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Dense fog engulfed Delhi and NCR on Saturday morning, prompting the Indira Gandhi International Airport and airlines to issue and advisory. IndiGo said flight schedules will be impacted, advising travellers to plan their travel accordingly. The temperature as of 8.30 am was 11.3 degrees Celsius. As per FlightRadar24, the average delay in departures was at 26 minutes. Delhi wrapped up a rather warm January with Friday's maximum temperature reaching 27 degrees Celsius, making it the city's warmest day in the month since 2019. The month's average maximum temperature was 21.1 degrees Celsius, a notch above the long-period average of 20.1 degrees Celsius, marking it as Delhi's warmest January since 2019. Meteorologists attributed the warmer-than-usual January to the absence of strong western disturbances, which typically bring rain, lowering the temperature. Many parts of Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir were also enveloped with dense fog, as per  the In...

The government's third term is seeing work being done at thrice the speed of previous administrations with a determination to end "policy paralysis", President Droupadi Murmu said on Friday, citing decisions on issues such as Waqf boards and One Nation, One Election. Addressing a joint session of Parliament, signalling the start of the Budget session, President Murmu said the government has placed special focus on the education of the youth and is creating new employment opportunities for them. Before starting her address, President Murmu paid homage to former prime minister Manmohan Singh who passed away recently. She also paid tributes to those who died in a stampede at the Maha Kumbh. "The third term of the government is witnessing work at thrice the speed of previous administrations. The government has taken big decisions on issues such as Waqf boards and One Nation, One Election," she said. The President noted that the government has worked with determi...

The Army foiled an infiltration bid on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district and killed two terrorists. Nagrota-headquartered White Knight Corps said that it detected a terrorist movement on the LoC on Thursday night and alert troops engaged the terrorists trying to infiltrate. Two terrorists were killed in the gunfight. The Army later conducted a search operation in the area and found weapons and war-like stores. The Army said that the operation was continuing. In an X post, the White Knight Corps said, "Terrorist movement was detected last night at the #LineofControl in #Poonch sector. Alert troops swiftly engaged the infiltrating #terrorists, triggering an intense & heavy firefight. The #operation continued through the night, leading to the neutralization of two terrorists. The search of the area thus far has resulted in the recovery of number of weapons and war-like stores. Operations continue." Terrorist movement detected in #Poonc...

Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) startup DeepSeek claims to have developed an AI assistant with performance comparable to leading Western models like OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's Gemini but at a fraction of the cost. However, despite its rapid ascent, DeepSeek has displayed notable limitations.  Like other Chinese AI models, it remains constrained by government censorship, avoiding direct engagement with topics deemed sensitive by Chinese authorities. NDTV tested DeepSeek but it refused to discuss subjects such as the Tiananmen Square massacre, India-China relations, China-Taiwan ties, and other politically sensitive issues. DeepSeek's Censorship In Action: Tiananmen Square Massacre DeepSeek completely avoids discussions about the Tiananmen Square massacre of 1989. When NDTV attempted to reference "Tank Man" - the unidentified protester who famously stood in front of a column of Chinese tanks at Tiananmen Square-  the chatbot initially generated an answer...

The religious congregation at the Sangam area of the Maha Kumbh turned into a nightmare for many early Wednesday as multiple casualties reportedly took place when crores of pilgrims jostled for space to take a holy dip on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya However, this tragic event is not unique, as stampedes resulting in numerous casualties have occurred at temples and other religious events in India over the years. Some of the largest casualties caused by stampedes at religious congregations over the recent years include the deadly stampede that occurred last year on July 2 during a 'satsang' by self-styled godman, Bhole Baba, in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, which claimed 121 lives, most of whom were women. Similarly, more than 340 devotees were killed at Maharashtra's Mandhardevi temple in 2005 and at least 250 were killed at Rajasthan's Chamunda Devi temple in 2008. Another stampede at a religious gathering at Naina Devi temple in Himachal Pradesh caused the loss of live...

