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JKSA urges NHRC for probe into abuse of Kashmiri shawl sellers

In its letter to the NHRC Chairperson Justice V. Ramasubramanian, the association highlighted that over the past ten days alone, more than a dozen incidents targeting Kashmiri traders and students have been reported, reflecting a dangerous and persistent pattern rather than isolated occurrences.

2026-01-01T16:54:51.800103+00:00 IST

Sirsa highlights Delhi govt’s sustained multi-front war on air

Delhi achieved measurable strides in air quality in 2025, a reduction in PM 2.5 & PM10 levels, recording 79 days with AQI below 100, with 200 clean air days, the highest since 2018 and surpassing all prior years barring the COVID-impacted 2020.

2026-01-01T16:48:21.940734+00:00 IST

Haryana government orders senior IPS postings and transfers

According to the official order, Alok Mittal, IPS (HY:1991), currently serving as Director General, Prisons and Managing Director, Haryana Police Housing Corporation, has been entrusted with the additional charge of Commissioner, Haryana, Panchkula. The appointment has been made during Alok Kumar Roy's re-employment period.

2026-01-01T16:44:27.054266+00:00 IST

Delhi Police files chargesheet on Dhaula Kuan BMW accident case

The Delhi Police has filed a charge sheet in the Dhaula Kuan BMW Accident case. In this Accident, Navjot Singh, Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of Finance, was killed. A section related to the offence of attempt to culpable homicide not amounting to murder is invoked.

2026-01-01T16:24:04.178658+00:00 IST

Kerala CM urges newly elected local govts to focus on development

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan extended New Year greetings to the people and stated that the newly elected local self-government institutions have a critical role in shaping the State's development.

2026-01-01T16:08:28.415913+00:00 IST

COAS unveils Special Day Cover on Golden Jubilee

The Chief of Army Staff lauded the visionary intent behind the establishment of the Army Group Insurance Fund and appreciated its sustained efforts in adapting to available industry best practices while fulfilling the fiscal security needs of soldiers and their next of kin through innovative and reliable welfare-oriented solutions.

2026-01-01T16:07:16.277664+00:00 IST

Himachal: CM Sukhu visit Tara Devi temple

According to an official release, they also prayed for peace, happiness and prosperity for the people of the State. The Temple Committee honoured the Chief Minister on the occasion.

2026-01-01T16:01:28.894409+00:00 IST

CM Sukhu exchanges New Year greetings with Governor

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, along with his wife and MLA Kamlesh Thakur, on Thursday called on Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla and his wife Janaki Shukla at Lok Bhavan and exchanged New Year greetings.

2026-01-01T16:00:43.719574+00:00 IST

Uttarakhand CM approves irrigation projects worth Rs 160.54 crore

Under NABARD financing, the Chief Minister has approved the sanction of 16 irrigation schemes of the Irrigation Department across various districts, at a total cost of Rs 53.68 crore.

2026-01-01T15:52:41.100009+00:00 IST

Assam: CM Sarma shares progress of the anti-drugs campaign

The 'War against banned drugs and psychotropic substances' has been one of the most visible and impactful campaigns of the Assam police during this period.

2026-01-01T15:51:00.318659+00:00 IST

Ministry of Education appoints Prof Amrendra Kumar Das as Pro-Vic

This came after the Ministry of Education constituted an Enquiry Committee to inquire into all matters pertaining to the ongoing situation in Tezpur University, including the allegations levelled against the Vice-Chancellor.

2026-01-01T15:32:50.856245+00:00 IST

4 killed as car collides with truck near Bhootnath Bridge in Kull

At least four people lost their lives after a car collided with a truck near the Bhootnath Bridge in the Kullu police station area on Thursday, police said.

2026-01-01T15:20:16.633159+00:00 IST

Army organises New Year with children of Nirasoi Shishu Bhawan

In a heart-warming gesture reflecting the Indian Army's enduring commitment to society, Red Shield Division under the aegis of Spear Corps of the Indian Army organised New Year Celebration 2026 with children of Nirasoi Shishu Bhawan, Jorhat, the Indian Army said in a press release.

2026-01-01T15:11:30.878227+00:00 IST

Himachal LoP Jairam Thakur extends New Year greetings to Governor

Expressing his gratitude to all the people of the state for their New Year wishes, he said that the immense affection, good wishes, and heartfelt messages received from every corner of the state on the occasion of the New Year have deeply touched and overwhelmed him.

2026-01-01T15:05:07.046852+00:00 IST

"It must not replace real doctors": NMC Chairperson Dr Abhijat

NMC Chairperson and President of NBEMS, Dr Abhijat Sheth shared his views on AI and its integration into medical science. He cautioned about over-dependency on Artificial intelligence for students, but maintained that it is undoubtedly a prominent inclusion into healthcare and that "its importance cannot be understated"

2026-01-01T15:04:02.110827+00:00 IST

NHRC takes suo motu cognisance of Indore water contamination deat

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report that at least seven people died and more than 40 others fell ill after consuming contaminated water in the Bhagirathpura area of Indore district, Madhya Pradesh, according to a release by the National Human Rights Commission.

2026-01-01T15:03:38.159986+00:00 IST

PM Modi to inaugurate grand international exposition on Bhagwan B

According to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), the Exposition brings together, for the first time, the Piprahwa relics repatriated after more than a century with authentic relics and archaeological materials from Piprahwa that are preserved in the collections of the National Museum, New Delhi, and the Indian Museum, Kolkata.

2026-01-01T14:59:38.712445+00:00 IST

VHP urges UN intervention

Reacting to the recent incidents of violence against Hindus in Bangladesh, Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) spokesperson Vinod Bansal stated that a report suggested that over 300 Hindus and other minorities were killed under the Yunus government.

2026-01-01T14:49:56.278270+00:00 IST

HP: CM Sukhu outlines vision for a ‘Self-Reliant Himachal’ on NY

He emphasised the need to promote high-tech industries to create more jobs.

2026-01-01T14:45:56.519591+00:00 IST

Guwahati Airport witnesses highest-ever passenger traffic

With a significant surge in domestic and international travel, the Airport successfully handled 7.01 million passengers (3.5 million domestic passenger arrivals and 3.4 million domestic passenger departures).

2026-01-01T14:45:05.748605+00:00 IST