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Death toll from Bengal stands at 62, may increase

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee held a press conference over the Odisha train tragedy on Sunday and accused the central government of covering up the death toll.

Railways recommends CBI probe into Balasore mishap

The very fact that a CBI probe is being ordered points at a suspected criminal angle

Thailand Open 2023: Lakshya Sen bows out in semis

Lakshya Sen went down fighting 21-13, 17-21, 13-21 and with this Indian challenge ended in this tournament.

Junior Shooting World Cup: Sainyam gives India a golden start in Germany

Chandigarh youngster Sainyam ensured India a golden start in the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup Junior in Suhl, Germany, finishing atop the podium in the women's 10m air pistol competition.

India Junior Women's Hockey Team registers thumping 22-0 victory against Uzbekistan

Striker Annu led the charge by scoring six- goals as India decimated Uzbekistan 22-0 in their opening match of the Junior Women’s hockey Asia Cup in Kakamigahara, Gifu Prefecture, Japan on Sunday.

More games give us a chance to try out plenty of things: Igor

India is the second-highest ranked team in the Intercontinental Cup and the following SAFFC'ship

US, allies clash with Russia, China over North's failed military spy satellite launch

The United States and its allies clashed with Russia and China on Friday over North Korea’s failed launch of a military spy satellite this week in violation of multiple U.N. Security Council resolutions, which Moscow and Beijing refused to condemn.

1 dead, 2 missing after heavy rain lashes Japan

Torrential rain have pounded wide areas of Japan's Pacific coast, leaving a man dead and two people missing, local media reported on Saturday.

Sudan Army urges continued Saudi-US efforts to bring negotiation back on track

The Sudanese Army has called on Saudi Arabia and the US to continue mediation efforts to bring the negotiation with the rival faction back on track.

Turkey: Erdogan takes oath of office, ushering in his 3rd presidential term

Erdogan won a new 5-yr term in a run-off presidential race last week that could stretch his 20-yr rule in key NATO country

Protests, poisoning and prison: A look at the life of Kremlin opposition leader Alexei Navalny

In a span of a decade, Alexei Navalny has gone from the Kremlin’s biggest foe to Russia’s most prominent political prisoner.

Centrist parties alarmed as poll shows growing support for German far right

Prominent members of German mainstream parties have expressed alarm at a new poll that shows support for the far-right Alternative for Germany at a record high.

Bolivian Catholics unfazed by sex scandals as they gear up for massive festival

Catholic devotees in Bolivia prepared for one of the country’s biggest religious celebrations this weekend at a time when the church in this Andean country has been rocked by an increasing number of sex abuse scandals.

White House wants to engage Russia on nuclear arms control in post-treaty world

The Biden administration is ready to talk to Russia without conditions about a future nuclear arms control framework even while taking countermeasures in response to the Kremlin’s decision to suspend the last nuclear arms control treaty between the two countries, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said Friday.

US defense secretary says Washington won't stand for 'coercion and bullying' from China

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin vowed Saturday that Washington would not stand for any “coercion and bullying” of its allies and partners by China, while assuring Beijing that the United States remains committed to maintaining the status quo on Taiwan and would prefer dialogue over conflict.

Biden set to sign debt ceiling Bill that averts federal default

He said passing this budget agreement was critical. The stakes could not have been higher

Swayamprava gets Sanjukta Panigrahi Award

The event, held at Utkal Rangamancha, GKCM Odissi Research Centre, witnessed solo performances by young Odissi dancers from across Odisha and various cities in India.

NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of production of spurious drugs in HP

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken a suo motu cognizance of a media report that the Baddi Industrial area, Solan, Himachal Pradesh (HP) has become a production hub of spurious vitamins, syrups, and drugs in the name of food supplements by the nutraceutical companies.

Mangoes exported from Dhenkanal to Dubai

With the support of the government, Dhenkanal’s Pakruti Eco Farm has exported 2.5 mt mangoes to Dubai.

PM, CM praise local people who were the first responders

As the sun rose on Saturday, trails of devastation and the horrifying nature of the mishap began to emerge.

CBI books pvt firm, directors in bank loan fraud case

The firm was incorporated in 1993 and it deals in trading activity of building materials.

FPIs invest ₹43,838 crore in India in May

A survey among FPI showed that India is the consensus overweight among emerging markets

Ashram director arrested for molestation of minor

According to police, the accused, R K Sharma has been arrested after being booked under the POCSO Act and other sections over a complaint lodged by the minor victims’ mother.

'New era has begun in Nepal-India relations'

The Nepal PM also congratulated state CM Chouhan over the development works done in MP

Periodic table not removed from school curriculum, it's included in Class 11 book: NCERT

As per NCERT, decision taken to reduce the content load on students in view of Covid-19 pandemic

BRS asks why no anti collision device installed despite high-speed Vande Bharat trains

BRS working president KT Rama Rao said he was left aghast by the horrific train accident at Balasore and raised questions about the anti-collision devices

Odisha train tragedy: Oppn leaders from AAP, CPI demand Vaishnaw's resignation

Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge says questioning the government can wait, immediate task is of rescue and relief

Unease in Scindia camp as MP Assembly poll nears

Stage is being set for yet another high-stake contest between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress in Madhya Pradesh as the states go to polls later this year.

'It's Centre's turn to honour promise of creating 2 cr jobs'

Dy CM DK Shivakumar says after BJP's criticism of guarantee schemes

Documentary on maatir bhar as an antidote to soil pollution

A maatir bharercha (tea in a clay cup) has been assisting in numerous colloquies since ages for quintessentially Bengali people.