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Move seen as restoring ‘balance of power’ in All India Services

Shatrujeet Kapur has now been given charge of Chairman of Haryana Police Housing Corporation

Haryana aims to promote women entrepreneurship, sustainable farming practices

Cong councillor moves court, objections open till Dec 18

Nadda claims Centre gave Rs 3,789 crore as disaster relief to Himachal Pradesh, Congress says he is misleading

SADA approves category-wise monthly fee to tackle rising tourist pressure in the area

In Palampur alone, over 300 families have shifted from the lower areas of the city

Sukhu enables students from Tong Len School to witness India-SA T20 match live

NIA investigations had found direct involvement of 3 terrorists in the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack

Committee headed by Congress MP Digvijaya Singh expresses concern over pending recognition of HIAL by UGC

The Ratle hydropower project faces ongoing disputes, including worker protests and allegations of political pressure and improper hiring practices. MIEL, the current developer, has been accused of replacing local workers and hiring individuals with questionable backgrounds. The project has suffered multiple delays and a fatal landslide. The administration and Congress have called for investigation.

Migratory birds are arriving at Gharana wetland, facing threats from hunting in Pakistan and Chinese thread entanglement. Officials are rescuing birds and expecting a surge in visitors. Lack of direct public transport to the site limits tourism potential.

The Delhi airport and Air India issue advisories for commuters

Delhi Police on high alert as football icon Messi sets foot in the city

Kalkaji triple suicide: Woman, two sons were found hanging at second-floor flat

Inside the Capital

Voter turnout in the Zila Parishad and Block Samiti elections was a mere 35%, a significant drop from 2018. Low participation reflected public apathy, possibly due to a Congress boycott and reports of misuse of power. Many seats were won unopposed.

Clashes erupted between AAP and SAD workers near Kajikot village during Tarn Taran district elections. Stone-pelting and a possible gunshot occurred, injuring four. Despite the violence, overall voter turnout was 39.3%. Polling staff at Aladinpur criticized administration's inadequate arrangements.

Congress alleges AAP supporters rigged elections in Naushehra Pannuan and Kairon Zila Parishad zones by capturing booths, stealing ballots, and intimidating voters. They claim polling agents were ejected and illegal voting occurred. The Congress demands re-polling and will pursue legal action, citing inaction by the district administration.

Opposition parties alleged the ruling party misused government resources to intimidate candidates in Zila Parishad and Block Samiti elections. An SAD supporter accused AAP members of assault. A BJP leader cited nomination cancellations and ballot paper issues, planning an Election Commission complaint.

Compared to 2018 poll, Jalandhar voter turnout reduced by 13 pc

Polling peaceful

The BJP is strategically courting Punjab's Dalit voters, particularly the Ravidassia community, through meetings with religious leaders. This move, amplified by social media, aims to gain support ahead of the elections. This effort has put pressure on the AAP, which had previously made gestures to the community.

2 injured admitted to hospital

Tight police security arrangements at sensitive areas

Elderly, frail and disabled persons showed unprecedented enthusiasm

Allegations of distributing liquor, cash to lure voters levelled against Independent candidate 

Youngsters prefer to remain away from the polling booths

Voter turnout in Patiala district's Zila Parishad and Block Samiti elections was low, attributed to weddings and Sunday. Minor skirmishes occurred, with allegations of booth capturing and bogus voting. Police maintained order, deploying extensive security. Election officials reported a largely peaceful process despite the incidents.

Drug abuse is a major concern in Lang village during the local elections. Residents demand candidates address the growing problem of synthetic drug use, blaming past governments' failures. They seek a comprehensive strategy, holding police and politicians accountable.

Punjab PSPCL unions plan protests against the sale of power sector assets, delays in Ropar power units, new labor codes, and the Electricity Amendment Bill 2025. They believe these actions harm public ownership, consumer interests, state infrastructure, and the affordability of electricity.

Over 20,000 cases were settled by mutual consent in Patiala's National Lok Adalat, facilitated by 47 benches. A total of 34,476 cases were addressed, resulting in settlements worth over ₹51 crore. Key outcomes included resolving family and cheque bounce disputes. Lok Adalats offer final, non-appealable decisions and fee refunds.

Walt Disney (December 5, 1901–December 15, 1966)

BKS Iyengar

Smita Patil (Oct 17, 1955-Dec 13, 1986)

Dilip Kumar (December 11, 1922- July 7, 2021)

Through the life of a railway employee, the novel tells the story of the Indian nation in its journey during the four decades from the 1960s to 1990s

The book is a melange of rich historical accounts, popular history, media coverage and the author’s own experience of traversing these spaces

This tome is meant for the cinephile, not for the casual reader for whom Ritwik is just a famous name

The book is a must-read for anyone interested in this unique art form

Scenography turns the arts into a shared sensory experience, mixing traditions with new ideas to create a ‘way of seeing’ that speaks through space, images and movement

American architect Frank Gehry’s irrepressible creativity and unpredictable style made each work uniquely different

Ravi Madan, a retired engineer known as Rockugraphy, is a Gurugram-based photographer. He captures life's playful, ironic, and magical moments, focusing on contrasts and contradictions. His photographs offer a unique perspective, inviting viewers to appreciate the ever-changing world.

The Russian choreographer took 30 years to adapt the text. As he brings it to India, he tells why

"His friends will never believe him," reacted a user on Instagram

As the 26th edition of the 10-day ‘Festival of Festivals’ opened in Kisama, the hills of Nagaland came alive with music and colour with all 18 tribes of the state celebrating their traditions, music, dance, cuisine, and more

"People don’t know if their planes are rescheduled, flying, not flying, or cancelled," entrepreneur Vithika Agarwal says

Kullu’s serene getaway gears up for water sports

Foldable smartphones are not just eye-catching devices, but emerging tools that blend productivity, creativity and immersive entertainment

While most winter menus celebrate sarson, the humbler, richer dish remains forgotten

Santosh Desai, ‘prose laureate of hybrid modernity’, dwells on his new book

The technology paradox has been that while it has helped transform lives at an individual level, at a collective level it has strengthened the forces of the past, and that too in a shallow way

While most winter menus celebrate sarson, the humbler, richer dish remains forgotten

Chandigarh’s newest Instagram hotspot with a British twist and Punjab’s heart

The gentle bitterness of the leaves beautifully balances natural sweetness of the carrots

The protein-rich shola khichdi from the shahi dastarkhwaan of Nawab of Surat is both nutritious and reinvigorating

Those lamenting the fall of the Indian Test team are already eulogising the power of our six-hitting superstars

When a mistake happens, the instinct is not remorse, it is reputation management. The family becomes a PR agency and the woman is collateral damage

A recall of what an administrator learnt in the process of dealing with problematic inmates

Genuine happiness emerges from systematically training our minds through ethical conduct and consistent practice

Cardiovascular disease is leading cause

Cardiovascular system-related causes constituted the most common cause of death in young adults, followed by respiratory-related causes and other non-cardiac conditions

Trial has found excellent safety and efficacy outcomes in the treatment of severe strokes, say officials         

Novo Nordisk launched Ozempic, a type 2 diabetes treatment, in India. The injection, available in three dosages, is priced between Rs 8,800 and Rs 11,175 per pen (four weekly doses). Approved in October, Ozempic helps control blood sugar, manage weight, and protect heart/kidneys in diabetic patients.