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Yogi calls for road safety awareness drives in schools and colleges from 6 to 10 January

On the first day of the New Year, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath convened a meeting of the UP State Road Safety Council, issuing crucial directives to all departments involved in road safety.

NEHU Vice-Chancellor extends leave amid ongoing protests and administrative turmoil

Meghalaya's North Eastern Hill University (NEHU) Vice-Chancellor Prabha Shankar Shukla has once again extended his earned leave, with his return now scheduled for 13 January 2025.

Assam CM flags alarming rise in infiltration from Bangladesh, cites economic collapse

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma Wednesday expressed grave concern over a sharp rise in infiltration from Bangladesh, linking it to economic collapse and widespread unemployment in the neighboring country's textile industry.

UP Man Kills Mother, 4 Sisters Over Harassment by Land Mafia

In a horrific incident, a 24-year-old man has been arrested here for allegedly killing his mother and four sisters in cold-blooded murder over harassment by land mafia, police said on Wednesday.

Assam CM raises alarm over China's Brahmaputra dam, warns of ecological and security threats

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has voiced serious concerns about China's proposed construction of a massive dam on the Brahmaputra River, highlighting its potential to devastate the river's ecosystem and severely impact water availability in North-east India.

Cabinet Okays Continuation of PM Fasal Bima Yojana Till '25-26

Nine major states are currently implementing this scheme; other states are also being onboarded expeditiously

HIPA to be renamed after Dr Manmohan Singh: Sukhu

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, while presiding over the 50th anniversary celebrations of the Himachal Pradesh Institute of Public Administration (HIPA) in Shimla, announced to rename the institute after former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh.

Somnath Bharti has lost political ground: Kapoor

Responding to Malviya Nagar MLA Somnath Bharti's allegations regarding the demolition drive,

Hipa to be renamed after Dr Manmohan Singh: Sukhu

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, while presiding over the 50th anniversary celebrations of the Himachal Pradesh Institute of Public Administration (HIPA) in Shimla, announced to rename the institute after former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh.

'PM New Year's gift to farmers': Haryana CM welcomes farmer-friendly cabinet decisions

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has welcomed the farmer-friendly decisions taken in the first Union Cabinet meeting of 2025 chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Affluent people must forgo power subsidy in HP: Sukhu

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu urged the affluent people of the state to voluntarily give up electricity subsidy as a mark of contribution in bringing about reforms in the state to make it self-reliant.

Haryana Notifies 9 PHE Services Under Right to Service Act, Sets Deadlines

The Haryana government has notified nine services of the Public Health Engineering (PHE) Department under the Right to Service Act, 2014, and established specific deadlines for their delivery.

35 Bikers Fined for Using Modified Silencers and Doing Stunts in Jamia Nagar on New Year's Eve

On the occasion of New Year's Eve, the South East District Police fined 35 bikers for using modified silencers and performing stunts in Jamia Nagar under operation 'Bullet Raja', it said on Wednesday.

BJP MPs' Memo to Gadkari Proposes Projects to Tackle Pollution and Traffic Jams

All seven MPs from Delhi called on Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday and presented a memorandum proposing four new projects aimed at reducing pollution, congestion, and traffic jams in the national capital.

Bizman commits suicide in Model Town amid pending divorce case in court

A 40-year-old businessman committed suicide at his house in the Model Town area of North West Delhi in the middle of a divorce case pending in court, the police said on Wednesday.

Centre planning to demolish temples & religious places in city

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Wednesday alleged that the BJP-led Central government is planning to bring down some temples and Buddhist places of worship at different locations in Delhi with approval of the Lt. Governor.

LG Saxena asks DDA to start process of surveying for ropeways across Yamuna

Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena Wednesday directed the Delhi Development Authority to start the process of surveying and selecting sites for installation of ropeways/cableways that would carry passengers in cable cars across the Yamuna.

Delhiites Celebrate 2025 With Tradition, Modernity

The national capital welcomed 2025 with a blend of traditional and modern celebrations.

Atishi tried to disturb communal harmony: Sachdeva

Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva on Wednesday strongly condemned the statement made by Chief Minister Atishi Marlena, wherein she has mentioned that the 'Religious Committee' has directly recommended to the Lt. Governor for the demolition of temples here.

Big difference in words and deeds of Kejriwal, says Delhi Cong chief

Stepping up his attack on AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi Congress president Devender Yadav on Wednesday said there is a big difference between his words and deeds.

Opp leader Gupta writes to CVC, alleges financial irregularities in Delhi Jal Board

Leader of Opposition in Delhi Assembly Vijender Gupta on Wednesday wrote to the Central Vigilance Commission alleging financial irregularities in the Delhi Jal Board.

Indian Navy to commission three frontline fleet assets, Nilgiri, Surat and Vagsheer, on 15 January

The Indian Navy is all set to create history by simultaneously commissioning three frontline combatants at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai on 15 January.

AI launches inflight Wi-Fi services on domestic routes

Tata group-owned Air India becomes the first airline to offer inflight Wi-Fi Internet connectivity services on domestic flights, according to the airline's press release on Wednesday.

BJP leaders distributing money to buy votes: CM Kejriwal to RSS chief

Former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday wrote to RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, accusing BJP leaders of distributing money to get votes and asked whether the RSS endorses such \"unethical\" practices.

Ministry of Defence Declares 2025 as the 'Year of Reforms' to Boost Armed Forces' Modernisation

The Ministry of Defence has announced the year 2025 as the \"Year of Reforms\" for the Indian Armed Forces during a meeting chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

Pakistan Asked To Expedite Repatriation Of Prisoners

India Made The Request In The Context Of The Annual Exchange Of Lists Of Civilian Prisoners And Fishermen By Both The Countries

At least ten killed after man rams vehicle into crowd in New Orleans

Ten people were killed and 30 were injured after a man rammed a vehicle at high speed into a crowd of New Year revellers in New Orleans' bustling French Quarter district at 3:15 a.m. Wednesday along Bourbon Street in what authorities described as a terrorist attack.

Oz optimistic about Starc's availability for Sydney Test

Australia head coach Andrew McDonald remained optimistic about left-arm quick Mitchell Starc's availability for the crucial fifth and final Test in Sydney, starting 3 January.

How Manu Bhaker got over Tokyo heartbreak to create history at Paris 2024

The year 2024 turned out to be a game-changing period for shooter Manu Bhaker, who created history at the Paris Olympics 2024 by winning two medals in shooting events, and becoming the first Indian athlete in the post-independence era to achieve this feat after Norman Pritchard in 1900.

Deepti breaks into top 5 of ICC Women's ODI rankings

India off-spinner Deepti Sharma rose a spot to break into the top 5 in the latest ICC Women's ODI rankings for bowlers, following her match-winning performances in the recently concluded home series against the West Indies.