Ooty shivers at near zero degree temperature

Plummeting temperature in this hill district has left people grappling with biting cold in what seems to be an unseasonal climatic phenomenon that has also affected farming.

Ahead of LS polls, Yogi govt raises sugarcane price by Rs 20 in UP

The Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday increased the state-advised price (SAP) for sugarcane by Rs 20 per quintal, in an effort to garner the support of farmers ahead of general elections.

ED RAIDS MULTIPLE LOCATIONS IN KOLKATA IN SCHOOL RECRUITMENT SCAM CASE

Raids conducted at residences and offices of those who allegedly \"acted as middlemen\" and used to collect money

Gujarat fake encounters: 'Why selective public interest', state govt tells SC

The Gujarat government on Thursday told the Supreme Court that the petitioners, who have sought an investigation into the alleged fake encounters in the state from 2002 to 2006, must clarify the reasons for their \"selective public interest\" in raising the issue.

Calcutta HC forms committee to identify fake job cards under MGNREGA

A division bench of the Calcutta High Court on Thursday directed the formation of a four-member committee for the identification of fake job cards in West Bengal in the 100-day job scheme under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).

9 KILLED AS PAK LAUNCHES RETALIATION, TENSION SOARS

Killer drones and rockets used in 'coordinated attack'

India-Maldives talks are on for a solution

Amid Maldives demand to remove India's military personnel from the island nation by middle of March this year, Delhi and Males held a core group meeting on Sunday to devise a \"mutually workable solution\" for \"continued operation\" of Indian aviation platforms providing humanitarian and Medvec services, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday.

'Won't allow instability in Arabian sea'

The Indian Navy has its assets deployed along the western coast to protect India's maritime interests and will not allow any \"instability\", Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R Hari Kumar said on Thursday.

ENVOY MEETS NAVY VETERANS DETAINED IN QATAR

India got consular access for its ex-Navy personnel in Qatari Custody:

School picnic turns fatal as 14 students die as their boat capsizes in Vadodara

Fourteen students and two teachers died after a boat overturned in a lake on the outskirts of Vadodara city in Gujarat on Thursday, officials said.

YASIN MALIK IDENTIFIED AS SHOOTER WHO KILLED IAF MEN

A crucial eyewitness in a special CBI court on Thursday identified JKLF chief Yasin Malik as the main shooter firing at Indian Air Force personnel in Srinagar in 1990.

HONEST EFFORTS LED TO 25 CRORE BEING LIFTED OUT OF POVERTY, SAYS PM MODI

Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted on Thursday that a transparent system put in by his government, its honest efforts and emphasis on people's participation have led to nearly 25 crore people being lifted out of poverty in the last nine years.

NO HC RELIEF TO MAHUA IN GOVT BUNGALOW CASE

The Delhi High Court on Thursday dismissed the plea filed by Trinamool Congress leader Mohua Moitra challenging a notice by the Directorate of Estates to vacate the government bungalow that was allotted to her but was cancelled following her expulsion.

Chandigarh mayoral polls put off, row ensues

In an unexpected turn of turn of events, mayoral election in Chandigarh, which was scheduled to begin at 11 am on Thursday, has been deferred indefinitely due to the poor health of presiding officer Anil Masih.

Coaching centres cannot enrol students below 16 years: Govt

Coaching centres cannot enrol students below 16 years of age, make misleading promises and guarantee rank or good marks, according to new guidelines announced by the Ministry of Education.

ASKED TO SURRENDER BY TOP COURT, CONVICTS IN BILKIS BANO CASE MOVE TO SEEK MORE TIME

Days after the Supreme Court quashed the remission granted by the Gujarat government, the five convicts in Bilkis Bano gang rape case moved the Supreme Court on Thursday seeking additional time to surrender.

Congress accuses Assam govt of 'posing hurdles' to its Yatra

Congress has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Assam government of posing hurdles to its Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra that entered the state on Thursday.

PM MODI RELEASES POSTAL STAMP ON RAM TEMPLE AT AYODHYA

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday released commemorative postage stamps on the Ram Temple of Ayodhya and a book of stamps dedicated to Lord Ram issued by countries across the world.

Delhi court dismisses bail plea of Neelam Azad

Delhi's Patiala House Court, on Thursday, rejected the bail plea of Neelam Azad, a suspect in the Parliament security breach case.

Miraculous recovery: Delhi woman overcomes autoimmune disorder

A 39-year-old woman from Delhi, previously bedridden and paralyzed due to polymyositis, a rare autoimmune disorder, has made a remarkable recovery after receiving specialized treatment at a private hospital in the national capital.

ED MOVES DELHI HC CHALLENGING RK ARORA'S INTERIM BAIL ORDER

The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday moved the Delhi High Court to challenge the 30-day interim bail granted to Supertech's chairman and promoter, R. K Arora on medical and health grounds by the Trial Court.

DELHI CM IGNORES FOURTH ED SUMMONS. EMBARKS ON GOA TRIP

Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal is on a three-day visit to Goa after missing the fourth consecutive summons from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a money laundering case linked to Delhi's excise policy.

CISF BEEFS UP METRO SECURITY AHEAD OF REPUBLIC DAY

The CISF will intensify security checks for passengers across Metro stations during January 19-27 because of enhanced security arrangements ahead of Republic Day, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) announced on Thursday.

India Aggressively Going After Pirates, Says Navy Chief

Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R Hari Kumar on Wednesday said the Indian Navy is tackling piracy in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) aggressively, and has increased the deployment of warships in the area.

India An 'Extraordinary Success Story': US

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday that the United States sees India as an ‘extraordinary success story’ and added that India’s leadership under Prime Minister Narendra Modi has benefited the relations of many ally countries.

Israel-Hamas Deal: Hostages' Medicines For Gaza Aid Exchange

Israel and Hamas have agreed upon a Qatar brokered-deal that will allow medicines to be delivered to Israeli hostages in Gaza, according to the news channel.

Report: Over 86.8% Indian Youth 14-18 Age Bracket Enrolled In Education

More than 86.8 per cent youngsters in the age group of 14-18 years in the country are enrolled in educational institutions and more than half of them opt for the humanities stream, according to the Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) released on Wednesday.

US Presidential Elections 2024: Key Dates, Events, And Future Prospects

The 2024 presidential election began this week in Iowa, with the state holding its first-in-the-nation caucuses, where former US President Donald Trump registered a huge victory with an unprecedented margin.

YELLEN: US GROWTH VINDICATES BIDEN'S PANDEMIC STIMULUS SPENDING

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is pushing back against Republican criticism of the Democrats' big coronavirus pandemic response package and making an election year pitch that the current state of the U.S.\"vindicates\" the steps taken in 2021 to \"get our economy back on track.\"

Finn Allen's heroics lead New Zealand to series triumph over Pak

Finn Allen's 137-run onslaught powered New Zealand to seal a 45-run win against Pakistan in the 3rd T20I match at University Oval in Dunedin on Wednesday.