The initiative of Jal Sahelis or water volunteers in Central India has won widespread appreciation in India. Several of them have received awards for their inspirational work.
The accidental inclusion of journalist Jeffrey Goldberg in a high-level online group chat involving top US officials has raised critical concerns about the handling of sensitive national security communications.
A high-level committee, under the chairmanship of Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah, has approved the projects for disaster recovery and reconstruction activities for Sikkim and strengthening of fire services in five states.
Punjab Labour Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond informed the Vidhan Sabha on Friday that the state government has a plan to include all MGNREGA workers under the Building and Other Construction Workers' (BOCW) Welfare Board.
A galaxy of dignitaries, including the sitting judges, functionaries of the bar, and officials of the state and Central government were present at the oath ceremony.
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited's Skill Development Centre (SDC) in Malda has marked a trans-formative achievement, empowering 102 unemployed youth by equipping them with valuable technical skills through rigorous three-month fitter training programmes.
Central Bank of India's Kolkata Zonal Office has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Coal India Limited (CIL) and its subsidiaries having its headquarters at Coal Bhavan, New Town, Rajarhat, Kolkata.
Amid ongoing protests by a section of tea workers in Darjeeling Hills, who have halted plucking of green leaves over pending bonus payments, labour minister Moloy Ghatak has stepped in to resolve the crisis. He has called for a meeting on 3 April in Siliguri to address the issue.
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), India's securities market regulator, recently amended its Intermediaries Regulations, provisions which came into force on 10 February 2025.
The Statesman, bidding a bye to Women’s History Month, hereby platforms the voices of women who felt that experiences and struggles, which are often overlooked due to their gender, can be enlightening.
“Fascist” seems to have many, often imprecise, and sometimes downright contradictory uses. It’s also been rendered nearly meaningless, since being disfavored in historical hindsight and is now a common insult, casually flung at political opponents.
A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar, shaking Thailand and causing a deadly Bangkok building collapse, trapping dozens. Rescue efforts are underway.
The Pakistan Foreign Office (PFO) has taken a serious note of a bipartisan bill introduced by US lawmakers in the House of Representatives seeking sanctions against the country's state officials, including the Army Chief, over alleged human rights violations.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has been awarded a medal commemorating the 80th anniversary of Victory Day by the Russian government on Thursday, Moscow's embassy in Pyongyang said.
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday approved the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme with a funding of Rs 22,919 crore to make India 'Atmanirbhar' in the electronics supply chain.
The budgetary requirement for the Kharif season 2024 would be approximately Rs 37,216.15 crore. This is approximately Rs 13,000 crore more than the budgetary requirement for Rabi season 2024-25.
'Stree 2' is a horror-comedy sequel that blends spine-chilling thrills with hilarious moments as the ghostly mystery deepens, starring Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is expected to make key decisions regarding the annual central contracts for men’s cricketers during a crucial meeting in Guwahati on Saturday.
Pat Cummins cut a composed figure despite Sunrisers Hyderabad’s five-wicket loss to Lucknow Super Giants in a high-scoring encounter in Match 7 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.
Former ITTF Youth World No. 1 (U-17) Payas Jain produced the biggest upset of the opening day at the WTT Star Contender Chennai 2025, knocking out Commonwealth Games and Asian Games medallist Sathiyan Gnanasekaran in the Men’s Singles Round of 64.
Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Jharkhand had successful outings as they secured wins in their respective last league matches in Pool A of the Final Phase of the National Women’s Hockey League 2024-25 held at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Hockey Stadium
Language activists and education experts in Karnataka are staunchly opposing the three language formula — and Hindi, which has resulted in 90,000 students failing in the SSLC examinations and thus losing a year.
The British Council, the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities, has announced the launch of a research and publication section at its Kolkata library.
The body of another policeman was spotted on Friday by a drone near the spot of yesterday’s fierce gunfight in the far-flung forest area of the Kathua district, taking the death toll of the police personnel to four.
The Punjab government on Friday told the Supreme Court that it has cleared the protesting farmers from the Shambhu and Khanauri borders near Haryana and farmers' leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who was on fast-unto-death, has also broken his fast.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is expected to make key decisions regarding the annual central contracts for men’s cricketers during a crucial meeting in Guwahati on Saturday.
BSP supremo Mayawati on Friday accused the Akhilesh Yadav-led Samajwadi Party of using one of its Dalit leaders to gain political mileage in the wake of the Rajput ruler Rana Sanga controversy.
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday approved the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme with a funding of Rs 22,919 crore to make India 'Atmanirbhar' in the electronics supply chain.
Several legislators, including Leader of Opposition Atishi, were on Friday marshaled out of the Delhi Assembly by Speaker Vijender Gupta for disrupting the proceedings.
