Donald Trump’s plan to withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO) has been met with dismay in the public health field.
A recent study by University College London has presented the results of its findings on the impact of smoking on life expectancy in rather dramatic terms.
As India prepares to unveil its Union Budget and monetary policy, policymakers face the daunting challenge of navigating a landscape marked by subdued urban consumption, hesitant private investment, and global economic uncertainties.
China’s stock markets are undergoing a profound transformation as companies embrace shareholder returns through record dividends and share buybacks.
The Meghalaya unit of BJP has announced a 10-point manifesto aimed at fostering empowerment, financial stability, and sustainable development for…
Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited Akshayvat (large and ancient Banyan tree, considered to be immortal or eternal according to Hindu beliefs) in Mahakumbh Nagar on Monday.
The grand Mahakumbh festival at Prayagraj's Sangam has drawn over 13 crore devotees so far, with preparations in full swing for the Amrit Snan on Mauni Amavasya, January 29.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday confirmed that he will visit Paris on February 10-11 to attend the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit being hosted by France.
The division bench of Justice Debangshu Basak and Justice Shabbar Rashidi has kept the judgement reserved. At the time of filing the report, it was not clear whether the court’s direction in the matter would surface later in the day or some other day.
As Lt Cdr Saahil Ahluwalia led the Indian Navy's marching contingent on Kartavya Path on Sunday, a proud father sat watching. Exactly 34 years ago, Commodore Ravi Ahluwalia, IN (Retd), had done the same during the Republic Day Parade in New Delhi.
An FIR was filed at a Kolkata-based police station on Sunday against the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi for mentioning the date of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s demise on his official X handle, while paying tributes to him on his birth anniversary on January 23.
Kulti Police, under Asansol Durgapur Police Commissionerate (ADPC) raided the Lachipur red light area in Neamatpur area and arrested seven residents of Jharkhand.
All India Mahila Congress president Alka Lamba is set to contest the Delhi Assembly polls from Kalkaji. She had earlier served as the MLA for Chandni Chowk. The seasoned politician had begun her political career as a student activist with the National Students' Union of India (NSUI).
Aam Aadmi Party leader Jasmine Shah believes no political party in India's history has ever received a mandate as significant as the one his party secured in the 2015 Delhi Assembly elections.
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.
North Korea has test-fired sea-to-surface strategic cruise guided missiles, the North's state media reported Sunday, in the first missile launch since US President Donald Trump took office last week.
Prosecutors have formally indicted South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on charges of organizing an insurrection related to his brief declaration of martial law last month.
The World Health Organization (WHO) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus condemned the recent attack on the Saudi Teaching Maternal Hospital in El Fasher, Sudan, which resulted in 70 deaths and 19 injuries.
The series of directives issued by President Donald Trump within hours of his swearing-in was -- as expected -- unambiguous, assertive and geopolitically important.
Total farm area sown under various rabi crops in the ongoing season so far has crossed 655.88 lakh hectares, data from the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare said on Monday.
At close, Sensex was down 824 points or 1 per cent at 75,366, and the Nifty was down 275 points or 1.2 per cent at 22,817.
Coal India reported a 17 per cent drop in consolidated net profit to Rs 8,505.57 crore for the third quarter (Q3) of the financial year 2024-25 (FY25).
The Ministry of Finance has invited fresh applications for the post of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) chief on Monday as Madhabi Puri Buch’s tenure ends on February 28.
During his visit to Dubai, Shah Rukh Khan revealed that the title of his next, 'King' is a bit of a show-off as he confirms production plans.
Mrs Funnybones, Twinkle Khanna, recently penned an article where she slammed rumours that Kareena was intoxicated when Saif was attacked.
'Deva' is an electrifying action-thriller starring Shahid Kapoor and Pooja Hegde, directed by Rosshan Andrrews, packed with gripping drama, high-octane action.
Filmmaker Mani Ratnam initially wanted to cast SRK and Kajol in 'Alai Payuthey.' However, the title went to Madhavan and Shalini. Here's Why.
Smriti Mandhana was on Monday adjudged the ICC Women’s ODI Cricketer of 2024 after the India vice-captain set new career standards in One Day Internationals, racking up a personal best 747 runs in 13 innings throughout the year.
India’s star pacer Jasprit Bumrah was on Monday crowned the ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year for 2024. This accolade comes after a record-breaking year where Bumrah delivered a career-best performance, cementing his place as one of the greatest Test bowlers of contemporary cricket.
On a roll after recording back-to-back victories in Kolkata and Chennai, India will be aiming to seal the five-match T20I series against England when Suryakumar Yadav & Co take the field for the third game at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot on Tuesday.
Promising South Africa star Annerie Dercksen has been named the ICC Emerging Women’s Cricketer of the Year for 2024, beating a tough field to win the prestigious honour.
There was excitement as students from round the globe gathered at the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur to showcase their creativity and scientific brilliance at the 6th edition of the Young Innovators Programme (YIP) 2025.
The National Book Fair in Ranchi on Saturday featured two compelling discussions, showcasing senior journalist and Deputy Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha Harivansh’s "Samay Ke Sawal" series and cultural activist Aneesh Ankur’s "Rangmanch Ke Samajik Sarokar". Both books delve into the interplay between society, politics, and culture.
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.
The two sides also decided to take appropriate measures to further promote and facilitate people-to-people exchanges, including media and think-tank interactions.
Modi said the global impact of Indian youth is undeniable, with the world’s future impossible to imagine without them.
The court stated, “Such training be made compulsory to all such officers who are holding or likely to hold such post, assigned duty under PP Act and/or HPLR Act.”
The crowd was so big that even the police could not show the courage to stop the people.
The Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU), Raipur, concluded its six-month-long “Constitution@75: HNLU Series” with an inspiring celebration of the 76th Republic Day, featuring a mix of academic discourse, cultural festivities, and a vision for constitutional literacy.
Dr. Sharma lauded the efforts of Patanjali Yogpeeth, the Bharatiya Shiksha Board, and its chairman, Dr. Nagendra Pratap Singh (former IAS), in creating an education system aligned with Indian culture.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday became the first person in the state to register his marriage in the UCC app as he formally announced implementation of the Uniform Civil Code in the state.
During his visit to Dubai, Shah Rukh Khan revealed that the title of his next, 'King' is a bit of a show-off as he confirms production plans.
On Republic Day, the large number of devotees gathered in Ayodhya surprised everyone and Ramlala broke his old records.
Hing, or asafoetida, is a powerful spice known for its bold flavor and aroma, enhancing the taste of Indian dishes. It also offers numerous health benefits.
