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PM Modi to inaugurate development projects worth over Rs 12,200 crore in Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to launch and lay the foundation for major development projects in Delhi worth over Rs 12,200 crore. The projects include the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Namo Bharat corridor, Delhi Metro Phase-IV, and a new Central Ayurveda Research Institute building.

05 January,2025 11:46 AM IST
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Dense fog blankets Delhi for third day, 51 trains delayed

Delhi experienced its third consecutive foggy morning, leading to delays in 51 trains and near-zero visibility at major locations. The air quality remains in the 'very poor' category, with an AQI of 372, raising health concerns across the city.

05 January,2025 11:21 AM IST
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Privatisation doesn't guarantee quality education, govts need to spend more

On his WhatsApp channel, he said they discussed discuss "redefining success and reimagining education in India".

05 January,2025 09:04 AM IST | PTI
World News

Israeli airstrikes in Gaza kill at least 21, hospital workers say

And the Civil Defence, first responders affiliated with the Hamas-run government, said that an airstrike destroyed a residential area behind the Saraya complex in Gaza City, killing at least five people.

05 January,2025 09:03 AM IST | AP
World News

Biden honours Hillary Clinton, George Soros with Presidential Medal of Freedom

Due to scheduling conflict, Argentinian football star Lionel Messi could not be present in person at the White House to receive the award from the US president.

05 January,2025 09:03 AM IST | PTI
World News

Petition in NGT seek MP govt's assurance on safe disposal of Union Carbide waste

On Thursday, 337 tonnes of Union Carbide waste reached Pithampur from Bhopal for disposal following the MP High Court order.

05 January,2025 09:02 AM IST | PTI
India News

Mathura: ISKCON employee flees with temple money, receipt book

Temple PRO Ravi Lochan Das said Murlidhar Das' job was to collect the donated money and deposit it with the temple authorities time to time.

05 January,2025 09:02 AM IST | PTI
Opinion

Origin: Caste worldwide

Ava DuVernay’s Origin explores how the caste system enables racism against Blacks in the US, enabled Nazi Germany to perpetrate the Holocaust, and continues rampant in India

05 January,2025 08:09 AM IST | Meenakshi Shedde
Opinion

Protest to policy: How women drive change

A portrait of Indian women’s activism—from the fierce 1970s anti-rape protests in Mumbai to the digital shakti of #MeToo

05 January,2025 07:50 AM IST | Sumedha Raikar Mhatre
Opinion

Lead kindly light, 2,000 years on…

The eight-night feast of Hanukkah started on Christmas day—a special occurrence last witnessed in 2005. Jews across town recollect this “festival of lights” from their formative years

05 January,2025 07:43 AM IST | Meher Marfatia
Opinion

The bravest decision Taken!

Leaving out a player is hard enough, but to take a call to leave oneself out has to be…

05 January,2025 07:37 AM IST | Sunil Gavaskar
India News

Delhi man cons 700 women on dating apps using fake pics

“His primary targets were users of Bumble, Snapchat and WhatsApp,” the statement said.

05 January,2025 07:16 AM IST | Agencies
B’luru techie’s wife, in-laws get bail

B’luru techie’s wife, in-laws get bail

Subhash got married in 2019 after meeting Singhania on a matrimonial website. The couple had a son in 2020.

05 January,2025 07:16 AM IST | Bengaluru | Agencies
PM Modi, BJP cannot escape culpability for keeping Manipur on boil: Kharge

PM Modi, BJP cannot escape culpability for keeping Manipur on boil: Kharge

“The BJP is the matchstick which burnt Manipur!” he said in his post. He also shared a screengrab of a news report about the latest violence

05 January,2025 07:16 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
Data protection rules balance regulation & innovation: Vaishnaw

Data protection rules balance regulation & innovation: Vaishnaw

Final rules to be placed before Parliament in Monsoon Session; entities handling data digitally will get two years for compliance

05 January,2025 07:16 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
Jharkhand govt suspends classes till grade 8 from Jan 7-13 due to cold wave

Jharkhand govt suspends classes till grade 8 from Jan 7-13 due to cold wave

Jharkhand continues to reel under cold wave conditions with the mercury falling below 6 degrees Celsius in some parts

