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Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced on Sunday that the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) is imminent in the state, with plans to introduce it in the Assembly shortly. Speaking at the Shashtipurti Mahotsav of Sadhvi Ritambhara in Mathura on Saturday, CM Dhami stated, `Now we are also preparing to implement the Uniform Civil Code of Conduct in Devbhoomi. It will be presented in the Assembly soon.` The Uniform Civil Code proposes the formulation of personal laws that apply uniformly to all citizens, irrespective of their religion, gender, or sexual orientation. On December 22, the Uttarakhand Cabinet,…

Donald Trump's campaign team has given a new nickname to presidential rival Nikki Haley, branding her `Nikki New Taxes.` The move comes as Trump spokesperson Steven Cheung criticizes Haley's tax stance, accusing her of having a 'troublesome' record on the matter. In a statement titled 'KISS OF DEATH: Nikki New Taxes,' Cheung accuses the former South Carolina governor of showing `total disdain for the working class` and being willing to `sell out to lobbyist parasites.` The statement highlights Haley's support for a significant increase in the state gas tax in South Carolina, a move she had previously promised voters she…

India Women's team captain Harmanpreet Kaur on Saturday said that dropped catches were part and parcel of the game and that her players need a bit more awareness late in the chase as they went down to Australia Women by three runs at the Wankhede Stadium here. After fighting back to restrict a strong Australian batting line-up to 258/8 in 50 overs with Phoebe Litchfield (63) and Ellyse Perry (50). Deepti Sharma claimed 5-38 in 10 overs but what impacted the Indians was the catches they dropped in field. Though the Aussies fielders also dropped three catches, they excelled in…

Christ the Redeemer was illuminated in a Pele jersey as Brazil commemorated the first anniversary of the soccer legend's passing on Friday. At the age of 82, Pele succumbed to colon cancer. The iconic Christ the Redeemer statue featured a projection of a Brazil jersey adorned with Pelé's name and the number 10, along with a message from Pope Francis, acknowledging Pele's devout Catholicism. In a letter, the pontiff remarked, `Pelé, also known as Mr. Edson Arantes do Nascimento, unquestionably embodied all the positive qualities of a sportsman in his life.` As a local orchestra played, he added, `The memory…

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has announced that the state will not participate in Bharat Parv, scheduled to take place at the Red Fort from January 23 to January 31. This decision comes in response to the Ministry of Defence's invitation to states, including Punjab, to showcase their tableaux during Bharat Parv. In a statement, CM Mann expressed that Punjab will not showcase the sacrifices of historical figures like Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, Sukhdev, Lala Lajpat Rai, Udham Singh, Mai Bhagho, Kartar Sarabha, Ghadri Baba, and Maharaja Ranjit Singh in categories deemed unacceptable. He emphasized the state's ability to show respect…

As the cold wave tightens its grip on northern India, the air quality in Delhi has plummeted to the 'severe' category on the last day of the year, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board on Sunday. The Air Quality Index (AQI) exceeded 400 at several locations in Delhi, including Munirka, Dwarka, and RK Puram. The AQI in Anand Vihar recorded 425, Dwarka-Sector 8 registered 425, RK Puram stood at 426, and Munirka reported an AQI of 431. Earlier this month, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) issued orders to ban non-essential construction work and the operation…

Lt Gen Sanjiv Rai, the 33rd General Officer Commanding, concluded his tenure of over a year and relinquished command of the prestigious Chetak Corps at Bathinda Military Station on Sunday. Having served the Indian Army for 37 and a half years, Lt Gen Sanjiv Rai, commissioned in June 1986 into the Sikh Light Infantry, completed his distinguished career. He is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy Khadakwasla, Pune, Indian Military Academy, Dehradun, College of Combat, Mhow, DSSC, Wellington, College of Air Warfare, Secunderabad, and National Defence College, New Delhi. Lt Gen Sanjiv Rai had extensive operational experience across all…

In a tragic incident reported by ARY News, a 14-year-old girl fatally shot her sister during a quarrel over a TikTok video in Sarai Alamgir town, located in Punjab's Gujrat district. The dispute unfolded between the two sisters, Saba Afzal and Maria Afzal, as they were recording a video for the popular social media platform. Following the heated argument, the 14-year-old, Saba Afzal, took a drastic step by shooting her sister. A case has been filed against the young suspect based on a complaint lodged by her brother with the Saddar Police Station. This distressing incident mirrors a similar tragedy…

In the last 'Mann Ki Baat' episode of the year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the transformative impact of innovative technology, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), on various societal sectors. He cited the Kashi-Tamil Sangmam event in Uttar Pradesh, where the AI-powered Bhashini app facilitated seamless translation of his Hindi speech to Tamil, eliciting positive feedback from participants. During the 108th episode, PM Modi shared the experimental use of 'Bhashini,' an AI tool, to deliver his address in Hindi while the Tamil-speaking audience received real-time translations. He envisioned a future where speeches and movies could be instantly translated into various languages,…

The Ministry of Defense has issued a clarification regarding the absence of Punjab's tableau in the Republic Day parade. The ministry explained that the decision was based on the theme misalignment with this year's broader tableau themes. Emphasizing transparency, the ministry detailed the selection process, involving an expert committee that evaluates proposals on criteria like theme, concept, design, and visual impact during the parade. The committee's decisions, the ministry stressed, are devoid of political influence, relying solely on proposal merits. To address exclusions, the Defense Ministry extended invitations to states not featured in the parade to showcase their tableaux during…