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5 Drown While Taking Selfie in Telangana: Cops

Five students from Hyderabad drowned in a reservoir while attempting to take a selfie in Siddipet district of Telangana on Saturday, police said.

Cop Held For Robbing Bihar Bizman Of ₹32L

A police officer in Saran district of Bihar was arrested for allegedly robbing ₹32 lakh from a businessman, police said on Saturday, adding that another accused cop was at large.

6-YEAR-OLD TIGER THAT KILLED WOMAN IN NAINITAL DISTT CAPTURED

Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday said that the state was moving ahead rapidly to realise its vision to become a drug-free state by 2025 under the drug-free Uttarakhand mission, 2025.

Bengal Govt Orders Probe As 1 Dead, 4 Critical After Childbirth

The West Bengal health department launched a probe on Saturday, a day after a woman died and four others were critical after the delivery of babies at a state-run hospital in West Medinipur district, with the family members of the deceased alleging that her death was due to the administration of \"defective\" Ringer's Lactate on the intravenous (IV) fluid, officials said.

Cong Accuses Manipur Govt of Paying ₹6 Crore to Militant Group

The Congress on Saturday hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Manipur government, accusing it of paying a militant group under SoO amid the ethnic violence.

Dalit man assaulted in Raj over theft suspicion

A 25-year-old Dalit man was hung upside down from a tree and brutally beaten on suspicion of theft in Barmer district, police said on Saturday.

Toll Rises to 4 in Smelting Plant Tragedy After 3 Bodies Retrieved

Two workers were killed and six others were injured on Saturday after a part of an under-construction building collapsed in Raipur district of Chhattisgarh, police said.

60 Accused of Sexually Abusing Kerala Athlete

The 18-Year-Old Survivor Said That She Was Sexually Abused by Classmates, Athletes and Coaches Over the Last 5 Years

Weakened institutions damaging for nation: VP

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday emphasised the critical role of independent institutions in safeguarding the integrity of governance while inaugurating the 25th National Conference of Chairpersons of All State Public Service Commissions (PSCs) in Bengaluru.

At -9 Deg C, Anantnag's Larno Coldest In Valley

Cold wave conditions persisted in the Valley and Larno in south Kashmir was the coldest place in Kashmir as upper reaches witnessed light snowfall, according to India Meteorological Department's (IMD) local office.

AAP leader dies from gunshot injury while cleaning his firearm

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Ludhiana West legislator Gurpreet Gogi Bassi died after sustaining a gunshot injury to his head while cleaning his licensed pistol at his residence on Friday night, police said on Saturday.

Stalin Slams Ravi, Says Guv Unable to 'Digest' TN's Growth

Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin said on Saturday that governor RN Ravi was unable to \"digest\" that the state was developing and his decision not to address the Assembly was \"childish\".

Mann Writes to Shah, Seeks ₹600Cr to Fight Drug Menace

The drug problem in Punjab is disturbing the socio-economic balance, leading to an increase in crime, domestic violence, and health issues in the state, chief minister Bhagwant Mann said on Saturday, as he sought a one-time financial assistance of ₹600 crore from Union home minister Amit Shah for setting up special NDPS courts for faster disposal of drug-related cases.

Raj HC Denies Abortion of Minor Rape Survivor's 30-Week Pregnancy

The Rajasthan high court has refused to allow a minor rape survivor to terminate her 30-week-old pregnancy due to concerns over the health of both the girl and the foetus.

Amid rumblings in INDIA, UBT to go it alone in civic polls

The Shiv Sena (UBT) on Saturday reiterated that the onus was on the Congress to \"save\" the INDIA bloc as party MP Sanjay Raut said that they will contest the upcoming local body polls across the state on their own.

PM to open J&K's Ganderbal tunnel tomorrow, security beefed up

Security arrangements have been beefed up around the Z-Morh tunnel in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal district, ahead of the facility's inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 13, officials said on Saturday.

Shah flags 'poor record' in use of law, calls for joint fight on drugs

Union home minister Amit Shah on Saturday flagged the under-utilisation of the provisions of the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PITNDPS) Act, which allows detention of drug traffickers, as he urges states to make use of the law to break the ecosystem of drug trade in the country.

Rhino horns worth ₹3 cr seized in Delhi; 4 held

Four men were arrested for allegedly possessing and dealing in rare white rhinoceros' horns worth around ₹3 crore in the international market, Delhi Police said on Saturday.

A strong and passionate voice for cricket in U.P. falls silent

A resonant voice for good causes and the oldest life member of the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA) Ghulam Mohiuddin breathed his last at his house in Kanpur after a prolonged illness on Saturday.

2K Organ Donors Registered in 5 Months

Uttar Pradesh has seen a rise in voluntary organ donor registrations, securing the eighth spot in the country as of January 2025.

Bareilly Man Held for Hate Posts

A 30-year-old man from Bareilly was arrested on Saturday for posting hate-filled messages on social media, including threats to rape Hindu women, blow up the Ram temple in Ayodhya, and disrupt the Mahakumbh-2025, along with targeting chief minister Yogi Adityanath.

After losing two in fires, retd cop's 3rd wife too dies in fire

The wife of a retired inspector died while she was warming herself by the fire in the Dubagga area.

Timely alert could have averted teen's death

A critical time gap between a 16-year-old boy getting trapped in an under-construction lift and the authorities being alerted has sparked outrage and questions about accountability.

Prioritise Safety Over Convenience: Excise Minister

Excise minister Nitin Agarwal on Saturday underscored the importance of road safety during the launch of the 'Never Drink and Drive' campaign.

Medical Experts Gather at KGMU to Discuss ECMO's Role in Critical Care

The department of anaesthesiology and medicine at King George's Medical University (KGMU), on Saturday, organised a hands-on CME (continued medical education) workshop focusing on advanced life support technologies.

New Command Centre at Agniveer Recruitment Rally Site

A state-of-the-art command and control centre along with over 40 CCTV cameras has been installed at the Agniveer recruitment rally site at the Army Medical Corps Stadium in Lucknow, said Major General Manoj Tiwari, ADG Recruiting for the Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand Zone, on the second day of the rally.

Parties to file ideas to streamline ICDS scheme: High court

THE PETITIONER ALSO ALLEGED CERTAIN ANOMALIES IN IMPLEMENTATION OF ICDS SCHEME

U.P. Seals Deal for 3 Solar Plants, 2K MW

Uttar Pradesh has finalised developers for setting up three solar power plants with a combined capacity of 2,000 MW.

We felt as if a storm had hit, recount workers

KANNAUJ RLY STATION BUILDING COLLAPSE

Mahakumbh-2025 to raise awareness on justice and right to information

Mahakumbh-2025 is set to combine spirituality with a strong emphasis on justice, transparency, and individual rights.