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ASSAM MUST MOVE FORWARD AFTER SC NOD ON CITIZENSHIP
THE Supreme Court's decision to uphold Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955, is a welcome move that will go a long way in fostering fraternity among the people of Assam, in particular, and those living in the northeastern states, in general.
Revenge achieved: Oct 7 mastermind killed
Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar was killed by Israeli soldiers in Gaza, his death paves the way for release of hostages
Panel calls for reform of Secret Service
AN independent panel investigating the attempted assassination of Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania campaign rally recommended bringing in new, outside leadership and refocusing on its protective mission.
Weeks before US poll, Biden waives off $4.5 bn in edu debt
US President Joe Biden announced on Thursday further student debt relief for public servants - amounting to around $4.5 billion - with just over two weeks to go until the presidential election.
South Korean court recognises misogyny as hate crime motive
A South Korean court has recognised misogyny as a motive for a hate crime, its spokesperson said on Thursday, a decision activists hailed as a breakthrough for women's rights.
India feels Canada doesn't take terror seriously: Trudeau
INDIA believes that Canada doesn't take seriously violence or terrorism or incitement to hatred seriously, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Wednesday as he cited foundational responsibility for the Canadian government for not taking actions against those espousing violence and terrorism against a third country.
Ex-British boy band star Liam Payne struggled with stardom, alcoholism
FORMER One Direction singer Liam Payne, 31, whose chart-topping British boy band generated a global following of swooning fans, was found dead Wednesday after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, local officials said.
MVA's Maha deal on 260 seats: Cong 115. Uddhav 85 & Sharad 75
THE Maha Vikas Aghadi on Thursday finalised the deal for 260 seats out of the 288 in Maharashtra assembly while differences among the opposition alliance partners on remaining constituencies will be resolved soon, sources said.
INDIA bloc may firm up J'khand seat deal today
THE INDIA bloc is said to have reached a consensus over seat sharing for Jharkhand Assembly polls.
India could have taken entire Pak during Kargil: RSS
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said on Thursday that India had the capability to capture Pakistan during the Kargil conflict in 1999, but the government at that time had instructed the Army not to cross the border for attack.
Women march to CBI office for RG Kar justice
EVEN as a fast-unto-death by agitating junior doctors in West Bengal entered the 13th day on Thursday, hundreds of women marched to the CBI office in the state capital, seeking speedy justice in the RG Kar Hospital rape-murder incident.
BJP not keen on ties with smaller parties
UNLIKE the Lok Sabha elections, the BJP is not keen on tieups with smaller parties in Maharashtra assembly polls.
Detect, deport illegal Bangladeshi immigrants chorus in Assam grows
Some parties say the state should be kept outside CAA as it 'contradicts' Assam Accord
‘Dry’ Bihar hooch tragedy toll 25, Oppn corners Nitish, questions ban
DEATH toll in two separate hooch incidents in Bihar reached 25, with 19 more people losing their lives in the last 24 hours, officials of the districts concerned said on Thursday.
CJI Chandrachud names Justice Sanjiv Khanna as successor
CHIEF Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Thursday recommended to the Centre that Justice Sanjiv Khanna, the senior-most Supreme Court Judge after the outgoing CJI, be named as his successor.
CBI chargesheet against Karti in graft case linked to Chinese visa
THE CBI has filed a chargesheet against Congress MP Karti Chidambaram and others following its investigations into alleged bribery in facilitating visas for Chinese nationals of a power company in 2011 when his father P Chidambaram was home minister, officials said on Thursday.
Rlys makes changes, cuts advance ticket booking time from 120 days to 60
AHEAD of festivals like Diwali and Chhath, the Railways has reduced the advance reservation period (ARP) of seats from 120 days to 60 days starting November 1. All bookings done up to October 31 under the ARP of 120 days will remain intact, said a railway ministry circular issued on Thursday.
Saab says can deliver 1st Gripen in 3 yrs
ENTHUSED by the Indian Air Force's potential Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) deal, Swedish defence technology major Saab on Thursday said that if it is awarded the contract, it would deliver the first Gripen E/F fighter, with indigenous content, to India within the succeeding three years.
IMD: Heavy rains, landslips in Bengal & Odisha next wk
THE India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a depression over the Bay of Bengal this week on October 23-24.
India-Canada diplomatic row hits NIA terror probes
No positive response from Canada for access to accused in 6 cases
NAIDU'S BIG DREAMS FOR AP AS INDUSTRY HUB
ANDHRA Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has unveiled a comprehensive economic and industrial policy for the State for the next five years, with the ambitious aim of generating 20 lakh jobs, and creating an enA vironment not only to attract but also build global brands.
Speaker bats for tech, says using AI to make Parliament more people-friendly
Om Birla says speeches by MPs will be available to people in their mother tongues
BRINGING BACK PATRIOTISM: 100 YEARS OF THE RSS
The success of the RSS is unique. It has evolved what could be described as multi-dimensional patriotism, and must be credited for showing that patriotism has to reflect in day-to-day conduct
THE SOCIETAL DANGERS OF STUDENT MIGRATION
ACCORDING to a survey by the International Institute for Migration and Development, Thiruvananthapuram, as many as 2.5 lakh students moved from Kerala in 2023 to various countries for higher education. If so, students migrating from Kerala would be about 20 percent of the total student migration from India. What are the promptings for such a massive outflow of students from Kerala, where facilities for higher education are aplenty, is a question that calls for serious attention. Such large-scale migration would have a far-reaching impact on the society and economy of the state.
Officials, public bid Naveen Babu a tearful farewell
STATE officials and the general public were in their numbers on Thursday to bid a tearful farewell to deceased Kannur additional district magistrate (ADM) Naveen Babu, whose mortal remains were cremated on the premises of his home in Malayalapuzha, Pathanamthitta.
TDP office attack: YSRC leader appears before cops
YSRC senior leader Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy appeared for investigation at Mangalagiri Rural police station on Thursday in connection with the attack on the Telugu Desam Party central office.
Father fights for justice in daughter's suspected dowry death in Kalaburagi
A man, whose married daughter died under mysterious circumstances here last October 23, has launched a lone battle to bring those responsible for her death to justice.
Odisha govt begins budget process
This would be the second budget exercise of the BJP government in three months
Having lived, breathed music, she is music to ears
AT 107, Kunjamma Chakko from Poyyappally, Kollam, still finds joy in what has been the rhythm of her life for nearly a century - singing. From her modest home, the soulful melodies of her voice and the hum of her harmonium still float through the air, much like they have for decades. Her passion for music began when she was just 12 years old, singing Christian devotional hymns in her church choir, and it has sustained her ever since.
Aavin to launch 'Green Magic Plus' milk at ₹25 per 450 ml
New variant will have same nutritional content