Four Army soldiers were injured on Monday in a road accident in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, officials said. Officials added that an Army vehicle skidded off the road at Gantar Morh in the Sunjian area of Poonch and overturned after dropping into a ditch. "The injured soldiers were immediately evacuated with the help of local people and shifted to hospital for treatment," officials said. On December 24 last year, five soldiers were killed and eight injured in a road accident in Poonch district when an Army vehicle skidded off the road and dropped into a deep gorge. The Army and the security forces have increased vigil along the Line of Control and the hinterland after terrorists carried out some terrorist attacks in the last quarter of 2024. On October 20, 2024, two terrorists entered the worker's camp in Gagangir area of Ganderbal district. Seven civilians, including six non-local workers of an infrastructure company and a local doctor were killed in th...

Amid the rising cases of the 'mystery illness' in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri that has claimed at least 17 lives, experts said that an organophosphorus toxin is causing the disease. According to sources, an antidote to counteract organophosphorus poisoning has been administered and it has worked well for patients who are admitted to hospital. “We have used atropine antidote and it's worked well. After the exact nature of the toxin was determined we gave atropine to patients” said a senior official. While experts have been maintaining that it is a case of neurotoxins after ruling out communicable disease or outbreaks of viruses or bacteria behind deaths in Badhaal village, determining the exact nature of toxins had become a challenge and deepened the mystery. On Sunday, the Food Safety Standards Authority of India finally conveyed to the Jammu and Kashmir health department that organophosphorus had been found and it was the reason behind deaths. “Now it's a matter...

For the first time in 35 years, the national tricolour was unfurled at Tral in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday as patriotic songs marked the celebration of 76th Republic Day. Once a bastion of terrorists and separatists, Tral town reverberated with patriotic songs and chants of 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' as PDP MLA Rafiq Naik joined nearly 1,000 participants in the Republic Day function. The residents of the south Kashmir town said it was perhaps for the first time that the national flag was hoisted on Republic Day at the Tral Chowk. The flag was jointly unfurled by an elderly, a youth and a child, symbolising the unity of generations and their shared commitment to the nation. "This occasion marks a significant transformation for Tral, a place known for unrest, as it embraces peace, progress and national integration," a senior security force officer, who was present at the event, said. The ceremony, held amid heightened security by the Rashtriya Rifles,...

Huge tri-colour-themed banners have been put up along the Kartavya Path while the theme for this year's tableaux that would roll down the boulevard where the annual Republic Day celebrations take place is 'Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas', focusing on 75 years of the enactment of the Constitution. However, the maiden celebrations marking the birth of the Republic of India were not held on Rajpath (now Kartavya Path), the historical avenue that has over time become synonymous with the ceremony. It was held in the 1930s-era Irwin Amphitheatre after the country got its first president. Sukarno, the first president of Indonesia, was the chief guest at India's first Republic Day celebrations in 1950. And 75 years later, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will be the chief guest at this year's ceremonial parade which will also see the participation of a marching contingent and a band contingent from that country. Iconic public buildings, parks and railway stations...

The CRPF has been awarded the highest number of police gallantry medals, 21, among all central and state police forces including two defence ministry issued Shaurya Chakras on the eve of the 76th Republic Day on Saturday. A total of 95 bravery medals have been awarded to the personnel of state and central police forces, fire service, home guard and civil defence and correctional services through an order issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). The Ministry of Defence also announced two Shaurya Chakras for the CoBRA commandos of the force -- Deputy Commandant Vikrant Kumar and Inspector Jeffrey Hmingchullo -- for undertaking a daring operations against Maoists in Jharkhand during 2023. As per their citation, these personnel from the 203 Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) displayed "exceptional" bravery during an anti-Naxal operation that took place on April 2, 203 in Chatra district of the state leading to the killing of five "top" Maoists and re...

In a boost to Jammu and Kashmir's rail connectivity, the India Railways on Saturday successfully conducted the first trial run of the specially designed Vande Bharat Express train. The train, which travelled from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra (SVDK) railway station to Srinagar railway station, passed through the Chenab bridge - the world's highest rail bridge. It also ran through Anji Khad bridge - which is India's first cable-stayed railway bridge. The train briefly halted at Jammu around 11:30 am where it was welcomed with slogans and praises for the Indian Railways. It then moved to the next Budgam station to complete its trial run. Commercial operations of the train are set to begin soon, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi expected to flag off the first journey from Katra. The date of the flagging-off ceremony is yet to be announced. Special features of the train The Vande Bharat train is designed to operate seamlessly in Jammu and Kashmir's challenging winter co...