04 January,2025 11:10 PM IST | Ranchi | PTI
Encounter breaks out between security personnel and Naxalites in Chhattisgarh

Encounter breaks out between security personnel and Naxalites in Chhattisgarh

The gunfight started at around 6 pm in the forest of south Abujhmaad along the border of Narayanpur and Dantewada districts

04 January,2025 11:05 PM IST | Raipur | PTI
No need to worry over reports of massive flu outbreak: Kerala Health Minister

No need to worry over reports of massive flu outbreak: Kerala Health Minister

Kerala Health Minister Veena George said there have been no reports so far about any virus found in China that could become pandemic or spread rapidly to other regions

04 January,2025 06:57 PM IST | Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | PTI
Congress launches 'Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim, Jai Samvidhan' campaign

Congress launches 'Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim, Jai Samvidhan' campaign

Congress leader Pawan Khera said under the campaign, party leaders will organise 'Chaupals' in every district and tell people how the BJP-RSS has been insulting Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar and demeaning the Constitution for decades

04 January,2025 06:30 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
UP: over 1,200 night and temporary shelters set up across state

UP: over 1,200 night and temporary shelters set up across state

The shelters are equipped with all the necessary resources to help people stay warm during extreme cold

04 January,2025 05:10 PM IST | Lucknow | mid-day online correspondent
Some people trying to disturb peace in name of caste politics, says PM Modi

Some people trying to disturb peace in name of caste politics, says PM Modi

The Prime Minister exuded confidence that villages will play a key role in pushing forward the dream of Viksit Bharat by 2047

04 January,2025 02:00 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Rafale Marine Jets join forces in Goa for joint training with Indian Air Force

    Rafale Marine Jets join forces in Goa for joint training with Indian Air Force

    On January 4, 2025, the French Navy's nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, FNS Charles de Gaulle, arrived at Mormugao Port in Goa as part of its Mission CLEMENCEAU 25. The carrier is carrying the Rafale Marine, the naval version of the Rafale fighter jet. During its stop in Goa and Kochi, the French Rafale Marine jets will join the Indian Air Force’s Rafale jets for joint war games. India is also working to finalize a deal for 26 Rafale M jets for its INS Vikrant aircraft carrier. The stopover includes the 42nd Varuna exercise, a bilateral naval and air training between India and France, aimed at improving cooperation and readiness to handle various threats.

    05 January,2025 11:07 AM IST
    Myanmar releases dissidents on its Independence Day

    Myanmar releases dissidents on its Independence Day

    6,000 prisoners were released from prison by the state’s military government on Sat

    05 January,2025 07:13 AM IST | Bangkok | Agencies

    China is hurting our democracy with fake news, says Taiwan

    The National Security Bureau said the number of pieces of false or biased information distributed by China increased 60 per cent last year, to 2.16 million from 1.33 million in 2023

    05 January,2025 07:13 AM IST | Taipei | Agencies

    Fragile Israel-Hezbollah truce still holds

    So far, Israel has withdrawn from just two of the dozens of towns it holds in southern Lebanon.

    05 January,2025 07:13 AM IST | Beirut | Agencies
    Christmas 2024: History, significance, and everything you need to know

    Christmas 2024: History, significance, and everything you need to know

    In India, the festive season begins early in December, with cities and towns across the country adorning their streets with Christmas lights, decorations, and Christmas trees

    26 December,2024 07:33 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    Christmas 2024: Heartfelt wishes and greetings to send to your loved ones

    As the holiday season approaches in 2024, it's the perfect opportunity to send heartfelt wishes and greetings to your loved ones, letting them know just how much they mean to you

    26 December,2024 07:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    Over 30 lakh devotees make pilgrimage to Badrinath and Kedarnath in 2024: Report

    The Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee reported a record-breaking 30,87,417 pilgrims visiting Badrinath and Kedarnath Dhams during the 2024 Yatra season, highlighting the success of temple and local administration efforts

    18 November,2024 10:03 AM IST | Dehradun
    Predictions for the months ahead

    Predictions for the months ahead

    It may seem futile to come up with a wish list for the year to come, but there’s nothing wrong with a little hope

    04 January,2025 07:01 AM IST | Mumbai | Lindsay Pereira
    03 January,2025 07:30 AM IST | Mumbai | Rosalyn D'mello
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