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Rs 2000 notes withdrawal: Rs 6,691 cr worth such notes still with public

The Reserve Bank on Wednesday said 98.12 per cent of the Rs 2000 banknotes have been returned to the banking system, and only Rs 6,691 crore worth such notes are still with the public.

S Korea air crash investigators extract black box data

Grieving relatives of the victims of the South Korea plane crash gathered at the site to pay respects to their loved ones on New Year's Day, as officials said they've extracted data from one of the retrieved black boxes to find the exact cause of the crash.

Child Among 3 Killed in 'Terror' Attacks in Pakistan

At least three people, including a child, were killed and 11 others injured in three separate \"terror\" incidents in Pakistan's restive northwest on Wednesday.

Israeli strikes kill 9 in Gaza as war grinds into new year

Israeli strikes killed at least nine Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, mostly women and children, officials said Wednesday, as the nearly 15-month war ground on into the new year with no end in sight.

Ukraine Halts Transit of Russian Gas to Europe

Russia's Gazprom said that it \"has no technical and legal possibility\" of sending gas through Ukraine, due to Kyiv's refusal to extend the deal

Reclaiming lost spaces!

Aishwarya Raj has transformed Himachal's degraded landscapes into vibrant eco-tourism hubs by tackling waste, mining, and pollution through innovative, low-cost restoration projects that blend sustainability, community involvement, and environmental awareness

Optics over substance?

The 2023 Global Hunger Index (GHI) and the State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) report presented a very grim picture of hunger and malnutrition in India.

Under siege?

UPI scams like phishing, impersonation, and fake apps highlight the need for swift action, robust legal frameworks, and proactive measures to protect users and prevent financial losses

Hipa to be Renamed After Manmohan Singh

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu, on the first day of the year, took a significant step ahead of other Congress-ruled states by announcing that the Himachal Pradesh Institute of Public Administration (HIPA) would be renamed in honour of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh.

Chhattisgarh to link forest ecosystem services with 'Green GDP'

For the first time in India, Chhattisgarh has introduced an innovative initiative that connects the ecosystem services of its forests with the Green Gross Domestic Product (Green GDP).

Katra Returns To Normalcy After Weeklong Shutdown

Normal business activity resumed after a shutdown protesting a proposed ropeway project in the Trikuta hills of Reasi

Himachal CM, ministers to give up power subsidy

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu took a significant step in his initiative to reduce subsidies for well-off taxpayers by announcing on Wednesday that he would voluntarily forgo his own free power subsidy.

MP to host National Children's Science Congress; CM Yadav to inaugurate 4-day event on January 3

Chief Minister to launch Automation of Varahamihira Observatory

U'khand Tourism, ITBP ink MoU to promote tourism in border villages

The Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board signed an MoU with ITBP-Northern Frontier Headquarters on Wednesday, aiming for holistic development of the border villages through tourism activities.

Navy to commission two frontline warships, one submarine on Jan 15

The Indian Navy will commission two indigenously constructed frontline warships and a diesel-electric submarine on January 15 that is expected to significantly enhance the force's overall combat prowess.

Haryana Notifies Nine Services of PHE Dept

The Haryana government has notified nine services of the Public Health Engineering (PHE) department under the Right to Service Act, 2014 and fixed deadlines to provide these services.

Khattar's action plan for 2025 ready to speed up PM's vision

Union Energy, Housing and Urban Development Minister Manohar Lal Khattar has prepared an action plan to speed up Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Sabka Saath-Sabka Vikas vision in the new year.

Bomb threat casts shadow over Maha Kumbh, security heightened

With preparations for the grand Maha Kumbh in full swing, a sinister bomb threat has sent ripples of concern through security agencies.

Govt amends jail manual rules

Changes made in the wake of the October order of SC

CJI chief guest at first Lokpal Day event on January 16

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna will be chief guest at the first Lokpal Day event on January 16, an official statement issued on Wednesday said.

Apex Court to hear plea on fasting farmer leader Jagjit Dallewal's hospitalisation today

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on January 2 a plea seeking contempt action against Punjab government for not complying with directions to hospitalise farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on an indefinite fast for over a month.

Massive campaign targeting BJP over Constitution & Gandhi to be launched by Congress from Jan 3

The month will witness rallies in every block, district and state

Singhvi with SC collegium's decision against appointing judges' kin

The Apex Court collegium may consider an idea against the appointment of close kin of the judges in the high courts, sources have said.

Govt to abide by SC's direction on farmers' protest, says Agri Min

'MEETING VARIOUS FARM BODIES TOO'

In new year, Nitish will be voted out: Tejashwi

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Wednesday asserted that the new year will mark the \"departure\" of the NDA government in Bihar headed by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.

'Biggest honour': Deputy CM Shinde grateful to Maharashtra's 'Ladki Bahin'

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has said \"Ladki Bahin\" (women) in the state recognising him as their \"dear brother\" is the biggest honour for him.

Govt: India Cut GDP Emission Intensity by 36% During 2005-20

India's total greenhouse gas emissions in 2020 fell by 7.93 per cent compared to 2019, while the emission intensity of its GDP declined 36 per cent between 2005 and 2020, according to data submitted to the UN climate change office.

Five die in Jharkhand, including four who tried to rescue man from well

Five persons died in Jharkhand's Hazaribag district, including four who attempted to rescue a man from a well, police said on Wednesday.

Maha Govt Forms SIT To Probe Beed Sarpanch Murder Case

The Maharashtra government on Wednesday formed a 10-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the murder of Massajog sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh, officials said.

India celebrates NY with fervour

PEOPLE THRONG TOURIST SPOTS, RELIGIOUS PLACES