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'US, Japan, Ausplan joint navy drills in disputed South China Sea'

The US plans to deploy an aircraft carrier, while Japan would send one of its biggest warships

British and Swiss police break up a crime ring and recover a valuable Ming vase in a sting operation

A sting operation at a London hotel helped authorities recover a 15th-century Chinese vase worth about 2 million pounds ($2.5 million) and break up the criminal ring believed to have stolen the artifact from a Swiss museum, British police said Saturday.

Russia says Ukrainian drones attack three regions

Russia said Ukrainian drones had struck three separate regions on Sunday, injuring five people and forcing two of Moscow's airports to briefly divert flights.

Zelenskyy vows retaliation for deadly Chernihiv attack

Ukrainian president on trip to Netherlands days after US cleared transfer of Dutch, Danish F-16s

Onion buffer enhanced from 3 lakh MT to 5 lakh MT

In an unprecedented move, the government raised the quantum of onion buffer to 5.00 lakh metric tonne this year, after achieving the initial procurement target of 3.00 lakh metric tonne.

Markets continue to drift downwards

Sensex lost on two of the four trading sessions of the truncated week which had Independence Day as the holiday

Ink thrown at BJP candidate during bypoll campaign in Uttar Pradesh

During campaigning for the Ghosi Assembly by-election in Uttar Pradesh, an unidentified youth threw black ink on Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Dara Singh Chauhan on Sunday afternoon.

Amarnath Yatra suspended as arrival of pilgrims falls

Due to a considerable fall in the number of pilgrims, the Jammu and Kashmir administration on Sunday announced temporary suspension of the Amarnath yatra for eight days from 23 August.

As BJP prepares for 2024, future of 65-plus MPs appears uncertain

In view of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in 2024, the BJP has intensified its preparations.

War of words between Congress, BJP over Rahul's China incursion remarks

A war of words broke out between the Congress and the BJP after Rahul Gandhi claimed that China has taken away people's land in Ladakh.

BJP protest triggers tension in Telangana's Nirmal town

Protests by BJP workers in Telangana's Nirmal town on Sunday triggered tension as the police carried out a baton charge to disperse the agitators trying to lay siege to Forest Minister A. Indrakaran Reddy's house.

Tamil Nadu Governor should change his name to 'RSS Ravi', quips Udayanidhi Stalin

Tamil Nadu Minister and DMK youth wing state Secretary Udaynidhi Stalin on Sunday lashed out against Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi, saying that he should change his name to \"RSS Ravi\".

Pay-off to Kerala CM's daughter: ED starts preliminary investigation

Chief Minister's daughter Veena Vijayan, her company and political leaders who received payment from the mining company,CMRL are under investigation, it is learnt

Manipur tribal groups' demands cast shadow on solution to ethnic conflict

With the Naga political issue remaining unresolved for decades following the strong opposition to the NSCN-IM's demand for a separate flag, constitution and integration of the Naga-dominated areas of the northeast, a solution to the Manipur ethnic crisis also remains uncertain with the majority community in the state including the state government strongly opposing the tribals' separate administration demand.

CPM leader challenges Cong MLA Kuzhalnadan on Veena allegations

In response to Congress MLA Mathew Kuzhalnadan's scathing tirade against Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's daughter Veena Vijayan over the 'masppadi (monthly' payoff) issue, CPI-M leader A K Balan on Sunday come out in defence of the latter.

Chennithala disappointed at not being made regular member in CWC

Senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala has expressed his disappointment at being made only an invitee in the Congress Working Committee (CWC) While Mr Chennithala is a permanent invitee to the CWC, sources close to him said he is in the current position for 19 years.

BJP transformed MP from BIMARU state: Shah

Amit Shah presents report card of 20 years of BJP rule in Madhya Pradesh

CM takes initiative, Rishra Seva Sadan to re-open after 12 years

At the special initiative taken by state chief minister Mamata Banerjee, to reopen the Rishra Seva Sadan after remaining closed for more than 12 years, a high-powered state and district health department team carried out an inspection, while a team of engineers also marked the required modifications to be made for the building.

Howrah public inconvenienced as HMC removing garbage during office hours

People travelling along Bellellius Road in Howrah are facing great inconvenience daily as the civic authorities are conducting waste removal during the peak office hour.

Trinamul gearing up for TMCP anniversary

Trinamul Congress is gearing up to make the foundation day of the Trinamul Chatra Parishad (TMCP) a grand success.

Dean of Science leading probe into student's death in JU resigns

Jadavpur University's Dean of Science, Subinoy Chakraborty, who headed the internal investigation committee set up to look into the controversial death earlier this month of a student of the university, resigned from his position today.

Union edn minister criticises state's, JU's handling of student's tragic death

He highlighted the necessity for enhanced security measures to guarantee the safety of students within the university campus

Bengal govt files petition in SC against Guv's decision to appoint interim V-C for JU

West Bengal government has filed a petition in Supreme Court against the decision of the Governor C.V Ananda Bose to appoint new interim Vice-Chancellor for Jadavpur University (JU) which is currently in the midst of controversy over the ragging-related death of a fresher.

Let high command take action against me for being vocal against TMC, says Bengal Congress leader

Congress leader in West Bengal and Calcutta High Court counsel Kaustav Bagchi on Sunday challenged his party high command to take disciplinary action against him for being vocal against ruling Trinamul Congress.

Himachal Pradesh CM calls for a specially tailored relief package considering the state's geographical conditions

Himachal Pradesh chief minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu called for a specially tailored relief package considering the state's geographical conditions and the severity of the disaster.

BJP leaders talk voter enrolment at Sili Siliguri meet

The BJP leaders under North Bengal Zone comprising nine districts assembled here today as a part of centrally organised programme named \"Voter Chetana Mahaavijan\" to discuss enrolment of new voters for the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections.

In Dhupguri highlights bypoll fight, TMC BJP infighting

Jalpaiguri dist TMC president claimed that BJP's infighting proved its culture of violence, indiscipline

Russia's Luna-25 spacecraft crashes into the moon

Russia's Luna-25 spacecraft crashed into the moon after it spun into an uncontrolled orbit, the country's Roscosmos space agency said Sunday.

Chandrayaan-3 set to land on the moon on 23 August: ISRO

Chandrayaan-3's lander module is set to touch down on the moon on 23 August 2023 (Wednesday), around 18:04 IST, the ISRO announced officially on Sunday.

Eyeing LS polls, Kharge reconstitutes new CWC

Shashi Tharoor, Sachin Pilot among those inducted as new members