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Allu Arjun appears virtually before court

Actor Allu Arjun today appeared before the lower court at Nampally virtually for the hearing of his regular bail petition which was filed by him after the expiration of the interim bail granted earlier by the Telangana High Court.

Manmohan Singh - the PM who oversaw formation of T'gana

Singh saved the day when the Reorganisation Bill almost fell through in the Rajya Sabha

Dr Manmohan Singh played pivotal role in safeguarding nation: Ex-K'taka CM Bommai

\"Former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh's demise has deeply saddened me. As an economic expert and Prime Minister for a decade, he led the nation and brought significant changes to India's economy,\" said former Chief Minister and MP Basavaraj Bommai in his condolence message on Friday.

The lessons learnt since 2004

On Boxing Day 2004, an earthquake in the Indian Ocean near Indonesia set off a tsunami which killed almost 250,000 people. It was the deadliest natural disaster this century, and was probably the deadliest tsunami in human history.

Nepal's Yoga and Meditation Potential

In today's world, physical and mental health have emerged as major issues. Stress, anxiety and depression have become all too common.

Decline of Parliament

Eleven out of the 15 sessions held during the Seventeenth Lok Sabha were adjourned early. As a result, 40 scheduled sittings (13 per cent of scheduled sittings) did not take place. In another dubious first, despite a Constitutional requirement, the 17th Lok Sabha did not elect its Deputy Speaker. During the 17th Lok Sabha, MPs were suspended on 206 occasions, Question Hour functioned only for 60 per cent of scheduled time in Lok Sabha and 52 per cent in Rajya Sabha, and on average, about 80 per cent of the Union Budget was passed without discussion, with the entire Budget 2023 being passed without any discussion

A Hungry World

The global hunger crisis is deepening, as conflicts, climate change, and economic instability push millions into food insecurity.

Local Polls: BJP, Congress Spar; Ballot Papers Back in Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh is set to witness the return of ballot papers in its upcoming local body elections.

CM Fadnavis meets minister accused of shielding killer of village official

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis summoned and met his food and civil supplies minister Dhananjay Munde in Mumbai on Friday even as the Congress-led Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) mounted pressure on Fadnavis to dismiss Munde for supposedly protecting one Valmik Karad, who allegedly masterminded the murder of a village sarpanch named Santosh Deshmukh, on 9 December.

MP Forest Department Steps Up Efforts to Find Solution to Human-Elephant Conflict at Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve

The forest department of Madhya Pradesh has stepped up to find a long-term solution for the growing human-elephant conflict in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve (BTR).

US Embassy in India Breaks Record, Issues One Million Visas for Second Consecutive Year

The US Embassy and its consulates in India issued more than one million nonimmigrant visas for the second year in a row, including a record number of visitor visas, underscoring the huge demand of Indians for travel to the US for tourism, business, and education.

'History will be kinder to me'

Manmohan Singh made this statement during his final press conference as the PM on 3 Jan 2014

Manmohan Singh's death deeply personal loss: Sonia Gandhi

Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Friday said the death of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is a deeply personal loss as he was her friend, philosopher and guide.

Netra Kumbh on 5 January aims for record eye tests

The Mahakumbh 2025 is set to create world records in several categories. In this sequence, a world record is expected to be set for eye tests and distribution of glasses.

Bihar CM Postpones Pragati Yatra in Honour of Manmohan Singh

The Bihar government has postponed Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's Pragati Yatra on Friday, following the demise of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh.

Uttar Pradesh leaders pay rich tributes to Manmohan Singh

Political leaders of Uttar Pradesh have expressed their condolences on the demise of former Prime Minister and renowned economist Dr Manmohan Singh.

Cyber fraudster held in Varanasi for fake hotel booking for Mahakumbh

With just over a fortnight left for the commencement of the Mahakumbh in the Sangam city of Prayagraj, fraudsters are now too active to fool the pilgrims and tourists in the name of booking hotel rooms, tents and cottages for the 45-daylong religious congregation.

Nagas Have Lost a Great Leader Who Stood for Political Solution to Nagalim Issue: NSCN-IM

The Isak Muivah faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) on Friday said that with the demise of Dr Manmohan Singh, Nagas have lost a great leader who stood for a political solution to the Nagalim issue.

Manmohan Singh's association with Manipur remembered

Singh's first visit to Manipur came at a crucial time when the state was grappling with ethnic violence and unrest

111 Drug Samples Identified as Not of Standard Quality

The Central Drugs Laboratories identified 41 drug samples to be not of standard quality (NSQ), while State Drugs Testing Laboratories 70 drugs samples during the month of November, said Union Health Ministry on Friday.

Government plans to unlock tourism potential of lighthouses for economic growth

With India being home to 204 lighthouses, the Central government is actively promoting lighthouse tourism as part of its broader Maritime India Vision (MIV) 2030 and Amrit Kaal Vision 2047 to enhance India's cultural heritage and maritime legacy.

Justice Guhanathan is 14th CJ of Uttarakhand HC

Former Andhra Pradesh High Court judge Guhanathan Narender on Thursday became 14th chief justice of Uttarakhand high court.

Bathinda bus tragedy: 8 dead, including 2-year-old, as driver loses control

Eight people, including a 2-year-old girl, lost their lives on Friday after a speeding bus met with an accident as the driver lost control of the vehicle, officials said.

Properties of Pak-based terrorists attached by Jammu and Kashmir Police

In a significant action against anti-national elements, properties of three terrorists involved in unlawful activities and operating from across the border have been attached under provisions of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), police said on Friday.

India Meteorological Department Issues Orange Alert in Himachal Pradesh for Cold Wave, Heavy Snowfall

Heavy snowfall and cold waves will continue to grip Himachal Pradesh, said the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday.

Sukhu expresses grief over Manmohan Singh's demise

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu expressed grief over the passing of former Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh.

Development of rural areas a priority for Uttarakhand govt

The CM also announced the naming of the Landhaura-Laksar road after Raja Narendra Singh at the event

Bengal school job case: Central Bureau of Investigation files charge sheet, names Partha

The Central Bureau of Investigation, on Friday, filed a charge sheet in the multicrore cash-for-job case naming former education minister and Trinamul Congress secretary general Partha Chatterjee.

Properties of 3 terrorists operating from across border attached in Rajouri

Properties of three terrorists operating from across the Line of Control (LoC) have been attached in the border Rajouri district on the charges of anti-national activities, police said on Friday.

Supreme Court Notice to Punjab on Contempt Plea Over Non-Compliance of Medical Aid to Dallewal

Expressing concern over the life and safety of the agitating farmers leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal—who is on fast unto death—the Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to Punjab government on a contempt petition and directed the State government to take all measures to ensure that he is given medical aid.