BJP planning high-pitched campaign to best DMK in Tamil Nadu
Sangli bank lockers cleaned out
ED deputy director who probed Kerala gold case forced to retire
No new permit for Indian onion imports
Bangladesh asks 3 of 5 missions in India to keep visa sections closed for now
Can't allow dogs to roam inside hospital wards: Supreme Court
After demolition, Sambhal to fine violators 75 lakh for encroachment
Auto driver bludgeons passenger over loud music, sets body ablaze
Trump pulls US out of India-led solar alliance, key climate pact
7 RSS men get life for killing CPM worker
Trump backs bill letting him slap up to 500% levy on India
Series of bomb hoaxes hits court work in 7 states
Haryana seeks ICU CCTV feed to 'curb Ayushman misuse'
Raid drama in Kolkata as Didi tails ED on I-PAC trail, cries vendetta
BJP launches campaign to trace 'missing' & 'absent' voters in UP
11-year-old boy saves 9-year-old sister from leopard in Sangli
19-year-old set afire in front of college
Govt gearing up to 'universalise' facial authentication for supplementary nutrition
Supreme Court reserves its verdict on Justice Verma challenge
UP moves to attach assets of doctor accused of sexual exploitation, forced conversions
Ambernath netas suspended by Congress join BJP
Teen shooter accuses coach of rape in Surajkund hotel, FIR filed
Intervention shows she has lot to hide: BJP
Amid oppn outcry, CPM questions Didi's role
Didi slams ED theft, to hit streets today
TMC, I-PAC challenge legality of ED searches, agency moves court against 'obstruction'
UP man gets 20 years for minor's rape, kidnapping
Gadkari: Probe graft, norms violations by bus body builders
Impact: After Football, Jammu controversy reaches Cricket
DYSS acts on Jan 6 Northlines Report, Orders fresh U-14 Cricket trials after allegations of bias Jammu Tawi, Jan 08: In yet another case exposing regional discrimination in sports selections, the long-standing Jammu versus Kashmir controversy earlier witnessed in football spilled over into cricket, forcing the Directorate of Youth Services and Sports (DYSS), [] The post Impact: After Football, Jammu controversy reaches Cricket appeared first on Northlines .
Tamil Nadu moves HC to cancel YouTuber's interim medical bail
L&T gets Army order to upgrade Pinaka rocket launcher systems
Government not satisfied with X response on Grok misuse
Indian AI models should be distinct, promote indigenous content: PM
New Delhi, Jan 8:Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday underlined that the worlds trust in India is its greatest strength and stressed the need for Indian Artificial Intelligence (AI) models to be ethical, unbiased, transparent and firmly grounded in data privacy principles. He also said that Indian AI models should be distinct in character and [] The post Indian AI models should be distinct, promote indigenous content: PM appeared first on Northlines .
India plans to make own air-pollution monitoring devices
Sets Up Lab For Testing And Calibration
Keep J&K anti-terror ops in mission mode: Home Minister
Terror eco-system crippled in J&K Security forces praised Govt committed to lasting peace and end of terrorism New Delhi, Jan 8:Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting on Jammu and Kashmir in New Delhi to review the security situation, directing security agencies to continue counter-terror operations targeting terrorist infrastructure and terror [] The post Keep J&K anti-terror ops in mission mode: Home Minister appeared first on Northlines .
Government approves 237 power projects under Pragati scheme over past 10 years
11 FIRs lodged in J&K for illegally obtaining Govt jobs, visa frauds, forging documents
Jammu Tawi, Jan 8: Police have lodged cases of fraud, including for forging of documents to secure jobs, circulating fake government communications, visa frauds and illegally obtaining compassionate appointments, officials said here on Thursday. The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Jammu and Kashmir Crime Branch has registered 11 FIRs in multiple cases of impersonation, cheating, [] The post 11 FIRs lodged in J&K for illegally obtaining Govt jobs, visa frauds, forging documents appeared first on Northlines .
1,200 repeat helmet violators identified in J&K
RTO data reveals Sgr tops list with 1051 Authorities give 7-day ultimatum to clear pending challans Jammu Tawi, Jan 8:As part of a major data-driven traffic review, the Regional Transport Office (RTO) Kashmir has revealed that at least 1,257 two-wheeler riders across Jammu and Kashmir have been booked for repeated offences of not wearing helmets. [] The post 1,200 repeat helmet violators identified in J&K appeared first on Northlines .
Nr Railway extends Katra special train operations
Jammu Tawi, Jan 8:Northern Railway, Jammu Division, on Thursday announced the extension of services of Special Reserved Train No. 04081/04082 between New Delhi and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, citing heavy passenger demand and convenience of travellers. An official said that train No. 04081 from New Delhi to Katra will operate on January 9 and [] The post Nr Railway extends Katra special train operations appeared first on Northlines .
