Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri meets top US diplomats
Man faces murder charges in death of woman lit on fire in New York City subway: What to know
The suspect, identified by police as Sebastian Zapeta, was taken into custody hours after the woman died on December 22
Students gain competitive edge at Unlock Your Future seminar organised by The Hindu FIC
Combo tickets as part of Hyderabad tour package introduced
Seethakka emphasised the need for cinema to uphold societal values and inspire future generations
South Korean team develops Iron Man robot that helps paraplegics walk
South Korean researchers have developed a lightweight wearable robot that can walk up to paraplegic users and lock itself onto them, enabling them to walk
Bill Clinton hospitalised with fever but in good spirits, spokesperson says
Bill Clinton was hospitalized in the afternoon for testing and observation, Angel Urena, his deputy chief of staff, said in a statement
New political party announced in Darjeeling hills, to push for Gorkhaland
The leaders behind the new political outfit IGJF feel that there is a vacuum in the political space in the Darjeeling hills and they can challenge the Anit Thapa led Bharatiya Gorkha Prajatantrik Morcha (BGPM)
Octopuses and their relatives are a new animal welfare frontier
Cephalopods as a group may be similar in intelligence to vertebrates as a group, and may deserve humane treatment
KC(M) raises concerns over Forest Bill, seeks assurances from CM
The party expressed apprehension over provisions that grant extensive powers to forest officials, particularly provisions allowing lower-ranking forest personnel to make arrests without warrants
At least 21 cybercriminals arrested for duping 125 crore in fraud cases across country
All the accused were arrested in November and December after reviewing data from the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Center
BJP cancels internal polls in several places across Madhya Pradesh over alleged violations
The BJP is currently undergoing its internal elections across the country which will end with the election of its national president
Andhra Pradesh aiming for top-tier urban development, says MA&UD Minister
The Minister highlighted the ambitious goal of supplying 135 litres of drinking water per person per day across all municipalities
Two workers hospitalised after gas leak at pharma unit
Pawan Kalyan inspects road works, drinking water schemes in Penamaluru, Gudivada constituencies
Pawan Kalyan reviewed the quality standards of the road construction
Data centre capacity to more than double by FY27 says CRISIL
Rising penetration of Generative Artificial Intelligence will drive the demand over themedium term, the rating agency said
21-Year-Old Killed, Another Injured In Stabbing By Juveniles In Delhi: Cops
A 21-year-old youth died and another man was critically injured in Delhi's Jahangirpuri area on Monday after being stabbed by three juveniles, who were later apprehended, police said.
IIHR celebrates National Farmers Day
Chargesheets filed against Mukesh, Edavela Babu
Mukesh was alleged to have misbehaved with an actor during the shooting of a Malayalam movie in 2011. Both the actors, who were arrested earlier, were released on bail
Netanyahu tells Israel parliament 'some progress' on Gaza hostage deal
Hostage families have questioned the sincerity of government negotiation efforts, and critics have long accused Netanyahu of stalling in truce talks
Centre asks Mizoram, Nagaland and Manipur to keep close watch on activities of foreigners
Home Ministry issues circular stating that Protected Area Permits to be issued online through Centresportal
Over 1,000 North Koreans killed or wounded fighting for Russia: Seoul
Pyongyang has sent thousands of troops to reinforce the Russian military, including to the Kursk border region, where Ukrainian forces seized territory earlier this year
Delhi govt. reassessing conjugal visits in prisons after initiative halted in Punjab
Considering Punjabs experience, the Delhi Chief Minister has sought further inputs from the Law Department on the feasibility of implementing such a project, according to Delhi government standing counsel Anuj Aggarwal
AAP govt. begins registration to give monthly aid to women
After launching the drive, Kejriwal also kicks off campaign to collect names of senior citizensfor Sanjeevani Yojana; BJP accuses ruling party of enrolling women without issuing notification for it
Need to broaden IBs concept of security & prepare for future challenges: Amit Shah
Calls for innovation, technology to counter misinformation & cyber threats
CM Abdullah reviews power supply plans to combat increased demand
Reviews load distribution at SLDC, urges transparency during power cuts
MP Ruhullah stages protest over Reservation Policy outside CMs residence
CM Abdullah meets students, seeks six-month timeframe
Dense fog hits Kashmir, weather to remain dry till Dec 28
Travel disrupted, visibility drops below 50 meters
Frozen Dal Lake: Shikara operators face tough battle against severe cold
Srinagar, Dec 23: A severe cold wave has gripped the Kashmir Valley, leaving Shikara operators in Srinagars famous Dal Lake battling to navigate the frozen waters. The intense cold has caused parts of the lake to freeze, forcing boat operators to break through the ice to continue their work. On Monday morning, many Shikara operators []
