Education must be free from political considerations, says Delhi Minister Sood
Dalit atrocities rising in BJP-governed states: Congress
Delhi HC clears Zydus biosimilar, boosting access to affordable cancer care
Panchayat Advancement Index: Strengthening Data-Driven Decision-Making for rural transformation
Sushil Kumar Lohani, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Panchayati Raj Across Indias villages, a silent but powerful shift is underway. From a panchayat in Maharashtra installing CCTV and streetlights after scoring poorly on the Women-Friendly Panchayat theme to a village in Gujarat launching rapid sanitation drives after weak scores in the Clean & Green Panchayat [] The post Panchayat Advancement Index: Strengthening Data-Driven Decision-Making for rural transformation appeared first on Northlines .
Pt Shiv Kumar Sharma: The Santoor Maestro Who Gave Jammu a Global Voice
By Ravi Rohmetra Jammu, the land of temples and culture, has produced distinguished personalities in every fieldpolitics, academics, social service, journalism, literature, cinema, and music. Among its most illustrious sons stands the legendary Santoor maestro Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma, a global icon of Indian classical music and a proud son of the Duggar soil. Born [] The post Pt Shiv Kumar Sharma: The Santoor Maestro Who Gave Jammu a Global Voice appeared first on Northlines .
R. K. Bharti: The Voice That History Ignored
By Omkar Dattatray K. Bharti occupies a rare and paradoxical position in the modern intellectual history of Jammu and Kashmir: a figure of profound consequence whose contributions remain insufficiently acknowledged outside discerning literary and journalistic circles. The observance of his death anniversary on January 12, 2026, by the R. K. Bharti Foundation is not merely [] The post R. K. Bharti: The Voice That History Ignored appeared first on Northlines .
Donald Trumps decision on Iran will determine the geopolitics in 2026
The U.S. President has gone berserk giving only threats and talking of deals By T N Ashok NEW YORK: When President Donald Trump speaks of Iran, he no longer discusses deterrence in conventional terms. Gone is the Cold War lexicon of containment, mutual assured destruction, or carefully calibrated signalling. In its place sits [] The post Donald Trumps decision on Iran will determine the geopolitics in 2026 appeared first on Northlines .
Will Kick Out Bihar, UP People If...: Raj Thackeray's Warning Ahead Of Mumbai Civic Polls
Raj Thackeray warned migrants from Bihar and UP against imposing Hindi in Maharashtra, stressing protection of Marathi language and culture at an MNS political gathering.
Vivekananda: The Power, A Retrospect and the Prospect
Kuldip Khajuria A hundred and sixty four years ago on the twelfth of January was born in Calcutta (now Kolkata), then the capital of India, in an aristocratic family, a lad, Narendranath Datta, who in the thirties of his life conquered the world with love and wisdom as Swami Vivekananda, and left the mortal coil [] The post Vivekananda: The Power, A Retrospect and the Prospect appeared first on Northlines .
Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue: Unlocking Youth Leadership for Viksit Bharat
Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya Indias growth story will be written by those who are shaping its ideas today. Across the country, young Indians are thinking deeply about how India can grow faster, govern better and become developed by 2047. Their ideas are emerging from campuses and communities, start-ups and sports fields, classrooms and village meetings. The [] The post Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue: Unlocking Youth Leadership for Viksit Bharat appeared first on Northlines .
Education Reform Still Sluggish
It is really a matter of great satisfaction for the people of J&K that the UT is implementing each and every recommendation made in the new education policy without any delay as things are rolling very fast towards providing meaningful education to the young lot which will also enhance the employability. The National Education [] The post Education Reform Still Sluggish appeared first on Northlines .
