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No End in Sight as Manipur's Ethnic Clashes Continue

Ethnic clashes between Manipur's Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities remained unresolved in 2024 as deepened divides held on.

A year of landmark verdicts and key developments

The year 2024 was an important one for the Supreme Court of India, marked by transformative judgments that reshaped constitutional and legal landscapes, reaffirmed the commitment to individual liberties, and underscored the principles of equality.

Tamil Nadu's Worst Hooch Disaster Claims 68 Lives

On June 20, a devastating hooch tragedy was reported in Tamil Nadu's Kallakurichi district, where 68 people died after consuming methanol-laced liquor.

RG Kar Case Leads to Widespread Public Outrage, Protests

The rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College on August 9 triggered widespread protests, casting a shadow on West Bengal's ruling TMC.

CRPF's Z+ Cover to Continue for Ex-PM Singh's Wife: Officials

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Z-plus security cover is likely to continue for former prime minister Manmohan Singh's wife Gursharan Kaur, officials aware of the matter said on Monday.

Agri ministry rejects charges of recruitment scam in farm body

A governing body member of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), the top research wing of the agriculture ministry, has alleged \"escalating irregularities\" in the organisation's recruitments, which the premier agency on Monday rejected as factually incorrect and misleading.

IMD Predicts More Snow, Rain as Cold Wave Tightens Grip on North

As Per IMD, Cold Wave Conditions Are Likely to Continue for One Week With a Possibility of Fresh Snow and Rain Between January 1 and 3

Police action on BPSC protesters triggers political slugfest in Bihar

Stalemate continued on Monday over the demand for cancellation of the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) preliminary exams, despite chief secretary Amrit Lal Meena holding talks with a section of protesting students and governor Rajendra Arlekar summoning the BPSC chairman over the paper leak allegations.

'Let bygones be bygones': Mamata in Sandeshkhali

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee, who was visiting Sandeshkhali for the first time since massive protests erupted over land grabbing and sexual harassment of women allegations against Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders earlier this year, on Monday urged local residents to \"let bygones be bygones\", saying she does not want to remember the episode.

Why Was Tigress Taken to Alipore Zoo, NTCA Asks Bengal

The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) has sought a response from the West Bengal forest department on tigress Zeenat being shifted to Alipore Zoo in Kolkata after it was sedated and captured on Sunday, officials familiar with the matter said on Monday.

4 Bunkers Destroyed in Manipur After Gunfights

Security forces have destroyed four bunkers that allegedly belonged to the accused in the recent firing incidents across Manipur, and occupied three others after gunfights over the last week, police said on Monday.

NCW flags lapses in probe as Anna varsity row rages

A fact-finding team from the National Commission for Women (NCW) has found certain shortcomings following a probe into the sexual assault on the second-year Anna University student, commission member Mamta Kumari said on Monday, even as political uproar over the incident intensified.

IPS Officer Kumar Gets Additional Charge as CRPF DG

The ministry of home affairs (MHA) on Monday issued an order giving senior IPS officer Vitul Kumar additional charge as Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) director general upon incumbent Anish Dayal Singh's retirement on December 31.

Row as NC founder's birth anniv excluded from J&K holiday list

A political row erupted in Jammu & Kashmir with the ruling National Conference (NC) and CPI(M) slamming the lieutenant governor's decision to not include days commemorating 1931 martyrs and the birth anniversary of party founder Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah in the list of holidays for 2025.

Body found in Scotland river suspected to be of missing Indian student

Santra Saju, a 22-year-old student from Kerala, was last caught on CCTV on December 6

Farmers intensify protests as SC deadline for Dallewal ends

A day before the Supreme Court's deadline to shift him to a hospital, farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal on Monday doubled down on his protest, calling for reinforcements at the Khanauri border while refusing medical attention on the 35th day of his fast-unto-death.

SC to hear terror convict's plea against IS ban in Jan

The Supreme Court will hear next month a petition filed by a terror convict challenging the declaration of the Islamic State (IS) and all its manifestations as banned terrorist outfits.

Elderly Couple, Neighbour Found Dead in Shivpuri

A 75-year-old man, his wife and another woman residing in their neighbourhood were found dead under mysterious circumstances in Shivpuri district of Madhya Pradesh on Monday morning, police said.

Govt inks deals to bolster navy's underwater power

The defence ministry on Monday signed two separate contracts worth ₹2,867 crore to strengthen the Indian Navy's underwater capabilities — for retrofitting its Kalvari-class submarines with air independent propulsion (AIP) systems to enhance their endurance, and integration of electronic heavy-weight torpedoes (EHWT) to boost their firepower capabilities.

Court Reserves Order on Allu Arjun's Bail Plea

The Nampally district court on Monday reserved its order on the bail plea of top Telugu actor Allu Arjun, who is an accused in connection with the death of a woman during a stampede at the premiere of his film Pushpa-2 in Hyderabad.

Naidu's return to power redefines Andhra's political history in '24

The year 2024 redefined the political history of Andhra Pradesh with the grand return of N Chandrababu Naidu as the chief minister, securing the largest-ever electoral margin.

Mastering frontier tech a need of the hour: Rajnath

Unconventional tools including information warfare, artificial intelligence (AI)-based warfare, proxy warfare, electro-magnetic warfare, space warfare and cyber-attacks pose a big challenge in today's times, defence minister Rajnath Singh said on Monday while addressing officers at the Army War College in Mhow, Madhya Pradesh.

Two Arrested For Assaulting Army Officer In Kochi NCC Camp

Two people were arrested on Monday for allegedly assaulting an Army officer at a camp held for NCC cadets at KMM College, Thrikkakara, in Kochi last week, police said.

Pushpa-2 Stampede Was Avoidable If Steps Taken: Kalyan

The stampede that took place during the screening of the movie, \"Pushpa-2\" at Sandhya Theatre, which led to the death of a 35-year-old woman and injuries of her minor son, could have been avoided had sufficient precautions been taken, Jana Sena Party president and Andhra Pradesh deputy chief minister Pawan Kalyan said on Monday, adding that police cannot be blamed for the arrest of actor Allu Arjun who went to watch the movie.

K Vijayanand Named Andhra Pradesh's New Chief Secretary

Senior IAS officer K Vijayanand will be the new chief secretary of Andhra Pradesh in place of Neerabh Kumar Prasad, who will retire on Tuesday on completion of his term, said an official order released late on Sunday.

T'gana Assembly Urges Centre to Confer Bharat Ratna on Ex-PM

The Telangana state assembly on Monday unanimously adopted a resolution urging the Centre to confer the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, posthumously on former prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh, who died on December 26.

IIT-Madras to Host Tech Fest From Jan 3-7

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-Madras) will hold the 26th edition of its annual tech festival \"Shaastra\" from January 3 to 7.

Death penalty for stalker who threw woman in front of train

THE CRIME TOOK PLACE IN CHENNAI ON OCTOBER 13, 2022. THE VICTIM, S SATHYA DIED ON THE SPOT AND ON HEARING THE NEWS, HER FATHER DIED OF A HEART ATTACK, A DAY LATER

NCW flags lapses in probe as Anna Varsity row rages

A fact-finding team from the National Commission for Women (NCW) has found certain shortcomings following a probe into the sexual assault on the second-year Anna University student, commission member Mamta Kumari said on Monday, even as political uproar over the incident on the campus of the Chennai-based university intensified.

MLA's condition improved slightly, on ventilator support

A day after Thrikkakara Congress MLA Uma Thomas fell from a stage and sustained serious injuries at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi, Kerala police arrested one person and detained another on Monday for alleged negligence and flouting of safety guidelines at the dance event.