CS calls for stronger credit linkages, women-led rural enterprises
Chairs 9th Executive Council meeting of JKRLM Jammu Tawi, Jan 8: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Wednesday chaired the 9th Executive Council Meeting of the Jammu & Kashmir Rural Livelihood Mission (JKRLM) to review progress under the UMEED (National Rural Livelihood Mission) framework and outline future strategies for strengthening rural livelihoods and women-led development across [] The post CS calls for stronger credit linkages, women-led rural enterprises appeared first on Northlines .
Uniform Allowance sanctioned for Spl Security Force Personnel
Jammu Tawi, Jan 8: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has sanctioned an initial uniform allowance and annual renewal allowance in favour of personnel of the Special Security Force (SSF), officials said on Thursday. According to an order issued by the Home Department, members of the SSF will be granted an initial uniform allowance of20,000. The [] The post Uniform Allowance sanctioned for Spl Security Force Personnel appeared first on Northlines .
IED recovered in Rajouri; destroyed
Anti-terror operation continues in Kathua, SOG trooper injured
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah said this will severely impact the Kannada-speaking population in the border district of Kasaragod, which is administratively part of Kerala
A Tribute to Maharani Yasho Rajya Lakshmi, an apostle of love and compassion
Maharani Yasho Rajya Lakshmi was blessed with a charming personality and a compassionate disposition, even towards the most ordinary people, which enhanced her stature manifold. Her love and affection for the needy and her deep concern for their welfare became her lifelong mission and led her to involve herself in numerous social activities. 24th May [] The post A Tribute to Maharani Yasho Rajya Lakshmi, an apostle of love and compassion appeared first on Northlines .
Digital Arrest Scams and Deepfakes: A Growing Threat to Indias Constitutional Rights
By Shaleen Mahajan Indias rapid digital growth has transformed governance, banking, and communication, making services faster, more accessible, and better connected. However, this technological progress has also opened the door to complex cybercrimes that exploit fear, trust, and gaps in digital literacy. Among the most serious threats are digital arrest scams and AI-powered deepfakes, which [] The post Digital Arrest Scams and Deepfakes: A Growing Threat to Indias Constitutional Rights appeared first on Northlines .
India to continue with its growth momentum despite U.S. tariff impact
UN report projects Indias GDP growth at 6.6 per cent in 2026 By Satyaki Chakraborty NEW DELHI: India will maintain its growth momentum in 2026 defying the uncertainty in global economy over the impact of the U.S. tariff rates. The GDP growth projected at 7.4 per cent in 2025 will be at the [] The post India to continue with its growth momentum despite U.S. tariff impact appeared first on Northlines .
US imperialism exposed as Britain and the EU look the other way
Mobilisation of forces for peace and democracy is the need of the hour By Ben Chacko LONDON: The past few days have really thrown the role of imperialism in sharp relief. The actions of the US attacking a sovereign country, kidnapping an elected president, attempting to hold that country to ransom with [] The post US imperialism exposed as Britain and the EU look the other way appeared first on Northlines .
73-Year-Old BJP MLA Touches Feet Of Jyotiraditya Scindia's 31-Year-Old Son | Video
Social media users have intercepted the 73-year-old MLA's gesture in different ways- ranging from respect to political subservience.
It is the right time that Jammu and Kashmir Police should gird up their loins and fight back the rising crime graph in and around Jammu city as law and order seems to be deteriorating with each passing day. A report stating that three local youths were allegedly attacked by a group of unidentified [] The post Deteriorating law & order appeared first on Northlines .
Uttarakhand government college named after Ankita Bhandari amid clamour for CBI probe into her death
'I Don't Have Any Option': Shivakumar Appointed As Congress Observer For Assam Elections
Shivakumar, ex-Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel and Jharkhand ex-MLA Bandhu Tirkey were appointed as Congress observers for the Assam elections.
'Built lasting bridges': How Padma Shri Tomio Mizokami shaped IndiaJapan cultural ties
Amit Shah to virtually inaugurate IED-related data platform for NSG on Friday
'Naya Hindustan': The 'Angry Young Man' is back, but has his rage changed sides?
Anuradha Roy On Gardens Growing From Grief
Anuradha Roy is the author of five novels. Her first, An Atlas of Impossible Longing, was translated into 16 languages. Sleeping on Jupiter, her third novel, won the DSC Prize for Fiction 2016 and was longlisted for the Man Booker Prize 2015. All the Lives We Never Lived won the 2022 Sahitya Akademi Award and was shortlisted for the International Dublin Literary Award. 'Called by the Hills is her first work of nonfiction.
