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Police initiate investigations into mysterious death of 14 people in J&K's Rajouri village

Police have initiated investigations into the spate of mysterious deaths of 14 persons, including 11 children, in the Badhal village of the border district of Rajouri.

Record 1.1 Cr Plus Pilgrims Visit Gangasagar, Govt Faces Litter Test

The Holy Dip For Makar Sankranti, Which Began On Tuesday At 6.58 A.M., Continued Through The Following Day

Will greed fuel fires of the future?

The words 'hellish' and 'hellscape' have been repeatedly deployed lately as shorthand for the fate of vast localities in America's second largest city.

Army Chief Backs Women Officers; Inquiry Ordered into Leaked Review Letter

The Indian Army has initiated a Court of Inquiry (CoI) into the leak of an internal communication concerning the performance review of eight women officers by Lieutenant General Rajeev Puri, the former 17 Corps commander (now retired), Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi has said.

Target of 20 pc ethanol blending in petrol to be achieved in next 2 months: Gadkari

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday laid emphasis on the importance of reducing the use of fossil fuels and decarbonisation in different sectors, and further said that as part of government's efforts in this direction, the target of blending 20 per cent ethanol in petrol will likely be achieved in the coming two months.

Chamling Meets Mamata: A Bid to Reclaim Regional Identity, Counter BJP's Influence

A political buzz has emerged in the Hills following former Sikkim chief minister Pawan Chamling's meeting with West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee at Nabanna yesterday.

Revanth says BRS is 'B-R-S-S'

Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy today took a dig at the BRS saying that the regional party was pursuing the ideology of the RSS and merely echoing the allegations made by BJP against the Congress.

Sebaashray: Abhishek arranges Cochlear implants for two kids

Abhishek said that internal rifts occur when a party becomes large; with lakhs of office-bearers at various levels, and over 50,000 elected representatives at panchayat level, it is normal to have rifts

Market extends gain amid buying in IT, metal and realty stocks

At close, the Sensex was up 224.45 points or 0.29 per cent at 76,724.08, and the Nifty was up 37.15 points or 0.16 per cent at 23,213.20

Reversing and realigning conventional notions

19th Century Contexts in Bengal

Bangladesh Supreme Court Acquits Ex-Prime Minister Zia, Clearing the Way for Her to Run in Elections

Bangladesh's Supreme Court on Wednesday acquitted former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia in the last corruption case against her, paving the way for her to run in elections that an interim government says will be held either in December or in the first half of 2026.

Bengal PDS case: Bail for ex-minister Jyotipriya Mallick

A special court of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in Kolkata, on Wednesday, granted bail to former state food and supplies minister Jyotipriya Mallick in connection with the ration distribution case in West Bengal.

Ropeway facilities to come up at 2 locations in Jharkhand

Ropeway facilities will soon be installed at two major waterfalls in Jharkhand, Jonha and Hundru.

India Eves Join England, Oz In Elite Club, Going Past 400 Runs In ODIs

Skipper Smriti Mandhana led from the front with a blistering century to help India hammer 400 runs for the first time in an ODI innings.

We aim to create Google-like fun culture - ‘Learn-Play-Grow’ within organisation

An IT company of decent size in Midnapore? Hyperbole? Not really, if you are talking about BlueHorse Software Solutions Pvt Ltd, the fifteen-year-old company, which is successfully doing businesses all over the country and in many parts of the world.

Shah Launches Development Projects Worth ₹240 Crore in Gujarat

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for several development projects worth about Rs 241 crore at Mansa in Gujarat.

SC Shields Ex-IAS Trainee Officer Puja Khedkar From Arrest

The Supreme Court on Wednesday protected from any coercive steps, for now, the former Indian Administrative Service (IAS) trainee officer Puja Khedkar, accused of allegedly forging her documents to obtain eligibility for the 2022 Union Public Service Commission's civil services test under the reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBC) and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities.

2 Private Lunar Landers Head Toward the Moon in a Roundabout Journey

In a two-for-one moonshot, SpaceX launched a pair of lunar landers Wednesday for U.S. and Japanese companies looking to jumpstart business on Earth's dusty sidekick.

Lalu signals formation of new political alliance in Bihar

Makar Sankranti, usually observed on 14 January every year, marks the beginning of a new agricultural year.

Navy's firepower gets a significant boost

PM Modi dedicates three frontline naval combatants to the nation

First arrest made in local Trinamul leader Sheikh's murder in Malda

The West Bengal Police on Wednesday made the first arrest in connection with the murder of local Trinamul Congress leader Hasan Sheikh at Kaliachak in Malda district on Tuesday morning.

Russian Missile Attack Forces Ukraine to Shut Down Power Grid

Russia on Wednesday launched a major ballistic and cruise missile attack on regions across Ukraine, targeting energy production and compelling authorities to shut down the power grid in some areas despite freezing winter weather, officials said.

Pannun kill plot: Panel suggests action against 'individual' with 'criminal links, antecedents'

The high-powered committee set up by the government of India to inquire into the activities of some criminal groups, terrorist organisations, drug peddlers, etc., undermining the security interests of both India and the USA, has submitted its report.

General Upendra Dwivedi: Northern border situation stable but sensitive

The Chief of Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, stated that while the situation along India's northern border remains stable, it continues to be sensitive.

India Open: Anupama in 2nd round, Prannoy crashes out

Hosts experience yet another day of mixed results with rising star Anupama providing the silver lining

Positive pointer to how to shape a better year

THE only thing certain about 2025 is uncertainty.

Trade Deficit Declines to $21.94 Billion Driven by Increase in Exports

India's trade deficit in December decreased to $21.94 billion driven by an increase in exports and a decline in imports on a sequential basis.

One District, One Product: Transforming Jharkhand's economy through local specialties

Jharkhand, known for its rich cultural and natural resources, is taking a bold step toward economic empowerment through the One District, One Product (ODOP) initiative.

DPIIT partners with ITC Ltd to deploy startup solutions

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, has entered into a strategic partnership with ITC Limited, one of India's leading diversified conglomerates.

Yoon Becomes S Korea's First Sitting President to Be Detained

'Rule of law has completely collapsed in this country' impeached President laments