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A delicate balancing act
The on-going conflict in Ukraine has sent shockwaves through global energy markets, impacting everything from international relations to commodity prices.
OCCASIONAL NOTE
THE large amount of unemployment amongst Anglo-Indians has naturally led to many suggestions regarding the means whereby the community might be benefitted as a whole.
When algorithms write political scripts
Algorithms played a vital role in determining the outcome of the 2024 US election.
Wings to Dissent
Justice DY Chandrachud's tenure as apex court judge provides respite where he tried to revive the dissenting culture in the apex court. He believed that a society which does not encourage its citizens to critically think, question the powers that be, and engage in non-conformist democratic discourse will fail to progress because it will fail to create dissenters. He as a judge not only wrote strong and academic dissents but tried to create a culture where justices in the bench led by him could voice dissent
Choked again
As winter sets in, Delhi once again confronts an extreme pollution crisis that places public health and well-being at significant risk.
ICMR left indelible mark on India's healthcare landscape: Nadda
Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on Thursday said Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has left an indelible mark on the country's healthcare landscape.
PM Modi to inaugurate first Bodoland Mahotsav
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the first Bodoland Mahotsav at SAI Indira Gandhi Sports Complex here on Friday.
Tribal heritage goes global, thanks to PM's initiatives
The PM has amplified the voices of tribal communities across national and global platforms by presenting tribal artworks to world leaders, fostering global appreciation for tribal cultures, and encouraging dialogue
Need to find solution for clean air in capital: Priyanka
Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday expressed concern over the deteriorating air quality in Delhi and said there is a need to find a solution for cleaner air.
SC rejects PIL to ban messaging app WhatsApp
The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a petition seeking to direct the Centre to ban the operations of WhatsApp, alleging that it does not function in conformity with the new Information Technology Rules (IT Rules).
Govt doctor stabbed in daylight attack is safe, medics call off strike
The senior oncologist who was attacked by a patient's son and sustained seven stab wounds at the Government Kalaignar Centenary Super Speciality Hospital (KCSSH) in the city on Wednesday is safe and his condition is normal, Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ma Subramanian has said.
K'taka govt decides to form SIT to probe Covid scam
The Karnataka Congress government has decided to form the Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe into the alleged Covid scam during the previous BJP government.
Low turnout dampener to Priyanka win margin hopes
Voter turnout dropped to 64.72 pc, a 9.15 pc decrease from previous election
Bihar govt approves 3 pc DA for employees
In a significant decision on Thursday, the Bihar government under Chief Minister Nitish Kumar approved 38 agendas, including a 3 per cent increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for state government employees and pensioners.
Violence in Raj village after Cong rebel candidate slaps magistrate during bypoll
Police fired in air and used tear gas to quell a mob in Samaravata village of Deoli-Uniara assembly segment of Rajasthan after violence erupted on Wednesday night following the slapping of SDM-Area Magistrate Amit Chaudhary by Congress rebel and independent candidate Naresh Meena.
Once in power, BJP will throw infiltrators out of Jharkhand: Shah
Home Minister Amit Shah asserted on Thursday that once the BJP comes to power in Jharkhand, infiltrators, who have encroached on tribals' land, would be thrown out of the state.
JMM-Congress-RJD will be removed from power: Yogi
The Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister was speaking during his election campaign in Jharkhand
India has embarked on journey towards Viksit Bharat: Jaishankar
Noting that India has embarked on the journey towards a 'Viksit Bharat', External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday said the country has to be ready for the era of AI, chips, electric mobility, clean and green technologies, renewable energy, space and drones.
Rash driving leading to fatalities could attract murder charges
The state transport department is considering slapping murder charges against drivers committing rash driving leading to fatal accidents.
Seminar on spirituality aesthetics
Internationally renowned scholar in Indian philosophy Professor Arindam Chakrabarti will speak at a seminar on Spirituality Aesthetics and Love Eternal at the Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture, Gol Park on Saturday.
Tablets row: West Midnapore students' money diverted
Authorities suspect that the bank accounts of 22 students had been hacked
CM spends Children's Day with Darjeeling kids
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee celebrated Children's Day in Darjeeling today, bringing joy to hundreds of children who received toys, dolls, and chocolates from her.
Apartment registration in city increases by 5410 units in Aug
The real estate market in West Bengal is growing at a faster pace in both residential and commercial sectors, like many other states of India.
Kolkata Police arrest renowned musician in Mumbai for molestation
Kolkata Police, on Thursday, said that personnel of Charu Market Police Station in South Kolkata have arrested renowned Bengali musician Sanjay Chakraborty from Mumbai on charges of molesting one of his minor students.
RBI should cut rates: Piyush Goyal
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) should cut interest rates to boost economic growth and look through food prices while deciding on monetary policy, Union commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal has said, in possibly the first time a government minister has backed calls to re-examine the nation's inflation targeting framework.
India seeks extradition of Arsh Dalla from Canada
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday called on Canada to extradite Arsh Dalla, a Khalistani terrorist to \"face justice in India.\"
Delhi chokes, GRAP-III restrictions invoked
Measures under GRAP stage III include a ban on construction
Cong speaks Pakistan's language, wants to give cooking gas to illegal immigrants: Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a blistering attack on the Congress while addressing an election rally in Panvel, near Mumbai, on Thursday.
Week-long Birsa Munda anniv celebrations to kick off today
CM Mamata Banerjee to give away the Birsa Munda award for Science, other awards on the occasion
Coal scam: CBI seeks court approval to frame charges
The process of framing charges in the coal pilferage scam in the jurisdiction of Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL) has started today at the CBI Special Court in Asansol.