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Prez Biden brushes off White House impeachment inquiry

The President did not respond early in the day to questions about impeachment during a WH event

Will retire if allegations are proven: Sarma on subsidy row

Congress leader Gogoi & CM Sarma have engaged in heated exchange on 'X' since Wednesday

WPI to enter positive zone next month from negative in August

Even though the wholesale price index (WPI) inflation (WPI) for August 2023 was minus 0.52 per cent, it will enter the positive zone from next month onwards, said a top economist at CARE Ratings.

India is best performing market in Sept

This move to record highs breaching the psychological 20000 mark on the Nifty has been achieved with an impressive 4.3 per cent rise in Bank Nifty

After G20 success, India must initiate some changes at home

India’s international stature has been rising with its thoughtful, balanced policy on the Ukraine-Russia conflict and this rise culminated with the success in achieving consensus for a joint declaration at the G20 summit.

Energy Pact

In an era dominated by climate change concerns and the urgent need for sustainable energy solutions, the memorandum of understanding (MoU) between India and Saudi Arabia on cooperation and investment in renewable energy has ignited global interest.

AI rules

The American state of California, home to 35 of the top 50 Artificial Intelligence (AI) companies in the world, is once again living up to its reputation as the trendsetter on public policy. Both for the USA and, by implication, for the rest of the world, as the Digital Revolution unfolds globally at an ever-dizzying pace. The state has moved to the forefront of AI planning through Governor Gavin Newsom's new executive order which has among its key features creative efforts to rethink regulation, government procurement, ethics, and workforce development.

Environmental protection need of the hour, media has to play greater role: Ex President Kovind

“Most of the television journalists are busy for a dope on election narrative. They find issues like religion that will deviate the viewer or reader from the core issues. However there are more pressing issues on which the media need to pay attention.

Nadda slams INDIA; asks to focus on serving people

BJP national president Jagat Prakash Nadda, on Thursday, launched a fresh attack on the Opposition bloc I.N.D.I.A accusing it of bashing Sanatan culture and bullying the media.

Even indulged in cow dung scam: PM slams Cong govt in Chh'garh

BJP in the state has alleged scam in cow dung procurement under the state's Gaudhan Nyay Yojana

TDP, Jana Sena to fight 2024 elections in alliance: Pawan Kalyan

The Jana Sena and TDP will form an alliance and fight the 2024 elections together. This was announced today by JSP chief Pawan Kalyan who hoped that the BJP will also join this alliance to fight against the YSRCP.

Kavitha summoned by ED again in liquor scam case

BRC MLC dismisses development as politically motivated

Howrah to organise centenary celebration of Rabindra Sangeet maestro Suchitra Mitra

A two-day centenary celebration of Suchitra Mitra will be held on 19-20 September at Sarat Sadan in Howrah.

12 former VCs send legal notice to Bengal governor

These 12 former vice-chancellors are those who were recently cited by the governor

Panja slams Pradhan for comments on Abhishek

Coming down heavily on union education minister Dr Dharmendra Pradhan for his statement that Trinamul Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee was \"scared of the central agencies and very corrupt,\" senior party leader Dr Shashi Panja said instead of talking about Mr Banerjee he should make a statement on the leader of Opposition who was seen taking money in Narada sting operation.

Biggest vessel calls at Haldia Dock complex

Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port achieved a milestone by berthing one of the largest vessels of its kind, ‘M.T. Clearocean Ajax’ at Haldia Dock Complex today.

ED seeks details of Abhishek Banerjee's assets

After nine hours of marathon interrogation of the Trinamul Congress national general secretary and MP Abhishek Banerjee in connection with the teachers’ recruitment scam on Wednesday, the Enforcement Directorate today sought minute details of the assets of the Trinamul Congress MP and his family members.

Indian-origin economist Tharman sworn in as Singapore President

Indian-origin economist, Tharman Shanmugaratnam was sworn in as the ninth Singapore President on Thursday, two weeks after his landslide victory in the polls, The Strait Times reported.

Three injured as private aircraft skids, crashes at Mumbai airport

At least three persons were injured after a private business aircraft with six passengers and two crew flying from Vizag to Mumbai skidded off the runway and crashlanded at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, officials said here on Thursday.

INDIA to stay away from news shows of 14 anchors

A day after the first meeting of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc's coordination committee, the sub group of media on Thursday announced to not participate in the news shows of 14 anchors.

Indian consulate seeks action against US cop heard mocking death of Indian student

The Consulate General of India in San Francisco has taken cognizance of the viral video in which a US cop is heard laughing over the death of an Indian student, who was hit by a speeding police van in Seattle. Terming the incident \"deeply troubling\", the Indian Consulate has raised the issue with authorities in Washington as well as local administration in Seattle and demanded action against the accused policeman.

Special session: BJP, Congress issue whip for all MPs to be present

With the Lok Sabha expected to take up several important Bills during its Special Session scheduled from 18 to 22 September, both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress have issued a whip to their MPs to attend House proceedings on all days.

PM castigates Opp over Sanatan Dharma

'Bharat is the Vishwamitra in the world today,' Narendra Modi asserted

FIH withdraws Olympic hockey Qualifiers from Pak

The International Hockey Federation (FIH) will soon announce a new host for one of the three Paris 2024 Olympic Qualifiers after withdrawing the hosting rights from Pakistan. The FIH was on Tuesday withdrew the men's Olympic qualifier from Pakistan because of issues related to the Pakistan Hockey Federation.

Trusted my preparation, says KL on stunning int'l comeback

KL Rahul was initially not slated to be in India’s playing eleven for their Asia Cup Super Four match against Pakistan, till a back spasm to Shreyas Iyer made him a last-minute addition.

Kim vows full support for Russia

The North Korean leader made the statement in a meet with Putin

'Tesla aims to source automobile parts worth up to $1.9 bn from India this year'

Electric vehicle major Tesla Inc plans to source automobile parts worth up to $1.9 billion this year from India, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday.

No need to make six airbags mandatory for cars, says Gadkari

Minister for Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday said his Ministry doesn't want to make six airbags mandatory for cars.

RBI directs banks to return property documents within 30 days of loan repayment

Once the borrower has made the full payment towards a loan, lenders shall release all the original movable/immovable property documents and remove charges registered with any registry within a period of 30 days, Reserve Bank of India said on Wednesday.

Nifty closes above 20K for first time ever

Thirteen of the 15 Nifty sectoral indices ended in the green in Wednesday's session & BSE Sensex was up 245.86 points to close at 67,466 pts