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Key ally demands Moscow apologise for plane crash

AZERBAIJANI President Ilham Aliyev accused Russia on Sunday of firing at an Azerbaijan Airlines passenger jet before it crashed and of initially trying to cover up the cause of the fatal disaster, demanding that Moscow admit guilt.

Trump Sides With Musk as H1-B Visas Roil MAGA Camp

The prez-elect's position is in contrast with his earlier calls for immigration curbs

Former sarpanch launches campaign to make gram panchayats AI-friendly

FOLLOWING Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision on promoting the use of artificial intelligence (AI), a former sarpanch of Bibipur village in Haryana's Jind district has launched a campaign to leverage this technology to improve governance, transparency and accountability in rural areas.

Cleanest city Indore sees dip in migratory birds

ARRIVAL of migratory birds, particularly ducks and waders, is declining significantly in India's cleanest city, Indore.

Rash driving claims 983 lives this year in U'khand: Data

UTTARAKHAND has recorded 983 fatalities attributed to rash driving and speeding in 2024.

Navyug tunnel is a gift from Dr Singh, should be named after him: Omar

JAMMU and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday said the Navyug tunnel, which connects Qazigund with Banihal on Srinagar-Jammu National Highway, should be named after late Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh.

Boy rescued from borewell in MP dist, dies

A ten-year-old boy Sumit Meena, who fell into an open bore-well in Madhya Pradesh's Guna district, while flying a kite on Saturday afternoon, was rescued after a 16-hour-long operation on Sunday morning.

Kashmir heading for 2 more snow spells in first week of Jan: MeT office

AFTER the season's first major snowfall, Kashmir is expected to experience two more snow spells in the first week of January.

100 Villages Isolated, Schools Shut

Heavy snowfall leads to closure of Badrinath highway, authorities alert • Snow-covered residential area after fresh snowfall in several districts

More patients with vertigo turning to social media for advice, says study

PEOPLE suffering from vertigo in India are increasingly turning to social media to seek information and even treatment and support, a latest study has found.

West Himalayas Record Sharp Rise in Wildfires in a Year

FOREST fires in Western Himalaya region increased manifold during the wildfire season (November to June) this year, compared to a year ago. Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir registered a sharp rise in forest fire incidents, causing extensive damage to forest coverage.

Defence focus in '25: Integrated theatre commands, big-ticket procurements

THE country's defence is at the cusp of a major overhaul, with preparations going on to not only make major organisational changes but also tweak policy for procurement to scale up capabilities.

Ending China Standoff High Point in '24: Foreign Policy, Bangla Poses a Challenge

In a year marked by geopolitical tensions, India and China ended an over four-and-a-half-year border standoff and announced steps to reduce mistrust even as New Delhi faced fresh challenges after deposed Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina fled the country in the face of a mass movement against her rule.

Dr Singh's ashes immersed in Yamuna; row intensifies

THE ashes of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh were immersed in the Yamuna river near the Majnu ka Tila Gurdwara on Sunday by his family members as per the Sikh rituals.

Constitution stood test of time: PM

During Mann ki Baat, Modi Announces Launch of Special Website 'constitution75.com'

Leaving Baggage Behind in 2024

HAPPY New Year, dear readers.

Urban Greenery: Answer to Curb Air Pollution

While air pollution is a problem year-round, it worsens during winter due to stagnant weather conditions that trap pollutants near the ground. We need to tackle its root cause

Three killed, 35 hurt in tourist bus accident

THREE persons including a minor were killed and 35 suffered injuries after a tourist bus overturned and fell into a gorge near Sukunala within Boipariguda police limits in Koraput district on Sunday morning.

To enhance fish resources, biodiversity, AP to roll out artificial reef project in Jan

IN a first-of-its-kind initiative in Andhra Pradesh, the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) is set to deploy artificial reefs along its coastline to restore marine biodiversity and improve the livelihoods of fishermen.

K'taka Records 217 Maternal Deaths in Just Four Months, Reveals Data

KARNATAKA recorded 348 maternal deaths till November this year, with 217 cases reported in just four months, from August to November.

Actor Dileep Shankar Found Dead in a Hotel

FILM and television actor Dileep Shankar (50) was found dead in a hotel room near Vanross Junction in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday.

23-Day Chase Ends as Tigress Zeenat Finally Captured in WB's Bankura

AFTER spending sleepless nights for more than three weeks, wildlife officials finally managed to tranquilize Zeenat in Bankura area of West Bengal on Sunday.

70% of Telangana Rape Survivors Are Minors: Police

A shockingly large number of rape survivors, 70%, were minors in Telangana in 2024.

Anna univ to enlist 'women warriors'

Training programmes and awareness sessions to be held to prevent harassment, misconduct

Majhi Extends Deadline for Reporting Crop Loss Till Today

The state government on Sunday extended the timeline for reporting crop loss and crop area to insurance companies through Krishi Rakshak portal or by calling the toll-free number 14447 till December 30 and requested farmers who are not covered under Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) to report their loss to assigned departments.

'INFILTRATORS' RETURN IN POLL SEASON

With the assembly elections in Delhi nearing, the issue of undocumented Rohingya and Bangladeshi immigrants takes centerstage. Administrative and policing actions intensify amid political slugfest, marking a departure from previous election seasons

Misleading: Official refutes AAP chief's inquiry claim

DELHI Transport Commissioner Prashant Goyal has refuted allegations made by AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal regarding a supposed inquiry into the free bus ride scheme for women.

Murder convict who jumped parole during pandemic arrested

A 46-year-old murder convict, who absconded during the COVID-19 pandemic has been apprehended in Mumbai, police said on Sunday.

NGT Directs Petitioner to Approach Pollution Board Over Illegal Sand Mining

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has instructed a petitioner to seek recourse with the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) or the mining department regarding allegations of illegal instream and riverbed sand mining from the Yamuna river in north Delhi.

Mahila Samman row: After L-G order, police form teams

THE Delhi Police has formed multiple teams to identify camps which are allegedly gathering personal details of women in the name of Mahila Samman Yojana, a senior official said on Sunday.