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Trinamul demands a discussion now

They want a discussion and they want it NOW. And they are not mincing their words.

Lakhs of karyakaryas saddened by Madan ji's demise

PM Modi pens touching tribute to veteran RSS ideologue Madan Das Devi

Gukesh D becomes India's no 1 chess player, overtaking Viswanathan Anand

Grandmaster (GM) Viswanathan Anand was there on both occasions when an Indian player overtook him in Live Rating to become India's No.1 chess player -- first when Pentala Harikrishna did in March 2016 and again on Thursday when Dommaraju Gukesh surpassed him in ratings at the FIDE World Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Stefanos Tsitsipas battles past Nicolas Jarry to reach Los Cabos semifinals

Stefanos Tsitsipas held his nerve to defeat Nicolas Jarry 6-7(6), 7-6(4), 6-2 in Mifel Tennis Open and reach the semifinals on his debut at the hardcourt ATP 250.

HS Prannoy, Priyanshu Rajawat seal place in semi-finals of Australia Open

World No 9 Prannoy HS entered his third semifinal on the BWF World Tour this year on Friday.

Not right at the level: New Zealand coach on Williamson's progress

Kane Williamson joined the New Zealand team training camp, however, according to head coach Gary Stead, his hitting and fitness are \"not right at the level that he is to perform internationally.\"

Losing wickets in a row cost us the match, says skipper Hardik

Pandya was pleased with the batting of Tilak Varma, who scored with a blazing 39 off 22 deliveries

17 dead as bus with 6 Indians onboard plunges into ravine in Mexico: Report

Six Indians were onboard a passenger bus, which plunged into a 164-foot-deep hillside in the western Mexican state of Nayarit early Thursday, killing 17 people and injuring 23 others.

Mutinous soldiers in Niger sever French military ties while 'hostage' president pleads for US help

Niger’s military junta says it is severing military agreements with France, its former colonial ruler, firing some of the previous government’s key ambassadors and warning citizens of the West African nation to watch for foreign armies and spies. A regional delegation’s efforts at negotiation quickly deadlocked.

Pakistan passes key bill to avoid FATF grey list

In a bid to avoid the grey list of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) forever; Pakistan's National Assembly has passed a bill titled \"National Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Financing of Terrorism Authority Act, 2023\".

Pak national Assembly to be dissolved on 9 Aug

This will ensure transparency, fairness, and impartiality during the transitional period: PM

Trump was told not to talk to witnesses in poll conspiracy case: That may be a challenge

It was a routine part of a federal court hearing: The defendant was told not to discuss the case with any witnesses without lawyers present.

Sunak considers skipping the UN meeting in September: Reports

Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is considering skipping the annual gathering of world leaders at the United Nations in September, reported on Thursday.

Ukrainian official says drones hit naval ship in Russian port

The Security Service of Ukraine and the country’s navy carried out the attack on Novorossiysk

FCI using technology for bringing transparency in its Ops

The Food Corporation of India (FCI) is using technology for bringing further transparency in its operations through development of procurement portal, automation of depot operations (DOS) to transform food supply management system, adoption of electronic file system (e-file), online financial accounting system (FAP), installation of CCTVs across its facilities and implementation of online human resource management software.

Parl panel suggests govt to align jewellery BIS norms with international standard

A high-level Parliamentary panel has suggested the government to explore the possibility of aligning the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) norms prescribed for precious metals and jewellery, with those of international standards prescribed by International Organisation of Standards, to promote exports of the precious metal jewellery.

Andrew Yule all set to relaunch its business

The re-launching of several businesses of Andrew Yule with a bang, a 160 year old company known across the country for its precision and high quality work which is now a central government undertaking is more thrilling than any reel story.

India, LAC region need to collaborate: Piyush Goyal

Goyal said that India is keen for faster economic growth through enhanced trade and investment

Two S Asian nations in transition

In South Asia, election results are often contested by the losing parties. Most countries in the region have instituted election commissions to conduct free and fair polls.

'AAP will contest all MP seats'

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has decided to enter the political fray in Madhya Pradesh and contest with its full might in the upcoming assembly polls in the state at the end of this year.

Ukraine and Nato

Irked with the uncertainty over membership, Ukrianian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy blasted the alliance as it was a personal setback for him; he had harboured hopes that the Vilnius summit would culminate in a concrete invitation for Ukraine to join the alliance. In scathing criticism, Zelensky termed this Nato stance ‘unprecedented and absurd‘ when there is no time frame set ‘neither for the invitation nor for Ukraine‘s membership‘. He was also upset with vague wording about added conditions ‘even for inviting Ukraine‘

Parliament witnesses ruckus over Manipur issue

Both Houses of Parliament witnessed ruckus by the Opposition over the Manipur issue on Friday.

Delhi HC issues notice to Centre, EC in PIL against Oppn parties using acronym 'INDIA'

The Delhi High Court on Friday issued notice to Centre on a PIL seeking direction to stop the opposition parties from using the acronym INDIA (Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance) for their alliance.

More than 200 shanties belonging to suspects involved in Nuh violence demolished

Law enforcement agencies have demolished more than 200 shanties of “illegal” immigrants, who were reportedly involved in the July 31 violent clashes in Haryana's Nuh district.

Kharge hails SC verdict on Rahul; awaits Parl reinstatement

Following the judgment, party workers arrived at Congress headquarters, distributed sweets

YSRCP-TDP clash ahead of Naidu's visit

TDP blamed YSRCP minister P R Reddy alleging that he had sent goons to disrupt Naidu’s event

Buddhadeb much better but not infection-free yet

The condition of the former chief minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee is much better but he is not yet free from infections.

Abhishek gets court relief

Against coercive action by central investigative agencies

SC questions blanket HC order against registration of FIRs against Suvendu Adhikari

The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court to decide whether a two-year-old order restraining the West Bengal police from registering cases against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suvendu Adhikari should continue.

Mamata is happy for Rahul

Didi led the way. West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee was one of the first to greet the news.