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Jagdeep Dhankhar to address Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University students today

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar will be in Jammu & Kashmir on Friday to preside as Chief Guest at the 10th convocation of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University at Matrika Auditorium Campus in Jammu.

Young woman fatally stabbed by alleged lover in Guwahati, suspect arrested after attempted suicide

In a shocking incident, a young woman succumbed to her injuries on Thursday after being brutally stabbed by her alleged lover in the heart of Guwahati.

₹44,605 Crore Ken-Betwa Link Project Set to Transform Bundelkhand Region

Renowned for its valour and rich cultural heritage, the Bundelkhand region of Uttar Pradesh is on the cusp of a significant transformation, driven by a series of ambitious projects including the much-talked-about Ken-Betwa Link Project, which stands out as a significant initiative.

No promotion of UP employees if they do not submit their asset details by 31 January

Uttar Pradesh government has strictly warned its employees to submit their assets details by 31 January, 2025 or they will not be considered for promotion in their service.

Manipur Chief Minister to police families: Avoid politics

Prefabricated shelters being set up for displaced families, says Biren Singh

JPC Holds Meeting With Representatives Of Karnataka, Rajasthan, MP Govt On Waqf Bill In Delhi

The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 held a meeting here on Thursday to record oral evidence from state representatives as part of its deliberations on the proposed legislation.

Debating the 'Dalit' word

On December 19, 2024, veteran Nepalese communist leader and upper-house parliamentarian Bamdev Gautam caused quite a stir in the Dalit community by suggesting that the word 'Dalit' must be removed from official documents, including the constitution and the law.

Informal Sector Can Be Made Competitive

The informal sector comprises a sizable percentage of the workforce, especially in developing countries.

Legal Transformation - Anchoring the Diamond Strategy

His Majesty's Royal Address on the 117th National Day unveiled a visionary \"Diamond Strategy,\" centred on the establishment of the Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) as a Special Administrative Region.

Power of No

Experience tells us that there is a deep chasm between the promises of the new capitalism and the reality of social breakdown. Indigenous scholars have exposed the ugly face and uglier logic of brute capitalism. Footloose capitalism first puts a price on both natural resources and products, then commodifies, then securitises and then profits from speculative financial game

Inflation's Reckoning

The year 2024 will be remembered as a period of extraordinary global transformation.

BJP Debunks GST Rumours on Used Cars & Popcorn

Amid controversy over alleged changes in GST on used cars and popcorn, BJP national spokesperson Gaurav Vallabh has refuted the claims, asserting that no new tax has been imposed on popcorn, and GST on used cars applies only to companies profiting from trading in used vehicles, not to individual owners.

2024: Amidst controversies surrounding former CJI Chandrachud, SC batted for the rule of law, personal liberty and transparency

Amidst controversies surrounding the former Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud arising from his public statements particularly relating to seeking divine guidance for writing the Ayodhya judgment, handling of the politically sensitive cases, Prime Minister Narendra Modi attending the Ganpati poojan at his residence and its video going viral, and so on, the Supreme Court by and large continued its march upholding the rule of law and transparency in the actions of the government both at the Centre and in the States.

Bhankrota gas tanker fire toll rises to 19

With four more victims succumbing to grave burn injuries at the SMS Hospital here since Wednesday morning, the death toll in the Bhankrota gas tanker fire so far has risen to 19.

Chhattisgarh HC Holds Winter Vacation Hearing, Grants Abortion to Pregnant Rape Survivor

The Chhattisgarh High Court held a rare winter vacation hearing to address the plea of a young rape survivor seeking a medical termination of her pregnancy.

Maha Dy CM Shinde Meets Modi, Shah, Others in Delhi

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi on Thursday for an hour, sources said.

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis Credits PM Modi and Gadkari for Poll Victory

'Whatever I am is because of the BJP, Devendra Fadnavis does not exist without the BJP... This party is everything to me'

PM to lead historic E-Distribution of 58 Lakh SVAMITVA Property cards on Friday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will preside over the e-Distribution of SVAMITVA Property Cards on Friday via video conferencing, marking a monumental milestone in India's rural empowerment and governance journey.

BJP Accuses K'taka Congress Of Tweeting A Distorted Map Of India

The BJP on Thursday accused the Karnataka Congress of tweeting a distorted map of India, excluding Aksai Chin and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), as part of the grand old party's Working Committee event in Belagavi.

Legendary writer-filmmaker MT Vasudevan Nair passes away at 91

His works drew inspiration from the agrarian life along the banks of the river Nila

Sexual assault of student at Anna University campus triggers outrage; Opposition corners DMK govt

The sexual assault on a girl student at the prestigious state-run Anna University in the heart of Chennai, on the night before Christmas eve, has sent shockwaves across the state.

City filmmaker documents farmers' movements in US, India

2024 witnessed farmers' movements across the world.

Cash, gold found at Arpita's residence belonged to Partha: ED to court

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday informed a special Kolkata court that the huge cash and gold recovered from the twin residences of Arpita Mukherjee in July 2022, in connection with the multi-crore cash-for-school job case, actually belonged to her mentor and former education minister and Trinamul Congress secretary general Partha Chatterjee.

3 in cop net for extortion using Abhishek Banerjee's name

Three persons were arrested on Thursday for trying to extort money from Kalna chairman in the name of Trinamul Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee, who is also the MP from Diamond Harbour.

Efforts still on to catch the straying tigress

Rahamdah village has been surrounded from different sides like a fortress to prevent the three-and-a-half-year-old tigress Zeenat from entering at night to kill cattle.

SER Celebrates Railway Week

South Eastern Railway celebrated the 69th Railway Week Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar, 2024 at Kolkata on Thursday.

Police Deny Permission for Extension of Protest by Doctors

The protest has been going on to condemn the failure of the CBI to present a charge sheet against Sandip Ghosh and Abhijit Mondal, who are accused of tampering with evidence in the ghastly rape and murder of a junior doctor

Medical Team Visits House of Suspected Silicosis Death Victim

A five-member medical team visited the house of Subol Roy (29) in Barabhui village under Dendua gram panchayat in Salanpur block of West Burdwan district, a villager who allegedly died due to silicosis on 20 December.

Mayor assures help to Siliguri resident over railways' boundary wall construction

Siliguri mayor Goutam Deb (photo) convened a meeting with the railways and IOC officials today to address complaints raised by locals during the 'Talk to Mayor' programme on Saturday.

Veer Bal Diwas Observed in Bagdogra

BJP leaders and RSS activists commemorated Veer Bal Diwas in the region today, paying tribute to the Sahibzadas, the young sons of Guru Gobind Singh, whose sacrifice and courage stand as a testament to India's struggle for justice and faith.