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Shashi Tharoor Urges Critics To Read His Article On Kerala Startups' Growth Before Commenting

Congress Working Committee member and Thiruvananthapuram MP, Shashi Tharoor, has responded to criticism from within his party regarding his recent article in an English newspaper highlighting Kerala's progress in the startup sector.

Third Batch of Illegal Indian Immigrants Deported from USA Arrives in Amritsar

A third batch of Indian nationals who had migrated illegally to the USA landed at the airport in Amritsar in Punjab on Sunday night, nearly 24 hours after the second batch of 116 deportees arrived in a US military aircraft.

Anti-national activities high in some areas of West Bengal: LoP Suvendu Adhikari

Suvendu Adhikari, the Leader of the Opposition in West Bengal, has alleged that anti-national activities are high in some areas of the State and blamed Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for them.

US Justice Department Fires 20 Immigration Judges From Backlogged Courts Amid Major Government Cuts

The Trump administration fired 20 immigration judges without explanation, a union official said Saturday amid sweeping moves to shrink the size of the federal government.

Two workers dead during manual scavenging in Nandigram

Two workers engaged in scavenging and manual cleaning of a septic tank at Nandigram in the East Midnapore district of West Bengal were killed on Sunday.

Rubio says Hamas must be eradicated, casting further doubt on the shaky ceasefire in Gaza

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday fully endorsed Israel's war aims in the Gaza Strip, saying Hamas \"must be eradicated\" and throwing the future of the shaky ceasefire into further doubt.

FPIs Continue Exodus, Pull Out ₹21,272 Crore in First Two Weeks of Feb

The exodus of Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPI) continues as they pulled out Rs 21,272 crore in the first two weeks of this month.

Kaladan dream amidst Myanmar turmoil

Hoping against hope, India is looking at commissioning the ambitious Kaladan project connecting a port in Rakhine (Arakan) state of western Myanmar with the landlocked far eastern part of Bharat through the water and land routes for regular trading.

Meghalaya Games 2025

The 6th edition of the Meghalaya Games concluded in a spectacle of sportsmanship and cultural grandeur at the historic Kiang Nangbah Football Stadium in Jowai.

Europe's political struggles intensify with far-right surge

The recent gathering of far-right leaders and party figures from across Europe has highlighted a significant rift in the continent's political scene.

Adhering to pacts is central to stability in Indo-Pacific, says EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday asserted that adhering to agreements and understandings is a central element to ensuring stability and predictability in the Indo-Pacific.

Market Outlook: PMI, trade deficit and global economic data key triggers to watch next week

The market outlook for next week will be guided by the purchasing managers index (PMI), trade deficit and global economic data, according to the experts.

Merlin Teams Up With Fashion TV To Come Up With New Address Of Super Luxury, Urban Living In Kolkata

Luxury urban living in Kolkata may not be the same again.

The kid

He followed me constantly. In his white sneakers. The kid was unshakeable. He had endless questions.

Shramajibi Hospital Introduces Laser Surgery in Rural Hooghly

Shramajibi Hospital, located in the rural belt of Choto Belu, Pyerapore, Serampore-Uttarpara block, has introduced laser surgery.

Yashasvi Ruled Out of Mumbai's Ranji Trophy Semi-Final Against Vidarbha

Mumbai's preparations for the Ranji Trophy semi-final against Vidarbha have taken a hit, with opener Yashasvi Jaiswal ruled out due to a right ankle injury sustained during training over the weekend.

Assam's climate in crisis: Rising temperatures and erratic rainfall pose major challenges by 2040

The climate of Assam is poised for significant changes by 2040, a shift that could severely impact the state's economy, ecosystems and public health.

First 'Made-in-India' chip to come out in September or October: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the first 'Made-in-India' chip would come out in September or October this year.

Karnataka Congress May See Worst Phase Of Factionalism

The ruling Congress unit in Karnataka, which looked solid in terms of unity, may witness a worse phase of factionalism, as Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's camp is gearing up to convene massive conventions of oppressed and backward classes across the state.

Green vs. Growth: Mahananda Wildlife ESZ expansion sparks clash between conservation and tea tourism

The draft notification for expanding the Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) around the Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary, issued by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change in September 2024, has sparked significant debate.

JMM's expansion drive puts Jharkhand Cong on edge

The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha's (JMM) organisational expansion strategy has unsettled the Congress leadership in the state.

Why do we need so many universities?

Despite having 171 universities, higher education in Bangladesh faces several challenges as the quality of education in many of these institutions remains substandard.

25 Schoolchildren Fall Sick Following Ammonia 'Leakage' in Kota Village

Around 25 schoolchildren fell sick with complaints of nausea and restlessness following leakage in the ammonia plant of the Chambal Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited (CFCL) at Gadepan in Sultanpur near here on Saturday.

A Just Peace?

The phone conversation between Presidents Donald Trump and President Vladimir Putin has set the ~ stage for a potential diplomatic breakthrough in the Ukraine war.

Girl appears for Madhyamik exam after losing her father

Madhyamik candidate, a student of Pandua Hatani Higher Secondary School and a resident of Tarana village in Pandua appeared for her maths examination today, even after losing her father.

Dignity for the deportees

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Bada Naam Karenge: Veteran filmmaker Sooraj Barjatya on venturing the OTT terrain

The series Bada Naam Karenge bears your stamp in almost every frame, although you are not the official director.

CBSE Class 10, 12 board exams begin nationwide

The wait is over for millions of students as the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) board exams for Class 10 and 12 commenced on Saturday.

Chaos and looting as Rwanda-backed rebels push toward eastern Congo's second major city

Panic swept through eastern Congo's second largest city on Saturday as residents fled by the thousands, scrambling to escape the looming advance of Rwanda-backed rebels.

India's Forex Reserves Surge for 3rd Straight Week

India's foreign exchange reserves increased by $7.6 billion to stood at $638 billion as of 7 February, according to latest data by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).