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ITA meet highlights sustainability challenges facing tea sector

Indian Tea Association chairman Hemant Bangur has underscored the pressing sustainability challenges facing the tea sector, emphasizing that the industry's economic viability is under strain.

Major clean-up drive for Mahananda river post-Chhath Puja

Following directives from the Green Tribunal, the Siliguri Municipal Corporation has initiated a large-scale clean-up of the Mahananda River after Chhath Puja celebrations.

SC Overturns 1967 Verdict On AMU's Minority Status

The final determination has been delegated to a standard 3-judge bench

No power can bring back Article 370, says PM Modi at Maharashtra rally

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched a sharp attack at the Congress-led INDIA Alliance for passing a resolution in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly seeking to reinstate Article 370 of the Constitution that granted special status to the erstwhile state, as he reiterated that no power can bring back the abrogated provision.

India should be included in the list of global superpowers, says Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin has once again emphasized that India is a 'natural ally' and partner for decades, while highlighting the Soviet Union's role in India's independence.

SC allows mining operations in 23,000 mines in Rajasthan

The Supreme Court on Friday allowed mining operations in around 23,000 mines in Rajasthan till further orders following a plea filed by the state government for extending the deadline for the compliance of the closure order issued by the National Green Tribunal.

Jaishankar confident of Trump administration making distinctions in immigration policies

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has expressed confidence that the US administration under Donald Trump will maintain distinctions in immigration policies, potentially benefitting skilled workers from foreign countries.

India begins 'Poorvi Prahaar' tri-services exercise after China disengagement

Just days after reaching an agreement with China on de-escalation and patrolling along disputed areas in eastern Ladakh's Demchok and Depsang, India is set to display its military prowess with a major tri-services exercise along its eastern border with China.

CJI DY Chandrachud bids farewell to Supreme Court

Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud bid an emotional farewell on his last working day as a judge of the Supreme Court on Friday, saying that there is no greater feeling than being able to serve those in need, especially people whom he had never met.

Rahul, Priyanka and Kharge to campaign for MVA in Maharashtra next week

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and party President Mallikarjun Kharge, who is also the Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha, will campaign for the Maha Vikas Aghadi in Maharashtra next week, a top party leader said here on Thursday.

ENTIRE FOREST STAFF DROWNED

THE Punjab Government has issued a lengthy communique giving details of damage done by the Jumna floods.

Lawmakers snooze as digital dangers escalate among our youth

The Covid-19 pandemic’s forced transition to online education has inadvertently exposed Bhu tan’s children to unprecedented digital risks, highlighting a critical gap in our legal framework.

At the Crossroads

Moldova's recent presidential election, which saw Maia Sandu narrowly re-elected, holds significant implications for the country's democratic journey and European ambitions.

'Abhishek matured as politician'

Echoing the hints in yesterday’s post by TMC leader Kunal Ghosh on Trinamul Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee becoming the next chief minister of West Bengal, another party leader, Kalyan Banerjee today said that the Diamond Harbour MP has all the qualities and has matured as a politician over the years.

hospital Jhargram doctor found dead in hotel room

Mystery shrouds death of a doctor attached with Jhargram Hospital, who along with other medics have been demanding justice for the brutal rape-murder trainee doctor at R G Kar.

Tablet trouble: 550 students from 62 East Burdwan schools affected

Cyber police investigations into the recent tablet issue revealed several flaws from the students’ end as well as negligence by some schools.

CM orders inquiry into error in tablet money transfers

Chief minister Mamata Banerjee is believed to have ordered an inquiry into the alleged diversion of government money meant for student tablets to other accounts, sources at Nabanna claimed.

Injury concerns for Australia's pace attack ahead of BGT series

Having thrown his hat into the ring as a viable pace bowling option for Australia in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy after he wreaked havoc against the India A team on Thursday, Michael Neser sustained a hamstring injury on the back of his fiery new ball spell in Melbourne.

Grand celebrations on menu as Indian hockey's fairytale enters centenary year

It was 99 years ago, on November 7, 1925, when a national body for hockey was formed in Gwalior, and as Indian hockey approaches the 100th year, Hockey India on Thursday announced a year-long celebration, marked by the relaunch of the Hockey India League (HIL) after a seven-year pause and the launch of a Women's HIL.

Neser, Webster shine as Australia dominate India A in 2nd unofficial Test

Michael Neser and Beau Webster helped Australia A dominate over India A as Day 1 ended on Thursday in the ongoing second unofficial Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Tahuhu, Rana, Poonam released by their respective teams ahead of 2025 WPL auction

Sneh Rana, Poonam Yadav and Lea Tahuhu are among the big names released by their respective Women's Premier League (WPL) franchises ahead of the auction in the lead-up to the third season, in early 2025.

India's limited over stars gear up for T20I series against South Africa

Young brigade led by Suryakumar Yadav aims to continue momentum in limited overs cricket

Japan, China reach Bihar for women's ACT

Former Asian Games gold medalist Japan and Paris Olympic Games silver medalist China arrived here on Thursday ahead of the Bihar Women's Asian Champions Trophy Rajgir 2024.

ISL: Top placed Bengaluru FC aim to boost lead against in-form North-East

Bengaluru FC will aim to increase their lead at the top of the Indian Super League (ISL) points table when they host in-form NorthEast United FC at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Friday.

Arteta slams penalty calls in Arsenal's loss to Inter Milan

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta expressed his criticism to the penalty calls 1-0 defeat away to Inter Milan in the Champions League and insisted on the dominance his side showed against one of the best teams in Europe.

Kiran George marches into Korea Masters quarterfinals

Indian shuttler Kiran George defeated third seed Chi Yu Jen of Chinese Taipei to move into the men's singles quarterfinals at the Korea Masters, a BWF Super 300 badminton tournament, here on Thursday.

PKL Season 11: U Mumbai coach Mazandarani heaps praise on young raider Ajit Chavan after fourth victory

U Mumbai is one of the in-form teams in Season 11 of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) with Ajit Chavan emerging among the best performers for them so far -- which has come in for special praise from head coach Gholamreza Mazandarani.

Champions League: Inter beat Arsenal; boost for Barca, Bayern

Inter Milan, FC Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Atletico de Madrid win respective matches to move closer to next stage

Abhay Firodia, at 80, Still Out On a New Forceful Mission

His personal net worth is estimated to be well above $4.4 billion, and he is certainly one of the richest Indian billionaires.

Market erases gains, snaps two-day winning run amid selling

The Sensex was down 836.34 points or 1.04 per cent at 79,541.79, and the Nifty was down 284.70 points or 1.16 per cent at 24,199.30.