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10 People Wounded in NY Shooting

A group of men fired at least 30 gunshots into a crowd gathered outside a nightclub in New York's Queens on New Year's Day, injuring 10 people, police said.

The battle to beat the heat

The warming levels reached in 2024 are a warning. The time for climate action is now

Why Delhi Is Building Bridges With The Gulf

The changing global landscape—marked by a perceived rebalancing with the US, Russia's setbacks in Syria, and a weaker Iran juxtaposed with a stronger Israel—offers new opportunities for India's ties with GCC

Filling the gaps in school education

The UDISE (Unified District Information System for Education)-Plus data on enrolment and drop-out in schools paints a sobering picture of school education in the country.

Urban renewal with street vendor haats

Indian cities face a multitude of challenges, and among them is the persistent issue of unregulated streets and street vending that demand better management and organisation.

ICJ's climate action ruling can send a strong message

After filing a strong objection to the underwhelming climate finance agreement at the 29th Conference of Parties (COP29) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, India again slammed developed countries for their lacklustre commitment to climate action at the Hague.

Leopard chasing dog gets trapped in house

A leopard entered a house and has been trapped inside at Sukhidang in Champawat district on Thursday morning, while it was chasing a dog.

8 Killed in 2 Road Accidents in 24 Hrs

Eight people have been killed in two separate road accidents in Haridwar and Bageshwar district in the past 24 hours, officers aware of the matter said on Thursday.

Drug smuggling to dip as kingpin held: Police

A day after the kingpin of a drug smuggling racket was arrested at Pulbhatta in US Nagar, police on Thursday said that there will be a decline in heroin smuggling in the Kumaon region.

BJP Is Resorting To 'Low-Level Politics', But We'll Win: Cong

Senior Congress leader and legislator from Manglaur Qazi Nizamuddin and Jhabreda legislator Virendra Jati on Thursday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of mounting pressure on the administrative machinery to cancel the nominations of the Congress candidates for the civic polls.

Residents of Bandra's small hamlets set out to reclaim their lost heritage

Gaothans, or small settlements, distinguished by their architectural styles and a way of living, have either given way to the rash of development in the city or become invisible within a crop of high rises surrounding them.

Right To Property Remains A Constitutional Right, Rules SC

The Supreme Court on Thursday asserted that while the right to property is no longer a fundamental right under the Indian Constitution, it remains a constitutional right and a recognised human right.

Centre unveils 'ONOS' scheme to facilitate access to research papers

The Union education ministry on Wednesday launched the One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) scheme to facilitate free access to most high-end academic journals and articles published globally to students in various government-funded higher educational institutions, including IITs, across the country.

Stamp duty collection 17% below annual target

While the fiscal deficit in the ongoing financial year 2024-25 is expected to widen, the revenue collection from stamp duty and registration has dipped compared to the cumulative collection in the past two years.

Omar pushes for restoration of J&K's statehood

Chief minister of Jammu & Kashmir Omar Abdullah on Thursday said that the system of dual power centres in was to nobody's advantage - making a push once again for the restoration of statehood for a region that has been a Union territory since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019.

Navy Set to Bolster Posture in Indian Ocean with New Warships, Submarine

India's shipbuilding prowess and steps being taken to bolster its maritime posture in the vast Indian Ocean Region (IOR), where China is seeking to boost its influence, will be in sharp focus as the navy gets ready to commission three major combat platforms into service on January 15, officials aware of the development said on Wednesday.

BSF Letting Infiltrators Enter India: Mamata

The West Bengal CM Also Alleged That Goons Are Entering The State And Killing People

SC Pulls Up Centre For Inaction Over Ongoing Farmers' Protests

The Supreme Court on Thursday questioned the Union government for its lack of assurances to protesting farmers demanding systemic agricultural reforms and legal guarantees for Minimum Support Price (MSP).

Power Cut in 37 Kannauj Villages Over Unpaid Bills

In the past four days, the electricity department disconnected power to 37 villages in Kannauj's Thathiya region over unpaid bills totaling ₹45 crore.

11 Case Diaries Vanish From Police Station, FIR Against 16 Cops

As many as 11 case diaries tied to major criminal investigations have gone missing from the Kalyanpur Police Station, prompting an official inquiry and an FIR (first information report) against 16 policemen, including seven sub-inspectors.

MLA's Complaint Spurs Action Against Miscreants

City Kotwali police detained three individuals for questioning in connection with the alleged intimidation of Kasta BJP MLA Saurabh Singh Sonu and firing in the air.

Two youths killed over dispute in Ballia

Two youths were killed with a sharp-edged weapon followed by a dispute with another youth in the vicinity of a liquor shop located near Kotwa Narayanpur village under Narhi police station area in Ballia late Wednesday night, said police.

Government committed to U.P.'s growth, says CM

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday outlined his government's vision of preserving Uttar Pradesh's heritage while accelerating growth in 2025 here.

Ayodhya Med College Principal Removed Over Corruption Charges

Prof Kumar faced allegations of demanding commissions to approve bills for routine campus ops, including housekeeping, biomedical waste disposal...

Saints of Mahanirvani Akhara Enter Mela Area With Grandeur

With Mahakumbh 2025 set to begin in just 10 days, the saints of Shri Panchayati Akhara Mahanirvani became the fifth akhara to enter Mahakumbh mela area on Thursday.

NR Taking Steps for Passenger Safety During Mega Fair: DRM

Northern Railways (NR) is taking several steps to manage crowd and ensure their smooth journey and safety at its railway stations where a marked rise in passenger count is expected during the 45-day Mahakumbh 2025 starting in Prayagraj later this month.

Prez Likely to Visit Mela Area on Jan 10

Saints of Mahanirvani Akhara enter mela area with grandeur

Soon, high-tech computer lab with AI enabled monitoring

A high-tech computer lab will be set up in UP Board headquarters for monitoring the forthcoming high school and intermediate examination through Artificial Intelligence (AI).

3 AU students suspended for ragging, expelled from hostel

All three accused have been asked to appear in the proctor's office on January 16 and personally provide their explanations, said officials.

BNA to arrange theatre festival at Jhunsi

For those visiting the 44-day Mahakumbh Mela, Bhartendu Natya Academy (BNA) is arranging a theatre festival in Jhunsi.