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Horrifying parallels
As the sinking city of Jakarta has forced Indonesia to shift its capital to Nusantara, cities that may face similar threats, including Kolkata, need to rethink their future plans
Recalibrating Alliances
The meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in Kazan signalled a potential thaw in Sino-Indian relation, offering India a platform to properly align itself with the regional grouping by rethinking its Western alliances
GOLDEN years in the City of Joy
Celebrating 50 glorious years as a Jesuit in Kolkata, Father Felix Raj has seen the city transform for better during his stint at St. Xavier's College and University wherein he led through his vision to serve the community with education and other noble services
The calm after the storm?
After New Zealand's thrashing, Rohit says he won't get carried away & 'overreact'
Haaland at it again as City huff & puff
Man City secured their seventh win in nine games so far
Bronze finish for colts, edge NZ in shootout
SULTAN OF JOHOR CUP
First shots, winning toss helped Kiwis take flight vs India
New Zealand captain Tom Latham on Saturday said the intention to fire first shots at India and winning the toss in the opening Test in Bengaluru as well as in the second Test here were key factors in their historic series win in India.
BCI axed 107 fake advocates between April 2019 & Oct 2024
The Bar Council of India removed 107 fake advocates from the Roll of Advocates between 2019 and October 2024 enrolled in Delhi alone as part of its ongoing effort to maintain the integrity and professionalism of the legal community, stated the body.
Bomb scare at IGI Airport, suspect taken into custody
Two messages on social media sent out on Saturday morning prompted an early-hour bomb scare at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport, and before anyone was hurt, security at the IGI Airport was contacted and standard emergency procedures were invoked as passengers and staff were moved to safety.
CRPF, students pay tribute to martyrs' families
On the Police Commemoration Day, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) performed a poignant ceremony at the National Police Memorial here while mourning the bereaved families of CRPF martyrs.
BJP may navigate caste dynamics in search for new MP prez to fill VD Sharma's gap
As the BJP moves forward with its organisational election process in Madhya Pradesh, speculation runs high within the state's political corridors over who will succeed VD Sharma, whose extended term is nearing the end, as the state president.
Day 2 of search op, police believe 3-4 militants involved
GULMARG TERROR ATTACK
Shah to launch terminal at Indo-Bangla border
The Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, will attend the ceremony to formally open the new PTB and Maitri Dwar at Land Port Petrapole in West Bengal.
ISRO to launch electric propelled satellite in December: Somanath
India will test its home-grown electric thrusters to steer satellites to its desired orbit, a technology that promises to make spacecraft lighter and pack more punch, in December.
India rejects targeting of our high commissioner by Canadian govt
India will obviously take a tough position, which has been taken when its national interest, integrity & sovereignty are concerned: Jaishankar
JNUSU alleges violations in inquiry into sexual harassment plaint by 47 students
The JNUSU has alleged procedural violations in the inquiry into a sexual harassment complaint filed by 47 female students with varsity's Internal Complaints Committee after a freshers' party.
Minor among four of family charred to death in Gurugram
A 17-year-old boy and three youths of a family were charred to death after a fire broke out in their house here while they were sleeping, police said on Saturday.
Next 15 days crucial to tackle air pollution, says Gopal Rai
Delhi Environment minister Gopal Rai emphasised the urgent need to tackle air pollution across northern India, calling the next 15 days \"crucial\".
MCD planning to propose ban on pigeon feeding spots in city
HEALTH CONCERNS | Popular feeding areas, typically seen on pavements, roundabouts, and road intersections, could soon be shut down if the proposal is approved.
Sachdeva admitted to hosp days after taking dip in 'toxic' Yamuna
Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva was admitted to the RML Nursing Home on Saturday with complaints of itching and breathing difficulties, two days after he took a dip in the heavily-polluted Yamuna to highlight the alleged failure of the AAP government to clean the river.
Slight improvement in city's air quality due to favourable winds
NOIDA AND GHAZIABAD RECORDED ‘POOR’ AIR QUALITY
AAP alleges 'conspiracy' to kill Kejriwal
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Saturday alleged a \"deep conspiracy\" to eliminate its convener Arvind Kejriwal and warned that the BJP will be responsible if anything happens to him.
Philippines: At least 115 dead, missing in massive flooding & landslides
The number of dead and missing in massive flooding and landslides wrought by Tropical Storm Trami in the Philippines has exceeded 100 and the president said Saturday that many areas remained isolated with people in need of rescue.
EU leader denounces Russia's 'hybrid war' against democracies
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Saturday denounced Russia's hybrid attacks against democracies, saying the European Union is fighting daily to debunk misinformation.
United States Presidential race remains very tight
Final CNN poll found that 47% of likely voters support Harris & an equal 47 would endorse Trump in elections
Russian strikes kill 2 teenagers in Kyiv and central Ukraine
A Russian drone strike killed a teenager in Kyiv during a nighttime barrage on the Ukrainian capital that lasted for hours, officials said, while five people were reportedly killed in a missile attack on central Ukraine that also left at least 21 injured.
REC's revenue from operations rises 17% to ₹13,571 cr in Q2 FY25
The Board of Directors of REC Ltd, on Saturday approved the limited reviewed standalone financial results for the second quarter of current fiscal (FY2024-25) and the half year ended on September 30, 2024.
MoUs worth ₹19,500 cr inked in agri & allied sectors
'RISING RAJASTHAN' AGRICULTURE PRE-SUMMIT | The agrarian state is ranked number one in production of crops such as mustard, jowar, oilseeds
Suicide blast kills 8 in northwest Pak
At least eight people, including six law enforcement personnel, were killed and many others injured on Saturday in a suicide attack targeting a police picket in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
Cyclone Dana: Odisha focuses on restoration
FLASH FLOODS IN BALASORE