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Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) are witnessing a resolute fight against terrorism. In a significant move, the LG administration of Jammu Kashmir has terminated three government officials allegedly linked to terror outfits based in Pakistan. The sacked officials include Faheem Aslam, the PRO of Kashmir University, Murawath Hussain from the Revenue Department, and Police Constable Arshid Ahmad. The investigation found them involved in providing support to terrorists, propagating terror ideology, and raising funds for terrorist activities.

India is a land, rich with art, tradition and culture. Most people, especially those living in the rural sector of India, practically make a livelihood by practicing various forms of arts and crafts. Warli art is an ancient Indian folk art tradition of painting of a Maharashtrian tribe called Warli. Warli is the name of the biggest tribe found on the northern outskirts of Mumbai. The village painters express their skill through natural colours and geometrical hand painting with wooden stick.

WhenThe Professors was first published in February 2006, it was greeted by cries of outrage from the academic Left. The author was denounced as a reincarnation of Joseph McCarthy and his book as a “blacklist,” although no evidence existed to support either claim and both were the opposite of the truth.

The National Research Foundation (NRF), a central body that's been proposed to fund scientific and academic research, is planning to tap into Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds from private companies and public sector entities. They are projected to receive ₹50,000 crore over the next five years, a substantial chunk of which, around ₹36,000 crore, is expected from the private sector.

Enthusiasm and national pride are stirring as the National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT), situated in India, embarks on a remarkable quest to uncover the mysteries of the ocean depths. This project is referred to as 'Samudrayaan,' symbolizing 'Mission to the Ocean.' The thrilling journey is poised to make history by transporting three brave explorers to an extraordinary depth of 6000 metres under the sea. This venture into the abyss will be conducted in an Indian-made submersible craft named 'Matsya 6000.'

The Malnad region of Karnataka has historically been a significant arena for numerous dynasties, their respective realms, and capitals throughout the post-medieval era. One can imagine how the towering hills, enclosed by almost insurmountable jungles, provided a safe and secluded space, making it an ideal location for erecting fortresses. Among these fortresses, one of particular prominence is the Kavaledurga Fortress, which harbors a mystic Nagadevathe or a snake shrine, traditionally believed to protect the palace treasures.

Nestled in the heartland of Mandya district in Karnataka, India, lies a divine place of worship named Cheluvanarayana Swamy Temple. Also known by the moniker of Thirunarayanapura, this temple is perched upon rocky terrains, fondly called Yadugiri or Yadavagiri, which provide a magnificent overview of the verdant Kaveri valley. Lord Vishnu, a deity revered in various forms globally, finds a dedicated space here, making this temple an essential pilgrimage site for Vishnu followers. The temple is conveniently accessible, standing about 156 kilometers away from Bangalore and approximately 48 ki...

A horrifying incident of violence and brutality has occurred in the Karauli district of Rajasthan, where a 19-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped, assaulted with acid and subsequently killed. This chilling event has provoked shock and outrage across the region and beyond. The young victim, a resident of Mohanpura village and under the jurisdiction of the Balghat police station, had her life violently taken away from her. After the horrifying act, her body was sent to the morgue at the district hospital in Hindaun to undergo a post-mortem examination.

The Law Commission of India, a body entrusted with the task of conducting legal research and making recommendations for the reformation of the country's law, has announced the extension of the deadline for submitting comments, suggestions, and views on the much-discussed proposal of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC). In a move to accommodate more views and create an inclusive environment, the time frame has been extended by two weeks.