In the chaos of war, truth is often the first casualty. Yet even amid destruction and desperation, there remains a universal expectation: that humanitarian workers ~ paramedics, rescue teams, and aid convoys ~ should be protected, not targeted.
Within Pakistan, the unforgiving regions of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and Baluchistan have had an especially violent ‘gun-culture’, for a long time. Bloody, inter-tribal, anti- ‘foreigner’ and familial feuds are a way of life, and often the family sentinels peer at their neighbours through rifle ports.
Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinay Kumar Saxena and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath held a high-level meeting here on Tuesday to resolve the pending cases of both states in the court.
Assam has emerged as the third fastest-growing state in India, clocking a GDP growth rate of 7.94% at constant prices, claimed Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday.
Union Minister Hardeep Puri on Tuesday said he was confident India would emerge stronger from the fallout of the US administration tariffs once the bilateral trade agreement between the two partner countries is finalised.
The meeting of the internal disciplinary committee of Trinamul Congress, which was scheduled for Tuesday to decide on MLAs not attending Assembly sessions, has been postponed for an indefinite period amid internal rift in the party.
A verbal spat between Trinamul Congress (TMC) MPs Kalyan Banerjee and Kirti Azad at the Election Commission of India (ECI) premises has sparked controversy, with the BJP releasing videos and screenshots of the alleged altercation.
Thirty three passengers suffered injuries and one died after a speeding bus suddenly toppled on Kalna - Pandua road this morning while trying to give passage to an electric rickshaw.
Violence broke out in Bengal's Murshidabad district over the Waqf (Amendment) Act. Chaos erupted in Jangipur as a protest over the passage of the Waqf Bill in Parliament turned violent.
Another guilt-inducing day is looming large. Tomorrow is World Health Day and those of us who take our health for granted ought to take a little time and give a thought to the torture we subject ourselves to.
In an interview with The Statesman, Neerja Birla, the Founder and Chairperson of Aditya Birla Education Trust and Mpower and a mental health advocate, takes part in a discourse revolving around the concerning trend of rising mental health cases.
With World Health Day (7 April) around the corner, experts are raising concerns about an increased public health crisis that is often overlooked: sleep deprivation.
US President Donald Trump’s sweeping reciprocal tariffs go into effect Tuesday at midnight US Eastern time (9:30 am IST) unaffected by negotiations underway between the US and the affected trading partner countries, with the heaviest levy of 104 per cent on goods from China.
At least six people were killed and 15 others injured in multiple US airstrikes across Yemen on Tuesday, according to Houthi-run al-Masirah TV and local health authorities.
As per media agencies, the government will refrain from the issuance of Umrah, business, and family visit visas until mid-June 2025, which coincides with the conclusion of Hajj.
The Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov criticised the United States on Monday for its sweeping tariff hikes, accusing it of undermining global economic stability.
Stock Market staged a strong rebound, snapping a three-day losing streak with Nifty 50 closing above 22,500 as across-the-board buying revived sentiment, in-line with the rally across Asian markets and Europe.
The Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited has officially announced that operations have commenced at the Colombo West International Terminal (CWIT), which is being jointly developed with the Sri Lanka Ports Authority as well as the Lankan conglomerate John Keells Holdings.
The Cotton Corporation of India Ltd (CCI) has successfully procured 525 lakh quintals of seed cotton, equivalent to 100 lakh bales, under Minimum Support Price (MSP) operations during the current cotton season 2024-25, up to March 31.
The Department of Financial Services (DFS) has notified the amalgamation of 26 Regional Rural banks (RRBs) under the 'One State One RRB' policy, the Ministry of Finance said in a statement on Tuesday.
BLACKPINK’s Jennie sets social media ablaze! Following the release of her captivating solo album last month, the K-pop sensation has taken over fans with her latest photoshoot.
Ajay Devgn returns in 'Raid 2' to face Riteish Deshmukh's deadly villain in a high-stakes thriller packed with action, drama, and real-life inspired raids.
Kashvee had an impressive outing in this year’s WPL with 11 wickets, and emerged the joint-highest wicket-taker among the Indian bowlers with Shikha Pandey.
Having said that, both teams will hope their underperforming bowling units rediscover their rhythm on what promises another belter of a surface at the Motera.
It’s not possible to complete the recruitment process of school teachers, group C and D employees in state government-aided schools within three months, said Prof Siddhartha Majumder, chairman of the West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC).
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday praised Delhi University, stating that it has produced many great leaders, artists, social reformers, and thinkers, not only for the country, but the world.
The meeting of the internal disciplinary committee of Trinamul Congress, which was scheduled for Tuesday to decide on MLAs not attending Assembly sessions, has been postponed for an indefinite period amid internal rift in the party.
A verbal spat between Trinamul Congress (TMC) MPs Kalyan Banerjee and Kirti Azad at the Election Commission of India (ECI) premises has sparked controversy, with the BJP releasing videos and screenshots of the alleged altercation.
Thirty three passengers suffered injuries and one died after a speeding bus suddenly toppled on Kalna - Pandua road this morning while trying to give passage to an electric rickshaw.
Violence broke out in Bengal's Murshidabad district over the Waqf (Amendment) Act. Chaos erupted in Jangipur as a protest over the passage of the Waqf Bill in Parliament turned violent.
In a fillip to the farming community and farming above all in the state, the state government today cleared in-principle the proposal for setting up a fertiliser factory in the state to make fertiliser cheaper.
The Howrah Division of the Eastern Railway completed track Renewal (CTR), tamping and deep screening works on critical routes, ensuring smoother and safer train operations in one year.
Curious hospital staff and family members of other patients gathered around the elaborately adorned vehicle, eager to witness the unusual but heartwarming moment.
Justice Gangopadhyay also asked them to hit the road by organising sit-in-demonstrations and hunger strike till the state government arranges some way out.
