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Attempt to shield infiltrators: BJP ahead of Congresss rally against vote theft
BJP says Congress was holding the rally even as Union Home Minister Amit Shah exposed the Opposition through his point-by-point rebuttal to their fabricated allegations during a debate on electoral reforms during the ongoing Winter Session of Parliament
Party leaders will assemble at the Congress headquarters, Indira Bhawan, before proceeding to the venue
NIRL inks MoU with PTC India Limited for establishment of green energy joint venture
The collaboration envisages the development of green energy capacity up to 2000 MW to be implemented in phases
Mr. Ravibabu said that lack of funds is only a pretext to privatise the medical colleges constructed with a lot of effort by the Jagan Mohan Reddy government
A woman among two granted citizenship under CAA in Assam, tally rises to four
For the first time, a woman was granted citizenship under the Act in the northeastern State, says a member of Foreigners' Tribunal in Silchar
Government should take up land reforms: YSRCP leader
Speaking to The Hindu, he alleged that TDP had spread rumours and created fear among the people with regard to land reforms on the pretext that the then CM Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddys photo was printed on the passbooks
Study shows evidence of growing early gestational diabetes among pregnant women
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus(GDM) is glucose intolerance first diagnosed during pregnancy, and is typically diagnosed between 24-28 weeks gestation, though earlier onset is also possible
Asian Games is a major competition, my preparations are on track: Aman Sehrawat
Aman takes pride in being a product of the famous Delhi-based akhara, which also produced several Worlds and Olympics medallists, including Sushil Kumar, Yogeshwar Dutt, Bajrang Punia and Deepak Punia, and acknowledges its contribution
Ashes Test: McCullum admits England have been nowhere near their best
England was crushed in the first two Ashes Tests in Perth and Brisbane by eight wickets and only a win at Adelaide Oval this week will be enough to keep the five-match series alive
Bank accounts of shell entities used to allegedly route over 1,000 crore, with one account alone receiving funds exceeding 152 crore within a short span
FIR against seminary officials in Uttar Pradesh for failing to report stay of foreigner
Mr. Sarip stayed in the seminary from November 30 to December 2. He had reportedly come to visit another Filipino student, Mohammed Yasir, says Hasanganj police station Sub-Inspector
Messi event chaos: Inquiry panel members reach Salt Lake stadium to carry out inspection
The panel members, headed by retired Calcutta High Court judge Justice Ashim Kumar Ray, will conduct the probe, they said
An overview of forward-looking careers
As careers keep evolving, it is important for students to combine what they love with what is a smart, practical option
8% polling recorded till 10 a.m. in zila parishad, panchayat samiti elections in Punjab
The polling began at 8 a.m. amid tight security arrangements and is slated to continue till 4 p.m.; the counting of votes will take place on December 17.
ICAR-CIFT conducted training programme for stakeholders
The objective of the programme was to sensitise the stakeholders on the technologies available for value addition of seafood, fish waste utilisation, seaweed products and business promotion activities
Goa cracks down on illegal nightclubs ahead of Christmas and New Year
Goa gears up for its busiest fortnight spanning Christmas and New Year, the crackdown has already forced some nightclubs to shut, while the fate of others hangs in the balance
Queer children face maximum discrimination, bullying at homes, schools: Survey
A recent survey of over 900 LGBTQ+ individuals by a Kolkata-based organisation, 'Bridge', which works for the rights of the community across Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Nagaland, Odisha, Jharkhand and West Bengal, reported that most bullying happens between the ages of 12 and 15 years
Air quality worsens in Delhi, AQI settles in severe zone
A thick layer of smog blanketed the city overnight, leaving people gasping for air
Wildfire rages in famed Dzukou Valley for third day, aerial operations likely to be conducted
Sources said the aerial assessment was carried out after a drone appraisal could not be undertaken due to the difficult terrain
Trailblazer Justice Meenakshi Madan Rai Appointed Acting Chief Justice of Sikkim High Court
New Delhi, Dec 14 : In a significant judicial appointment, President Droupadi Murmu has designated The post Trailblazer Justice Meenakshi Madan Rai Appointed Acting Chief Justice of Sikkim High Court appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .
