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Sarpanch murder: Dhananjay, Pankaja should resign, says activist Damania

Talking to a news channel on Monday, Damania claimed that Munde cousins very well know Walmik Karad, an accused in an extortion case linked to the sarpanch's murder

Delhi Police enforces traffic restriction, to bolster security for New Year

Additionally, staff will be deployed at 14 points at the India Gate where restrictions will be imposed to prevent overcrowding in the area

High security in Mumbai on New Year's eve, over 14,000 personnel deployed

Large gatherings are expected at prominent places in the city, including Gateway of India, Marine Drive, Girgaon Chowpatty, Bandra Bandstand, Juhu and Versova beaches

Farmers protest: SC defers hearing on shifting Dallewal to hospital

Earlier on December 28, the top court came down heavily on the Punjab government for not shifting Dallewal to a hospital even as it doubted the intention of the agitating farmers

India attempts first space docking for lunar missions, eyes elite club

The initial docking attempt could take place by Jan. 7, S. Somanath, chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation, said in an address after the launch on Monday

CM Naidu unveils Swarna Andhra Vision 2047, prioritises water security

Andhra CM Naidu further stated that 90 per cent of irrigation projects, including the Somasila project, were initiated and completed during the Telugu Desam Party's (TDP) tenure

New Year's Eve 2024: Over 20,000 cops to watch over celebrations in Delhi

Delhi Police has reportedly announced strong security plans for New Year's eve, deploying close to 20,000 police and paramilitary officers to maintain law and order amid celebrations

Manipur in 2024: Chaos, ethnic violence, protests reigned supreme

Once known for its cultural harmony, the state now faces deepening divisions, with thousands displaced and communities living in constant fear, as tensions show no signs of easing

Anna University sexual assault case: SIT probe and FIR leak spark outrage

The Anna University sexual assault case has sparked protests and a SIT probe, with Madras HC directing Rs 25 lakh compensation for the survivor, while an FIR leak raises privacy concerns

Army officer assaulted at Kochi NCC camp over 'food poisoning', 2 arrested

The accused duo entered the college premises on the night of December 23, threatened, and attacked Lieutenant Colonel Karneyil Singh, the administrative officer of the 21 Kerala NCC Battalion

T'gana in 2024: Caste survey begins, Allu Arjun in soup over fatal stampede

The 'historic' comprehensive socio-economic, employment, political and caste survey, an election promise of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, got underway on November 6

Govt declares Wayanad tragedy severe disaster, Priyanka Gandhi welcomes it

On December 5, Priyanka Gandhi, along with Kerala MPs, met Union Home Minister Amit Shah to press for immediate relief measures for those affected by the landslide

SpaDex will prove useful for future assignments: Isro project director

He further said that docking remains mandatory for human missions as well, on occasions when there is a need to attach to an international space station

Indian-origin 'unsung heroes' on King Charles' 2025 New Year Honours List

Ranil Malcolm Jayawardena, a Conservative member of Parliament of Sri Lankan and Indian heritage, has been conferred a Knighthood for political and public service

CM Fadnavis asks transport department to use AI for road safety measures

Fadnavis also directed them to enforce policies for scrapping all vehicles above 15 years of age, a release issued by the Chief Minister's Office said

Delhi LG advises AAP govt to raise ASHA workers' stipend to Rs 9,000

This missive comes after, Saxena interacted with a delegation of ASHA and Aangwadi Workers, who met the LG on Monday at Raj Niwas and brought to his notice that their stipends had not been revised

After a brief respite, Delhi's air quality turns 'poor' on New Year's Eve

Thanks to the rain spells over the weekend, Delhi's average AQI this December was 294, making it the cleanest December since AQI monitoring began in 2015

Delhi struggles amid dense fog, cold wave conditions; IMD issues warnings

Cold wave to continue in Delhi-NCR with visibility issues because of dense to very dense fog conditions, as per the IMD warnings

India achieves space docking with indigenous system: Jitendra Singh

Taking to X, Singh said, India has become the fourth country to join the select league of nations to achieve space docking, through its own indigenously developed Bharatiya Docking System

Ramdev signs MoU with 3 FPOs to buy turmeric grown in UP's Bahraich

A senior official said that under the agreement, Ramdev will buy 50,000 tonnes of turmeric from Bahraich every year