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American imprisoned in Russia sentenced to new 15-year jail term for espionage

A Russian-born U.S. citizen already imprisoned in Russia on a bribery conviction has been handed a second 15-year jail term for espionage, Russian news agencies reported Tuesday.

New Syrian govt 'receptive' to probe into Assad war crimes

The fall of the Assad rule is a significant opportunity for us to fulfil our mandate on the ground: IIIM

French PM unveils new cabinet, including two former prime ministers

French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou (photo) unveiled a new government, appointing two former prime ministers, Manuel Valls and Elisabeth Borne, to his cabinet, according to a press release from the Elysee.

Dhankhar anguished over Oppn's no-confidence motion

Expressing anguish over the no-confidence motion moved by the Opposition against him in the Rajya Sabha recently, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Tuesday said the notice was not even a vegetable-cutting knife and was rusted.

Man who never rested on his laurels

The Bob Dylan biopic \"A Complete Unknown,\" starring Timothée Chalamet, focuses on Dylan's early 1960s transition from idiosyncratic singer of folk songs to internationally renowned singer-songwriter.

An ideologue of social justice

After more than seven decades of independence, Indian politics finds itself at a crossroads, grappling with complex issues that challenge its foundational ideals.

Myanmar Fractures

Myanmar's military junta, once feared as a monolithic force, is increasingly showing signs of internal decay.

Building a streamlined, strong, modern military to enhance national defence capabilities

Building a streamlined, strong and modern military is a consistent policy of the Party and a necessary task in the new situation.

No discrepancy in voter turnout data in Maha polls: ECI

Considering 5 pm data as the final voter turnout is merely a misconception

Fans Celebrate Centenary Of Md Rafi

The iconic singer Mohammad Rafi, who had sung the immortal song Choti si mulaqat pyar ban gai, died on 31 July 1980, just after a week of the passing away of Uttam Kumar, who had lip-sung the song in the film Chhoti Si Mulaqat.

17 children to be honoured with PMRBP

Seventeen children, including seven boys and ten girls, will receive the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) on the occasion of Veer Baal Diwas, observed on Thursday.

Alerts to IOs as per pre-defined timelines will help expedite investigation process: Amit Shah

Emphasising the use of technology, Union Home Minister Amit Shah Tuesday said alerts to investigation officers as well as senior officers as per predefined timelines will help expedite the process of investigation.

Bridging tradition and innovation: Patanjali's educational symposium concludes in Haridwar

The Bhartiya Shiksha Board (BSB), a new national school board established by the Centre, entrusting Patanjali Yogpeeth as its sponsoring body, concluded its transformative two-day educational symposium.

Modi to lay foundation of Ken-Betwa River Linking Project on Vajpayee's 100th birth anniv

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone of Ken-Betwa river linking national project, country's first interlinking of rivers project under national perspective plan, on the 100th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, on Wednesday.

Congress must apologise for attacking Amit Shah, says Maha CM Fadnavis

The Congress must apologise for tweeting a partial video of Amit Shah's speech about Dr Ambedkar and then attacking Shah, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Tuesday at Nagpur.

Chhattisgarh Cabinet set for reshuffle ahead of local polls

Speculations about a Cabinet expansion in Chhattisgarh have gained momentum ahead of the urban body and panchayat elections.

HC rejects Partha's, 4 others' bail plea

The Calcutta High Court (HC) on Tuesday rejected bail pleas of former education minister Partha Chatterjee and four others.

Terror Suspects arrested in Murshidabad

People in Murshidabad are in a state of fear following the arrests of several leaders of militant groups from Bangladesh.

HC not to act on victim's parents' plea for fresh probe

The petitioners will need clarifications from the apex court or from any division Bench of HC

Illegal entry into India: B'deshi nabbed for forgery

A Bangladeshi national, identified as Sohel Rana, was arrested in Lalgola, Murshidabad for illegally entering India 7-8 years ago and forging an Aadhaar card using a deceased relative's identity.

Odisha tigress in Bengal: Forest officials on tenterhooks

Hundreds of forest officials from West Bengal, Jharkhand and Odisha are camping in Purulia forests at the moment but the big cat, Zeenat, is still elusive. It was last traced in the green patches of Raika forests here this morning through GPS tracking devices.

Siliguri mayor takes hard stance against garbage dumping from Sikkim

Residents of Siliguri have raised concerns about garbage from Sikkim being unloaded in various localities of the city

TMC MLAs complain to Mamata against minister Manas Bhunia

Three legislators from the district have written a letter to the Trinamul Congress chairperson Mamata Banerjee, accusing minister Manas Bhunia, the legislator from Sabang Assembly constituency, West Midnapore, of running a \"parallel party administration\" in the district, bypassing other MLAs.

Cong stages protests against Shah’s remarks on Ambedkar

Leaders and party workers of the Congress in parts of the country on Tuesday took to the streets in their respective states and UTs in protest against Union Home Minister Amit Shah's recent remarks on Babasaheb Ambedkar.

Budget 2025: PM Modi meets economists

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday interacted with a group of eminent economists and thought leaders in preparation for the Union Budget 2025-26 at NITI Aayog.

CT 2025: India to play all matches in Dubai

India-Pakistan match to take place on 23 February; final on 9 March

New Governors for five states; Arif Md Khan shifted to Bihar

The President of India Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday appointed former Union home secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla as the governor of Manipur, replacing Lakshman Prasad Acharya.

First JPC meeting on ONOE Bills on 8 Jan

A 39-member Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) will hold its first meeting on the Bills related to 'One Nation, One Election' bills on 8 January, next year, sources said.

Budget 2025: PM Modi meets economists

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday interacted with a group of eminent economists and thought leaders in preparation for the Union Budget 2025-26 at NITI Aayog.

'Tired' Zeenat resting on hill top forest officials in anxious wait

Amidst the hilly terrains deep inside the Chirugaru forests of Bandwan, is Zeenat, resting calmly.