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BJP MLA Writes to Shah on Gorkha Issues

In a determined effort to address the aspirations and long-pending demands of the Indian Gorkha community, Neeraj Tamang Zimba, Member of the Legislative Assembly (Darjeeling) and secretary general of the Gorkha National Liberation Front (GNLF), has made an earnest appeal to Union home minister Amit Shah.

Another B'deshi intruder arrested from city hotel

After the recent crisis in Bangladesh, the hotels are under constant check by the city police

Manmohan Singh: The tenant who became PM

A modest two-floor house in Guwahati's Sarumotoria locality stands as a silent witness to an extraordinary chapter in India's political history.

Dr Singh's life teaches future generations how to rise above adversity and achieve great heights

Paying tributes to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the departed leader's life teaches future generations how to rise above adversity and achieve great heights.

Dr Manmohan Singh to take last journey today

President Murmu, VP, Prime Minister lead nation in paying homage to former PM

When soft-spoken Dr Singh asserted himself in national interest

Everyone is heaping praise on Dr Manmohan Singh as a soft-spoken and mild-mannered technocrat-turned-politician who unleashed far-reaching reforms in the country, but what is rarely talked about is how the former Prime Minister acted tough and asserted himself in the national interest when the situation demanded.

Rohit, Kohli's return to form a matter of 25-30 deliveries

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's recent batting slump have affected India's prospects in their push for retaining the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia.

Aussie Top Order Delivers Boxing Day Punch at MCG

Four batsmen register half-centuries to put hosts on top on the opening day of the fourth Test

Looking forward to contributing to Soorma's success: Harmanpreet

Indian men's hockey team captain and star drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh has expressed his excitement as he prepares to lead Soorma Hockey Club in the upcoming Hockey India League (HIL) season, set to commence on 28 December.

Pak legend Jahangir Khan praises Indian players

Pakistani squash legend Jahangir Khan has praised the progress of Indian squash players, highlighting their performance in the World Team Championship and their potential to win international titles.

Brazilian forward Dorielton Gomes joins OFC squad

Odisha FC have bolstered their attacking lineup with the signing of seasoned Brazilian forward Dorielton Gomes Nascimento, popularly known as Dori.

Man City at risk of missing out on Champions League: Guardiola

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has admitted that the club are at risk of missing out on a place in the Champions League next season.

Bengal down Odisha to enter Santosh Trophy semifinals

West Bengal edged out Odisha 3-1 to qualify for the semifinals of the 78th National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy 2024-25 at the Deccan Arena on Thursday.

ISL: Odisha FC Face Struggling MSC in Search of Top Four Spot

In-form eastern outfit will jump two places to third if they manage to clinch their sixth win of the season in Kolkata

Financial Markets Witness Steady Improvement in Gender Inclusion Pan India

Indian capital market regulator- SEBI is spurring Democratization of Capital Markets, ushering in innovations through a confluence of regulatory emblems, technological guardrails, investor centricity and increased awareness.

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial group infuses ₹3,000 cr into SMFG India credit through rights issue

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMFG) has reinforced its commitment to the Indian market with another Rs 3,000 crore equity infusion in SMFG India Credit Co. Ltd. (Formerly Fullerton India Credit Co. Ltd.) (SMICC) via a rights issue.

India Strengthens Leadership in Agricultural Exports: Government

India has strengthened its leadership in the export of labour-intensive agricultural and allied products while expanding into new areas such as electronics goods.

Housing Sales to Fall by 4 pc Year in Seven Major Cities: Report

A recent report by housing brokerage firm, Anarock, said the housing sales are estimated to fall 4 per cent this year in seven major cities to nearly 4.6 lakh units on lower launches.

Bank Frauds Increased to 18,461, Amount Involved Spikes 8x in H1FY25: RBI

In the first half of the current fiscal, the number of bank frauds witnessed a significant on-year increase to 18,461 cases.

Market ends flat

Among the sectors, Nifty Auto, Healthcare & Pharma indices rose almost 1 pc

Micro insurance premium in life segment tops ₹10k cr in FY24

The new business premium (NBP) in life insurance's micro-insurance segment in 2023-24 surpassed Rs 10,000 crore for the first time, Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) said.

Clashes Between Islamists Now in Power in Syria and Assad's Supporters Kill 6 Fighters

Clashes between Islamists who took over Syria and supporters of ousted President Bashar Assad's government killed six Islamic fighters on Wednesday and wounded others, according to a British-based war monitor.

South Korean opposition submits motion to impeach the country's acting president as strife deepens

South Korea's main opposition party submitted a motion on Thursday to impeach the country's acting leader over his reluctance to fill three Constitutional Court vacancies ahead of the court's review of rebellion charges against impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol stemming from his short-lived martial law decree on 3 December.

Indonesia's Aceh marks 20th anniversary of 2004 tsunami

Residents of Indonesia's Aceh province in the northern tip of Sumatra Island paid tribute on Thursday to relatives, family members, and friends who lost their lives during the tsunami on 26 December, 2004.

Afghanistan Won't Tolerate Any Aggression, Warns Kabul After Pakistani Airstrikes That Killed 46

Acting Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi (photo) on Thursday issued a stern warning to Pakistan, urging Islamabad to learn the lessons of history before targeting Afghanistan.

Azerbaijan Mourns Air Crash Victims Amid Probe

The crash, near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan, killed 38 people and left all 29 survivors injured

Israeli strike kills five Palestinian journalists in Gaza, officials say

An Israeli strike killed five Palestinian journalists outside a hospital in the Gaza Strip overnight, the Health Ministry said early Thursday.

ASI Continues Excavation of Ruined Banke Bihari Temple in Sambhal

The mystery of the stepwell found in a vacant plot in Laxman Ganj, a Muslim-dominated locality in Chandausi, Sambhal, is now being revealed layer by layer.

Bangladesh incidents reminiscent of sacrifices of Sikh gurus: Yogi Adityanath

Highlighting the rich legacy of the Sikh tradition with focus on their resilience in adverse circumstances, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath praised the community for not only preserving their traditions but also inspiring others through their sacrifices for the nation and their faith.

Uttar Pradesh govt accelerates land allocation for Mahakumbh

With Mahakumbh 2025 fast approaching, preparations in the Mela area are gaining momentum.