In a cluster of villages inhabited by Tharu tribals in the terai area of Uttarakhand, a nutrition survey discovered that despite other problems, people had managed to avoid malnutrition to a remarkable extent.
The arrest of South Korea’s sitting president, Yoon Suk Yeol, on charges of insurrection has set a historic precedent, marking a pivotal moment for the country's democracy.
The recent ceasefire between Israel and Hamas offers a fragile respite in a volatile region. Brokered through Qatar’s mediation and supported by the United States, the agreement involves the phased release of hostages and Palestinian prisoners, alongside the entry of limited humanitarian aid into Gaza.
Decades pass and, although Capital has often been described as an outdated text, the debate surrounding this book persists.
The maiden flight took place at Udhampur under the aegis of NCC Directorate, Jammu Kashmir & Ladakh offering the cadets an unforgettable experience and hands-on exposure to aviation.
Shanmugaratnam, who is accompanied by a high-level delegation, including ministers, MPs, and officials, is also scheduled to visit the World Skill Centre, which was set up here by Singapore’s Institute of Technical Education and Education Services (ITEES) with funding from the Asian Development Bank.
In a major reshuffle in the state's bureaucracy, Uttar Pradesh government has transferred 29 IAS officers with change in DMs of 14 districts and three Divisional Commissioners.
Amid the reports of hike in the budgetary allocation, the railway stocks surged on Thursday. This has increased investor sentiment, reversing the downward trend seen in recent months
A 16-year-old minor rape survivor attempted suicide by consuming poison in the court premises in Kendrapara on Friday, police officials said.
The West Bengal health department has suspended 12 doctors after the death of a woman and a newborn baby in the alleged expiry saline case, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced on Thursday.
The Calcutta High Court, on Thursday, has sought reports from two leading commissionerates in West Bengal, namely Kolkata Police and Howrah City Police over complaints relating to delay in uploading of first information reports (FIRs) on their respective websites.
Trinamul Congress chairperson Mamata Banerjee today condemned the statement of Mohan Bhagwat, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief as anti-national and said this was uncalled for.
A field that has been a preserve of males, agriculture and women have dominated the place with their achievements.
Bengalis have been stereotyped as cerebral and inclined towards detection; this same pedigree brings on another sleuth, Detective Tarinichoron Ray. Kaushik Majumdar, after creating “the masonic series”, has brought out a focused Tarini short story collection. The book “Detective Tarinichoron” was published by Book Farm in November of 2024.
Supriya Shrinate is one of the prominent leaders of the Congress. She is also the chairperson of Congress' Social Media and Digital Platforms department as well as a member of the Congress Working Committee, the party's highest decision-making body.
Dr Manmohan Singh's association with the Northeast goes beyond political representation—it is a story of deep-rooted ties and sustained efforts to address the region’s unique challenges.
In a landmark move to enhance telecom accessibility, security, and empowerment across India, Union Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia on Friday launched a suite of citizen-focused initiatives.
At least 10 Pakistanis have died in another tragic incident when a boat carrying at least 80 passengers capsized near Morocco.
Presidential inaugurations — the event at which the incoming president is administered the oath of office — often attract top-dollar donors and are marked by a spate of balls, parties and celebrations all around Washington DC's hotels and restaurants, in the run up to the big day, January 20 and after.
The IRGC's Quds Base said the arrests took place during the ongoing 'Martyrs of Security' operation.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) retained its growth projection for India at 6.5 per cent for FY26 and FY27, holding that it is “in line with potential.”
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the revival plan for RINL for a total of Rs 11,440 crore.
At close, the Sensex was down 423.49 points or 0.55 per cent at 76,619.33, and the Nifty was down 108.60 points or 0.47 per cent at 23,203.20.
The Centre is taking pre-emptive and timely decisions to ensure price stability of various commodities in the interest of consumers and farmers. In fact, steps like incentivising domestic production, import, and export policies to ensure overall availability and affordability of essential food commodities are being taken up.
In an unanticipated move, Drake has filed a lawsuit against Universal Music Group for defamation over Kendrick Lamar's diss track 'Not Like Us.'
Following veteran star Han Suk Kyu, ‘Family by Choice’ actor Bae Hyeon Seong joins the talks of starring in a new comedy project.
The highly anticipated sequel project ‘Son of Sardaar 2’ led by Ajay Devgn and Mrunal Thakur locks a release date.
Kangana Ranaut-starrer "Emergency" was released in theatres on Friday with mixed reviews even as the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) protested against its screening in Punjab.
This policy document follows a review meeting that the BCCI held on Saturday involving the board’s top brass and head coach Gautam Gambhir along with skipper Rohit Sharma and selection committee chief Ajit Agarkar, and lays out detailed logistical plans for players to follow. Here's what the ten points include.
The Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) is set to host a three-day sports event, “JNU Olympics’, under the joint initiative of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) JNU unit and Khelo India from January 20 to 22.
The 22-year-old Bhaker became independent India's first athlete to win two medals in a single edition of the Olympics with her bronze-winning show in the 10m air pistol individual and 10m air pistol mixed team events in August last year.
American tennis legend Pam Shriver revealed that her car was stolen in which she had several major trophies, including five US Open trophies, five French Open plates, five Wimbledon trophies, and one Australian Open trophy.
The University Grant Commission (UGC) has banned three universities in Rajasthan from enrolling scholars under the PhD programme for next five years from the academic session 2025-26 to 2029-30.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) announced on Monday that it has postponed the UGC-NET December 2024 examination scheduled for January 15, citing overlapping festivities.
National level technical bonanza of the country - ConnecTech organised by the University of Engineering & Management (UEM), Kolkata & Jaipur, held in UEM Kolkata campus on Saturday.
Amid severe cold wave conditions, the authorities have suspended classes up to 8th standard in all schools of Bihar's Araria district till January 12.
In an unanticipated move, Drake has filed a lawsuit against Universal Music Group for defamation over Kendrick Lamar's diss track 'Not Like Us.'
Following veteran star Han Suk Kyu, ‘Family by Choice’ actor Bae Hyeon Seong joins the talks of starring in a new comedy project.
The highly anticipated sequel project ‘Son of Sardaar 2’ led by Ajay Devgn and Mrunal Thakur locks a release date.
The Budget Session of Parliament will commence from January 31 and will continue till April 4, the Lok Sabha Secretariat said on Friday evening.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav has said that investment proposals worth more than Rs 32500 crore in various sectors were received during the Regional Industry Conclave (RIC) held in Shahdol, and they are expected to generate employment for more than 30000 people in the state.
Haryana Vidhan Sabha Speaker Harvinder Kalyan also attended the meeting, which took place at the Madhuban Police Complex in Karnal.
The body of 78-year-old Gopan Swami, exhumed earlier for a post-mortem examination following legal and public scrutiny of his family’s claim of ‘samadhi,’ was reinterred in a grand religious ceremony at his residence in Neyyattinkara on Friday.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) retained its growth projection for India at 6.5 per cent for FY26 and FY27, holding that it is “in line with potential.”
Jammu & Kashmir National Conference (NC) president and former Chief Minister Dr Farooq Abdullah on Friday ruled out 'unity' between his party and the BJP.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the revival plan for RINL for a total of Rs 11,440 crore.
