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With new tiger pair, Dehradun zoo raking in moolah as visitors throng

THE recent arrival of a pair of tigers has turned the Dehradun Zoo into a treasure trove. Typically, the months of May and June see the highest number of visitors, but this winter, the allure of the tigers has drawn record crowds even in the biting cold.

AAP, Cong & SAD united, oppose post of chief secy in Chandigarh

AFTER 41 years, the post of Adviser to the Chandigarh Administrator was abolished by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and re-designated as Chief Secretary, causing a political uproar in Punjab.

Prep for '26 polls, Didi moots plans for students to woo 1st-time voters

KEEPING in mind West Bengal Assembly elections in 2026, the Trinamool Congress has decided to announce more student-friendly schemes to woo first-time voters, party leaders said.

Airlines may have to share weather data with IMD

The government is considering making it mandatory for domestic airlines to share real-time weather data collected during take-off and landing with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to enhance high weather forecast efficiency capabilities.

India Steps Up Talks With Taliban Govt, Foreign Secy Meets Minister In Dubai

STEPPING up dialogue with the Taliban-led government in Kabul since they returned to power in 2021, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met Acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan, Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi in Dubai on Wednesday, a Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) statement said.

WHO says no unusual outbreak pattern of HMPV cases in China

AMID HMPV scare in India, the World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday said the Chinese authorities have confirmed that there are no \"unusual outbreak patterns\", and that the healthcare system is not overwhelmed due to the virus in the Asian country.

Govt to announce safety ratings for e-rickshaws

The humble electric rickshaw (e-rick) may be a boon for last-mile connectivity in Delhi, but not really trusted as a safe mode of public transport.

Court's opinion vs legislative power: SC to hear pleas on selection of CEC

THE Supreme Court on Wednesday said it would hear on February 4 a batch of pleas challenging the appointment of the chief election commissioner (CEC) and election commissioners (ECs) under the 2023 law, which dropped the Chief Justice of India from the selection panel.

200KM ROAD BUILT FOR 100KM RLY LINE

Alternate sources of water made available to people of over 20 villages dependent on Himalayan fountains

Rajnath assures India's assistance to Maldives in strengthening defence

DEFENCE minister Rajnath Singh has assured his Maldivian counterpart, Mohammed Ghassan Maumoon, that India is prepared to assist the island nation in strengthening its defence capabilities.

GROWING PLANTS IN SPACE KEY FOR FUTURE MISSIONS

THE Indian Space Research Organisation opened the new year by successfully germinating seeds in space.

DATA SAFETY MUST BE BALANCED WITH FREE FLOW OF INFO

THE mechanism for digital data protection-a matter of deep concern for both individuals and organisations— seems to be finally falling in place.

H-1B ANGST IS A TEMPEST IN A TEAPOT

American visas for skilled workers are determined by market forces and legislated by the US Congress. Despite political posturing at times, the numbers never shrank

UGC'S RULES FOR COLLEGE ADMISSION DON'T SUIT ALL

“Education must not simply teach work; it must teach life.”

Freshwater fauna in Western Ghats at brink of extinction

A new report suggests that a quarter of Western Ghat's freshwater fauna are at high risk of extinction due to pollution from agriculture, forest depletion due to mining and river engineering projects and introduction of invasive species.

Last of Kerala Maoists surrender

SIX hardcore CPI-Maoist activists, including Jisha from Wayanad, surrendered before Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in Bengaluru on Wednesday.

ISRO's space docking postponed for second time

THE Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has postponed the much awaited docking of two satellites under the Space Docking Experiment mission citing the drift of one satellite towards the other was \"more than expected\".

Modi Emphasises Andhra's Role in Nation's Progress

Naidu praises PM as a global icon, visionary

India has moved from 'chalta hai' to 'hoga kaise nahin': Jaishankar

Minister says younger generation has a key role to play in the endeavour for Viksit Bharat

HC allows lawyer to see, not hear, KTR questioning in Formula-E case

IN partial relief to former Municipal Administration Minister KT Rama Rao in Formula E-case, the Telangana High Court on Wednesday permitted an advocate to accompany the BRS MLA during his appearance at the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) office on January 9, provided the lawyer remained out of earshot.

CEC meet on Jan 10 to pick 'clean' names

THE BJP is likely to convene a meeting of its Central Election Committee (CEC) on January 10. This will be the first such meeting following the recent controversy triggered by remarks made by the BJP candidate from Kalkaji.

HOW AAP EATS INTO CONG VOTES

IN Indian elections, much of the postpoll conversation tends to focus on the number of seats won or lost. However, examining the vote share of political parties often offers a deeper insight into their performance and reflects the broader mood of the electorate.

United colours of election: AI-morphed movie clips & catchy campaign songs

WITH the Delhi Assembly elections merely 26 days away, the political battle between the two major contenders, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the BJP, is intensifying.

CEO Meets Political Parties to Keep Check on Spending Rules

The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) on Wednesday held a meeting with political party representatives to discuss the implementation of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) and Election Expenditure Monitoring guidelines.

Cong promises ₹25L health insurance if voted to power

A day after the Election Commission announced the schedule for the Delhi Assembly elections, Congress introduced a bold promise aimed at revitalising its presence in the city's politics.

Kejriwal may not contest from New Delhi

TWO-TIME MP Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma is all geared to take on former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal in the New Delhi constituency (formerly Gole Market seat), which the BJP has won only once in 1993.

DU Professor Accused of Sexual Harassment Resigns

IN a significant turn of events at Ramjas College, Delhi University, a professor stepped down amid sexual harassment allegations, sparking campus-wide protests.

2023 Flood Forecast Not Accurate, Centre Tells Green Panel

The central government has acknowledged inaccuracies in the 2023 flood forecast issued by the Central Water Commission (CWC), attributing the errors to congestion in the Yamuna River between Wazirabad and Okhla barrages.

Capital continues to shiver under cold wave and foggy conditions; 200 flights delayed

A thick layer of fog blanketed the national capital and neighboring areas on Wednesday morning as North India continued to reel under a cold wave.

Police bust juvenile ring stealing expensive smartphones, hunt launched for key suspect

DELHI Police has uncovered a well-organised theft racket operated by a gang from Jharkhand that recruits juveniles to steal high-end mobile phones in the capital's bustling marketplaces.