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Eminent Botanist K S Manilal Dies at the Age of 86

Renowned botanist and Padma Shri awardee K S Manilal, celebrated for translating the ancient Latin text Hortus Malabaricus into English and Malayalam, died following age-related ailments, people familiar said on Wednesday. He was 86.

'ONOS' unveiled for access to research articles

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

EAM Jaishankar Meets Qatar's PM, Discusses Bilateral Ties

External affairs minister S Jaishankar met Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on Wednesday to review bilateral ties and discuss regional issues.

New UGC Portal Unveiled for Top Doctoral Theses Work

The University Grants Commission (UGC) on Wednesday launched a portal, PhD Excellence Citation, where each university can nominate up to five doctoral theses, one each from five disciplines — sciences, engineering and technology, social sciences, Indian languages, and commerce and management — for recognition by the higher education body.

285 Drones Shot Down Along India-Pakistan Border Last Year

At least 285 drones carrying drugs and arms into India were shot down and recovered by the Border Security Force (BSF) at the India-Pakistan border last year, officials said on Wednesday.

Assam CM: Don't Encourage B'desh Hindus To Migrate

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said that Hindus in Bangladesh should not be encouraged to migrate to India and that they are handling the ongoing crisis in the neighbouring country in a \"mature way\".

On track to meet commitments: India assures in biennial update

India, home to nearly one-sixth of humanity, is on track to meet its climate commitments despite being one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, the country has told the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in its fourth biennial update.

Will not go against India: B'desh army

Bangladesh is dependent in many ways on India, an \"important neighbour\", and will not do anything that goes against New Delhi's strategic interests, Bangladesh Army chief Gen Waker-Uz-Zaman has said against the backdrop of strained ties between the two countries.

School students' enrolment dips by 3.7mn in 1 year: Edu ministry

Sharpest decline in student enrolment was observed at the secondary stage (Classes 9 to 12)

2025 to be 'year of reforms': Defence ministry in outlook

Defence ministry in outlook

MHA Amends Rules in Model Prison Manual

The Centre Made the Changes in Compliance With an SC Judgment Striking Down Rules that Perpetuate Caste Discrimination

U'khand, ITBP ink border tourism pact

Heli services are being expanded in the border area by U'khand Tourism Devp Board to promote tourism

95 Lakh Visited Vaishno Devi Shrine In 2024

A total of 94.83 lakh pilgrims paid obeisance at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi cave shrine in the year 2024, the second highest number in a decade.

Kejriwal writes to RSS, accuses BJP of voter roll 'manipulation'

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Wednesday stepped up its attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in an ongoing row over alleged manipulation of voters' list in a letter to Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) head Mohan Bhagwat, alleging \"open distribution of money\" by BJP leaders and questioning whether the RSS supported the BJP's efforts to cut votes of Dalits, poor, Purvanchali and slum dwellers on a large scale.

J&K CM to Hold First Press Conference After Assuming Charge

On Thursday, J&K chief minister Omar Abdullah is set to hold his first press interaction.

Four Construction Firm Workers Hurt in Attack by 'Masked Men'

Four employees of a construction company suffered minor injuries in an attack on a bus that was carrying them to a project site in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district on Wednesday, leading to the detention of eight people who are being interrogated, officials said.

3 Die in Road Mishap in Himachal's Theog

Three youths lost their lives on New Year's Eve after the vehicle they were travelling in rolled down a hill in Theog in Shimla district, police said on Wednesday.

32-Year-Old Dies After Gun Goes Off Accidentally

A 32-year-old, out hunting with his friends, was killed after a bullet hit him after the gun slipped from his friend's hand, police said on Wednesday.

Admin Releases 18 Samiti Leaders, Normalcy Returns as Markets Re-open

The government released 18 leaders of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sangharsh Samiti late on Tuesday evening and suspended work on ropeway project till amicable resolution of the concerns of various stakeholders.

Man Killed By Nephew Over 'Property Dispute'

A 62-year-old man was allegedly killed by his nephew over a 'property dispute' on Wednesday morning in Solan, said police.

Himachal to rename public admin institute after Dr Singh: CM Sukhu

Himachal Pradesh Institute of Public Administration (HIPA) in Shimla to be named after former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, announced chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu.

Musical Extravaganza Marks New Year Celebrations in Kashmir Valley

Like last year, the New Year ushered in celebrations and musical extravaganza at the iconic Lal Chowk in summer capital Srinagar and at some tourist resorts like Gulmarg.

Light rain, snowfall in parts of HP in coming days: IMD

Light snow is expected at scattered places from Wednesday evening to Thursday morning: MeT

Nuh Cops on High Alert After Alleged Blast by Mining Mafia

The Officials Said That There Is No Evidence of Illegal Mining in Haryana's Jurisdiction

Nuh cops on high alert after alleged blast by mining mafia

The officials said that there is no evidence of illegal mining in Haryana's jurisdiction

Police officers on civil posts being shifted, says Anil Vij

Energy minister Anil Vij on Wednesday said that police officers with civil postings in transport department, also held by him, are being transferred out.

Man, Parents Arrested for Pushing Woman to Death

A man and his parents were arrested for allegedly pushing his wife off the balcony of their four-storey residence in Sector 6, Gurugram, during a scuffle, police said on Wednesday.

Govt is fulfilling poll promises: CM Saini

Assuring that the steps are being taken to fulfil the promises made in the state assembly election \"sankalp patra\", Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday said that significant progress has already been achieved in implementing many polls promises.

India, Pak exchange lists of their prisoners

THE TWO SIDES ALSO EXCHANGED LISTS OF NUCLEAR INSTALLATIONS THAT CANNOT BE ATTACKED IN THE EVENT OF HOSTILITIES

Haryana Sets Deadlines for Delivery of Nine Public Health Services

The Haryana government has fixed deadlines for the delivery of nine services of the public health engineering department under the Right to Service Act.