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Despite clear majority, NC silent on critical issues, says PDP chief

Former J&K chief minister Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday said that despite having clear majority, the National Conference government is silent on critical issues from unjust employee terminations to rising unemployment and a traumatic process of verification.

Antilibrary, my emotional support of unread books

These days I trip out to the garden, settle myself in a cozy corner, the winter sun pouring on my back at 11 am with Lyman Ward, a cripple and eminent historian, documenting the life of his grandmother in the western ravines of Grass Valley, California, during the early 90s.

HP to Centre: Need financial help to scrap 7k govt vehicles

The state government has requested the Centre for financial help from the Centre to implement the vehicle scrapping policy and scrap over 7,000 government vehicles.

Safety Inspection of Katra-Reasi Section Conducted

Ahead of the launch of much-awaited direct train service between Delhi and Srinagar, commissioner of railways safety (CRS) Dinesh Chand Deshwal on Tuesday embarked on a two-day-long inspection of the 17 km long Katra-Reasi rail track.

Bus Services Resume in Punjab After Employees Call Off Strike

The contractual employees of State Transport Undertakings (STUs), Pepsu Road Transport Corporation (PRTC), Punjab Roadways and Punbus called off their strike on the second day following an assurance of meeting chief minister Bhagwant Mann on January 15.

30 IAS officers promoted in Haryana

The Haryana government on Tuesday promoted 1995 batch IAS officer Vijayendra Kumar to the chief secretary's grade.

Saini releases ₹216-crore fodder subsidy for gaushalas

Haryana chief minister (CM) Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday announced a reduction in the training period of the newly selected patwaris from 18 months to one year and declared that the period will be treated as part of their service effective from the date of joining the department.

Train to Kashmir equipped to ply in sub-zero temps

Railway officials said Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to inaugurate crucial link towards the end of January

HC Seeks Timeline From Haryana On Helpline For Elderly

The Details Have Been Sought By February 18

UAE's ambassador opens 4 padel courts at Jindal university

UAE ambassador to India Abdulnasser Alshaali inaugurated four state-of-the-art padel courts at OP Jindal Global University (JGU) in Sonepat on Tuesday.

Congress Eyes Comeback

Congress general secretary KC Venugopal on Tuesday announced his party's readiness for the upcoming Delhi assembly elections.

Concerns on electoral rolls, EVMs baseless

Chief election commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Tuesday dismissed claims of tampering with electronic voting machines (EVMs) as \"baseless,\" stressing that the Supreme Court has repeatedly vouched for the reliability of these devices.

Election Body Urges Public Disclosure of Freebies' Cost

Chief election commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar on Tuesday said it is very difficult to define \"freebies\", but added that there is a need for \"accepted and legal answers\" to address this issue, noting that the poll body's \"hands are tied\" on the matter as it is currently sub judice.

The lotus will bloom in Delhi, and city will see a new spring, says BJP

Counting day will bring a new spring. The lotus will bloom in Delhi, and a double-engine government will take charge. VIRENDRA SACHDEVA, Delhi BJP chief

'We will surely win': Kejriwal sounds poll bugle for ruling party

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday called on party workers to \"gear up with full strength\" and get ready to take on the \"massive electoral machinery\" of the other parties, as he expressed confidence in securing another victory in the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections.

Green energy purchase: Punjab's loss is HP's gain

After PSERC rejected deal, hill state swiftly signed PPA with Solar Energy Corporation of India to buy 900MW of wind-solar hybrid power

Woman Among Four Held With 5kg Heroin

The Amritsar commissionerate police have busted a drug trafficking cartel with the arrest of four, including a woman, and seized 5kg heroin from their possession, said Punjab director general of police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav on Tuesday.

Upgrade to make education job-friendly

Ashok Kumar Mittal, 60, an Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha member and founder and chancellor of Lovely Professional University (LPU), opens up on key issues and challenges in the higher educational system.

Four member SIT headed by ADGP begins re-probe

BATHINDA POLICE HAD ON AUG 29 GIVEN A CLEAN CHIT TO CITY DOCTOR FACING CHARGES OF ENCROACHING PSPCL LAND

Farmer Unions Announce Tractor March on R-Day

Protesting farmer unions on Tuesday announced a nationwide tractor march scheduled for January 26.

Day after Takht push, SAD team to meet jathedar today

Says reorganising party may lead to derecognition by the EC as it violates provisions of Representation of the People Act

Two Running Extortion Racket Arrested After Encounter in Valtoha

Two alleged associates of foreign-based gangster Prabh Dasuwal were arrested after a brief encounter at Valtoha in Tarn Taran district.

Elderly Couple Murdered in Bathinda

A senior citizen couple was found brutally murdered and their house was ransacked at Badyala village near Rampura town of Bathinda district on Monday night.

Battle for Delhi on Feb 5

Stage set for high-stakes race

Nearly 130 killed as quake rattles Tibet

A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck the foothills of the Himalayas near one of Tibet's holiest cities on Tuesday, killing at least 126 people and wrecking hundreds of houses, Chinese authorities said.

GDP growth to hit 4-yr-low 6.4% in FY25: Govt estimate

The Indian economy is expected to grow at 6.4% in 2024-25, a significant loss of momentum when compared to the 8.2% growth in 2023-24.

Film And TV's Golden Night

The 82nd Golden Globes was a mix of surprise wins but disappointments for India as stars showed up in full force

No matter what I do, my son will always be my priority: Sania Mirza

Sania Mirza has been jetsetting since her appointment as an ambassador for Dubai's Sports Council in December. But her busy year didn't keep her from ringing in 2025 with her \"forever date\", her six-year-old son Izhaan Mirza Malik.

The curious case of Vidya Balan's post for Rohit Sharma

Vidya Balan; (inset above) the actor posted a screenshot of a message she received containing identical text to her post before quickly deleting it

Love lockdown: OYO's new rule for unmarried couples sparks mixed reactions

On Sunday, the hotel booking platform OYO introduced a new policy that prohibits unmarried couples from checking into its partner hotels in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh.