The Times of India Give timely information on outbreaks in China, India tells WHO

India has increased its vigilance following reports of rising respiratory illnesses in China. The health ministry held a high-level meeting to assess the situation, emphasizing preparedness. Experts indicated that the surge is due to common flu viruses, including HMPV. The Indian government is monitoring the situation closely, ensuring hospitals are ready to handle any increase in cases.

The Times of India New norms may put private chats out of probe agencies' reach

The Union government is working on guidelines for investigating agencies to handle and seize documents while excluding personal, unrelated data to protect privacy. The guidelines came into focus following cases involving lottery king Santiago Martin and Amazon, where claims of unrelated personal data being at risk were raised.

The Times of India UP horror: Uncle, cousins among five held for brutal torture of minor boy

Police in Mirzapur arrested five of six accused for beating a 14-year-old boy in Bardeehakala village over alleged theft charges. The boy’s uncle and cousins were involved in the attack, captured on video. Family disputes may have been a factor. The boy's mother reported severe injuries and the police are investigating.

The Times of India Kevadiya Safari: Leopard kills 1 blackbuck, 7 die of shock

Eight blackbucks in Kevadiya safari were killed by a leopard despite safety measures. The leopard attacked one blackbuck, causing panic that led to the death of seven others due to shock. Guards responded quickly, causing the leopard to flee. The incident is under investigation, and the fencing around the safari is being scrutinized for security.

The Times of India Rare caracals seen at Rajasthan’s Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve

In the newly designated Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve, two rare caracals were photographed, marking the first sighting in over two decades in this region. Caracals, now critically endangered in India, face severe habitat loss, with their range shrinking significantly since 1948. Rajasthan has reported the highest sightings of caracals since 2001.

The Times of India Massive protest erupts over ‘hidden phone’ in girls’ washroom in Telangana

Students at a government polytechnic college in Mahabubnagar protested after discovering a mobile phone in the girls' washroom, sparking privacy concerns. The accused, a student with backlogs, was detained. The incident is under investigation, with the phone being sent for forensic examination. Student protests continue, with the involvement of local police and SHE Team.

The Times of India USBRL Project: Railways conducts another trial run on Katra-Banihal section

Northern Railways completed another successful trial run on the Katra-Banihal section of the USBRL project, which includes India's first cable-stayed rail bridge and the world's highest railway bridge. Statutory inspections and further trials are scheduled for early January, guiding the commencement of train services to Kashmir Valley.

The Times of India Power department staffer held for firing at Jammu BJYM leader

Jammu Police arrested Ravinder Singh, a power department employee, for shooting and injuring BJYM leader Kanav Sharma over a parking dispute in Roop Nagar's New Plot area. Singh fired at Sharma in a fit of rage after an argument and fled the scene. Sharma is under treatment, and an attempted murder case is registered at Bakshi Nagar PS.

The Times of India Rajagopala Chidambaram, India’s atomic weapons man, passes away at 88

Rajagopala Chidambaram, India's leading nuclear weapons designer and key figure in the Pokhran nuclear tests, passed away at 88. He contributed significantly to India's nuclear programme and scientific advancements. Tributes poured in from top scientists and political leaders, acknowledging his groundbreaking work and immense impact on India's strategic capabilities and scientific community.

The Times of India TMC's Babul Supriyo, BJP MP Abhijit Ganguly spat turns traffic-stopper in Kolkata

A confrontation between IT minister Babul Supriyo and BJP MP Abhijit Ganguly on Vidyasagar Setu led to a 20-minute traffic snarl. The dispute was over the MP's driver honking. Both parties accused each other of verbal abuse. Police intervened to resolve the situation, and a complaint was later filed by a social activist against both politicians.

The Times of India To avoid homework, 2 boys cook up kidnapping tale, sending police into a tizzy

Two 11-year-old boys in Abbbinahole village, Chitradurga, fabricated a kidnapping story to avoid punishment for incomplete homework. They claimed abduction by masked men in a white Maruti Omni, prompting police to investigate. Upon further questioning, the boys confessed the hoax, influenced by social media crime stories.

The Times of India HDFC Bank gets RBI nod to hike group stake in 3 banks

The Times of India Even after cracks, govt okays 2 new mines in Uttarakhand's Bageshwar

Approval of two large soapstone mines in Bageshwar’s Karmi village raised significant ecological and safety concerns among residents. They fear the project will destroy forests, destabilize the Himalayan environment, and lead to similar disasters as past landslides. Villagers also contest the legitimacy of the project's approval process, urging immediate revocation of the mining permits.

The Times of India How former couples in tinsel town are choosing to stay friends

"I had come from a broken home when I was young, and for me to not have succeeded in marriage was something which I really had to look back upon and see how did this go wrong and how did I not see... then I realised why it went wrong and what were the things, and I take responsibility for it," Arjun shared.

The Times of India New Orleans attacker stored bomb materials, reserved truck weeks ahead, say officials

A man who drove a truck into New Year's revelers in New Orleans planned the attack six weeks in advance, had bomb-making materials, and supported ISIS. The attack killed 14 people, injured 30, and ended with the attacker’s death in a gunfire exchange with police.