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Europe: Snow, freezing rain bring widespread disruption

Heavy snow and freezing rain brought widespread disruption across Europe on Sunday, particularly in the UK and Germany, with several major airports forced to suspend flights.

Farage should quit as leader of right-wing Reform UK party: Musk

US billionaire Elon Musk said on Sunday that Nigel Farage should step down as the leader of Britain's right-wing Reform UK party in an abrupt withdrawal of support.

Powerful winter storm hammers parts of the US

A blast of snow, ice, wind and plunging temperatures stirred up dangerous travel conditions in parts of the central US on Sunday, as a disruptive winter storm brought the possibility of the \"heaviest snowfall in a decade\" to some areas.

Ukraine Has Launched ‘Counterattack’ in the Kursk Region: Russia

Russia said on Sunday that Ukraine had launched a \"counterattack\" in the western border region of Kursk, where Kyiv's forces began a shock ground offensive last August.

Ensuring Digital India is safe, secure and inclusive

When we talk about the global future, then human-centric approaches should be foremost.

New pain points on China border

Mega dam on Brahmaputra and new counties in occupied Ladakh can adversely affect relations

Challenges the world must confront in 2025

Global leaders will need to address questions arising from wars, the climate crisis, and evolution of Artificial Intelligence

Roping in universities for a sustainable future

Scientific and technological innovations have driven human societies toward economic growth.

'Dallewal unwell, unable to speak': Doctors ahead of SC hearing today

Punjab farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is sitting on a fast-unto-death to press for various demands of farmers, was feeling dizzy and vomited, and is \"not even able to speak today\", doctors and agitating farmers said on Sunday, the 41st day of his hunger strike.

Plea in NGT calls for safe disposal of Bhopal waste

A petition has been filed in the National Green Tribunal's (NGT) Bhopal bench, seeking an assurance from the Madhya Pradesh government that the Union Carbide waste disposal in Pithampur won't harm people in nearby areas.

Experts Raise Concerns Over Rising Reliance on Melatonin

Experts are raising concerns about the growing trend of people, particularly young adults, turning to over-the-counter melatonin supplements to manage sleep disorders without proper medical supervision.

Removal Of Toxic Waste In Bhopal Key To Protect Planet, People

Over 40 years after a gas leak from the Union Carbide factory in Bhopal killed at least 5,479 people and left thousands with serious and long-lasting health issues, the government has finally begun the process of disposing of the highly toxic waste.

CAPFs record lowest attrition rate in 2024

LOW VOLUNTARY RETIREMENTS IN 2024 CAME ON THE BACK OF TWO BACK-TO-BACK YEARS OF HIGH ATTRITION RATES

Modi to Launch Jammu Railway Division, Telangana Terminal Today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch key railway projects including the Jammu railway division and a terminal station in Telangana on Monday.

Woman, partner get life term for killing her child

The two accused were found guilty of killing the woman's eight-year-old daughter in 2022

Kerala's unique roadmap to manage rapid urban growth

Kerala is known to have a distinct rural-urban continuum, where the lines between villages and towns have long blurred, giving the state the appearance of one continuous city.

3 Crew Members Killed in Coast Guard ALH Crash in Porbandar

Two Indian Coast Guard pilots and an aircrew diver were killed on Sunday in a Dhruv advanced light helicopter (ALH) crash at Porbandar in Gujarat, the latest in a series of accidents involving the locally produced chopper, which put the spotlight back on its troubling safety record.

2 Arrested for Voyeurism at Telangana College; 5 Others Booked

A kitchen staff member and an associate have been arrested on charges of voyeurism after students at a private engineering college near Hyderabad accused them of peeping into the washrooms of the girls' hostel, police said on Sunday, adding that five others, including the institute's principal, have been booked in connection with the case.

4 Killed, 2 Missing as Vehicle Plunges into J&K River; Search On

Police Said the Four Victims Died on the Spot While Two Others, Including the SUV's Driver, Are Missing

In strategy shift, Rahul remains active on social media during vacations

Though Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's absence from some key occasions recently raised a few eyebrows, the leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha has remained active politically through social media—signalling a tactical shift from earlier when his vacations and foreign tours would come under criticism from his political rivals.

Dalit youth assaulted over 'Jai Bhim' song

Two Dalit men were assaulted and subjected to casteist slurs for allegedly playing \"Jai Bhim\" song in their goods vehicle in Tumakuru district in Karnataka, police said on Sunday, adding that two individuals, including a Railways official, have been booked in connection with the incident.

Customs duty slashed on gold to be reviewed

The government is reviewing customs duties on over two-dozen items, including gold, and may raise the levy on the yellow metal if it is found that the recent duty reduction triggered its consumption instead of achieving the stated policy objective of domestic value addition, two people aware of the development said.

Fog Continues to Disrupt Life and Travel in Parts of Northern India

Dense fog blanketed most parts of north India on Sunday, causing disruptions in air, rail, and road traffic, with little respite in sight in the near future as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warned of the persistence of similar conditions until January 9.

Alert sounded in Maha as bird flu kills 4 big cats

The remaining 12 tigers and 24 leopards at the centre are safe SHATANIK BHAGWAT, Zoo director

75th Constitution Day: City plans educational and cultural events

AROUND 300 EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS IN GURUGRAM TO HOLD EVENTS WITH AROUND 5,000 STUDENTS

Fewer migratory birds visit Sultanpur wetland: Report

Biodiversity in focus

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 vibrant yet chaotic narrow alleys, bustling markets, food, sight, and sound, all of which make for a sensory overload.

Old darwaza's new life

On an architectural landmark

₹800-crore infra projects to improve Gurugram travel

Infrastructure projects must be completed on time to deliver maximum benefit to residents. RAO NARBIR SINGH, Industries, Commerce Minister

GMDA Brings 'Greater SPR' Plan Back on Drawing Board

The Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) is revisiting the plan to construct Greater Southern Peripheral Road (GSPR) to connect NH-48 in MG Road to Pachgaon, GMDA officials said, adding that the project is expected to reduce traffic congestion on the Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway.