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Beef ban in Assam evokes accolades & debate across party lines

The Assam BJP has lauded the state government's decision to ban public beef consumption, hailing it as a crucial step toward preserving cultural and religious harmony.

EC uneasy as Gandhi, Pawar, SC lawyer eye Maha ballot villages chanting EVM 'Rig Veda'

Top INDIA opposition bloc leaders including Rahul Gandhi, Sharad Pawar and others plan to meet EVM-sceptic villagers of Markadwadi village in Malshiras taluka of Maharashtra, who were prevented by the police from holding a mock repoll using ballot papers and ballot box, sources said here on Friday.

Mahayuti parties in tug-of-war over ministry pie

Victorious Mahayuti allies comprising the BJP, Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena and the Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) are now engaged in hectic and intense negotiations over distribution of ministerial portfolios for the cabinet expansion which is expected to happen sometime next week.

Dropped minister Sanjay Kishan to work for his constituency: Assam CM

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Friday that Sanjay Kishan, the minister dropped from his cabinet, will continue to work for his constituency.

Manipur extends Internet suspension in nine districts

This move comes as part of efforts to maintain public safety amidst the crisis that has gripped the state

INDIA bloc parties from Manipur urge PM Modi to visit strife-torn state

As many as 10 political parties, including Congress, from Manipur on Friday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit the strife-torn state.

More than 3 lakh homes worth ₹ 5.1 lakh crore to be sold by 2024-end

More than 3 lakh homes worth Rs 510,000 crore across 485 million square feet are expected to be sold by the end of this year, according to a new report.

Sitharaman holds meeting with economists as part of pre-Budget consultations

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired a pre-Budget meeting with leading economists to gather their inputs and suggestions for the upcoming Budget for 2025-26.

Recognised startups create over 16.6 lakh direct jobs: Centre

Recognised startups in India have created over 16.6 lakh direct jobs across more than 55 varied industries, the Parliament was informed on Friday.

7 in 10 Indian employees willing to apply new job skills for future demands

Seven in 10 Indians in the current workforce are willing to apply new job skills in real-world settings, underscoring the need for organizations to bridge the gap between current readiness and future demands, a report showed on Friday.

Demand for affordable small vehicles to witness recovery in 2025: Nomura

Global financial services firm Nomura said the demand for the affordable small vehicles in India is expected to witness a recovery in 2025.

JP Morgan says it does not see 'any signs of stress' across Adani businesses

Amid the ongoing crisis post the US SEC allegations on the Adani Group, JP Morgan said it does not see \"any signs of stress\" across the key listed businesses of Adani.

Indices end with marginal losses after RBI's move on repo rate

Among the sectors, Nifty Metal led the gains with a rise of 1.23 per cent

RBI allows Small Finance Banks to give Credit on UPI

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday decided to expand the scope of pre-sanctioned credit lines on UPI to the Small Finance Banks (SFBs).

Congo government says it's 'on alert' over mystery flu-like disease that killed dozens

Public health officials in Africa urged caution Thursday as Congo's health minister said the government was on alert over a mystery flu-like disease that in recent weeks killed dozens of people.

NASA's stuck astronauts hit 6 months in space; just 2 more to go

Known across the globe as the stuck astronauts, Butch Wilmore (photo right) and Suni Williams (photo left) hit the six-month mark in space Thursday with two more to go.

Israeli court rejects Netanyahu's request to limit how often he'll testify

An Israeli court on Thursday rejected a request from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to limit the number of days each week he'll have to testify when he finally takes the stand in his years-long corruption trial.

Foreign minister: Russia will use 'all means' to defend interests

Assuming that Russia's red lines can be crossed again and again is a very serious mistake, Sergey Lavrov said

Taiwan's leader calls on China to refrain from threats ahead of expected military drills

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te called on China to \"open its arms rather than raise its fists\" as he wrapped up his first overseas tour since taking office in May.

Russia's LGBTQ+ community is living in fear following new laws and court rulings, activists say

Gela Gogishvili and Haoyang Xu led a happy life as a gay couple in Russia, even as President Vladimir Putin's government took an increasingly anti-LGBTQ+ stance.

Hamas official says Gaza ceasefire talks have resumed after weekslong hiatus

A Hamas official said Thursday that international mediators have resumed negotiating with the militant group and Israel over a ceasefire in Gaza, and that he was hopeful a deal to end the 14-month war was within reach.

Biden is considering preemptive pardons for officials and allies before Trump takes office

President Joe Biden is weighing whether to issue sweeping pardons for officials and allies who the White House fears could be unjustly targeted by President-elect Donald Trump's administration, a preemptive move that would be a novel and risky use of the president's extraordinary constitutional power.

Syrian insurgents enter 2 central towns, bringing them close to the city of Homs

Syrian insurgents entered two central towns early Friday just north of the central city of Homs, bringing them closer to Syria's third largest city, an opposition war monitor and pro-government media both reported.

Hunt for the gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare's CEO heads into third day as new clues emerge

As the investigation into a masked gunman who stalked and killed the head of one of the largest U.S. health insurers moved into its third day Friday, possible leads emerged about his travel before the shooting and a message scrawled on ammunition found at the crime scene.

South Korea's governing party supports suspending Yoon's powers

Thousands of protesters have marched in the streets of Seoul calling for Yoon to resign

France's Macron vows to stay in office till end of term, says he'll name a new prime minister soon

French President Emmanuel Macron vowed Thursday to stay in office until the end of his term, due in 2027, and announced that he will name a new prime minister within days in efforts to overcome the political deadlock following the resignation of ousted Prime Minister Michel Barnier.

Will Gwadar become another Hambantota?

Gwadar has been a fishing village since history began. Its location on the southern coast of modern Balochistan meant that its inhabitants had to live off locally caught fish and depend on seasonal showers for potable water.

Dream big, but work hard

Born in the small village of Bayang in Chhattisgarh's Raigarh district, state minister O P Choudhary's journey is a testament to resilience, determination, and remarkable achievements.

Human rights begin at home

Once, human rights were understood as the simple principle that one person's rights should never extend beyond the tip of another's nose unless invited.

A sea in focus

The Malaysia-Vietnam upgrade sends a strong signal of shared priorities as both sides recognise that a fragmented Asean only benefits those who wish to dominate the South China Sea. The move to lift Malaysia to the top-tier of Vietnam's partnerships – an eight-strong group that also includes the US, Russia, India, Japan and France – fits well into Hanoi's broader diplomatic strategy