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Draft assembly rules endorsement of Art 370 abrogation: J&K Opposition

The draft proposal for the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the J&K Assembly has triggered a controversy with the opposition calling it an overt endorsement of the central government's revocation of Jammu and Kashmir's special status.

Assam CM Biswa slams Rahul for his remarks on India's development

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched a scathing attack on Rahul Gandhi for his remarks in the Lok Sabha during political debates over India's economic trajectory, accusing him of undermining the nation's progress while praising the neighbouring country, which he termed \"shameful and unacceptable\".

Trade Wars

If China faces higher barriers to U.S. markets, Indian exporters could step in to fill the gap. Sectors like electronics and garments, where India has been ramping up production, can position themselves as alternatives to Chinese suppliers. Despite rising global trade tensions, India has taken proactive steps by reducing the average customs duty from 11.65 per cent to 10.66 per cent in the Union Budget, sending a positive signal to global markets

Army's Trishakti Corps Demonstrates Combat Readiness

The Indian Army's Trishakti Corps successfully conducted a live fire exercise, demonstrating its battle readiness, rapid deployment, and precision strike capabilities in high-altitude warfare.

Assam CM meets Jaishankar on 'Act East Policy' and global ties

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met with Union Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar on Tuesday, focusing on strengthening the state's role in India's Act East Policy and enhancing its global economic and diplomatic outreach.

'BGBS to be held on a much grander scale'

Business delegations from 40 countries expected to participate

SC Pulls Up Assam Govt For Failure To Deport Declared Foreigners

The bench directed the Assam govt to begin deportation process immediately

US military aircraft leaves for India carrying 200 deported illegal immigrants

India's proactive stance on illegal immigration and streamlining legal mobility has come in for praise as an India-bound US C-17 military aircraft, carrying around 200 deported illegal migrants left Texas earlier today, marking President Donald Trump's first crackdown on illegal immigrants from India after assuming office last month.

Trump Warns 'No Guarantees' Fragile Gaza Truce Will Hold as Netanyahu Heads to DC for Talks

President Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu are set to meet Tuesday as the Israeli prime minister faces competing pressure from his right-wing coalition to end a temporary truce against Hamas militants in Gaza and from war-weary Israelis who want the remaining hostages home and the 15-month conflict to end.

Markets surge: major sectors end in green

Benchmark indices surged 1.8 per cent on the back of strong gains in capital goods, banking, energy, and auto stocks.

Curious engagement of phenoxyacetic acid with plants and soil

Among the various derivatives of phenoxyacetic acids, 2,4-D (salts and esters) and MCPA (salts) are widely used as herbicides.

BJP violating Model Code, but police harassing whistleblowers: AAP leaders

AAP on Tuesday alleged that the BJP supporters are openly violating the Model Code of Conduct in Delhi, and further claimed that instead of taking action, the Election Commission and the Police are targeting those who file complaints.

Darj MP flags graft in central project Jal Jeevan Mission

According to Mr Bista, many of the Jal Jeevan Mission - Har Ghar Jal DPRs lack proper planning

Windies star Deandra biggest mover in ICC Women's rankings

West Indies experienced all-rounder Deandra Dottin emerged as the biggest winner after ICC issued the latest update of the Women's T20I Player Rankings on Tuesday.

Varun Chakaravarthy Earns Team India Call-Up for ODI Series Against England

The 'mystery spinner' from Tamil Nadu gets included in national squad ahead of Champions Trophy

Manual Scavenging Deaths in Kolkata Raise Questions on Efficiency of STPs

The demise of three workers engaged in scavenging and manual cleaning of a sewerage drain pipe in Kolkata's Bantala leather complex, raises serious questions on the efficiency of the Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) within that complex.

MoRD's State-Wise Performance Report Released for 2023-24

The ministry of rural development (MoRD) released the latest state-wise performance report for the financial year 2023-24.

Mamata May Give 'Guidelines' to Party MLAs on 10 February

CM is expected to outline the initial blueprint for the party's strategy for the Bengal polls in 2026

DG BIS Highlights Importance of Strengthening Manufacturing Base in Healthcare Sector

Director General Bureau of Indian Standards, Pramod Kumar Tiwari, on Tuesday said there's necessity of academia-industry collaboration in shaping standards that drive innovation and economic growth.

Can aching joints really predict the weather? Exploring the science behind this

For centuries, people have claimed that their aching joints can predict changes in the weather, often reporting increased discomfort before rain or cold fronts.

Telangana Assembly secretary sends notice to BRS defectors

The Telangana Assembly secretary has finally served notices on the 10 dissident BRS MLAs, who had defected to Congress after the Assembly elections, following a SLP filed by the BRS in the Supreme Court against them.

Police Probe Case of 12-Year-Old Girl's Suspected Kidnapping

A Class VII girl, who was visiting her school friend's place during Saraswati Puja on Monday, was allegedly kidnapped.

Home ministry replies to Abhishek's question on communalism

The Diamond Harbour MP and Trinamul Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee had asked the union ministry of home affairs some pertinent questions regarding measures to curb communalism in the Budget session of Parliament.

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Tickets for India-Pakistan clash sold out within minutes

Cricket fans hoping to witness the electrifying ICC Champions Trophy contest between arch-rivals India and Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on 23 February were left disappointed as tickets vanished within minutes of release.

China Hits Back With Tariffs on US Goods, to Also Probe Google

Trump planning to talk with Chinese President Xi Jinping in the next few days

99.2 percent of mobile phones sold in India now made locally, says Vaishnav

Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnav, on Tuesday said 99.2 percent of all mobile phones which are sold in India are made in India.

Prayagraj Railway Division Achieves Milestone With Over 300 Trains Operated on Basant Panchami

The grand Amrit Snan on Basant Panchami at Mahakumbh in Prayagraj saw over 2.5 crore devotees taking a holy dip at Triveni Sangam.

ECI Calls Out Deliberate Pressure Tactics to Malign It in Wake of Kejriwal's Remarks

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday called out \"repeated deliberate pressure tactics to malign\" it in the ongoing Delhi Assembly polls, in an apparent reference to the remarks made by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convener and former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal against it.

Climate injustice institutionalised

The 29th summit of the Conference of Parties (COP29) held at Baku concluded without reaching a comprehensive or satisfactory agreement on several issues that have long plagued the annual climate conferences.

Meghalaya ADC polls: Nomination process ends with 259 candidates in fray

The nomination process for the upcoming elections to the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) and Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Council (JHADC) in Meghalaya has officially concluded, ahead of the February 21 polls.