Six militants arrested in Manipur for extortion
Two active women cadres of the United National Liberation Front (Koireng) were nabbed from the Moirangkampu Sajeb Makha Leikai area in Imphal East district
Why students should run a STEM audit of their daily lives
When young people start looking at their surroundings through the lens of science and technology, they begin to create solutions that help people
Nauradehi tiger reserve to be third cheetah habitat in MP before next monsoon: CM Yadav
The State cabinet has given in-principle approval to develop the Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve, located at Nauradehi in Sagar district
AUS vs ENG: Cameron Green says no complacency as Australia aim to seal Ashes in Adelaide
Australia were on top in England in 2023, winning at Edgbaston and Lords, before the hosts won two of the last three Tests with the other drawn
Sagaramala: 110 projects worth 1 lakh crore identified in A.P., says Union Minister
The government has launched National Logistics Portal Marine to provide a one-stop platform aimed at connecting all stakeholders of logistics sector, he says
Goa nightclub fire: Probe committee questions landowner, sarpanch
The Goa government has constituted a committee headed by district magistrate Ankit Yadav to inquire into the December 6 fire incident which claimed 25 lives
Chile to pick new President with far right candidate the front-runner
Polls show Jose Antonio Kast as the strong front-runner, with his tough-on-crime and anti-migrant message seemingly registering with Chileans
Brown University shooting LIVE: Police search after shooter kills two and injures eight on campus
Authorities believe the shooter used a handgun, according to a law enforcement official who was not authorised to discuss an ongoing investigation
Why communication is more than just fluency in English
The essence of communication is connection, not flawless language
EC demands extra security as unrest grips Bangladesh afresh
The Election commission demanded an additional escort vehicle for the CEC, while one such police escort with a vehicle was currently in place for him
Temple collapse in South Africa: Death toll climbs to four; rescue ops suspended due to weather
A statement by the eThekwini municipality said that the temple construction was being done without approved plans, suggesting that it had been an illegal venture
X-Ray Vision: Comet 3I/ATLAS Turns Green and Reveals Interstellar Secrets
New Delhi, Dec 13 : On December 13, Comet 3I/ATLAS, only the third confirmed interstellar The post X-Ray Vision: Comet 3I/ATLAS Turns Green and Reveals Interstellar Secrets appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .
Gangtok, Dec 14 : The Sikkim Assembly has officially ratified the final report of the The post Historic Victory: Sikkim Assembly Passes Resolution to Grant Tribal Status to 12 Left-Out Communities appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .
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How mangroves cells helps plants survive in saltwater
Scientists found that mangroves show a range of physiological strategies to tolerate the low osmotic potentials associated with saltwater
RJD alleges men getting the benefit of scheme meant for women in Bihar
So far, Bihar government has transferred 10,000 to 1.56 crore women with an aim toto empower women through financial assistance to start their own business.
Government schools will be opened in seized properties of Lalu Prasad, says Samrat Choudhary
In the recently held Assembly elections for which results were announced on November 14, the NDA had won 202 seats out of total 243-state assembly and formed the government
Isai Natya Nataka Vizha inaugurated in Chennai
Mohan Sreenivas, president of Narada Gana Sabha said, the sabha has been instrumental in introducing several artists to the audience in Chennai.
CMRL yet to finish work to set up additional escalators
Commuters demand that CMRL erect more escalators at some stations of the phase I network; officials say delays occur because work is being done only when there is no passenger movement
The first day at school or college, or the first time one leaves home stays fresh in memory
When life edges back toward normalcy, joy ripples through the ICU
Outrage sells, and algorithms reward it. Yet, lawmakers remain blind, and platform moderators stay indifferent
Police respond to reported shooting at Brown University in Rhode Island
Police say there are multiple victims who have been shot after active shooter reported at Brown University
Rediscovering joy beyond the screen
Laughter with friends lingers longer than laughter at a meme; a handwritten note feels warmer than a birthday text
The generation that forgot to rest
People struggle to relax because scrolling has become a habit, leading to sleepless nights
Real success is not measured by speed or status, but by purpose. Its about working towards something that gives meaning
Poetry is not for those weak in art or faint of heart
UN chief says six peacekeepers killed in drone strike on a UN facility in Sudan
Eight other peacekeepers were wounded in the strike; all the victims are Bangladeshi nationals, serving in the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei, UNISFA.
Hyderabad has a ball as Messi magic enthrals one and all
The disruption in Kolkata does not affect the proceedings in the City of Nizams; the Argentine superstar, Suarez and De Paul have a kickabout with 17 kids; the GOAT Cup trophy ceremony concludes the evening of celebration
Victory margins tell the story of UDF dominance
LDF consolidates dominance in Kannur district; UDF, BJP, SDPI post gains
The most striking outcome was in Anthoor municipality, where the LDF registered a clean sweep by winning all the 29 wards, several by huge margins
The ancient Hindu temple built by Khmer kings sits at the heart of the ongoing border tensions between Thailand and Cambodia
Trump says U.S. will retaliate after three Americans killed in Syria attack
This is an ISIS attack, Trump told reporters at the White House; he paid condolences to the three Americans killed and said three others who were wounded seem to be doing pretty well.
