after alliance with BJP; Cong suspends councillors for tie-up with BJP

CM Fadnavis Warns Of Action Against Office-Bearers

Unable to move, hippo stuck in Kolkata zoo pool for 2 weeks

A young hippopotamus at Alipore Zoo has been unable to move for two weeks, likely due to a neurological disease or leg injury. A medical team is

Raids Expose PDS Rice, Sand Violations

In Hyderabad, vigilance officials of the CityI Unit, along with motor vehicle inspectors, royalty inspectors from the Mines Department and commer

Germany strikes Lithium gold with 43 million-ton discovery beneath former gas field

Germany has confirmed one of the world's largest lithium deposits, estimated at 43 million tonnes, in a former gas field in Saxony-Anhalt. This s

Madras high court bans book with 'scandalous' remarks against Deepam judge; publisher slapped with contempt case

Madras HC has prohibited the publication, sale, and circulation of a Tamil book containing derogatory remarks against Justice G R Swaminathan. Th

'What about $50,000 given to Tom Homan?': Rep Crockett loses cool at Minnesota Somali fraud hearing

Jharkhand to debut at World Economic Forum to be held in Davos

Chief Minister Hemant Soren will lead the 11-member delegation from January 18 to 26; visit coincides with 25 years of Jharkhands statehood

AR Cop Among 5 Held For Smoking Ganja

The accused were identified as Meghender, a freelance bartender; Tejeshwar, a food and beverages manager; Sai Prasad, a manager at Manohar hotel;

A hundred years ago | Indian Birds to Fiji Islands

Sabarimala pilgrim killed, three injured in accident

Contractor fined 1.10 lakh for failure to complete construction of houses

I-T department flags crypto risks, opposes entry

Indian tax authorities have highlighted significant risks associated with virtual digital assets like crypto, echoing the Reserve Bank of India's

Greenland purchase an active discussion, Trump is committed to NATO: White House

The U.S. President said that Russia and China only feared the alliance as long as America was a member

'This was sanctioned oil sitting in barrels!': Karoline Leavitt reveals how US seized Russian tanker

Why Trumps Social Security clawback changes are creating unintended policy consequences

Trumps Social Security clawback changes aim to recover overpaid benefits and save money for the trust fund. The policy raises recovery rates, whi

Zoo Park Being Set Up at Diwancheruvu

She said the central government has responded positively to her proposal for the park.

Haryana govt. launches AI-based portal to seek citizens suggestions on upcoming budget

Residents appeal for peaceafter demolition near mosque

Demolition of illegal structures sparks protests; shops stay shut,movement restricted;locals promise they will fight the action legally, question

TD, BJP Leaders Seek Action Against Rice Miller

The TD and BJP leaders questioned why officials have not taken action against the miller soon after the FCI had rejected the rice consignments.

Submit report on illegal dog breeding: Delhi HC to animal welfare panel

Delhi govt. denies mala fide intent; Oppn. calls demolition near Faiz-e-Ilahi mosque selective

India, Europe Can Stabilise Global Economy: S Jaishankar In France

India is strengthening its relationship with Europe and both sides can bring more stability into the international economy and global politics, E

SHE Teams Nab 13 for Harassment

Among them, 11 were majors and two minors. Seven offenders were warned and let off after counselling in the presence of their families.

State Reshuffles IPS Officials in Hyderabad

Vijay Kumar, who is a part of the investigating team for the phone-tapping case, was transferred and posted as joint commissioner of police, spec

J&K minister rejects statehood demand for Jammu, calls for Ladakhs reunion

The Omar Abdullah government rejected the demand for a separate statehood for Jammu, deeming it unviable. Instead, the government suggested it wa

National Workshop on Mangrove Initiative From Today in City

The workshop will be attended by Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan and senior officials from the forest department, MoEF, National CAMPA, Nat

Thought of the day by Adam Grant: 'By admitting your inadequacies, you show that you're self-aware enough to know your...' - today's self-acceptance quotes by the organizational psychologist

Thought of the day by Adam Grant: His quote emphasizes that admitting inadequacies demonstrates self-awareness and security, fostering personal g

CM Approves to Start Medical College at Piduguralla for 202627 With 100 Seats

Minister of health Satya Kumar Yadav, in a statement issued here on Wednesday, stated that the CM had agreed for developing basic amenities for g

Narayana, Sravan, Launch 2nd Tranche of Land Pooling for Amaravati at Vaddamanu

CRDA commissioner K. Kannababu, Palnadu district collector Kritika Shukla and a large number of farmers attended the programme. Of the proposed 1

NMC to Introduce AI, Digital Healthcare in Medical Education

He vowed to simplify the procedure to get accreditation to the medical colleges and avoid delay in the counseling for admissions into medical col

Divine connect through Money Order prevails over digital currency

Launched in 2009, Aseervachanam scheme is still popular in the era of UPI transactions as the TTD received 3.1 crore as donations through M.O. fr

Sex Racket Busted, 2 Held, 1 Rescued

According to Petbasheerabad police, the raid was conducted around 8 am based on a tip-off, in the presence of two witnesses.

Indore deaths: Parvesh directs DJB to intensify drinking water pipelines inspection

CM Naidu to Inaugurate All-India DWACRA Bazaar in Guntur

Chief minister Chandrababu Naidu and Union minister Pemmasani Chandrasekhar would inaugurate the exhibition on Thursday.

HC seeks Delhi govt. response on plea to regulate e-rickshaws

Gundata Gambling Auctions Stir Sankranti Politics

Despite repeated police warnings against cockfights, card games and Gundata, enforcement is often relaxed during the three days of Sankranti.

