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US Embassy in India breaks record, issues one million visas for second consecutive year

The US Embassy and its consulates in India issued more than one million nonimmigrant visas for the second year in a row, including a record number of visitor visas, underscoring the huge demand of Indians for travel to the US for tourism, business, and education.

'History Will Be Kinder To Me'

Manmohan Singh made this statement during his final press conference as the PM on 3 Jan 2014

Kerala HC Directs Govt to Proceed With Estate Acquisition for Wayanad Rehabilitation

The Kerala High Court has directed the state government to expedite the acquisition of two estates identified for rehabilitating families affected by the Wayanad landslides.

Greatest economist who shaped nation's economy: K'taka Cong pays tributes to ex-PM Singh

The Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) on Friday paid tributes to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at a condolence meeting organised at the CPED grounds in his honour.

Change in guidelines might see Kerala BJP head getting another term

Trouble has broken out in Kerala BJP after a new guideline was announced at an online meeting.

Justice for sexual assault victim in TN: Whiplash protest by BJP state chief Annamalai

In a novel protest to seek justice for the sexual assault victim of the prestigious Anna University in Chennai and to highlight women's security, BJP state president K Annamalai flogged himself in front of his residence in Coimbatore.

Allu Arjun appears virtually before court

Actor Allu Arjun today appeared before the lower court at Nampally virtually for the hearing of his regular bail petition which was filed by him after the expiration of the interim bail granted earlier by the Telangana High Court.

Manmohan Singh - the PM who Oversaw Formation of T'gana

Singh saved the day when the Reorganisation Bill almost fell through in the Rajya Sabha

Dr Manmohan Singh played pivotal role in safeguarding nation: Ex-K'taka CM Bommai

\"Former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh's demise has deeply saddened me. As an economic expert and Prime Minister for a decade, he led the nation and brought significant changes to India's economy,\" said former Chief Minister and MP Basavaraj Bommai in his condolence message on Friday.

Nabbed terrorist from Canning trained in Pakistan: Police

Javed Ahmed Munshi, the alleged terrorist arrested from Canning in a joint raid by the Kashmir Police and state STF, allegedly had undergone training in subversive activities at the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) headquarters in an area under POK (Pakistan Occupied Kashmir) and had allegedly held a meeting with Talha Saeed, son of former LeT chief Hafiz Saeed.

Railways Issues Revised Time Table, Aims to Cut Travel Time

The Eastern Railway today revealed a revised train time table, which is to be effective from 1 January, 2025.

Now savour Joynagar's famous winter delicacy at Sealdah station

Sweet lovers in the city can now grab Joynagar's moa or makha sandesh in the heart of Kolkata.

Christmas Eve Spent With Children

Some youths of Howrah spent two days with children coming from economically challenged families in Bankura on 24-25 December.

BJP Ex-MP Skips Police Summons Citing Busy Schedule

Former BJP leader and ex-MP Arjun Singh has skipped appearance at Jagaddal police station despite receiving a notice.

School Job Case: CBI Files Charge Sheet, Names Partha

Reports stated that a total amount of Rs 151.26 crore has been confiscated by ED so far

TPWODL Undertakes Measures to Protect Wild Life

TP Western Odisha Distribution Limited (TPWDL) has prepared the infrastructure for electricity distribution in the geographical area of 47,000 square kilometers of Western Odisha.

Dr Singh Was a distinguished economist: Sachdeva

Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva expressed grief on the passing away of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, and said he was a distinguished economist whose leadership transcended political boundaries, earning him admiration and respect from all corners of the nation.

Mystery of missing file in Naugaon deepens

Mystery shrouds the theft of an office file from the Naugaon Block Office.

BJP MLA writes to Shah on Gorkha issues

In a determined effort to address the aspirations and long-pending demands of the Indian Gorkha community, Neeraj Tamang Zimba, Member of the Legislative Assembly (Darjeeling) and secretary general of the Gorkha National Liberation Front (GNLF), has made an earnest appeal to Union home minister Amit Shah.

Two Held for Kidnap and Murder in Mayurbhanj

Mayurbhanj police on Friday arrested two persons for abducting and murdering one Chandan Kumar Swain (33) of Hindulia village under Marshaghai police limits of Kendrapara district.

Another B'deshi intruder arrested from city hotel

After the recent crisis in Bangladesh, the hotels are under constant check by the city police

KIMS Installs Eastern India's 1st Cardiac Laser Machine

Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) has installed a state-of-the-art Xenon Chloride Fusion Cardiac Laser Machine—a first in eastern India—to treat complex heart diseases and reduce the use of stents.

Singh's life teaches future generations how to rise above adversity and achieve great heights

President Murmu, VP, Prime Minister lead nation in paying homage to former PM

Manmohan Singh: The tenant who became PM

A modest two-floor house in Guwahati's Sarumotoria locality stands as a silent witness to an extraordinary chapter in India's political history.

Dr Manmohan Singh to take last journey today

President Murmu, VP, Prime Minister lead nation in paying homage to former PM

When soft-spoken Dr Singh asserted himself in national interest

Everyone is heaping praise on Dr Manmohan Singh as a soft-spoken and mild-mannered technocrat-turned-politician who unleashed far-reaching reforms in the country but what is rarely talked about is how the former Prime Minister acted tough and asserted himself in the national interest when the situation demanded.

Aussie top order delivers Boxing Day punch at MCG

Four batsmen register half-centuries to put hosts on top on the opening day of the fourth Test

Rohit, Kohli's return to form a matter of 25-30 deliveries

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's recent batting slump have affected India's prospects in their push for retaining the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia.

Looking forward to contributing to Soorma's success: Harmanpreet

Indian men's hockey team captain and star drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh has expressed his excitement as he prepares to lead Soorma Hockey Club in the upcoming Hockey India League (HIL) season, set to commence on 28 December.

Pak legend Jahangir Khan praises Indian players

\"I have been watching Indian players in the circuit and they are progressing by leaps and bounds. I have recently seen their players performing in the World Team Championship and they are good enough to progress and win titles at the international level.\"