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BSF to launch 'operation Sard Hawa' along Jammu, Rajasthan border

The Border Security Force (BSF) will soon launch 'operation 'Sard Hawa' (cold wind) at its formidable terrains of the Kashmir frontier and the vital security posts of Jammu as well as vast desert stretches of Rajasthan along the challenging India-Pakistan border and the Line of Control (LC) aimed at foiling potenyial infiltration efforts by taking advantage of the reduced visibility caused by the dense winter fog.

2025-12-30T09:24:30.164798+00:00 IST

Kerala: Tiger falls into well in Pathanamthitta

A quiet morning in Villunnippara turned into a scene of panic after a tiger fell into a domestic well at a local residence in the wee hours of Monday. Neighbours were alerted by a loud splash from the well. Upon investigating the noise, they spotted the tiger struggling in the water.

2025-12-30T09:14:36.984983+00:00 IST

Gandhi family arrives in Ranthambore for New Year break

Members of the Gandhi family, including Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, her husband Robert Vadra, and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, have arrived in Ranthambore, according to sources.

2025-12-30T09:10:46.119689+00:00 IST

PIL in SC over Tripura students' murder in Dehradun flags gap in criminal law on racial attacks against citizens from NE

Following the tragic murder of a 24-year-old MBA student from Tripura in Dehradun, a public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Supreme Court flagging lacunae in our criminal laws to recognise racially charged violence against Indians from north-eastern states.

2025-12-30T08:53:29.186169+00:00 IST

Seven confirmed dead and 12 injured in Almora bus accident

The death toll from the bus accident in the Bhikiyasain area of Almora has risen to seven. Rescue officials confirmed that 12 other passengers sustained various injuries when the vehicle plunged into a gorge, and they are currently receiving emergency medical treatment.

2025-12-30T08:22:38.479906+00:00 IST

Union Minister Sarbanda Sonowal lauds Jyoti-Bishnu inauguration

The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal, joined Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, as the Union Home Minister, Amit Shah inaugurated the Jyoti-Bishnu International Cultural Complex, the biggest such auditorium in the whole of Northeast in Guwahati on Monday.

2025-12-30T08:20:58.794699+00:00 IST

PM Modi condoles the loss of lives in Almora bus accident

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives in the Almora bus mishap, in which a bus fell into a deep gorge, leaving six to seven people dead.

2025-12-30T08:02:32.381156+00:00 IST

Indian Level II Plus Hospital honoured for bravery and commitment

Reinforcing India's enduring commitment to United Nations peacekeeping and its standing as a credible security partner, the India Level II Plus Hospital (earlier India Level III Hospital) deployed with United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo )(MONUSCO) has been conferred the Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of MONUSCO Unit Appreciation for exemplary professionalism, operational resilience and outstanding contribution to the Mission mandate.

2025-12-30T07:58:24.291253+00:00 IST

Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury flags violence against migrant workers

Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Tuesday alleged violence against migrant workers hailing from West Bengal, calling for sensitisation towards the "plight of migrants."

2025-12-30T07:47:25.923581+00:00 IST

Security officials deployed near Sambhal's Shahi Jama Masjid

The security officials, including the Rapid Response Force and police personnel, have been deployed near Sambhal's Shahi Jama Masjid as the district administration is set to take action on Tuesday to clear illegal encroachments near the mosque's cemetery.

2025-12-30T07:32:39.121718+00:00 IST

Tourism in Pink City hits record as thousands flock for New Year

Rajasthan is experiencing a surge in visitors as tourists flock to the state capital, Jaipur, and other iconic destinations to welcome the New Year 2026. Driven by the winter vacation season, a record number of domestic and international travellers are filling up hotels and heritage sites, providing a significant boost to the local tourism industry.

2025-12-30T07:31:39.452590+00:00 IST

Kerala BJP chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar slams DK Shivakumar

Kerala BJP chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Tuesday launched a scathing attack against Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, over the Congress leader's remarks against people of Kerala amid the Kogilu encroachment eviction row.

2025-12-30T07:12:26.636661+00:00 IST

MHA assigns additional charge of NIA chief to Rakesh Aggarwal

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has assigned the additional charge of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) Director General to senior IPS officer Rakesh Aggarwal following the premature repatriation of the incumbent DG, Sadanand Vasant Date, to his parent cadre.

2025-12-30T07:11:43.974311+00:00 IST

Tourists pay tribute at Shaheed Marg in Pahalgam

Tourists visiting Pahalgam are paying homage at Shaheed Marg, a memorial built in memory of the 26 people who lost their lives in a terrorist attack at Baisaran Valley on April 22, 2025.

2025-12-30T07:10:59.151751+00:00 IST

Preliminary probe in Anjel Chakma's murder says no evidence of...

Speaking with ANI, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Dehradun Ajay Singh rejected the allegations of delay in filing an FIR. He said that the complaint was registered 24 hours after the incident.

2025-12-30T06:51:49.566132+00:00 IST

Union Civil Aviation Minister inaugurates DHRUV-NG in Bengaluru

Naidu also flagged off the inaugural flight of the Advanced Light Helicopter, Dhruv-NG, a civil variant of the indigenous helicopter showcased by HAL at the 2025 Aero India show.

2025-12-30T06:17:22.113086+00:00 IST

At least six dead as passenger bus falls into a deep gorge

A bus carrying passengers plunged into a deep gorge near Bhikiyasain in Almora district, causing several fatalities. Emergency responders, including the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and local police, are currently on-site conducting rescue operations to assist trapped passengers. Almora SSP Devendra Pincha said, "Rescue teams have been dispatched to the spot. There are reports of some fatalities."

2025-12-30T06:13:43.473320+00:00 IST

Multiple vehicles collide amid dense fog in Haryana’s Bahalgarh

Multiple vehicles collided on the Delhi-Sonipat road near Bahalgarh in Haryana amid dense fog conditions on Monday, officials said. The incident left one or two people injured.

2025-12-30T05:59:40.957307+00:00 IST

Telangana govt reorganises police administration

The Telangana government has reorganised the police administration and constituted four new Police Commissionerates, excluding Bhongir district from the commissionerates' jurisdiction.

2025-12-30T05:44:11.214763+00:00 IST

PM Modi remembers Netaji Bose hoisting tricolour in Port Blair

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday remembered that Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose had hoisted the tricolour for the first time in Port Blair in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on December 30, 1943.

2025-12-30T05:38:54.194962+00:00 IST

Delhi Court acquits former MLA’s son in rape case

A sessions court at Tis Hazari Courts has acquitted Manjeet Kharab, son of former MLA Ranbir Kharab, of all charges in a rape and criminal intimidation case, holding that the prosecution failed to prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt.

2025-12-30T05:35:10.775633+00:00 IST