Hyderabad: Thieves Decamp with Rs 40-L Worth Ornaments from Temple

The burglars allegedly fled with ornaments placed on the moola virat (main deity), including 15 kg of silver ornaments and two tolas of gold.

Gunfight erupts in J&Ks Kathua after sighting of terror suspects

Security forces engaged terrorists in a fierce gun battle in Kathua's Billawar forests on Wednesday. Following a tip-off about suspicious movemen

Youth power will shape a developed India: LG

Flags off 53-member J&K contingent to participate in 29th National Youth Festival Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha on Wednesday, virtu

Home Minister to review J&K security tomorrow

First security review meet on J&K in 2026; LG Sinha, Chief Secretary, DGP Prabhat among others to attend; Meeting to focus on making 2026 decisiv

BJP asks Speaker to revoke Atishis Assembly membership

CM directs for relocation of SMVDIME MBBS students

Slams Sangarsh Samiti for celebrating institution shutdown Jammu Tawi, Jan 7: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said he had directed an i

Cyber Terror Case: Police raids multiple locations across valley; 22 detained

Srinagar, Jan 7 : The Counter Intelligence wing of the Jammu and Kashmir Police detained 22 suspects on Wednesday following raids at multiple loc

Dinakar Defends APs Right to Surplus River Waters

GodavariPenna interlinking vital for Andhra Pradeshs water security, he says

Youth leadership is key to Viksit Bharat

The vast reservoir of yuva shakti in the country is far more than a demographic advantage; it is Indias greatest national asset

CDC updates childhood vaccine schedule: 5 Key things parents need to know

The CDC has updated the childhood vaccination schedule, reducing the number of universally recommended vaccines from 18 to 11. Rotavirus, hepatit

Reform-express continues to gain momentum: PM

New Delhi, Jan 7: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said Indias Reform Express is gaining momentum, powered by the NDA governments invest

Trump Wrongly Says India Ordered 68 Apache Helicopters

The US President further claimed that Prime Minister Modi was not that happy with him due to high American tariffs on Indian exports. He said Ind

Nick Reiner's high-profile attorney, Alan Jackson, suddenly withdraws just before murder arraignmenthere's what happened

Nick Reiner's attorney, Alan Jackson, withdrew from his murder case moments before his arraignment. Reiner, accused of fatally stabbing his paren

Protest groups hail MBBS seats allocation to SMVD Medical College

NC, PDP, Cong oppose move Jammu Tawi, Jan 7 : The NMCs decision to withdraw permission granted for setting up an MBBS course in a Jammu college o

Net-Zero Residential School Pilot Project Launched at APSWREIS Campus

A mass plantation drive marked the occasion, with students and green volunteers participating.

Revanth Unveils Poster for CM's Cup-2025, Tournaments to Begin from Jan. 17

The competitions will be conducted in phases, beginning at the Gram Panchayat level from January 17 to 22, followed by mandal and ULB levels from

Allies to provide security guarantees to Ukraine

Kyiv's allies have agreed to offer Ukraine robust defense guarantees. European nations, Canada, and US representatives met in Paris. They will su

CM directs intensification of water quality testing, reviewing industrial reforms

Jammu, Jan 7 : Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday directed the intensification of water quality testing under the Jal Jeevan Mission and e

Bandaru (Machilipatnam) Port Targeted to Complete by December

On the Bandaru Port project, Janardhan Reddy said around 42 per cent of the works, estimated at about Rs.1,700 crore, were still pending. He said

Virgin River Season 7 confirmed release date, what to expect, cast, first-look image and how to watch on Netflix: When will new season air?

Virgin River Season 7 confirmed release date, what to expect, cast, first-look image and how to watch has been revealed by Netflix. The series re

Body found in sewage pumping well in Palavakkam

Pawan To Visit Pithapuram

Deputy CM to attend Sankranti events and review development, law and order

IVRS Survey on Teachers to Ascertain Parents Satisfaction Levels

Normally IVRS surveys are being done by the government on the welfare activities and also on the performance of the MLAs and other leaders, so as

Trump moves to ban big investors from buying single-family homes

President Trump wants to stop large companies and investors from buying single-family homes because it makes housing expensive and hard to buy fo

Terror Funding Case: SC to hear bail plea of separatist Shabir Ahmed Shah on Jan 13

New Delhi, Jan 7 : The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it would hear on January 13 the bail plea of Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Ahmed Shah

UP govt cancels Assistant Professor exam 2025: Who is Mehboob Ali? Accused arrested in paper leak case, check new dates, application fee, eligibility

The Yogi Adityanath led Uttar Pradesh government has cancelled the Assistant Professor recruitment exam 2025. The UPESSC will soon release new da

Crime Branch Jammu registers cheating case involving Rs 15.15 Lakhs

Jammu Tawi: The Special Crime Wing, Crime Branch Jammu has registered a formal case under Section 420 RPC on the basis of a written complaint lod

Vijays Jana Nayagan release postponed, new date to be announced soon

Originally scheduled for January 9, the release has been delayed due to unavoidable circumstances beyond the control of the production team.

Dragon fumes at US' oily business in Caracas; Tehran may benefit

Global oil prices dropped as the United States convinced Venezuela to reroute oil shipments away from China. China has strongly condemned this mo

MEA Asks Indians to Avoid Non-Essential Travel

The advisory was issued amid violent protests against Irans Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei over a sharp depreciation of the Iranian curren

Cold, Dry Weather Persists in Jammu as Chillai-Kalan Peaks Across J&K

Jammu Tawi, Jan 7: Jammu division continues to experience cold and dry winter conditions, with dense morning fog affecting visibility at several

Bastars One-Hour Wonder: Unique Green Cave To Open For Tourists

The Green Cave derives its name from the microscopic green microbial layers found on the stalactites (limestone formations) from the caves walls