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THE Wembley Exhibition has closed, and a decision has yet to be taken as to whether it will reopen next year.

A time when truth does not matter

Most people agree that actual facts matter—in such activities as debate, discussion, and reporting.

Washington may well change for the better

Donald Trump will assume the American presidency on 20 January 2025.

Uncertain future

SIR, This refers to your editorial, \"Trump it is\" (7 November). Donald Trump staged a magnificent comeback to the White House, surviving a criminal conviction, indictments, an assassin's bullet and accusations of authoritarianism.

Safety Online

Australia's proposed social media ban for those under 16, led by its government, is a bold step aimed at addressing growing concerns around children's mental health.

Inclusive Growth

India's economic growth, celebrated in aggregate terms, hides an uncomfortable truth: much of this progress has bypassed the majority of the population, particularly in rural areas.

Europe in decline?

Europeans have long believed that soft power is their best instrument to promote their values and their security. But their strong sense of moral superiority is questionable. The rise of the ultra-right and the treatment of the migrants have created a gulf between Europe's self-perception and external perception

Europe in decline?

Europeans have long believed that soft power is their best instrument to promote their values and their security. But their strong sense of moral superiority is questionable. The rise of the ultra -right and the treatment of the migrants have created a gulf between Europe's self-perception and external perception

AAP has exceptionally shown how gvt schools can run:Kejriwal

As per AAP chief's claims, now even affluent families in Delhi are opting to enroll their children in government schools instead of private ones

DUSU election: Delhi HC directs DU to begin vote counting by 26 November

The Delhi High Court on Monday instructed Delhi University to begin the counting of votes for the Delhi University Student Union (DUSU) elections by November 26, provided that all public and private properties defaced during the election campaign are cleaned and repainted within a week.

Shah approves projects worth ₹ 725.62 crore for fire services expansion

A high-level committee, under the chairmanship of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, has approved three projects of Rs 725.62 crore under \"Expansion and Modernization of Fire Services in the states\" for Chhattisgarh, Odisha and West Bengal.

Special campaign 4.0 launched by renewable energy ministry

The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances launched special campaign 4.0 for institutionalizing Swachhata and minimizing pendency in government offices from October 2-31.

Budget worth ₹ 2.94 lakh Cr presented in AP Assembly

The YSRCP boycotted the Budget session in the Assembly to protest against the Speaker

District collector, other officials attacked in Telangana over land acquisition

In a shocking incident in Telangana, angry villagers and farmers today attacked and chased district magistrate Prateek Jain and other officials with stones and sticks at Lagacharla village of Dudyala mandal of Vikarabad district when they tried to conduct a public hearing on the acquisition of land for a pharmaceutical company.

Udhayanidhi accepts AIADMK general secy's challenge for one-on-one debate

With the opposition AIADMK general secretary Edappadi Palaniswami throwing the gauntlet at Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin for a one-on-one debate on the welfare and development programmes without any notes, Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi had accepted the challenge.

PM warns against forces trying to destroy society

It is imperative to understand the seriousness of this attempt and defeat these forces unitedly: PM

Mehbooba asks Omar to review dismissal of employees on terror charges

Former chief minister and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti has written a letter to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, seeking an immediate review of dismissal of government employees on terror link charges.

Hemant Babu, countdown for your exit has begun', says HM Amit Shah

Claiming that the countdown for Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren's exit has begun, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday promised to set a committee in the state to identify and uproot \"infiltrators\" besides restoring the pride of tribal leader Champai Soren.

3 hurt after locals beat up jatra workers

Three people were injured when locals beat them up seeking free passes during an advertisement campaign of a jatra party in Khandra gram panchayat area, under Andal police station, here today.

Sanjay Roy accuses city ex-CP of conspiracy to frame him

The prime accused in the RG Kar case accused the former commissioner while being taken to court

Approach lower court for bail, Calcutta HC tells Sandip Ghosh

The Calcutta High Court on Monday refused to hear the bail plea from R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital's former Principal Sandip Ghosh in connection with the multi-crore financial irregularities case.

Aadhaar link to disburse tablet money for students: Chief secretary

The state government at a meeting with the school education department today directed that money meant for tablets or smartphones for students of Class XI and XII should be disbursed after it is linked with the Aadhaar of the respective students, from next year.

All-women bank gets set for polls, new board

Election fever has gripped the lone women's bank in Durgapur where the government body election remained due since 2017.

SER ran 160 special trains to clear extra rush during Chhath Puja

In a bid to clear the extra rush, the South Eastern Railway arranged 36 pairs of 'Festival Special' trains towards different directions of the country during Chhath Puja.

Sealdah division introduces smart gear for shunt men

The shunt men of Sealdah division of the Eastern Railway have got a new gear 'Focus' to keep them focused and safe at work.

Traders, handicrafts bodies demand holding Poush Mela

The Bolpur Byabasayi Samity and Kabiguru handicrafts Development Samity have jointly submitted a memorandum to the acting vice-chancellor of Visva-Bharati University (VBU), seeking to hold Poush Mela this year in the Purba Pally Ground in Santiniketan.

ECI issues show-cause notice to Majumdar

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday rejected Trinamul Congress (TMC) leader Derek O'Brien's allegation of inaction and delayed response to two complaints submitted to it ahead of the by-elections to six Assembly seats in West Bengal.

Shooting in Bongaon, Belghoria, one injured

The shooting incidents in Belghoria and Bongaon have caused a great deal of sensation. In Bongaon, a businessman was critically injured in the shooting.

TMC, Cong voice concern over saffron agenda on Maha Kumbh

The Trinamul Congress today alleged that Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the RSS are attempting to turn the upcoming Maha Kumbh mela at Prayagraj into part of their saffron political agenda.

Rishra set to welcome lakhs of visitors for Jagadhatri Puja

On the day of Jagadhatri Dashami at Chandannagar starts the Rishra Jagadhatri Puja.