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Think smart to drive out of traffic chaos

Chandigarh has a population of 12 lakh and 15 lakh registered vehicles, making it the city with the highest density of vehicles per household in the country. Add to this, 2 lakh vehicles that enter the city on inter-state routes daily.

At Least 70 Die In Nigeria As Fuel Truck Explodes

A petrol tanker truck exploded after flipping over in central Nigeria on Saturday, killing 70 people who had gathered to take the spilt fuel, the national road safety authority said.

Hit-and-run mishaps claim two lives in Mohali, Chandigarh

Two persons lost their lives in separate hit-and-run accidents in Mohali and Chandigarh, said police.

Microsoft-OpenAI Partnership Raises Antitrust Concerns: FTC

Microsoft Corp.'s $13 billion investment in OpenAI raises concerns that the tech giant could extend its dominance in cloud computing into the nascent artificial intelligence market, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said in a report released on Friday.

'Fight for justice to go on': Doc's family hails verdict

The parents and colleagues of the 31-year-old resident doctor who was raped and murdered at the West Bengal government-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata welcomed the conviction of prime accused Sanjay Roy by a city court on Saturday, but said they are still awaiting others involved in the crime to be arrested and punished.

AAP pledges to extend free utilities scheme to tenants

Fresh promises ahead of polls

Profitable From Day 1: Fateh Makes Sonu The New Bankable Star

In a landscape where box-office hits often rely on huge budgets and top-tier stars, Sonu Sood's Fateh has rewritten the playbook, establishing him as a new bankable star in the country.

AI-generated love: Fake connections steal hearts and money

As more and more cases of catfishing and digital scams come forward, one in particular has avid daters worrying – deepfake love interests.

Chill deepens as night temp drops to 6.5°C

The winter chill tightened its grip on the city with the minimum temperature plummeting by four notches on the intervening night between Thursday and Friday.

I knew nobody could beat me in the last lap: Distance runner Mo Farah

The faint murmur inside the conference room eased as the large screen came to life. A video played back memories of Mo Farah's greatest athletics achievements.

26-Year-Old Man Jumps to Death From Seventh Floor in Sec 88

A 26-year-old man allegedly ended his life by jumping from the seventh floor of Purab Premium Apartments in Sector 88 on Thursday night.

Looking To Surrender Insurance Policies, Retired Colonel Loses ₹4L

A 68-year-old retired Colonel was duped of ₹4 lakh by an unknown person claiming to be from the insurance ombudsman office.

'Only revdis, no clear vision': Kejriwal on BJP manifesto

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal on Friday claimed that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has \"no vision\" for Delhi, accusing the BJP of contesting the upcoming elections based on his party's guarantees.

Top court directs UP, Hry to impose ban on firecrackers

Terming the rising air pollution a \"drastic\" problem, the Supreme Court on Friday said the measures that are needed to deal with it should also be \"drastic\" and asked the Uttar Pradesh and Haryana governments to impose a complete ban on firecrackers in their areas falling under the National Capital Region.

Security forces launch search ops in Kathua, security beefed up

The security forces launched a search operation following reports of suspected movement in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district on Friday, people familiar with the development said.

Kangana Ranaut as the late Indira Gandhi makes this political drama bearable

I walked inside the theatre to watch Emergency, and that prosthetic nose on Kangana Ranaut's face, trying to help her look like the late Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi—combined with the involuntary facial twitches—made it clear, this is going to be a 'caricaturish' portrayal.

Nat'l Games: AFI's race walk snub jolts hosts Uttarakhand

Race walking is one of the few good medal-winning events for the National Games hosts Uttarakhand, but it has surprisingly been left out of the athletics programme.

Stir by PGIMS contract staff enters fifth day

The contractual class 4 employees of the Post-graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (PGIMS) here continued their protest for the fifth consecutive day.

Hold demand survey: Chief secy to CHB

Already in choppy waters, the Sector 53 general housing scheme is mired in more uncertainty as UT chief secretary Rajeev Verma, who is also the chairman of the Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB), has asked the board officers to conduct a fresh demand survey for the scheme.

60-year-old dies, Rajouri illness toll mounts to 15

Policemen inspect pesticide and chemist shops in the area to investigate possibility of poisoning

I FEED OFF OF MY SCREEN PARTNERS' ENERGY WHILE ACTING: JULIA

Although actor Julia Garner is known for her roles in the television drama Ozark and the web miniseries, Inventing Anna (2022), she has always longed to headline a big-screen adventure.

Hammer-Wielding Man Loots Gold Worth ₹12L

In a brazen daylight robbery, a man made off with 15 tolas of gold chains after threatening a jewellery shop owner with a hammer in Shiv Shakti Market, Nayagaon, on Thursday afternoon.

Two Arrested For Killing Man In Hansi

Hansi police on Friday claimed to have solved the mystery of a blind murder that took place four days ago with the arrest of two persons.

Set Target To Recharge Groundwater In 500 Villages: Haryana CM

Expressing concern over the falling groundwater level, Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini has said that a target of recharging groundwater of 500 villages within the stipulated period should be set.

European Union Deepens Probe Into X After Musk's Outbursts

The European Union on Friday demanded X provide more details about its algorithms as part of its wide-ranging probe into the platform, as Elon Musk's outbursts on European politics ramp up pressure for the bloc to act.

Cops Trace Four Missing Boys In Sangrur

Four boys, aged between 12 and 13 years, who went missing from their houses in Sangrur on January 13 were traced to Sriganganagar in neighbouring Rajasthan, police said on Friday.

No Screening of Kangana's Film 'Emergency' in Punjab

SGPC and several Sikh bodies held protests against the movie outside cinemas, multiplexes and malls in the state

India's Forex Reserves Hit 10-Month Low of $625.87 Billion

India's foreign exchange reserves extended their losing streak for a sixth straight week and stood at a 10-month low of $625.87 billion as of January 10, data from the Reserve Bank of India showed on Friday.

IMF Keeps India's GDP Growth Outlook at 6.5%

Growth in India is projected to soften to 6.5% in FY25, reflecting a slowdown in investment, weak manufacturing growth. World Bank

34-Year-Old Biker Killed in Mohali Hit-and-Run

A 34-year-old man was killed after a speeding car collided with his motorcycle and drove off near Cheema Boilers Chowk in Industrial Area on Airport Road on Friday.