Shiv Sena-backed NCP councillor defeats BJP rival to become Ambernath Municipal Council VP
Thane: Following a week of high-pitched political drama, Shiv Sena-backed Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) councillor Sadashiv Hender Patil was on Monday elected vice-president of the Ambernath Municipal Council (AMC) in Maharashtra by defeating the BJP nominee. The election, which took place during a general body meeting of the council, was preceded by a ruckus and Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Jammu and Kashmir are inseparable: NC chief over BJP MLAs demand to bifurcate
Jammu: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Monday asserted that Jammu and Kashmir are inseparable, firmly rejecting a recent demand by a BJP leader to grant separate statehood to the Jammu region by bifurcating the Union Territory. The former chief ministers remarks came even as the BJPs JK president Sat Sharma sought to distance the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Karur stampede: TVK chief Vijay questioned for 6 hours by CBI; to be called again
New Delhi/Chennai: TVK chief and actor Vijay was questioned for nearly six hours by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) here on Monday, January 12, in connection with the Karur stampede case, officials said. The Tamil superstar will be called again for questioning as some queries need to be clarified further, they said. The CBI Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Karur stampede case: Vijay grilled for over 6 hrs; CBI to question TVK chief again
Baby Ariha case: PM Modi raises issue with Germany's Merz; who is the child
India has intensified its engagement with German authorities regarding Ariha Shah, an Indian child in foster care for over 40 months, urging a humanitarian approach. New Delhi is working to ensure Ariha remains connected to Indian culture and language while in Germany, with the issue raised at the highest political levels.
Congress to intensify political education for workers, to hold training in all districts
Will NDAs house of cards hold in Tamil Nadu? Balancing between 'koottani' and 'kattuppadu'
For Tamil Nadus political culture, shaped by decades of Dravidian assertion and a strong emphasis on regional autonomy, such an explicit pre-election claim has few precedents. The reaction within the AIADMK has been wary, if not outright resistant, as the BJPs clout in the South remains lean. The pre-poll power-sharing deal, however, is only one strand in a much larger and more byzantine political development.
Telangana IAS body files sexual harassment complaint against news channels
Hyderabad: The Telangana IAS and IPS Officers Association lodged a complaint with Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar against several private news channels over the telecast of what they described as defamatory and baseless content targeting women IAS officers and a state minister. The Hyderabad Central Crime Station officials have booked cases against NTV, Telugu Scribe, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Dhankhar hospitalised: Ex-VP admitted to AIIMS, to undergo MRI; fainted twice last week
Former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar was admitted to AIIMS on Monday. He experienced two episodes of unconsciousness last week. Doctors at AIIMS insisted on his admission for further tests. Dhankhar had previously fainted on several occasions while serving as Vice President. He resigned from his post in July citing health reasons.
From Maharashtra to Tamil Nadu, has 'women first' become best poll bet for parties?
Political parties are increasingly targeting women voters, seen as kingmakers in elections. Ahead of Maharashtra's civic polls, the state government scheduled welfare payouts just before voting, drawing criticism from the Congress. Similarly, Tamil Nadu's DMK government expanded its women's welfare scheme and announced additional payments, also facing accusations of electoral timing.
AI-driven digitisation errors causing hardship: Mamatas fifth letter to CEC
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee wrote to Chief Election Commission(CEC) Gyanesh Kumar again on Monday, January 12, claiming that AI-driven digitisation errors in the 2002 electoral rolls were causing widespread hardship to genuine voters during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR)exercise in the state. In her fifth letter to Kumar since the beginning of Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Stabbed From Front and Back: Shivakumar Gets Candid As Karnataka Leadership Tussle Intensifies
Shivakumar's remarks appeared to be a direct volley at his detractors within the Congress-led government and his rivals in the JD(S) amid the ongoing leadership tussle.
BJP delegation meets Karnataka Guv, requests not to give assent to Hate Speech Bill
Bengaluru: A delegation of BJP leaders on Monday petitioned Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot requesting him not to give assent to the Hate Speech Bill, calling it draconian, direct attack on free speech and tool for political vendetta. The delegation led by Leaders of Opposition in the both Legislative Assembly and Council, R Ashoka and Chalavadi Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
SIR in Bengal: SC seeks ECs reply on irregularities claims
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday, January 12, sought a response from the Election Commission of India (ECI) on fresh interim pleas of Trinamool Congress MPs alleging arbitrariness and procedural irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Project-75I: How Indias $8 billion submarine upgrade reshapes the Pakistan, China equation
India's Project-75I, acquiring six advanced German Type-214NG submarines, is gaining urgency amid regional tensions and China's growing undersea presence. This crucial naval procurement emphasises indigenous construction, technology transfer, and bolstering India's deterrence capabilities in the Indian Ocean.
Understanding Salivary Gland Infections
Dr. Sumit Mrig, Director & Unit Head, ENT, Max Smart Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi Many patients frequently complain of pain and recurring swelling at the jaw/ear region when they eat or drink anything. Most of these patients dont realize that these symptoms come from salivary gland infections or Sialadenitis. The positive aspect of [] The post Understanding Salivary Gland Infections appeared first on Northlines .
