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Woman, partner get life term for killing her child
THE TWO ACCUSED WERE FOUND GUILTY OF KILLING THE WOMAN'S EIGHT-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER IN 2022
Dalit youth assaulted over 'Jai Bhim' song
Two Dalit men were assaulted and subjected to casteist slurs for allegedly playing \"Jai Bhim\" song in their goods vehicle in Tumakuru district in Karnataka, police said on Sunday, adding that two individuals, including a Railways official, have been booked in connection with the incident.
Kerala's Unique Roadmap to Manage Rapid Urban Growth
Kerala is known to have a distinct rural-urban continuum, where the lines between villages and towns have long blurred, giving the state the appearance of one continuous city.
2 Arrested for Voyeurism at T'gana College; 5 Others Booked
A kitchen staff member and an associate have been arrested on charges of voyeurism after students at a private engineering college near Hyderabad accused them of peeping into the washrooms of the girls' hostel, police said on Sunday, adding that five others, including the institute's principal, have been booked in connection with the case.
Modi to Launch Jammu Railway Division, T'gana Terminal Today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch key railway projects including the Jammu railway division and a terminal station in Telangana on Monday.
In strategy shift, Rahul remains active on social media during vacations
Though Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's absence from some key occasions recently raised a few eyebrows, the leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha has remained active politically through social media—signalling a tactical shift from earlier when his vacations and foreign tours would come under criticism from his political rivals.
3 Crew Members Killed in Coast Guard ALH Crash in Porbandar
Two Indian Coast Guard pilots and an aircrew diver were killed on Sunday in a Dhruv advanced light helicopter (ALH) crash at Porbandar in Gujarat, the latest in a series of accidents involving the locally produced chopper, which put the spotlight back on its troubling safety record.
Customs duty slashed on gold to be reviewed
The government is reviewing customs duties on over two-dozen items, including gold, and may raise the levy on the yellow metal if it is found that the recent duty reduction triggered its consumption instead of achieving the stated policy objective of domestic value addition, two people aware of the development said.
4 Killed, 2 Missing as Vehicle Plunges into J&K River, Search On
Police Said the Four Victims Died on the Spot While Two Others, Including the SUV's Driver, Are Missing
Fog Continues to Disrupt Life and Travel in Parts of Northern India
Dense fog blanketed most parts of north India on Sunday causing disruptions in air, rail and road traffic, with little respite in sight in the near future as the India Meteorological department (IMD) warned of persistence of similar conditions till January 9.
Alert sounded in Maha as bird flu kills 4 big cats
The remaining 12 tigers and 24 leopards at the centre are safe SHATANIK BHAGWAT, Zoo director
15-Year-Old Girl Rescued From Suicide Bid at Signature Bridge
The Delhi Police rescued a 15-year-old girl who allegedly tried to jump off the Signature Bridge in north Delhi on Saturday due to stress over her current academic performance in Class 10, officers said on Sunday, adding that she was rescued in time.
7 of Nandu gang held, murder plan thwarted
The Delhi Police's crime branch arrested seven members of the Kapil Sangwan alias Nandu gang, allegedly involved in a triple murder in Panchkula, Haryana, last month, from a house in Burari, north Delhi, officers said on Sunday.
Old darwaza's new life
On an architectural landmark
Are urban ropeways a good bet for future?
The temple town of Varanasi—one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world—is synonymous with the vibrant yet chaotic narrow alleys, bustling markets, food, sight, and sound, all of which make for a sensory overload.
Fewer migratory birds visit Sultanpur wetland: Report
Biodiversity in focus
4 teens held for robbing jewellery
THE CONGRESS AND THE AAP CONDEMNED BJP LEADER RAMESH BIDHURI'S REMARKS ON PRIYANKA GANDHI, CM ATISHI
LG Relaxes Edu, Age Rules for Employing 1984 Sikh Riot Victims
Delhi lieutenant governor (LG) VK Saxena on Saturday relaxed education and age-related criteria for 88 applicants for the post of multi-tasking staff (MTS) in various government departments under a rehabilitation package for victims of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, officials said on Sunday.
'Abusive' Modi failed to talk development: AAP
Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) national convener and former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal hit back at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's \"aapdakal\" jab at the Delhi government and said the Centre had failed in fulfilling its promises to the people of Delhi made before the 2020 elections.
CAQM Downgrades Grap 3 Curbs as Air Quality Picks Up
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Sunday lifted the restrictions under Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan (Grap) in the National Capital Region (NCR), citing an improvement in the air quality.
Day 4 of zero visibility in Delhi
Delhi logged zero visibility for a fourth consecutive day on Sunday, for over three hours between 4am and 7.30am this time, impacting flight and train operations.
Some rain, more chills in store for Delhi, says IMD
THE MINIMUM TEMPERATURE IS EXPECTED TO DROP BY 2-3°C AND TOUCH 7°C BY JAN 9, MAKING BOTH DAYS AND NIGHTS CHILLY AGAIN
PM Modi inaugurates Delhi Metro's Phase 4
Enhanced Metro connectivity
Trump's win and a new chapter of racism against Indians
The last week of 2024 inaugurated a new phase of racism against Indians in America – one that won’t end well.
RRTS enters Capital, PM rides in from Gzb
Namo Bharat makes foray into Delhi
World Bank to lend Pak $20 billion as part of 10-year deal
The World Bank is set to approve a $20 billion indicative lending package for Pakistan — a pioneering 10-year initiative to protect its funded projects from political transitions and focus on six targeted areas, according to a media report.
Deciphering secrets deep within Humayun's Tomb
The majestic Humayun's Tomb was blanketed by a thick layer of fog, as a group of history enthusiasts, packed in layers of clothing to fight off the morning cold, huddled around to learn about various structures within the vast complex.
Asia Bird Census 2025 begins at Sultanpur in Hry
Owing to foggy weather, the census began much later, thus, delaying data's release, officials said
Politicians inciting Muslims on Waqf Bill: Indresh Kumar
Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) leader Indresh Kumar, who is closely associated with the Muslim Rashtriya Manch, on Saturday said while politicians were inciting Muslims on the issue of the Waqf Amendment Bill, a large number of members of the community have extended support to the proposed amendments.
Tracking Kumbh rush on rails: 36 trains in 1954 to 13k in 2025
The 1954 Kumbh Mela, the first in independent India, attracted about 50 lakh pilgrims; 40 crore visitors are expected at Mahakumbh-2025.