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AFSPA extended in Manipur, Nagaland, Arunachal for 6 months

The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, which gives armed forces operating in disturbed areas sweeping powers and immunity from prosecution unless approved by the Centre, was on Sunday extended for......

Why Wayanad's Landslide Survivors Are Protesting

In the months immediately following the 2024 tragedy, reporting on the landslide per se had been a straightforward affair. On one side was death and destruction. On the other side, survivors and......

The Amazing Riflewomen Making History

22 Assam Rifles women personnel are in the Republic Day marching band contingent. Dressed in crisp uniforms, playing bagpipes, drums and side drums, the year-old band has already built an admirable......

Day after North Block, over a dozen Delhi colleges receive bomb threat

Over a dozen colleges including Delhi University's prestigious Lady Sri Ram College, Hansraj College and Ramjas College received bomb threats on Thursday but nothing suspicious was found after......

Omar's party responds to reports of aligning with BJP

The National Conference on Sunday ruled out joining the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance and dismissed as baseless a media report in this regard. IMAGE: J-K Chief Minister......

Upstream oil companies return to Andaman Sea, dig offshore wells

In a significant move, state-run oil producer Oil India Limited (OIL) has finished drilling its first well in the Andaman sea while Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has just started drilling......

What Indian taxpayers want from CBDT

An Income-Tax Department internal committee reviewing the old direct tax law to pave the way for a new one has "largely" received suggestions for "simplifying" the language, better "structuring"......

Budget 2025: FM takes part in customary halwa ceremony

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday participated in a traditional ‘halwa' ceremony, marking the final stage for the preparation of Union Budget 2025-26 to be unveiled on February 1......

Sitharaman carries tablet wrapped in 'bahi khata' for 6th year

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday will present her eighth consecutive Budget, which she will deliver from a digital tablet enclosed in a traditional 'bahi-khata' style pouch. IMAGE:......

'How Will I Survive Without My Monthly Withdrawals?'

'I don't know when I will be able to access those funds.' IMAGE: Account holders at the New India Co-operative Bank's Versova branch, north west Mumbai. Photograph: Sahil Salvi The Reserve......

FA Cup: Rashford brace fires Aston Villa into semis

IMAGE: Aston Villa's Marcus Rashford celebrates with Boubacar Kamara, Youri Tielemans and Jacob Ramsey after scoring their second goal. Photograph: Jason Cairnduff/Reuters Aston Villa striker......

ISL: NorthEast United rout Chennaiyin FC, qualify for play-offs

IMAGE: NorthEast United FC's players celebrate a goal against Chennaiyin FC in the ISL match on Monday. Photograph: NorthEast United FC/X NorthEast United FC stormed into the Indian Super League......

Unbeaten at home! MBSG crush FC Goa to set ISL record

IMAGE: Mohun Bagan Super Giants were unbeaten at home this season throughout the league phase. Photograph: ISL/X Mohun Bagan Super Giant remained unbeaten at home with a 2-0 win over FC Goa......

ISL: NEUFC climb as Ajaraie makes history!

IMAGE: With 20 goals in his kitty, Alaaeddine Ajaraie broke Ferran Corominas (2017-18) and Bartholomew Ogbeche's (2021-22) joint record for the most goals by an individual in a single ISL campaign......

ISL: Punjab FC hold NorthEast United; end losing streak

IMAGE: Punjab FC's Khaiminthang Lhungdim celebrates after scoring the equaliser against NorthEast United during the ISL match in Guwahati on Friday. Photograph: Indian Super League/X Khaiminthang......

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