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Donald Trump will assume the American presidency on 20 January 2025. Biden’s tenure was impacted by his age and slowing mental abilities, thereby opening doors for the deep state, largely composed of individuals who were part of the Obama administration, to push decisions.
India's economic growth, celebrated in aggregate terms, hides an uncomfortable truth: much of this progress has bypassed the majority of the population, particularly in rural areas.
Australia’s proposed social media ban for those under 16, led by its government, is a bold step aimed at addressing growing concerns around children’s mental health.
In an ongoing operation targeting suspected links to the terrorist group Al-Qaeda, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has executed a coordinated series of raids across Tripura and Assam.
The last flight of Vistara Airlines from Odisha took off for Delhi on Monday night. This marked the end of the airline's operations from the state ahead of its merger with Air India.
As part of its ongoing campaign to promote eco-friendly transportation across the state, the Uttar Pradesh government is set to establish a robust network of electric vehicles (EV) charging stations in the state.
Tolerance is a virtue. It is deeply embedded in the ethos of Indian civilisation, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar said on Sunday, adding it is the premise of harmony and inclusivity in society.
Another school student dies in an accident due to road rage between two errant bus drivers near Gate 2 at Salt Lake.
Hundreds of local villagers agitated and stopped coal production of Damagoria Open Cast Coal Mines in Kulti, seeking employment for the local people, yesterday.
The Opposition failed to file a single nomination in the much awaited high-profile election of south Bengal's lone women's cooperative bank even on the last day of filing of nomination papers, today.
Well-known theatre and cinema personality Manoj Mitra died at a private nursing home this morning.
Dr Sudhir Chandra Sur Institute of Technology and Sports Complex (SurTech), a JIS Group Educational Initiative and Idea-O-Meter successfully hosted the ‘Academia and Industrial Summit 2024’ on 8 November at the SurTech Campus at Dumdum, Kolkata, to bridge the gap between academia and industry, creating invaluable opportunities for SurTech students.
In 2015, the United Nations outlined 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) aimed at eradicating poverty, protecting our planet, and ensuring equality for all. These goals address a wide range of global challenges, including climate change, the biodiversity crisis, and pressing health issues like antibiotic resistance and cancer. Biological scientists play a crucial role in tackling these challenges and can also benefit from the diverse career opportunities available to them.
In 1947, when Angami Zapu Phizo raised the banner of Naga nationhood, it was based on the simple premise that the Nagas were neither under the Assamese nor Manipuri rulers and that the Britishers were the first to rule them, and by that account, when they leave the subcontinent, they should be left alone. Phizo, however, was aware that each Naga village or tribe exists as a republic of their own and that each had a different dialect and that the only visible and practical way to bring them together on a common platform was their faith in Jesus Christ.
In a vast country like India, inter-state border disputes are very common. But it will be wrong to judge border disputes between the north-east and other parts of India from the same parameter. The border discord has always been a very sensitive issue in the Northeast. It is one of the major causes of unrest in northeastern states.
The consular camp was to be held to enable Indian-origin Hindus and Sikhs to renew their mandatory life certificates.
President-elect Donald Trump on Monday announced fierce critic of the world organisation, Elise Stefanik, as the US permanent representative, a cabinet-level position.
The Israeli military has said it struck a rocket launcher in southern Lebanon after a barrage of 90 rockets crossed into the country from Lebanon, injuring three people.
The Vice President on Monday laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier with President Joe Biden.
Onions literally left consumers teary-eyed as their prices surged. Currently, the onions sell for about Rs 70 to 80 per kg depending on the locality.
The Ministry of Finance on Tuesday said that various measures taken by the Union government have contributed to the sustained financial health and robustness of the banking sector as a whole.
At close, the Sensex was down 820.97 points or 1.03% at 78,675.18, and the Nifty was down 257.80 points or 1.07% at 23,883.50.
WIPI was released by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) underscoring global trends in intellectual property (IP) filings.
Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, Tyla, BTS' Jimin and BLACKPINK's Lisa sweep big wins at the MTV EMAs. Details inside.
The makers have dropped the high-octane trailer for ‘Mission Impossible 8' titled ‘The Final Reckoning’ sending fans into a nostalgic ride.
BTS’ J-hope recently went live from LA and had a candid interaction with his fans. The K-pop idol talked about life in LA and new music.
The trailer of Neeraj Pandey’s upcoming heist drama ‘Sikandar ka Muqaddar' is OUT! It promises a a high-stakes cat-and-mouse game.
Shami’s return to action was confirmed after Bengal named the fast bowler in the squad for the Ranji Trophy Elite Group C match against Madhya Pradesh in Indore starting Wednesday.
While Jurel has only played three matches and was mainly included in India’s touring party for the five-match Test series in Australia as a back-up for regular keeper Rishabh Pant, the 23-year-old impressed during a recent match for India A against Australia A in Melbourne.
Afghanistan allrounder Mohammad Nabi has revealed his plans to retire from the ODI format after the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had communicated to the ICC last week, citing security concerns across the border, as reason for refusing to send its team to Pakistan for the marquee ODI tournament, scheduled between February 19 to March 9, 2025.
IIT Kharagpur and the Central Council for Research in Homeopathy (CCRH) have entered into a strategic partnership to conduct a pioneering study on homeopathic medicines using advanced spectroscopic techniques.
More students from different East Burdwan schools complained about not getting state's fund assistance for purchase of tablets and some problems were identified as wrongful submission of student's personal data and in certain cases some technical glitches could be ascertained.
A university in Tamil Nadu, named after rationalist reformer and Dravidian icon, Periyar EV Ramasamy, has issued a show cause notice to a faculty member for authoring two books, one on Periyar and another on Lord Macaulay, without obtaining permission from the varsity.
Navamalati’s eleventh collection of poems, I’d Once Erased Those Margins, is a thought-provoking exploration of the quiet spaces between emotions, a deeply intimate journey that leads readers into the crevices of her mind and consciousness, delving into the poet’s longing for love, friendship and peace.
Another school student dies in an accident due to road rage between two errant bus drivers near Gate 2 at Salt Lake.
Hundreds of local villagers agitated and stopped coal production of Damagoria Open Cast Coal Mines in Kulti, seeking employment for the local people, yesterday.
The Opposition failed to file a single nomination in the much awaited high-profile election of south Bengal's lone women's cooperative bank even on the last day of filing of nomination papers, today.
Well-known theatre and cinema personality Manoj Mitra died at a private nursing home this morning.
Auxilium Convent School, Dum Dum, announced successful completion of 'Auxil Exhibicion 2024' where students showcased their creativity, innovation and talents, last week.
Veteran CPM leader and Left Front chairman Biman Bose was admitted to a hospital in the city on Monday night showing symptoms of fever and cold.
Seven school students were injured when a school bus collided with a truck at JK Nagar Ropeways under Andal police station area here today.
Polling for the first phase of Jharkhand's assembly elections, the Wayanad parliamentary seat in Kerala, and bypolls in 33 assembly seats across 11 states is set to begin on Wednesday morning.
The Delhi Congress has completed the first phase of the Nyay Yatra it launched on November 8.
Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, Tyla, BTS' Jimin and BLACKPINK's Lisa sweep big wins at the MTV EMAs. Details inside.
