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The lotus will bloom in Delhi, and city will see a new spring, says BJP

Counting day will bring a new spring. The lotus will bloom in Delhi, and a double-engine government will take charge.

'We will surely win': Kejriwal sounds poll bugle for ruling party

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday called on party workers to \"gear up with full strength\" and get ready to take on the \"massive electoral machinery\" of the other parties, as he expressed confidence in securing another victory in the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections.

HSGMC polls: Only 7 women among 165 nominees in fray

NUMBER OF POLLING STATIONS WILL BE FINALISED AFTER VOTER REGISTRATION ENDS ON JAN 10

Green energy purchase: Punjab's loss is HP's gain

After PSERC rejected deal, hill state swiftly signed PPA with Solar Energy Corporation of India to buy 900MW of wind-solar hybrid power

Woman Among Four Held With 5kg Heroin

The Amritsar commissionerate police have busted a drug trafficking cartel with the arrest of four, including a woman, and seized 5kg heroin from their possession, said Punjab director general of police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav on Tuesday.

Farmer Unions Announce Tractor March on R-Day

Protesting farmer unions on Tuesday announced a nationwide tractor march scheduled for January 26.

3 HELD WITH 3.8 KG OF HEROIN IN FEROZEPUR

The police held three drug smugglers with 3.81 kg of heroin in Ferozepur on Tuesday.

Day after Takht push, SAD team to meet jathedar today

Says reorganising party may lead to derecognition by the EC as it violates provisions of Representation of the People Act

Four Member SIT Headed by ADGP Begins Re-probe

Bathinda Police Had on Aug 29 Given a Clean Chit to City Doctor Facing Charges of Encroaching PSPCL Land

Elderly Couple Murdered in Bathinda

A senior citizen couple was found brutally murdered and their house was ransacked at Badyala village near Rampura town of Bathinda district on Monday night.

Battle for Delhi on Feb 5

Stage set for high-stakes race

Nearly 130 killed as quake rattles Tibet

A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck the foothills of the Himalayas near one of Tibet's holiest cities on Tuesday, killing at least 126 people and wrecking hundreds of houses, Chinese authorities said.

GDP growth to hit 4-yr-low 6.4% in FY25: Govt estimate

The Indian economy is expected to grow at 6.4% in 2024-25, a significant loss of momentum when compared to the 8.2% growth in 2023-24.

Film and TV's Golden Night

The 82nd Golden Globes was a mix of surprise wins but disappointments for India as stars showed up in full force

No matter what I do, my son will always be my priority: Sania Mirza

Sania Mirza has been jetsetting since her appointment as an ambassador for Dubai's Sports Council in December. But her busy year didn't keep her from ringing in 2025 with her \"forever date\", her six-year-old son Izhaan Mirza Malik.

The curious case of Vidya Balan's post for Rohit Sharma

Actor Vidya Balan has drawn backlash after she made a post on social media in support of India cricketer Rohit Sharma.

Love lockdown: OYO's new rule for unmarried couples sparks mixed reactions

On Sunday, the hotel booking platform OYO introduced a new policy that prohibits unmarried couples from checking into its partner hotels in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh.

Tough questions for India after two debacles in a row

A second series loss raises more questions than answers as head coach's performance comes under the lens

Ankush Bahuguna put under 40-hour 'digital arrest' by scammers: I lost my money, mental health

YouTuber Ankush Bahuguna has revealed that he was recently put in a 'digital arrest' by online scammers.

Stocks Fall 1.5%, Fear Index Up 15%; Key Indicator Signals Weakness

Stocks Fall 1.5%, Fear Index Up 15%; Key Indicator Signals Weakness

Services activity rises to 4-month high in December

Growth in India's services activity, as measured by the Services Purchasing Manager's Index (PMI), rose to a four-month high of 59.3 in December, up from 58.4 in November, according to a release from S&P Global on Monday.

Bangladesh Court Issues 2nd Arrest Warrant for Hasina

A Bangladeshi court has issued a second arrest warrant for exiled former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, this time for her alleged role in enforced disappearances, the chief prosecutor said on Monday.

Starmer Hits Out at 'Those Spreading Lies' After Musk's Crime Rate Attacks

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday defended his record and slammed those \"spreading lies\" following days of hostile attacks from Elon Musk over historical child rape crimes in northern England.

Connecting the NCR with public transport

Call it the impact of the impending Delhi assembly elections, but the spree of public transit and infrastructure projects inaugurated in the past few days should serve the city and its hinterland well.

The real non-tariff barrier called CRA

The current model of sovereign credit rating has outlived its utility and is not in step with present global economic realities

Early steps to digital dignity

Draft rules to operationalise the digital privacy law call for wider discussions

A new chapter for India's regional strategic policy

In 2025, India's foreign policy must deftly navigate a rapidly evolving strategic landscape in the neighbourhood.

Put communities in charge of conserving sacred groves

The Supreme Court's recent judgment directing the government to adopt measures for the protection of sacred groves brings into focus the fundamental tension between the State and communities in environmental governance.

UGC draft norms remove NET as must for assistant prof post

Clearing National Eligibility Test (NET) will no longer be a mandatory qualification for appointment as an assistant professor, according to the University Grants Commission (UGC) draft guidelines released by Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday for faculty recruitment and promotions in higher education institutions.

Doc Raped By Colleague In Abandoned MP Hostel

A 25-year-old junior doctor was allegedly raped by her colleague in an abandoned hostel at a government-run medical college in Gwalior, police said on Monday.