Indian missions worldwide celebrated the inaugural World Meditation Day, highlighting meditation's transformative power. The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution marking the Winter Solstice as World Meditation Day, led by countries including India.

To evaluate the security situation along the Line of Control and hinterland, the GoC White Knight Corps, visited the border district of Rajouri. During his visit, he engaged with civilians, ex-servicemen, and Army officers to gather feedback and praised the synergy between the military and local communities.

In a decisive move to ensure sports governance in Jammu and Kashmir remains transparent and athlete-focused, the J&K Sports Council has directed all affiliated sports associations to disclose details of government employees and politicians holding office bearer positions.

The student wing of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has announced statewide protests against the National Testing Agency (NTA) for scheduling the University Grants Commission-National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET) on January 15 and 16, which coincide with Pongal, one of the most important festivals in Tamil Nadu.

Congress leader Pramod Tiwari accuses BJP government of degrading parliamentary norms, tarnishing India's democratic traditions, and creating a war zone in Parliament amid Rahul Gandhicontroversy.

EPFO seeks arrest warrant for former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa over non-payment of Rs 23.36 lakh in damages for his company's providentfunddues.

Civic body Bengaluru Bruhat Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has issued a notice to cricketer Virat Kohli's pub 'One8 Commune' over alleged fire safety violations.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emplaned for his historic two-day visit to Kuwait, becoming the first Indian Prime Minister to visit the Gulf nation in 43 years.

Some people with artificial hearts can regenerate heart muscle, according to a study, an advance that may open the door to new ways to treat and someday may also cure heart failure.

On the first day of the 40-day period of extreme winter cold called the 'Chillai Kalan' on Saturday, Srinagar city froze at minus 8.5 degrees Celsius, recording the lowest temperature since 2000.

A mysterious illness has claimed the lives of eight individuals, including seven children, in the mountainous Badhaal village of Kotranka tehsil, Rajouri district.

The Union Government revealed a fake Ayushman Cards scam involving empaneled hospitals; the ED seized Rs 88 lakh and probed Rs 25 crore in proceeds of crime.

Senior Congress leaders including the Assam unit chief Bhupen Borah were taken into custody on Friday after they took part in a protest rally in Guwahati demanding justice for the death of deceased Congress worker Mridul Islam.

The Karnataka High Court on Friday directed the immediate release of BJP MLC C.T. Ravi, who was arrested for allegedly making a derogatory remark against Minister for Women and Child Welfare, Lakshmi Hebbalkar. Jubilant BJP workers celebrated the decision across the state.

India's international borders with Nepal and Bhutan were never been a cause of concern for the Indian government because of the presence of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) there, according to Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

Committed to fostering longstanding, historic and close relations with all Gulf countries, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will undertake a two-day visit to Kuwait starting Saturday - the first by an Indian PM to the key West Asian country in 43 years.

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a significant health burden in India, according to a study, published in The Lancet Psychiatry journal

Former India batter Abhinav Mukund paid a rich tribute to the recently-retired Ravichandran Ashwin, saying the off-spinner was always a thinking cricketer who brain was on an overdrive and that he could never be kept quiet.

The Calcutta High Court on Thursday granted conditional nod to the West Bengal Joint Platform of Doctors, an umbrella body of senior doctors, to conduct sit-in demonstration in central Kolkata to protest the default bail to two accused of tampering of evidence in the case on ghastly rape and murder of a woman junior doctor of R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital in Kolkata within the hospital premises in August this year.

AIIMS Delhi has partnered with Blockchain For Impact (BFI) to enhance biomedical research and innovation in India. The collaboration will focus on identifying potential markers for recurrent urinary tract infections (rUTI).

Scientists from the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST) Mohali, an autonomous institution of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), have found that nanoplastics derived from single-use plastic bottles (SUPBs) may be contributing to the spread of antibiotic resistance.

Officials of investigating agencies probing the rackets engaged in arranging fake Indian passports for illegal Bangladeshi immigrants, are now trying to track the roots of this menace in a section of public distribution system (PDS) dealers in West Bengal.

The BJP demolished the Congress and other Opposition parties in the Maharashtra and Haryana Assembly elections.

A woman in Andhra Pradesh's West Godavari district was shocked on receiving a parcel containing the body of an unidentified person.

Project finance flowing into renewable energy projects recorded a 63 per cent jump in 2023 compared to 2022 levels, to scale the Rs 30,255 crore ($3.66 billion) mark, according to a report by the Centre for Financial Accountability.