Indian Rlys to launch two Special trains for J&K in Mar 2025
Trains to be equipped with special windshield to prevent snow accumulation, frost: Officials
Private clinics under scanner over unethical practices
Srinagar, Dec 23: After hospitals, the private clinics in Jammu and Kashmir are under scanner over unethical medical practices by unregistered doctors with J&K Medical Council issuing warning of strict action under the law to safeguard patients. President J&K Medical Council, Dr. Saleem Khan said that many private clinics and consultation centres in J&K, including []
Rajouri: Woman who lost three children dies
Death toll rises to nine
AICTE declares 2025 as Year of AI
To empower 14,000 colleges, 40 million students
At least two CRPF commandos injured in Naxal firing at remote base in Sukma
The incident took place at the Gomguda forward operating base of the Central Reserve Police Force that was established by the troops on Sunday
DMDK invites Chief Minister M.K. Stalin to Vijayakants first death anniversary
The memorial is to be held on December 28
PDP, AIP leaders join NC MPs protest outside CMs residence against reservation policy
Iltija, MLAs Parra, Khurshid call for fair, equitable reservation system for youth
Congress demands Amit Shahs resignation over insult to Dr Ambedkar
Party to hold Ambedkar Samman March in Jammu today
J&K residents should receive maximum subsidy under PM Surya Ghar Bijli scheme: MP Mian Altaf
Inaugurates 7.5-km road stretch in Kulgam
JKRTC bus service from Gund to Srinagar soon: MLA Kangan
Ganderbal, Dec 23: In a significant development, a delegation from Wani Mohalla and Tawheed Pora Kangan, led by community representatives, met MLA Kangan Mian Mehar Ali to discuss pressing issues impacting the region. The delegation submitted a detailed memorandum such as improvement in power supply, maintenance and upgrading of roads, installation of equipment in the []
Chugh demands action on power, water crisis in Kashmir, seeks CMs resignation
Jammu, Dec 23: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National General Secretary Tarun Chugh on Monday strongly condemned the ongoing power cuts and water crisis in Kashmir, accusing the National Conference (NC) government led by Omar Abdullah of failing to address these critical issues. Chugh in a statement issued here slammed the government for neglecting its electoral []
BJP leaders call on LG, discuss dev issues
Srinagar, Dec 23: A delegation of BJP leaders including Ravinder Raina, Chowdhary Zulfkar Ali, Thakur Randhir Singh, Mohd Iqbal Malik and Murtaza Khan called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday. The delegation discussed with the Lieutenant Governor various public important issues of Rajouri and Poonch districts pertaining to Jammu-Poonch Highway; implementation of Jal Jeevan []
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin assures farmers of all support
PDP welcomes Khursheed Alam as General Secretary
Srinagar, Dec 23: Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (JKPDP) on Monday officially welcomed its newly appointed General Secretary, Khursheed Alam, along with District Presidents Abdul Qayoom Bhat, Mohammad Yaseen Bhat, and Zahoor Ahmed, at the party headquarters in Srinagar. The event saw a significant gathering of senior leaders, district presidents, and party colleagues who []
Mitigate crisis arising out of freezing cold: MLA Nizamuddin to admin
Bandipora, Dec 23: Member of Parliament (MLA) Bandipora, Nizamuddin Bhat has called upon the administration to address the power and water crises arising out of freezing conditions in the valley. In a statement issued here, Bhat said the entire population of humans and animals in inaccessible hill areas is left with no alternative to getting []
Govt will address reservation issue: Minister Rana
Srinagar, Dec 23: J&K Cabinet Minister Javed Ahmad Rana on Monday said that there are apprehensions that reservations have exceeded the prescribed quota limit and stated that the government will take all possible steps within its purview to address the issue. Talking to reporters, Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, []
Kejriwal turned Capital into lab of corruption, says BJP
BJP releases chargesheet against Delhis ruling AAP, accuses it of indulging in multiple scams;former CM hits back, says citys law and order in complete disarray under the BJP-led Centre
BJP MLAs move court again, seeks tabling of 14 CAG reports
EWS quota income limit revised to 5 lakh for private schools
AI-generated content spices up theAAP-BJP narrative war in Delhi
42 students to go on educational tour to Singapore for a week
Committed to boost industrial growth, employment in UT: GM J&K Bank
Hope Bank will continue its legacy of offering liberal financing to industries, says Rakesh Wazir
Ramayana-based quiz competition held at GCW Udhampur
Udhampur, Dec 23: A quiz competition centered around the Ramayana was organized by the Sanskrit Department of Government College for Women (GCW), Udhampur, under the aegis of the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC). The event, held on the college campus, was conducted under the guidance of Principal Dr. Nalini Pathania. The quiz began with an []
Course on new criminal laws for officers begins at SKPA
Jammu, Dec 23: The SKPA Monday launched a five-day course for the officers and officials with a focus on new criminal laws. A statement said total of 30 officers and officials from district Udhampur and Reasi are actively participating in this training program. The primary objective of this course is to provide participants with a []
