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A police team that reached the spot to manage the situation was allegedly attacked by rioters, who pelted stones, injuring half a dozen policemen. All the injured personnel were admitted to a local hospital, where their condition is reported to be stable. To control the situation, police resorted to a lathi-charge and fired tear gas shells. Since morning, the entire area has been converted into a high-security zone, with heavy police deployment.

Removal of the long-held designation sparks debate across mainstream and separatist circles as Mirwaiz cites pressure from authorities and the ban on Hurriyat constituents.

Dissident Lok Sabha member Aga Ruhullah warns of joining student protests as Chief Minister rejects pressure tactics on reservation policy.

India concluded a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with New Zealand, strengthening its Indo-Pacific engagement and export diversification strategy. On the macro front, growth across the eight core infrastructure sectors slowed sharply to 1.8 per cent in November, highlighting near-term moderation in industrial momentum.

Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor had two intimate family celebrations but chose to skip their annual tradition of daughter Raha's meet and greet with the paparazzi, leaving fans unhappy and disappointed. In previous years, Alia and Ranbir had stepped out to greet photographers during the festive season. Let's take a look at memorable moments of Raha and paps interactions

We said we'd secure a Free Trade Agreement with India in our first term, and we've delivered, Luxon said in a post on social media platform X. This landmark deal means more jobs, higher incomes, and more exports by opening the door to 1.4 billion Indian consumers, he added.

The four mice -- two male and two female -- were sent into space aboard the Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship on October 31, and were housed in a specialised habitat on the space station before returning to Earth on November 14, Xinhua news agency reported.

Tara Sutaria, dressed in a stunning black outfit, joined AP Dhillon on stage and sang his song Excuse. During the performance, AP Dhillon hugged her and kissed her on the cheek. The video further shows Tara wrapping her arms around his neck as the two danced together on stage. Veer Pahariya was also seen lip-syncing to some of AP Dhillon's songs; however, several social media users took to the comments section, claiming that he appeared visibly uncomfortable.

IIL aims to reassure stakeholders that the company's pharmacovigilance and quality systems are robust, and that the public can continue to place confidence in vaccines supplied directly by IIL and its authorised channels, added Sunil Tiwari, Vice President and Head of Quality Management at IIL, in the statement.

Salman kicked off his 60th birthday by having a blast with his family and close friends at his Panvel farmhouse. Along with his parents and siblings, he was also accompanied by his industry folks. Many big names from Bollywood, such as Sanjay Dutt, Karisma Kapoor, Aditya Roy Kapur, Genelia Deshmukh, Rakul Preet Singh, Huma Qureshi, MS Dhoni, Sangeeta Bijlani, Mika Singh, Maniesh Paul, Pragya Jaiswal, Zeeshan Siddiqui, and Rahul Kanwal, along with others, were also a part of Salman's 60th birthda

Every year, the Tamil Nadu government distributes essential commodities such as raw rice, sugar and sugarcane to ration card holders as part of its festive welfare initiative. Jaggery producers argue that replacing refined sugar with locally made jaggery would strengthen rural livelihoods while promoting healthier consumption practices.

While Rajesh on Friday won with 51 votes, the CPI(M) led Left candidate R.P. Shivaji got 29, and the Congress-led UDF and former legislator K.S. Sabarinathan secured 19 votes, and one independent councillor abstained from the voting.

Intelligence Bureau officials say that the TTP has inflicted massive damage on the Pakistan Army, and in the coming year, the hostilities are likely to double. Pakistan is already struggling to contain the TTP, and the challenges are expected to intensify in the coming year.

Across generations, Indian families have saved carefully through opening bank accounts, purchasing insurance policies, investing in mutual funds, earning dividends from shares, and setting aside money for retirement. These financial decisions are taken with a hope and responsibility, often to secure children's education, support healthcare needs, and ensure dignity in old age.

The Sensex closed at 85,041.45, slipping 367.25 points or 0.43 per cent. The Nifty also ended in the red, falling 99.80 points or 0.38 per cent to settle at 26,042.30.

Data from the Central Pollution Control Board's (CPCB) Sameer mobile application showed that, as of 6.05 a.m., three monitoring stations reported air quality in the 'moderate' category. These included Lodhi Road-IITM with an AQI of 160, Lodhi Road-IMD at 194, and Najafgarh at 188.

