Assam to move ahead with UCC as Himanta defends reform push, targets Rs 10 lakh crore economy by 2028Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is pushing for a Uniform Civil Code, stating it will empower minority women and promote equality...
26 May, 2026, 07.13 PM IST
The hidden meaning behind saying “bless you” after a sneezeSaying 'bless you' after a sneeze has ancient roots in plague fears and superstitions about soul escape. Across cultures, this response sig...
21 May, 2026, 02.35 PM IST
Over 38 Kuki, Naga civilians held captive in Manipur amid fresh ethnic violenceMore than 38 people from Kuki and Naga communities are held captive in Manipur. The United Naga Council alleged 20 civilians were abducted....
15 May, 2026, 12.23 AM IST
Manipur church leaders shot dead in Kangpokpi ambush; shutdown imposedThree church leaders were killed and four injured in an attack in Manipur's Kangpokpi district. Suspected militants ambushed vehicles carry...
13 May, 2026, 07.58 PM IST
UAE’s OPEC+ exit signals structural fractures, but near-term oil impact limited: Matt OrtonUAE's exit from OPEC+ coordination has little short-term oil impact. Geopolitical issues dominate. Markets have rallied, but easy gains are...
29 Apr, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
Persian proverb of the day: “War first robs you of your laughter, and then your....” Why Iranian civilization believes “He who has not seen war does not know....” Lessons from old Persian wisdom: Why war erases the soul before it destroys the worldPersian proverb of the day: War does not begin with bombs. It begins with belief. A nation convinces itself that conflict is necessary. Tha...
25 Apr, 2026, 12.00 AM IST
Workers' protest: UP govt forms high-powered panel to address Noida unrest, probe 'vested interests'Uttar Pradesh government forms a high-powered committee to address the Noida factory workers' protest. The committee will engage with worke...
14 Apr, 2026, 12.48 PM IST
Brent WTI crude oil prices jump 5% today: Why oil and gas prices are rising again despite ceasefire announcements — will crude oil touch the $110 mark again?Today’s oil price surge and current oil and gas prices outlook: Oil prices jumped sharply today, with Brent crude at $98.82 and WTI near $9...
09 Apr, 2026, 05.48 PM IST
Kerala's food streets gasping for gas amid 'LPG shortages'Kerala's vibrant food trade faces a severe LPG cylinder shortage. Roadside eateries, home-based meal outlets, and restaurants are strugglin...
03 Apr, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
'A paradise… lost': From King George to Donald TrumpConcerns are growing about Donald Trump's mental fitness. His actions and statements are blurring the line between political theater and ps...
22 Mar, 2026, 11.32 PM IST
Gorkha Janmukti Morcha writes to Mamata, requests dialogue on Darjeeling crisisThe Darjeeling hills have been on the boil for over two months with an indefinite shutdown called by the GJM continuing since June 12 to pr...
24 Aug, 2017, 08.58 PM IST
Open to talks to restore normalcy in Darjeeling: West Bengal governmentState Home Secretary Malay De, who chaired an all-party meeting here on the prevailing situation in the scenic hills, said the doors of the...
22 Jun, 2017, 05.50 PM IST
Tamil Nadu government keeps Army waiting, Chennai rescue operations sufferArmy personnel at Chennai HQ stood ready to move out with food and other essentials but were kept waiting as state government officials fai...
07 Dec, 2015, 10.42 AM IST
Dadri village limping back to normalcy, political blame game continuesDadri's Bishada village in Uttar Pradesh was today slowly limping back to normalcy after days of tension over the lynching of a man.
09 Oct, 2015, 06.52 PM IST
India recalls its troops from joint exercise in ThailandIndia has recalled its troops currently in Thailand for the bilateral 'Maitree' military exercise in the wake of the coup arising there.
23 May, 2014, 07.00 PM IST
Don't politicise Muzaffarnagar riots: RPN Singh tells partiesUnion Minister RPN Singh today asked parties not to politicise the riots, saying inciting violence to get votes was deeply condemnable.
12 Sep, 2013, 06.15 PM IST
- US NRIs appeal to maintain peace in J&K
Several Indian American groups on Thursday asked both Hindus and Muslims in Jammu and Kashmir to maintain peace in the state.
14 Aug, 2008, 10.54 PM IST