Himachal Pradesh snow: Shimla, Manali turn white on Christmas; 4 dead, roads closed, tourist influx goes up
While people are getting to experience ‘white Christmas’ in Shimla, Manali and other tourist hubs of Himachal, snowfall has led to closure of over 200 roads. Tourist hubs such as Shimla and Manali in the hill state of Himachal Pradesh have turned into a white wonderland, so have parts of Jammu and Kashmir
Centre ends ‘no-detention policy’ for Classes 5, 8 students; Tamil Nadu says won’t scrap it
Tamil Nadu education minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi called the Centre’s decision “a stumbling block” for students from the underprivileged section. The Tamil Nadu government has clarified that the Union government’s decision to do away with the ‘no detention policy’ for students of Classes 5 and 8 will not apply in state-run schoolsMinister for
Crippling IAF gaps force government to set up panel for new road map
India’s security landscape is evolving rapidly, yet the Indian Air Force (IAF) continues to grapple with significant operational gaps. Faced with a shortfall in resources and an increasing need for modernization, the government has taken a decisive step by forming a high-level panel to draft a comprehensive road map for addressing
Parliament scuffle: FIR against Rahul Gandhi transferred to Delhi Police Crime Branch
The Delhi police registered an FIR against Rahul Gandhi accusing him of “physical assault and incitement” during a scuffle inside the Parliament premises. The Delhi Police on Friday transferred the case against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for allegedly pushing and injuring BJP MPs during the scuffle in the Parliament premises to
Mumbai boat accident: Thirteen dead after naval vessel hits passenger ferry
MUMBAI, Dec 18 (Reuters) — At least 13 people died when an Indian naval boat collided with a passenger ferry with more than 100 passengers which then capsized off the coast of financial capital Mumbai on Wednesday, officials said. The navy said 99 people were rescued with efforts ongoing for others. “An
Maharashtra cabinet expansion: Upset MLAs, govt’s reassurance & CM’s ‘audit’ plan
The 10-day-old BJP-led Mahayuti ministry in Maharashtra saw its first expansion in Nagpur Sunday, with 39 ministers being sworn in, taking its strength to 42 Maharashtra Governor C. P. Radhakrishnan, state Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Dy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde, Ajit Pawar and others during the swearing-in ceremony of the ministers
Decode Politics: With Centre set to introduce ‘One Nation, One Election’ Bills in Parliament, what’s next
The Ram Nath Kovind Committee, which the Narendra Modi government set up in 2023 to suggest how elections to the Lok Sabha, Assemblies, and municipalities could be held simultaneously, suggested a roadmap in its report in March. Once “One Nation, One Election” becomes a reality, say in 2029, if the Lok Sabha
Over 40 Delhi Schools Get Bomb Threat, Students Sent Back
DPS RK Puram and GD Goenka School in Paschim Vihar are among the 44 schools that received a bomb threat, prompting action. Over 40 Delhi schools received a bomb threat on Monday morning. DPS RK Puram and GD Goenka School in Paschim Vihar are among the 44 schools that received a threat,
Leave At The Earliest”: India’s Midnight Advisory Over Grave Situation In Syria
Syria Crisis: New Delhi’s urgent notification also stated that “Those who can, are advised to leave (Syria) by the earliest available commercial flights.” For those who cannot, the advisory asked them to “observe utmost precaution about their safety and restrict their movements to the minimum.” A bullet-riddled portrait of Syrian President
Farmers’ ‘Dilli Chalo’ march to Parliament today, city braces for jams again
Farmers will resume their ‘Dilli Chalo’ march from the Punjab-Haryana Shambhu border, over a host of demands, including a legal guarantee for MSP. Tight security and heavy barricading are in place at the borders near Delhi in view of the protest In Short · Tight security at Punjab-Haryana borders as farmers to resume march