J&K: Night temperatures improve marginally, cold conditions persist
Srinagar, Jan 12: Minimum temperatures across Kashmir recorded a slight improvement last night, even as the Valley continued to reel under intense cold conditions, officials said on Monday The minimum night temperatures across Jammu and Kashmir showed mixed trends, with readings staying close to normal in many areas of the Valley while remaining below [] The post J&K: Night temperatures improve marginally, cold conditions persist appeared first on Northlines .
India's indigenous Third Generation Fire & Forget Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) with top attack capability has been successfully flight-tested against a moving target. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hailed the achievement as a significant stride towards Aatmanirbhar Bharat, highlighting the missile's advanced indigenous technologies and its potential induction into the Indian Army.
India, Germany to strengthen secure and resilient supply chains: PM Modi
Gandhinagar, Jan 12: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the Indo-Pacific is a high priority for both India and Germany, and both countries have agreed to launch a consultation mechanism to enhance cooperation in the region and work on a secure and resilient supply chains. Addressing a joint press meet with German Chancellor Friedrich [] The post India, Germany to strengthen secure and resilient supply chains: PM Modi appeared first on Northlines .
DRDO successfully flight tested its third-generation Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) with top-attack capability. The shoulder-launched missile, weighing approximately 14.5 kg, demonstrated a precise strike on a moving target's upper surface during trials in Maharashtra. This indigenously developed system features advanced technologies for effective tank and armored vehicle neutralization.
BJP leader K Annamalai dared MNS chief Raj Thackeray to stop him from entering Mumbai after receiving threats, including those of physical harm. Thackeray had earlier mocked Annamalai and questioned his connection to Mumbai, while also vowing to expel Bihari and UP migrants imposing Hindi.
Trump friendship with PM Modi real: Sergio Gor on India-US ties what he said about disagreements
Away from boardrooms: AAP MP Raghav Chadha steps into a gig workers life; shares teaser
No Decision From Governor On Karnataka Hate Speech Bill Yet, BJP To Intensify Protest Against It
The BJP has maintained that existing legal provisions are sufficient to address hate speech and related offences and that a separate law could be misused.
PSLV-C62 mission faces anomaly at third stage, analysis in progress: ISRO Chairman
New Delhi, Jan 12: The PSLV-C62 mission, which took off early this morning, has faced an anomaly at the third stage of rocket separation, said ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan, adding that the space agency has launched a probe. The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) rocket, which was intended to deploy the EOS-N1 Earth observation [] The post PSLV-C62 mission faces anomaly at third stage, analysis in progress: ISRO Chairman appeared first on Northlines .
'Will examine': SC to hear plea against legal immunity to CECs, ECs; issues notice to Centre
Nation pays tribute to Swami Vivekananda on National Youth Day
Kolkata, Jan 12 (UNI) Leaders across the country paid glowing tributes to Swami Vivekananda on his 164th birth anniversary, observed as National Youth Day, recalling his timeless message to the youth, his spiritual legacy and his enduring influence on nation-building on Monday. President of India Droupadi Murmu described Swami Vivekananda as a visionary whose ideas [] The post Nation pays tribute to Swami Vivekananda on National Youth Day appeared first on Northlines .
Dense Fog Hits Jammu, Disrupts Road Movement and Flights
Jammu, Jan 12: A cold morning accompanied by dense fog disrupted normal movement across Jammu on Monday, leading to low visibility and delays in transport services, officials said. The foggy conditions resulted in poor visibility during the early hours, causing thin vehicular movement on city roads as motorists drove cautiously, particularly on major arterial routes [] The post Dense Fog Hits Jammu, Disrupts Road Movement and Flights appeared first on Northlines .
'They Are Just Ignorant': BJP's Annamalai Hits Back At Raj Thackeray Over 'Rasmalai' Jab
Reacting to Raj Thackeray's remarks, Annamalai said he was unfazed by personal jibes and threats allegedly issued during political rallies in Mumbai.