High Drama Over I-PAC Raids: Mamata Banerjee Alleges Strategy Theft, ED Says She Obstructed Probe
The agency says the raids are linked to a money laundering probe into a coal smuggling syndicate and are unrelated to the upcoming Bengal elections
Cash Discovery Row: SC reserves verdict on Justice Varmas plea challenging impeachment proceedings
New Delhi, Jan 8: The Supreme Court on Wednesday reserved its verdict on a plea filed by Allahabad High Court Justice Yashwant Varma who faces impeachment proceedings following the cash-discovery row challenging the decision of the Lok Sabha Speaker to constitute a three-member inquiry committee against him under the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968. [] The post Cash Discovery Row: SC reserves verdict on Justice Varmas plea challenging impeachment proceedings appeared first on Northlines .
Operation Sindoor Underscored Duty Towards Nation-Building: IAF Chief
New Delhi, Jan 8: Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal A P Singh on Thursday said Operation Sindoor reinforced the message that life is not only about personal success or earning money, but also about contributing to the nation, as he praised NCC cadets for their role during the operation. Addressing cadets at the [] The post Operation Sindoor Underscored Duty Towards Nation-Building: IAF Chief appeared first on Northlines .
'Peaceful till CM came': ED's big charge against Mamata; raids linked to coal case trigger row
The Enforcement Directorate accused West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee of obstructing a money-laundering probe into a coal smuggling syndicate. The ED claims Banerjee, accompanied by police, entered a residence and I-PAC office, seizing documents and electronic devices. Banerjee rejected the allegations, calling the searches politically motivated and an attempt to seize TMC's election strategy.
CM Omar Abdullah Launches e-Pathshala, Stresses Digital Learning to Complement Teachers
Jammu, Jan 8: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday launched the e-Pathshala initiative of the School Education Department, asserting that digital learning platforms are intended to supplement classroom teaching and bridge learning gaps, not replace teachers. The e-Pathshala channel will be available on DTH channel 53 to facilitate home-based learning across the [] The post CM Omar Abdullah Launches e-Pathshala, Stresses Digital Learning to Complement Teachers appeared first on Northlines .
LG Sinha to Preside Over 2026 Republic Day Celebrations in Jammu
Jammu, Jan 8: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha will preside over the main Republic Day function, 2026, at Maulana Azad Stadium, Jammu, where he will also take the salute. All government officers and officials, including those from Public Sector Undertakings stationed in Jammu, have been directed to attend the event as part of [] The post LG Sinha to Preside Over 2026 Republic Day Celebrations in Jammu appeared first on Northlines .
'Evidence-Based, Not Political: ED Sources Counter Mamata Banerjee On I-PAC Raids
Amid the raids, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee ushed to the residence of Pratik Jain and claimed that the officials are attempting to seize her party documents.
Young Stroke: Why People in Their 20s & 30s Are Now at Risk
Dr Namita Kaul, Director- Neurology, Medanta Super Specialty Hospital, Noida Stroke has long been perceived as a disease of the elderly, typically affecting individuals above the age of 60. However, this perception is rapidly changing. In recent years, India has witnessed a concerning surge in the number of young adultspeople in their 20s, 30s, and [] The post Young Stroke: Why People in Their 20s & 30s Are Now at Risk appeared first on Northlines .
Modi likely to launch free medical care for road crash victims scheme this month
J&K: DSEK Warns DDOs Against Unauthorized Transfers
Srinagar, Jan 8: The Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) on Thursday reiterated that Drawing and Disbursing Officers (DDOs) are not authorised to issue transfer orders or exercise administrative powers beyond their prescribed financial mandate. In an order issued by the Director School Education Kashmir, the department noted that several officers assigned only DDO responsibilities [] The post J&K: DSEK Warns DDOs Against Unauthorized Transfers appeared first on Northlines .
SC Defers Hearing to Jan 13 on Pleas Against ECs Special Revision of Electoral Rolls
New Delhi, Jan 8: The Supreme Court on Thursday deferred till January 13 the final hearing on a batch of petitions challenging the Election Commissions decision to conduct a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in several states, including Bihar. A bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant, which had scheduled the matter for [] The post SC Defers Hearing to Jan 13 on Pleas Against ECs Special Revision of Electoral Rolls appeared first on Northlines .