Containment zone and section 144 was imposed in the Badhal village of Rajouri district on Saturday due to the outbreak of an unidentified illness that has claimed 17 lives. District administration authorities have established checkpoints on all routes leading to the village and have been providing facilities from ration to drinking water Additionally, restrictions were imposed on public and private gatherings to prevent the spread of the mysterious disease. Medical teams have also been deployed to the villages to provide treatment and conduct tests in order to identify the cause of the illness. A central team of experts has been investigating the cause of the deaths, and over 200 samples have been sent for testing to different institutes. Security checks are being conducted to allow any individual to enter the restricted areas. A pharmacist while speaking to ANI said that the paramedics and nurses had been working continuously to make sure the situations did not worsen. "Nurs...

Authorities have cancelled all leaves of doctors and paramedics in the wake of a medical alert following the deaths of 17 people from Badhaal village in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district due to a mysterious illness. The number of people sent to quarantine has risen to 230. Union minister Dr Jitendra Singh said the initial investigation conducted by the toxicology laboratory in Lucknow concluded that the cause was not any infection, virus or bacteria but a toxin. Principal of Rajouri Government Medical College (GMC) Hospital, Dr Amarjeet Singh Bhatia, on Friday addressed a press conference in Rajouri and announced that all leaves of doctors and paramedic staff have been cancelled. "The winter vacations have also been cancelled to deal with the medical alert situation after 17 people from three families died under mysterious conditions in the last one-and-a-half months," he said. He further said the Jammu and Kashmir government has deputed 10 additional medical studen...

Ten opposition MPs have been suspended - including the Trinamool's Kalyan Banerjee, AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi, and A Raja of the DMK have been suspended for the day from the joint parliamentary committee studying proposed changes to the law governing Waqf boards. The suspensions followed ruckus in the JPC hearing Friday. The day's meeting began on a stormy note; opposition MPs shouted down proceedings, saying they were not being given enough time to study the changes suggested to the Waqf laws. This was before the JPC was to hear from Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, Kashmir's religious head. But that was delayed after opposition MPs accused others on the committee - specifically those from the ruling BJP - of rushing the bill through in time for next month's Delhi election. The heated arguments that followed forced brief adjournment, and the delegation led by the Mirwaiz appeared after the committee reconvened. But the peace didn't last long. Mr Banerjee and the Cong...

Doctors have found the cause behind the "mystery illness" that has claimed at least 17 lives in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri. The deaths had sparked fear and panic in Budhal village over the past month, leading to an inter-ministerial team being formed to find the cause of the illness. A team of health experts has now addressed the fears of the people and said the deaths were caused by neurotoxins. All the victims had a common medical condition - brain swelling or edema, said Dr AS Bhatia, principal of Government Medical College (GMC), Rajouri told a press conference, also attended by the district's chief medical officer, medical superintendent, and the local MLA. Read:  Special Team To Probe 15 Deaths In Jammu & Kashmir's Rajouri Due To Mysterious Illness Union Minister Jitendra Singh had earlier confirmed that no virus or bacteria were found in the victims' samples during initial tests at a toxicology laboratory at CSIR, Lucknow. "A long series of...

Jammu and Kashmir chief Farooq Abdullah surprised devotees on Thursday by singing a 'bhajan' dedicated to Mata Shera Wali. A video of his performance has gone viral on social media. Mr Abdullah also addressed the ongoing issue of the ropeway construction in Katra and said that those responsible for the operation of the Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine should avoid actions that cause problems for the people. "Tune mujhe bulaya Sherawaliye, main aaya main aaya Sherawaliye," Mr Abdullah sang, joining a singer and children at a 'bhajan' programme at an ashram in Katra. The video of the performance quickly went viral online. #WATCH | Katra | National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah was seen singing the bhajan 'Tune Mujhe Bulaya Sherawaliye' in Katra (23.01) pic.twitter.com/LaRwlHH2rR — ANI (@ANI) January 24, 2025 Speaking on the occasion, Mr Abdullah voiced support for the people of Katra in their protest against the ropeway project. He said, "Those ...

