The Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir conducted its first assembly election in a decade. It showcased the peaceful embrace of democracy by its people after decades of militancy.
As India marks 50 years since the passing of Vengalil Krishnan Krishna Menon, it is an opportune moment to reflect on his profound influence on Indian diplomacy and the broader global stage.
The recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between India and the US on critical battery minerals is a pivotal step toward strengthening the two nations’ collaboration in the clean energy sector.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s visit to Brussels signals a key shift in the UK’s approach to its relationship with the European Union.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said all projects related to the Maha Kumbh must be completed by December 10, with no leeway for negligence.
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai inaugurated the Jal-Jagar Mahotsav at the Ravishankar Reservoir in Gangrel Dam, Dhamtari.
Aam Aadmi Party national convener and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday said he would campaign for the BJP if Prime Minister Narendra Modi provides free electricity in the 22 states ruled by the NDA.
Union Minister for Rextiles Giriraj Singh said on Sunday that GI tagging of Ladakh’s Pashmina wool wound prevent its exploitation by the Kashmiri traders who were promoting it as their own product.
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A floating body of a woman was fished out of Damodar river by the police near Burdwan town this morning.
Puja committees, who are making an endeavor to make their pandals friendly for senior citizens and the disabled will be awarded. Around 250 Durga Puja committees would be participating for the awards.
She immediately rushed to the office of the superintendent and later a FIR was lodged and he was arrested by Purulia Mufassil police station.
India has come to the fore as the world’s largest plastic polluter, releasing 9.3 million tonnes of plastic waste annually, according to a recent study. This accounts for approximately one-fifth of the global plastic emissions.
A young group of band members, who apart from playing music also contribute to social issues, decided to do something good for the ecology. Deeply concerned with the destruction of trees, causing imbalance to the fragile ecosystem of West Bengal, they decided to plant mangrove trees in the Sundarbans area.
When journalist and environmental activist Mudar Patherya decided to host a party on a moving tram last Sunday, he was at the receiving end of a barrage of questions and quizzical looks. In this article for The Statesman, he attempts to answer a few of the whats and whys, while taking the reader quite literally on a ride.
With the world in so much turmoil… actually, you know what? Let’s dispense with the euphemisms. The word is WAR. Much of the world is at war. There is a hot war in the middle east. A hot war in Ukraine involving the two biggest military powers—including nuclear power—in the world.
An exceptional late-season heat wave is scorching parts of US regions with record-breaking temperatures expected to last into the weekend.
Former South Korean President Moon Jae-in's daughter was booked on Saturday for drunk driving in Seoul, resulting in minor injuries to a taxi driver, officials said.
The Israeli army on Saturday killed a Hamas leader and a member of the Islamic Group in its airstrikes in Lebanon.
Nearly 300 people, mostly rural farmers, have been killed in lightning strikes in Bangladesh this year.
The valuation of Reliance Industries declined Rs 1,88,479.36 crore to Rs 18,76,718.24 crore while the HDFC Bank's market valuation slumped by Rs 72,919.58 crore to Rs 12,64,267.35 crore.
The cross-country comparative data on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) taxes collated by the World Bank shows that India has one of the highest tax rates for carbonated soft drinks (CSDs) at a total tax rate of 40 per cent as of 2023.
The survey revealed that 59% of respondents anticipate an increase in private capital expenditure during April-September compared to the previous six months.
Adani Group has started blending green hydrogen in Ahmedabad with a view to cut emissions and meet net-zero targets.
Will the celebrated K-pop group BIGBANG return to take the stage at the MAMA Awards? Find out what we know here!
Will Smith talks about how channelling his pain into his music has changed the trajectory of his new tracks.
Veteran French actor Michel Blanc, known for ‘Les Bronzés’ films and ‘Monsieur Hire’ passed away at the age of 72.
'Kahaani' maker talks about the film's tight budget. Reveals that Vidya Balan had to change in a covered car.
India skipper Suryakumar Yadav has confirmed that wicketkeeper Sanju Samson will be the side’s second opener alongside Abhishek Sharma in the T20I series against Bangladesh, starting at the Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium in Gwalior on Sunday.
Hockey Uttarakhand and Manipur Hockey won their respective matches on the sixth day of the 14th Hockey India Junior Women National Championship 2024 at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Hockey Stadium here on Saturday.
Ukraine's Lubov Zsilzova-Lisenko claimed the title in the women's section with eight points from eight rounds of the 12th edition of the IBCA World Junior and World Women Championship for the Blind in Bengaluru on Saturday.
China's Wang Chuqin and Liang Jingkun rallied to a five-set victory against teammates Lin Shidong and Lin Gaoyuan, claiming the men's doubles title at the World Table Tennis (WTT) China Smash here on Saturday.
This collaboration aims to enhance academic exchange between the two institutions thus benefiting the students of both the universities.
President Droupadi Murmu, on Thursday, advised students to balance their ambitions and social sensitivity.
Keki N Daruwalla is a true pioneer in Indian writing in English. Among his ten volumes of poetry are The Keeper of the Dead, which won the coveted Sahitya Akademi Award in 1984, and Landscapes, which won the Commonwealth Poetry Award, Asia, 1987.
The latest novel by Kiran Manral typifies the prolific and multitalented author’s inexhaustible imagination and courage, backed by an extraordinary felicity of language and ability to depict the rawest of human sensations.
Days after security forces eliminated 31 Maoists in Chhattisgarh, Union Home Minister Amit Shah will hold a review meeting with the Chief Ministers of eight left-wing extremism-affected states here on Monday, an official statement said.
Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ma Subramanian said that full administrative cooperation of the state government was extended to successfully conduct the Indian Air Force Air Adventure Program at Chennai.
In addition to Bharadwaj's complaint, Delhi Assembly Deputy Speaker Rakhi Birla has also lodged a complaint against Gupta for alleged harassment over her caste.
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Dr Singh has long been a champion of inter-faith harmony, advocating for it at numerous public meetings and conferences, many of which are well documented, Dhankhar said.
US-based Michelle Theresa Dvorak (23) and British national Fav Jane Manners (27) — embarked on their mission from Delhi to climb the Himalayan Chaukhamba-3 Peak in Uttarkashi, which stands at 6,995 metres above sea level.
Will Smith talks about how channelling his pain into his music has changed the trajectory of his new tracks.
Commenting on AAP's Janta Ki Adalat, BJP MP Manoj Tiwari said the people of Delhi won’t fall for such tricks of the ruling dispensation in the state anymore.
The valuation of Reliance Industries declined Rs 1,88,479.36 crore to Rs 18,76,718.24 crore while the HDFC Bank's market valuation slumped by Rs 72,919.58 crore to Rs 12,64,267.35 crore.
The protesting villagers, led by Palam 360 chief Surender Solanki, were later, towards the evening, detained by the police only to release later.