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First case of GBS in TG reported

In the first case of Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) reported in Telangana, a 25-year-old woman from Siddipet has been admitted to a private hospital in Hyderabad with similar symptoms.

India will soon become world's third largest economy

Laying out her government's vision for the country's future, President Droupadi Murmu Friday said India would soon become the third largest economy in the world.

Trump Says Tariffs on Canada and Mexico Coming Saturday, and He's Deciding Whether to Tax Their Oil

President Donald Trump said his 25 percent tariffs on Canada and Mexico are coming on Saturday, but he's still considering whether to include oil from those countries as part of his import taxes.

Cooch Behar: Border tensions escalate as BSF blocks illegal construction by Bangladeshis

Tension along the Indo-Bangladesh border in Cooch Behar is on the rise as both Indian villagers and Bangladeshi nationals engage in construction activities near the zero line.

Economic Survey Projects Real GDP Growth for FY26 at 6.3-6.8 Per Cent

Sustained growth of 8 pc a year needed for at least a decade to achieve goal of Viksit Bharat@2047, says survey

Aparna Sen's Paromitar ek din turned 25 this month, and not aged too well

A lot of us Aparna Sen's aficionados think the best of Aparna Sen's filmmaking skills came in the earlier phase: her debut 36 Chowringhee Lane remains the towerhouse of her stormy oeuvre.

A Riotous Ride Through Politics, Power and the Price of Ambition

Conversations about how difficult it is to write a satire may likely centre on the fine line between sharp wit and didacticism.

An evening of Kathak brilliance at 'Vandanam' in Vadodara

On the evening of 17 January, the CC Mehta Auditorium in Vadodara witnessed a mesmerising confluence of Kathak traditions at 'Vandanam', a festival presented by Tatva Academy to honour the 85th birth year of the legendary Kathak Guru, Padma Shri Dr Puru Dadheech.

Rapturous Welcome for Freed Palestinian Prisoners in Ramallah

Two buses carrying Palestinian prisoners released by Israel arrived in Ramallah, the West Bank, according to Palestinian sources.

Rain stalls Australian victory push in Galle

After dominating the first two and a half days of the opening Test against Sri Lanka, Australia found itself battling an unexpected adversary—Galle's unpredictable sub-tropical weather.

Rajnath Singh Urges Chartered Accountants To Evolve As Strategic Advisors And Innovators

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Friday urged Chartered Accountants (CAs) to redefine their roles in the rapidly changing, tech-driven landscape, emphasising the need for them to evolve into strategic advisors, ethical guardians, and innovators.

Trump Critiques Biden Administration, DEI Policies After Aircraft Collision

US President Donald Trump has lashed out at former President Joe Biden and the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies after an American Airlines regional jet collided on Wednesday night with an Army helicopter while landing at the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport just across the river from Washington, D.C.

Economic Survey: Health Spending Rose From 29.0 To 48.0 Pc Between 2015-2022

India's economic growth strategy emphasises inclusivity and welfare for all its citizens, says the survey

Artificial intelligence: Harmless by design, transformative or dangerous through human action

Artificial Intelligence (AI), often a subject of fascination, speculation, and fear, is not inherently dangerous. It is, rather, a potent tool that can either enhance human potential or become a source of unintended harm, depending entirely on how it is wielded.

Stock Market Closes Higher a Day Before Union Budget

The stock market closed higher on Friday, a day before the announcement of the Budget, for the fourth consecutive session.

SBI Supports Sustainable Energy Initiative at Bharat Sevashram Sangha, Gangasagar

State Bank of India as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative, has undertaken the installation of solar panels at Bharat Sevashram Sangha, Gangasagar.

Governor Hints at Taking Up R.G. Kar Case With Amit Shah

West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose might take up the complaints of the parents of the victim in the R.G. Kar rape and murder case regarding the entire line of investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) with the office of Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

For Rafi fans this calendar is straight from 'heart'

The calendar features 12 rare photographs of Mohammad Rafi in his best moods, including a conversation with Kishore Kumar and a photo of him playing the tabla.

Economic Survey: Mental health of youth will drive future economy

Lifestyle choices, workplace culture and family situations are critical for productivity and if India's economic ambitions are to be met, immediate attention must be given to lifestyle choices that are often made during childhood/youth, said the Economic Survey 2024-25 tabled in Parliament by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

Women's U-19 T20 WC: India beat England; will face SA in final

Defending champions India rode a clinical all-round performance in the second semi-final against England to secure their entry into the Women's U-19 T20 World Cup final.

Complaints Against West Bengal Medical Council on Illegal Honorarium Payment

The West Bengal Medical Council is facing criticism from representatives of the medical fraternity on various issues.

Education, Human Capital Foundational Pillars for Development: Eco Survey

Education and human capital development are among the foundational pillars of development of India and the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP) is built upon this principle, said the Economic Survey 2025.

I Have No Hope Or Expectations From Union Budget: Abhishek

Trinamul Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee addressed the media outside Kolkata Airport before flying to Delhi ahead of Parliament's Budget Session.

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: No captains' meet, official photoshoot ahead of tourney

In a departure from tradition, the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will not feature the captains' meet and official photoshoot, a practice typically held in the host country ahead of major ICC tournaments.

India, USA working on PM's visit to Washington

India on Friday confirmed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Washington soon for talks with US President Donald Trump on a range of bilateral issues and global developments.

Trump's options in Greenland

US President Donald Trump has bent diplomacy full circle. He has reversed interstate relations to a pre-Westphalian age.

Economic Survey Stresses Private Sector's Role in Infra Development

India needs a continued step-up of investment over the next two decades to sustain a high rate of growth

War of Words Breaks Out Between KCR and CM Revanth Reddy

Former Telangana chief minister and BRS supremo K Chandrasekhar Rao, who had been lying low for quite some time, sounded a warning for the Congress government led by Revanth Reddy on Friday, exhorting his party leaders and activists to be ready for a direct action.

Agricultural income grew at 5.23 per cent annually over past decade: Economic Survey

Agricultural income has increased at 5.23 per cent annually over the past decade, according to the Economic Survey 2024-25 tabled in the Parliament on Friday by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

Health dept missive to MSVPs and CMOHs against use of medicines made by Pharma Impex

A couple of days after the state health department directed the Pharma Impex Laboratories, a drug manufacturing unit in Baruipur of South 24-Parganas district, on 29 January to stop production of all categories of medicines, the Central Medical Stores (CMS) on Friday asked all medical superintendents cum vice principals (MSVPs) of all medical colleges and hospitals and chief medical officers of health (CMOHs) across the West Bengal not to use all the items procured from the company for patients.