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BJP Sikkim Files RTI Seeking Transparency in Sub-Inspector Recruitment Process
Gangtok, Nov 28 : The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Sikkim Unit has submitted an application The post BJP Sikkim Files RTI Seeking Transparency in Sub-Inspector Recruitment Process appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .
News in Frames: Threads of ancestry
The Kaithi Lambadas of Telangana preserve a striking sartorial legacy born from survival in the wild and a migration journey that began in Mathura centuries ago
New Rule: Messaging Apps Like WhatsApp and Telegram Will Work Only With Active SIM, Says Government
New Delhi, Nov 29 : The Government of India has introduced a new cybersecurity regulation The post New Rule: Messaging Apps Like WhatsApp and Telegram Will Work Only With Active SIM, Says Government appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .
Paying attention in a digital world
Social media platforms are designed to lure our flickering attention only to fill our heads time and again with largely banal stuff
One dead after car rams into three near mall in Delhi's Vasant Kunj; driver apprehended
According to the police, three men, all employees of a restaurant, were found lying injured at the spot; they were shifted to a hospital and one was declared brought dead
With 27 leaf-litter bins, this neighbourhood in Chennai was ready for Cyclone Ditwah
After Ditwah retreats and the gust ceases, the fallen leaves on five streets in Kotturpuram will not leave those streets, but be deposited in 27 leaf litter bins and allowed to turn into compost. A gardener would water the leaf litter periodically to aid the composting process. When the compost is ready, it will be distributed to residents, who will use it for their plants thereby closing the loop
MCD bypolls: Voting begins in 12 wards
The polls are expected to reveal the voters' mood in Delhi after BJPs victory in the Assembly election in February this year
International rights group chief says Syrias reforms are promising but democracy is still lacking
Amnesty Internationals secretary general says Syrias new authorities show some commitment to reform, transitional justice and reconciliation
Belgian Teen Makes Global History: 15-Year-Old Laurent Simons Earns PhD in Quantum Physics
Brussels, Nov 29 : Laurent Simons, a 15-year-old prodigy from Belgium, has achieved a historic The post Belgian Teen Makes Global History: 15-Year-Old Laurent Simons Earns PhD in Quantum Physics appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .
Why a career in Data Science needs more than just technical skills
Data science is not just about building models; it is about solving real-world problems, which requires more than just coding skills
Russian attacks kill three as diplomatic efforts to end Ukraine war gain momentum
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that an Ukrainian delegation, headed by national security chief Rustem Umerov, was on its way to swiftly and substantively work out the steps needed to end the war
Four dead, one injured in a fire at Sangam Vihar
A call was received at around 6:24 p.m. on Saturday about a four storied building which had a footwear shop on the ground floor, being engulfed in fire
Pope to wrap up Turkiye trip before heading to Lebanon
Pope Leo is the fifth pontiff to visit Turkiye, after Pope Paul VI in 1967, Pope John Paul II in 1979, Pope Benedict XVI in 2006 and Pope Francis in 2014; he will fly to Beirut for a visit lasting until Tuesday (December 2, 2025)
Kaspers in Bandra is a bistro that lets Mumbai breathe a little easier
Couple critical after being set on fire over family feud in Jaipur village
Police detained two persons at Mokhampura after registering and FIR
Raj Thackeray opposes tree felling for Sadhu Gram ahead of Nashik Kumbh Mela
MNS chief,Congress, activists, and citizens join protests over land clearance for 2026 Kumbh Mela preparations
Why is the Govt. reviving a PSU?
Here is a select list of stories to start the day.
Cyclone Ditwah LIVE updates: After delta, south coastal districts, Ditwah to batter north T.N.
14 NDRF teams deployed in Villupuram, Chengalpattu, Tiruvallur, Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur, Thanjavur, Pudukottai, and Mayiladuthurai; additional teams allocated for Puducherry and Chennai
