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Israel hits Yemen airport as civilian jet was landing

Israeli airstrikes hit Yemen's main airport as a civilian Airbus 320 with hundreds of passengers on board was landing

Israel detains director of one of last functioning hospitals in north Gaza

Israel's army detained the director of one of the last functioning hospitals in northern Gaza as overnight strikes in the enclave killed nine people including children, Palestinian medical officials said, while sirens rang out across Israel.

Ukrainian troops risk losing more hard-won land in Kursk to Russia

'BLOODIED AND DEMORALISED'

US says ninth telecom firm hit by China's hacking blitz

A ninth US telecom firm has been confirmed to have been hacked as part of a sprawling Chinese espionage campaign that gave officials in Beijing access to private texts and phone conversations of an unknown number of Americans, a top White House official has said.

Shutdown in Katra over ropeway enters 4th day. JCCI extends support

The shutdown against a proposed ropeway project in the Trikuta hills of Reasi district entered its fourth day on Saturday, with protesters continuing a hunger strike for the release of several people detained by police in Katra.

Bus mishap: CM Punjab announces ex-gratia of Rs three lakh for next of kin

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday expressed deep shock and anguish over the death of commuters in a tragic road accident near Bathinda after a private bus fell into the drain.

UP: Chandausi stepwell excavation uncovers stairs, pillars

The excavation of a stepwell in Chandausi's Laxmanganj area has entered its eighth day, revealing significant architectural features, including over 14 cemented stairs and intricately designed pillars.

Stranded tourists find shelter in mosque amid heavy snowfall in Kashmir's Gund

A dozen tourists found themselves caught in snowfall while returning from Sonamarg area

Mumbai: 1 dies, another injured after being hit by actor Urmila Kothare's car

According to an official, the incident took place when Kothare was returning home after finishing her shoot

Over 2,000 drones to light up sky over Sangam during Maha Kumbh 2025

MAHAKUMBH NAGAR: Pilgrims visiting the 2025 Mahakumbh can look forward to a divine visual spectacle as the Uttar Pradesh Tourism is planning to organise a drone show at the Sangam area depicting events of religious and spiritual significance including the 'Samudra Manthan'.

Haryana Cabinet Approves Several Key Decisions To Promote Economic Growth

Haryana Cabinet on Saturday approved several key decisions aimed at improving the welfare of citizens, enhancing the state's administrative framework, and promoting economic growth.

Govt insulted ex-PM by holding last rites at Nigambodh Ghat, not at dedicated place

MANMOHAN SINGH DIED ON THURSDAY

Huge protest in Beed; even Mahayuti MLAs demand Dhananjay Munde's ouster

SARPANCH'S MURDER

Akhilesh Yadav demands ex-PM Manmohan Singh's memorial at Rajghat

Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday demanded that the samadhi of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh be constructed at Rajghat, following the tradition of honouring national leaders.

Punjab farmers call for 'Kisan Mahapanchayat' on January 4

DALLEWAL SAYS NO PRESSURE TO BE ON FAST

BPSC exam: Stalemate continues as students reject offer for talks

In hardening of stance, Patna DM Chandrasekhar Singh also said he would not allow the 'Chatra Sansad' (students' congregation), called by Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor on Sunday

Police Issues New Guidelines to Streamline Passport Verification

The Kolkata Police has sent detailed guidelines to all police stations for streamlining the process of passport verification amid recent allegations of irregularities.

Several held, firearms, ammunition & narcotics seized

STATEWIDE RAIDS

KMC to Impose Uniform License Fee for Its Swimming Pools

The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) will now charge a uniform license fee of Rs 1 lakh per year from the swimming clubs that use the civic body's swimming pools for imparting training to budding swimmers.

EC Directs Strict Voter Roll Rectification

Amid several arrests linked to militant groups with fake IDs

Kalimpong: Inferno razes scores of shops, homes to the ground

We received a fire call at around 12.45pm on Saturday and attended immediately at the place of occurrence at 11th mile

Police set to bolster security, implement spl traffic measures

NEW YR: 45K COPS TO BE DEPLOYED

Tigress Zeenat eludes tranquilisation attempts

EFFORTS INTENSIFIED EFFORTS IN BANKURA & PURULIA

Shebashray: 23L people in 71 GPs, 93 wards can avail health facilities

Healthcare at doorsteps: Abhishek's initiative to start on Jan 2

Champahati: 3 injured in blast

Three people were injured in an explosion that occurred inside a residence in Champahati, which falls under the Baruipur Police Station area of South 24-Parganas.

Slovakia to consider reciprocal measures if Ukraine stops Russian gas transit, says Fico

Slovakia says alternative routes would sharply drive up costs and hit its own transit operations, causing it to lose 500 million euros in fees

Mercury to dip below 10 degree Celsius

The Regional Meteorological Centre in Alipore has predicted that mercury will go down below 10 degree Celsius in several south Bengal districts in the beginning of January.

Contribution to PM CARES Fund falls to ₹912 cr in 2022-23

Foreign contribution has seen a sharper decline, registering a high of Rs 495 cr in 2020-21, before falling to Rs 40 cr and Rs 2.57 cr in the next two years

Housing price at Noida expressway rise 66% in 5yrs

Housing prices in Bengaluru's peripheral location Gunjur have risen by 69 per cent in the last five years, while Noida Expressway in Delhi-NCR witnessed 66 per cent appreciation, according to Anarock.

Vodafone Clears ₹11,650 Cr Dues to Lenders Raised Against VIL Shares

UK-based Vodafone Group has cleared dues of around Rs 11,650 crore or about 109 million pounds that it raised against shares of Vodafone Idea, according to a regulatory filing.