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Cong leader's kin held in student suicide case

The Bhiwani police on Wednesday arrested the son of the private college owner in connection with the death of a 22-year-old Dalit woman, who died allegedly by suicide on December 24 after reportedly being denied permission to appear in the exam over unpaid fees.

India, Pak share lists of prisoners, N-sites

INDIA HAS SOUGHT 'EARLY RELEASE AND REPATRIATION OF PRISONERS, FISHERMEN, AND MISSING DEFENCE PERSONNEL FROM PAK CUSTODY'

Hotel Gen Manager Killed in Brawl With Cops in HP

The general manager of a hotel was killed and another staff sustained grievous injuries in a brawl involving two policemen at Banikhet near Dalhousie in Himachal Pradesh, a senior police officer said on Wednesday, adding that the accused police constables have been suspended from duty and arrested for murder.

Do not encourage Hindus in B'desh to migrate to India, says Assam CM

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said that Hindus in Bangladesh should not be encouraged to migrate to India and that they are handling the ongoing crisis in the neighbouring country in a \"mature way\".

Centre unveils 'ONOS' to facilitate access to research articles

THE ONE NATION ONE SUBSCRIPTION SCHEME AIMS AT IMPROVING THE R&D ECOSYSTEM IN THE COUNTRY

Will not go against India: B'desh army

Bangladesh is dependent in many ways on India, an \"important neighbour\", and will not do anything that goes against New Delhi's strategic interests, Bangladesh Army chief Gen Waker-Uz-Zaman has said against the backdrop of strained ties between the two countries.

285 Drones Shot Down Along India-Pakistan Border Last Year

At least 285 drones carrying drugs and arms into India were shot down and recovered by the Border Security Force (BSF) at the India-Pakistan border last year, officials said on Wednesday.

2025 to be 'year of reforms': Defence ministry in outlook

The setting up of integrated theatre commands for the best use of the military's resources to fight future wars, new domains such as cyber and space, and simpler weapons buying procedures will be in sharp focus this year, with the defence ministry declaring 2025 as the \"year of reforms\" aimed at modernising the armed forces to tackle new challenges.

MHA Amends Rules in Model Prison Manual

The Centre Made the Changes in Compliance With a SC Judgment Striking Down Rules that Perpetuate Caste Discrimination

EAM Jaishankar Meets Qatar's PM, Discusses Bilateral Ties

External affairs minister S Jaishankar met Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on Wednesday to review bilateral ties and discuss regional issues.

SC Refuses to Monitor Claims of Women Officers Seeking PC

The Supreme Court in a recent order refused to monitor claims of women short service commission (SSC) officers denied permanent commission in the defence forces, directing them to approach the Armed Forces Tribunal where such matters requiring an \"in-depth consideration\" can be effectively considered.

Man kills mother; four sisters in UP hotel; held

A 24-year-old man allegedly killed his four sisters and mother inside a hotel room in Lucknow with the help of his 55-year-old father while the family was on a trip to celebrate the new year, police said on Wednesday, adding that he also shot a seven-minute video of the grisly crime.

3-Year-Old Pulled Out of Kotputli Borewell After Ten Days, Dies

The three-year-old girl, who fell into a 170-foot-deep borewell at Kotputli in Rajasthan on December 23, was pulled out after 10 days on Wednesday, police officers aware of the matter said, adding that doctors declared her dead on arrival at the hospital.

Zeenat back in Odisha reserve after 3 weeks

Tigress Zeenat, who escaped the Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) on December 8 and eluded forest officials in a search that spanned three states, was brought back to Odisha and released in her enclosure early on Wednesday morning.

Early to policy drawing board, Kerala readies plans for rapid urban growth

The decennial population census in India, which will provide an accurate count of people living in rural and urban areas, has been delayed by three years now.

