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France's PM removed in no-confidence vote

The National Assembly approved the motion by 331 votes. A minimum of 288 were needed

Global narratives on the Indian stage

The 55th International Film Festival of India, popularly known as IFFI, ended on 28 November.

Yoon replaces defense minister as South Korea's parliament moves to Vote on their impeachments

South Korea's president replaced his defense minister Thursday as opposition parties moved to impeach both men over the stunning-but-brief imposition of martial law that brought armed troops into Seoul streets.

Student Uncertainty

As the United States prepares for a new presidential administration, uncertainty looms over the future of its immigration policies.

NSUI stages protest against govt on issues of education

The National Students' Union of India (NSUI) staged a protest here on Thursday against the BJP-led government at the Centre, alleging it has failed to address several issues including paper leak, Agnipath scheme and Manipur situation.

'Muslim mosques being targeted under a planned conspiracy'

'We (Muslims) don't want appeasement. But don't target us. By attacking our mosques, shrines and the way we practice our religion, you are victimising us and this is not the India that J&K was a part of,' said J&K CM

J&K Chief Secretary stresses for early restoration of Jammu's heritage palace complex

Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo on Thursday made a visit to Mubarak Mandi Heritage Complex here to take on spot assessment of the progress made on the works of conservation and protection going on for last few years.

Suspected water contamination: 3 dead, 19 hospitalised in Chennai

In a shocking incident, three people have died and 20 others were hospitalized in what is suspected to be drinking water contamination at Pallavaram under Tambaram Municipal Corporation in Tamil Nadu on Thursday.

Woman killed, son critical after stampede at Pushpa 2 premiere in Hyderabad

Hyderabad Police registered a criminal case against the management of Sandhya Theatre following a stampede on Wednesday night during the special premiere of Pushpa 2, starring Allu Arjun.

Rein in your leaders: T'gana CM to KCR on Harish Rao's arrest

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Thursday asked BRS supremo K Chandrasekhar Rao to rein in his leaders in the wake of the arrest of party leader T Harish Rao.

PM Modi to inaugurate Prayagraj-Varanasi rail track

The Ganga Rail Bridge will also be inaugurated on 13 December by the Prime Minister

BJP attacks Rahul Gandhi, says hand-in-glove with foreign forces

BJP MP Sambit Patra alleged that Gandhi is part of a 'triangle' along with billionaire investor George Soros

Opposition alleges real estate deal behind Kerala govt's decision to cancel Kochi Smart City project

Leader of the Opposition in the Kerala Assembly, VD Satheesan, on Thursday said that the state cabinet decision to end the Smart City project without discussing it with anyone was a strange move.

College suspends professor

The Scottish Church college authorities today suspended a professor of the institution allegedly in connection with sexual harassment of a student.

Future of Iranian cinema dismal: Mohammad Sina Ghasemi Mousavi

The future of the globally appreciated Iranian cinema, which is suffering at the hands of 'strict' rules from the state authorities, stern censorships and financial constraints faced by production houses, is dismal, felt Mohammad Sina Ghasemi Mousavi (photo), one of the makers of the film Girls of the Sea, which is competing at the ongoing 30 Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF).

Mission zero scrap balance

Aiming at achieving Zero Scrap Balance for timely and efficient disposal of scrap generated by various workshops and sheds, the Eastern Railway has achieved cumulative scrap sale of Rs 321.40 crore till November in the current fiscal.

UGC plans major changes for UG, PG courses

The University Grants Commission has unveiled draft guidelines that envisions major changes like biannual admissions, provisions of multiple entry and exit, flexibility for students, minimum attendance requirements etc in undergraduate and post graduate courses in educational institutions in the country

R G Kar victim's parents open social media account

In the Facebook account titled 'Truth and Justice: Voice for RG KAR Victim', the victim's parents uploaded a written and video message seeking support from the larger society to their demand for justice for their daughter.

Bharat Gaurav train to start on 18 February, next year

IRCTC, East Zone, Kolkata has announced the launch of the Bharat Gaurav Special Tourist Train-Maha Kumbh Punya Kshetra Yatra, set to commence on 18 February 2025.

Experts from London, India inspect Howrah bridge's health

Experts from Rendel, London, Mr Michael J. King, senior consultant and Mr Omar Nabeel, bridges team leader and assistant technical director, representatives of RITES, along with the chief engineer, Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, inspected the Howrah Bridge as part of an assessment of the bridge's health.

BJP backs Trinamul motion to resume flights to European countries from city

Supporting the motion, Leader of Opposition in the Assembly Suvendu Adhikari said that the clearance from the Union government for direct flight operations from different European countries to Kolkata is already in place

6 TMC MLAs Write to Mamata alleging non-cooperation against MP Mahua Moitra

Six Trinamul Congress MLAs have written a letter to the party chief bringing charges of non-cooperation against Mahua Moitra, party MP from Krishnagar in Nadia district, sources said.

Govt rolls out SOPs for public buses to ensure passenger safety

The stage-wise fare charge must be explained if any passenger requests it from the conductor, the guidelines state

North Bengal book fair to begin in Siliguri

The Greater Siliguri Publishers' and Book Sellers Welfare Association (GSPBSWA) will host the 42nd North Bengal Book Fair at the Kanchenjunga Stadium fairground starting 6 December.

ISRO launches PSLV-C59 with ESA's Proba-3

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the PSLV-C59/PROBA-3 mission from Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, on Thursday.

'We should not throw baby out with bathwater': CEA on Q2 GDP growth figures

Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) V Anantha Nageswaran on Thursday cautioned against 'overinterpreting' the disappointing gross domestic product (GDP) growth performance in the second quarter of the current financial year as the underlying growth story remains intact, and \"we should not throw the baby out with the bathwater\".

Putin praises Modi's initiatives for India's economic development

Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's \"India First\" policy and the \"Make in India\" initiative, emphasizing how these policies have contributed to India's development.

Indian govt supports a two-state solution to WAsia conflict: EAM

While asserting that issues of terrorism and hostage-taking cannot be underplayed or ignored, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday reiterated India's support for a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict.

Fadnavis takes oath as 21st Maharashtra CM

Shiv Sena's Eknath Shinde and NCP's Ajit Pawar took oath as Deputy Chief Ministers

World Chess Championship: Gukesh misses chances as Ding turns the tables

For the second game in a row, India's D. Gukesh failed to capitalize on a big advantage and landed in an inferior position as Game 8 ended in a draw with reigning champion Ding Liren of China defending stoutly and brilliantly to turn things around in another edge-of-the-seat roller-coaster in Singapore.