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Travel and movement regulations in the north-east

Just as the Nagaland Hornbill Festival—one of the most sought-after events in north-east India—concluded in December 2024, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs reimposed the Protected Area Regime (PAR) in Nagaland, Manipur, and Mizoram.

JPC report on Waof Bill to be tabled in LS on Monday

The report of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 is scheduled to be tabled in the Lok Sabha on Monday.

ICC Champions Trophy: No extra significance on Ind-Pak contest, Gambhir targets title

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Market outlook: RBI policy, Budget reactions, global economic cues key factors for next week

The Indian stock market is set for a volatile week, with multiple factors influencing investor sentiment such as the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, reactions to the Union Budget 2025, and global economic events.

Paramilitary group kills 54 in attack on open market in Sudanese city

An attack on an open market in the Sudanese city of Omdurman by a paramilitary group killed 54 people and wounded at least 158, health authorities said Saturday.

India Has Third Largest Startup Ecosystem In The World: Government

India has firmly established itself as the third-largest startup ecosystem in the world, with over 1.57 lakh certificates issued by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) for recognition of startups as of 31 December 2024.

DPS Fulbari hosts N Bengal's first-ever TEDx school event

Delhi Public School (DPS) Fulbari organised TEDxDPS-Fulbari Youth on Saturday, marking the first-ever TEDx school event in North Bengal.

Election Farce

Four years after seizing power in a coup, Myanmar's military rulers continue their desperate yet failing bid to tighten their grip, this time by extending emergency rule under the pretext of preparing for elections.

Elon Musk's DOGE commission gains access to sensitive Treasury payment systems: Sources

The Department of Government Efficiency, run by President Donald Trump's billionaire adviser and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, has gained access to sensitive Treasury data including Social Security and Medicare customer payment systems, according to two people familiar with the situation.

Gender Budget Allocation Increased to 8.86 pc for FY26 in Union Budget

The share of gender budget allocation in the total Union Budget has increased to 8.86 per cent in FY 2025-26 from 6.8 per cent in FY 2024-25.

BSF Stops Illegal Construction on Bangladesh Side

The Border Security Force (BSF) today halted unauthorised construction within 150 yards of the zero line on the Bangladesh side of the Indo-Bangladesh border.

10.23 pc Capex hike in Budget 2025-26 shows infrastructure a priority: FM Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman told NDTV in a post-budget interview that the Government's focus has been on capital expenditure (capex) in the last few years, and now it has also given a huge boost to increasing consumption.

Indian Navy Half Marathon 2025: Kulbir Singh & Vrinda Bhandari take top honours

More than 10,000 participants competed in this historic event, which featured three race categories: 21.1 km, 10 km, and 5 km.

TMC MLA Sabitri Mitra escapes 'attack'

Unidentified vehicle rammed into her car twice on Saturday night while she was returning home

Telangana Cong demands resignation of BJP ministers

Holding a protest against the Union Budget, the state Congress today demanded that the two central ministers from Telangana, G Kishan Reddy and Bandi Sanjay Kumar should resign for failing to secure funds for the state's development.

India thrash South Africa to defend women's U19 WC title

Trisha and Sanika guide India to secure nine-wicket victory and claim the U19 T20 WC title

Budget positions India as more competitive player globally: Industry leaders

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has presented the Union Budget 2025 highlighting that Agriculture, MSME, Investment, and Exports are engines in the journey to Viksit Bharat.

NIA arrests one more accused in 2022 Bhupatinagar blast case

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested another accused in the 2022 Bhupatinagar bomb blast in Bengal that claimed three lives.

Davis Cup: Dominant India blank Togo 4-0

Hosts India, backed by a passionate home crowd and a superior lineup, cruised past Togo 4-0 to secure a place in the Davis Cup 2025 World Group I Playoffs at the DLTA Complex here on Sunday.

I-League: Real Kashmir FC Continue to Dominate on Familiar Turf in Srinagar

The icy chill in Srinagar did little to deter Real Kashmir FC as they warmed up their fans' hearts with a delightful 2-0 win over Shillong Lajong FC in an I-League 2024-25 match, here at the TRC Football Turf on Sunday.

AAP's broom is falling apart before voting: PM

A BJP govt will be formed in Delhi on 8 Feb, says Modi at election rally

Checking suspicions

President Yoon Suk Yeol appeared before the Constitutional Court of Korea for his impeachment trial.

Rape-murder of Dalit woman in Ayodhya: Wailing SP MP demands justice

With just three days left for the crucial Milkipur assembly bypolls on 5 February, politics has started over the rape and murder of a Dalit woman in Ayodhya.

Union Budget: Substantial Increase in Allocation for Development of Tribal Communities

The budget allocation for the development of Scheduled Tribes has increased by 45.79 per cent to Rs 14,925.81 crore in 2025-26 from Rs 10,237.33 crore in 2024-25

Trinamul MLA Nasiruddin Ahmed passes away at 70

A veteran Trinamul Congress leader and MLA from Nadia's Kaliganj constituency, Nasiruddin Ahmed, has passed away at the age of 70.

BCs Form More Than Half of Telangana's Population: Caste Census Report

The recently-conducted caste census in Telangana has revealed that Backward Classes (BCs) are the largest demographic group, making up 56 per cent of the state's population.

Sebi's new mechanism to ensure secure payments in securities market through UPI

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is set to come out with a new mechanism to ensure secure and efficient payments in the securities market through Unified Payments Interface (UPI).

Serampore Girls' High School celebrates Golden Jubilee of Satyajit Ray's Sonar Kella with Saraswati Puja theme

Sonar Kella, one of Satyajit Ray's most beloved children's films, continues to captivate audiences of all ages.

Ranji Trophy: Quarterfinal between J&K and Kerala to be held in Pune, confirms MCA

The Ranji Trophy quarterfinal match between Jammu and Kashmir and Kerala will be held at the MCA International Stadium in Pune from February 8-12, confirmed the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) on Sunday.

Huge quantity of ganja seized on Jharkhand border

The Asansol Durgapur Police Commissionerate intercepted an inter-state drugs consignment in the Dishergarh area, at the Purulia-West Burdwan-Jharkhand border.