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Army, SDRF, and other agencies continue rescue ops in Assam's Umrangso

Meanwhile, the Chief Minister discussed the rescue operation with Union Coal Minister G Kishan Reddy and sought assistance

V Narayanan appointed as new chairman of Isro, to take office on Jan 14

According to an official order from the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, Narayanan has been appointed to serve in these roles for the next two years, until further notice

UPSRTC to deploy over 7,000 buses, 24x7 Whatsapp support for Maha Kumbh

Uttar Pradesh Transport Minister Dayashankar Singh announced that millions of devotees are expected to attend Maha Kumbh, with extensive preparations in place to ensure their safety and convenience

Maha Kumbh: Police launch security checks at Sangam Ghat, pontoon bridges

The government estimates around 400 million to 450 million visitors, including foreigners, during the religious congregation that will be held from January 13 to February 26

Police use tear gas against Qaumi Insaaf Morcha protesters in Chandigarh

The Qaumi Insaaf Morcha activists also clashed with the police personnel at Sector 43 near Chandigarh bus stand, leading to injuries to three policemen, including an inspector

No need to panic as J'khand still unaffected by HMPV cases: Health minister

Ansari said he is closely monitoring the situation

Backlash over H-1B visas show Indians they're not so special anymore

The temporary work permits are the only real way to employ Indian immigrants in the US, since national caps make it nearly impossible for them to get a green card

News updates: Tamil actor Ajith escapes unhurt after racing car crash in Dubai

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Farmer leaders warn of unwanted situation if something happens to Dallewal

Dallewal, 70, who is the convener of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political), has been on the indefinite hunger strike at the Khanauri border point between Punjab and Haryana since November 26

A tribute: 'Manmohan Singh was unfailingly measured, thoughtful and wise'

Knowing Manmohan was one of the greatest privileges of my life. He showed me and everybody else what leadership and service truly mean

Vehicles used for ferrying drugs to be confiscated post trial: SC

In the absence of any specific bar under the NDPS Act, the courts could invoke the general power under the CrPC for return of the seized vehicle pending a final decision of the criminal case

Data protection rules may be refined further to protect children: Vaishnaw

The government issued draft DPDP Rules 2025 on January 3 and these are open for public consultation till February 18, 2024

SC collegium recommends Patna HC CJ K Vinod Chandran as top court judge

He has served as a judge of the high court for more than 11 years and as a chief justice of a big high court for more than a year

RBI announces names of winners of 3rd edition of Global Hackathon

The 28 finalists presented their solutions to an independent jury which selected the winners based on several parameters, including comprehensiveness, innovation, feasibility, scalability, compliance

HMPV cases in India highlights: Health Secretary urges states to raise public awareness on HMPV

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Ruthless intensity behind Feb 2020 riots: Delhi Police opposes bail pleas

Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam and others were booked under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) for allegedly being the "masterminds" of the February 2020 riots

Same-sex marriage: 5-judge SC bench to consider review pleas on January 9

A five-judge Constitution bench led by then CJI Chandrachud on October 17, 2024, refused to accord legal backing to same-sex marriages and held there was "no unqualified right" to marriage

Chh'garh PWD suspends registration of contractor held in scribe murder case

Suresh Chandrakar, who was absconding since the murder came to light on January 3, was arrested by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) from Hyderabad on Sunday night

Bhashini-enabled e-Shram portal now available in all 22 scheduled languages

The minister urged all unorganised workers to register on the e-Shram portal to avail the benefit of various government schemes designed to support their welfare, livelihood and well-being

Culture of VIP darshan in temples must be stopped: Vice President Dhankar

He also called upon the people to rise above the politics of disruption and help the country reach its objective of a developed India by 2047