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TMC MPs Meet President on Quick Approval of 'Aparajita Bill'

A delegation of Trinamul Congress Parliamentarians, from both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, met President Droupadi Murmu, seeking quick approval of the new Bill Aparajita Women & Child (West Bengal Criminal Law) Bill that seeks capital punishment for convicts in rape and murder cases.

Jurisdiction Over Impeachment of Allahabad HC Judge Lies With Parliament and President

Weighing in on the move by Opposition MPs seeking the impeachment of Allahabad High Court judge Justice Shekhar Yadav for his controversial remarks at an event organised by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad, Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday said that only Parliament has the jurisdiction to remove a high court judge.

Afghan Migrants Call for Immediate Halt in Repressive Action by Pakistani Authorities

Thousands of Afghan migrants, who have taken refuge in Pakistan, have called for an immediate pause in action directed at them by police authorities in Islamabad and Rawalpindi.

Tamil Nadu govt launches door-to-door leprosy detection campaign

The Tamil Nadu Health Department commenced a statewide leprosy case detection campaign to screen suspected cases on Thursday.

Delhi's Electricity System Fails After BJP's Win: Atishi

According to her, even BJP workers have complained of power cuts on social media

TN: Class 12 Examinations to Begin on 3 March

The Tamil Nadu School Education Department has announced that the public examinations for Class 12 will commence on 3 March and conclude on 25 March, with results to be declared on 9 May.

Ambanis top Bloomberg's list of Asia's richest families

Business tycoon and the owner of Reliance Industries, Mukesh Ambani and his family, with $90.5 billion in wealth, tops the Bloomberg's list of Asia's richest families.

IPL: Royal Challengers unveil Rajat Patidar as new captain

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Thursday announced Rajat Patidar as skipper for IPL 2025, contrary to widespread speculations of Virat Kohli returning as skipper of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) after the franchise released former captain Faf du Plessis, their captain from 2022 to 2024, before the mega auction.

Jos Buttler rues poor England show after series whitewash

England captain Jos Buttler acknowledged his team's shortcomings after they suffered a crushing 142-run defeat against India in the final ODI in Ahmedabad, and lost the series 3-0.

EPL: Everton Score Last-Gas Equaliser Against Liverpool

Four goals, four red cards and a last-gasp equalizer that will go down in English soccer lore. It was quite the wild ride in the 120th and final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park on Thursday (IST).

Elon Musk Calls for US Government to 'Delete Entire Agencies'

Elon Musk called Thursday to \"delete entire agencies\" from the U.S. government as part of his push under President Donald Trump to radically cut spending and restructure its priorities.

Shooting: Suruchi unstoppable; Kiran, Varun also win at nat'l trials

Haryana's teenage pistol shooter Suruchi remained unstoppable as she swept aside a top domestic line-up to win the women's 10m air pistol T1 match at the Rifle/Pistol National Selection Trials (Group A), currently going-on at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting range (DKSSR) here on Thursday.

FIH Pro League: Indian Women's Team Banking on Home Support

After the remarkable Women's Asian Champions Trophy title win in November last year, the Indian team is all set to continue its run of form into the FIH Pro League matches at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar from 15 to 25 February.

President Murmu calls for modernisation of govt departments

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday stressed the need for government departments to modernise and digitise their systems by making best use of emerging technologies.

State Allocates ₹200 Crore for Smartphones to Be Given to ASHA, Anganwadi Workers

With a comprehensive approach to social development emphasizing women's welfare, the state government has decided to distribute smartphones to ASHA and Anganwadi workers in West Bengal, allocating Rs 200 crore for the purpose.

Widespread egg rationing sweeps US stores amid bird flu crisis

More US grocery chains are implementing egg purchase limits as bird flu outbreaks continue to disrupt supplies, with California shoppers particularly feeling the squeeze through restricted purchases and early morning queues.

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister leads historic delegation to Mahakumbh 2025, prays for prosperity

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, accompanied by a delegation of state leaders, took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj on Thursday.

Celebrating the human voice

Radio is not just a medium; it is a lifeline that transcends borders, connects people, and amplifies voices.

Martyred Captain Karamjit Singh Bakshi Laid to Rest with Full Military Honours in Hazaribagh

The town of Hazaribagh bid a tearful farewell to its brave son, Captain Karamjit Singh Bakshi, who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty.

Illegal mining: Over 3,900 sites inspected, 324 vehicles seized in Haryana

Haryana Mines and Geology Department is stepping up its efforts to combat illegal mining in the state.

ISL: Odisha FC host Hyderabad FC, aim to boost playoffs chances

Odisha FC will aim to keep themselves in the reckoning for a place in the Indian Super League (ISL) playoffs when they host Hyderabad FC at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Friday.

Bahutule named Rajasthan Royals spin bowling coach

Former India cricketer Sairaj Bahutule has been appointed spin bowling coach of the Rajasthan Royals, the Inaugural Indian Premier League (IPL) champions.

Aaditya Thackeray instructs MPs to seek permission before meeting Shinde Sena leaders

Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray on Thursday issued strict instructions to his MPs in New Delhi that they must seek prior permission before attending luncheon meetings by leaders of Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, sources said.

Gambhir Urges Harshit, Arshdeep To Step Up In Jasprit Bumrah's Absence

With star pacer set to miss the Champions Trophy, Team India coach wants others to fill the gap

Pakistan Storm into Tri-Nation Final with Record Chase Against South Africa

Powered by sensational centuries from skipper Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Agha, Pakistan pulled off a stunning run chase, overhauling a massive target of 353 with six wickets to spare in Karachi.

Abhishek writes to Meta over missing ‘TMC’ in his bio

A complaint has been filed on behalf of Abhishek Banerjee, the Diamond Harbour MP and Trinamul Congress national general secretary with Meta for unauthorised access to his official Facebook page and alteration of his personal information.

Market extends losing streak to seventh day

More than 230 stocks touched their 52-week low on BSE

Freebie Culture

India's long-standing tradition of electoral freebies has once again come under scrutiny, with concerns that it fosters dependence and undermines economic self-sufficiency.

Blast at ministry compound in Kabul kills one person and injures three

A blast at a government ministry compound in Kabul killed one person and injured three, a spokesman said Thursday.

Vadodara Municipal Corporation deploys 18 teams to address stray cattle menace

To address the stray cattle menace, the Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) has launched an extensive campaign deploying 18 dedicated teams.