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Nitish should 'strike': Cong on Bihar special category status demand

The Congress on Monday sought to know what Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is doing about the demand for special category status for the state and asserted that "he should strike" as he is in a......

TN BSP chief's murder not political, 8 arrested: Police

The Chennai Police on Saturday said the killing of Tamil Nadu Bahujan Samaj Party chief K Armstrong by a group of assailants was not political in nature and that all angles were being probed.......

Meet The Real Heroes of India

President Droupadi Murmu conferred 26 Shaurya Chakras (seven posthumous) to personnel of the armed forces, Central Armed Police Forces and state/Union Territory Police during a defence investiture......

Nitish appoints new JD-U working president, seeks special status for Bihar

The Janata Dal-United on Saturday appointed Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Kumar Jha as its working president and urged the Centre to consider either special category status or special package for Bihar,......

'Doubts About Longevity Of Modi Govt'

'I have serious doubts about the longevity of the NDA government and the longevity of the 18th Lok Sabha itself.' IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra D Modi being felicitated by Uttar Pradesh Chief......

Huge relief for spouses and children of H-1B visa holders

In a huge relief for H-1B visa holders, a White House-backed bipartisan deal has been unveiled under which automatic work authorisation would be granted to about 100,000 H-4 visa holders, who are......

Private, state ports' growth outpaces central counterparts till Q3 FY24

India’s private and state government-owned ports (non-major ports) continued to grow faster than those owned by the Centre (major ports) through the first three quarters of 2023-24 (FY24),......

Union Budget '24: Realty players' high-rise expectations

During 2023, the Indian real estate sector — both housing and commercial — witnessed buoyancy fuelled by demand, supply, and absorption, and the sector is banking on the upcoming Budget......

H-1B visa renewal programme to start in Dec, Indians to benefit most

In a move that will benefit a significantly large number of Indian technology professionals, the US is set to begin a pilot programme for domestic renewal of certain categories of H-1B visas in......

Govt tweaks licensing norms for laptop, computer imports

The government on Thursday tweaked curbs on imports of laptops and computers as it allowed importers to bring in shipments of IT hardware from overseas on a mere 'authorisation' upon detailing......

'My Life Was In Danger'

''I received many threatening calls and letters.''A fatwa was issued against me.' IMAGE: A young Salma Agha. Photograph: Kind courtesy Salma Agha/Instagram She became a household name in 1982,......

'I have very deep connections with India'

'When democracy first came to Bhutan people had no idea and they were like 'What is that?' 'Oh it's that thing they have in India where the leaders are always fighting and arguing'.' IMAGE: A......

10 STUNNING Films I Watched In Cannes

With the mad rush of celebrities, paparazzi, official photographers and influencers on red carpets and parties, people almost forget that the Cannes Film Festival is firstly, a celebration of world......

Would like to play more for India and get back on tour: Joshna Chinappa

IMAGE: Back from injury, Joshna Chinappa is eager to play more for India. Photograph: ANI Making a comeback from surgery at 37 years of age in a physically demanding sport like squash is tough to......

Only 'genuine' wrestlers will be allowed at trials: WFI

IMAGE: The Wrestling Federation of India has told the wrestlers taking part in the national trials to bring all necessary documents to prove their 'genuineness'. Photograph: Anushree......

Amidst violence, CM Stalin comes to the aid of Manipur sportspersons

IMAGE: Over the years, Manipur has churned out several sports stars. Photograph: Danish Siddiqui/Reuters The ongoing crisis in Manipur has affected several others in the country in one way or the......

Sourav Ganguly's security cover upgraded to Z category

IMAGE: As per the new security arrangement, Sourav Ganguly will have 8 to 10 police personnel guarding him. Photograph: BCCI The West Bengal government has decided to upgrade the security cover of......

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