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Schools in Uttar Pradesh to remain closed till January 5 amid cold wave conditions

India, Jan. 2 -- Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday ordered the closure of all schools, from primary levels to Class 12 across all boards (ICSE, CBSE, UP and others), till January ... Read More


Experts say GST collections show resilience after rate cuts; point to stable domestic demand

New Delhi, Jan. 2 -- The Goods and Services Tax (GST) data of December 2025 reflects resilience in India's tax collections despite steep rate cuts earlier in the year, with imports, steady domestic de... Read More


After Mamdani's letter, 8 US lawmakers push 'fair trial' for Umar Khalid amid UAPA case

India, Jan. 2 -- TheUmar Khalid casehas drawn renewed international attention after eight United States lawmakers urged India to ensure a fair and timely trial for the jailed activist, citing concerns... Read More


School Holiday: Uttar Pradesh CM directs schools up to class 12 to remain closed till January 5 amid severe cold wave

New Delhi, Jan. 2 -- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on Thursday, directed the closure of all schools up to Class 12 across ICSE, CBSE, state and other boards till 5 January due to the s... Read More


Russia shares evidence with US after alleged drone attack on Putin's Novgorod residence

Moscow, Jan. 2 -- Days after Russia alleged that Ukraine targeted President Vladimir Putin's official residence in a drone attack, Russian authorities on Thursday said they had shared what they descri... Read More


"Grateful for this opportunity": Suresh Wadkar on performing at second anniversary of Ram Lalla Pran Pratishtha

Ayodhya, Jan. 2 -- Padma Shree Awardee Suresh Wadkar is set to perform for Lord Ram on the final day of the 'Pratishtha Dwadashi Ceremony' organised on the occasion of the second anniversary of the Pr... Read More


Terms of Trade: So long, employment guarantee.

India, Jan. 2 -- When this author decided to opt for an undergraduate degree in economics in 2001, political economy was the last thing on his mind. Political economy happened to me in Jawaharlal Nehr... Read More


"Aam Aadmi my foot": Entrepreneur Sandeep Bikhchandani's takes dig at allegation of exploitation of gig workers

Mumbai, Jan. 2 -- Prominent investor and Naukri.com founder Sanjeev Bikhchandani has weighed into the debate on gig workers praising Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal's comments on the one-day gig worker... Read More


Deficit to deadlock: why France is borrowing €310bn without a budget

France, Jan. 2 -- As a result of the parliament's failure to vote the 2026 budget, France's government was forced to invoke a special emergency budget law that rolls over the previous year's budget to... Read More


Books illuminate minds, shape society's conscience," says Sarbananda Sonowal at Assam Book Fair

Guwahati, Jan. 2 -- The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal, on Friday visited the Assam Book Fair at Khanapara in Guwahati, describing book fairs as "pilgrimage ... Read More