PSLV-C62 Launches Earth Observation Satellite, 14 Others in Years First ISRO Mission
Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh), Jan 12: ISROs workhorse Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C62) successfully lifted off from the spaceport here on Monday, carrying an Earth observation satellite along with 14 other commercial payloads for domestic and international customers. The launch, marking ISROs first mission of the year, was undertaken as part of a contract secured by [] The post PSLV-C62 Launches Earth Observation Satellite, 14 Others in Years First ISRO Mission appeared first on Northlines .
The Enforcement Directorate has approached the Supreme Court. It seeks an FIR against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, the DGP, and the Kolkata Police Commissioner. The agency alleges obstruction and evidence tampering in a money laundering case. This involves a probe into the political consultancy firm I-PAC. The ED claims its officers were threatened and evidence was seized.
J&K: Suspected Pakistani Drones Spotted Along LoC, IB; Searches Launched
Jammu, Jan 12: Security forces detected the movement of suspected Pakistani drones hovering over several forward areas along the International Border (IB) and Line of Control (LoC) in Samba, Rajouri and Poonch districts of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday evening, officials said. Officials said all the flying objects crossed over from the Pakistan side and [] The post J&K: Suspected Pakistani Drones Spotted Along LoC, IB; Searches Launched appeared first on Northlines .
After COVID, survivors faced a second battle stigma at home, work and hospitals
'Last Election For Marathis': Raj Thackeray Rakes Up North Indian Migration Ahead Of BMC Polls
Thackeray warned migrants from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar against what he described as the imposition of Hindi and the erosion of Maharashtras linguistic and cultural identity.
'I'll kick you': Raj Thackeray warns UP, Bihar migrants against Hindi imposition; calls it crisis
Calling the BMC polls the last election for the Marathi man, Thackeray said: If you miss this opportunity today, you will be finished. Unite for Marathi and Maharashtra. Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and his cousin Raj Thackeray on Sunday mounted a joint attack on the rival BJP over what they described as fake Hindutva at a rally held ahead of the civic polls.
Hinduism vs Hindutva: Mani Shankar Aiyar draws distinction, triggers row; BJP hits back
Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar stated that Hindutva is Hinduism in paranoia, arguing it incites fear among Hindus towards Muslims. He contrasted this with Hinduism, calling it a spiritual religion that has thrived for millennia without Hindutva's protection. BJP leader Sudhanshu Trivedi countered that Hindutva represents the core essence of Hinduism, or 'Hindu tattva,' and cherishing Hinduism is Hindutva.
Tyres absorbed shock, saved Cessna from fire
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is on a two-day visit to India, meeting PM Modi in Ahmedabad. Their agenda includes visiting Sabarmati Ashram and the International Kite Festival, followed by bilateral talks in Gandhinagar. Discussions will center on strengthening the India-Germany Strategic Partnership, focusing on trade, technology, and defense cooperation, building on recent high-level interactions.
Labour code: Cos' Q3 nos to reflect higher gratuity
Rare visits do not amount to shared conjugal life: HC
India closer to becoming 2nd nation to re-fuel on-orbit satellite
Darjeeling singer Prashant Tamang dies of cardiac arrest
Bhopal court rules in favour of Saif & family in land case
14-year-old girl gang-raped by 4 minors in Puducherry
I don't use mobile, internet for day-to-day work: NSA
DMK rejects Congress' power-sharing demand
North may remain in cold wave grip for 2 more days
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Suspected Pak drones seen over LoC, IB, search op on
Appeasers, dividers still active: PM Modi at Somnath
JeM chief: Have thousands of suicide bombers ready to go
Govt to open ASI monument conservation to private sector
Cops seek names of ED raid officers
Big cat kills woman in Lakhimpur Kheri village
Why did a CM have to personally retrieve file, asks BJP
Reasi becomes Safe Haven for rampant illegal mining
Ajay Sharma Jammu Tawi, January 11: Despite repeated claims by the government of having curbed illegal mining across Jammu and Kashmir, ground realities in Reasi district paint a starkly different picture, with the area fast emerging as a safe haven for rampant and unchecked extraction, allegedly under the watch of a silent administration. Even when [] The post Reasi becomes Safe Haven for rampant illegal mining appeared first on Northlines .
'Mentally unsound' Karnataka man held for desecration of Hyderabad temple
GST inspector named in Rs 100 cr evasion scam
KP body reiterates demand for genocide recognition, separate homeland
Jammu Tawi, Jan 11: A Kashmiri Pandit organisation has reiterated its demand for legal recognition of the violence directed against the community and its displacement as genocide and sought the establishment of a separate homeland in the valley under direct Union protection. Panun Kashmir, a leading organisation representing the displaced community, raised the demand in [] The post KP body reiterates demand for genocide recognition, separate homeland appeared first on Northlines .
