Paradoxically, India’s government housing projects struggle with a significant deficit among the economically weaker sections, whose needs remain largely unmet despite a substantial amount being spent on multiple housing projects promoted by state or central Governments.
As India and the United States inch closer to a possible trade agreement before the July 9 deadline, the stakes for both nations ~ and indeed the global economic order ~ are unmistakably high.
On every World Environment Day, India stirs to a harsh reality ~ its towering Himalayan peaks, once-pristine rivers, and meticulously planned cities are drowning in plastic waste.
The Uttar Pradesh government has taken a major step towards empowering Divyangjan by proposing state-funded operation of all 38 District Disability Rehabilitation Centers (DDRCs).
Punjab Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Sibin C held a video conference on Monday to review preparations for the by-election in the 64-Ludhiana West Assembly Constituency.
In a fresh wave of eviction efforts across Assam, the state government on Monday launched an operation in Goalpara district, targeting over 1,500 bighas of alleged encroached land in the Hasilabeel area under Balijana revenue circle.
Trade at the Fulbari Land Port near Siliguri was disrupted today as local exporters and transport associations backed by the Trinamul Congress blocked the movement of Bhutanese trucks carrying boulders to Bangladesh.
Trinamool Congress leadership, on Saturday, gave clear instructions to the leaders in all ranks to refrain from using pictures of any party leader other than West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at the programme on the party’s annual Martyrs’ Day this year on July 21.
According to him, such an attempt by the Bankura district police happened at around 2 a.m. on Sunday, and the perpetrators were cops from the Khatra and Bankura Police Stations.
India Meteorological Department (IMD) Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra has been elected the third vice president of the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO).
Flanked by high mountain peaks, the Chenab Bridge stands 359 meters above mean sea level, dwarfing the Eiffel Tower by 35 meters, and the Qutub Minar five times over!
Padmaja Chauhan, Nodal Officer of the Women and Child Safety Organisation (WCSO), stated on Monday that women and child safety remains a top priority for Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
Minnesota State Representative Melissa Hortman, 55, and her husband were shot dead at their home in Brooklyn Park at 3:35 a.m. local time early Saturday morning, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said.
South Korea's presidential office called on all parties involved in the Israel-Iran conflict to show restraint on Sunday, saying the country does not support any further escalation of military tension in the region.
A regulatory filing made to the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange added that the facilities at Haifa Port continued to operate despite a shutdown of some downstream operations — with no injuries or casualties reported.
India’s total exports—combining merchandise and services—rose to USD 71.12 billion in May 2025, marking a 2.77% year-on-year increase, according to data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has implemented a series of key reforms aimed at simplifying and streamlining its services for millions of stakeholders across the country.
Featuring actress Keerthy Suresh alongside Suhas, Babu Mohan, Shatru, and Talluri Rameshwari, the film promises a colourful, heartfelt story with a satirical twist.
On Monday, the filmmaker dropped the trailer for 'Special Ops 2', offering fans a sneak peek into the high-stakes world of espionage that’s about to unfold.
In a heartfelt Instagram post, the 'Idea of You' actor shared his excitement and gratitude for the chance to play Prince Adam, the man behind the mighty He-Man.
D Deepesh and Naman Pushpak have been named as replacements in the India men’s U19 squad for the upcoming tour of England, scheduled from June 24 to July 23.
India batter Karun Nair, who is eyeing a return to the national Test side after an eight-year hiatus, revealed in a recent interview that he was once advised by a senior cricketer to retire and focus solely on T20 leagues for financial security.
India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir, who had briefly returned home for a family emergency, is set to rejoin the rest of the squad in Leeds on Tuesday, a couple of days ahead of the first Test against England, starting Friday.
Held at the iconic Olympic Shooting range between June 8-15, the Munich World Cup saw India register their third top-three finish this year in four world cups, with two gold and two bronze medals.
Shibashis Banerjee, president of the Central Kolkata unit of TMCP along with other members raised concerns by students from multiple colleges across Central Kolkata.
In a blazing start to the 2024–25 placement season, IIT Kharagpur has set a new benchmark in campus recruitment, with nine students bagging job offers exceeding Rs 1 crore per annum, and the highest package touching an unprecedented Rs 2.14 crore.
This expanded partnership aims to strengthen cooperation between academic institutions, research laboratories, and industry stakeholders across India and the United States.
The State’s Higher Education Department and the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Monday to offer a range of undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma and certificate programmes in the Odia language, an official said on Tuesday.
Disha Eye Hospitals, Eastern India’s largest eye care network, launched its month-long awareness campaign — “Act. SubtrAct. CatarAct.” — in Siliguri on Wednesday, as part of Cataract Awareness Month.
Trade at the Fulbari Land Port near Siliguri was disrupted today as local exporters and transport associations backed by the Trinamul Congress blocked the movement of Bhutanese trucks carrying boulders to Bangladesh.
“We want a narco test on Sonam, her parents, her brother Govind, and her sister-in-law," Raja's elder brother Vipin Raghuvanshi told some media persons in Indore.
Mohes Kumar Behera, an officer of the Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE), has Joined as Chief General Manager (Projects) Indian Port Rail and Ropeway Corporation Limited, a JV company under Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Government of India, at Bhubaneswar, on re-employment basis.
Earlier today, the Sixth State Finance Commission called on the Chief Minister and sought his valuable suggestions for empowering the local bodies of the State.
In a grand ceremony held at Katehari on Monday, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for 194 development projects worth ₹1,184 crore, aimed at the comprehensive development of Ambedkar Nagar district.
A 55-year-old man was found dead in his residence in Seelampur on Sunday afternoon, after neighbours alerted the police about a foul odour emanating from his home.
BJP Kerala president Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Monday criticized the Congress for accepting the support of the Welfare Party, the political arm of Jamaat-e-Islami, for its candidate in the Nilambur by-poll.
D Deepesh and Naman Pushpak have been named as replacements in the India men’s U19 squad for the upcoming tour of England, scheduled from June 24 to July 23.
