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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

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.

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.

Manmohan Singh, PM with a Vision for Nation's Growth

With the reforms of 1991, former prime minister Manmohan Singh not only pulled India back from the brink of bankruptcy but also helped the country strut the global stage as a rising economic power.

Protests erupt over annulment of nine Rajasthan districts

Protests erupted across Rajasthan on Sunday a day after the BJP-led government annulled nine districts and three divisions formed by the previous Congress government in the state.

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.

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.

India Under Constant Threats: Defence Min

Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday termed India a \"not very lucky\" nation on the security front and urged soldiers to keep a sharp eye on internal and external foes who he said are always active.

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.

3 Weeks, 3 States Later, Tigress Zeenat Caught

Tigress Zeenat, which kept forest officials on their toes for 20 days after leaving Simlipal Tiger Reserve in Odisha, was finally tranquillised and captured at Bankura district in West Bengal on Sunday afternoon.

India's Latest Warship to Reach Country in Mid-Feb

INS Tushil, the country's latest stealth missile frigate that was commissioned into the Indian Navy at the Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad, Russia on December 9, is expected to reach the country's western coast in mid-February, officials aware of the development said on Sunday.

Dry weather hits production of citrus fruits

Insufficient rainfall in recent months has left the Himachal Pradesh's citrus growers' sour worries. The citrus production in the Kangra belt has suffered due to parched weather.

Mumbai tourist dies in road mishap in Mandi

A woman lost her life, and two others were injured after the car they were travelling in was struck by falling rocks near Four Mile on the Chandigarh-Manali Highway in Himachal's Mandi district on Sunday, said police.

After heavy snowfall, road, air traffic resumes in Valley

Srinagar-Jammu highway cleared for traffic, Mughal Road and Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumri road still closed

Will submit report to CM Omar for further action: Dy CM Choudhary on Katra situation

Jammu and Kashmir deputy chief minister (CM) Surinder Kumar Choudhary on Sunday visited Katra on CM Omar Abdullah's direction to assess and address the issues and concerns of local residents on the ropeway project.

Four Guides Booked For Violating Trekking Orders

Four trekking guides have been booked under the Disaster Management Act, 2005, for violating orders regarding trekking in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh.

Vajpayee@100: Dining out with PM after Kargil War

On December 25, India celebrated the birth centenary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

Navyug Tunnel Should Be Named After Manmohan Singh: J&K CM

CM Omar Abdullah on Sunday proposed that the Navyug tunnel, connecting Kashmir to Jammu region, should be named after former prime minister Manmohan Singh to recognise his contributions to the development of J&K.

Rajaji tiger reserve sounds an alert amid poaching threats

An alert has been sounded in Rajaji Tiger Reserve amid threat from poachers, timber smugglers and anti-social elements ahead of the New Year, said officials.

2 KILLED AFTER CAR FALLS INTO GORGE: POLICE

Two people were killed after the car they were travelling in fell into a gorge in Pauri Garhwal on Sunday, police said.

Maximum Temperatures Hover Below Normal in Punjab, Haryana

In Haryana, Ambala Registered 15.8°C, Hisar 13.6°C and Karnal 13°C

Saini Listened to PM's Mann Ki Baat Programme With Party Workers

Saini Listened to PM's Mann Ki Baat Programme With Party Workers

Union Minister, AAP MP Tussle Again On Rohingya Issue

Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Sunday accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Delhi of helping Rohingya immigrants to settle in the Capital for votes, saying \"it would be better for a democracy if their names are cut from the voter list.\"

Justice Sandhawalia Takes Oath as CJ of Himachal HC

Justice Gurmeet Singh Sandhawalia was sworn in as the new chief justice of the Himachal Pradesh high court in a ceremony held at Raj Bhawan on Sunday.

Wait for new govt medical college gets longer in Punjab

Tenders to upgrade two dist hospitals in Kapurthala and Hoshiarpur had been floated multiple times but couldn't be materialised. OFFICIAL, medical education department

Now, EDC to rise 10% per year in Haryana

Positive impact of the decision could be potential boost to infrastructure development funded by these higher EDC collections

BJP Appoints 7 District Observers for Organisational Election

The BJP on Sunday appointed district observers for organisational elections in Haryana.

Gurugram schools shut till January 15

Gurugram has shut all private and government schools from January 1 to 15, 2025, citing the ongoing cold wave.

SAD begins campaigning for Jan 19 HSGMC polls

The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) has started campaigning for the elections of the Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (HSGMC) scheduled to be held on January 19 next year.