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THE new arrangements of the Telephone Company give every prospect of justifying themselves.

Benefits of an Indian undergraduate education

I was surprised to learn that, according to an Oxford index tracking global student mobility, 69 percent of Indian students who want to study abroad consider the US to be the most desirable destination.

What Trump's win means for S Asia

The US has just concluded our generation's most eagerly watched presidential elections. Donald J Trump has won the White House resoundingly, and in addition, the Republican Party, also known as the Grand Old Party, has now wrested control of the Senate and has a comfortable majority in Congress.

Out you go

President-elect Donald Trump's planned drive to deport tens of millions of illegal aliens signals a profound shift in the US approach to immigration, raising difficult questions about legality, feasibility, and morality.

EU migration

SIR, In the article \"Europe in decline?\" published today, Ash Narain Roy's argument has merit. Europe has traditionally relied on its \"soft power\" promoting culture, supporting human rights, and providing aid to influence other countries and spread its values.

A Fragile Balance

This year's COP comes amidst alarming signs of climate change, with anomalous climate events being observed the world over: what else could explain 40° Celsius temperatures in the snowbound plains of Siberia and Canada? Or snowfall in the Sahara Desert? Or floods in the Arabian Desert? With global temperatures hitting record highs, and extreme weather events affecting people around the globe, no region - from snow-capped Antarctica to the deserts of Sahara - has been left unaffected

Economic Divide

The wave of rising inequalities across the globe is altering political landscapes, pushing voters to reconsider who truly represents their interests.

Pradhan Suggests Focus On Five Key Areas For Academicians

The areas focus on strengthening public universities, setting up think tanks, multidisciplinary approach, and assuming leadership in global problems

Punjab AAP seeks action against Congress MP for offering money to voters

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Punjab on Tuesday condemned assertions of Congress MP Amarinder Singh Raja Warring (photo), whose viral purported video makes a promise to voters in exchange for their votes in the Assembly bypoll.

Delhi's average AQI yet to enter 'severe' zone this season, lesser compared to previous years: Gopal Rai

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Tuesday said that the city's average air quality levels so far have not stepped into the 'severe' zone this season, which is better as compared to the previous couple of years.

Facing fire over 'Delhi gherao' remark, Tauqeer Raza says 'comments taken out of context'

Islamic cleric Tauqeer Raza on Tuesday sought to clarify his controversial remarks made during a recent address in Jaipur, insisting that his comments were taken out of context by the media.

Harsimrat Kaur moves private member's Bill seeking prevention of drug abuse among children

Senior Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader and Bathinda MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal on Tuesday moved The Prevention of Drug Abuse among Children through School Awareness and Education Bill, 2024.

Gangster wife held for demanding ₹2 crores ransom from hotel owner

Notorious gangster Kaushal Chaudhary's wife was arrested after she demanded a ransom of Rs 2 crore from a hotel owner in Rajasthan posing as a gang member of Kaushal Chaudhary and Amit Dagar gang, police said.

Oppn has no agenda for Assembly session: Haryana minister

Haryana Parliamentary Affairs Minister Mahipal Dhanda (photo) on Monday said the winter session of the state legislative Assembly will begin with the Governor's address on November 13.

Waqf Amendment Act has no retrospective effect: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court has ruled that Section 52A of the Wakf Act cannot be applied with retrospective effect if there was prior possession of the property, that is before the insertion of Section 52A in 2013.

Minister Zameer Ahmad Khan must quit and apologise: JD(S)

Khan stirred a major controversy after he addressed HD Kumaraswamy as 'Kaala Kumaraswamy'

KTR seeks Central probe into alleged scam in Congress govt in Telangana

Alleging large-scale corruption by the Congress government in Telangana in AMRUT 2.0 tenders, BRS working president KT Rama Rao, on Tuesday, called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to initiate a probe calling it the litmus test for BJP's Central leadership to prove their sincerity.

Northern Army Commander asks troops to remain alert during anti-terrorist operations

Amid the ongoing counter-terror operations in Kishtwar, in which a Junior Commissioned Officer of the Indian Army's elite special forces lost his life and three soldiers were injured, the Northern Army Commander, Lt. General MV Suchindra Kumar on Tuesday asked the troops to maintain alertness in anti-terrorist operations.

Anurag Thakur slams Rahul Gandhi, accuses Congress of anti-OBC, SC/ST stance

BJP MP Anurag Thakur Tuesday launched a scathing attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of repeatedly making \"indecent comments\" against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Centre committed to making access to essential services easier for rural citizens

The Centre on Tuesday underlined its commitment to empowering Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) through unified, multi-portal solutions that make it easier for rural citizens to access essential services.

Shah slams 'anti-backward' Congress-JMM combine

Amit Shah was addressing an election rally in Jharkhand's Baghmara Assembly constituency

For a yogi, the country comes first; for Khargeji, Congress' appeasement policy

In a sharp reaction to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's recent remarks against him, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said being a yogi, for him nation always comes first, while for Kharge Congress' appeasement politics takes precedence.

Locals stop coal production seeking jobs in Kulti

Hundreds of local villagers agitated and stopped coal production of Damagoria Open Cast Coal Mines in Kulti, seeking employment for the local people, yesterday.

Seven school students injured

ASANSOL, 12 NOVEMBER Seven school students were injured when a school bus collided with a truck at JK Nagar Ropeways under Andal police station area here today.

Biman Bose in hospital

Veteran CPM leader and Left Front chairman Biman Bose was admitted to a hospital in the city on Monday night showing symptoms of fever and cold.

TMC wins all-women bank board uncontested

The Opposition failed to file a single nomination in the much awaited high-profile election of south Bengal's lone women's cooperative bank even on the last day of filing of nomination papers, today.

NTH Kolkata conducts successful testing of LED tower mast light for extreme conditions

The National Test House (NTH) successfully conducted a unique customized test on the \"LED Tower Mast Light\", specifically designed for challenging environmental conditions, such as sub-zero, high-altitude environments and extremely hot, dusty deserts.

Students showcase talent through innovation

Auxilium Convent School, Dum Dum, announced successful completion of 'Auxil Exhibition 2024' where students showcased their creativity, innovation and talents, last week.

ED raids multiple locations in Bengal over hawala case with Jharkhand links

The officials of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) are conducting raids at multiple locations in West Bengal since Tuesday morning.

Bengal municipalities job scam: CBI summons BJP legislator for interrogation

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) team probing the multi-crore municipalities job scam in West Bengal have now summoned BJP's Ranaghat Uttar-Paschim constituency legislator Parthasarathi Chatterjee for interrogation.