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1965 war hero Abdul Hamid's name restored at UP school after backlash

Following protests by the family of 1965 war hero Abdul Hamid, education authorities in Ghazipur reinstated his name at the entrance of the government primary school in his native village, days......

1965 war hero Abdul Hamid's name removed from UP school gate

The family members of Param Vir Chakra awardee Abdul Hamid have expressed strong displeasure over the removal of the war hero's name from the main gate of a primary school in Ghazipur where he once......

Islam Arab religion, here everyone was Hindu: MP bureaucrat

An Indian Administrative Service officer of Madhya Pradesh cadre, Niyaz Khan has hit the headlines following his post on X stating Islam is the religion of Arab and everyone in India was Hindu.......

Family of four found dead in Mysuru apartment

Four members of a family were found dead in an apartment in Mysuru on Monday, the police said. The incident happened in Vishweshwaraiah Nagar in the city. The deceased have been identified as......

And the next Chief Election Commissioner is...

The selection committee headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi met in New Delhi this evening and is learnt to have recommended the name of the next chief election commissioner to the President,......

US reciprocal tariffs to have limited impact on India: S&P

S&P Global Ratings on Wednesday said the impact of the US reciprocal tariff will be limited on India as the economy is domestically oriented with less reliance on exports. Photograph: Elizabeth......

Meity To Tap Global AI & ML Experts

'We will start reaching out to researchers, academics, and experts on AI from top universities and companies from across the world.' Kindly note the image has been posted only for representational......

Modi Eyes Trade Revival Talks With Trump

Ahead of the visit, officials from key government departments held intense discussions to identify key trade-related proposals. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra D Modi tweeted this picture after......

'Maritime Development Fund to generate Rs 1.5 trillion investment by 2030'

'Additionally, the significant employment multiplier will boost direct and indirect jobs of up to 1.1 million.' IMAGE: A view of the newly commissioned three frontline naval combatants INS Surat,......

Avoid Mini Trade Deal With US

The Budget has given signals that India is sensitive to US needs and willing to walk the extra mile, but if need be, we should respond in equal measure as a sovereign nation, notes Ajay Srivastava.......

Oops! Ab Kya? Review: A Matter Of Excess

There is much in Oops! Ab Kya? that continues to linger till the cliff-hanger in the final episode. And yet, there's a great deal about the show that doesn't quite come together, observes Mayur......

Trailer Review: Superboys Of Malegaon Is All Heart

The story of Superboys Of Malegaon is so heartening that the film -- in the hands of an accomplished director like Reema Kagti -- is bound to be a worthy watch, feels Deepa Gahlot. In 2008, Faiza......

'Shah Rukh Is Ready To Direct A Film'

'His understanding of human nature and emotions can never be matched by me.' IMAGE: Kajol and Shah Rukh Khan promote My Name Is Khan with Director Karan Johar at the Berlinale International Film......

'The Girls Said I Want To Play Football'

'When the girls said they want to play football, the mothers were encouraging.''It was the fathers who were against the idea.' For documentary filmmaker Vijayeta Kumar, Kicking Balls tackles the......

Deva Review: Shahid Is Pushpa-fied!

Shahid's heft is the only thing that keeps up the momentum in a mediocre rehash, dumbed down by flimsy motive and mindless bravado, sighs Sukanya Verma. Just when you thought Shahid Kapoor's......

No more free IPL streaming: JioHotstar to offer hybrid model

IMAGE: JioCinema has provided free IPL streaming since securing the rights to the T20 league for five years, beginning in 2023, for $3 billion. Photograph: BCCI The Reliance-Disney joint venture......

Stopping cash rewards for chess players not ideal: Erigaisi

IMAGE: The sports ministry has eliminated the reward system for chess players, who were earlier receiving Rs 4 lakh for achieving a Grandmaster title and Rs 1.5 lakh for attaining an International......

Gukesh at Freestyle Grand Slam: A new chess frontier

World Champion D Gukesh began his campaign at the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam tour in Hamburg, Germany, with three draws and a lone loss, signalling that he is gradually coming to terms with the new......

Watch Out For Maaya Rajeshwaran In Tennis!

'Maaya's greatest strengths is her fearlessness.''Regardless of her opponent, she never backs down.' 'Even when she was eight years old, she fought for every point, never giving up.' IMAGE: Maaya......

Konstas heads home but not out of Test team's plans

According to Sydney Morning Herald, the Australian selectors "have chosen to send Konstas home early so he can play" in the first round of Shield games after the Big Bash League, as he has......

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