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Indian Pangolin rescued in Poonch

AN Indian Pangolin, a Schedule I critically endangered species, was rescued from the forest area of Sunderbani near the Line of Control (LoC) in a border district of J&K by the Indian army and Wildlife department.

TMC suspends ex-MP who was vocal on RG Kar

Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Friday suspended its ex-Rajya Sabha MP Santanu Sen over alleged \"\"anti-party\"\" activities.

Qaida terrorist arrested from near Ranchi

THE special cell of Delhi Police in association with Jharkhand ATS, has arrested a suspected Al Qaeda terrorist Shahbaz Ansari from Chanho in Ranchi.

Concern over tiger poaching in U'khand

UTTARAKHAND is ramping up efforts to safeguard its tiger population by enlisting the help of the SSB (Sashastra Seema Bal) and ITBP (Indo-Tibetan Border Police), along with search dogs.

All Sanatanis Welcome to Maha Kumbh: Yogi

UTTAR Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday said those who respect India, its Sanatan ethos and its eternal traditions are welcome to attend the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj.

U'khand madrasa board scraps Kamil and Fazil courses after SC ruling

FOLLOWING the Supreme Court ruling declaring the Kamil (undergraduate) and Fazil (postgraduate) degrees awarded to Muslim students by madrasas unconstitutional, the Uttarakhand Madrasa Board lost no time deciding to discontinue the courses and refund the students' fees.

JMM Plans to Expand Tribal Movement in Bengal, Odisha

BUOYED by the thumping majority in the Assembly polls, the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) is now eying ‘Vrihad’ (larger) Jharkhand and is considering launching a movement for the formation of an Autonomous Council combining the four tribal-dominated districts of West Bengal and Odisha.

Badals lose SAD control for 1st time in 3 decades

Sukhbir's resignation accepted, election to party chief on March 1

2 Crocodiles Rescued From Ponds Inside Residence of BJP MLA in Sagar District

At least two crocodiles were reportedly rescued by the state forest department from ponds in the sprawling residential premises of ex-BJP MLA Harvansh Singh Rathore in Madhya Pradesh's Sagar district.

Purvanchali power play: Cong promises Chhath Ghat amid AAP-BJP spat

IN the high-stakes battle for Purvanchali votes ahead of the Delhi assembly elections, the Congress has upped the ante with a bold promise: building a grand Chhath Puja ghat, akin to the iconic Maha Kumbh structures, on the Yamuna riverbank, if it comes to power.

Public interest: SC opens doors to people for guided tour on 2 Saturdays a month

TO give the general public an opportunity to visit the majestic and grand structure of the landmark building, the Supreme Court has decided to open its doors to them every working Saturday, from 10 am to 5 pm, except on the second and the fourth Saturdays and declared holidays.

Delhi Dangal: BJP Okays Names of 41 Candidates

Purvanchali power play: Cong promises Chhath Ghat amid AAP-BJP spat

SC stays Sambhal civic body's 'notice' on well near masjid

THE Supreme Court on Friday stayed the execution of a notice issued by Nagar Palika of Sambhal regarding prayers at a well outside the Shahi Jama Masjid and sought a status report within two weeks.

Indonesia Initiates $450 Mn BrahMos Missile Export Deal

IN all probability, India is heading for another major defence export deal.

Global heating a cold fact: 2024 hottest yr on record, says UN weather agency

THE World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has confirmed that 2024 is the warmest year on record, based on six international datasets.

Rlys will boost wheels production as high-speed train plans spike demand

WITH high-speed train projects slated for launch in the coming years, the Railways is bracing for a surge in demand for forged wheels by augmenting local production, officials said.

S'pore Prez's India visit from Jan 14

60th anniv of diplomatic ties to be celebrated; Singapore is one of largest sources of FDI

Neither Going Nor Gone, Goa Is Evoking A Groan

It's been a Goa-filled new year's week for me even though I am still freezing in Delhi's bitter cold.

NOW SCREENING: PUTTING NAME BEFORE THE TITLE

Some southern stars are requesting fans to drop their titles. These epithets have a complex play not just in films and politics, but in the Dravidian ideological ecosystem too

'Priyanka's call to arrest Pinarayi will be seen as bid to aid BJP'

Politburo member terms Islamophobia accusations levelled against the CPM as a politically-motivated charge, terms BJP the \"main threat to the idea of India\"

Videos of bizman making obscene remarks under lens

PROBING the case on sexually coloured remarks made against actor Honey Rose, the police are checking other videos of businessman Boby Chemmanur on similar comments he made against others.

HC Mulls Ban on Plastic Bottles

THE KERALA High Court on Friday observed it will issue an order banning the sale and use of plastic bottles in hill stations, emphasising that such a measure is essential in Kerala.

Hundreds Pay Respects To Jayachandran

Prominent film personalities and musicians join ardent fans to pay homage to the legendary singer; cremation to be held today

Cong's second Chintan Shivir in state to be held by Jan-end

THE Congress is set to organise the second 'Nav Sankalp Chintan Shivir' in the state in the last week of January in Thiruvananthapuram.

Wayanad official's death: Court stays arrest of 2 Congress leaders

THE Wayanad Principal Sessions Court has stayed till January 15 the arrest of Congress leaders I C Balakrishnan, MLA, and DCC president N D Appachan in connection with the suicide of Wayanad DCC treasurer N M Vijayan.

Pottery exhibition at Gandhi Smarak Nidhi Hall

A group of traditional clay potters from Aruvacode in Malappuram is conducting an exhibition-cum-sales at the Gandhi Smarak Nidhi Hall.

8 BJP-RSS workers found guilty in Ashokan murder

Court found 5 guilty of carrying out murder and 3 guilty of conspiracy

Selection of vice-chancellor is chancellor's prerogative: Arlekar

IN an apparent response to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's opposition to the draft UGC regulations, that gives more powers to the chancellor in vice chancellor selection process, Governor Rajendra V Arlekar has reminded that VC selection is the chancellor's prerogative.

MC Notified as Centre of Excellence for Trauma Care and Burns Treatment

The Emergency Medicine Department at Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, has been designated one of the eight Centres of Excellence for Trauma Care and Burns Treatment in the country.

Wild animal fear: Forest fringe villages face matchmaking crisis

Frequent news reports about wild animal attacks have created a stigma that has been discriminative and has devastated their lives