Telangana CM To Embark On Three-Nation Visit From Jan 19

Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy will begin his international tour covering Switzerland, Australia and Singapore from January 19 with an objective of attracting global investments to the state, besides enhancing the state's sports infrastructure, people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.

Andhra Begins Implementation of the Midday Meal Scheme in Junior Colleges

The Andhra Pradesh government on Wednesday commenced the implementation of the midday meals scheme for intermediate (classes 11 and 12) students in all government-run junior colleges across the state.

2 Townships to be Built for Wayanad Survivors

The survivors of the July 2024 landslides in Meppadi, Wayanad who lost their homes and belongings in the tragedy will be rehabilitated in two model townships complete with disaster-resilient and self-sufficient infrastructure, said chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday.

Botanist, Padma Shri Awardee Manilal Dies at 86 in Kerala

Botanist and Padma Shri awardee K S Manilal, celebrated for translating the ancient Latin text \"Hortus Malabaricus\" into English and Malayalam, died following age-related ailments, family said on Wednesday. He was 86.

Vijayan defends remarks on Sanatana Dharma

Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday stood firm on his statement that spiritual leader and social reformer Sree Narayana Guru should not be seen as a proponent of Sanatana Dharma, even as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) mounted an attack on the veteran CPI(M) leader, accusing him of \"insulting Hinduism\".

4 Booked for Cheating in Kochi Event Where MLA Fell Off Stage

A case of cheating and criminal breach of trust was filed on Wednesday against four people including the chief executive officer (CEO) of the firm that conducted the dance event in Kochi on December 29 in which Congress MLA Uma Thomas fell from a 15-ft stage, police said.

13 BJP Leaders Booked in B'luru for Unlawful Assembly: Police

An FIR has been registered against Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, leader of opposition in Karnataka legislative council, BJP MLC CT Ravi and 11 other party functionaries on charges of unlawful assembly in Bengaluru, police said on Wednesday.

BJP claims suicide note has Priyank Kharge's name

Chief minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday rejected allegations against rural development and panchayat raj minister Priyank Kharge in the alleged suicide case of 26-year-old civil contractor and said that there were no evidence that linked the minister to the case.

Contractor wrote suicide note: Forensics

The forensic science Laboratory (FSL) in Hyderabad has confirmed that the seven-page suicide letter found near the body of 26-year-old civil contractor was written by him, officials familiar with the matter said.

Court Sentences Man to Death for Killing 3 Kids, Attempt to Kill Wife

A court in Mangaluru has convicted and sentenced a man to death for allegedly murdering his three children and attempting to kill his wife by pushing them into a well.

BJP leader loses no-confidence motion in Sankonatti

OF 56 MEMBERS, 42 VOTED IN FAVOUR OF MOTION AND 14 ABSTAINED, WHO WERE REPORTEDLY BJP MLA RAMESH JARKIHOLI SUPPORTERS

1.26% Drop in Fatal Accidents in B'luru in 2024: Official Data

The Bengaluru traffic police on Wednesday said its ongoing efforts have led to a 1.26% reduction in fatal accidents and a 1.90% drop in deaths caused by mishaps in 2024 compared to the previous year.

CT Ravi accuses cops of ‘ignoring’ complaint

Karnataka BJP MLC and former BJP national general secretary CT Ravi on Wednesday accused the police of ignoring his complaint filed on December 19, 2024, regarding the alleged police highhandedness linked to a derogatory remark row involving minister Laxmi Hebbalkar.

Man dies by suicide, family blames wife

A 40-year-old man, the owner of a cafe in northwest Delhi, allegedly died by suicide at his home in Model Town on Tuesday evening, prompting allegations from his family that his wife and in-laws harassed him during their divorce proceedings.

10 Dead as Car Ploughs into Festive Crowd in New Orleans

A driver crashed his pickup truck into a New Orleans crowd celebrating New Year's Day and opened fire, killing at least 10 people and injuring more than 35, in an attack the FBI said it was investigating as an act of terrorism.