Kumaon Leads the Way: 95.61% Police Marriage Registrations Achieved Under UCC Implementation

Himalaya Harbinger, Nainital Bureau. In a historic move, Uttarakhand became the first state in independent India to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), effective from January 27, 2025. This landmark reform, championed by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, aims to ensure gender equality in matters of marriage, divorce, and inheritance.   The bill was passed…

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How India laid out a digital line of control for its adversary

Himalya Harbinger, Nainital Bureau. New Delhi : Shortly after Indian jets fired cruise missiles at terror targets deep inside Pakistan to launch Operation Sindoor on May 7, officials in Delhi mobilised for a parallel battle in the digital realm. Government cyber teams tripled in size overnight to counter what became an unprecedented flood of disinformation—including…

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Pakistan has become threat to humanity: Owaisi after India’s Op Sindoor

Himalya Harbinger, Nainital Bureau. AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi strongly criticized Pakistan for its continued support of terrorism, calling it a “threat to humanity” during an interview with the Press Trust of India. The Hyderabad MP said the world will have to be told about the slaughtering of innocent citizens by Pakistan-sponsored terrorists for a long…

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I will not be found wanting’: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor to lead delegation on India’s anti-terror stand

Himalya Harbinger, Nainital Bureau. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday reacted to the government’s invitation to lead an all-party delegation to key partner countries, including members of the UN Security Council, later this month to convey India’s message of zero tolerance against terrorism following the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor. Tharoor asserted that when…

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Kerala Congress reacts as ‘Centre taps Shashi Tharoor’ for global Pakistan expose plan

Himalya Harbinger, Nainital Bureau. The Kerala Congress on Friday welcomed reports that senior party leader Shashi Tharoor will be part of an Indian parliamentary delegation constituted with an aim to expose Pakistan’s ongoing support for terrorism around the world, including Europe and the Middle East. Reacting to these developments, the Kerala Congress posted on X,…

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Koshish… Phir Ek Nayi Asha”: IG Ridhim Agrawal Revives Self-Defence and Anti-Crime Initiative for Women Across Kumaon

Himalya Harbinger, Nainital Bureau. In a significant move towards ensuring women’s safety and empowerment, Inspector General of Police (IG) Kumaon Range, Ridhim Agrawal, has revived the acclaimed initiative “Koshish… Ek Asha,” under a new title, “Koshish… Phir Ek Nayi Asha.” Originally launched during her tenure as SSP Udham Singh Nagar, the initiative focuses on curbing…

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Singapore, Hong Kong on alert as Covid cases rise sharply

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau Covid-19 cases are surging once again across parts of Asia, with health authorities in Hong Kong and Singapore raising alarms over a noticeable spike in infections, reports Bloomberg. The resurgence comes as waves of the now-endemic virus continue to swell across the region, defying seasonal expectations and reminding the public of…

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India has kept Pakistan on probation…’: Rajnath Singh says Operation Sindoor far from over

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday delivered a strong message to Pakistan during his visit to the Bhuj Rudra Mata Air Force Station in Gujarat, asserting that India’s Operation Sindoor is not over yet. Referring to the recent Operation Sindoor, the minister stated that the mission is ongoing and far from…

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