Authorities in Kashmir have issued an advisory, warning people about the high risk of forest fire over the next seven days. In a letter issued by the office of the Kashmir divisional commissioner, deputy commissioners of all 10 districts of the valley have been directed to make people living in fire-prone areas aware of the risk. "It is crucial that everyone, particularly those in fire-prone areas, are made aware of the current risks and proactive measures are taken to prevent any incidents," the letter reads. It also asks the authorities to use all available platforms, including social media, local media and community meetings to inform citizens about the risks. The advisory urged the people to stay alert, avoid open flames and report any signs of fire promptly. The field staff, forest workers and emergency responders were directed to be on high alert. "Ensure that all forest staff, local authorities and emergency responders are notified and briefed on the current...

An Army soldier died after he was hit by a bullet fired from his service rifle in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, officials said. It was not immediately clear if it was a case of suicide. The jawan, hailing from Punjab, was hit by the bullet in his head and died on the spot, the officials said. Police are trying to ascertain whether the jawan's rifle went off accidentally or he committed suicide, they said. (This story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.) Read full article

Jammu and Kashmir National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday said that India does not face a threat from the outside but from within. He emphasised the importance of unity and countering divisive narratives to secure the nation's future. "The country demands sacrifice even today to save itself. India does not face a threat from outside but from within. People inside the country can destroy it, not those from outside. To make the nation strong, we must make ourselves, our brothers, and our sisters strong", Dr Abdullah said while speaking at a function at the National Conference headquarters here. Dr Abdullah criticised divisive propaganda, particularly the narrative that Hindus are under threat. "There are 80 per cent Hindus in this country, so where is the threat? This narrative is meant to create fear among people. It is everyone's duty to break this falsehood," he said. Reflecting on historical narratives, he recalled misinformation d...

The sheer diversity of Hinduism and its inherent contradictions may appear baffling to an outsider. It doesn't tick any of the boxes that would define a religion if we apply the Western definition of religion to Hinduism. There is no single holy book, no single god, no concept of blasphemy or a centralised church or ulema to decide what is an essential practice of the religion and what is not. Hinduism is a kaleidoscope of colourful traditions, rituals, and deities, each one unique and vibrant. It is baffling to see a religion can remain coherent with so many practices and beliefs coexisting and intertwining. It is a collection of vibrant colours and intricate symbols, with temples adorned with intricate carvings and statues of various deities. The diversity is palpable, with devotees from different regions and backgrounds coming together to worship. How can a religion exist in such organised chaos? Hinduism is the third-largest religion in the world, but it is highly local to th...

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has joined his Tamil Nadu counterpart, MK Stalin , in criticising provisions in a draft of the new University Grants Commission regulations . Mr Vijayan presented a resolution in the Kerala Assembly Tuesday demanding withdrawal of the guidelines. On Monday Mr Stalin said certain sections were "in conflict with the state's educational system and policies" and said these challenge the integrity, autonomy, and development of state-run universities. He urged Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to scrap those rules. The red-flagged sections also included a clause about the selection and appointment of Vice Chancellors of state-run universities, a contentious subject in Tamil Nadu and Kerala. In each state the government is in a long-running battle with their respective Governors over the passage of a bill to limit influence of the latter - as the de facto Chancellor - on the process. The clause in question allows the Governor ...

After nearly 480 days of intense fighting and bombardment, resulting in the deaths of over 46,000 Palestinian civilians in Gaza, a ceasefire deal has finally been reached. Though long in the making, previous efforts repeatedly fell short of achieving finality. This agreement, however, remains fragile, with no guarantees that it will be implemented fully in both letter and spirit. The trigger for the Gaza conflict, as well as the related hostilities in Lebanon, was the October 7, 2023, terrorist attack carried out by Hamas near the Israel-Gaza border. This heinous act of brutality sought to refocus international attention on the Palestinian issue, which Hamas perceived as sidelined by various international agreements, including the Abraham Accords. Wrong On Both Sides Much like Anwar Sadat's surprise cross-Suez attack that initiated the Yom Kippur War of October 1973, Hamas' actions involved the mass killing of innocents and the taking of hostages. These acts provoked a massi...

