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Army Declares 2025 as 'Year of Reforms'

The Indian Army has designated 2025 as the 'Year of Reforms' as part of its long-term vision of transformation and modernization.

Memorial for Pranab, not for Manmohan meant to tease Oppn: NCP(SP) leader Memon

The Centre's decision to build a memorial for former President Pranab Mukherjee and not for former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, both deceased Congress veterans, is a deliberate attempt to 'reward' those close to the Modi government and 'undermine' the legacy of a renowned economist who laid the groundwork for the country's liberalisation, said NCP (Sharad Pawar) leader Majeed Memon on Wednesday.

Partially perched on bridge Reasi station remains a marvel

Even as the Chenab Bridge has stolen the show, other aspects of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link Project, including the Reasi railway station, are equal engineering wonders of the Indian Railways.

Pravin Mahajan's Wife Meets Ajit Pawar Alleging Land Grab by Mundes

Sarangi Mahajan, the wife of late Pravin Mahajan who was the brother of the BJP leader Pramod Mahajan, met NCP chief as well as Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Wednesday, complaining to him about Food & Civil Supplies Minister Dhananjay Munde grabbing her land.

Naxals Put Banners Supporting Farmers' Stir

Red banners supporting the farmers' agitation in the country have been put up in the Balaghat district of Madhya Pradesh, allegedly by Naxalites operating in the region, encouraging farmers to continue their struggle against the government and urging the people to support the peasants' cause.

Centre Grants Classical Language Status to Marathi

Minister Samant said state govt will take the writers into confidence for the development of Marathi language

Shahi Jama Masjid Case: Allahabad HC Stays Sambhal Trial Court Proceedings Till 25 Feb

The Allahabad High Court, on Wednesday, stayed the Sambhal trial court proceedings till February 25 in the case of Chandausi's Shahi Jama mosque purported to be a Harihar temple.

Great responsibility bestowed by PM Narendra Modi: ISRO Chief V Narayanan

V Narayanan was appointed as the new chief of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), on Wednesday, taking on a role he described as a great responsibility entrusted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Sharp increase in crime against women in Telangana: Bandi Sanjay Kumar

Union Minister of State for Home Bandi Sanjay Kumar on Wednesday alleged that there was a sharp increase in crime against women in Telangana under the Congress rule.

Periya twin murder: Kerala HC suspends sentence of CPI(M) leader Kunhiraman

The Kerala High Court on Wednesday suspended the sentence awarded to former Udma MLA and CPI(M) leader K V Kunhiraman and three others by the Ernakulam CBI Special Court in connection with the murder of two Youth Congress workers in Kasaragod district six years ago.

Accused a DMK sympathiser, not party member, says Chief Minister Stalin on Anna University case

Cornered by the opposition in the Assembly over the sexual assault of a girl student by an intruder at the prestigious Anna University in the city on December last, Chief Minister MK Stalin on Wednesday vehemently denied that the accused, who has been arrested, was a member of the ruling DMK but was only a party sympathiser.

Quizzing KTR: T'gana HC permits lawyer's presence

Special chief secretary Arvind Kumar appeared before the ACB

West Burdwan admin demolishes illegal makeshift bridge on Ajay river

The district administration has demolished a temporary bridge on Ajay river, connecting West Burdwan with Birbhum district at Barabani area of West Burdwan.

Monks echo Mamata's message on Gangasagar

At the Gangasagar Mela, echoing the sentiments of the chief minister of West Bengal, the saints' community expressed their desire to promote harmony and unity and stopped from creating any negative narrative.

22k Plus New Voters Added in West Burdwan

The district magistrate of West Burdwan, S Ponnambalam has released the final voters list of the district, which is about 23,18,699, spread over nine Assembly segments in the district.

DLSA Encourage Youth to Take Up Sports

The District Legal Services Authority is all set to celebrate the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda as Yuva Divas and has taken initiative to encourage teenagers and youths to take part in sports and games.

Trinamul Leader Arrested in Party Councillor's Murder Case in Bengal

The West Bengal Police investigating the brutal murder of Dulal Sarkar a.k.a. Babla, a Trinamul Congress councillor from Ward number 22 of English Bazar Municipality in Malda district, on Wednesday arrested a party block president from the same district for allegedly conspiring the attack.

Sandeshkhali gang-rape case: Calcutta HC orders police protection for victim

The state government informed the court that there had been significant progress in the investigation of the matter and the process was on to file the charge sheet in the case

Treat awaits vintage and classic car connoisseurs

The 54th edition of the Statesman vintage and classic car rally will be held on 19 January at the RCTC ground.

Sebaashray Camps Serve 1L Plus People in a Week

Over a lakh individuals received medical assistance at Sebaashray medical camps.

Youth at core of Viksit Bharat Vision: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar emphasized the pivotal role of the younger generation in shaping the world and India's journey towards a \"Viksit Bharat\" at the inauguration of the Youth Pravasi Divas here on Wednesday.

Dama Hospital Introduces Robotic Tech for Orthopaedic Care

Techno India DAMA Hospital, a flagship institution of Techno India Group and a leading 320-bed Super Specialty Tertiary Care Hospital in Kolkata, announced the launch of cutting-edge robotic technology for orthopaedic care.

Supreme Court to hear petitions challenging law on selection of CEC and ECs

The Supreme Court, on Wednesday, posted for February 4 a batch of petitions challenging the validity of the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act 2023, that excludes the Chief Justice of India from a panel for the selection of the Chief Election Commissioner and the Election Commissioners and gives the government a majority in the selection process.

Navy Sends Specialized Team for Rescue of Trapped Miners in Assam

The Indian Navy has dispatched a highly specialized team to aid in the rescue of miners trapped in Umrangso, a remote industrial town in Assam's Dima Hasao district.

Bengal Universities Top Notch: CM Mamata

'Surge ahead in life defying all odds,' the CM said to students

BPSC exam can be cancelled if probe finds lapses: Bihar minister

As the students movement intensifies, Bihar Revenue and Land Reforms Minister Dilip Kumar Jaiswal on Wednesday assured students that the 70th Combined Competitive Exams (preliminary) conducted by the BPSC on December 13, 2024, can be cancelled if any irregularity is found.

Shastri, Ponting lament Shami's absence from BGT

The pacer could have changed the course of the 2024-25 edition of the series, feel former stars

U19 T20 World Cup a vital learning ground: Shafali

India's star opening batter Shafali Verma has hailed the ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup as the perfect breeding ground for the next generation of stars.

Tottenham Hotspur Extend Heung-Min Son's Contract

Tottenham Hotspur have exercised the option to extend captain Heung-Min Son's contract for a year, which will now run until the summer of 2026.

Questions that need to be answered ahead of Spanish Supercopa

There are some questions to be answered ahead of the Spanish Supercopa in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, which kicks off on Wednesday when Copa del Rey holders Athletic Club Bilbao take on FC Barcelona, with Real Madrid facing cup runners-up Mallorca in the second semifinal on Thursday.