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BKI militant Sidhu booked for making 'extortion calls' to trader

Sidhu had demanded ₹10 lakh from a Gopalpur resident

2 Cyber Thugs Held in Gurugram

Two cyber fraudsters have been arrested for allegedly duping people on the pretext of monetary gains in return for completing online tasks.

Severe cold grips Hry, Punjab; max temp hovers below normal

Severe cold gripped Haryana and Punjab on Monday, with maximum temperatures hovering well below normal limits in the two states.

All 8 blast incidents solved: Punjab DGP

Punjab police chief Gaurav Yadav on Monday said that with the busting of the ISI-backed terror-module of Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), the cops have solved all the eight incidents of attacks on its establishments in the state.

Karnal man dies in US; family seeks help to get body back to India

A 27-year-old man from Karnal's Kunjpura village died in New York city reportedly due to heart failure, family said on Monday.

NITI AAYOG Awards ₹1.5 Cr to Makhu Block

NITI Aayog's Aspirational Blocks Programme has awarded ₹1.5 crore to the Makhu block of Ferozepur for demonstrating exemplary progress on key performance indicators.

SC-Appointed Panel Invites SKM for Talks

Supreme Court-appointed committee formed to look into farmers' issues has invited senior leaders of Samyukta Kisan Union (SKM) for talks next week at their office in Panchkula.

Farm unions huddle as SC deadline ends

A day before the Supreme Court's deadline to shift Jagjit Singh Dallewal to a hospital, the farmer leader doubled down on his protest, calling for reinforcements at the Khanauri border while refusing medical attention on the 35th day of his fast-unto-death.

Bandh throws life out of gear; rail, bus services hit

Petrol pumps, shops and commercial establishments remained closed too as bandh passed off peacefully

Jimmy Carter, US President and Humanitarian, Dies at 100

Jimmy Carter, the earnest Georgia peanut farmer who as US president struggled with a bad economy and the Iran hostage crisis but brokered peace between Israel and Egypt and later received the Nobel Peace Prize for his humanitarian work, died at his home in Plains, Georgia, on Sunday. He was 100.

Freebies row erupts as AAP unveils 'pujari' aid

Latest controversy on AAP schemes

Isro Launches Critical Space Docking Mission

The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) on Monday night launched its workhorse PSLV rocket with several satellites, including two that will carry out an ambitious autonomous orbital rendezvous and docking experiment that only a handful of space agencies have mastered.

NPAs at 12-Year Low, Red Flags in Some Areas, Says RBI Report

Indian banks' bad loans fell to their lowest level in 12 years, although early warning indicators suggest potential stress in some sectors, the Reserve Bank of India's financial stability report stated on Monday.

Vedang Raina: It has been a crazy year in the best way possible

While excited to step into 2025, actor Vedang Raina looks back fondly at 2024, calling it \"a crazy year in the best way possible\".

India fail to cash in on Bumrah's brilliance

Fastest Indians to 200 Test wickets

Set the perfect grazing table for your NYE party

What better way to ring in the New Year than with a stunning and delicious grazing table for your year-end parties?

Rabada unlikely batting star as SA beat Pak to enter WTC final

An emotional Temba Bavuma hailed the character of his team after South Africa qualified for the World Test championship final with a dramatic two-wicket win over Pakistan on the fourth day of the first Test at SuperSport Park on Sunday.

When accuracy, relentlessness script symphony

Each time Jasprit Bumrah bowls, he forces everyone watching to examine the preconceptions of the prototypical fast bowler.

India's exports to Aus rise 14% in 2023-24

India's exports to Australia grew over 14% in 2023-24 following the implementation of the India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA), commerce minister Piyush Goyal said on Sunday, describing the deal as \"landmark\".

Crashed jetliner was shot down by Russia: Azeri prez

A Kremlin statement did not say Russia had shot down the plane, only noting a criminal case had been opened

Shock Grips Kin at S Korea's Crash Site

The stench of gasoline hangs over Muan International Airport. Behind a police cordon, plane seats, suitcases and twisted bits of metal are scattered, close to the wrecked fuselage of Jeju Air flight 2216.

Azerbaijan crash calls for a thorough probe

Russia's statements over the downing of the Azerbaijani commercial aircraft last week throw up more questions than they answer about an incident in which 38 unsuspecting lives were lost.

Prime Minister Who Let His Actions Speak

Manmohan Singh was a man of few words, and he uttered those precious few words very softly. Opponents used this to paint him as weak, but there are enough instances to the contrary

Gender Sensitive Policing Needed

Handling of the Anna University sexual assault underscores the gaps in tackling such crimes

How the West's world order lost wider trust

Dualities are commonplace in international politics. Most countries do and say different things in different situations. However, the contrast between Western policies vis-à-vis the Ukraine and Gaza wars is amongst the most consequential dualities of our times. It is deepening our global crisis while also tempting us with ideas of crafting a new international order.

Proactive regulation can fight AI washing menace

With the growing reach of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across sectors, concerns have centered on transparency and accountability in the deployment of the technology. However, one area that hasn't received the needed focus is deceptive AI-related claims by companies—what is called AI washing.

ISRO to launch two satellites

ISRO is set to launch two satellites on Monday night from the Sriharikota spaceport to demonstrate docking and undocking of spacecraft in orbit, which will make India the fourth country in the world to achieve the feat.

Jaishankar to Visit Qatar This Week, Review Bilateral Ties

External affairs minister S Jaishankar will visit Qatar this week for meetings with the West Asian country's top leadership to review bilateral ties and discuss regional issues, the external affairs ministry said on Sunday.

Protests erupt over annulment of nine Rajasthan districts

THE STATE WILL NOW HAVE 41 DISTRICTS AND SEVEN DIVISIONS

U.P. Man Held for Rape of 5-Year-Old Niece After Brief Encounter: Cops

A man was arrested following an encounter for allegedly raping his five-year-old niece in Shravasti, police said on Sunday.