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Kashmir valley is currently in the midst of Chilla-i-Kalan, 40 days of extreme cold, during which night temperatures often drop several degrees below the freezing point, and the chances of snowfall are the highest
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir made the remarks after a meeting with CEC AMM Nasir Uddin, a report said
At the NSE, the stock went down by 3.53% to 1,406.30
The Trump administrations threat of sweeping tariffs on European nations over Greenland has sparked sharp backlash across the EU. Leaders warn of a dangerous escalation that could damage transatlantic trade, weaken NATO unity, and strain international law. With countermeasures looming, the standoff risks long-term geopolitical and economic consequences for both sides.
Government planning to close down 40,000 rural schools, says activist
The legendary former batter lauded Kohli for trying till the end and urged the others to emulate his mindset and consistency
Vijay will be questioned during the day by a team of officials led by a Deputy Superintendent rank officer drawn from the Anti Corruption unit of the agency
The Australian Open hiked prize money to A$111.5 million ($74.56 million) for the current tournament, bringing it ahead of last years French Open ($65.42 million) and Wimbledon ($71.60 million) but short of the U.S. Opens purse ($90 million)
Senegals players walked off the pitch to protest a penalty decision deep into stoppage time; they returned 14 minutes later and goalkeeper Edouard Mendy saved the penalty kick from Brahim Diaz
Threads & Treads, an initiative that gets communities in the OMR and Tambaram regions to dispose of their old clothes and shoes responsibly, gets off to a flying start with nearly three tonnes of this waste being stopped from hitting the dumping grounds
As earnings for beach horse ride operators dwindle, the equines find themselves hobbling unsteadily on the shifting sands of malnutrition and poor health care
CM Mohan Charan Majhi also launched development projects worth more than 891 crore to boost irrigation facilities in the drought-prone areas of the region
In a letter addressed to well-wishers and posted on his social media handles, the 55-year-old leader said politics had always meant more to him than position or prestige it was a path of selfless service and dedication
Officials stated that strict action will be taken against those who threaten public safety and misuse social media to spread fear
Terming Cherians statement divisive, Chennithala alleges it is part of CPI(M) agenda to divide society on basis of caste and religion in order to make electoral gains
Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab says that more than 60 people were missing
Delhi Traffic Police have issued a traffic advisory on 17th, 19th, 20th, and 21st of January due to Republic Day Parade rehearsals on Kartavya Path.
The clashes occurred in the rural area of the municipality of El Retorno, in the department of Guaviare, 300 kilometres southwest of Bogot, a military source said
Videos circulating on social media showed people throwing stones and police intervening to disperse the crowd
NATO has been telling Denmark, for 20 years, that you have to get Russian threat away from Greenland. Unfortunately, Denmark has been unable to do anything about it, Mr. Trump wrote in a post on the social media website he owns called Truth Social
The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 320.69 points to 83,249.66 in early trade; the 50-share NSE Nifty went down by 124.60 points to 25,573.40
If Bangladesh refuses to send their team to India, ICC is likely to name a replacement, and as per current rankings, it could be Scotland
Persistent outflow of foreign funds from domestic equity markets and higher crude oil prices overseas amid a volatile geopolitical situation kept investors cautious, forex analysts said
Trump vowed to implement a wave of increasing tariffs on EU members Denmark, Sweden, France, Germany, the Netherlands and Finland, along with Britain and Norway, until the U.S. is allowed to buy Greenland
Rising demand for electricity in China has been driven in large part by high-tech industries
Our law is based on a presumption, and that presumption is that everyone is innocent until proven guilty, he said
Powerchip said in a statement on Saturday that Micron will establish a long-term foundry relationship with the company for DRAM advanced-packaging wafer manufacturing
Gauff has won two Grand Slam titles but has never gone past the semifinals at Melbourne Park. She was knocked out in the quarterfinals last year
Cold wave conditions, coupled with dense fog, also impacted air travel operations, with several flights delayed at Indira Gandhi International Airport due to poor visibility
The total number of births in China dropped to 7.92 million in 2025, its lowest in decades, from 9.54 million in 2024
Why did Chinese President Xi Jinping abolish the one-child policy in 2016? Why has Beijing increased its age of retirement? What are some of the policies China is implementing to increase child birth?
Every morning, as you use either your toothpaste or shampoo, you engage with soft matter, materials that flow like liquids under force but hold their shape at rest. This fascinating behaviour challenges our understanding of material properties
Ukraine has rapidly developed its capacity to produce drones since Russia launched its invasion of its smaller neighbour in February 2022 and is counting on further advances
Police rejected allegations of negligence saying fire department teams made efforts to save the youth and deployed a crane, ladder, makeshift boat and searchlights, but visibility was near zero due to fog
Kohli struck his record-extending 54th ODI ton but India lost by 41 runs in a steep run chase of 338
Each year, statistically test the risk-adjusted return of investments in active funds. This will help you be mindful of the fact if each fund is generating returns as per hopes to achieve life goals
The Kuki Students' Organisation alleged that no meaningful action was taken against the perpetrators
The attacks on police in and around Guatemala City came after hundreds of anti-riot police stormed Renovacion prison in Escuintla, about 76 km southwest of the capital, to free nine guards who had been taken hostage there
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If a nominee has been appointed for a bank account, the bank may release funds to the nominee; however, ownership of those funds follows inheritance law, or a Will, not the nomination form
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AAI officials said the State government had called for a studyto assess whether the pillars of the proposed elevated corridor from Thandalam will obstruct flow of water in the Adyar river

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