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Trump declares Biden's pardons void, vows DOJ cleanup

US President Donald Trump has declared that the pardons issued by former President Joe Biden to members of the House Select Committee investigating him are \"void, vacant, and of no further force or effect.\"

JIS University to host the prestigious association of Indian Universities (aiu) Vice Chancellors Conference 2024-25

The Association of Indian Universities (AIU), a cornerstone of higher education in India since its establishment in 1925, will host the upcoming East Zone Vice Chancellors Meet 2024-2025.

Monk, disciple of Bharat Sevashram Sangha die in Bagnan road crash

A tragic road accident on National Highway 16 in Bagnan, Howrah, claimed the lives of a monk and a disciple of Bharat Sevashram Sangha, leaving five others injured.

Telangana CM Urges PM Modi to Approve Quota Bills

The two Bills were passed by the state Legislative Assembly

Market starts week on strong note

At close, Sensex was up 341.04 points or 0.46 percent at 74,169.95, and the Nifty was up 111.55 points or 0.50 percent at 22,508.75

BJP Condemns Karnataka Govt's Proposal for 4 pc Muslim Quota in Govt Tenders, Calls it 'Act of Vote-Bank Politics'

The BJP on Monday condemned the Karnataka government's proposal for a 4 per cent Muslim reservation in government tenders, calling it \"unconstitutional and an act of vote-bank politics\".

Double-engine govt transformed Saharanpur's identity: CM Yogi

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday highlighted the remarkable transformation of Saharanpur under the \"double-engine\" government, while speaking at the Mukhyamantri Yuva Udyam Vikas Abhiyan (M Yuva) event.

Language Is Not For Hating: AP Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu

Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu today said language was not for hating and batted for learning as many languages as possible, including Hindi for communication and earning a livelihood, but underscored the importance of learning through the mother tongue.

MSU to take disciplinary action against Vadodara hit-and-run accused Rakshit Chaurasia

The Maharaja Sayajirao University (MSU) of Vadodara has decided to initiate disciplinary action against Rakshit Chaurasia, the accused in the Vadodara hit-and-run case that left a woman dead and seven others injured.

Russia rejects possible deployment of NATO peacekeepers in Ukraine

Russia has rejected the possible deployment of NATO peacekeepers in Ukraine, suggesting unarmed observers or a civilian monitoring group sent there to oversee a potential peace deal.

US President Trump Shares Modi's Podcast on Social Media Platform

President Donald Trump has shared Prime Minister Narendra Modi's podcast with US-based podcaster Lex Fridman, in which the PM commended the leadership of the American President, on his social media platform, Truth Social.

Temple clash claims one life, tension grips Khandaghosh

An elderly man died during a clash that erupted over the control of a temple at a village in Khandaghosh today.

Wholesale inflation in Feb quickens to 2.38 per cent against 2.31 per cent in Jan

The wholesale inflation in February quickened to 2.38 per cent on an annual basis, as against 2.31 per cent in January, government data showed on Monday.

Uttarakhand min sacked over 'Paharis' remarks not new to controversies

Four-time BJP MLA Premchand Agarwal, who resigned as the Uttarakhand finance minister recently over his alleged anti-Pahari comments, has had a chequered past with many controversies surrounding him.

A Trumpian Order

In an act that warmed the hearts of his ultra-rich backers, on his first day in office, Trump withdrew the US from the Paris climate agreement, freeing the US and its oligarchs from all obligations to mitigate climate change. Also, the Trump administration fired thousands of employees from the Environmental Protection Agency, withdrew support for any research that mentioned climate change, purged government websites hosting climate data, and barred federal scientists and diplomats from attending a key global climate event in China

Justice Joymalya Bagchi sworn in as SC judge, hails from Calcutta HC

Justice Joymalya Bagchi on Monday was sworn in as a judge of the Supreme Court of India.

India's Export Decline for Fourth Month in a Row in Feb to USD 36.91 Billion

India's exports declined for the fourth month in a row in February to USD 36.91 billion due to volatility in petroleum prices and global uncertainties, data from the commerce ministry said.

Asansol division reports 8.34 per cent rise in freight loading, boosting infrastructure and agriculture

The Asansol Division of Eastern Railway has achieved significant progress in operational performance from 1 April 2024 to 16 March 2025, reinforcing its commitment to excellence in freight and passenger services.

Putin and Trump Will Speak on Tuesday About the War in Ukraine

Trump disclosed the upcoming conversation to reporters while flying from Florida to Washington

CPM protests against BJP, TMC over 'communal rhetoric'

CPM urged Mamata Banerjee to act against BJP's Suvendu Adhikari and TMC's Humayun Kabir for alleged communal remarks in the Assembly, vowing to continue protests demanding accountability and action

Osmania University bans protests, and then a climbdown

Osmania University, once the hotbed of students' politics and agitations in Telangana, prohibited the staging of protests and sit-in demonstrations on the campus and those of its constituent colleges and administrative buildings, leading to a massive uproar. Union minister for mines and BJP state president G Kishan Reddy and BRS working president KT Rama Rao (photo) slammed the Congress government for the move.

Strategic Prudence

As India and the United States revisit bilateral trade ties, the Modi government finds itself in a complex negotiation with President Donald Trump's administration.

Sudden hailstorm hits Bishnupur blocks, threatens crops

The Bishnupur blocks in Bankura experienced a sudden hailstorm this evening, raising concerns about severe damage to potato crops and mango farms in the region.

Empowering PC safeguard north media's interest

The newspaper industry in northeast India (NE) continues to face enormous troubles in its survival.

Tourist entry fee of Rs 50 per person imposed in Sikkim

The entry fee is with effect from March 2025, a notification said.

Tej Pratap's bodyguard replaced after video sparked political furore in Bihar

RJD leader Tej Pratap Yadav's instruction to a police constable in uniform, who was deputed as his bodyguard, to dance and warning that he would be suspended if he refused, sparked political furore in Bihar on Saturday.

New World Order

Analysts argue that the Trump administration's \"America First\" moves, and the dismantling of USAID, and the exits from WHO, IMO and Paris agreement have raised concerns that the US is ceding global influence to its rivals. History reveals that the US is not a reliable ally as it abandons its partners whenever it wishes. Recent developments in Ukraine are a case in point. Earlier it had ditched Canada and Mexico. The US also betrayed Afghanistan and Pakistan, who were its allies a decade ago. India must recall the political history of the US before considering it as a trusted ally

Modi, New Zealand PM to jointly open Raisina Dialogue

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon will jointly inaugurate the tenth edition of Raisina Dialogue, India's premier conference on geopolitics and geoeconomics, to be held here from 17-19 March.

ASI killed in attack by tribals in MP

Incident took place after Kol tribals abducted and killed a man over suspicion of a staged accident

Pakistan Met Every Effort For Peace With Hostility: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi opens up during three-hour podcast with Lex Fridman