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It's Google versus the US in biggest antitrust trial in decades

Google will confront a threat to its dominant search engine beginning Tuesday when federal regulators launch an attempt to dismantle its internet empire in the biggest U.S. antitrust trial in a quarter century.

Trump lawyers seek recusal of judge presiding over election subversion case

Lawyers for Donald Trump on Monday asked the federal judge presiding over his election subversion case in Washington to recuse herself, saying her past public statements about the former president and his connection to the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol call into question whether she can be fair.

North Korean leader Kim is in Russia to meet Putin

Kim is expected to seek economicaid and military technology for his impoverished country

There's no proposal to impose additional GST on sale of diesel vehicles: Gadkari

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday said there is not any proposal under active consideration by the government over an additional 10% GST on the sale of diesel vehicles.

India-Saudi forum discusses big Saudi investment in India

Addressing the gathering, Ministers discussed on expanding bilateral collaboration between business investor ecosystems of the two countries

Nepal should revisit BRI agreement

Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal’s visit to China beginning September 23 has generated considerable interest as it will be a significant opportunity to strengthen NepalChina ties. It is anticipated that the long-awaited Project Implementation Plan agreement under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) will remain a key item on the agenda. It has been six years since the signing of the BRI memorandum of understanding (MoU), and many wonder why a single project or provision has not been implemented yet.

Sanatan Dharma

SIR, The comments of DMK politician and Tamil Nadu minister Udhayanidhi Stalin about Sanatan Dharma have created a political flutter, and are being used by the BJP to make a broadside against the newly-formed I.N.D.I.A alliance of opposition parties, of which the DMK is a major partner.

AP chessboard

The recent arrest of N. Chandrababu Naidu, former Andhra Pradesh chief minister and leader of the Telegu Desam Party (TDP), has sent seismic ripples across the state’s political spectrum.

Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir will join India on its own: Union minister V K Singh

General VK Singh, a former Army chief and current Union Minister, on Tuesday asserted that Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) would soon join India \"on its own.\"

Land-for-job scam case: Sanction against Lalu obtained from home ministry, says CBI in Delhi court

The CBI on Tuesday apprised a Delhi court that sanction against Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Lalu Prasad has been obtained from the Home Ministry in a fresh charge sheet in a case related to an alleged land-for-job scam.

With lotus printed shirt and khaki trouser, Parliament staff to don new uniform

Parliament House employees will don new uniform during the special session starting from September 18.

Yediyurappa in Delhi today to discuss BJP-JD(U) alliance

Former Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa on Tuesday announced that he will embark on a visit to New Delhi on Wednesday to discuss the BJP-JD (S) alliance in the state. Addressing reporters, Yediyurappa, who is also a member of the BJP Central Parliamentary Committee, said that he will meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah in the national capital.

Health Minister confirms two deaths in Kozhikode due to Nipah virus

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday confirmed that two deaths in Kerala's Kozhikode district were caused by the Nipah virus.

Ex-bureaucrat resigns after defending Naidu

He raised concerns over lack of original files in case which have gone missing

HC seeks affidavit from Raj Bhavan on Bill to replace Guv by CM as Chancellor of state universities

The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday sought an affidavit from the Raj Bhavan on a PIL filed against Governor C.V. Ananda Bose’s decision to not give assent to the West Bengal University Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2022.

After tree hacking, Governor visits spot

Amid the escalating tension between the Raj Bhavan and state government, Governor CV Ananda Bose today rushed to a spot at Rowland Row where allegations of felling of an old tree were raised by local residents.

Flat selling case: Nusrat Jahan grilled by ED for more than 6 hours

Actress-turned-politician and Trinamool Congress MP Nusrat Jahan was questioned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for more than six hours in connection with her association with a shady financial entity accused of duping senior citizens of several crores of rupees by promising them residential flats at reasonable rates, on Tuesday.

CM's special flight delayed

The delay in departure of the chief minister raised questions and concerns

Bengal minister hints at Abhishek Banerjee appearing before ED today

A state minister in West Bengal on Tuesday gave a clear hint that Trinamool Congress national General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee might appear before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday for questioning in the cash for school jobs case, instead of attending the first coordination committee meeting of the opposition INDIA block in Delhi.

INDIA meet: Will TMC, Congress and CPIM arrive at a solution?

One of the most contentious issues regarding INDIA has been how the Opposition alliance would play out in Bengal

Miss Banerjee leaves on Spain, UAE trip

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday left for Dubai on a a 11-day trip to Spain and the United Arab Emirates to seek investments and boost trade ties.

5-judge Bench to look into Sec 124A validity

Bench to also examine ‘correctness’ of 1962 Kedar Nath judgment

Manipur violence: SC extends protection from arrest to fact-finding team members of EGI

The Supreme Court on Monday extended till September 15, its interim order protecting from arrest the President and the members of the fact-finding team of the Editors Guild of India (EGI) in respect of two FIRs registered against them by the Manipur police.

Kohli, Rahul slam centuries as India post mammoth 356/2 against Pakistan

Back in competitive cricket after almost four months due to an injury lay-off, KL Rahul on Monday showed why Indian selectors were desperate to get him back in the ICC-World Cup squad. Resuming from an unbeaten 17, the Karnataka right-hander dominated the proceedings with a scintillating century against a Pakistan attack that lacked the sting after losing Haris Rauf, and later Naseem Shah.

US Open: Djokovic beats Medvedev to take historic 24th Grand Slam

Having also won the Australian Open & French Open this year, Djokovic becomes the first man to win three Grand Slams singles titles in a season four times

Kim Jong-un has photo session with paramilitary parade participants

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has had a photo session with participants of a paramilitary parade to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the country's founding, amid speculation about his possible trip to Russia for talks with President Vladimir Putin, state media said on Monday.

Peshawar bomb blast: Pak security personnel killed, several injured

A Frontier Constabulary (FC) official was killed and eight others, including two civilians, were injured in a blast in Pakistan's Peshawar, Pakistan-based Dawn reported.

Morocco: Rescuers race against time searching for survivors

Both survivors and the bodies of the deceased were sought by civilian rescuers and Moroccan military personnel

Anurag Thakur attacks opposition

Union information and broadcasting minister Anurag Singh Thakur today launched a scathing attack on the opposition saying that on the one hand Congress leader Rahul Gandhi tarnishes India's image abroad while on the other the opposition leaders are defaming the Sanatan Dharma and Hindu religion in the country.

Meghalaya: Govt giving major push to improve healthcare system

As partof this endeavour, plans are underway to establish three medical colleges