G. Sai Prasad to be new Chief Secretary of A.P.
Incumbent Chief Secretary K. Vijayanand will supperannuate Febaruary 28, 2026
Spinners lift Pakistan to 6-wicket win over Sri Lanka to clinch T20 tri-series title
Sri Lanka lost its last eight wickets for just 16 runs before it got bowled out for 114 in 19.1 overs after Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha won the toss and elected to bat
The women capturing Indias Census data
In a dress rehearsal for Indias first-ever digital Census, enumerators learn the workings of two apps on their mobile phones. Women are set to lead the countrys headcount, being held after a gap of 16 years
Residents flag rising congestion on KNK Road, illegal pavement parking persists
The Chennai Corporation had proposed a multilevel car parking on KNK Road in May 2024
Experts urge students to explore careers in med tech
The speakers stressed that the rapidly evolving nature of MedTech demands openness to continuous learning, adaptability, and a willingness to step beyond ones core department
Faf du Plessis to skip IPL 2026, will play in PSL
Faf du Plessis is ready to embark on a new journey with PSL, which will be held concurrently with the IPL between March and May 2026
Chandrayaan-4 to take off in 2028, says ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan
Australian Prime Minister Albanese becomes first ever to marry in office
Anthony Albanese is the first Prime Minister to marry while in office in the 124-year history of the Australian federal government
Looks like India doesn't have an off-spinner for Test cricket: Harbhajan Singh
Harbhajan Singh opined that Tamil Nadu all-rounder Washington has a long way to go to establish himself as a specialist right-arm off-spinner and be a like-for-like replacement for R. Ashwin in terms of all-round skills
India wins silver in Dressage event at FEI Asian Championships
Shruthi Vohra and her horse, Magnanimous, came up with another fantastic score in the Intermediate 1 dressage test to clinch the Individual Silver
In defence of occasional idling
It goes hand in hand with day-dreaming, amiably complementing one another
Englands Mark Wood sits out training and could miss second Ashes Test
Mark Wood is not expected to recover in time for the opening day on December 4 at the Gabba in Brisbane, but England will be hoping he could return later in the series
Trinamool spokesperson Arup Chakraborty alleges that the Election Commission of Indias appointment of electoral roll observers in West Bengal shortly after the BJP State Presidents remarks on the ongoing SIR proves that the Commission is compromised to favour the BJP
Rethinking AI integration in education
Growing accustomed to the convenience of machine-generated outputs, humans often begin to lose the sense of agency
How will new codes change labour laws? | Explained
What are the key features of the four Labour Codes? What will be the impact of the new laws on trade unions and tripartite mechanisms? Will more workers be brought into the ambit of social security schemes? When will the government start rolling out the new codes?
The drama that is the high-decibel panel discussion of TV
CPI(M)s Bangla Bachao Yatra begins in West Bengal
CPI(M) State Secretary Mohammad Salim accused Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of enabling the entry of RSSBJP (Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Bharatiya Janata Party) in the state
What are the facts on uranium in breast milk? | Explained
Where were the samples taken? What has the report highlighted? What are the World Health Organization guidelines on permissible limits? Why do doctors say mothers must continue to breast feed? Why must the civic administration keep checking groundwater?
Why has Goa been asked to set up a tiger reserve? | Explained
What are the complexities of setting up core and buffer zones? How many households are likely to be affected?
Despite the Dubai crash, HAL and the IAF remain firm that the fighter aircraft is safe, reliable and strategically crucial for Indias air combat capability
Gangster Goldy Dhillons associate arrested
The stories that dishes narrate
Food is a diary in disguise, with each dish becoming a chapter, and every bite a bookmark
Citizens groups to hold protest on Dec. 3 against air pollution; NSUI lends support
Pakistan cancelled military action against Afghanistan at Qatar's request: DPM Dar
Ishaq Dar warned that Pakistan has the power and capability to fix the issues of militancy emanating from Afghanistan.
Bengaluru school students create award-winning app for faster ambulance access
Ambulink developed byGrade 8 students from Bengaluru has won the Global Grand Prize at Technovation Girls 2025, one of the worlds largest tech-entrepreneurship competitions to encourage girls to pursue STEM
The Durand Line: Fragile frontier
The colonial-era boundary, which Afghanistan doesnt recognise today, remains a source of contention between Kabul and Islamabad
MCDbypollstoday;BJP,AAP, Cong. to face off first time after Feb. 5 election
Polling to 12 wards to begin from 7.30a.m.; enhanced transport and security in place across 580 booths; police to deploy drones to monitor three booths marked critical
3 ex-employees of quick commerce platform held for robbing company
Revolutionising home-food preservation, one jar at a time
On November 30, 1858, American tinkerer John Landis Mason received a patent for what went on to be the Mason jar. Even though Mason never gained personally from it, the jar that bears his name revolutionised home-food preservation. A.S.Ganesh hands you a jar full of details
Delhi blast: NIA team arrests 2 from Uttarakhand's
The NIA team and Uttarakhand Police personnel went to a mosque in Nainital to question some people, the official said
Arvind Kejriwal Betrayed Everyone: 2-Time AAP MLA Joins BJP In Delhi
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and two-time MLA Rajesh Gupta joined the BJP on Saturday ahead of the civic polls. Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva welcomed him into the party.
