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Nainital Reports Huge Rush for Year-End Events

Nainital reported a rush of tourists on Tuesday who came to the hill town to ring in the New Year.

5-yr-old leopard rescued in Alwar

Pugmarks of the leopard were first discovered near staff room of RR College, surrounded by dense forests, on December 29

Protests Continue Over Govt's Decision To Annul 9 New Distts

The protest over the dissolution of the nine new districts by the BJP-led Rajasthan government continued for the third consecutive day on Tuesday as the protesters in Neem-Ka-Thana began a hunger strike and traders in Anupgarh called for an indefinite shutdown.

Kishangarh marble slurry dump yard poses health hazard: Study

The pristine white sand at the marble slurry dump yard in Kishangarh is a hot spot for tourists. However, the \"Switzerland of Rajasthan\" is a major source of air, water and soil pollutions, according to a report.

UCC Roll-Out, Strict Land Laws: What 2025 Holds for the Himalayan State

Uttarakhand has a lot on its plate in 2025, be it the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) law, framing of strict land law amid protests, forming Uttarakhand Development Yatra Authority to deal with issues related to pilgrimages and hosting the 38th national games.

Amount Defrauded in Cybercrimes Saw 146% Surge Last Year: Data

The Cyber Cell Recovered Around ₹28.12 Crores, While the Recoveries Last Year Stood at Around ₹6 Crores.

'Malicious': Kerala CM condemns Maha min's comments about state

Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday vehemently criticised Maharashtra minister Nitesh Rane for calling Kerala a \"mini Pakistan\" and said his remarks were highly \"provocative and condemnable\".

Minister's Close Aide Surrenders in Maha

Maharashtra minister Dhananjay Munde's close aide Walmik Karad, wanted in an extortion case linked to the murder of a sarpanch in Beed district, surrendered before the police in Pune on Tuesday.

Murder unravels lucrative windmill biz

The murder of Massajog village sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh has exposed an intricate and murky nexus between criminality and politics in Beed, linked to the burgeoning business of wind energy which has quietly transformed the economy of the drought-prone district.

3k Tourists Reach Auli After Fresh Snow Spell

Around 3,000 tourists reached winter ski resort Auli after fresh snowfall on Tuesday.

82 Fake Websites on Char Dham Chopper Service Closed: Uttarakhand Police

A total of 82 fake websites offering helicopter ride booking for the Char Dham yatra were shut over a period of two years, the official data provided by the Uttarakhand police stated.

Medical Negligence Led To 3 Deaths In Taloja Jail: Elgar Accused To SHRC

Activist Ramesh Gaichor, currently lodged in Taloja jail in connection with the Elgar Parishad case, has alleged in a letter to the Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) that medical negligence has resulted in the death of three jailed inmates in the last few months.

SC Gives Punjab Govt Till Jan 2 To Admit Dallewal In Hospital

The Supreme Court on Tuesday extended time till January 2 for the Punjab government to comply with its order to hospitalise Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on a hunger strike for over a month, after the state informed the court that the farmer leader is willing to receive medical aid if the Centre accepts his proposal for talks.

Holy Chhadi Yatra to arrive at mela today

ID verification of all visitors to mela area made mandatory

Prayagraj will shine as a model of cleanliness: CM

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday again appealed to the citizens of Prayagraj to uphold the highest standards of cleanliness and hospitality during Mahakumbh.

Akharas, Kalpvasis to get subsidised ration during mega fair

In a move to support Akharas (monastic orders), institutions, and Kalpvasis during Mahakumbh-2025, the state government has launched a subsidised ration scheme, offering flour at Rs 5 per kg and rice at Rs 6 per kg.

Quad Reiterates Promise to Free, Open Indo-Pacific

The Quad will work together to respond to the future needs of the Indo-Pacific, including cooperation in key areas such as maritime security, counterterrorism and emerging technologies, the foreign ministers of the grouping said on Tuesday while marking the 20th anniversary of cooperation between India, Australia, Japan and the U.S.

Backing nurse on death row in Yemen: Foreign ministry

The Indian government is extending all possible help in the case of Nimisha Priya, an Indian national on death row in Yemen, the external affairs ministry said on Tuesday hours after the Yemeni president approved her death sentence.

Cummins rates Australia's win over India at MCG as his greatest

Pat Cummins said Monday he rates the fourth Test victory over India by 184 runs as \"right at the top\" of the greatest games he has played in for Australia.

There are things I personally need to look at: Rohit

India skipper Rohit Sharma looked shattered as he confessed to being \"disturbed\" after the heavy loss to Australia in the fourth Test here, saying there are \"things\" that he needs to address at a personal level apart from the team's collective problems amid intense focus on his form.

New Zealand Beat Sri Lanka By 45 Runs To Take A 2-0 Series Lead

Sri Lanka again fell short in a tough run chase as New Zealand won the second Twenty20 international by 45 runs Monday to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

Liverpool Destroy West Ham To Go Eight Points Clear On Table Top

Rampant Liverpool smashed West Ham 5-0 on Sunday to stretch their lead at the top of the Premier League to eight points as Manchester City returned to winning ways at troubled Leicester.

Grigor Dimitrov Eases into Second Round in Brisbane

Defending champion Grigor Dimitrov eased into round two of the Brisbane International with a hard-fought win over qualifier Yannick Hanfmann on Monday, but Holger Rune crashed to defeat.

Rupee volatility puts RBI's currency strategy in focus

A gauge of the Indian rupee's volatility jumped to its highest level in over a year, fueling speculation that the nation's central bank may be easing its tight grip on the currency amid a strong dollar.

BII to Make Final Tranche of Investment in M&M's EV Arm

Automaker Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd on Monday said British International Investment Plc will make a final tranche investment of ₹650 crore, as against earlier planned investment of ₹725 crore, in its electric vehicles arm.

Tea industry sees production fall, rise in exports in 2024

The tea industry is likely to witness a fall in total production by over 100 million kg this year due to erratic weather conditions coupled with early annual closure of gardens, resulting in an increase in cost per kg for planters, stakeholders said on Monday.

Housing sales decline in 2024, industry pins hope on budget

New home sales in India declined for the first time since the pandemic, as a sharp rise in housing prices and elevated borrowing costs ruined buyers' appetite in 2024 and the real estate industry is now eyeing the upcoming Budget for favourable economic conditions -- a key to reviving demand conditions.

Indian Cos Raise Record Funds Via Corporate Debt In 2024, Set To Rise Further

Indian companies' fundraising through corporate bonds hit a record high in 2024, aided by declining yields and stronger appetite for long-term notes, and investors expect issuances to remain robust in 2025.

Indian Economy Set to Improve in 2025: RBI Guv

Facing criticism from the government over the central bank prioritizing inflation over growth, the new RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra on Monday said that prospects of the Indian economy are expected to improve on the back of high consumer and business confidence in 2025.

India Inc seeks tax relief, fuel duty cut in pre-budget talks

Representatives from industry bodies sought reduction in personal income tax rates to ensure higher disposable income in the hands of the middle class, reduction in excise duty on fuel, and measures to provide impetus to employment-intensive sectors in their customary pre-budget meeting with the Finance Minister on Monday.