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Ladakh leaders to press for statehood, Wangchuk's release

Srinagar, Feb. 4 -- The Ladakh leadership will meet the Centre's High-Powered Committee (HPC) in New Delhi on Wednesday, with key demands such as statehood for the UT, inclusion under the Sixth Schedu... Read More


Only retrieved confidential party papers, Mamata tells SC

New Delhi, Feb. 4 -- Rejecting allegations of robbery and dacoity levelled by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) over searches linked to political consultancy firm I-PAC, West Bengal chief minister Mama... Read More


Health budget falls short of policy promise: Rights group

Pune, Feb. 4 -- The Union health budget for 2026-27 violates commitments under National Health Policy and neglects public healthcare, Jan Arogya Abhiyan (JAA), a coalition of health rights organisatio... Read More


Ajit Pawar death: Crash investigation intensifies as aircraft debris is shifted

PUNE, Feb. 4 -- The investigation into the aircraft crash involving former deputy chief minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader, Ajit Pawar, progressed further with authorities transporti... Read More


Welcome thaw in trade impasse

India, Feb. 4 -- On Monday night, US President Donald Trump announced that he was slashing US tariffs on India from 50% to 18%. Trump's announcement was followed by PM Narendra Modi's acknowledgement ... Read More


Washington blinks, New Delhi benefits

India, Feb. 4 -- The announcement of a trade deal with India by President Donald Trump of the United States (US) is a welcome step that will help restore some confidence in the highly consequential re... Read More


Why Grammy for Dalai Lama is red flag for China

India, Feb. 4 -- At 90, the Dalai Lama has won his first Grammy in the Best Audio Book, Narration and Storytelling Recording category. The political and spiritual leader of the Tibetan community, spre... Read More


In US, EU trade deals, a 1991-redux moment

India, Feb. 4 -- Within the span of just one week, India may have succeeded in clawing itself back into the geopolitical sweet spot that it was so used to finding itself until 2024, and something that... Read More


Compassion must guide policy on community dogs

India, Feb. 4 -- Before I am anything else, I am an animal caregiver. I am also a musician. Music gave me a place to stand when I was young. It taught me how silence speaks, how longing becomes sound.... Read More


3.2mn Census functionaries to undergo 1st phase training

New Delhi, Feb. 4 -- About 3.2 million Census functionaries involved in conducting the largest administrative exercise will be trained on how to approach people, ask questions, build rapport, ensure a... Read More