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Britain announces new funding to deal with 'Khalistan' extremism

United Kingdom’s Security Minister Tom Tugendhat has announced new funding to enhance the UK’s capability to tackle 'Pro-Khalistan' extremism.

Parl adjourned sine die after stormy session

Parliament was adjourned sine die on Friday after the conclusion of its monsoon session which had 17 sittings since 20 July and saw the rejection of a no-confidence motion in the Lok Sabha against the NDA government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Shah introduces 3 Bills to reform criminal laws

New Bills are intended to replace the existing IPC, CrPC and the Indian Evidence Act

Probe into Eden Gardens fire 'likely'

Just a little less than two months before hosting five matches, including a semi final, of the World Cup of 50 - over cricket, Eden Gardens late into last night coped with a fire said to have been purely fortuitously noticed by some renovation workers inches off the visiting side's dressing room on the Dr BC Roy Clubhouse's ground floor behind a false ceiling which the fire brigade put out after a brief effort very early this morning, said sources in the Cricket Association of Bengal.

Canadian Open: Alcaraz beats Ben Shelton in opener

World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz made his Toronto debut on Centre Court against promising American Ben Shelton, winning in straight sets, here.

Not really thinking what the Indian selectors may be thinking: Prithvi Shaw

After breaking multiple List A records through a mammoth 244 for Northamptonshire in the One-Day Cup match against Somerset at the County Ground, India’s opening batter Prithvi Shaw insisted that he’s not thinking about what national selection committee back home will be thinking of his performances.

'No. 4 position has been an issue for India for a long time'

Rohit Sharma stated that India will wait & see how KL Rahul and Iyer progress

Mad about a donna

Yes, she is certainly a ‘donna’ (which in Italian means a woman of great importance), more precisely a prima donna. Her name is Madonna Louise Ciccone, or simply Madonna.

Nolan goes nuclear ~ Oppenheimer's odyssey

Lights, camera, historical enigma! Christopher Nolan, the cinematic sorcerer known for bending the rules of reality with a mere flick of his directorial wand, has taken a detour from his mind-boggling wonderland to whisk us away on a time-travelling journey that’s more factual than fantastical.

US announces new bans on investments in China

US President Joe Biden has slapped new bans on investments in advanced technology industries in China in order to protect national security. President Biden signed an executive order late on Wednesday, banning US investments in certain key tech sectors of China.

Pak Prez dissolves NA, paves way for polls

Following the end of the govt, PM will discuss with Opp leader to decide on a caretaker premier

Andrew Yule signs pact with NACOF for business expansion

Andrew Yule, a multidimensional public sector organisation, (under the Ministry of Heavy Industries, Government of India) with Tea as a major and flagship product has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Federation of Farmers' Procurement and Retailing Corporation of India Limited (NACOF), a multi-state cooperative society of India under the able leadership of Ram Iqbal Singh as Chairman.

Wall Strallies after inflation report

The Fed has said it will make upcoming decisions on rates based on what data reports say, particularly those on inflation & the job market

Unrealistic to talk of BRICS currency

Whenever there is a serious economic situation — such as the mismatch between the price of gold and the reality of the US economy in the late 1960s, the two oil crises of the 1970s, the various financial problems throughout the 1990s, the creation of the euro in the early 2000s and the 2008 global financial crisis — many expect the dollar to lose its importance.

Barbie Who?

Full disclosure. I have not seen the movie. And I have never owned the doll.

The way forward

The government very well knows that both the Meitei as well as Kuki communities have legitimate historical grievances. Both communities ‘rightfully‘ stake claims to land and resources in the state. The divide is evident, the misunderstanding runs deep and the stand-off is apparent. The conflict seemingly involves a multifaceted interplay of a number of issues rather than merely being an ethnic wrangle. Any one-sided narrative in favour of any single group would certainly hinder any serious efforts at a mutually acceptable solution

'India to eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis by 2027'

“India is committed to eliminating Lymphatic Filariasis by 2027, three years ahead of the global target through mission mode, multi partner, multi sector targeted drive,” Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare Mansukh Mandaviya said today.

PM Modi to visit Madhya Pradesh on Saturday to launch key projects

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Madhya Pradesh on Saturday to launch a series of projects in the state.

Scindia seeks apology from Opp for their remarks against PM

Strongly defending the BJP led NDA government's performance, Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, a former Congressman, on Thursday, sought an apology from the Opposition for their remarks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Parliament.

Sitharaman highlights Modi govt's achievements

The Finance Minister further said that UPA wasted a decade marked by corruption and cronyism

Opposition mum on Vijayan's daughter's issue in Assembly

The Congress-led UDF did not raise the allegations against Chief Minister’s daughter Veena Vijayan in the state Assembly on Thursday.

'Govt killed both Jamhooriyat, Insaniyat promised by Atal'

Arguments continue before SC Constitution Bench on abrogation of Article 370, splitting of J&K

Health dept's order on MD/MS counselling draws criticism

An abrupt order issued by the state health department on Wednesday, a day before the counselling for the post-graduate medical course MD and MS course ends on Thursday evening, triggered controversy among the medical fraternity.

Jadavpur varsity student falls to death at hostel

Mystery shrouds death; family members claim he’d complained of being a victim of ragging

Trinamul's Derek O'Brien did not get suspended after all

“We did not bend and they did not suspend,” Derek O’Brien tells The Statesman, dispelling speculation whether or not one of Trinamool’s most vociferous speakers in the Upper House of Parliament would indeed be suspended from the rest of the Monsoon Session as had initially been declared by the Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar earlier this week.

Sikkim CM asserts special constitutional protection against UCC implementation

Chief Minister Golay reassured the people of Sikkim that their state's distinct identity remains safeguarded through Article 371F

IPS officer prematurely retired as 'unfit', gets door slammed by BJP

A controversial IPS officer, under suspension for the last three years for “repeated instances of gross misconduct and misbehaviour” was prematurely retired by the Union home ministry as unfit to be retained in service.

Additional guidelines for health & wellness celebrities, influencers

The Department of Consumer Affairs has released additional guidelines for celebrities, influencers and virtual influencers in the field of health and wellness.

RBI MPC decides to keep repo rates unchanged, revises inflation outlook

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting has decided to keep the repo rates unchanged at 6.5 per cent on Thursday.

Another gang-rape case comes to light after over 100 days in Manipur

Another case of rape has come to light in ethnic violence-hit Manipur after the survivor ~ now living in a relief camp ~ filed a detailed complaint with police about the crime that took place on 3 May.