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After candidates protest, UP PCS (Prelim) exam to be held on a single day

In a relief to lakhs of students preparing for competitive examinations, the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has decided to hold the upcoming PCS (Preliminary) Examination 2024 on a single day.

PM never went to Manipur which has been burning for years: Rahul

'Wherever Modi goes, he spreads hate. Even today the Prime Minister of India has not gone to Manipur which has been burning for one and a half years, It has never happened in India's history'

Maha polls: Cracks among minority leaders as AIMPLB member backs MVA

A day after a prominent Muslim intellectual extended support to 269 candidates of Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) for the Maharashtra Assembly polls, differences cropped up among other leaders of different backgrounds, here on Thursday.

Top Army officer reviews internal security situation in Manipur

A top Army officer toured some Manipur districts to review the emerging internal security situation in the ethnic violence-hit state and discuss operational preparedness with senior Army and Assam Rifles officials, defence officials said on Thursday.

Global warming: Some rainforests may take heat stress and survive, study suggests

Different climate models suggest that a projected doubling of CO2 will intensify the atmospheric circulation and consequently the rainfall.

India's merchandise exports jump by 17.25 pc in Oct, highest in over 2 years

India's merchandise exports in October rose by an impressive 17.25%, the highest in over two years, to USD 39.2 billion.

Market extends correction phase for 6th straight session

Benchmark indices extended their correction phase on Thursday for a sixth straight session.

Piyush Goyal inaugurates 43rd IITF; envisions India as best MICE destination

Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Piyush Goyal on Thursday inaugurated the 43rd edition of the India International Trade Fair (IITF) at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.

More production from West to calm oil markets, stabilise prices, says Hardeep Singh Puri

Union Petroleum Minister, Hardeep Singh Puri, on Thursday said India, the world's third-largest oil-consuming and importing nation, is hoping that more oil production coming from western countries like the U.S. and Canada will calm markets and bring stability in prices.

Industries exempted from dual approvals

Requirement for compliance of EC & CTE for setting up new industries removed

WPI inflation at a four-month high of 2.36 pc in October

The annual rate of inflation based on all India Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inched to a four-month high of 2.36% (Provisional) for October 2024 over the last year.

Trump's return spurs West Bank settlement expansion hopes

Israel captured the West Bank, along with east Jerusalem and the Gaza Strip in the 1967 Mideast war

Head of UN's nuclear watchdog visits Iran as Mideast wars and Trump's return raise worries

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency warned Thursday that the \"space for negotiation and diplomacy is getting smaller\" over Iran's advancing atomic program as wars in the Mideast rage on and as President Donald Trump will return to the White House.

US government worker charged with leaking classified documents on Israel's plans to strike Iran

A man who worked for the U.S. government has been charged with leaking classified information assessing Israel's earlier plans to attack Iran, according to court papers filed Wednesday.

French prosecutors seek a two-year prison sentence and ineligibility period against Marine Le Pen

Paris prosecutors on Wednesday requested a 2-year prison sentence for far-right leader Marine Le Pen (photo) and an additional 5-year period of ineligibility to run for office, in a trial over the suspected embezzlement of European Parliament funds where her ability to participate in the 2027 presidential race is at stake.

Pakistan court rejects plea for acquittal from former premier Imran Khan and his wife in graft case

A Pakistani court on Thursday rejected a plea for acquittal from former Prime Minister Imran Khan, who has been held in prison for more than a year in a graft case, a defense lawyer said.

GOP wins 218 House seats, giving Trump control of govt

The Republican Party had earlier gained control of the US Senate from the Democrats

Ukrainian soldiers focus on keeping Russian advances at bay and brace for storm to come from US

The four drones were designed to carry bombs, but instead the men of Ukraine's Khartia brigade pack them with food, water and handwarmers and launch them in darkness toward the front line, a 15-minute flight away.

Man kills himself with blasts outside Brazil's Supreme Court after failing to get inside

A man who failed in an attempt to break into Brazil's Supreme Court killed himself in explosions outside the building Wednesday that forced justices and staff to evacuate, authorities said.

Trump picks Matt Gaetz for attorney general and Marco Rubio for secretary of state

President-elect Donald Trump chose Rep. Matt Gaetz (photo) of Florida to serve as his attorney general on Wednesday, bypassing more experienced options in favor of a loyalist who has built a national reputation as a disruptor and whom Trump has tasked with dramatically overhauling the Justice Department.

A delicate balancing act

The on-going conflict in Ukraine has sent shockwaves through global energy markets, impacting everything from international relations to commodity prices.

OCCASIONAL NOTE

THE large amount of unemployment amongst Anglo-Indians has naturally led to many suggestions regarding the means whereby the community might be benefitted as a whole.

When algorithms write political scripts

Algorithms played a vital role in determining the outcome of the 2024 US election.

Wings to Dissent

Justice DY Chandrachud's tenure as apex court judge provides respite where he tried to revive the dissenting culture in the apex court. He believed that a society which does not encourage its citizens to critically think, question the powers that be, and engage in non-conformist democratic discourse will fail to progress because it will fail to create dissenters. He as a judge not only wrote strong and academic dissents but tried to create a culture where justices in the bench led by him could voice dissent

Choked again

As winter sets in, Delhi once again confronts an extreme pollution crisis that places public health and well-being at significant risk.

ICMR left indelible mark on India's healthcare landscape: Nadda

Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on Thursday said Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has left an indelible mark on the country's healthcare landscape.

PM Modi to inaugurate first Bodoland Mahotsav

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the first Bodoland Mahotsav at SAI Indira Gandhi Sports Complex here on Friday.

Tribal heritage goes global, thanks to PM's initiatives

The PM has amplified the voices of tribal communities across national and global platforms by presenting tribal artworks to world leaders, fostering global appreciation for tribal cultures, and encouraging dialogue

Need to find solution for clean air in capital: Priyanka

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday expressed concern over the deteriorating air quality in Delhi and said there is a need to find a solution for cleaner air.

SC rejects PIL to ban messaging app WhatsApp

The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a petition seeking to direct the Centre to ban the operations of WhatsApp, alleging that it does not function in conformity with the new Information Technology Rules (IT Rules).