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End of the road?: UP commercial tax dept orders review of its mobile squads' utility

LUCKNOW, Jan. 7 -- Is it the end of the road for the state commercial tax department's enforcement mobile squads in Uttar Pradesh much like the border check posts-long seen as centres of corruption we... Read More


Retired lekhpal's family held hostage at gunpoint

GORAKHPUR, Jan. 7 -- Four masked, armed men on motorcycles stormed the Gorakhpur home of a retired revenue employee (lekhpal) on Monday evening, holding the family hostage and executing a sensational ... Read More


Bengal election 2026: PM Modi to address rally at abandoned Tata Nano site in Singur

New Delhi, Jan. 7 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to address a public gathering in Singur, Hooghly district, on January 18, during his planned two-day visit to West Bengal. He will also vis... Read More


HC notice to state govt for not framing rules

Jaipur, Jan. 7 -- Rajasthan high court (Jaipur Bench) on Tuesday issued a notice to the state government for not framing the rules under the Right to Health Act which was passed in 2022. A division be... Read More


Scorpio Horoscope Today for January 7, 2026: You should stay away from petty office politics

India, Jan. 7 -- Take steps to troubleshoot all personal issues. It contributes to your office performance. Be confident about the business demands. Health issues exist today. Look for pleasant momen... Read More


China slams US 'bullying' over Venezuela sovereignty, urges protection of lawful rights

Beijing, Jan. 7 -- China on Wednesday strongly condemned the United States' actions against Venezuela, branding Washington's demands and use of force over the South American nation as "bullying" that ... Read More


Libra Horoscope Today for January 7, 2026: You may pick the day to rekindle an old love affair

India, Jan. 7 -- Look for pleasant moments to express feelings in the relationship. Professional success will be there, and financially, you are good. Health is also positive. Troubleshoot every issu... Read More


Ludhiana: Move to give linemen AJE charge draws flak

Ludhiana, Jan. 7 -- Employees of Punjab State Power Corporation Limited under the banner of the PSEB Employees Joint Forum Bijli Mulazam Ekta Manch Punjab and allied unions have opposed a recent circu... Read More


Guest Column| Punjab's specialist crisis: Ad-hocism failing public health

India, Jan. 7 -- The Punjab government's recent initiative to empanel private specialists in public health facilities, offering Rs.100 per OPD patient and Rs.1,000 per emergency call, has sparked off ... Read More


Notes from abroad on Nigeria, 1987-2000, By Oladipo Adamolekun

Nigeria, Jan. 7 -- These are jottings and notes on Nigerian affairs written during my years in international development work. Although they are mostly commentaries on past events covering 1987-2000, ... Read More