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BREAKING: Scrapping of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir valid, rules Supreme Court

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday upheld the Modi government's historic decision on Aug 6, 2019 to scrap special status to Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 of the Constitution. A five-member bench of the Supreme Court led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud gave the verdict holding that Article 37 was a temporary provision to facilitate the merger of Jammu and Kashmir's with India in 1947. 

Kashmir: At -4.8°C, Srinagar records coldest night

Srinagar/UNI: Srinagar experienced the coldest night of the season, with temperatures plummeting to -4.8°C on Monday as intense cold continues to sweep the Kashmir valley.

Ahead of 370 verdict, Jammu and Kashmir leaders put under 'house arrest'

Srinagar/UNI: Ahead of the Supreme Court verdict on Article 370, two former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Ministers, Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti, have been put under "house detention", their parties claimed on Monday.

Oman Sultanate Haitham bin Tarik to visit India for state visit this week, to hold bilateral talks with PM Modi

The Head of State of Sultanate of Oman, Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, will visit India with a high-level delegation on December 16, Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement on Sunday.

Punjab aims to spearhead Green Hydrogen Revolution by 2030

In a visionary move to position Punjab at the forefront of green and clean energy production in India, the state’s New and Renewable Energy Sources Minister recently unveiled ambitious plans for the Punjab Green Hydrogen Policy.

India denies report of 'secret memo' against Khalistani leader Nijjar, calls it fake and fabricated

The Indian government on Sunday negated a recent media report on Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar that claimed that New Delhi sent a 'secret memo' to consulates in North America to launch a 'sophisticated crackdown scheme' against Sikh diaspora organisations in Western countries.

BSF, Punjab police recover Pakistan drone with narcotics from Amrtisar

The Border Security Force in a joint operation with Punjab Police, recovered a drone along with narcotics on the outskirts of Daoke village in Amritsar district, the BSF Punjab Frontier said in a statement on Saturday.

Uttar Pradesh: Selfie turns fatal as two feared drowned after slipping into river

Two youths were feared drowned after they slipped into Renuka river while taking selfie from a rock in the Obra area of Sonbhadra district in Uttar Pradesh on Sunday, police sources said.

BSF recover China-made Pakistani drone from Punjab with heroin

The Border Security Force officials on Saturday recovered a China-made Pakistani drone from a village in Amritsar district of Punjab.

Uttar Pradesh: Three killed, 7 injured after being hit by car in Auraiya

Three persons, including two girls, were killed and seven others were injured, after being hit at Airwa Katra area in Auraiya district in Uttar Pradesh on Sunday, police sources said here.

Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama to arrive in Sikkim tomorrow

Tibetan spiritual guru the 14th Dalai Lama is scheduled to arrive here on Monday on a two-day trip to Sikkim at the invitation of the state government, an official said on Sunday.

Tribal leader Vishnu Deo Sai to become Chattisgarh Chief Minister

Tribal leader and former Union Minister Vishnu Deo Sai is set to take over as the new Chattisgarh Chief Minister after being unanimously chosen as the leader of the state BJP Legislature Party at its meeting here on Sunday.

West Bengal: 3 killed in car accident in Murshidabad

At least Three people were killed and at least 30 others wounded in various degrees when a pick-up van, in which they were returning home from a crematorium, was hit by a goods laden tractor in West Bengal's Murshidabad district on Saturday night, official sources said on Sunday.

In 'highest-ever' cash seizure at Congress MP Dheeraj Sahu's premises, IT Dept deploys more men and machine

New Delhi: The Income Tax (IT) department deployed extra cash-counting machines and personnel on Sunday to speed up the counting of cash confiscated during raids at Congress Rajya Sabha MP Dheeraj Sahu’s premises, media reports said.

Uttar Pradesh: Criminal arrested in an encounter with police

A murder accused carrying a cash reward of Rs 25,000 was arrested in an encounter with the Special Task Force (STF) team from Gautam Buddha Nagar and Salempur police in Bulandshahr district here in Uttar Pradesh on Sunday, a senior police officer said.

Indian students ditch Canada for Australia and New Zealand due to GIC hike

In a surprising turn of events, the Canadian government’s decision to double the Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) amount for international students has prompted a significant shift in preferences among aspiring students in Patiala and Fatehgarh Sahib.

Uttar Pradesh: Around 13 crore devotees visited Kashi Vishwanath in 2 years

The Uttar Pradesh government's efforts to provide hassle-free access to devotees to Kashi Vishwanath Dham as well as improve amenities for tourists have resulted in significant increase in the number of devotees visiting Kashi in recent years.

Kenya: Indian Navy's Sumedha makes maiden visit to Port Lamu

As a part of an on-going long-range deployment to Africa, Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sumedha arrived at Port Lamu, Kenya on December 9, 2023.

Files destroyed in Telangana govt office, 4 accused held

Hyderabad: Several files were destroyed at the office of the Department of Animal Husbandry in Telangana on Friday, media reported.

BJP’s central observers reach Raipur; suspense over Chhattisgarh CM likely to end

Raipur: BJP’s central observers reached the party headquarters in Chhattisgarh’s capital Raipur on Sunday amid suspense over the state’s chief minister, media reports said.

Mayawati announces nephew Akash Anand as her political successor at party meet

Lucknow/New Delhi: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati has named her nephew Akash Anand as her political successor.

3 accused arrested in Karni Sena chief Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi's murder

Chandigarh: In a joint operation, Delhi and Rajasthan Police Saturday night arrested three accused in the murder of Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena President Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi from a hotel in Chandigarh's Sector 22.

8 people, including child, burned to death after car collides with dumper on UP highway

Bareilly (UP): Eight people, including a child, were charred to death near Bhojipura area of Uttar Pradesh’s Bareilly district on Saturday night when their car caught fire after colliding with a dumper.

Jaishankar speaks to Palestinian PM Mohammed Shtayyeh, reiterates India's 'longstanding position'

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar engaged in a discussion with Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Shtayyeh on Saturday, reiterating India's longstanding stance on the Palestine-Israel matter.

Kerala woman, whose conversion to Islam triggered controversy, goes missing, claims father

Thiruvananthapuram: The family of a woman, whose conversion to Islam and subsequent marriage to a Muslim man had sparked controversy, has approached the Kerala High Court seeking intervention to probe their daughter’s whereabouts, a report in the media said.

MP: Shivraj Chouhan meets Muslim woman, who was beaten for voting in BJP's favour

Bhopal: A Muslim woman, who was thrashed by her family for voting in favour of the BJP in the recent Madhya Pradesh assembly election, visited Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan at his official residence on Saturday.

Congress holds review meeting on Rajasthan poll defeat

New Delhi: After losing the Rajasthan Assembly election, Congress leaders held a review meeting on Saturday to evaluate the party’s performance.

Danish Ali suspended by BSP for alleged anti-party activities

New Delhi: Mayawati’s BSP on Saturday suspended MP Danish Ali for purportedly being involved in anti-party activities.

After minister Lekhi refuses to sign response to Parliament question on Hamas, MEA responds

New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Saturday said that a technical correction is being made to change the name of the minister, who responded to the question on Hamas in Lok Sabha.

NIA arrest 15 ISIS operatives during widespread raids across Maharashtra, Karnataka

In a massive crackdown on ISIS, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Saturday arrested 15 operatives of the banned terror outfit during multiple and widespread raids across Maharashtra and Karnataka.