These new rules outline a range of practices that the DHS said raised red flags during recent filing cycles, including wage manipulation, inconsistent job information, and the filing of multiple registrations tied to related entities.

According to police officials, at least six policemen were injured in the violence and have been admitted to a nearby hospital. Most of the injured personnel sustained head injuries, though their condition is reported to be stable. Several police vehicles were also damaged during the stone-pelting.

As of 9.30 am, Sensex edged down 83 points, or 0.09 per cent to 85,325 and Nifty eased 17 points, or 0.06 per cent to 26,124.

The hectic winter session of Parliament saw the approval of proposals to allow 100 per cent foreign direct investment (FDI) in insurance and opening the nuclear power sector to private players. These came close on the heels of the four labour laws that were recently notified, integrating 29 complex laws into 4 streamlined Codes, to create an environment that promotes industrial efficiency while safeguarding workers' interests.

As the nation celebrates the birth anniversary of one of the tallest leaders of the country, Modi Archives -- a popular social media handle on X, shared the wise words of Ajatashatru Atal Bihari Vajpayee to commemorate his birth anniversary.

The IMF's recommendation was mentioned in a staff-level report released earlier this month after the second review of Pakistan's $7 billion bailout programme. In the report, the IMF said that lowering the cost of cross-border payments would reduce the need for government-funded incentives.

Redmi 15C 5G is a no-nonsense budget smartphone that focuses on reliability, long battery life, and future-ready connectivity without unnecessary frills. Here's our review.

The initiative, which was a key promise in the BJP's Delhi election manifesto, is aimed at ensuring access to affordable and nutritious food for residents across the city. Delhi Urban Development Minister Ashish Sood on Wednesday announced the inauguration of the scheme, calling it a major step towards food security for the underprivileged.

In a major tragedy on Christmas Day, at least nine persons were burned alive and 21 others injured after a sleeper coach bus caught fire following a collision with a truck in Chitradurga district of Karnataka in the early hours of Thursday.

Krishnamoorthi warned that poor coordination could allow armed groups to exploit instability. That we don't enable armed groups to come to the fore and carry out the violence they would like to carry out, he said.

For the base year revision for GDP, an Advisory Committee on National Accounts Statistics (ACNAS) and five domain-specific sub-committees have been constituted by MoSPI and more than 30 sub-committee meetings and 4 ACNAS meetings have been held.

In the first month, NMIA will operate for 12 hours -- between 08:00 hours and 20:00 hours -- handling 23 scheduled daily departures. During this period, the airport will manage up to 10 flight movements per hour.

The church witnessed a significant gathering of worshippers who had assembled to mark Christmas, the birth anniversary of Lord Jesus Christ.The service featured prayers, carols and hymns, reflecting the spirit of joy, reflection and togetherness associated with the festival. A special prayer for the Prime Minister was also offered during the service by Rt. Rev. Dr Paul Swarup, the Bishop of Delhi.

According to eyewitnesses, an explosive device was thrown from the top of the flyover and detonated on the road below, critically injuring the victim. He was later identified by his relatives as a man named Siam, who succumbed to his injuries shortly after the blast.

Silver prices surged by more than 137 per cent -- outperforming gold -- which also posted a strong gain of around 68 per cent this year. With equity markets facing volatility, both metals strengthened their position as preferred safe investment options, but silver clearly outshone all traditional choices.

After welcoming her second son on December 19, 2025, Bharti was discharged from the hospital on Wednesday. While heading home, she greeted the paps outside the hospital and joked with the media, Kaju pak chuka hai, as both she and Haarsh confirmed that their baby is healthy.

In the leaked BTS clips, Varun Dhawan and Pooja Hegde are seen getting close during a beachside shoot, with Pooja in a black swimsuit and Varun in a shirt and shorts. Another clip shows Pooja sitting on Varun's lap as they film a romantic scene, with the duo also stepping into the water for a few shots.

The deceased has been identified as Rao Danish, a former student of Aligarh Muslim University. He had been working as a teacher at the ABK High School on the university campus for the past 11 years. According to initial information, on Wednesday night, Rao Danish had stepped out for his routine evening walk along with two colleagues when the incident occurred.