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PDP leader Iltija Mufti claims being detained in Jammu before her press conference

PDP leader Iltija Mufti was on Sunday detained after returning from Billawar, where she had gone to offer condolences to the family of Makhan Din, who had recently committed suicide after allegedly being tortured by police during questioning over a terrorist attack in which four soldiers were killed.

ICC Chairman congratulates Karunaratne for outstanding career

International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman Jay Shah congratulated Dimuth Karunaratne for an outstanding international career and wished him all success in the years to come.

CSR fund scam: Retired Justice CN Ramachandran Nair booked for swindling ₹34 lakh

The Kerala police on Sunday registered a cheating case against retired Kerala High Court Judge, Justice CN Ramachandran Nair, for allegedly swindling Rs 34 lakh in the notorious Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) fund scam.

Relations reset~I

Critics have noticed Prabowo's recent moves, including a recent expansion of the military command structure. This is a worrying lurch towards remilitarization in the world's largest Muslim-majority country. Critics who question that Prabowo is not abiding by civil supremacy believe he wants to restore the glory of the military, where various kinds of civic works can be done by the military as he feels those would be faster and more effective. Prabowo's reliance on the military is raising concerns about the undoing of democratic reforms that sprang up after Suharto was ousted

President to take holy dip at Sangam on Monday

President Droupadi Murmu is set to visit the sacred city of Prayagraj on Monday, where she will take a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam.

FIH Hockey Pro League: Netherlands comeback from 3 goals down to snatch shootout victory

The curtain came down on the Sydney leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League with two high-quality matches, but disappointment for the passionate home fans.

Institute of Internal Auditors engaging with SEBI for larger role, wider acceptance

The Institute of International Auditors, India, Calcutta Chapter (IIA), is engaging with the SEBI to explore various ways of how the capital market regulator and the institute work together to ensure corporate governance and bring in more effective ways of meeting compliances, said Kallol Mitra, President, IIA, India, Calcutta Chapter.

Budget session of UP legislature to begin on 18 February

The budget session of the Uttar Pradesh legislature will commence on 18February.

Tamil Nadu CM announces financial aid for woman pushed off moving train

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Sunday announced Rs 3 lakh financial aid for a pregnant woman who was pushed off a moving train near Katpadi by a 27year-old man after she resisted his sexual assault bid.

Short-term gains

The recent 30-day suspension of American tariffs on Mexican and Canadian goods underscores the unpredictability of trade policy under US President Donald Trump.

Trump's AI ambition and China's DeepSeek overshadow an AI summit in Paris

The geopolitics of artificial intelligence will be in focus at a major summit in France where world leaders, executives and experts will hammer out pledges on guiding the development of the rapidly advancing technology.

Assam Rifles champions millet awareness with exhibition in Shillong

In an initiative to promote sustainable agriculture and nutritious food choices, Assam Rifles, under the ministry of Home Affairs, organised a millets exhibition at its Laitkor base recently.

Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla orders upcoming Assembly session'null and void'

Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla (photo) on Sunday cancelled the Budget Session of the Legislative Assembly which was scheduled to begin on Monday.

Nitish visits Maner Dargah as his silence over Waqf Bill baffles Muslims

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar visited the historic Maner Sharif Dargah in Patna on Sunday to participate in the 756th Urs celebrations of Sufi Saint Makhdoom Shah Kamaluddin Ahmed Yahya Maneri.

Devastating fire in Narkeldanga claims one life, over 40 shanties reduced to ashes

The intensity of the flames was so high that a parked truck and a pickup van also caught fire; several gas cylinders exploded, further fuelling the blaze

Liquor to become costlier in Jharkhand: Govt to exit retail business, hand over sales to private players

The Jharkhand government has decided to exit the liquor retail business. Under the new Excise Policy 2025, liquor retail sales will be entirely handed over to private traders from 1 March.

BJP eyes gains in 2026 Bengal polls over waqf property row

The party has intensified its attack on the TMC over an alleged land-conversion case in Burdwan

Ed Sheeran offers clarification in Bengaluru police intervention case

Global pop sensation Ed Sheeran recently ran into trouble with the Bengaluru police after they stopped his impromptu street performance midway.

Asian Openbill Stork population plummets in Keleghai river basin

The Asian Openbill Stork (Anastomus oscitans), a species highly dependent on wetland ecosystems, is facing a drastic decline in population along the Keleghai River basin in the undivided Midnapore district.

What we lose and keep

In quick succession, I have lost two persons who occupied irreplaceable places in my life. I, who put so much value on words, suddenly find I have no words to describe my loss.

Kim Jong-Un slams US-South Korea-Japan partnership, vows to boost his nuclear programme

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said an elevated U.S. security partnership with South Korea and Japan poses a grave threat to his country and vowed to further bolster his nuclear weapons program, state media reported Sunday.

INS Tushil strengthens India-Seychelles ties during historic West Africa voyage

In a significant step towards reinforcing India's ties with Seychelles, the Indian Navy's INS Tushil made a successful port call at Port Victoria, marking a milestone in its maiden passage around the West Coast of Africa.

KMC promises compensation for affected persons in massive fire in Narkeldanga

Mayor Firhad Hakim has announced that the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) will provide adequate compensation to those who lost their homes in the devastating fire that ravaged a slum area in Narkeldanga.

Trump says some white South Africans are oppressed and could be resettled in the USA; they say no thanks

Groups representing some of South Africa’s white minority responded Saturday to a plan by President Donald Trump to offer them refugee status and resettlement in the United States by saying: thanks, but no thanks.

Israeli forces begin to withdraw from a key Gaza corridor

Israelagreed as part of the truce to remove its forces from the 6-kilometre Netzarim corridor

Uber driver-cum-burglar caught in Memari

Tapas Roy, an Assistant Sub-Inspector of Lake Town Police Station, arrived at the Memari Police Station and took the accused driver and the recovered cash and jewellery into custody.

Vishwa Sambad Kendra hosts Bharatiya Chitrakala Pradarshan in Siliguri

Vishwa Sambad Kendra (VSK), North Bengal, organised the Bharatiya Chitrakala Pradarshan at the North Bengal Science Centre in Siliguri today.

Beneficiaries of reservation should never forget society's support: VP

Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar said on Sunday that those who have benefitted from reservations should never forget the efforts and support of society.

Hindu temples must be freed from govt control: VHP

A resolution to this effect was adopted on Sunday following a 3-day Kendriya meeting at the Mahakumbh

Docs take out silent rally on RG Kar victim's birthday

The protesters sought the punishment of everybody involved in the heinous crime