A study by the Indian School of Business and CyberPeace reveals a surge in fake news and deepfakes in India, with social media platforms being the primary source. Political fake news accounts for the most significant share, with Twitter and Facebook identified as the leading platforms for spreading misinformation.

With several Cooperative Banks in Kerala facing financial issues due to alleged manipulation, the body of a depositor was found hanging near the Kattapana Rural Development Cooperative Society.

Range Rover has launched its first 'Made in India' model, the 2025 Range Rover Sport, exclusively for the Indian market. The vehicle, a product of Tata Motors Group, is built on the MLA-Flex platform and comes with new features like perforated semi-aniline leather seats and a 13.1-inch curved touchscreen.

Suggestions on healthcare and nutritional needs of the elderly and their economic security, social inclusion, and quality of life from experts from the WHO, among others, dominated the agenda at a seminar organised by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday once again acknowledged India's growing economic prowess while highlighting his government's continued efforts to keep the overall economic situation in the country normal and stable despite the long and ongoing conflict with Ukraine.

NITI Aayog on Thursday released a comprehensive report on the crucial role of secure, affordable, flexible, and efficient (S.A.F.E.) accommodations for industrial workers in boosting India's manufacturing sector.

The Karnataka Congress on Thursday accused former BJP national general secretary and MLC C.T. Ravi of using derogatory words towards Minister for Women and Child Welfare Laxmi Hebbalkar on the floor of the house during the Session, demanding stern action against him.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke with Britain's King Charles III, holding discussions on a number of subjects of mutual interest, besides exchanging greetings on the upcoming festive occasions of Christmas and the New Year.

Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi and the Indian Navy on Thursday offered condolences to grieving families of victims who lost their lives in the naval speedboat and passenger ferry collision in the Arabian Sea on Wednesday, even as the search continues for 2 missing persons.

Term insurance is designed purely for protection, not for savings or investments.

After assuming charge as Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir on October 16, Omar Abdullah met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah for the second time.

Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah assured on Thursday that a chapter on Kashmiri patron Sufi saint, Sheikh Noor-Ud-Din Wali, also called Sheikh-ul-Alam, will not be deleted from class 9 syllabus.

Under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Urban (PMAY-U) a total of 1.18 crore houses have been sanctioned by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), out of which 1.14 crore have been grounded and 88.32 lakh are completed/delivered to the beneficiaries including homeless across the country.

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Uttar Pradesh and Haryana governments to impose a complete ban on firecrackers in the areas falling under the NCR region.

Walking speed can be a quick, equipment-free tool for identifying metabolic health risks among people with obesity, according to a study.

A Cybercrime team of the Gurugram police busted an illegal call centre operating at Plot No 270 of Udyog Vihar, Phase-2 in Gurugram.

Parents of murdered junior doctor approach Calcutta High Court, seeking fresh investigation into case, citing lack of faith in CBI's handlingoftheprobe.

India's pharmaceutical industry, valued at $50 billion, is the third largest globally by volume, with a strong global presence and diversified product base. The Department of Pharmaceuticals has established seven National Institutes of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPERs) for high-end research and education.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday enquired about the well-being of two BJP MPs injured during a commotion at the Parliament entrance, allegedly involving Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.

In a significant achievement for ongoing anti-terror operations, security forces on Thursday neutralized five terrorists, including Farooq Nali, a self-styled commander of the proscribed Hizbul Mujahideen group.

Real Madrid, led by Carlo Ancelotti, won the FIFA Intercontinental Cup, marking their fifth trophy of the year. The team's 3-0 victory over Pachuca was highlighted by goals from Kylian Mbappe, Rodrygo, and Vinicius Jr. Vinicius Jr. was named Player of the Tournament and received the Golden Ball, while Valverde won the adidas Silver Ball.

A heated confrontation erupted in Parliament premises between Opposition MPs and BJP members, with BJP MP Pratap Sarangi accusing Rahul Gandhi of pushing him, causing a head injury, which Gandhi denies, claiming BJP MPs were blocking and threateninghim

Chandigarh's Footpath Cycle and Rehri Fadi Workers Union opposes proposed 35% GST hike on sin goods, citing income loss and potential smuggling, hurtinglegalsales.

Tejashwi Yadav slams Amit Shah's remarks on B.R. Ambedkar as highly objectionable, alleging BJP's anti-Constitutionagenda.

After India's first paperless e-Vidhan Sabha that helped the state save Rs 15 crore every year, the Himachal Pradesh legislative Assembly on Wednesday became the country's first National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) under the Central government's One Nation, One Application initiative.