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PM lauds India-US ties for scaling new heights in key areas

The US will remove regulations that have prevented cooperation between key Indian nuclear entities and American companies, US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said on Monday, marking a major step forward in implementing the landmark 2005 civil nuclear agreement.

Don't drag security personnel in unnecessary legal battles: SC

The Supreme Court on Monday criticised the Union government for repeatedly dragging armed forces personnel and their families to the top court over disputes related to pensions, highlighting the adverse impact of such litigation on morale within the armed forces.

KTR refuses to appear before ACB without lawyers in Formula E case

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president and legislator KT Rama Rao on Monday refused to appear without his lawyers before the Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for questioning in connection with the alleged financial irregularities in the conduct of Formula-E racing in Hyderabad during the previous regime.

Workers trapped in Assam mine

Several workers were trapped inside a coal mine in a remote area of Dima Hasao district of Assam after the mine was reportedly flooded with underground water, officials said on Monday.

Modi Unveils Jammu Railway Division, Telangana Terminal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday lauded the country's rapid advancement in connectivity as he inaugurated the Jammu railway division—a key step towards linking the Kashmir valley with the rest of the country through the rail network.

KTR refuses to appear before ACB without lawyers in Formula E case

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president and legislator KT Rama Rao on Monday refused to appear without his lawyers before the Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for questioning in connection with the alleged financial irregularities in the conduct of Formula-E racing in Hyderabad during the previous regime.

Hockey Coach Rapes 16-Yr-Old Athlete, Held

Haridwar

Winter's hang-out

On a monument's seasonal life

LG Distributes Job Letters to Families of 1984 Riot Victims

Delhi lieutenant governor VK Saxena on Monday distributed appointment letters to family members of 1984 anti-Sikh riot victims and also renamed the \"Vidhwa Colony\" in West Delhi's Tilak Vihar to \"Mata Gujri,\" the mother of Guru Gobind Singh.

Man shoots brother for ‘marrying before him’

Police said the accused was ‘enraged’ as his brother got married last year and he was still unmarried

After 4 months, Centre clears two judges for HC

THE APPROVAL OF ONLY TWO OUT OF THE FOUR NAMES HAS REIGNITED CONCERNS ABOUT THE SELECTIVE APPROACH TO JUDICIAL APPOINTMENTS

PM2.5 in '24 was at 3-year high: Study

Marginal gains lost

GGM: 19-Year-Old Run Over by Tractor Due to Low Visibility

A 19-year-old pedestrian was run over by a tractor trolley near his residence in Silani village, Sohna, at 10 pm on Saturday, police said on Monday, adding that the accident took place due to poor visibility.

More groundwater used than recharged

Delhi extracted more groundwater in 2024 than it recharged, reversing a two-year trend of sustainable usage, according to the latest Central Groundwater Board (CGWB) report released in December 2024.

NGT Notice to State on Forest Encroachments

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) issued a notice to the Delhi government and the state forest department over alleged \"misuse\" of around 31 hectares of forest land earmarked for afforestation in Najafgarh, southwest Delhi.

Parts of city clock light rain; temp may dip further: IMD

Parts of the Capital on Monday morning received light rainfall, due to the effect of a new western disturbance that also brought fresh snowfall to the mountains and is likely to lead to a dip in temperature from Tuesday due to the return of cold northwesterly winds to the city, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

Ordinance to curtail fraud notified by LG

Lieutenant governor (LG) VK Saxena on Monday approved the notification of the Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Rules, 2024, to prevent residents from getting duped by fraudulent online schemes.

22-Year-Old Shot in Sangam Vihar by Rival, Family Thrashes Suspects

A 22-year-old man was shot in the neck by two men in Sangam Vihar, south Delhi, on Sunday evening while he was on his way home, police said.

BJP Calls For Debate With AAP On Rural Issues

The Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) on Monday accused AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal for \"betraying Delhi Dehat (rural)\".

CM Atishi Breaks Down After Rival Bidhuri's Latest Shocker

An ugly fight erupted over former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Ramesh Bidhuri's comments on Delhi chief minister Atishi, days before the assembly elections are to be announced, souring political discourse in a campaign already riven by a string of derogatory personal attacks.

BJP: Kejriwal Prioritised Luxury Over City's Welfare

It is fitting to have a mini bar at home after engaging in excise corruption. SAMBIT PATRA, BJP spokesperson

Are urban ropeways a good bet for future?

The temple town of Varanasi—one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world—is synonymous with the vibrant yet chaotic narrow alleys, bustling markets, food, sight, and sound, all of which make for a sensory overload.

Cong promises ₹2,500/month to women if voted to power

The Congress on Monday unveiled its first major promise for the 2025 Delhi assembly elections, pledging a ₹2,500 monthly allowance to women under the \"Pyaari Didi Yojana\" if voted to power.

Uttarkashi, Almora districts experience brief spell of rain, snowfall likely in a few pockets

A brief spell of rain was experienced in higher reaches of Uttarkashi and Almora districts with the likelihood of very light rain and snowfall possible in the isolated areas of Uttarkashi, Chamoli, Tehri, Dehradun, Pauri, Pithoragarh, Bageshwar, Almora, and Haridwar districts late on Tuesday night.

Five Arrested With 7kg Drugs From 2 Places In Nainital Distt

Nainital police arrested five people from two different places and recovered around 7 kg cannabis from their possession on Sunday, police officers aware of the matter said on Monday.

Criminal Held in Haridwar After Police Encounter, Aides on the Run

Haridwar Police arrested a 37-year-old man after shooting him in the leg in retaliatory firing during an encounter at Bhagwanpur in the district on the intervening night of Sunday and Monday.

Dehradun Civic Forum Issues 'Green Agenda' Before Elections

The Dehradun Citizens Forum (DCF), a civic group based in Dehradun, released its \"Green Agenda\" on Monday for the upcoming municipal elections in the state.

28-Year-Old Man Held in Haldwani for Impersonating UP Police Constable

Nainital police arrested a 28-year-old man in Haldwani area of the district for allegedly impersonating a constable posted with the Uttar Pradesh police, police officers aware of the matter said on Monday.

19K Pilgrims at Char Dham Shrines in Winter: Officials

Over 19,000 pilgrims have visited the winter abodes of the Char Dham shrines — Pandukeshwar for Badrinath Dham, Ukhimath for Kedarnath Dham, Mukhba for Gangotri Dham and Kharsali for Yamunotri Dham — since the closure of the summer yatra on November 24 last year till Monday, officials aware of the matter said.

CM Seeks Financial Aid From PM For Geothermal Energy Project

Chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Monday and sought financial help for the exploitation of geothermal energy in the state, officials aware of the matter said.