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South Korean Oppn submits motion to impeach country's acting Prez

AS STRIFE DEEPENS

Global Climate Deadlock

Finance shortfalls and geopolitical rifts mar COP29, leaving developing nations disillusioned. India's self-reliance emerges as a key strategy amid faltering global climate commitments and uncertain cooperation

One Nation, One Poll?

Simultaneous elections promise cost savings and stability but risk undermining federalism, regional diversity, and democratic accountability. A cautious, inclusive debate is vital for India’s electoral future

Resilience and Reflection

Christmas is gone and as we enter the last few days of 2024, it is clear this year has been a turning point in India's story—marked by milestones, challenges, and a test of its resilience.

Scientists Say India's 'Deep Sea Mission' on Track; Hydrothermal Vent Discovery Just the Beginning

The country's top scientists say, \"The discovery of an active hydrothermal vent 4,500 metres below the surface of the Indian Ocean this month will boost scientists' confidence\"

Restoration of Sambhal's ancient 'Mrityu Kup' begins

The Mrityu Kup, long abandoned and filled with debris, is believed to hold immense spiritual importance

Hooda Hits Out at BJP 'Scams in Recruitments'

Former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda has said that the BJP is \"not ready to give up its habit of carrying out scams in recruitments\".

Yogi Govt Expedites Land Allocation for Mahakumbh

With Mahakumbh 2025 fast approaching, preparations in the Mela area are gaining momentum.

Saini Urges People to Draw Inspiration from Sacrifices Made by Veer Sahibzada

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, on the occasion of 'Veer Bal Diwas', called upon the people to draw inspiration from the sacrifices made by the Sahibzadas, the sons of Guru Gobind Singh.

EC LS polls data: Women outshine men in exercising franchise

As many as 64.64 crore voters exercised their franchise in the Lok Sabha polls held earlier this year with women voters outnumbering men, according to statistical data released by the Election Commission on Thursday.

Shimla winter carnival event poses threat to The Ridge

Amidst the ongoing 10-day Shimla Winter Carnival, an event aimed at boosting tourism, former Mayor and environmentalist Tikender Singh Panwar has raised concerns over potential risks to The Ridge, the venue for the grand celebration.

NFR signs MoU with IRCON

For the first time in Indian Railways, Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has embarked upon a novel initiative for maintenance of electrification infrastructure including Overhead Equipment's (OHE) and Power Supply Installation (PSI) by tying up with IRCON International Limited through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

Prez Murmu confers Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar on 17 children

EXCELLENCE RECOGNISED

Eye on BMC polls, Uddhav begins exercise to review position of Sena

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday started a three-day exercise to assess his party's position in Mumbai, where civic polls are likely to be held next year, one of his close aides said.

Rahul, Priyanka Double Down on Police Action Against Protesting BPSC Candidates in Patna

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi Thursday condemned the police action on protesting Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) candidates in Patna and claimed that the NDA government is \"resorting to lathi-charging students\" to hide its own failures.

Mayawati slams Cong for disrespecting Ambedkar

The BSP supremo accused the party of supporting capitalists

Vote bank politics: Row over 'incorrect Indian map' during Congress session

A controversy has erupted over the alleged misrepresentation of the India map on the posters displayed by the Congress to commemorate the centenary of 1924 Congress session in Karnataka's Belagavi, with the BJP dubbing it as \"vote bank\" politics by the national party.

ED Uncovers Major Human Trafficking Racket

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has found a large human trafficking network comprising an agreement between 262 Canadian colleges and two Indian agencies.

Tempers flare over 'Raghupati Raghav' bhajan in Bihar, singer sorry; BJP, Congress-RJD spar over heckling

'Ishwar Allah tero naam' stanza leads to chaos at a BJP-organised event in Patna

PM Modi bats for readying youths for emerging tech

VEER BAL DIWAS

China Approves World's Largest Dam Over Brahmaputra River

China has approved the construction of the world's largest dam, stated to be the planet's biggest infra project costing $137 billion, on the Brahmaputra River in Tibet close to the Indian border, raising concerns in riparian states - India and Bangladesh.

Central govt says 2024 saw big advancements in defence sector

As the year draws to a close, the government has marked 2024 as a pivotal year in defence and security advancements, highlighting its commitment to enhancing operational readiness, regional stability and indigenous modernisation.

India's defence sector achieves record growth in production and exports in FY 2023-24

DPSUS AND OTHER PUBLIC SECTOR ENTITIES ACCOUNTED FOR 79.2% OF TOTAL PRODUCTION

BJP Mahila Morcha protests near Kejriwal's residence

'MAHILA SAMMAN' SCHEME

Cops Register Case Against Voter Registration Forgery

The Delhi Police has registered a case of forgery in voter ID registrations following a complaint from the Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) of Assembly Constituency 52 (Okhla).

BJP, AAP Trade Barbs Over Expensive Items at Bungalow Occupied by Kejriwal as CM

Senior BJP leader Vijender Gupta Thursday claimed that the Vigilance Directorate has asked the Public Works Department of Delhi government to probe the source of expensive items found at 6, Flagstaff Road bungalow vacated by Arvind Kejriwal in October after resigning as chief minister.

Cloudy skies, rain likely today: IMD

The national Capital is likely to witness cloudy skies and rain on Friday, the weather department said here.

Man who set himself on fire near Parl still critical: Police

A man who had set himself on fire near the New Parliament building is still in critical condition, police said on Thursday.

Noida, Gr Noida: Liquor shops to stay open till 11 pm on December 31

License must for even house parties

Mahila Samman scheme: Sandeep Dikshit complains to L-G Saxena

Senior Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit on Thursday complained to Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena about the AAP's 'Mahila Samman' scheme, claiming that the ruling party was committing fraud with the women of Delhi.