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Shooter Kills 12 in Montenegro Town Rampage

A man shot dead 12 people in a rampage in a small town in Montenegro before dying from self-inflicted injuries early on Thursday, authorities said, in one of the tiny Balkan nation's worst mass killings.

10 People Wounded in NY Shooting

A group of men fired at least 30 gunshots into a crowd gathered outside a nightclub in New York's Queens on New Year's Day, injuring 10 people, police said.

Omar pushes for restoration of J&K's statehood

Chief minister of Jammu & Kashmir Omar Abdullah on Thursday said that the system of dual power centres in was to nobody's advantage, making a push once again for the restoration of statehood for a region that has been a Union territory since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019.

The battle to beat the heat

The warming levels reached in 2024 are a warning. The time for climate action is now

Why Delhi Is Building Bridges With The Gulf

The changing global landscape—marked by a perceived rebalancing with the US, Russia's setbacks in Syria, and a weaker Iran juxtaposed with a stronger Israel—offers new opportunities for India's ties with GCC

Filling the gaps in school education

The UDISE (Unified District Information System for Education)-Plus data on enrolment and drop-out in schools paints a sobering picture of school education in the country.

Urban renewal with street vendor haats

Indian cities face a multitude of challenges, and among them is the persistent issue of unregulated streets and street vending that demand better management and organisation.

ICJ's climate action ruling can send a strong message

After filing a strong objection to the underwhelming climate finance agreement at the 29th Conference of Parties (COP29) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, India again slammed developed countries for their lacklustre commitment to climate action at the Hague.

Centre unveils 'ONOS' scheme to facilitate access to research papers

THE ONE NATION ONE SUBSCRIPTION SCHEME AIMS AT IMPROVING THE R&D ECOSYSTEM IN THE COUNTRY

MHA Amends Rules in Model Prison Manual

The ministry of home affairs (MHA) has amended the model prison manual to address the issue of caste-based discrimination among inmates, officials aware of the matter said on Wednesday.

Navy Set to Bolster Posture in Indian Ocean with New Warships, Submarine

India's shipbuilding prowess and steps being taken to bolster its maritime posture in the vast Indian Ocean Region (IOR), where China is seeking to boost its influence, will be in sharp focus as the navy gets ready to commission three major combat platforms into service on January 15, officials aware of the development said on Wednesday.

Stamp duty collection 17% below annual target

While the fiscal deficit in the ongoing financial year 2024-25 is expected to widen, the revenue collection from stamp duty and registration has dipped compared to the cumulative collection in the past two years.

Right to property remains a constitutional right, rules SC

The Supreme Court on Thursday asserted that while the right to property is no longer a fundamental right under the Indian Constitution, it remains a constitutional right and a recognised human right.

BSF Letting Infiltrators Enter India: Mamata

The West Bengal CM Also Alleged That Goons Are Entering the State and Killing People

SC Pulls Up Centre for Inaction Over Ongoing Farmers' Protests

The Supreme Court on Thursday questioned the Union government for its lack of assurances to protesting farmers demanding systemic agricultural reforms and legal guarantees for Minimum Support Price (MSP).

NIA court convicts 28 in Kasganj's Chandan Gupta murder case

Two acquitted, quantum of punishment to be announced today

Survey report of Shahi Jama Masjid submitted in Chandausi Court

The court commissioner submitted his survey report in Chandausi Court in the Sambhal Jama Masjid-Harihar case on Thursday.

Over 7 Lakh Kalpwasis Expected During Mega Fair

With less than 15 days to go for the Mahakumbh-2025, workers raced to complete their tasks for the mega event even as the onset of a western disturbance led to mild showers and a drop in temperature in the past two days.

Give Medical, Probe Reports on Mukhtar Ansari's Death to His Son: SC to UP

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Uttar Pradesh authorities to provide medical and magisterial inquiry reports on the death of jailed gangster-politician Mukhtar Ansari on March 28, 2024.

31 Doctors To Get Recovery Notices For Violating Bond Conditions

The state government has decided to serve notice for recovery on 31 doctors who violated bond terms and failed to discharge their duty.

Moradabad man's liver burst, lungs punctured in attack, reveals autopsy

The post-mortem report of the man, who was lynched by a mob over suspicion of cow slaughter in west UP's Moradabad district in the early hours of Monday, revealed that he was brutally beaten and his lungs and liver were badly damaged in the incident, said senior police officials privy to the investigation on Wednesday.

Gas emission stops stepwell excavation, ASI to keep watch

The excavation of a historic stepwell in Sambhal was stopped on Wednesday after emission of gas when the second floor was being dug up, officials said.

Why Did Arshad Kill His Mother and Four Sisters?

A chilling 6:55-minute video has surfaced, featuring 24-year-old Arshad and his father, Mohammad Badruddin, confessing to the brutal murder of five family members—Arshad's mother and four sisters in the city.

Trapped in war: Eight Indians 'forced to fight for Russia Army'

What started as a hopeful journey for nine men from Azamgarh and Mau, lured by promises of high-paying security jobs in Russia, has turned into a harrowing ordeal.

BSF Allowing Infiltration in Bengal, Alleges CM Mamata

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday accused the Border Security Force of letting infiltrators from Bangladesh enter India and charged the BSF with trying to destabilise the state.

12 Killed in Montenegro Shooting Spree, Cornered Attacker Kills Self

Shock and dismay prevailed in Montenegro on Thursday after a gunman fatally shot 12 people, including two children, in the western town of Cetinje before killing himself.

SC questions Centre, raps Punjab on Dallewal health

THE BENCH ASKED THE CENTRE WHY IT CAN'T MAKE A STATEMENT TO DEFUSE THE CRISIS? IT ALSO CALLED 'INEFFECTIVE' THE PUNJAB GOVT'S HANDLING OF DALLEWAL HEALTH

Right To Property An Important Constitutional Right, Rules SC

The Supreme Court on Thursday asserted that while the right to property is no longer a fundamental right under the Indian Constitution, it remains a constitutional right and a recognised human right.

Navarro stunned by wildcard as Djokovic-Kyrgios run ends

Australian wildcard Kimberly Birrell stunned second seed Emma Navarro on Wednesday while the doubles act of Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios came to a shuddering halt at the Brisbane International.

From T20 push to WTC final, the Proteas story

South Africa cementing the World Test Championship final spot hasn't probably hit the right spot.