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Farmers call for 'Punjab Bandh' today, emergency services to remain open

Farmers have announced a 'Punjab Bandh' leading to the expected closure of all shops across the state and disruptions in road and rail services. However, emergency services will continue to operate.

Dec 30, 2024

Jimmy Carter, the third US president to visit India, dies at 100

Former US President Jimmy Carter died on Sunday at the age of 100.

Dec 30, 2024

J&K Government announces unchanged holiday list for 2025, rejects ruling NC's demand

Despite the demand of the ruling National Conference, the J&K administration has not added Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah's birthday to the list of 2025 holidays and Holiday List is released without any change.

Dec 30, 2024

Omar Abdullah's Triumphant Comeback: From Lok Sabha defeat to historic victory in J&K

After facing a crushing defeat in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections from Baramulla constituency, Omar Abdullah's political future seemed uncertain. However, within three months, Omar defied all odds, winning two Assembly seats and steering the NC to a historic victory in the J&K elections

Dec 30, 2024

Two-way traffic restored on Srinagar-Jammu national highway

Traffic on the strategic Srinagar-Jammu national highway was restored on Sunday as officials advised commuters to follow lane discipline to avoid highway jams.

Dec 29, 2024

Gandhis, Congress leaders absent as kin collect Dr Singh's ashes

A day after Dr Manmohan Singh's cremation, his family members collected his ashes on Sunday while leaders from the Congress and the Gandhi family remained conspicuous by their absence, said a Sikh leader who was present at Nigambodh Ghat in the morning.

Dec 29, 2024

South Korea plane crash: 179 dead, two rescued

A passenger jet carrying 181 people erupted in flames after going off the runway and hitting a wall at an airport in South Korea's southwestern county of Muan on Sunday, likely leaving all but two dead, authorities said.

Dec 29, 2024

Proud story of our youth's resolve: PM Modi on Bastar Olympics

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed his pride in the progress India has made in the health and fitness sectors, highlighting various government initiatives promoting wellness and sports.

Dec 29, 2024

Retired IPS officer Acharya Kishore Kunal dies of cardiac arrest in Patna

Acharya Kishore Kunal, a retired Indian Police Service (IPS) officer, who founded Mahadev Mandir Trust in Bihar, passed away on Sunday morning due to cardiac arrest in Patna.

Dec 29, 2024

Two policemen die of suicide in Telangana

Two policemen died by suicide in two separate incidents in Telangana.

Dec 29, 2024

Maha CM asks CID to seize properties of accused involved in Beed Sarpanch murder case

After an all-party protest against the brutal murder of Massajog Sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has cracked the whip directing the CID to seize properties of the accused involved in the ghastly incident.

Dec 29, 2024

2024: A Milestone Year for Democracy in J&K, First Popular Government Established in UT.

The year 2024 marked a historic turning point for Jammu and Kashmir as democratic processes were revived after an eight-year hiatus. The peaceful conduct of Assembly elections, the first since the revocation of Article 370 in 2019, led to the establishment of a popular government under Omar Abdullah, the first Chief Minister of the Union Territory.

Dec 28, 2024

Alvida: Dr Manmohan Singh cremated with full State honours, Ex-PM's daughter lights funeral pyre; PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi pay last respects

Several key leaders including President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, among others, attended the funeral of former Prime Minister DR Manmohan Singh at the Nigambodh Ghat in Delhi. King of Bhutan Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck was also in attendance.

Dec 28, 2024

US Embassy in India sets new record with 1 million visa issuances for second consecutive year

The US Embassy and its consulate in India have set a new record by issuing more than one million non-immigrant visas for the second consecutive year. This record number of non-immigrant visas highlights the significant demand among Indians for travel to the United States for various purposes such as tourism, business, education, medical treatment, and others. A non-immigrant visa facilitates entry into the United States for these purposes.

Dec 27, 2024

Bengal fake passport racket: Pressure mounting on police over lax verification process

The West Bengal police, including the Kolkata Police, are under increasing scrutiny following revelations of fake Indian passport rackets operating across the state. Questions have been raised about the role of police officers responsible for conducting routine verification processes, a critical step before the issuance of passports by regional passport offices.

Dec 27, 2024