JKBOSE Issues Advisory on Class 10 Results, Warns Against Fake Links
Srinagar/Jammu, Jan 8: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) on Thursday issued an advisory cautioning students and parents against fake links and unofficial announcements claiming the declaration of Class 10 results, urging them to rely only on official platforms. https://x.com/Office_JKBoSE/status/2008949739413442986?s=20 JKBOSE clarified that authentic updates will be available exclusively on its official [] The post JKBOSE Issues Advisory on Class 10 Results, Warns Against Fake Links appeared first on Northlines .
Manipur Violence: SC Orders Forensic Probe of Audio Linked to Ex-CM Biren Singh
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed a comprehensive forensic examination of a controversial 48-minute audio recording allegedly implicating former Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh in the 2023 ethnic violence, ordering the National Forensic Science University (NFSU), Gandhinagar, to analyse the full audio along with Singhs admitted voice samples. A bench of the [] The post Manipur Violence: SC Orders Forensic Probe of Audio Linked to Ex-CM Biren Singh appeared first on Northlines .
Census 2027: House Listing Exercise Scheduled from April to Sept 2026
New Delhi, Jan 7: The Centre has fixed the period from April 1 to September 30, 2026, for house listing operations under Census 2027, involving a nationwide door-to-door survey to collect data on housing conditions and household amenities across states and Union Territories. According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs, the [] The post Census 2027: House Listing Exercise Scheduled from April to Sept 2026 appeared first on Northlines .
ED raids TMC IT heads house: Mamata hits out at Amit Shah; asks is this the job of home minister?
'Deliberate, Abusive': BJP Accuses AAP's Atishi Of 'Disrespecting' Sikh Guru, Demands Her Arrest
BJP has claimed Atishi's remarks were deliberate, abusive and deeply hurt the religious sentiments of the Sikh community.
Pakistan Eyes Regime Change in Afghanistan as Taliban Rift Deepens, CPEC in Focus
New Delhi, Jan 8: With ties with the Afghan Taliban falling to an all-time low, Pakistan is now plotting a regime change in Afghanistan, Intelligence Bureau officials say. The plan to effect a regime change has always been on Pakistans mind, but the urgency to go ahead with the plan comes in the wake of [] The post Pakistan Eyes Regime Change in Afghanistan as Taliban Rift Deepens, CPEC in Focus appeared first on Northlines .
J&K: Search Operation Resumes in Kathua Forest; One Security Personnel Injured
Jammu, Jan 8: Security forces on Thursday morning resumed a major search operation to track down terrorists hiding in a forest area of Jammu and Kashmirs Kathua district, a day after an encounter in which one security personnel sustained a minor injury. Officials said the joint operation by the Special Operations Group (SOG) of Jammu [] The post J&K: Search Operation Resumes in Kathua Forest; One Security Personnel Injured appeared first on Northlines .
J&K: 4 Injured as Minibus Skids Off Road in Poonch
Poonch, Jan 8: Four persons sustained injuries after a minibus skidded off the road near Chaktroo, close to a police post in Poonch district on Thursday, officials said. The vehicle, bearing registration number JK12-1245, went out of control under circumstances yet to be ascertained, resulting in injuries to its occupants. The injured include residents of [] The post J&K: 4 Injured as Minibus Skids Off Road in Poonch appeared first on Northlines .
Maharashtra Civic Poll Fallout: 12 Congress Leaders Join BJP After Suspension For Allying With Opp
The political shift follows the municipal council elections held on December 20 in Ambernath, located in Thane district.
Could not shake our eternal faith: PM Modi recalls Somnath temple attack; shares throwback pictures
Outrage Over Umar Khalid, Silence On Afzal Guru: Congress's Double Standard Stands Exposed
When Afzal Guru faced the gallows under a Congress-led UPA government, there were no statements on bail as a fundamental right, no concern over prolonged incarceration.
ISRO's PSLV C62 mission, scheduled for January 12, 2026, will launch the advanced earth observation satellite EOS-N1, enhancing India's surveillance capabilities. The mission also carries a European demonstrator satellite and 17 other payloads, including India's first on-orbit satellite refuelling payload, AayulSAT. This launch marks a significant comeback for the PSLV program after a previous setback.
Par panel on anti-graft bill debates inviting opposition parties, BJP MP flags loophole
Parliamentary committee members debated inviting opposition parties to discuss a bill to remove PMs, CMs, and ministers arrested for over 30 days on serious charges. Concerns were raised about replacing removed leaders and whether the Leader of Opposition could be removed under the bill's provisions.
April 1-Sept 30: Govt notifies timeline for 1st phase of Census; to be held digitally for first time
The Union home ministry has notified the timeline for the first phase of Census 2027, focusing on housing and houselisting operations. This phase will be conducted over 30 days between April 1 and September 30 this year, with an option for 15-day self-enumeration before the main operation.

