ARMY PROBING DEATH OF THREE CIVILIANS IN POONCH-RAJOURI

The Indian Army said on Sunday that it is conducting an inquiry into the deaths of three civilians in the Poonch-Rajouri sector, where militants launched an attack on army personnel on December 21, killing four soldiers.

'L1 POINT INSERTION OF ADITYA L1 TO BE DONE ON JAN 6'

Indian Space and Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman S Somnath said on Saturday that the L1 point of insertion of India’s maiden solar mission Aditya L1 will be done on January 6, 2024.

EAM JAISHANKAR TO VISIT RUSSIA FROM DECEMBER 25-29

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is set to travel to Russia from December 25 to December 29. During his visit, he will meet his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov and Russian Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov.

MULTIPLE STATES WITNESS RISING COVID CASES

As COVID cases show an upward trend in multiple states, reaching 3,742 active patients on Sunday, concerns mount with the highest reported cases in Kerala, where a new variant, JN.1, has emerged.

Ex-police officer offering prayers shot dead in Baramulla

Days after an attack on two military vehicles in the Rajouri sector that claimed the lives of four soldiers, unidentified terrorists on Sunday opened fire at a retired police officer at Gantmulla in Baramulla district, police said, adding that he succumbed to his injuries.

WFI SUSPENDED, AD-HOC PANEL SET UP

Decision by sports ministry follows wrestlers' charges that Centre went back on its word on not installing Brij Bhushan's aide as office-bearer.

SA women's cricket team levels series in thrilling comeback

In a thrilling turnaround, the South Africa Women’s cricket team has leveled the three-match series against Bangladesh Women with a convincing 8-wicket victory.

VIRAT KOHLI RETURNS HOME AHEAD OF SOUTH AFRICA TEST SERIES

Virat Kohli, India’s prominent batsman has come back to India from South Africa before the initial Test match against the Proteas due to personal reasons, as per information from a BCCI source.

Former South Africa skipper Dean Elgar set to retire from cricket

Former South Africa skipper Dean Elgar is set to draw curtains on his cricketing career following the conclusion of the two-match Test series at home against India.

DEEPTI AND VASTRAKAR SHINE AS INDIA TAKES COMMANDING 157-RUN LEAD

India’s women’s team continued to dominate Australia as they assailed to a lead of 157 runs on Day 2 of the one-off Test here at the Wankhede Stadium on Friday.

PTI ALLEGES STATE INTERFERENCE EVEN IN FILING OF NOMINATION PAPERS

As the electrol process folds, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has raised concerns about the mishandling of its candidates, alleging state machinery interference even during the filing of nomination papers, as reported by the newspaper.

200 MEN REMAIN UNDER DETENTION AS PROTESTS PERSIST IN ISLAMABAD

The Islamabad Police have released the detained women pro-testers after enduring 26 hours of alleged humiliation, harassment, and torture on the 28th day of the movement against the Baloch Genocide

CORE FEATURES OF THE CRIMINAL LAW BILLS SEEKING TO REPLACE IPC, CRPC AND EVIDENCE ACT

The Union Home Minister Amit Shah noted the key features of these bills:

ASSAM CABINET APPROVES TOWNSHIP POLICY

The Assam cabinet has approved the state township policy for ensuring systematic and planned urban development in the state.

Tourists flock to Kashmir for festive season, Gulmarg sold out

As Kashmir embraces the winter chill, the region is experiencing a surge in tourists eager to celebrate Christmas and ring in the New Year amidst snowy landscapes. The influx has led to sold-out hotels in sought-after destinations like Gulmarg and Pahalgam, affirming the growing interest in Kashmir’s winter tourism.

WHY WOMEN'S MENSTRUAL CYCLE SHOULD BE KNOWN TO EMPLOYERS: SMRITI IRANI

Union Minister Smriti Irani defended her stance on period leave, questioning the necessity of making a woman’s menstrual cycle known to her employer if mandatory paid leave during periods were to be enforced by the government.

ANDHRA PRADESH CM SAYS NO NEED TO PANIC OVER NEW CORONAVIRUS STRAIN

Citing inputs from senior health officials, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy on Friday said there is no need to worry about the JN.1 strain of coronavirus, which is said to be the cause of a spike in cases across India.

ED arrests five PFI leaders, remands them for six days

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) on Friday arrested five more key functionaries of the banned organisation Popular Front of India (PFI) and produced them in court, stating that all these five people were involved in the generation of proceeds of crime for terror activities.

MP CM AND DEPUTIES CONFER WITH HOME MINISTER AMIT SHAH

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and his two deputies Rajendra Shukla and Jagdish Devda on Friday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who said the state will set new standards of development and progress under their leadership.

NCR Transport Corp unveils solar power plants at Sahibabad depot

The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) on Friday unveiled two solar power facilities at the Sahibabad and Duhai depot Regional Rapid Transit System stations.

DELHI HC DIRECTS FOR SWIFT DISPOSAL OF CASES INVOLVING MPS AND MLAS

The Delhi High Court has mandated the swift disposal of approximately 200 lingering criminal cases involving former and current lawmakers, particularly those subject to trial delays exceeding six months.

25% education budget is investment, not expense for AAP: Atishi

Delhi Education Minister Atishi asserted on Friday that allocating 25 percent of the budget to education annually is an investment for the government led by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, not an expense.

GRAP STAGE-3 ACTIVATED IN DELHI AS AIR QUALITY PLUMMETS TO 'SEVERE'

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), a statutory body, issued orders on Friday to impose a ban on the operation of BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers in Delhi-NCR due to the deteriorating air quality in the region.

SUSPENSION OF MANY MPS IS BIGGEST DISRESPECT TO INDIAN DEMOCRACY: DK SHIVAKUMAR

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Friday slammed the Prime Minister Narendra Modiled Central government for the suspension of a large number of MPs during the recently concluded winter session of Parliament, terming the action as the \"biggest disrespect to Indian democracy.\"

SANJAY RAUT OF SENA (UBT) LABELS POONCH ATTACK 'PULWAMA REPEAT'

Even as security forces continue their cordon and search Operations in Poonch after Thursday’s terror attack on an Army Convoy that killed four Army personnel, the Opposition parties have begun politicising the incident.

'TEACHINGS OF BHAGAVAD GITA SHOULD REACH ALL PARTS OF INDIA. WORLD': AMIT SHAH

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said that teachings of the Bhagavad Gita should reach all parts of India and the rest of the world.

'Govt muffed voices of 60% Indians by suspending 150 MPS': Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday said that by suspending nearly 150 opposition MPs from Parliament, the government had muffled the voices of the people of their constituencies. While speaking at the protest of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc here at Jantar Mantar against the bulk suspension of opposition MPs, the Congress leader cornered the Centre over ‘unemployment’.

New criminal code bills exempt medicos from prosecution

The Lok Sabha has recently passed new criminal code bills, and it has been conveyed to Parliament that doctors are now exempt from criminal prosecution in instances of death resulting from medical negligence, thereby reducing the severity of punishment in such cases.

KERALA REPORTS 265 FRESH COVID-19 CASES, ONE DEATH IN LAST 24 HOURS

Kerala reported 265 fresh Covid-19 infections and one death in the last 24 hours, according to data from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Over 1 crore Ayushman cards created during Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra

In a significant milestone demonstrating the strengthening of the country’s health infrastructure and propelling healthcare excellence in India, India has achieved a commendable landmark. 1,02,23,619 crore Ayushman cards have been created during the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, as per an official press release.