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Press Club of India Elections: A hard test of journalism's institutional spine

The PCI election is not about comfort, access or symbolism. It is about whether Indian journalism still possesses institutional self-respect.

21 days ago

J&K Panchayat, ULB elections: SEC appointment likely, poll process to resume

The long-pending process for Panchayat and Urban Local Bodies elections in Jammu and Kashmir has moved closer to resumption, with the appointment of the State Election Commissioner expected soon.

21 days ago

Justice after decades: J&K govt restores dignity of terror victim families with jobs

Tears and long-suppressed grief marked an emotional ceremony at Lok Bhavan in Srinagar on Saturday as Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha handed over appointment letters to families of terror victims.

21 days ago

Rich-poor gap narrowing as rural India drives growth: Piyush Goyal

In a social media post on X, Goyal said that rural India is no longer on the margins of growth and is now playing a key role in driving consumption.

21 days ago

Police conduct raid at alleged Bondi Beach shooter's home in Australia's Sydney: Report

One of the alleged shooters involved in the terrorist attack that took place at Bondi Beach in Australia's Sydney on Sunday has been identified as Naveed Akram, local media reported, citing a senior law enforcement official.

21 days ago

'Energy conservation is not just an option, but the most crucial need': President Murmu

Addressing the gathering on the occasion of National Energy Conservation Day in New Delhi, the President described energy conservation as the most environmentally friendly and reliable source of energy. She emphasised that saving energy does not merely mean reducing consumption, but using energy "wisely, responsibly, and efficiently."

21 days ago

Rahul Gandhi repeats allegation of 'Vote Chori' by BJP, ECI 'collusion'

He named the Chief Election Commissioner and the two Election Commissioners from the stage at Ramlila Maidan, claiming that PM Modi has said that no action can be taken against them, no matter what these officials do.

21 days ago

PM Modi condemns terror attack in Australia, expresses India's support for fight against terrorism

PM Modi's statement comes after at least 12 people, including one shooter, were killed in a shooting near a Jewish gathering at Bondi Beach in Sydney. As many as 29 people, including two police officers, were injured in the shooting.

21 days ago

CAQM seeks strict enforcement of SC order on outdoor sports amid poor air quality

In a draft communication dated December 13, shared on X, the CAQM flagged concerns that despite clear directions issued earlier, some schools and institutions in Delhi-NCR were still conducting outdoor sports activities, potentially exposing children to serious health risks.

21 days ago

PIB Fact Check debunks Pak propaganda claim of Rafale, S-400 destruction during Operation Sindoor

According to the PIB Fact Check, several Pakistan-based propaganda accounts are sharing a doctored, AI-generated video of former Indian Army chief, General Ved Prakash Malik (Retd), falsely portraying him as praising Pakistan's military capabilities and admitting the alleged destruction of India's defence assets.

21 days ago

No link between Covid-19 vaccines and sudden deaths in young adults: AIIMS

Researchers closely examined sudden death cases of people aged between 18 and 45 years using verbal autopsy, post-mortem imaging, conventional autopsy and detailed histopathological tests. According to the findings, there was no statistically significant association between Covid-19 vaccination status and sudden deaths in the young population.

21 days ago

Indian Navy chief holds strategic talks with Brazilian Naval officials, reviews maritime ties

The meeting was held on December 12 at the South American nation's multipurpose amphibious helicopter carrier, NAM Atlantico (A140), before the Indian Navy Chief concluded the official visit. During this, Admiral Tripathi was also given a guided tour of the carrier by the Commanding Officer of NAM Atlantico (A140).

21 days ago

Cold wave continues in Kashmir; day temperature drops to 7

"Srinagar city recorded 2 degrees Celsius as the minimum temperature today, as Gulmarg recorded 1.4 and Pahalgam 2.4 as the minimum temperature today. The maximum temperature was 7.7 degrees in Srinagar yesterday, while it was 7.2 and 9 degrees in Gulmarg and Pahalgam, respectively," the MeT department said.

21 days ago

Messi Kolkata event chaos: More cops deployed near event organiser's house

He was the main organiser responsible for bringing Lionel Messi to Kolkata. Additional police personnel were deployed overnight to prevent any agitation by fans seeking a refund of their ticket. A police picket was also set up in this regard.

21 days ago

'Scenes in Bondi shocking and distressing': Australian PM Albanese on Sydney shooting

In a statement shared on X, Albanese said that he has spoken to the Australian Federal Police (AFP) Commissioner Krissy Barrett and New South Wales (NSW) Premier Chris Minns and urged people to follow information shared by NSW Police.

21 days ago