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Power play

The Maharashtra Assembly elections have become a dynamic battleground where political ambitions, alliances, and rivalries intersect in complex ways.

Honouring tribal heroes

SIR, This refers to the report, \"Tribal heritage goes global, thanks to PM's Modi\" (15 November).

Trump's victory and South Asia

The US has just concluded our generation's most eagerly watched presidential elections. Donald J. Trump has won the White House resoundingly, and in addition, the Republican Party, also known as the Grand Old Party, has now wrested control of the Senate and has a comfortable majority in Congress.

Targeting Migrants

Trump's language is as always, political, and provocative, when he promises that he would, 'send elite squads of ICE, Border Patrol, and federal law enforcement officers to hunt down, arrest, and deport every last illegal alien gang member until there is not a single one left in this country.' Factors like financial costs, operationalizing intent, or even implications on the economy are not on the table for now, for it is only bravado that seemingly suffices for Trump's limited purpose

Bridging the Divide

In an era of heightened political polarisation, Wednesday's meeting between the incoming and outgoing US presidents signals a return to civility.

We are winning Assembly polls:Arvind Kejriwal

Kejriwal said the party is committed to fielding good candidates in the Assembly elections

Setback to Cong as Dhingan switches to Aam Aadmi Party

Ahead ofthe assembly elections, three time MLA and Congress leader Veer Singh Dhingan switched over to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Friday.

Chandigarh can be shifted to Punjab if Haryana receives SYL Water: Minister Vij

Countering Punjab's claim on Chandigarh, Haryana Transport Minister Anil Vij on Friday said that it can only belong to Punjab \"if the Hindi-speaking regions are transferred to Haryana and the state receives its share of the Satluj Yamuna Link (SYL) canal water.

Ruling NC MP Ruhullah warns Congress leadership against misinterpretation of Article 370 resolution

In a significant development, ruling National Conference (NC) Member of Parliament, Ruhullah Mehdi on Friday issued a stern warning against any attempts to misinterpret the resolution seeking restoration of J&K's special status passed by the Assembly in its recent session.

Jammu to have dedicated railway division: Union Minister Jitendra Singh

Union Minister of State in PMO Dr Jitendra Singh said on Thursday that J&K's Jammu city will have a dedicated railway division with the approval of the Railway Ministry.

Punjab police busts trans-border narco and arms cartel, seizes heroin, opium and weapons

The Punjab police busted a trans-border narco smuggling and arms cartel and apprehended two people with 8.275 kg heroin, 6 kg opium, 13.1 kg chemical and a cache of weapons, said an official on Friday.

It's a thing of past, AIADMK will never align with BJP: EPS

A visibly upset Palaniswami asked the media not to persist with the question

Kerala HC's directives to safeguard well-being of elephants paraded during temple fest

The Kerala High Court on Thursday issued detailed directives aimed at safeguarding the well-being of elephants paraded during temple festivals, stating that there is no religious obligation mandating their use in such events.

'Kaala...' remark: Kumaraswamy reacts, slams 'shameless' Cong ministers for defending racist jibe

Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy, breaking his silence over the racial slur hurled at him, slammed the Karnataka tourism minister Zameer Ahmad Khan and also those defending his disparaging remarks.

KT Rama Rao calls on farmers arrested for attack on Vikarabad officials

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President, K.T. Rama Rao and some other leaders on Friday called on farmers who are in jail for attacking Vikarabad District Collector and other officials.

Attempt on KMC councillor, 1 nabbed

Two miscreants attempted to fire at Sushanta Ghosh, councilor of Ward 108 of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) and borough chairman on Friday.

Kolkata gets mental health professionals

Kathy Giles-Diaz, The Consul General at the U.S. Consulate General in Kolkata) graced the Carring Minds International Diploma in Psychological counselling graduation ceremony to present the 4th batch of 35 counsellors with their certificates.

'BJP turning a deaf ear to struggles of backward classes'

We are not scared of Narendra Modi, the 56-inch chest man and Mann ki Baat: Rahul Gandhi

Cong writes to EC over delay in take off of Rahul's chopper in Jharkhand

Congress on Friday wrote to the Election Commission of India (ECI) over reported delay in take off of helicopter of Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi in Jharkhand's Godda urging to ensure level playing field in the on-going Assembly elections in the state.

Gehlot alleges BJP conspiracy behind SDM slapping row in Rajasthan

Former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot has claimed a BJP conspiracy behind the SDM slapping incident at Deoli-Uniara assembly segment during the recently-held bypolls in the state.

Govt committed to enhancing farmers, incomes: Devesh Chaturvedi

The government is not only committed to ensuring food security but also to enhancing farmers' incomes and improving nutritional security for the population, according to Devesh Chaturvedi, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare.

Rajasthan govt announces new pharma, medical value travel policies

The Rajasthan government will soon launch Pharma Policy and the Medical Value Travel Policy.

Our legacy is Ram Mandir; SP's is linked to Atiq, Mukhtar: Yogi

In a blistering attack on Samajwadi Party, on Friday, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that while the nation's heritage is represented by the Ram Temple, the SP's true legacy is tied to figures like Khan Mubarak, Atiq Ahmed, and Mukhtar Ansari.

Women voters outnumber men in 1st phase of J'khand polls

Women voters participated enthusiastically in the first phase of voting in Jharkhand Assembly elections, surpassing the overall male turnout by 4.8 per cent, underscoring their increasing involvement in shaping the democratic process, the Election Commission said on Friday.

Centre for research, diagnosis, clinical testing for Hemoglobinopathies opened in MP

On the occasion of 'Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas', celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of late tribal king Lord Birsa Munda on Friday, Madhya Pradesh Health Minister and Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla inaugurated the state's first 'Center of Excellence for Prenatal Diagnosis of Hemoglobinopathies at the Sanjay Gandhi Memorial Hospital in Rewa.

Janajatiya Gaurav Diwas: PM Modi's selfie with members of Irula tribe draws attention

Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas programme in Bihar's Jamui district on Friday, and paid tributes to Bhagwan Birsa Munda on his birth anniversary.

Four boys die of drowning in Ganges

On the occasion of Guru Purnima, a tragic incident occurred today in Nodakhali, South 24 Parganas, where four teenagers drowned while bathing in the Ganges.

Lottery Seam probe: ED Seizes Crores from businessman'$ h Ou SG

Discovered around RS 3 Crore during a 33=h0ur raid at Lake Market area

11 arrested for tablet scam: ADG Supratim Sarkar

A total of 11 individuals have been arrested so far in connection with the tablet scam, ADG (South Bengal) Supratim Sarkar said during a press conference at Bhavani Bhavan, today.

Rail blockade, trains stalled after change in train schedule

Several policemen and passengers were injured following a clash between mob and police both at Ashoknagar railway station and Jessore Road this morning following short termination of the route for the Down Bongaon-Majerhat local train.