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Manmohan Singh's ashes immersed in the Yamuna

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's ashes were immersed in the Yamuna in the national capital on Sunday.

India's Koneru Humpy Clinches Second World Rapid Chess Crown

Koneru Humpy, India's top-rated female chess player, secured her second World Rapid Championship title, finishing the tournament with 8.5/11 here on Sunday (IST).

To persevere and grow as a couple' is our motto'

The secret to Uditendu and Sangita Sarkar's journey lies in mutual respect, patience, and unconditional support and love for each other.

Mumbai's New Big Five

Making their presence felt on Mumbai's evolutionary dining scene is this curated list of five brand new places where great food and drink couple with stunning interiors to make for a pleasurable dining experience.

House of Sheherwali: A peek into pre-colonial Murshidabad

On the banks of the Bhagirathi, in the humble town of Azimganj, is the House of Sheherwali.

Nabanna Utsav: The harvesting festival of rural Bengal

Nabanna or No Ban is the worship of Goddess Laxmi. It is done from the start of the month of Agrahayan in Bengali.

WISHING A HAPPY NEW YEAR

It is that time of the year again. I have already started receiving emails as well as cards by regular mail from my friends, relatives, neighbours and colleagues wishing me a happy new year.

Serampore fest gives boost to self-help groups

More than 22 self-help groups (SHG) have put up stalls at Serampore heritage and tourism festival to display their handmade products.

PM Modi should take firm steps on violence against Hindus in B'desh: Mahakumbh chief organiser

Swami Vishokananda accused the Yunus government in Dhaka of remaining silent despite global condemnation of the jihadist attacks in Bangladesh

Campaign against TB across ER's Asansol division

The Asansol division of Eastern Railway has embarked on a comprehensive 100 Days TB Elimination campaign, which started from 7 December, aimed at eradicating the disease from the region.

Sundar decodes India's game plan after 4th Test fightback

Having removed half of the Indian batting on the second, Australia had a foot in the door when they clinched the wickets of Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja on Saturday.

Emotional celebrations for Reddy family after Nitish slams maiden Test century

Since the international retirement of superstar all-rounder Yuvraj Singh, Team India has struggled to find a suitable replacement. But with a gritty century under challenging circumstances on the third day of the Boxing Day Test against Australia at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground, Nitish Kumar Reddy seems to have offered new hopes to Indian cricket fans.

BGT: Reddy Century Raises India's Hopes in MCG Test

Young all-rounder shared a 127-run stand with Sundar as India fought back after being 221 for 7

ISL: Hyderabad produce last-minute equaliser in 1-1 draw with East Bengal

Manoj Mohammed scores in the 90th minute to deny a third consecutive victory for the Kolkata Giants

Kerala Blasters, Jamshedpur FC to battle for top-six spot

Jamshedpur FC will aim to jump to the fourth spot on the points table when they host Kerala Blasters FC for an Indian Super League (ISL) clash at the JRD Tata Sports Complex on Sunday.

Electronics Sector Projected To Create 12m Jobs By 2027: Report

The electronics sector in the country is projected to create 12 million jobs by 2027 — 3 million direct and 9 million indirect roles, a report said on Saturday.

E Railway's Sealdah division introduces innovative toolboxes made from scrap

Eastern Railway's Sealdah Division has taken a significant step towards improving workplace safety and streamlining operations under the leadership of Senior Divisional Operations Manager Pankaj Yadav and under the guidance of Divisional Railway Manager, Sealdah Deepak Nigam with the introduction of innovative toolboxes.

Chinese Workers Found in 'Slavery-like Conditions' in Brazil Taken to Hotels as Probe Gets Underway

Dozens of Chinese workers found by authorities in poor conditions at a construction site in Brazil for electric vehicle automaker BYD have been taken and placed in hotels in the country's tropical northeast region.

Bloodied Ukrainian troops risk losing more hard-won land in Kursk to Russia

Five months after their shock offensive into Russia, Ukrainian troops are bloodied and demoralised by the rising risk of defeat in Kursk, a region some want to hold at all costs while others question the value of having gone in at all.

Israel Detains the Director of One of Northern Gaza's Last Functioning Hospitals, Palestinians Say

Israel's army detained the director of one of northern Gaza's last functioning hospitals as overnight strikes in the territory killed nine people, including children, Palestinian medical officials said Saturday.

NATO Will Step Up Baltic Sea Patrols as Finland Probes Possible Sabotage of Undersea Cables

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said Friday that the military alliance will step up patrols in the Baltic Sea region as Finnish investigators work to establish whether a ship linked to Russia sabotaged undersea cables there this week.

Putin Apologizes to Azerbaijani Leader for 'Tragic Incident' Involving Crashed Azerbaijani Airliner

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday apologised to his Azerbaijani counterpart for what he called a \"tragic incident\" following the crash of an Azerbaijani airliner in Kazakhstan that killed 38 people.

Multiple explosions rock Kabul as Pak-Afghan border clashes intensify

During the early hours of Saturday, heavy exchange of fire was reported between Afghanistan and Pakistan on the Dande Pattan-Kurram border; four Pakistani soldiers were reported killed

New Manipur Governor Ajay Bhalla Likely To Take Charge Next Week

New Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla is likely to assume office next week, officials said here on Saturday.

Multi-disaster response vehicle deployed at Mahakumbh

As part of Mahakumbh 2025 preparations, a state-of-the-art multi-disaster response vehicle has been deployed to enhance safety and disaster readiness.

Army rescues tourists stranded in Gulmarg snow

The valley-based Chinar Corps of the Indian Army rescued 68 tourists, including women and children, who were stranded in heavy snow in the Gulmarg tourist destination in Kashmir.

SP Puts Up Poster on Ambedkar Targeting BJP in Uttar Pradesh

A poster war has again erupted in Lucknow with the Samajwadi Party targeting the ruling BJP.

Aadhaar proof must for exams: Haryana Cabinet

The authentication will be mandatory during the registration process

24-Hour Shutdown Paralyzes Manipur Valley Over Salungpham Incident

A 24-hour shutdown, called by the Joint Action Committee (JAC) to protest the killing of 18-year-old village volunteer Laishram Prem, has brought normal life to a standstill across Manipur's valley region.

Punjab Police Arrest Two for Grenade Attack on Police Station

Punjab Police's Special Operation cell of Amritsar has busted a narco-terror module which is being operated by controllers from abroad, Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said on Saturday.