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'Beating Retreat ceremony' at Vijay Chowk today to formally conclude Republic Day celebrations

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that the 'Beating Retreat' ceremony will be held at Vijay Chowk in New Delhi at 5 pm, marking the formal conclusion of the Republi... Read More


Supreme Court Stays New UGC Equity Rules, Flags 'Vague' Provisions and Social Risks

India, Jan. 29 -- In a significant intervention, the Supreme Court of India on Thursday stayed the University Grants Commission's 2026 regulations on preventing caste-based discrimination in higher ed... Read More


'Total eye wash': Supreme Court pulls up states over inaction on stray dogs

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- The Supreme Court on Wednesday expressed displeasure over what it described as inadequate and poorly implemented measures by several states to deal with the growing menace of str... Read More


Dhurandhar OTT release: Ranveer Singh's record-breaking rRs.r1300 crore blockbuster arrives on streaming; where to watch

India, Jan. 29 -- After a blockbuster run at the box office, where it shattered several records, Ranveer Singh-starrer Dhurandhar will now see its OTT release on Netflix. The spy thriller directed by ... Read More


Why Gagan Thapa matters for Congress

Nepal, Jan. 29 -- The Gen Z movement marked a decisive rupture in Nepal's political life. It was not merely another episode of unrest; it triggered a dramatic regime change and fundamentally altered t... Read More


West Bengal's net state domestic product grows 9.86% in 2024-25

Kolkata, Jan. 29 -- West Bengal's net state domestic product (NSDP) at current prices grew by 9.86 per cent to Rs 16.32 lakh crore in the 2024-25 financial year, showing an improvement from the 8.94 p... Read More


CM Omar Abdullah lays foundation stone of 10 MVA Receiving Station at Samba, inaugurates Bus Terminal at Thandi Khui

Srinagar, Jan. 29 -- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today visited Samba district, laying foundation stone for 10 MVA Receiving Station at Harminder and also inaugurated bus stand at Thandi Khui, Vijaypu... Read More


Jaishankar meets US envoy ahead of high-profile visit to Washington

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- Ahead of his scheduled trip to Washington next week, External Affairs minister S Jaishankar on Thursday held talks with US Ambassador Sergio Gor, focussing on key dimensions of b... Read More


Supreme Court to hear petitions against UGC's equity regulations today

India, Jan. 29 -- The Supreme Court will on Thursday hear three petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the University Grants Commission (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Instituti... Read More


MCD's rRs.r16,697 crore budget focuses on infrastructure, AQI and dog shelters

India, Jan. 29 -- Focusing on infrastructure expansion and pollution control, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi's standing committee on Wednesday proposed a Rs.16,697.56-crore budget for fiscal 2026-... Read More