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MHA Report: CPI (Maoist) seeks expansion along Inter-State borders

The CPI (Maoist), a major Left-Wing Extremist (LWE) organisation responsible for most incidents of violence, has been making efforts to expand to new areas along inter-state borders, albeit \"without any significant success,\" reveals the annual report of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).

Manoj Kumar Jha Urges PM Modi to Visit Manipur, Says 'Enough is Enough'

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Manoj Kumar Jha on Wednesday appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying, \"Enough is enough,\" he should visit Manipur at least once.

Air India Launches In-flight Wi-Fi on Domestic Flights, First Indian Airline to Do So

Air India has become the first Indian airline to offer in-flight Wi-Fi, launching the service on select domestic and international flights.

Going to Kerala to assist govt, not to confront, says New Kerala Guv Arlekar

On December 21, President Droupadi Murmu appointed Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar as the new Governor of Kerala.

TOBACCO EXPORTS REACH RECORD 12,005 CRORE IN FY2024

India's unmanufactured tobacco exports hit a record ₹12,005.89 crore in 2023-24, marking an 87% growth over five years.

South Korea to send Jeju Air's flight data recorder to the US for analysis

The South Korean government announced on Wednesday that it will send the flight data recorder from the crashed Jeju Air plane to the United States for further analysis, according to a report by Yonhap News Agency.

Pakistani Dawoodi Bohra girls endure secretive FGM practices: Report

Female genital mutilation (FGM) remains a prevalent yet largely unacknowledged practice among Pakistan's Dawoodi Bohra community, a Shia Muslim sect primarily originating from Gujarat, with estimates indicating that 75 per cent to 85 per cent of Dawoodi Bohra women in Pakistan undergo FGM, according to a report by Al Jazeera.

India's Foreign Policy in 2024: Strengthening Ties with Russia

As we enter the year 2025 with more challenges and opportunities, it is a good time to take a look at how India's foreign policy progressed in the year 2024 and the major developments on that front.

RITES Secures a USD 9.7 Million Contract from Guyana

State-owned company RITES Limited has bagged an order for upgrading a creek highway in Guyana worth staggering USD 9.7 million (excluding taxes), as per a stock exchange filing Wednesday.

Engineer, two others held for illegal arms supply

The accused have been identified as Rajesh Choube 46) from Madhya Pradesh, Aviral Sharma 35) from Uttar Pradesh and fFitender Singh 42) from Rajasthan, they said.

DELHI'S DECEMBER POWER DEMAND EXCEEDS 5,000 MW

As per officials, the peak power demand in the capital this winter is expected to cross 6,300 MW.

Engineer, two others held for illegal arms supply

The accused have been identified as Rajesh Choube (46) from Madhya Pradesh, Aviral Sharma (35) from Uttar Pradesh and Jitender Singh (42) from Rajasthan, they said.

Bangladeshi Mother-Son Duo Residing in Delhi Deportated

The Delhi Police on Monday deported a Bangladeshi mother-son duo, with the mother living in the national capital illegally since 2005.

Sehrawat Unveils 'Chargesheet' Against Delhi Government's Failures

Delhi BJP General Secretary and West Delhi MP Kamaljeet Sehrawat released a chargesheet against the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government today, highlighting its failures and unfulfilled promises over the past decade.

Shallow fog envelops city, minimum temperature drops

Amid inclement weather conditions, a layer of shallow fog enveloped several parts of the national capital, Delhi, on Tuesday.

Delhi logs 209 'good to moderate' air days in 2024

Delhi experienced a significant improvement in air quality in 2024, with a record 209 days falling under the \"Good to Moderate\" air quality category, according to data released by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Tuesday.

Constable killed for rebuking drunk drivers: Chargesheet filed

An on-duty constable was killed in September allegedly for rebuking two people for drinking on the road in outer Delhi, according to a 400-page chargesheet filed by the Delhi Police.

Tripura High Court: Prevention of Animal Cruelty Act Needs to be Scrupulously Implemented

The petitioner submitted before the court that the direction may be issued to the respondent-authorities to ensure that in future strict compliance of the provisions of the Act of 1960 and the Rules framed thereunder be carried out in matters of seizure and release of such seized animals.

Police Detains 12 Bangladeshis Living Without Identifications

Delhi Police has detained 12 Bangladesh nationals who were living in different areas of south Delhi without any identification, an official said.

Allahabad High Court: Relationship between 'Jija' and 'Sali' is immoral but rape offence not attracted if woman is a major

The Allahabad High Court in the case observed that a relationship between brother-in-law and sister-in-law (jija and sali) is immoral.

Allahabad High Court: 'Free-willed' wife meeting civil society members sans forming an illegal relation is not cruelty against husband

The Allahabad High Court in the case Mahendra Prasad vs. Smt. Bindu Devi observed that a 'free-willed' wife's acts of travelling alone or interacting with members of civil society without engaging in any illegal or immoral relationships cannot be considered an act of cruelty against her husband.

Calcutta High Court: Employer cannot deduct excess amount from retiral benefits paid to employee on erroneous fixation of pay scale

The Calcutta High Court in the case observed and has held that the employer cannot deduct or adjust the excess amount paid to the employee on erroneous fixation of pay scale from the retiral benefits.

India's Achievements

India's achievements in 2024 reflect its growing global stature and transformative progress across various sectors.

Punjab and Haryana High Court: Holding multiple inquiries on same allegations amount to violation of Article 21 of Constitution

On the other hand, the counsel appearing for the State opposed the petition filed wherein it is submitted that there being serious allegations against the petitioner, therefore his custodial interrogation is required.

Punjab and Haryana High Court acquits man in rape case: Untorn clothes of alleged victim denotes consent

The bench noted in her previous statement she had stated she was wearing jeans and top and later she stated she was wearing suit

Political Calendar for 2025

Apart from the elections, there is also the budget that will be the first challenge of the year. The economy still remains Modi's biggest challenge. Will he continue to make the middle class pay for his welfarism or will he finally offer some cheer to the salaried professional, the trader and the entrepreneur?

Digital Dignity in India: A Call for Ethical and Inclusive Online Spaces

The rise of the internet and digital technologies has revolutionized countless aspects of human life, from communication and commerce to education and entertainment.

The 'Hypocrisy' of being an 'Empath' - To be or not to be a 'Human'

\"All I ever wanted was to reach out and touch another human being not just with my hands but with my heart.\"

Four Ways to Make the New Year's Positivity LAST

Wish you a very happy New Year!

Delhi's Dec peak power demand hits record 5213 MW

BSES has secured over 2000 MW of renewable energy to maintain a reliable and eco-friendly supply, as per official