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'Farmers are our Annadata'

This is the full text of the address to the nation by President Droupadi Murmu on the eve of India’s 78th Independence Day. My Dear Fellow Citizens, I extend to you all my heartiest......

Reject divisive tendencies based on social hierarchies: President

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday emphasised the need to strengthen affirmative action as a tool for inclusion while urging the rejection of divisive tendencies rooted in perceived social......

We don't...: Jaishankar on US Prez election outcome

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday said India has "every confidence" that it will be able to work with the next President of the United States, whoever occupies the Oval Office.......

Kolkata rape-murder: Doctor's body alleges evidence tampering

The West Bengal Doctors' Forum wrote to the Central Bureau of Investigation on Tuesday, alleging that attempts were being made to tamper with evidence by carrying out construction work near the......

1st Time ISI Ex-Chief Faces Court Martial

Former ISI DG Faiz Hameed's arrest sends a strong message to PTI supporters that Imran Khan's culpability for the May 9, 2023 violence could well be drawn within the purview of military courts,......

Domestic PV wholesales dips 2.5% at 341,510 units in July: Siam

Passenger vehicle wholesales in India declined 2.5 per cent year-on-year to 341,510 units in July, impacted by high base effect as well as companies reducing vehicle dispatches to dealers amid......

Krishna Chivukula Donates Rs 228 Crore To IIT-Madras

'His contribution not only elevates our institution but also serves as an inspiring example of how our alumni community continues to drive meaningful change.' IMAGE: Indian Institute of Technology......

India Needs 75 Years To Reach 25% Of US GDP

According to the World Bank, economic growth in middle-income countries, including India, is not accelerating. 'In fact, it is slowing down as incomes increase, with the trend becoming more......

Nirmalaji Ko Gussa Kyon Aata Hai?

'The conspiracy is to end India's entrepreneurship culture even before it fully blooms.''Negativity is being spread in society towards all those who do business, and this hatred for business and......

'Middle Class Won't Be Affected By Indexation'

'For me, if I want to buy a house to stay, I don't care about indexation because I don't want to sell that house.''The only thing that matters to me as a buyer is that the home price should be......

'Salman Was Chupchap'

IMAGE: Salman Khan with Javed Akhtar and Salim Khan. Photograph: Kind courtesy Salman Khan/Instagram It was a day with a difference for screenwriters Salim-Javed who transformed Hindi cinema in......

'I'm The Boss Man Of All The Villains'

'Jitendra Pratap Singh (his character in Vedaa) believes in the divisive politics of society and that is more dangerous than the regular goons.' IMAGE: Abhishek Banerjee will be next seen in Stree......

'I Have Been Insulted For My Lack Of Education'

'I studied in a government school, whereas all of them came from convent schools, speaking fluent English.''I am one of the most educated girls in my village.' On Bigg Boss OTT Season 3, no name......

Exciting OTT Menu This Week

Cricket, time travel, artificial intelligence, haunted homes, World War II -- it’s all there on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma gives you some great options to choose from. Mr & Mrs......

The Failed Promise of Indian 2

Kamal Haasan is right where he left off from the first film but there is only so much he can do to salvage an already lost cause, observes Arjun Menon. IMAGE: Kamal Haasan in Indian 2. A municipal......

India can win hockey gold in Paris: Dhanraj Pillay

IMAGE: Indian men's hockey team beat Great Britain 4-2 in shoot-out to enter the semi-finals and remain on course to win its second consecutive Olympic medal. Photograph: Anushree Fadnavis/Reuters......

IBA to award prize money to Italy's Carini despite loss to Algeria's Khelif

The IOC last year stripped the IBA of its status as boxing's governing body over governance issues, and took charge of the Paris 2024 boxing competition itself, but now finds itself at the centre......

Before Manu Bhaker, there was Norman Pritchard

Photograph: Indian Olympic Association/Instagram His name crops up consistently when an Indian touches a landmark in Olympics. On Tuesday, British-Indian Norman Pritchard was trending again when......

Abhinav Bindra: 'Athletes need to remain in present'

IMAGE: Members of the Indian Team contingetn for the Paris Olympiad meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.Photograph: Kind Courtesy Narendra Modi/X Indian shooting legend Abhinav Bindra praised......

Contentious gesture lands Turkey's Demiral in trouble

IMAGE: Turkey's Merih Demiral celebrates scoring their second goal against Austria. Photograph: Wolfgang Rattay / Reuters European soccer's governing body UEFA opened an investigation on......

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