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India's COVID-19 battle: New cases decline, JN.1 variant emerges [details]

Despite the declining numbers, the emergence of the new JN.1 sub-variant, a descendent of the Omicron subvariant known as BA.2.86 or Pirola, has raised concerns. Kerala was the first state to report a case of this new variant.

Jan 8, 2024

Transporters' Association calls off strike after assurance from Centre on new criminal code

Countrywide protests by transporters against the increase in quantum of punishment in hit-and-run cases under the new criminal code ended on Tuesday night after the Centre's assurance that it will have a discussion with them before implementing the provisions.

Jan 3, 2024

Vice Admiral Sivakumar assumes charge as Controller Warship Production and Acquisition

Vice Admiral B. Sivakumar, AVSM, VSM on Monday assumed charge as Controller Warship Production and Acquisition.

Jan 1, 2024

2023 in review: Supreme Court's verdict on Article 370 changed narratives of J&K politics [details]

Before the historic verdict of the Supreme Court on Article 370, politicians of J&K indulged in making a promise of restoring the pre-August 5, 2019 position in J&K.

Dec 31, 2023

5 movies to watch this holiday season

Embrace this holiday spirit curling up under a cosy blanket, with a mug of steaming cocoa in hand, and relax with a great movie that lifts spirits further.

Dec 30, 2023

J&K Panchayati Raj Act amended to allow OBC reservation; what it means

J&K administrative council (AC) headed by Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday amended the Panchayati Raj Act to incorporate reservation for OBC.

Dec 28, 2023

QR code mandatory now on medical reports issued by licence holders, DGCA issues new order

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued an order aimed at enhancing the integrity of investigation reports submitted for medical examination of licence holders.

Dec 28, 2023

Defence Minister Reviews Security Situation Along LoC, Lauds Soldiers' Contributions

"Stay connected to people": Rajnath Singh reviews security situation along LoC, lauds soldiers' contributions

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday visited the border areas of Jammu and Kashmir to take stock of the security situation along the Line of Control (LoC) in wake of the killing of four soldiers in an encounter with terrorists in Poonch district on December 21.

Dec 27, 2023

Naresh Kumar Miryala - Revolutionizing cloud data platforms and AI technology to drive transformation across the industry

Naresh Miryala has emerged as a trailblazer in Cloud Data Platform Engineering with AI, with a remarkable blend of technical expertise, leadership acumen, and a commitment to driving innovation in the rapidly evolving landscape of technology

Dec 27, 2023

Stealth guided missile destroyer INS Imphal commissioned into Indian Navy

INS Imphal, a stealth guided missile destroyer, was commissioned into Indian Navy on Tuesday. The ship is equipped to fight under nuclear, biological and chemical warfare conditions, the ministry of defence (MoD) said.

Dec 26, 2023

Army Chief To Visit Ground Zero To Review Security Situation in Poonch, Rajouri [details]

Within one month nine soldiers including two Captains of the Indian Army lost their lives in two similar terror attacks in the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Dec 24, 2023

Ukrainian, Russian troops suffer from 'exceptional levels of rat infestation'

Both Ukrainian and Russian troops are suffering from "exceptional levels of rat and mice infestation" in some sectors of the frontline, according to UK intelligence.

Dec 23, 2023

Cong jolted as Maha MLA Sunil Kedar gets 5-yr jail in Nagpur bank scam

A Nagpur court on Friday sentenced senior Congress MLA Sunil Kedar and five others to five years rigorous imprisonment after finding them guilty in the Nagpur District Central Cooperative Bank (NDCCB) scam of around Rs 150 crore.

Dec 22, 2023

Nifty midcap100 up 44% while Nifty smallcap100 surges 54%

Domestic markets are ending the year 2023 on a buoyant note as Nifty scales above 21,500 mark while Sensex crosses 71,000. Investor's sentiments got a big boost in November and December which helped both domestic as well as global markets scale new high, says a report by Motilal Oswal Broking and Distribution.