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Gobindobhog rice suffers production losses, growers & exporters suffer jolt

The Weather God was not too kind to growers of Gobindobhog paddy and exporters of Gobindobhog rice in recent years, causing Gobindobhog rice exporters to suffer a major jolt in the global, particularly Middle Eastern markets.

Little Thespian's 14th National Theatre Festival

Jashn-E-Azhar dedicated to renowned playwright Partap Sehgal

A Silent Epidemic: The Rising Crisis of Student Suicides in India

Prakriti Lamsal, a bright third-year BTech student from Nepal at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) University, was found dead in her hostel room a few days ago.

Glenmark Launches Shot to Treat Severe Allergic Reactions in US Market

Mumbai-based Glenmark Pharmaceuticals announced on Thursday that it has launched the generic version of Epinephrine injection multiple-dose vial in the US market, which is eligible for 180 days of competitive generic therapy (CGT) exclusivity.

BJP Asks J&K Assembly Speaker Not To Allow Unconstitutional, Anti-National Activity In House

During an all-party meeting here on Thursday, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) demanded that the Speaker should not allow any unconstitutional, undemocratic and anti-national activity in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly.

North Korea Appears To Have Sent More Troops To Russia

North Korea Has Been Supplying A Vast Amount Of Conventional Weapons To Russia

Manipur: Over 300 illegal weapons surrendered

A total of 307 illegally held weapons were voluntarily surrendered by various groups, including youth volunteers, community leaders, civil society organisations (CSOs), and women's organisations, on Thursday.

Consumer Illusion

India, often touted as a land of vast economic potential, faces a stark contradiction.

India a trusted friend and strategically: EU team in Delhi for talks

India hopes to expand cooperation with the European Union (EU) in artificial intelligence and Indo-Pacific security, government sources said, as a delegation led by EU president Ursula von der Leyen and accompanied by the European Union College of Commissioners, arrived in New Delhi on Thursday on a two-day India visit.

Haryana Congress expels five leaders for six years

The Haryana unit of Congress has expelled five leaders, including a former MLA, for six years for indulging in \"anti-party activities\" with immediate effect.

Vigilance Bureau Registers DA Case Against MC Executive Engineer in Punjab

The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) has registered a case against an Executive Engineer, posted as Municipal Town Planner (MTP) of Bathinda Municipal Corporation, on charges of amassing assets disproportionate to his known sources of income.

Two-day Synchronised Vulture Census Begins in Southern States

A two-day synchronised vulture census has commenced in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka, covering 106 locations across the three states.

Jammu-Srinagar, Several Other Vital Roads Shut for Traffic Due to Snow & Rain in J&K, Ladakh

The current ongoing wet spell due to a Western Disturbance across Jammu and Kashmir has reduced the rainfall deficiency by 15 per cent.

Pope Beats Back Death Fears, Continues Pneumonia Recovery

Pope Francis continued his slow recovery from double pneumonia on Thursday, beating back speculation of an imminent death, resignation or conclave and signaling that he was still very much in charge albeit in a weakened state.

Faction fight: 12 arrested after injury to civic volunteer

Twelve villagers were arrested after a civic volunteer was injured when two rival groups of TMC supporters clashed at Mominpara village under Ruppur gram panchayat in Santiniketan police station area.

Coast Guard Regional Headquarters in Kolkata Bags Three of Eight Tatrakshak Medals

The headquarters of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), Region North East, based in Kolkata, received three of the eight Tatrakshak Medals (TM) awarded by Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday.

Tangra murders: Child rights members meet child in hospital

The minor boy, who had been injured along with his other two family members in the car crash incident on EM Bypass and undergoing treatment at NRS Hospital, today shared more facts on the alleged murder of his mother, aunt and sister by sharing details to the chairperson of Commission for Protection of Child Rights.

FBI Accuses North Korean-Backed Hackers of Stealing $1.5 Billion in Crypto from Dubai-Based Firm

The FBI has accused North Korean-linked hackers of conducting one of the largest thefts of cryptocurrency publicly known, seizing some $1.5 billion worth of ethereum from a Dubai-based firm.

Barcelona, Atletico Madrid Share Eight Goals in Copa del Rey Thriller

Both teams rallied from two goals down to earn a point each in edge-of-the-seat first leg clash in the semifinals

Premier League: Chelsea back into top four, Palace thrash Aston Villa

Chelsea ended their poor run of form with a 4-0 win at home to rock-bottom Southampton that lifted them back into the Premier League's top four.

On the metaphysics of alienation

In metaphorical terms, alienation stems from a lack of place or disavowal of community. Kalpna Singh-Chitnis communicates this alienation with grace and sincerity.

Woman Raped Inside State Transport Bus in Pune; Political Parties Condemn Incident

A 26-year-old woman was allegedly raped inside a Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) bus on the premises of a bus stand in Pune, officials said on Wednesday.

Congress Demands Formation of PAC to Probe CAG Report on Excise Policy

The Congress on Wednesday demanded that the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) be constituted at the earliest to investigate the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report on Delhi excise policy of the previous Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government.

Anil Vij Claims BJP's Popularity Has Forced Other Parties Out of Ambala Elections

Haryana Minister Anil Vij commented on the upcoming municipal council elections in Haryana on Wednesday, saying that all national and regional parties, including Congress, have opted out of the race.

KMC Notice to Officer Over Goof-Up in School Holiday List

Close on the heels of the controversy over Vishwakarma Puja holiday in Hindi medium schools run by the civic body, the Kolkata Municipal Corporation issued a show-cause notice to its education manager seeking explanation.

Ricky Ponting hails Australia's CT performance

ICC Hall of famer Ricky Ponting believed that things are falling into place for Australia even without their trio of Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazelwood.

One Arrested for Molesting Adolescent Patient Inside ICU

One person was arrested on charges of allegedly molesting a 15-year-old inside the intensive care unit (ICU) at the state government-run Diamond Harbour (DH) Medical College and Hospital in South 24-Parganas district on Tuesday night.

Millions converge at Triveni Sangam for Maha Shivratri 'Amrit Snan', Mahakumbh resonates with devotion

On the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri, a massive wave of devotion swept across Triveni Sangam as crores of devotees gathered for the final Amrit Snan of Mahakumbh on Wednesday.

Soviet & Germany

Resumption of Trade Negotiation

Injured in road accident, JMM MP Mahua Maji stable

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) Rajya Sabha MP Mahua Maji was injured in a road accident early Wednesday morning while returning to Ranchi with her family after taking a holy dip at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj.