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NEW DELHI: Manipur chief minister N. Biren Singh has responded sharply to Congress leader Jairam Ramesh’s criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “absence” from the conflict-affected state. Singh attributed Manipur’s continued challenges to what he called the “sins of the Congress”, highlighting decisions taken during previous administrations. “Everyone, including yourself, is aware that Manipur is…

MUMBAI: Bombay traffic police penalized 17,800 motorists and collected Rs 89.19 lakh as fine for violation of traffic rules during the new year celebrations in the city, an official said Wednesday. Police conducted the search from New Year’s Eve until early Wednesday morning.Action has been taken against people driving drunk, obstructing free flow of traffic,…

NEW DELHI: Air India flights – both national and international – operated in its Airbus A350, Boeing 787-9 and some A321neo aircraft will now have Wi-Fi internet. This makes the Tata Group company the first Indian airline to offer Wi-Fi connectivity on board on domestic flights, “allowing travelers to browse, access social media, catch up…

Goa beaches become places of celebration as people welcome the New Year PANAJI: Thousands of tourists and local residents flocked to Goa beaches after midnight on Wednesday to ring in the New Year. At night there was heavy traffic on several roads leading to the beaches, even as state police had regulated the movement of…

NEW DELHI: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national coordinator Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday wrote a letter to Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat, raising questions over the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) actions. Kejriwal sought clarification on whether the RSS supports certain practices of the BJP.In his letter, Kejriwal asked, “Whatever bad the BJP has done…

Northern India trembles on New Year’s Day as mercury falls NEW DELHI: North India is feeling the winter chill as temperatures drop on New Year’s Day, with temperatures continuing to plummet in several states. Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 7 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, with a thin layer of fog covering parts of the…

Two police officers in Thane arrested for demanding bribe of Rs 2 lakh THANE: The ACB has registered a case against an inspector and a police officer here for allegedly demanding Rs 2 lakh from a man for favoring his relative in a complaint against the latter, officials said on Wednesday. A woman had filed…

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended his warm wishes for a prosperous new year. “Happy 2025! May this year bring everyone new opportunities, success and endless joy. May you all be blessed with wonderful health and prosperity,” PM Modi posted on X. President Droupadi Murmu also shared her New Year greetings.“Wishing you…

Shimla’s historic Ridge witnesses low-key but joyful New Year celebrations amid national mourning SHIMLA: The iconic Shimla ridge, known for its panoramic views and festive charm, became a hub of activity on New Year’s Eve as hundreds of locals and tourists gathered to welcome 2025.However, this year the atmosphere was more subdued due to the…

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted punjab government Three more days to implement the order to hospitalize the farmers’ representative. Jagjit Singh Dallewalfasting unto death for over a month, but did not take notice of the State’s attempt to involve the Center to break the impasse.Punjab AG Gurminder Singh informed a bench of…