Vizag to host two India vs Sri Lanka women's T20 matches on December 21 and 23
Beyond EODB, State keen on extending support to lower cost of capital
Passing-out parade held at Indian Naval Academy
The parade was reviewed by Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, who congratulated the midshipmen and cadets for their achievement
Pawan Kalyan attends ENCs Sargam
A.P. bags IGBC Green champion award for leadership in sustainable development
Seers should keep away from politics, warns HDK
Man gets life term for murdering elderly woman
INS Vikrant to be star attraction of Navy Day celebrations on December 3 in Kerala
Cyclone Ditwah triggers light showers in Tirupati, Nellore and Chittoor districts
The cyclonic storm is likely to weakened into depression by the time it reaches Andhra Pradesh coast, says IMD
Prices of natural rubber in Karnataka fall by 26.31% in 14 years
Junior hockey World Cup: India slams 17 past Oman; Australia edges Bangladesh
Ditwah revives memories of past systems with similar paths along the States coast
North-coastal districts of T.N. are on alert as strong surface winds of 60-70 kmph, gusting up to 80 kmph, may prevail today; while Tiruvallur and Ranipet are expected to get extremely heavy rainfall, nine districts, including Chennai and Krishnagiri, may receive heavy to very heavy showers
Keralas waste makeover meets poll silence
Two years after theBrahmapuramlandfill fire triggered sweeping reforms, waste management slips off campaign agendaseven as major gains and unresolved gaps continue to shape the waste management landscape. The issue still demands sustained funding and vigilant oversight
Dalrymple urges Maharashtra government to spotlight unknown treasures at Ellora Caves
The empty tomb of the last Ottoman Caliph and the tombs of the Ahmednagar Sultanates Peshwas could attract international tourists, says Scottish historian, deploring their current state of utter neglect
Day after meeting with EC, Trinamool Congress asks poll body to release transcript
The party had raised five questions about the special intensive revision in the State, including the recent SIR-related deaths, at the meeting
Both LDF, UDF hopeful of helming Kochi Corporation
The LDF maintained a three-decade winning streak in the Corporation till 2010. For the next two terms, it was the UDFs turn. In 2020, the Left front reclaimed the civic body, with the help of Independents and rebels
China launches nationwide fire safety inspection following Hong Kong fire
The Hong Kong fire poses a major test to Beijings grip on the city, and Beijing is moving quickly to show that it attaches the utmost importance to the tragedy.
LDF govt. and Kerala CM helping Centre cover up major corruption scandals, says K.C. Venugopal
He also accuses them of taking forward the Centres politically motivated and communal agenda
Ukrainian forces fighting in Kupiansk, despite Russian claims, top commander says
Moscows forces control about one-fifth of Ukraines territory amid diplomatic efforts to settle the war, including a peace plan put forward by the United States and now including input from Ukraines European allies
LPS 2.0: 16,666 acresfor Global Sports City, railway networkand IRR in Amaravati
Municipal Administration Minister P. Narayana assures that farmers participating in the latest land pooling will get compensation on par with the first phase
Nephrologist from Vellore honoured for contribution in medical service
Koyilandy MLA Kanathil Jameela passes away
CSIR-NAL unveils production grade Hansa-3 plane
M/s Pioneer Clean Amps, which will manufacture the two-seater planes, has set up a 150 crore facility in Kuppam, Andhra Pradesh, to make 100 aircraft annually
The delay of league season is not helping Indian football: Jamil
India sends more relief to Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah
Besides deploying INS Vikrant and INS Udaygiri, India has sent INS Sukanya with relief materials to the island nation; two NDRF teams equipped with boats, medical aid and advanced tools have reached Colombo
Build products in India rather than only design for others
Jharkhands Anukul enjoys batting up the order
WhatsApp ordered to enforce SIM binding, log out web sessions every 6 hours
In its first significant foray into regulating messaging platforms, the Department of Telecommunications ordered WhatsApp and other apps like it to make sure their services only worked if a users registered SIM was physically in the device.
No training, No AI: New IIIT-B system catches manufacturing flaws instantly
Thiruvananthapuram district school arts festival to begin at Attingal on December 1
Lakhs of voters may be excluded from electoral rolls in Rajasthan: Congress
Internal assessments had indicated that the names of 25 lakh voters could be struck off as the EC had marked over 27 lakh voter forms as uncollected, Congress leader Govind Singh Dotasra said
Constitution is evolving to swadeshi, says Presidential Reference Bench
Despite the influences from abroad, the interpretation and working of the Constitution over the decades have given it a truly swadeshi colour, the top court said
Varsha Gaikwad accuses Mahayuti government of turning Mumbai into a gas chamber
Congress leader cites rising pollution and Bombay High Courts concerns, urges urgent action to protect Mumbais air quality
South Corporation directs Falcon Apartment management to disinfect all its water sources
Scientists warn Centre against accepting compromise formula at plant treaty meet in Peru
In a letter to the Union Agriculture Minister, the Scientists for Genetic Diversity group said the proposal allows multinational enterprises to gain unfettered control over the vital genetic resources of the Global South
How Tare helped Uttarakhand skipper Kunal flip the script
RPF, GRP launch stringent measures to curb reckless railway track crossing
Squads are now conducting intensive flash checks around major railway stations following reports of increasing violations, some of which have resulted in fatalities
Rigorous prison term for official held on bribery charge
CAMPCOs turnover grew by 70.19 per cent in the last five years, namely 2020-21 to 2024-25

