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Kashmir Reels Under Subzero Temperatures

Gulmarg and Pahalgam in Kashmir continued to experience severe subzero temperatures while the rest of the Valley saw slight relief from the cold wave, officials said on Sunday.

Now, Raen Baseras to be set up near hosps, med colleges

The Directorate of Urban Development has issued directives to all municipal corporations across Uttar Pradesh to establish Raen Baseras (shelter homes) around or inside hospitals.

Three Killed in Tractor-Container Collision on Agra-Delhi Highway

Three people, including two labourers and a driver, were killed in a road accident in the early hours of Sunday following a collision between a tractor with a brick-laden trolley and a container within the limits of the Chhata police station in Mathura district on the Agra-Delhi National Highway.

'Op Decoy' in Agra to ensure safe New Year celebrations

The Agra police are intensifying preparations for the New Year celebrations, focusing on maintaining a safe and festive atmosphere.

Geo-fencing, selfies with board students to ensure transparency

With an aim to ensure transparency in UP Board's class 12 practical examinations and keeping the examination mafia at bay, the Board has adopted hi-tech means to ensure complete transparency.

Archaeological Dept Considers Taking Over Manhar Kheda Fort in Shamli

The Uttar Pradesh Archaeological Department is reviewing a proposal to take over the historic Manhar Kheda Fort in Shali district's Jalalabad on the recommendations of its advisory committee, officials said on Sunday.

Use of budgetary funds remains a challenge in next quarter

The Uttar Pradesh government is struggling to utilise budgetary funds, including those earmarked in the annual and supplementary budgets, even as fresh guidelines have been issued to departments for issuing sanctions for funds earmarked in the second supplementary budget for 2024-2025.

FIR Against Sikh Man For Posting Pics With Weapons On Social Media

Police in Pilibhit district have lodged an FIR against a Sikh man for allegedly posting pictures of himself carrying weapons on social media and expressing support for Khalistan, officials said on Sunday.

BHU Gives Nod to PhD in Hindu Studies

The academic council of Banaras Hindu University (BHU) has given its approval to PhD in Hindu Studies. The decision was taken in a meeting of the council on Thursday.

Delayed BJP Organisational Poll Process Likely to be Completed in January

Election of district unit presidents of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Uttar Pradesh was to be completed by the end of this year.

Sabalenka Enjoying 'Chilled' Rivalry With Swiatek

Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka says she and key rival Iga Swiatek have developed a \"chilled\" relationship off court in contrast to their fierce battles on the big stage.

Nitish will remember this forever, says Washington

Washington Sundar has known Nitish Reddy as a \"mentally strong man\" whose philosophy in life is to give his 120 percent, be it on the field or off it.

Nitish Reddy: The story of sacrifices made by a middle-class family

Nitish Reddy loves his tattoos like most 21-year-olds do, and one on his ankle is a picture of 'Achilles' Heel'. He considers it a reminder of all the difficulties that his family has endured in the last 10 years to power his cricketing dream.

Carlsen Disqualified From World Chess Meet For Violating Dress Code

Five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen was first fined and then disqualified from the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship here for his refusal to comply with the FIDE's dress code after turning up in jeans here.

Undersea cable cut was wake-up call: Germany

Germany said on Saturday the suspected sabotage of an undersea power cable linking Finland and Estonia this week was a \"wake-up call\" that demanded new EU sanctions against Russia's \"shadow fleet\".

Yoon Authorised 'Shooting' During Martial Law Bid: S. Korea Prosecutors

Yoon also urged Defence Chief Kwak Jong-keun to \"quickly enter\" the National Assembly since the quorum for the martial law to be lifted remained unmet

Trump Asks US Top Court To Pause Law Threatening TikTok Ban

President-elect Donald Trump thrust himself into the high-stakes fight over the fate of TikTok in the US by urging the Supreme Court to pause a law that would ban the social media platform if it isn't sold by its Chinese parent company.

Well Renowned Malian Religious Leader Abducted

An eminent religious leader has been abducted by armed men in Mali near the border with Mauritania, a security official and a source close to the family said, on Saturday.

Bird Flu Virus Likely Mutated in a Louisiana Patient: CDC

A genetic analysis suggests the bird flu virus mutated inside a Louisiana patient who contracted the nation's first severe case of the illness, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said this week.

Putin apologises to Azeri president after plane crash

Russian President Vladimir Putin apologised to his Azerbaijani counterpart after an incident in Russian airspace that led to the crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines passenger aircraft on December 25, killing dozens.

Gaza's last hospital shuts after Israeli raid, chief held: Officials

An Israeli military raid targeting Hamas militants has forced a major hospital in northern Gaza out of service and led to the detention of its director, the WHO and health officials said on Saturday.

It mends with us: Swipe right on yourself

It struck me, as I sat down to write this, that I talk quite a lot about how we should love each other.

Canada Ministers Meet Trump's Commerce Nominee to Avoid Tariffs

Two Canadian Cabinet ministers met with President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for commerce secretary at Mar-a-Lago, on Friday, as Canada tries to avoid sweeping tariffs when Trump takes office.

Building the consensus for a net-zero economy

India's political economy needs to be prepared to manage the disruptions that are inevitable in this coming transition

The delightful, rude world of put-downs

Of the many things I admire, near the top would be the art of the witty insult or the elegant put-down.

Law on marital cruelty needs robust backing

The tragic death by suicide of techie Atul Subhash has sparked outrage and renewed calls to scrap or dilute Section 498A of the IPC, a provision designed to protect women from marital cruelty.

Assam remembers a diligent tenant, representative in Manmohan Singh

For 28 years, a two-room rented space in Sorumoto-ria locality in Guwahati had the distinction of being the residence of Manmohan Singh, the 13th prime minister of India who died at 92 of age-related illnesses in New Delhi on Thursday.

Village in Pakistan recalls fond memories of 'Mohna'

To the older residents of Gah Begal, a nondescript village 80km south of Pakistan's capital Islamabad, he was \"Mohna\", the bright and industrious kid who studied in the local Urdu-medium primary school before moving to Peshawar.

Cong fumes over MMS funeral; 'Working on memorial': Centre

The great son of India has been totally insulted by the government RAHUL GANDHI

EAM Meets Trump's NSA Pick; Discusses Bilateral Ties

External affairs minister (EAM) S Jaishankar met Congressman Michael Waltz, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for National Security Advisor, during which they had a wide-ranging conversation on the bilateral partnership between India and the US as well as current global issues.