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What Pakistan can learn from Gandhi

Seventy-seven years ago on 30 January 1948, a right-wing militant assassinated M.K. Gandhi in retaliation for his solidarity with Muslim victims of post-partition riots.

Supreme Court strikes down domicile-based reservations in PG medical admissions

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said that domicile-based reservations in postgraduate medical courses are impermissible, and declared them unconstitutional for being violative of Article 14 of the Constitution of India, guaranteeing equality before law.

Telangana Completes Caste Census

The final report for the Telangana Caste Census will be submitted to the Cabinet subcommittee on 2 February.

First Deportees Land in Colombia from US

Two Colombian Aerospace Force planes with migrants deported from the United States landed late Tuesday in the country's capital Bogota, Colombian President Gustavo Petro confirmed.

West Bengal Commission for Women's pavilion launched at book fair

The stall by the West Bengal Commission for Women at the 48th International Kolkata Book Fair was inaugurated today, where the officials highlighted their upcoming activities and initiatives during the book fair days.

Stock Market Closes on a Higher Note

At close, Sensex was up 654 points or 0.9 percent at 76,555 and Nifty was up 206 points or 0.9 percent at 23,163

Tata Motors Reports Q3FY25 Net Profit of ₹5,451 Cr

Tata Motors Ltd has reported Q3FY25 profit at Rs 5,451 crore, which is a drop of 22.41 per cent compared to Rs 7,025 crore during the corresponding period of FY24, according to a company statement issued here on Wednesday.

30 Pilgrims Lose Lives in Mahakumbh Stampede

Early morning surge on Akhara Marg leads to tragedy; 60 injured

Unidentified killer disease showing signs of mitigation in Rajouri village

Showing encouraging mitigation signs, no new illness case has been reported among the residents of health crisis-hit Badhal village since 24 January while the Rajouri district administration, under the supervision of Deputy Commissioner Abhishek Sharma, is continuing with the intensive preventive care for their well being.

Mahakumbh stampede: Chief Minister Mamata condoles deaths

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday, expressed her condolences over the unfortunate deaths in the stampede at the Prayagraj Mahakumbh earlier in the day.

Justice Or Judgment?

The cases of Greeshma, Sanjay Roy et cetera compel us to confront uncomfortable truths about the nature of justice in India. Is it fair, consistent, and equitable? Does it uphold the dignity of all individuals, or does it bend to societal pressures, prejudices and structural inequalities? Until these questions are addressed, capital punishment will remain a blemish on the nation's conscience – a relic of retributive justice that has little place in progressive perspectives

Kumbh Mela disaster: Leaders blame Yogi, Modi governments

The Communist Party of India has criticised the Kumbh Mela for its mismanagement, accusing authorities of prioritising financial gain over public safety, resulting in people being displaced and dying

Budget Imperatives

The current economic landscape in India presents both opportunities and challenges, requiring a delicate balance between growth-oriented policies and inclusive development. A comprehensive approach to economic governance could involve reassessing tax structures, promoting innovation across sectors, and strengthening regional economic cooperation both at home and abroad. Additionally, our policymakers must remain vigilant about global economic trends

Priyanka Gandhi faces black flag protest in Wayanad

A group of CPI(M) activists waved black flags at Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday at Kaniyaram near Mananthavady when she visited the family of a woman killed by a tiger last week.

India Leading Way as World Shifts Towards Sustainability: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday emphasised on sustainability, a green future and building a robust supply and value chain to overcome global volatility.

Bumrah Receives Sir Garfield Sobers Award

Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has been honoured with the prestigious Sir Garfield Sobers Award for ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year at the ICC Awards, recognising his extraordinary 2024, in which he dominated opponents in the longest as well as the shortest format of the game.

Piyush Goyal Co-chairs 11th Session of India-Oman Joint Commission Meeting

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal co-chaired the 11th Session of the India-Oman Joint Commission Meeting (JCM) with his Omani counterpart, Qais bin Mohammed Al Yousef, during his visit to the Middle East country from 27-28 January.

Emergency on Roads That Must Be Tackled

Almost every day, we read news about ghastly and fatal crashes on the roads across the country.

India Lodges Strong Protest With Lanka

After Sri Lankan Navy opened fire on Indian fishermen, injuring two

Trump Signs Order That Likely Sets in Motion Future Ban on Trans Troops

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday directing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to revise the Pentagon's policy on transgender troops, likely setting in motion a future ban on their military service.

DeepSeek: Chinese AI firm up-ends stock markets, fuels debate on US-China race in AI

A frenzy over an artificial intelligence chatbot made by Chinese tech startup DeepSeek was upending stock markets Monday and fueling debates over the economic and geopolitical competition between the U.S. and China in developing AI technology.

Congo's forces try to slow rebels

Congo's security forces were fighting on Tuesday against Rwanda-backed rebels who advanced into a key eastern city in a major escalation of a decadeslong conflict.

Thai same-sex marriages open a door

January 23 was a historic day for Thailand and Southeast Asia. As a result of the new Thai law amending the longstanding Thai Civil and Commercial Code (taking effect 120 days after its royal promulgation in the final months of 2024), same-sex couples are able to register their marriage and enjoy full rights and duties as spouses without gender discrimination.

Disproportionate assets case accused arrested in MP

Madhya Pradesh Lokayukta Police arrested a former MP Transport Department Constable outside the Bhopal Court premises on Tuesday, minutes before he was to appear in the court to surrender.

India, Indonesia Renew Maritime Co-op MoU for 3 More Years

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Indonesia Coast Guard (Badan Keamanan Laut Republik Indonesia - BAKAMLA) have renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Maritime Safety and Security Cooperation for an additional three years.

Supply of affordable houses witnesses crisis in top nine cities

Top nine cities in India, where majority of Indians migrate for jobs, is staring at a housing crisis as the supply of homes in the affordable and mid-income category has dipped by 36% in the last two years, data from the real estate data analytics firm PropEquity said on Tuesday.

Saif Ali Khan attack: Police say they have 'strong' evidence against accused

The Maharashtra police on Tuesday said they have \"strong\" evidence against the arrested accused in the Saif Ali Khan stabbing case, even as they stated that a facial recognition test would be conducted to match the identity of the accused in police custody with the one captured in the CCTV footage recovered from the actor's residential complex.

WAVES Summit to Provide New Global Identity: Modi

PM underscored the immense potential of such initiatives to harness India's vast pool of creative talent

ECI Asks Kejriwal To Substantiate 'Water Supply Poisoning' Claim

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday issued notice to former chief minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal in the wake of complaints filed by the BJP and Congress over his remarks on \"poisoning\" of Delhi's water supply.

Third T20I: Pace trio blow away India as England cruise to comfortable victory

Visitors post 171/9 before trio of Overton, Carse and Archer destroy Indian batting line-up