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Pranab Mukherjee's son Abhijit likely to rejoin Congress

Late President Pranab Mukherjee's son Abhijit Mukherjee may join Congress, leaving the ruling Trinamul Congress soon.

Swadeshi Roots

Ideas and ideologies being the lifeblood of movements, swadeshi and its leadership were inspired by Swami Dayanand Saraswati in north India and Bankim Chandra and Swami Vivekananda in Bengal. By 1905, the swadeshi movement built the platform for a broad political movement on novel lines, with writings and speeches of Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Lala Lajpat Rai and Aurobindo Ghosh setting the political stage on fire

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'Lifetime VVIPs are spreading misinformation on Mahakumbh'

UP CM Adityanath accused opposition of engaging in negative politics, misleading propaganda

14th Asian Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum to begin today

The 14th Asian Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum (14 AFAF), with the theme 'Greening the Blue Growth in Asia-Pacific' is to be organised in New Delhi from 12-14 February.

Pinpointed pest control approach to check fruit flies

The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), Calcutta University and other institutions have developed a novel technique for fruit fly control which can revolutionize global efforts to combat these pests.

India Offers Unmatched Investment Opportunities

Rajnath has emphasised the country's strong political stability, vast market potential

Iran Loosens Import Restrictions on Foreign Cars and iPhones, Trying to Mask Its Economic Woes

All architecture student Amirhossein Azizi wanted for his 19th birthday was the latest iPhone—and for Iran's cash-strapped theocracy, it was just the gift they needed as well.

Third ODI: Upbeat India eye series whitewash against insipid England

Having won the first two matches in convincing fashion, the hosts are raring for another good show

Blue Marine Economy Growth Creates Momentum for Viet Nam's Sustainable Development

We are proud that Viet Nam is a country with the potential to develop the marine economy.

Adani Group partners with Mayo Clinic to invest ₹6,000 crore in hospitals

Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani has tweeted on X, the launch of Adani Health City in partnership with the globally renowned Mayo Clinic, to enable world-class medical research, affordable healthcare and medical education at an investment of Rs 6000 crore.

Minister Urges Cycle Manufacturers to Offer Incentives to Encourage Cycling

Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday urged cycle manufacturers to offer incentives to encourage cycling across all age groups.

Rural development may get top priority in state budget

This will be the last full-fledged Budget of the present govt before next year's Assembly elections

Warrican, Beth Mooney bag ICC Players of the Month for January

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday unveiled the Men's and Women's Players of the Month for January 2025 as the West Indies spinner Jomel Warrican and Australia batter Beth Mooney.

Future innovators shine at AOT's premier hackathon

Academy of Technology (AOT) proudly concluded Frost Hacks 1.0, a 36-hour national-level hackathon held from 7-9 February in the institute campus at Adisaptagram.

Assembly Special Session for VP Dhankhar's Address

A special session of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly may be convened after the ongoing Budget Session to facilitate an address by Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar, who was the previous Governor here.

Serie A: Sweet revenge for Inter Milan against Fiorentina

Inter Milan took revenge on Fiorentina in Serie A, beating the Viola 2-1 at San Siro.

Punjab to Host Patiala Heritage Festival from 13 to 16 February

As Punjab steps into 2025, its fairs and festivals are set to be celebrated on a grander scale, drawing tourists from across the globe.

EU Vows Tough Countermeasures to US Tariffs

European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen vowed on Tuesday that U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum \"will not go unanswered,\" adding that they will trigger tough countermeasures from the 27-nation bloc.

ISL: FC Goa Hope to Turn the Tide Against Mumbai City FC

FC Goa will hope to reduce the gap with league leaders and defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant while Mumbai City FC will aim to cement their place in the top six when the two teams meet in an Indian Super League (ISL) encounter at the Mumbai Football Arena here on Wednesday.

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Lottery distributors not liable to pay service tax to Centre, states alone can impose taxes: SC

The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that lottery distributors are not liable to pay service tax to the Central government and it is the state government alone which can impose taxes on the lotteries and not the Centre.

Political uncertainty in Manipur: Hectic talks on to choose new CM

Two days after the resignation of Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh, uncertainty over the formation of the next government prevails even as a section of political leaders frantically make queries about the prospects of President's Rule in the state.

Punjab Will Reject Aam Aadmi Party as Delhi Did, Say Congress MPs

Congress MP Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa on Tuesday claimed that Punjab would \"reject\" Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), just as voters in Delhi did, and asserted that mid-term elections would soon be held in the state.

Relief for locals as wandering tiger captured in Maipith

A tiger that strayed into Maipith's jungles in the Sundarbans, was finally captured early this morning, thanks to the relentless efforts of forest officials.

AI will be used to identify and close mule accounts before they are made operational

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said that in recent years, there has been an expansion of digital infrastructure in the country, leading to an increase in the number of cyber attacks, with cybercrimes erasing geographical boundaries.

Hamas Delays Hostage Release Raises Fears for Gaza Ceasefire

Already, there had been concerns that the war would resume at the end of the first phase in early March

Allahabadi, Sanmay and others summoned by NCW

The commission has summoned them to appear before it on 17 February

UK touts a clampdown on illegal working as it seeks to look tough on immigration

The British government on Monday touted its success in raiding businesses that employ unauthorised workers and deporting thousands of migrants with no right to stay in the U.K., as it moved to strengthen law-enforcement powers against people-smuggling gangs.

Under GST, taxes have not gone up even on a single item but cut on many: FM

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday informed the Rajya Sabha that indirect tax under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) has significantly reduced over the years since its implementation.

Sebaashray: After boy with heart ailment, another gets treated for tumour

More than 12,000 people visited the Sebaashray camps at Metiabruz today, the 10th day of the camp.