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BRICS' role in a multipolar world

Multilateral institutions are becoming the new reality in the geopolitical landscape.

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Cautious Strategy

The US Federal Reserve's latest rate cut signals a nuanced approach to managing economic stability amid shifting pressures on inflation, employment, and political changes.

Food Systems

Over the last 10,000 years, food production and consumption have been rigorously engineered to meet our dietary habits. A growing body of scientific evidence suggests such practices are adversely impacting the health of the planet and its people. Changing food systems is not an easy task. But despite many adversities, experts believe tweaking food systems could be a game-changer

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Mandaviya announces new pension payments system under EPS scheme

In a landmark move towards enhancing pension services, Union Minister of Labour & Employment Mansukh Mandaviya announced the successful completion of the pilot run of the new Centralised Pension Payments System (CPPS) under the Employees' Pension Scheme 1995.

'People gave you mandate, govern with courtesy'

Conggovt in Karnataka deeply involved in scams, corruption, & appeasement politics: Pralhad Joshi

Bodies of two VDGs abducted killed by terrorists found in Kishtwar forest of J ix

Bodies of the two Village Defence Guards (VDGs) abducted and brutally killed by terrorists on Thursday were found near a rivulet on the highlands of Kishtwar on Friday during a massive joint search operation by the Army, CRPF and J&K Police.

UP women's panel makes several proposals for the safety and employment of women

Uttar Pradesh State Women's Commission has given a proposal to stop crimes against women in in the state and protect them from bad touch and other harassment.

Suvendu urges PM, EAM on safety of Hindus in Bangladesh

Suvendu Adhikari, the Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and external affairs minister S Jaishankar, raising concerns over alleged human rights violations against the Hindu minority in Bangladesh.

Abhishek suggests retention of Birbhum core committee

After Kajal Sheikh, the sabhadhipati of zilla parishad, now the all India general secretary of Trinamul Congress, Abhishek Banerjee has also supported retaining the core committee for running the party in the Birbhum district.

Work for people: Kejriwal to sarpanches of Punjab

10,031 sarpanches of 19 districts of Punjab took oath of office

Rahul conspires to divide Hindu society, says Himanta Biswa Sarma

Criticising Congress leader and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi ahead of the Jharkhand assembly elections, Assam Chief Minister and Jharkhand Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) co-in-charge Himanta Biswa Sarma accused Rahul Gandhi of conspiring to divide Hindu society.

Demonetisation paved way for monopolies by devastating MSMEs, says Rahul

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday slammed the BJP-led government on the eighth anniversary of demonetisation, and said it paved the way for \"monopolies\" by \"devastating\" Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and the informal sector.

People have found their voice in NC's resolution on J&K special status restoration, says Omar

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said the people of Jammu and Kashmir \"found their voice\" after the passage of the resolution on the restoration of the special status of J&K and it seems that the \"burden is off their shoulders\".

Focus on geopolitics: Army Chief stresses operational readiness during visit to Western Command

Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) Gen Upendra Dwivedi has called on senior military leaders to remain vigilant about global geopolitical developments, stressing the importance of bolstering the Indian Army's preparedness against evolving threats.

Delhi govt uses drones for sprinkling water to curb pollution, says Rai

The Delhi government on Friday launched a pilot project involving drones to spray water in the hotspot zones for reducing pollution.

MUDA case: Siddaramaiah will be jailed in 24 hrs once CBI takes over probe, claims Yediyurappa

Former Karnataka CM and BJP Central Parliamentary Board member B.S. Yediyurappa said on Friday that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will be jailed in 24 hours once the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) takes over the probe into the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) land scam matter.

Power sharing, political compulsion keep VCK with DMK-led bloc

Caught between his party's long-cherished goal of power sharing and the political compulsion of remaining with the DMK, Dalit leader and MP Thol Thirumavalavan on Friday ruled out entering into an electoral alliance with actor Vijay's fledgling Tamilaga Vettri Kazagam (TVK).

India did world a favour by buying Russian oil: Hardeep Puri

Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has said India's decision to buy oil from Russia amid global uncertainties helped avert a potential spike in global oil prices.

Govt's zero tolerance against corruption will eradicate the menace, hopes President

President Droupadi Murmu, on Friday, expressed confidence that the government's policy of \"Zero Tolerance Against Corruption\" will eradicate the menace from its roots.

India, ASEAN preparing for electric mobility: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said India and the ASEAN are preparing for an era of electric mobility, green shipping and green steel, and businesses on the two sides will have to adjust accordingly.

Rahul congratulates Trump on his victory in US Presidential polls

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday congratulated newly elected US President Donald Trump, and expressed confidence that under his leadership US-India will further deepen cooperation in areas of mutual interest.

BJP MLAs marshalled out for blocking J-K Assembly proceedings again

At least 12 BJP MLAs were on Friday marshalled out of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly as they created unruly scenes and tried to block proceedings of the House for the third day in a row by raising slogans and storming into the well of the Assembly.

LK Advani turns 97; PM Modi calls BJP patriarch one of India's 'most admired' statesmen

Extending greetings to the former Deputy Prime Minister and veteran BJP leader LK Advani on his 97th birthday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the BJP patriarch is among \"India's most admired statesmen\".

One year after joining Congress, former Raj minister Deepak Joshi back in BJP

Deepak Joshi, the former BJP minister who had joined Congress last year due to a rift with then chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, has rejoined the saffron party in the presence of Chouhan at Budhni.

'MVA Vehicle has no Wheels Or brakes: fight's On for driver's Seat'

For Some people, the foundation of politics is looting the people: PM Modi at Dhule election rally

Congress dividing SCs, STs, and OBCs for political survival: Modi at Nashik rally

Prime Minister Narendra Modi unleashed a frontal attack on the opposition Congress and its Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) at an election rally in Nashik, Maharashtra, accusing them of dividing the SC, ST and OBC communities for political survival, weakening their unity.

Bengal bypolls: RG Kar dominates BJP's line of campaigning

The rape and murder of a junior doctor of state-run R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital here in August, is dominating BJP's line of campaigning for the forthcoming bypolls for six Assembly constituencies in West Bengal.

Double murder: Cuffs on husband for killing wife, grandmother

In a horrifying incident, a man allegedly murdered his wife and her grandmother in the Palashi area of Kaliganj police station in Nadia late last night.

Bengal govt to bring exams in medical colleges under CCTV surveillance, live-streaming

The West Bengal government has decided to bring examinations in all medical colleges and hospitals in the state under CCTV surveillance as well as arrange for the live-streaming of the entire examination session to bring an end to long-standing complaints of examination malpractices.