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Himachal HC restrains release of payments to contractor in Hamirpur-Mandi highway PILs

Shimla, Jan. 13 -- The Himachal Pradesh High Court recently restrained the release of payments to a private contractor engaged in the widening of the NHAI project after the firm failed to appear befor... Read More


Trump is not bluffing about Greenland: The strategic logic behind Americas ‘new globalism

Bangladesh, Jan. 13 -- When Donald Trump revived the idea of acquiring Greenland, many observers-particularly in Europe-were tempted to dismiss it as another example of his trademark political provoca... Read More


State to rope in pvt clinics to run ESI dispensaries in districts

Kolkata, Jan. 13 -- The West Bengal government, through the Employees' State Insurance (ESI) Medical Benefit Scheme under the Labour Department, has drawn up a plan to engage private clinics and healt... Read More


Bank can release mortgaged asset before sale certificate: High Court

Kolkata, Jan. 13 -- The Calcutta High Court has held that a bank is legally entitled to release a mortgaged property back to the borrower if the entire outstanding loan dues are cleared before a sale ... Read More


Piped water reaches most households in remote Jumla village

Jumla, Jan. 13 -- Until a year ago, Karishma Rokaya of ward 2 of Hima Rural Municipality in Jumla constantly worried about managing drinking water for her family. With no nearby natural springs and on... Read More


Outgoing Cambodian, US and Philippine Ambassadors bid farewell to NA Chairman

Hanoi, Jan. 13 -- National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man hosted separate receptions in Hanoi on January 13 for Cambodian Ambassador Chea Kimtha, US Ambassador Marc Knapper, and Philippine Amba... Read More


PMC under fire over deplorable state of Balgandharva Rangmandir

India, Jan. 13 -- The deplorable condition of Pune's iconic Balgandharva Rangmandir has drawn sharp criticism from the theatre community and raised questions about the upkeep of one of the city's most... Read More


Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leaks point to major camera change, February 25 launch tipped

New Delhi, Jan. 13 -- Samsung's Ultra phone has barely entered the rumour cycle and the conversation has already narrowed to one thing that actually matters, the camera. "Fresh leaks around the Galaxy... Read More


EAM says "resilience, innovation, cooperation, and sustainability" four "broad priorities" for India's BRICS 2026 Chairship

New Delhi, Jan. 13 -- External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Tuesday noted down "four broad priorities" guiding India's BRICS 2026 Chairship, stating that "resilience, innovation, cooperation... Read More


Gangasagar Mela: CM greets pilgrims, highlights dev works

Kolkata, Jan. 13 -- Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday extended her greetings to lakhs of pilgrims from across the country who have arrived for the Ganga Sagar Mela 2026, highlighting a series ... Read More