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Prashant Kishor booked over BPSC protest

Former political strategist and Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor on Thursday began an indefinite hunger strike at the historic Gandhi Maidan in Patna to press the demand for the cancellation and fresh conduct of Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) prelims exam.

Man can't claim ownership of wife's body: HC

Respecting a woman's bodily autonomy is not just a legal obligation but also a moral imperative of husband: Court

TMC Leader Gunned Down

Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Dulal Sarkar was shot dead at Malda district in West Bengal on Thursday morning, police said, adding that two suspects have been arrested in connection with the incident.

Can't Cancel Deal With Adani Sans Evidence, Asserts Naidu

Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu has said his government cannot unilaterally cancel solar power purchase agreements signed by the previous administration, despite a US federal bribery indictment against billionaire Gautam Adani and his company over allegations connected to the contract.

New Kerala, Bihar governors take oath

RJD president Lalu Prasad's remarks that doors of the opposition INDIA bloc are open for Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar triggered speculations in the state, which will go to the assembly polls later this year, even as the JD(U) leader on Thursday attempted to downplay Prasad's offer.

DRDO to play key role to make military advanced: Rajnath

A day after India declared 2025 as the year of defence reforms with an aim to transform the military into a technologically advanced force, defence minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) will play a \"crucial role\" in achieving the set objectives.

Right to property is constitutional, human right: SC

A PERSON CANNOT BE DEPRIVED OF THEIR PROPERTY WITHOUT COMPENSATION BEING PAID, THE TOP COURT SAID

CJI-LED BENCH TO HEAR BHOJSHALA SURVEY PETITION

The Supreme Court on Thursday tagged All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief and parliamentarian Asaduddin Owaisi's petition with a series of cases, some challenging the validity of the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991, and others advocating for its strict enforcement.

Tribunals can restore property to abandoned parents, says SC

The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that tribunals constituted under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, are empowered to order the restoration of property to parents if their children fail to fulfil their obligation of care.

Anna Varsity Sexual Assault Case Is Being Politicised: HC Judge

The Madras high court on Thursday said the case of sexual assault of an engineering student at Anna University last month was being politicised with those protesting lacking any genuine concerns for women's safety.

Three Jammu Youngsters Found Dead at Guest House

A total of three youngsters from Jammu who had gone to celebrate New Year at Bhaderwah in Doda district were found dead in a guest house, officials said on Thursday.

Art 370 sowed seeds of separatism: Shah

Article 370 sowed the \"seeds of separatism\" in the Kashmir Valley and spread a \"myth that Kashmir's association and India\" is temporary, Union home minister Amit Shah said on Thursday.

Dy SP-led SIT Takes Up Probe Into Hotel Manager's Killing

A special investigation team (SIT) has been constituted to investigate the killing of a hotel's general manager during a brawl involving two police personnel at Banikhet near Dalhousie in Himachal's Chamba district, officials aware of the developments said.

Struggles to strength, a happier you in 2025

\"I'm enjoying, Bua. I'm playing right now,\" exclaimed my five-year-old niece on her birthday when I called to wish her.

Dual centres of power not to anyone's advantage: Omar

During a presser in Srinagar, CM says while there have been differences of opinion on some issues', there was no confrontation with the Raj Bhawan

Nephew arrested for Solan school chairperson's murder

The Solan police cracked the murder of KTS School chairperson with the arrest of this nephew, officials said.

SC bats for permanent infra for J&K CAT

The Supreme Court on Thursday batted for a permanent building, along with permanent staff, for the Jammu and Kashmir Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), saying it will be prudent for the government not to deploy outsourced staff in judicial and quasi-judicial bodies.

Fresh snow in parts of Kashmir; more likely over next three days

Many parts of the Valley, especially northern Kashmir, witnessed fresh snowfall on Thursday and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted moderate to heavy snowfall over the next three days.

Former dy CM Gupta, J&K BJP chief vacate ministerial bungalows

After being pulled up by the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh high court, Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) J&K unit chief Sat Sharma and former deputy chief minister Kavinder Gupta have vacated official bungalows, officials said.

Rise of ice hockey in Leh, in times of an unwanted thaw

In the chilly winter of Ladakh, a game of ice hockey can feel like a warm hug. As the temperatures dip and the lakes freeze, the locals pour water to firm up the surface more and play on them.

Cong, BJP Spar Over Naming of College After VD Savarkar

The Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) clashed over the central government's decision to name a Delhi University (DU) college after Hindutva idol Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi set to lay the foundation stone on Friday.

21 Candidates From K'Shetra In Fray For Hry Gurudwara Body Polls

As many as 21 candidates from Kurukshetra are in the fray for the Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (HSGMC) elections slated to be held on January 19, officials said on Thursday.

Woman kills twins, dies by suicide: Police

BARMER: A 38-year-old woman allegedly killed her one-year-old twin sons and later died by suicide on Tuesday at Shivganj town in Rajasthan's Sirohi district, police said on Wednesday.

Five Suspended For Graft In Panipat's Israna: Minister

Haryana development and panchayat minister Krishan Panwar on Thursday said that five officials including a block development and panchayat officer (BDPO)-rank officer in Panipat were suspended from service for their alleged involvement in corrupt activities.

Railways to Set Up Jammu Division

The Union railway ministry will set up a new division with headquarters at Jammu under the Northern Railway Zone by reorganising the Firozpur division.

Group attacks Nuh police team during mining check

Unchecked mining in the Aravallis, despite a Supreme Court ban, took a turn for the worse on Wednesday when a rockfall in Pichopa Kalan village of Charkhi Dadri district fell atop a parked vehicle and severely injured its driver, Subhash Singh, who is a resident of the village.

HC-appointed commissioners take stock of Ggm's sanitation practices

Punjab and Haryana high court-appointed officers on Thursday inspected Gurugram's sanitation system, through visits to multiple areas, meetings with residents' welfare associations (RWAs), evaluation of sanitation practices, waste management assessment and analysis of bulk waste generators (BWGs).

College Principal Refutes Allegations of Harassment Over Fee

A day after the Bhiwani police arrested the 25-year-old man in connection with the death of a 22-year-old Dalit woman student, who allegedly committed suicide on December 24 after reportedly being denied permission to appear in the exam over unpaid fee, the college principal Sarita (who goes by her first name) on Thursday appeared before the media for the first time and turned down the allegations saying that the college had not demanded any fee from the deceased.

Will Address Key Issues in Upcoming Budget: Saini

Says budget to reflect collective aspirations and priorities, govt aims to address needs of every citizen

Nuh SI Held for Taking ₹1-lakh Bribe

Haryana's anti-corruption bureau (ACB) on Thursday arrested sub-inspector (SI) Yashpal, in-charge of the economic offences wing (EOW) of Nuh district, red-handed while allegedly receiving ₹1 lakh bribe in Gurugram.