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Protests continue against Rajouri massacre; Muslim groups join hands with Hindu organizations [details]

Announcements were made from mosques to hold protests against the gruesome killings of six civilians including two minor children in the Dangri village of the Rajouri district.

Jan 5, 2023

Home Ministry designates IS recruitment chief Ejaz Ahmed Ahangar a terrorist [details]

The Union Home Ministry has designated Ejaz Ahmad Ahangar, the recruitment chief of the terror organisation, Islamic State Jammu and Kashmir (ISJK) as a terrorist under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) 1967.

Jan 5, 2023

J&K govt gears up to expand tourism sector; security situation improved [details]

Tourism is the major source of livelihood in Jammu and Kashmir. Millions of people are connected to this sector in one or the other way. The J&K government is giving full impetus to this sector to see the UT grow.

Jan 5, 2023

"There is a human angle", SC stays HC direction on eviction of over 4K families in Haldwani

The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the Uttarakhand High Court direction for eviction of over 4,000 families from the railway land in Haldwani.

Jan 5, 2023

Action will be taken against accused officers: Assam govt tells HC on police station attack case

The Assam government told the Gauhati High Court that action will be taken against officers who have been accused of demolishing houses of persons involved in setting fire to a police station in Nagaon district's Batadrava.

Jan 5, 2023

ISRO, Microsoft join hands to empower spacetech startups in India

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Microsoft on Thursday announced a collaboration to fuel the growth of space technology startups in the country.

Jan 5, 2023

India logs 188 new COVID cases; marginal spike seen [details]

India reported a marginal rise of 188 fresh Covid-19 cases on Thursday, against the 175 infections registered the previous day, the Union Health Ministry said.

Jan 5, 2023

"Main yahi hu aapke pass": Tunisha Sharma's emotional Whatsapp conversation with Sheezan Khan's mother

Tunisha Sharma's mother denies the actress left huge property behind. She said, "Tunisha liked shopping but liked expensive products. I got her a diamond ring on her 18th birthday. She also got a big car even when we could have a small one. She also wanted an Audi for herself." Read on to know more.

Jan 5, 2023

Union govt deputes additional forces to flush out terrorists after Rajouri massacre [details]

With the deployment of additional forces, the government is going to launch a massive operation in the twin border districts of Poonch and Rajouri.

Jan 4, 2023

Facing charges of extortion, Jacqueline Fernandez pays obeisance at Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine on New Year [details]

After paying obeisance in the cave, Jacqueline Fernandez praises Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board for providing all facilities to the devotees.

Jan 4, 2023

Saji Cherian sworn in again as Kerala Minister; BJP says he will have to quit again [details]

CPI-M leader Saji Cherian was on Wednesday sworn in as a Kerala minister by Governor Arif Mohammed Khan.

Jan 4, 2023

Cabinet gives ex post facto approval to naming Mopa greenfield airport after Parrikar [details]

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday gave ex-post facto approval for naming the greenfield international airport at Goa's Mopa as Manohar International Airport, after former Defence Minister and Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar.

Jan 4, 2023

Karnataka HC upholds life term to four students for kidnapping, murdering friend

The Karnataka High Court has upheld the conviction and life imprisonment sentence handed down by the trial court to four students, including two girls from Mumbai, for kidnapping and murdering their friend for money.

Jan 4, 2023

Who is Deven Bharati IPS; Mumbai gets its first Special Commissioner of Police [details]

The post of Special Commissioner of Police, Mumbai has been created for the first time by the state government. The present Commissioner of Police is Vivek Phansalkar, appointed in July 2022.

Jan 4, 2023

Union cabinet clears scheme to expand Doordarshan's reach to sensitive areas

Aiming to widen the reach of national broadcaster Doordarshan in Left-Wing Extremism (LWE)-infested areas, strategic and border regions, the union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the Broadcasting Infrastructure and Network Development (BIND) scheme.

Jan 4, 2023