Just short of his ninetieth birthday, the Dalai Lama announced, after years of speculation, that he will have a successor. He mentioned in a pre-recorded video, “I am affirming that the institution of the Dalai Lama will continue.
India's decision to unveil a Rs 1,950 crore incentive programme for civil and military drone manufacturing marks a watershed moment in its defence and technology policy.
In the turbulent landscape of global trade, President Donald Trump’s latest move ~ to dispatch unilateral tariff letters to 12 countries with “take it or leave it” terms ~ signals not strength but desperation masquerading as decisiveness.
The last few years have seen a surge in Government expenditure, or at least promises of such expenditure; denominated in dollars, the National Infrastructure Pipeline promised expenditure of US$ 2408.29 billion (Rs.205 lakh crore) between 2019 and 2025, but nothing has been heard about it for quite some time; even the Pipeline’s website has not been updated since 2022.
Lieutenant General Rajesh Pushkar, Kharga Corps Commander, delivered a thought-provoking lecture on “The Role of Armed Forces in Nation Building: Operation Sindoor” at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Rohtak.
Jharkhand Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar on Monday unveiled the prestigious Durand Cup 2025 trophy at the XLRI auditorium in Jamshedpur, describing it as a proud moment for the state and a milestone in its sporting journey.
Calling for a unified and collaborative approach to develop agriculture, Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday said a national team should be formed under the principle of "One Nation, One Agriculture" and "One Agriculture, One Team".
The revival of the ancient river Tilodaki Ganga (also known as Trilochana) is progressing fast in Ayodhya as part of the district’s developmental activities.
The state finance department today in a notification issued in connection with the 9 July strike called by Leftist trade unions, asked all the government employees to make themselves available mandatory in offices as there would be no casual or any other leaves to be granted on that day.
The Calcutta High Court on Monday rejected the West Bengal Medical Council (WBMC)’s move to cancel medical registration of Dr Santanu Sen, former MP of Trinamul Congress.
The lane leading to Malandi village is still cloaked in an eerie silence, broken only by the occasional cry of a mother whose world was shattered on 23 June.
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Susmita Sengupta is a senior programme manager with the Water Programme at the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), a Delhi-based environmental research and advocacy group.
Senior Congress leader Shobha Oza was inspired by the personality of late prime minister Indira Gandhi from an early age, which led her to choose politics as her calling in life.
They don’t exist. They can’t love us back. And yet, fictional characters hold a strange power over us that real people often don’t. We laugh with them, cry for them, and fiercely defend them in online debates as if they were of flesh and blood.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Rio 2025 BRICS Summit highlighted India's approach towards key issues like climate change and health security as the country is set to chair BRICS next year, emphasising that under India's presidency, it will endeavour to present BRICS in a new form with a 'humanity-first' approach.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday was given a warm welcome by the members of the Indian diaspora here as he arrived in the Brazil capital for a State Visit.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, after attending the 17th BRICS Summit here in Brazil, has left for the capital city of Brasilia for State Visit. In the Brazilian capital, PM Modi will meet President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and discuss issues related to India-Brazil relations.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the President of Bolivia, Luis Arce Catacora, on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Monday.
In June 2025, the Electric Vehicle (EV) segment registered two times growth in the sales on a year-on-year basis, according to the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA).
In a major step towards ushering road safety, the Union government on Saturday appealed to consumers across the country to use only Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)-certified helmets.
There’s Shahid gazing at her with affection, cradling little Misha as a newborn, holding Zain’s tiny hand, swinging with one of the kids, and planting a kiss on Mira’s forehead.
This is the second song to be released from 'Son of Sardaar 2', a film that serves as a spiritual successor to the 2012 hit 'Son of Sardaar', which starred Devgn and Sonakshi Sinha.
The teaser offers a sneak peek into the high-octane world of 'Kingdom', showing Vijay in a dual role, first as a law enforcer and then as a prisoner fighting for survival behind bars.
The Maharashtra Cricket Association confirmed the move in an official statement, welcoming the former U19 World Cup-winning captain to the state side, where he will feature alongside the likes of Ruturaj Gaikwad and Rahul Tripathi.
Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Raksha Khadse on Monday inaugurated Season 4 of the Pro Basketball League at the Rajaram Bhiku Pathare Stadium in Pune.
The win helped India bounce back in the five-match series, with both teams now level at 1-1 heading into the third Test, starting at Lord’s on Thursday.
In a visionary move to cultivate the next generation of space scientists, the Uttar Pradesh government is establishing astro labs in government schools at the block level.
In detailed guidelines issued by the Board it was announced that while the Class 10 supplementary exams will be held from July 15 to July 22, the same for Class 12 will be conducted on July 15.
Siliguri Ace Round Table 232, under the aegis of Round Table India, inaugurated a newly constructed three-classroom block at Bharati Hindi Vidyalaya Higher Secondary School on Sunday, marking a major boost to the school’s educational infrastructure.
The Publishers and Booksellers Guild today announced that the 49 International Kolkata Book Fair will be held earlier than usual in 2025 to avoid overlapping with state secondary (Madhyamik) school examinations.
The much-anticipated Bardhaman Road flyover, connecting Jalpaiguri More and Air View More, is likely to be operational before Durga Puja, bringing significant relief to Siliguri’s traffic congestion woes.
There’s Shahid gazing at her with affection, cradling little Misha as a newborn, holding Zain’s tiny hand, swinging with one of the kids, and planting a kiss on Mira’s forehead.
The state finance department today in a notification issued in connection with the 9 July strike called by Leftist trade unions, asked all the government employees to make themselves available mandatory in offices as there would be no casual or any other leaves to be granted on that day.
Just short of his ninetieth birthday, the Dalai Lama announced, after years of speculation, that he will have a successor. He mentioned in a pre-recorded video, “I am affirming that the institution of the Dalai Lama will continue.
This is the second song to be released from 'Son of Sardaar 2', a film that serves as a spiritual successor to the 2012 hit 'Son of Sardaar', which starred Devgn and Sonakshi Sinha.
India's decision to unveil a Rs 1,950 crore incentive programme for civil and military drone manufacturing marks a watershed moment in its defence and technology policy.
The Calcutta High Court on Monday rejected the West Bengal Medical Council (WBMC)’s move to cancel medical registration of Dr Santanu Sen, former MP of Trinamul Congress.
In the turbulent landscape of global trade, President Donald Trump’s latest move ~ to dispatch unilateral tariff letters to 12 countries with “take it or leave it” terms ~ signals not strength but desperation masquerading as decisiveness.
The last few years have seen a surge in Government expenditure, or at least promises of such expenditure; denominated in dollars, the National Infrastructure Pipeline promised expenditure of US$ 2408.29 billion (Rs.205 lakh crore) between 2019 and 2025, but nothing has been heard about it for quite some time; even the Pipeline’s website has not been updated since 2022.