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Trinamul Meeting in February on Assembly Polls

The meeting might outline the blueprint of how to counter negative propaganda against the party and government

BRS Files Complaint Against T'gana CM Revanth Reddy

BRS leader & ex-IPS officer RS Praveen Kumar submitted a complaint against him

Nobody has demanded my resignation: Munde after meeting Fadnavis

Pressure on the Maharashtra Food & Civil Supplies Minister Dhananjay Munde to resign in the Beed case has increased as anti-corruption activist Anjali Damania met the state Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Monday.

Mayor slams BJP for neglecting growth of Dabgram areas

Siliguri mayor Gautam Deb launched a scathing attack on the BJP-led Dabgram II gram panchayat, the local MLA and the Jalpaiguri MP, accusing them of neglecting development in areas under the Siliguri Municipal Corporation (SMC) that fall within Jalpaiguri district.

Congress questions BJP govt over steps announced to normalize relations with China

The Congress on Tuesday questioned the steps announced yesterday by the Ministry of External Affairs like the agreement on the resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra and direct flights with China, saying the Narendra Modi-led government has not yet satisfactorily explained to the country why this is the right time to normalize relations with Beijing.

UNDP looks forward to addressing most pressing challenges with Viet Nam in new development phase

For over four decades, UNDP has supported Viet Nam in the achievement of its national development goals.

Braithwaite's inspection

CWC visited Braithwaite & Co. Limited (BCL) on Monday.

RG Kar scam: Govt nod for framing charges against Sandip Ghosh

CBI submitted a progress report of the investigation in a sealed envelope to Cal High Court

Palestinians Return to Northern Gaza After 15 Months of War

Many saw their return as an act of steadfastness after Israel's devastating military campaign

Dalit, Muslim leaders join Congress ahead of assembly polls in Bihar

Ahead of assembly polls in Bihar, the Congress party got a boost as several prominent politicians and social workers joined the grand old party in the presence of the party's senior leader Pawan Khera and Bihar Pradesh Congress Committee President Akhilesh Prasad Singh on Tuesday.

Serbian Prime Minister Resigns and Appeals for Calm as Anti-Corruption Protests Grow

Serbia's populist Prime Minister Milos Vucevic said Tuesday he is stepping down following weeks of massive anti-corruption protests over the deadly collapse of a concrete canopy in November.

Trump suspends aid to Pakistan

US President Donald Trump has announced cancellation of aid to Pakistan temporarily, ceasing several development projects funded by the United States and forcing the government of Pakistan to contemplate the repercussions of a halt in the American funding.

Market snaps two-day losing streak, led by auto

During the day, Sensex surged 1,146.79 points or 1.52 pc to hit a high of 76,512.96

Indonesia Honours Its Indian Heritage: Yogi

He also noted that the Indonesian President's name is inspired by Sanskrit

Can be treated at private hospital at own cost

The CBI Special Court on Tuesday approved the jailed ex-education minister Partha Chatterjee to get admitted to a private hospital if he wants but he would have to pay the treatment costs from his own pocket.

India Unveils WAVES Initiative to Position Itself as Global Capital of Creative Economy

In a significant move ahead of the highly anticipated World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES), the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting launched a series of groundbreaking initiatives at the National Media Centre here.

SC seeks Centre's response to Muslim woman's plea to be governed by Succession Act

The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Central government to respond to a plea by a Kerala-based non-believing Muslim woman seeking a declaration that in the matters of inheritance, a person who does not want to be governed by the Muslim Personal Law (Sharia Law) must be allowed to be governed by the country's secular law - the Indian Succession Act, 1925.

Maritime Resolve

The growing maritime partnership between India and Indonesia reflects a broader regional alignment to counter increasing Chinese assertiveness in the South China Sea.

SME IPOs outperform larger counterparts in 2024, delivering 45pc returns, compared to 30pc for traditional IPOs

In 2024, the Indian SME IPO landscape has experienced significant growth, with numerous companies entering the market, capturing investor attention, the healthcare sector being one of them.

Two Labourers Die During CBM Exploration Near Durgapur

Two contractual labourers died during the exploration of coal bed methane gas by a multinational oil & gas giant beside a small river about 10 km from Durgapur town this morning.

UPI contribution to digital payments spikes over double in five years: RBI

Unified Payments Interface (UPI) contribution cumulatively to the digital payments ecosystem more than doubled in five years, data from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said.

Chief Minister Mamata Inaugurates 48th Kolkata International Book Fair

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee inaugurated the 48th edition of the Kolkata International Book Fair (KIBF) and said in the digital age it is absolutely necessary to enhance our love for books.

ISRO Ready for 100th Launch from Sriharikota

ISRO is ready to make its 100th rocket launch from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on 29 January.

Myths about Cancer

Cancer is a multifactorial disease influenced by genetics, lifestyle choices, and environmental exposures, rather than simply pesticide consumption. The narrative blaming pesticides for cancer in agricultural regions overlooks critical factors like tobacco use, dietary deficiencies, outdoor air pollution and delayed medical interventions, which are proven major contributors to the disease

Congress routed in Uttarakhand municipal polls held through ballot papers

The Congress in Uttarakhand once again failed to find its lost ground as it was routed by the BJP in 100 urban local body elections, including 11 municipal corporations, held on 23 January.

CM to unveil book fair today

Chief minister Mamata Banerjee will inaugurate the 48th Kolkata International Book Fair (KIBF) at Boi Mela prangan in Salt Lake tomorrow afternoon.

Sensex, Nifty slide over 1 pc amid weak global cues

At close, Sensex was down 824 points or 1 percent at 75,366, and the Nifty was down 275 points or 1.2 percent at 22,817

Budget 2025: GST concessions critical for MSME growth

As per the National Sample Survey of 2015-16, the total number of MSMEs in India was 6.33 crore, predominantly comprising small and micro units.

Fresh scare of tiger presence in Purulia forests

Once bitten twice shy! The forest department has taken a wait and watch approach after the stray tiger from Jharkhand has once again sneaked into the state and has returned to Bandwan forests in Purulia.

MP CM to embark on 4-day visit to Japan today

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will embark on a four-day (27 January to 1 February) foreign visit to Japan on Monday.