A diamond firm in Surat has crafted a stunning and striking carving of Donald Trump, using a 4.5 carat laboratory-grown diamond, to present it to the US President who took oath for a historic second term on Monday. The firm had earlier created a 7.5 carat eco-friendly laboratory-grown diamond that was presented by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Jill Biden, wife of former US President Joe Biden, in 2023. The carving, created by Greenlab Diamonds over a period of three months, is estimated to be worth around Rs 8,50,000.  "We took three months to prepare this diamond, which includes growing, cutting and polishing. Our experts tried to make sure the carving is a replica of Mr Trump's face. This is an important symbol for ties between India and the US. We want to tell Mr Trump that the creativity and our efforts to produce lab-grown diamonds will continue," Smith Patel, one of the owners of the firm, said.  Mr Patel said the carving was prepared by five experienced jewel...

An Indian Army soldier was killed following an overnight encounter with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Sopore area, officials said on Monday. The soldier was injured in the exchange of fire with terrorists in a hideout at Zaloora Gujjarpati in Sopore police district and died as he was being evacuated from the scene of the gunbattle, they said. Security forces laid out a cordon on Sunday when they noticed fire while busting an operative hideout. They maintained tight vigil at Zaloora Gujjarpati during the night and intensified searches for suspected terrorists in the area this morning, the officials said. Further details are awaited. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.) Read full article

To address fear and consternation among people following 16 mysterious deaths in over one month, health department experts addressed a press conference in Budhal village of Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district on Saturday, and said the deaths in the village had been caused by neurotoxins. The press conference was chaired jointly by the principal of Government Medical College (GMC) Rajouri, Dr AS Bhatia and Budhal MLA Javed Iqbal Chowdhary. Dr Manohar Lal Rana, chief medical officer Rajouri; Dr Shamim Ahmed, Medical Superintendent, and Dr Zaeem Khan, Head of Chest and TB at GMC Rajouri were also present at the press conference. Dr Bhatia said all the dead shared a common medical condition, brain swelling, or edema. He elaborated on the treatments being provided to affected individuals and assured that the health department was actively monitoring the situation. The authorities emphasised that investigations were ongoing and promised continued support to the community while seeki...

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has ordered the constitution of an inter-ministerial team to visit a village in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district to ascertain the causes of deaths in three incidents in the past six weeks. The team will be headed by a senior Union home ministry officer and consist of experts from the ministries of health and family welfare, agriculture, chemicals and fertilisers, and water resources, according to an official statement. The team will also be assisted by experts from the animal husbandry, food safety and forensic science labs. The central team will proceed on Sunday and, in collaboration with the local administration, also work on providing immediate relief as well as taking precautionary measures to prevent such incidents in the future, according to the statement. Experts from some of the most reputable institutions in the country have been arranged to manage the situation and understand the causes of the deaths. At least 16 people have died of...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday distributed around 65 lakh Svamitva property cards, and said it will bolster economic activities and help in poverty alleviation. He also interacted with some beneficiaries through video conferencing, and said the scheme will help people in getting loans and benefits of government schemes. These property cards are being distributed to beneficiaries across more than 50,000 villages in 10 states -- Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Mizoram, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and two Union Territories off Jammu & Kashmir, and Ladakh. "Around 2.24 crore beneficiaries in villages will now have Svamitva property cards after 65 lakh cards are distributed today," the prime minister said. Speaking at the distribution of property cards under SVAMITVA scheme. https://t.co/9J04CE9iiA — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 18, 2025 "Property rights is a major challenge across the world. Ye...

Be it the icy war fields of Galwan, Kargil and Siachen or the battles fought in the hot expanse of the Thar desert - tourists can now experience the war zones for themselves. On January 15, India's Ministry of Defence opened its historical as well as active battlefields and geopolitical zones for visitors as part of its new endeavour 'Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan'. The initiative will see some of its iconic and inaccessible war zones transform into tourist destinations. The newly inaugurated 'Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan' includes Galwan, and Doklam along with 75 other forward sites that have witnessed some military action in the past. These battle sites have been shortlisted by the Indian Army for "battlefield tourism" in association with the Ministry of Tourism. This would give a major boost to tourism, create awareness about the military's history and instil patriotism. Once remote, now accessible Visitors can make all travel-related arrangements includi...