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IMA Teaches Students Ways To Make Organic Colours

The IMA, Serampore, urged using organic colours for Holi instead of toxic chemical ones, warning of health risks. Students were taught to make safe colours from flowers and vegetables to promote safety and environmental awareness.

BSF Seized Contraband Worth a Record ₹461 Crore in 2024

This unprecedented seizure marks the highest confiscation recorded in the past decade

Centre-right party wins most votes in Greenland's parliamentary election as Trump seeks control

The centre-right Demokraatit Party won the most votes in a surprising result in Greenland's parliamentary elections, held in the shadow of American President Donald Trump's stated goal of taking control of the island one way or another.

Trade Could Boost South Asian Economies

Chaudhry Bashir Arain, a trader from Khairpur in Pakistan, exports over 99 percent of his dried dates to India via Dubai. Delivery takes up to 40 days. The long-winded route for Pakistani chhuaras to India via Dubai started in February 2019 after the Pulwama attack, following which India suspended trade with Pakistan, revoking its Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status and imposing a 200 percent duty.

Violence, displacements overwhelm healthcare system in Sudan's El-Fasher: UN

Violence and waves of displacements have overwhelmed the fragile healthcare system in El-Fasher, the capital of Sudan's North Darfur state, UN humanitarians said.

Ship owner says arrested captain of cargo vessel involved in North Sea collision is Russian

The captain of a cargo ship that collided with an American tanker is a Russian national who remains in U.K. police custody, the vessel's owner said Wednesday, as it emerged that the ship failed several safety checks last year.

Oppn slams Sitharaman over apparent remarks on Periyar in language row

Opposition members on Wednesday hit out at Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman after she accused the DMK of hypocrisy over the ongoing language row.

BJP Shares Photo of Ranya Rao With K'taka CM, Raises Questions

The BJP's Karnataka unit on Wednesday shared a picture claiming it to be of actor Ranya Rao's wedding day photo in which Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and state Home Minister G. Parameshwara can be seen.

MP govt presents ₹4,21,032 crore budget; no new taxes levied

Madhya Pradesh Finance Minister Jagdish Dewda on Wednesday presented a budget of Rs 4,21,032 crore for the financial year 2025-26 in the state assembly, adding that the BJP-led state government has levied no new taxes.

Duterte to Face Crimes Against Humanity Charges at The Hague

Duterte, once one of Asia's most feared leaders, is the first ex-leader from the region arrested by the global court

Mizoram proposes official-level talks with Assam to resolve decades-old border dispute

In a bid to resolve the long-standing boundary dispute between Assam and Mizoram, the Mizoram government has proposed initiating official-level talks with Assam in early April.

BJP MLAs Stage Protest in Bengal Assembly After Speaker Denies Adjournment Motion

The Budget Session of the West Bengal Assembly witnessed high drama on Tuesday as BJP MLAs, led by Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari, staged a walkout and protested against Speaker Biman Banerjee's decision to reject their adjournment motion on alleged communal tensions in the state.

Militants attack train in Pakistan, take over a hundred hostages

The targeted attack of a passenger train by militants of the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) at Mashkaf, Dhadar, Bolan, has now become a standoff between the security forces and the militants, who have taken over a hundred passengers as hostages.

Power of women in leadership: driving innovation, growth and job creation

Diversity is more than just the right thing to do – it's good for business.

No commitment to US on reducing tariffs, talks still on: Government

The govt's clarification came after US President Trump claimed that India has agreed to cut tariffs

Hampi gangrape: K'taka govt issues guidelines for homestay owners

The Karnataka government issued a circular on Tuesday outlining guidelines for owners of homestays and resorts operating in tourist destinations across the state to ensure the safety of tourists.

All-England badminton: Prannoy loses to Popov in opening round

India's former World No. 6, H.S. Prannoy crashed out of the prestigious All-England Badminton Championship, losing to Toma Junior Popov of France in straight games in a first-round clash in Birmingham on Tuesday.

No commitment to US on reducing tariffs, talks still on: Government

The Government has informed the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs that India has not made any commitment to reduce tariffs on goods imported from the USA.

Arunachal Pradesh Unveils Budget for 2025-26, Emphasising Social Empowerment and Infrastructure Development

Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein, who also holds the finance, planning, and investment portfolios, presented the state budget for the fiscal year 2025-26 with a total outlay of Rs 39,842.23 crore.

Quantum Navigation Set to Transform How We Travel

Quantum technology is no longer confined to the lab—it's making its way into our everyday lives.

Fadnavis begins crackdown on places of worship violating noise limits

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis warned on Tuesday that strict action would be taken against those violating the prescribed noise limits for loudspeakers at places of worship and if rules are not followed, that particular place of worship will be disallowed the use of loudspeakers permanently.

India Home To Six Of World's Most Polluted Cities Despite Drop In PM2.5

India saw a seven per cent decline in PM2.5 levels in 2024, but six of the world's ten most polluted cities were still in the country, according to the IQAir 2024 World Air Quality Report.

Indian Railways to implement Mahakumbh crowd management strategies for Holi, other festivals

Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Mahakumbh-2025 witnessed a historic gathering, with 66 crore devotees taking a holy dip over 45 days.

Increasing temp fuelled electricity demand by 41 per cent

India's electricity demand has grown significantly over recent years due to urbanisation, economic growth, and industrial activity.

TMC Identifies Ghost Voters in West Burdwan

During a scrutiny of the voters' list in the Durgapur Subdivision of West Burdwan district, it was discovered that some voters possessed EPIC cards in two states or different voters had similar EPIC card numbers in different states.

Deepika, Araijeet Honoured to be Nominated for Hockey India Annual Awards

Rising hockey stars Deepika and Araijeet Singh Hundal have expressed their delight after being nominated for the prestigious Hockey India 7th Annual Awards 2024.

Modi, Gokhool Vow to Deepen Close Ties

Mauritius is like a mini India, PM Modi tells the Indian community

COAS General Dwivedi Inspires Youth to Drive India's Vision for Viksit Bharat 2047

General Upendra Dwivedi, the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), has stated that the aspirations of a rising India rest on the knowledge, innovation, and determination of the youth of its country.

Syria's government signs a breakthrough deal with Kurdish-led authorities in the north-east

Syria's interim government signed a deal Monday with the Kurdish-led authority that controls the country's northeast, including a ceasefire and the merging of the main US-backed force there into the Syrian army.

Burdwan civic body orders demolition of 8-storey building

The Burdwan Municipality today issued a demolition order for a newly-erected eight-storey commercial building on the junction of a crowded market zone in the town.