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Local communities stimulate wildlife tourism in Assam

Visitors and tourists were just about trickling in when we visited Manas National Park, the Raimona National Park, and Kakaijana Park in western Assam in late October.

Assam's beef ban sparks regional uproar in the North-East

The Assam government's decision to amend the Assam Cattle Preservation Act, 2021, has drawn sharp criticism and ignited debates across the northeastern region and beyond.

Foreign investors Stage Strong Comeback in December first Week

With the latest inflow, FPI investments have reached ₹9,435 crore in 2024 so far

Market focus shifts to macroeconomic indicators and FII inflows as key triggers remain absent

The market outlook of next week is likely to be shaped by a mix of global cues, domestic economic indicators, and the flow of investments from foreign and domestic institutional investors, according to the experts on Sunday.

Combined market valuation of 6 of top 10 most-valued firms spikes over ₹2 trillion

In the last week, the combined market valuation of six of the top-10 most-valued firms jumped by Rs 2,03,116.81 crore, with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and HDFC Bank emerging the biggest gainers.

Govt invites public comment on proposed Rules for Clinical Electrical Thermometer

The Centre has invited public comment till December 30 on proposed Rules for Clinical Electrical Thermometer.

RBI DG highlights IBC's progress in cleaning up banks' balance sheets since 2016

Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) M Rajeshwar Rao highlighted the transformative journey of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) since 2016.

DFS directs banks to adopt advanced technologies to combat fraud

The Department of Financial Services (DFS) has directed banks to adopt advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), to safeguard customers from fraudsters.

We are well-positioned to drive both business growth and social impact, fostering financial inclusion

SMFG India Credit Co. Ltd (formerly Fullerton India Credit Ltd), an arm of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group and a leading player in India's Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) sector, is on a high growth path. The company, which has recently opened its 1000th branch at Vashi in Mumbai, seems well set to expand its footprint across the country and bring financial services to underpenetrated markets.

The fall of Bashar Assad after 14 years of war in Syria brings to an end a decades-long dynasty

The civil war has killed nearly half a million people and displaced half of the country's prewar population of 23 million.

US announces nearly $1 billion more in longer-term weapons support for Ukraine

The United States will provide nearly $1 billion more in longer-term weapons support to Ukraine, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Saturday as the Biden administration rushes to spend all the congressionally approved money it has left to bolster Kyiv before President-elect Donald Trump takes office next month.

South Korean prosecutors detain former defense chief over martial law imposition

South Korean prosecutors on Sunday detained a former defense minister who allegedly recommended last week's brief but stunning martial law imposition to President Yoon Suk Yeol, making him the first figure detained over the case.

Rescuers search for victims after an explosion at a Dutch apartment block that killed at least 5

Emergency services on Sunday searched for a second day through the debris of an apartment block that was destroyed by an explosion and fire, killing at least five people, but held out little hope of finding any more survivors.

Assam STF nabs three, seizes heroin worth 1.4 crore in Guwahati

The Special Task Force (STF) of Assam Police arrested three individuals and confiscated heroin worth Rs 1.4 crore during a major anti-narcotics operation on Saturday evening.

Mughal era coins found during digging in Bijnor village

MNREGA workers, while digging at a cemetery for construction work, found Mughalera coins at a village, Karunda Choudhar, in the Bijnor district.

BJP Assam to expand grassroot reach with mandal offices ahead of 2026 Assembly elections

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Assam has launched an ambitious initiative to bolster its grassroots presence by constructing permanent office buildings across all mandals in the state.

Youth can transform challenges into opportunities: CM Yogi

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, while addressing the third convocation of Rama University on Sunday, inspired the youth by highlighting the exemplary lives of iconic figures such as Lord Shri Ram, Shri Krishna, Lord Buddha, Adi Shankaracharya, Maharana Pratap, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Guru Gobind Singh, Rani Lakshmibai, and others.

Rahul in Jaipur, attends Congress leadership camp

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Sunday attended the leadership training camp being held by the Congress at Samode near here.

BJP's action reflects its downfall: Akhilesh Yadav

Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav has said that the BJP government has failed on every front and its action reflects its downfall.

Sardar Patel was not rendered his due place in history, says Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said that Sardar Patel had played an outstanding role in the making of India and the unification of princely states.

Sambhal riots accused sought by 10 police teams in 6 states

More than 100 accused have been identified in the Sambhal violence on 24 November

Can ONOS transform Indian research?

India's research ecosystem stands on the cusp of a seismic shift with the impending rollout of the One Nation, One Subscription (ONOS) scheme, a Rs 6,000-crore initiative aimed at dismantling the long-standing barriers to accessing global academic resources.

You have a blind spot

I had no idea I could be so exasperating,\" said Dylan. \"Nobody told me.

Systemic issues

SIR, This refers to the report, \"Govt rolls out SOPS for public buses to ensure passenger safety\" (6 December).

Disturbing the government

The main opposition Democratic Party of Korea slashed the government budget for next year and passed the reduced budget unilaterally through the Special Budget Settlement Committee.

After Assad

The sudden collapse of President Bashar al-Assad's regime on Sunday marked a historic turning point in Syria's civil war, ending over five decades of Assad family rule.

Balancing Priorities

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has opted for a pragmatic and balanced approach to address the twin challenges of slowing economic growth and persistent inflation.

Why Trump won ~ II

Biden's unwillingness to plan a strategy to end the forever wars have spread disaster in Ukraine and West Asia. His belated decision to step aside—quite late in the presidential race—was perceived by many as a ploy to thrust a candidate who had no time to face the rigor and legitimizing process of the primaries on the electorate. Thus, abandoning the legitimate democratic process of nomination was another important reason for the rout. The presidential pardon is supposed to be used rarely, only to prohibit judicial overreach and blatant partisan acts of the Supreme Court but Biden's use of it to pardon his son is one indication that his party is in dire need of drastic reforms

Sharad Pawar Calls for 'a Change in EVM election System' from Markadwadi Village

Pawar said that many advanced countries like the US, UK and others have already discarded EVMs and vote on ballot papers

Two cops in J&K killed in incident of fraticide

Two policemen were found dead with bullet injuries in the Udhampur district on Sunday morning, in what police suspect to be an incident of fratricide.