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Kashmir Reels Under Subzero Temperatures

Gulmarg and Pahalgam in Kashmir continued to experience severe subzero temperatures while the rest of the Valley saw slight relief from the cold wave, officials said on Sunday.

MMS Memorial: Cong Accuses Govt of Having 'Hidden Agenda'

It should be explained why the government is showing such disrespect to a great leader K C VENUGOPAL, AICC general secretary

Manipur Govt to Hand Probe of Missing Man to CBI, Says CM Singh

Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh on Saturday said the case of 56-year-old Laishram Kamalbabu, who allegedly went missing from the Army camp at Leimakhong on November 25, would be handed over to the CBI.

Cops: Two Dead After Inhaling 'Angithi' Smoke

A married couple was found dead in their home at Shaheed Nagar Colony in Pali district on Sunday morning, police said, adding that they suspect it to be a case of suffocation caused by smoke from an angithi (coal-fired heater).

Early Hearing Tests May Yield Better Cochlear Implant Results: Dy CM

Deputy chief minister Diya Kumari on Sunday stressed the importance of conducting hearing tests immediately after birth to ensure the best possible outcomes from cochlear implants.

Gehlot Criticises BJP's Move to Annul 9 Districts

More number of districts can be carved out in Rajasthan as per need, former chief minister Ashok Gehlot said on Sunday, a day after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led state government annulled at least nine of the 17 new districts that he had formed during his tenure in August last year.

Massive Protests Erupt As Govt Dissolves Distts

A day after the BJP-led Rajasthan government annulled at least nine new districts and three divisions formed by the previous Congress government, local residents and Congress leaders took part in massive protests across the regions.

Series of man-animal conflicts, steps to boost wildlife mark '24

As 2024 draws to an end, the wildlife sector in Rajasthan witnessed a year marked by both tragedy and progress.

Ardha Kumbh in Barmer to See over a million devotees: Officials

The much-anticipated \"Ardha Kumbh Suinya Mela\" will be held in the Chohtan region of Barmer on Monday, after a seven-year hiatus.

Nitish Reddy: The story of sacrifices made by a middle-class family

Nitish Reddy loves his tattoos like most 21-year-olds do, and one on his ankle is a picture of 'Achilles' Heel'.

Anuv Jain on collab with AP Dhillon: Super excited, cannot wait for people to hear it

Singer-songwriter Anuv Jain is thrilled about his upcoming collaboration with rapper-singer AP Dhillon, which is set to release next year.

Gutsy Reddy's maiden ton keeps India afloat

Nitish Reddy, an unknown entity in red-ball cricket before the start of the Border-Gavaskar series, virtually bailed India out with his dogged maiden Test century here on Saturday, severely denting Australia's hopes of winning the Boxing Day contest.

Sabalenka Enjoying 'Chilled' Rivalry With Swiatek

Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka says she and key rival Iga Swiatek have developed a \"chilled\" relationship off court in contrast to their fierce battles on the big stage.

Nitish will remember this forever, says Washington

Washington Sundar has known Nitish Reddy as a \"mentally strong man\" whose philosophy in life is to give his 120 percent, be it on the field or off it.

Carlsen Disqualified From World Chess Meet For Violating Dress Code

Five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen was first fined and then disqualified from the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship here for his refusal to comply with the FIDE's dress code after turning up in jeans here.

Trump Asks US Top Court To Pause Law Threatening TikTok Ban

President-elect Donald Trump thrust himself into the high-stakes fight over the fate of TikTok in the US by urging the Supreme Court to pause a law that would ban the social media platform if it isn't sold by its Chinese parent company.

Undersea cable cut was wake-up call: Germany

Germany said on Saturday the suspected sabotage of an undersea power cable linking Finland and Estonia this week was a \"wake-up call\" that demanded new EU sanctions against Russia's \"shadow fleet\".

Bird Flu Virus Likely Mutated in a Louisiana Patient: CDC

A genetic analysis suggests the bird flu virus mutated inside a Louisiana patient who contracted the nation's first severe case of the illness, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said this week.

Well-Renowned Malian Religious Leader Abducted

An eminent religious leader has been abducted by armed men in Mali near the border with Mauritania, a security official and a source close to the family said, on Saturday.

Yoon Authorised 'Shooting' During Martial Law Bid: S. Korea Prosecutors

Yoon also urged Defence Chief Kwak Jong-keun to \"quickly enter\" the National Assembly since the quorum for the martial law to be lifted remained unmet

Gaza's last hospital shuts after Israeli raid, chief held: Officials

An Israeli military raid targeting Hamas militants has forced a major hospital in northern Gaza out of service and led to the detention of its director, the WHO and health officials said on Saturday.

Putin Apologises to Azeri President After Plane Crash

Russian President Vladimir Putin apologised to his Azerbaijani counterpart after an incident in Russian airspace that led to the crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines passenger aircraft on December 25, killing dozens.

Canada Ministers Meet Trump's Commerce Nominee To Avoid Tariffs

Two Canadian Cabinet ministers met with President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for commerce secretary at Mar-a-Lago, on Friday, as Canada tries to avoid sweeping tariffs when Trump takes office.

Singer of all the world, the world of Rafi 'Saheb'

Polite, unmistakably cultured, and endowed with creativity, my London-based friend Achala Sharma becomes uncharacteristically stern when someone refers to the great Indian singer, the late Mohammed Rafi (1924-1980), merely as Rafi.

Building the consensus for a net-zero economy

India's political economy needs to be prepared to manage the disruptions that are inevitable in this coming transition

The delightful, rude world of put-downs

Of the many things I admire, near the top would be the art of the witty insult or the elegant put-down.

Law on marital cruelty needs robust backing

The tragic death by suicide of techie Atul Subhash has sparked outrage and renewed calls to scrap or dilute Section 498A of the IPC, a provision designed to protect women from marital cruelty.

Village in Pakistan recalls fond memories of 'Mohna'

To the older residents of Gah Begal, a nondescript village 80km south of Pakistan's capital Islamabad, he was \"Mohna\", the bright and industrious kid who studied in the local Urdu-medium primary school before moving to Peshawar.

Assam remembers a diligent tenant, representative in Manmohan Singh

For 28 years, a two-room rented space in Sorumo-toria locality in Guwahati had the distinction of being the residence of Manmohan Singh, the 13th prime minister of India who died at 92 of age-related illnesses in New Delhi on Thursday.

EAM Meets Trump's NSA Pick; Discusses Bilateral Ties

External affairs minister (EAM) S Jaishankar met Congressman Michael Waltz, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for National Security Advisor, during which they had a wide-ranging conversation on the bilateral partnership between India and the US as well as current global issues.