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Services along two sections — Anantnag to Qazigund, and via Qazigand to Banihal — remain shut due to accumulation of snow on the tracks

Many paddy farmers are facing a peculiar problem, i.e., shortage of experienced farm workers

Protestors ask for immediate payment for the first-crop paddy procured from them

Magnus Carlsen withdrew from the World Rapid and Blitz Championships for not complying with FIDE's dress code, which prohibits jeans. Despite being fined and given options, he refused to change on principle. Chief Arbiter enforced the rules, leading to his disqualification from the ninth round. FIDE clarified it was a procedural decision.

Shawn Michaels, known for his magnetic and brash personality, attracted numerous women, including WWE Diva Sunny. He had a brief marriage with Theresa Wood before marrying Rebecca Curci, a former WCW Nitro Girl. Shawn and Rebecca have been married for over 25 years and have two children.

Of the 92,094 crimes reported this year, 25,694 were against women and children; NDPS cases stood at 1,819, says DGP

Tina Knowles, Beyoncé's mother, defended her daughter's Christmas Day NFL halftime performance against online critics. Tina highlighted the negativity despite Beyoncé's undeniable talent, calling out trolls. She urged detractors to watch something else and quoted the Bible reflecting strength and resilience. Beyoncé's Houston performance included a special duet with her daughter, Blue Ivy.

Govindan cautions the Congress and the Indian Union Muslim League against aligning with communal forces to secure electoral victories

From being stranded in forests in Karnataka to a fatal fall from an incomplete bridge in Uttar Pradesh, users relying on Google Maps in India are facing the consequences of incomplete or inaccurate data on the mapping platform

The outgoing U.S. President said he had the chance to meet PM Singh as Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee in 2008 and as Vice President during his Official State Visit to the United States in 2009

The government takes several decisions including purchase of 190 ambulances, deployment of 58 Mahaprasthanam vehicles and opening Jan Aushadhi stores in every mandal

Rohit Sharma's poor performance in Australia is raising concerns about his place in the Indian Test team. With only 22 runs in four innings, his form has drawn criticism from former players. The team management faces a critical decision on Rohit's role, considering KL Rahul's fine performance as an opener.