Agriculture Directorate Jammu celebrates Kisan Diwas
Felicitates progressive farmers for promoting best farming practices
Indias Bangladesh Policy Must Change
India is witnessing the emergence of a hostile neighbourhood and it is now clear that we are witnessing the extension of the global theatre of war in the Indian sub-continent; China is spreading its tentacles far and wide to encircle India. China is expanding beyond the traditional Indian frontiers to indulge in a pincer attack. []
CJI Mehr Chand Mahajan Who as Prime Minister Played Key Role in J&Ks Accession
Conferring Bharat Ratna to Justice Mahajan would be the best tribute to remember contributions of this great human being who donned many hats when the pre and post independent India was facing tough times
Mental Health Crisis in Jammu & Kashmir: A Silent Pandemic
A call for action addressing the hidden mental health crisis for a healthier J&K
Unemployment and the Unseen Toll of Migration
A Philosophical Reflection on Kashmirs Crisis
Selective indecision: on the GST Councils 55th meeting, decisions
The latest GST Council meetings outcomes signal a capricious approach
Delhi police train teachers on dealing with bomb threats
Seminar organised in collaboration with the Delhi Education Department for teachers of all government and private schools
Indias steel frame does need a check
Persistent challenges within the Indian Administrative Service and the wider bureaucracy have highlighted the urgent need for administrative reforms
Biryani remains top of the charts as Indias favourite dish
Envisioning India as a global skill supplier
Among the various facets of such changes, the skills of these workers are assuming centrality in public policy discourse.
Fifty years ago: An old Kerala musical instrument
Hundred Years ago: Bolshevism in China
School Education Department sanctions 6.23 crore to fund higher education for govt. school students
Solar plants to come up on 231 acres in Telanganas first phase, says Chief Secretary
Amit Rohidas Interview | I made a comeback in 2017 because of the HIL
I am happy that the Dragons team has given me an opportunity. We are a good side. We will work on the plan the coaches have given us
Canary in the canopy: on the India State of Forest Report 2023
Economic growth cannot be allowed to bypass environment laws
The GATT-ification of the World Trade Organization
The legal revolution of international trade multilateralism is being reversed
Kannur district plans comprehensive health awareness project to combat epidemics
The initiative was presented by DMO during the district planning committee meeting
Our cadre look for 25 seats, says VCK leader
National Tribal Festival from December 24
Seven-day festival will showcase food, art, culture, literature and handicrafts of tribal communities from Kerala, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu
Ensure complete utilisation of equipment in govt. hospitals: Health Minister
Chief Minister to inaugurate first phase of Kanampuzha Revival Project on December 26
Activists protest against delay in Town Hall renovation
SHG food festival gives new entrepreneurial spirit to women
Year ender: A year of big spending for households as weather and pests destroy horticulture crops
The monthly average vegetablefruit budget of households in Bengaluru went up by at least 40 - 50
Watch: Winter woes continue as severe cold engulfs North India
Shyam Benegal: Film personalities remember one of the finest filmmakers
Benegal created the new wave cinema, says Shekhar Kapuras he bids farewell to friend and guide; Manoj Bajpayee terms him a visionary
T.N. capital expenditure declined 8.4% in first half of 2024-25
There are 14 lakh ESI subscribers in North Andhra, and the ESI hospital and medical colleges will cater to their needs
Watch: Srinagars Dal Lake freezes
Minimum temperatures dropped several notches below the freezing point in several places in Kashmir
Shyam Benegal (1934-2024): The filmmaker who gave voice to the voiceless
One of the foremost oarsmen of the Indian New Wave, reality never escaped from Shyam Benegals focus.
Public Accounts Committee flags excess spending by four ministries in the government
In its report tabled on December 10 in Parliament, the PAC noted that four Ministries Finance, Defence, Railways, Chemical & Fertilizers have spent 1,291.14 crore in excess of the 2021-22 sanctioned Budget
At Christmas celebrations, PM condemns attempts to incite violence in society
For the first time, Narendra Modi addresses Catholic Bishops Conference of India (CBCI) headquarters in Delhi; tells gathering that everyone needs to work in a united manner for national interest
Hindalga jail inmate sees plot to murder him
In close contact with all seven Indians hurt in Christmas market attack: Indian Embassy in Germany
Seven Indians were injured in the deadly car-ramming attack in the eastern German city of Magdeburg and the Indian Embassy in Berlin was providing them all possible assistance, official sources said
U.S. probes China chip industry on 'anticompetitive' concerns
The probe centres on foundational semiconductors which go into everything from cars to medical devices and whether China's actions create burdens for U.S. commerce, said the U.S. Trade Representative's (USTR) office
