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Jaya Verma Sinha becomes first female chairman, CEO of Indian Railways

In a historic move, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has granted approval for the appointment of Jaya Verma Sinha, a seasoned member of the Indian Railway Management Services (IRMS), as the new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Railway Board.

INDIA leaders in Maha to cement unity, unveillogo

Leaders of Opposition bloc INDIA reached Mumbai on Thursday to cement their understanding for a strategy against the Narendra Modi government in the 2024 general elections and convey their unity of purpose despite regional differences.

India sees 7.8pc GDP growth in Q1FY 2023-24

Real GDP in Q1 2023-24 is estimated to attain a level of Rs 40.37 lakh crore, as against Rs 37.44 lakh crore in Q1 2022-23. Nominal GDP is estimated at Rs 70.67 lakh crore, as against Rs 65.42 lakh crore in Q1 2022-23

Parliament to have Spl Session from 18 Sept

The government has decided to call a Special Session of Parliament from 18 to 22 September, which will five sittings.

Govt tells SC: Ready for J&K polls at any time

Govt counsel says that the process of updating voters' list in J&K is underway

Misogyny is destroying Afghan future

THE latest chapter in the Taliban's crusade against women was unveiled this week, when at least 60 potential scholars expecting to be accommodated at a university in Dubai were turned away from Kabul airport. It followed a series of similar gestures that have stretched from stripping the right of girls to secondary or higher education, to bans on women working for aid agencies and a ban on hair and beauty parlours.

Un-Asok Vivek

Ramaswamy was the singular punching-bag for almost all fellow-Republican candidates in the first debate, where he retained his shrill and accusative tone directed at all others, except Trump. Perhaps it is a well thought out strategy of punting on Trump's endorsement, in the unlikely event that the former President bails out, owing to unsustainable legality, or could lead to Trump picking him as his running mate

Decoding the BJP's tactics in Rajasthan

As the upcoming state election in Rajasthan approaches, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has once again drawn up a calculated strategy by not disclosing its Chief Ministerial candidate's name.

From bond between Lord Krishna and Draupadi to Bengal Partition and Tagore's mass call for Rakhi

While, we all know the importance of Raksha Bandhan, a sister tying a sacred thread around the wrist of her brother.

TMC worker shot dead in Bengal's Nadia as fallout of factional infighting

A Trinamool Congress worker was killed and two others were critically injured in a clash reportedly between two factions of the ruling party at Dhaparia area in West Bengal's Nadia district on Wednesday.

Ishan Kishan to open, Shubman to come in at number 3 against Pak in Asia Cup

As India take on Pakistan on September 2 in cricket Asia Cup ODI tournament, there is a strong possibility of Ishan Kishan opening the batting with skipper Rohit Sharma, sources say.

Will try to recover before the year ends, says Alcaraz

Carlos had a flashing rise in the World Rankings and is nothing short of achieving the greatness of the game

Heavy rain leaves 4 dead, 48 missing in China's Sichuan

Four people were confirmed dead and 48 others missing after heavy rainstorms lashed Jinyang county in China's Sichuan province, local authorities said on Wednesday.

Pak's Imran Khan will be imprisoned for 2 more weeks despite getting bail

Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan will remain in a high-security prison for at least another two weeks despite being granted bail the previous day, as a court extended his detention Wednesday in a case involving the revealing of an official secret document, a defense lawyer said.

Israeli PM tightens diplomatic protocols after controversial Libyan meeting

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced a revision to the procedures for confidential diplomatic meetings after his Foreign Minister sparked controversy by disclosing a closed-door meeting with the Libyan counterpart.

Super typhoon Saola affects nearly 200,000 in Philippines

Super typhoon Saola has triggered floods and landslides in seven regions of the Philippines, affecting nearly 200,000 people, the government said on Wednesday.

Gabon military claims takeover

President Ondimba under house arrest, hours after he was declared the winner in an election

Around 170 rescued Senegalese migrants returned after Mauritania refused to take them in

Nearly 170 migrants returned to Senegal on Wednesday after spending almost a week in limbo on a Spanish rescue boat.

Supermoon could team up with Hurricane Idalia

A rare blue supermoon could raise tides above normal just as Hurricane Idalia takes aim at Florida's west coast, exacerbating flooding from the storm.

Idalia makes landfall as Category 3 storm

More than 2,30,000 customers were without electricity as trees snapped by strong winds brought down power lines

IndiGo aircraft snags: DGCA conducting 'comprehensive technical evaluation'

In a closely coordinated effort, Indian aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is conducting a comprehensive \"technical evaluation\" of the engine-related problems encountered by two separate IndiGo aircraft on Tuesday, an official said.

India allows rice export to meet food security requirements of Singapore

India has decided to allow the export of rice to meet the food security requirements of Singapore in view of its special relationship with the South east Asian nation.

Nifty gives up all its gains to close flat

The lack of strength to sustain the upside bounce on Wednesday could possibly drag Nifty down to its immediate supports of 19,250-19,200 levels in the short-term

Lawyers up in arms over police action; UP govt set up 3-member committee

Lawyers in Uttar Pradesh were in agitation mode and paralysed the functioning of all the courts in the state on Wednesday over police action against some lawyers in Hapur on Tuesday.

Rahul Gandhi demands statement from PM Modi on China's standard map'

Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi today demanded a statement from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on China's \"standard map\" in which Beijing staked claim over Arunachal Pradesh and Aksai Chin.

People of India want change: Pawar on eve of INDIA conclave

He hinted at the possibility of discussing issue of seat-sharing for LS polls by the national Opp parties

Flood situation in Assam turns worse; 3 lakh people affected

The flood situation in Assam took a turn for the worse as more than three lakh individuals were impacted by the deluge across 21 districts in the state, according to an official bulletin.

Assam's longest flyover opens for public in Guwahati

Assam's chief minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Wednesday inaugurated Assam longest flyover in Guwahati's Maligaon area, named the 'Nilachal Flyover'.

Dynasties rule the roost in Telangana elections

Former Maharashtra Governor and BJP leader Chennamaneni Vidyasagar Rao's son Vikas Rao on Wednesday joined the BJP and is likely to contest from Vemulawada Assembly constituency despite all the talk about \"parivarwad\" by the Saffron party

'Will implement K'taka Gruha Lakshmi model across India'

Rahul Gandhi launched direct benefit transfer of Rs 2,000 each to women of Karnataka