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A giant among men

In an age of political theatrics and grandstanding, Dr. Manmohan Singh was an anomaly. A leader of few words but profound actions, his life—now etched in the annals of Indian history—was defined by a quiet resolve that reshaped the destiny of a nation.

Swadeshi Turns 120

'Bengal united is a power; Bengal divided will pull in several different ways. That is perfectly true and is one of the merits of the scheme,' wrote HH Risley in one of his notes on 6 December 1904. 'The only rejoinder that I can think of is that Bengal is very densely populated; that Eastern Bengal is the most populated portion, that it needs room for expansion and that it can only expand towards the East. So far from hindering national development we are really giving it greater scope, and enabling Bengal to absorb Assam,' added the civil servant who had contributed immensely to ethnographic studies on India. These words, often quoted in different contexts, attained a degree of notoriety.

H1-B Dilemma

The H1-B visa debate has reignited, bringing to light the conflicting views on skilled immigration to the US among prominent figures and political factions.

Viet Nam's Defence Diplomacy

In the 1980s, Viet Nam began demobilising its forces and modernising its military, prioritising the navy and air force.

2024: India Achieved Breakthroughs in Technologies, Futuristic Projects

India has been breaking barriers, from rolling out 5G networks to developing four Made-in-India COVID vaccines

Congress Will Continue To Fight 'Anti-Constitutional' Thinking Of BJP-RSS: Kharge

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge Tuesday slammed the BJP and RSS over recent remarks of Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Babasaheb Ambedkar and alleged atrocities against the Dalits and tribals in the saffron party ruled states including UP, saying his party will continue to fight the \"anti-Constitutional\" thinking of the BJP-RSS.

Controversies Dominated Year 2024 in Telangana

From phone-tapping allegations to the demolition of actor Nagarjuna's convention center, and from a Telangana minister's offensive comments on Naga Chaitanya-Samantha Ruth Prabhu's divorce to the arrest of actor Allu Arjun for a stampede at a theatre, controversies dominated 2024 in Telangana.

TN varsity sexual assault case: BJP padayatra to press for justice

Continuing to keep the heat on the DMK government of MK Stalin over the sexual assault of a girl student in the prestigious Anna University, in the heart of Chennai, the BJP on Tuesday announced a padayatra from Madurai to press for justice for the victim.

HC extends relief to KTR from arrest

High Court directed the ACB not to arrest him till the verdict was pronounced

Karnataka BJP Leaders Conduct Poster Drive Against Priyank Kharge; Detained

The Karnataka Police detained BJP leaders on Tuesday in Bengaluru for carrying out a poster drive against state Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister, Priyank Kharge in connection with the contractor suicide case involving his close aide.

Tamil Nadu govt cancels Smart Meter contract to Adani over pricing issue

In a significant development, the Tamil Nadu government has cancelled a global tender for smart meters procurement despite Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL) being the lowest bidder.

Year ends on cold note; IMD predicts colder and foggy start to New Year

On the last day of the year, Delhi recorded the minimum temperature at 9.6 degrees Celsius while the weather department forecast cold and dense fog for the first day of the New Year.

Haryana Sets One-Year Target to Eliminate TB by Dec 2025

Haryana Health Minister Kumari Arti Singh Rao has said that the campaign to eliminate TB from the state will run till March 25, 2025, and the target has been set to eliminate TB in one year by December 2025.

Mayor's New Year feast a wasteful expenditure, says Raja Iqbal Singh

The Leader of the Opposition in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi and former Mayor, Sardar Raja Iqbal Singh, on Tuesday criticised the New Year feast organised by the Mayor, calling it a wasteful expenditure and an act of insensitivity.

Amid urinal fee for men row, Shimla corporation withdraws decision

Amid row over urinal fee for men in public toilets, the Shimla Municipal Corporation (SMC), revoked its decision.

Farmers for MSP: SC grants time to Punjab to shift Dallewal to hospital

The Supreme Court on Wednesday granted the Punjab government time until January 2, 2025, to comply with its December 20 order to provide medical aid and shift farmers' leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on a 'fast-unto-death' since November 26, to a hospital.

Punjab Implements Citizen-Centric Approach to Deliver Govt Services

Patwaris, Sarpanches, Nambardars and MCs empowered to verify applications online, says Minister Aman

BJP MLAs Stage Sit-In Protest Over Pending CAG Reports

Delhi BJP MLAs under the leadership of Leader of Opposition in Assembly Vijender Gupta on Tuesday staged a sit-in protest at Assembly Speaker Ram Niwas Goel's office, demanding a special session of the Assembly to present the 14 Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) reports.

Delhi Police Embrace New Criminal Laws

The passing year was a transformative one for the Delhi police as it embraced the new criminal laws – Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) replaced the Indian Penal Code (IPC), Bharatiya Nagarika Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) replaced Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) and Bharatiya Sakshya Bill (BSB) replaced Indian Evidence Act (IEA).

NDMC to host 'Suvidha Camp' on January 4

The New Delhi Municipal Council announced on Tuesday that it will organise its next 'Suvidha Camp' on January 4 to provide information, facilitation, and grievance redressal services for its stakeholders.

Bansuri Asks Kejriwal To Implement All Promised Schemes Before Polls

BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj on Tuesday slammed Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal over his party's \"Pujari Granthi Samman Yojna\", calling it an appeasement move ahead of the Delhi legislative assembly elections.

AAP Govt Failed in Delhi, Didn't Provide Benefits of Welfare Schemes to People: Sehrawat

BJP MP from West Delhi, Kamaljeet Sehrawat on Tuesday hit out at the AAP Government and highlighted the alleged failures of the ruling dispensation across the assembly segments, which are part of her parliamentary constituency.

Kejriwal Launches Pujari-Granthi Samman Yojana; Takes Dig at BJP

AP convener Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday claimed that the BJP, despite governing 20 states and ruling Gujarat for 30 years, did not honor 'pujaris' and 'granthis'.

Delhi Congress Chief Welcomes Several AAP Leaders, Workers into Party Fold

Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee President Devender Yadav, on Tuesday, welcomed several AAP leaders into party fold ahead of the Delhi legislative assembly elections.

CBDT Extends Deadline for Taxpayers Under Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme to 31 Jan

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) extended the deadline for taxpayers participating in the Vivad Se Vishwas scheme to 31 January 2025.

Manipur CM Apologises For Ethnic Violence, Calls For Unity In The Year 2025

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Tuesday issued a heartfelt apology to the people of the state for the ethnic violence and unrest that erupted in May 2023 and continues to persist, leading to loss of hundreds of lives, widespread displacement, and prolonged tension.

We are determined to work even harder in 2025: PM Modi

2024 was a year of progress, unity and steps towards a Vikshit Bharat: MyGovIndia

Quad now a vital force for stability in Indo-Pacific: Jaishankar

In a social media post on 'X' marking the 20th anniversary of the Quad partnership, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday said the four-nation grouping now stands as a vital force for stability, progress and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific.

Govt Extending All Assistance to Indian Nurse on Death Row in Yemen

The government on Tuesday confirmed that it is aware of the death sentence awarded to Nimisha Priya, an Indian nurse, in Yemen and said it is extending all possible assistance in the matter.

Rewind 2024: Year of disappointments and controversies for Indian wrestling

Since the legendary Sushil Kumar emerged triumphant at the 2012 Olympics in Beijing, Indian wrestlers have had a massive impact at the international level.