Police cracks down on drug peddlers, arrests 9 suspects
Jammu Tawi, Jan 11: Jammu and Kashmir Police has arrested and detained nine suspected drug peddlers in different parts of the Union territory and recovered contraband substances from their possession, officials said on Sunday. A police spokesman said four drug peddlers were arrested/detained in Sopore in north Kashmir, one in Kulgam, one in Samba, and [] The post Police cracks down on drug peddlers, arrests 9 suspects appeared first on Northlines .
Bihar revs up to unwrap 'pothole prize'
Forces opposing Somnath rebuilding still active: PM
Somnath (Gujarat), Jan 11: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the forces that opposed the reconstruction of the Somnath temple after independence are still active among us, urging India to remain alert, united, and strong to defeat them. Addressing a large gathering at the Somnath Swabhiman Parv, Modi highlighted the temples history of resilience, [] The post Forces opposing Somnath rebuilding still active: PM appeared first on Northlines .
Kerala MLA held in 3rd rape case; Congress washes hands of him
Ladki Bahin payout on civic poll eve sparks Maharashtra storm
Deadly Ice shooting under Trump shows the US slide towards fascism
Britain as also other European nations have to be more careful By Ben Chacko LONDON: Understandably, the killing of Renee Good in Minneapolis on Wednesday has sparked furious controversy and protest. Video footage shows clearly that an Immigration Control and Enforcement (ICE) officer shot her at the wheel of her car as she was [] The post Deadly Ice shooting under Trump shows the US slide towards fascism appeared first on Northlines .
Modi should not rush to appease Trump on trade deal, explote options
By Nitya Chakraborty U.S. commerce secretary Howard Lutnicks stunning podcast on Thursday claiming that the bilateral India-US trade deal was almost ready but was not signed as Prime Minister did not call the U.S. President Donald Trump as was expected by the Americans. This lack of proper gesture on the part of the Indian [] The post Modi should not rush to appease Trump on trade deal, explote options appeared first on Northlines .
It is really laudable that after central governments all round initiatives, reportedly the army has carried out one of the biggest ever transformations to meet modern warfare challenges creating a pool of over one lakh drone operatives across the force. Bhairav, the latest Special Force raised by the Indian Army is specialized in tackling the [] The post Bhairav Units Combat Threats appeared first on Northlines .
Satellite-communication prompts search operation near international border in Jammus Kanachak
BJP will never be an alternative to Congress in Telangana: KTR
Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president K.T. Rama Rao on Sunday, January 11, asserted that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will never emerge as a viable alternative to the Congress party in Telangana. Addressing a preparatory meeting for the upcoming municipal elections with key leaders from Adilabad and Medak districts, he emphasised that the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Despite being official languages; no question being put in Dogri & Hindi in upcoming budget session
Arvind Sharma Jammu Tawi, Jan 11: Despite being the official languages of the Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), none of the MLAs has submitted questions in Hindi and Dogri to the Assembly Secretariat for the upcoming budget session beginning from February 2ndonwards. Hindi, Urdu, Kashmiri and Dogri are the official languages of [] The post Despite being official languages; no question being put in Dogri & Hindi in upcoming budget session appeared first on Northlines .
Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh condemned the police's lathi charge on an NSUI 'Save MGNREGA' protest in Varanasi. The demonstration, led by NSUI president Varun Chaudhary, was met with force by the rouble-engine government. Congress workers also held a symbolic fast protesting the new rural employment act.
India has opened the first Bailey Bridge in Sri Lanka, restoring a vital link between Central and Uva provinces following Cyclone Ditwah. Constructed by the Indian Army, this 100-foot bridge is part of a $450 million reconstruction package. Over 15 more bridges are planned, alongside railway line repairs, demonstrating India's commitment to Sri Lanka's recovery.
Ahead of Tamil Nadu polls, BJP president meets party workers
Coimbatore: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national working president Nitin Nabin on Sunday, January 11, held discussions with party workers over the forthcoming Assembly elections in the state and said people of Tamil Nadu are deeply dissatisfied with the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) governments administrative failures. The senior saffron party leader, who is on a Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
