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INSV Tarini passes through world's most remote point, Point Nemo, in historic voyage

In a groundbreaking achievement for maritime exploration, Lieutenant Commander Dilna K and Lieutenant Commander Roopa A, aboard the INSV Tarini, successfully passed through Point Nemo at 0030 hours (IST) today.

While signing Laken Riley Act, Trump says he'll send 'worst criminal aliens' to Guantanamo

President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed the Laken Riley Act into law, giving federal authorities broader power to deport immigrants in the U.S. illegally who have been accused of crimes.

Shifting sands in South Asia

China has become a topic of discussion in South Asia over the past few days.

Israel Balks at Prisoner Release After Hostage Handover Chaos

Hamas frees 8 hostages, including female Israeli soldier, 5 Thai nationals; Israel to release 110 prisoners

Kejriwal suspects arrest in 2 days as ECI seeks explanation for Yamuna poisoning claims

AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday made a sharp attack on Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar, accusing him of acting in favour of the BJP in a \"desperate bid\" for a post-retirement job and stated that he suspects his arrest in the coming two days.

Uttarakhand Govt Denies Reports of Mandatory Religious Certificates for Live-in Relationship Registration Under UCC

The Uttarakhand government on Thursday denied reports that the Uniform Civil Code mandates clergy permission for registration of live-in relationship or marriages.

Mamata to meet MLAs on first day of Assembly

Chief minister Mamata Banerjee has convened a meeting of party legislators to be held at the Nauser Ali Hall at the state Legislature on 10 February, the day when the Budget session of the state Assembly will get underway.

HC asked state med council registrar to resign by today

The Calcutta High Court on Thursday directed Manas Chakraborty, registrar of the West Bengal Medical Council (WBMC), to resign from the post voluntarily by 5 p.m. on 31 January because he is holding the post illegally for more than five years even after his retirement in 2019.

Upcoming Budget Session of Bengal Assembly May End State Govt-Raj Bhavan Tussle

The tussle between the West Bengal government and the Raj Bhavan is expected to end during the upcoming Budget session of the Assembly, scheduled next month.

JPC on Waqf (Amendment) Bill submits its report to Lok Sabha Speaker

The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) scrutinising the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024 submitted its final report on the Bill to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday.

Book on Sister Nivedita's letters published

A collection of Sister Nivedita's unpublished letters and writings in Bengali, titled Bhogini Nibeditar Aprakashito Potraboli ebong Ananyo Aprakashito Rochona was released at the Kolkata International Book Fair.

Senior UP govt officials inspect stampede site at Mahakumbh

Normalcy is fast returning to the Mahakumbh mela area on Thursday after yesterday's stampede in which 30 pilgrims were killed and 60 others were injured.

Govt orders halt at IV fluid production unit at Baruipur

This is the second such company directed by the state government to stop production after the death of a mother

Dravidian ideology followers continue to mock Mahatma Gandhi: TN Guv

Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi on Thursday charged the followers of the Dravidian ideology with mocking the father of the nation, Mahatma Gandhi.

Stock Markets Extend Gains for Third Session

Optimism prevailed ahead of the Union Budget & the RBI monetary policy meeting

People of Telangana Deserve Answer From Congress on Unkept Promises: K T Rama Rao

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president K. T. Rama Rao on Thursday said that people of Telangana deserve an answer from the Congress leadership on broken promises.

Modi govt has done nothing to address inequality: Chidambaram

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Thursday asserted that the gap between rich and the poor is growing, and the BJP-led government at the Centre has done nothing to address this issue.

Maruti Suzuki Registers 12.6 Per Cent YoY Growth in Q3FY25; Reappoints Hisashi Takeuchi as MD & CEO

Automobile giant, Maruti Suzuki, recorded 12.6 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) growth to Rs 3,525 crore in the December quarter of financial year 2025 (Q3FY25).

M23 rebels expand their control of Goma in eastern Congo

Rwanda's President calls for ceasefire, addressing root causes of conflict

Varun Chakravarthy rises to fifth in T20I bowler rankings

India's rising spinner Varun Chakravarthy has made significant strides in the ICC men's T20I bowler's rankings following his recent exploits against England in the ongoing five-match T20I series.

Bright prospects beckon for China-Europe ties

In a speech he delivered at this year's World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos last week, Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, reiterated China's support for economic globalization, and its resolve to continue to uphold multilateralism.

Kannur ex-ADM's wife approaches HC division bench seeking CBI probe

Former Kannur Additional District Magistrate (ADM) Naveen Babu's wife, Manjusha, has filed an appeal before the division bench against the single bench order rejecting her plea for a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the death of her husband, who was found hanging at his official quarters on 15 October, 2024.

Violation of norms on imported tea threatens Indian tea industry: TAI

A major discrepancy between the tea import figures published by the Tea Board of India and the actual volume of imports has raised serious concerns in the industry, according to Sandeep Singhania, president of the Tea Association of India (TAI).

PAN Card Now to be Used by Information Utilities to Verify Users' Identity

PAN card has now been included on par with other officially valid documents for the use by information utilities to verify the identity of users.

JPC on Waqf adopts draft report and amended revised bill

The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on Waqf on Wednesday adopted its draft report and an amended revised bill, amidst strong opposition and dissent from several members.

Covert attempt to help militants regroup in North-East: Assam CM

The CM was speaking in Kokrajhar on the sidelines of the commemoration of completion of five years of the Bodo Peace Accord

Odisha Attracts Investments Worth Over ₹16 Lakh Crore

The Utkarsh Odisha- Make in Odisha Conclave has been hailed as a monumental success, securing investments worth over Rs 16.73 lakh crore through 145 MoUs and investment proposals.

SC seeks data on criminal cases filed over triple talaq

The Centre had earlier stated that the state could resort to criminal law to preserve the sanctity of marriage

Bihar BJP leaders express grief over Mahakumbh stampede, urge people to stay calm

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary expressed grief over the Prayagraj Mahakumbh stampede incident and appealed to people to stay calm and not to pay attention to rumours.

Tea Board Sets 2025 Plucking and Making Timeline

Tea Board of India has announced that tea plucking and manufacturing for the 2025 cropping season will commence only after winter dormancy ends, allowing tea bushes to sprout fresh buds.