Key parties in Tamil Nadu draw up strategies as 2026 Assembly election draws closer
Early this week, Chief Minister and the ruling DMK president, M. K. Stalin fixed a target of 2.5 crore votes for the formation headed by his party. The ruling partys traditional adversary, the AIADMK, is also banking on the performance put up by it and its key ally, BJP during the 2024 Lok Sabha election
Three held for cheating businessman of 40 lakh
Move to regularise only 167 nurses disappointing, says association
Man held for filming womanwith malicious intent
House help arrested for stealing gold jewellery
After protests, Tamil Nadu government relaxes norms for app-based GPS verification of crop damage
The relaxation is expected to speed up damage estimation and compensation processing in Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Mayiladuthurai, and Nagapattinam districts, where thousands of hectares remain affected by prolonged submergence
Trust honours Carnatic musiciansat its 24th anniversary celebrations
Prof. R. Thandavan passes away at 75
Nellore ZP approves budget for FY26-27
The budget estimates for Financial Year 2026-27 have been prepared by taking 61.07 crore as income and 61.07 crore as expenditure
Data on failure of 3.2 lakh Class 9 students expose AAPs reform claims: Sood
When excitement filled the air at Maharajas
Wanted sons, unwanted daughters: sex determination takes digital turn
Indias gender preference still exists in homes, except that the conversations are now mostly behind closed doors and in online spaces. Hundreds of videos and products online promote sex selection, and have now come under the government scanner. Ashna Butani uncovers how the desire for a male child, continues to be vocalised
T.N. continues to seek Centres sanction for more medical colleges
One-vote margin decides fate of Karingari ward in Wayanad
T.N. has emerged as a leader in economic growth thanks to the DMK govt., says Stalin
He says the State has reported GSDP growth rate of 16% despite not receiving adequate support from the Centre; it has also achieved a significant milestone in per capita income, the CM adds
More than 30 tribal families receive houses from NGO
Watch: Election Commission tightens voter roll checks ahead of draft list release
Nine members of inter-State cybercrime racket held; case registered
Mandate in district panchayats serves as a wake-up call
The verdicts are believed to be indicative of the way the political wind is blowing in the State ahead of the Assembly polls. However, experts point to the case of 2010 local body polls, when a good showing in the district panchayats, did not exactly reflect in the subsequent Assembly election. LDF and UDF share 7 district panchayats this time.
Tiruvallur farmers gear up for Samba harvest
A preliminary meeting meant to discuss about Direct Procurement Centres is to be held next week for 690 revenue villages
GCC to start penalising residents without pet licence for dogs and cats
After extending the deadline for issuance of pet licensing in the city to December 14, the civic body registered an increase in the number of visitors at some pet clinics/ABC centres of GCC
J&K court issues proclamation notice against brother of arrested Kashmir doctor in terror case
According to the proclamation notice, Dr. Rather could not be traced despite warrants, forcing the court to proceed under the relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
Youth held for raping UPSC aspirant
Based on the complaint lodged by the victim at All Women Police Station, the police registered a case and arrested Yogeshkumar
Transmen cricket team from Karnataka prepares for first national outing
When the team of eleven play their first match against the Maharashtra team on December 15, every run will be hard-earned, scored after a longer innings off the field
Vijayawada book festival from January 2 to 12
LDFs organisational strength in Kannur intact: K.K. Ragesh
State government should fulfil charter of demands: JACTTO-GEO members
Nandhidhaa beats Srishti in final round, retains National title
Watch: GRAP-4 imposed in Delhi-NCR as air quality turns severe plus
Ousted Nepal PM's party holds biggest rally since Gen Z protests
NEOCON-2025 brings together neonatologists, paediatricians from across the country
Israeli settlements in West Bank growing at highest level since 2017: U.N.
In 2025, plans for nearly 47,390 housing units were advanced, approved, or tendered, compared with some 26,170 in 2024, the report said
Ready to deal with external and internal' threats: Pakistan CDF Munir
GVMC removes 336 encroachments as part of Operation Lungs 2.0 in Visakhapatnam
Watch: UN Expert urges Pakistan to end Inhumane detention of Imran Khan
