Painful times in my marriage: Melinda Gates reacts to Bill Gates being named in Epstein Files
The latest tranche of documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has surfaced several explosive but unverified claims, including allegations involving Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates.
Perverse act of self-immolation: Shashi Tharoor slams Washington Post after son Ishaans layoff
New Delhi : Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has reacted strongly after The Washington Post included his journalist son Ishaan Tharoor among nearly 300 employees laid off by the iconic US newspaper.
Is India moving away from the Dollar? Strategic shift in foreign reserves signals a new era
In recent months, India’s foreign exchange reserve management has attracted global attention.
This Union budget is about building capacity, not chasing short-term consumption
This budget is about building capacity, not chasing short-term consumption. It focuses on aligning talent with industry, strengthening advanced manufacturing, and reducing friction for technology-led services. The direction is clear: build depth, improve execution and let productivity compound over time.
AI will replace surgeons, coders and billions of jobs, warns Sraddhalu Ranade at MCHD-SKC Memorial Lecture
Kolkata — Artificial intelligence is advancing so rapidly that it could replace surgeons, software engineers and billions of jobs worldwide, futurist, scientist and scholar at the Sri Aurobindo Ashram Pondicherry, Sraddhalu Ranade, warned on Saturday, calling the transformation “irreversible” and far more disruptive than any previous technological shift.
Sheikh Hasina attacks Muhammad Yunus from first public address in Delhi, urges uprising in Bangladesh
Ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina launched a fierce political broadside against Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus during her first public address in India since leaving Bangladesh in 2024, accusing him of presiding over an “illegal and violent” regime that has plunged the country into chaos and democratic collapse.
Top Maoist leader with 2 crore bounty among 16 eliminated in major Jharkhand encounter
Jamshedpur : A senior Maoist leader carrying a cumulative bounty of 2.35 crore was among 16 Naxals killed during a prolonged gunfight with security forces in Jharkhand’s West Singhbhum district on Thursday, officials said.
Russia, US, Ukraine to hold first trilateral talks in UAE, Zelensky announces
Russia, the United States and Ukraine will hold technical-level trilateral talks in the United Arab Emirates on January 23 and 24, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Thursday at the World Economic Forum in Davos, media reports said.
Supreme Court slams Maneka Gandhi over remarks on stray dogs case, flags possible contempt
The Supreme Court on Tuesday came down sharply on animal rights activist and former Union Minister Maneka Gandhi over her remarks and conduct related to the ongoing stray dogs case, flagging what it described as her “body language” and public comments made during a podcast.
'India-EU trade deal nears finish line': European Commission Prez at Davos, calls it mother of all deals
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday signalled that negotiations for a long-awaited free trade agreement between India and the European Union have entered a decisive phase, saying the two sides are “on the cusp of a historic trade agreement” that could reshape global commerce and supply chains.
Nitin Nabin becomes BJPs youngest president ahead of key assembly polls, PM Modi calls him my boss
New Delhi : Former Bihar minister and five-time MLA Nitin Nabin formally took charge as Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president on Tuesday, a few months ahead of assembly elections in five states.
PM Modi calls Nitin Nabin my boss as he takes over BJP leadership
New Delhi : Nitin Nabin has officially assumed charge as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president, becoming the youngest leader to head the country’s ruling party.
David Beckhams son drops bombshell, accuses parents of trying to ruin his marriage
Brooklyn Peltz Beckham, the eldest son of football icon David Beckham and designer Victoria Beckham, has made a series of allegations against his parents in a set of Instagram stories, claiming they sought to interfere in his personal and marital life.
Mamata Banerjee appeals to CJI for protection from targeting by agencies amid ED row
Days after walking out with documents and a laptop during Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids on political consultancy firm I-PAC, and subsequently being issued a notice by the Supreme Court, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday urged the Chief Justice of India to protect citizens from what she described as being “targeted” by central agencies.
Trump tariff bomb on Iran trade: Tharoor flags existential crisis for Indian exporters
Speaking to ANI, Tharoor described the proposed levy on Indian products as “troubling” and “very serious,” warning that “no Indian company will be viable in exporting to America at 75 percent tariffs.”
Major blow to Mamata! SC stays FIRs, flags state meddling in central probe as serious issue
New Delhi : In a massive setback to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, the Supreme Court on Thursday stayed all First Information Reports (FIRs) registered by state police against the Enforcement Directorate (ED) officers in connection with the I-PAC raid row.
Russia warns US against strikes on Iran, calls threats 'unacceptable after Trump's 'help on way' promise
Russia has issued a stern warning to the United States over possible new military strikes on Iran, calling such threats “categorically unacceptable” and accusing Washington of subversive external interference in Tehran’s internal affairs.
Rahul Gandhis Jana Nayagan post fuels Congress churn over possible TVK outreach in Tamil Nadu
Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s strong public support for actor Vijay amid the controversy surrounding his film, Jana Nayagan, has injected fresh intrigue into Tamil Nadu politics, triggering speculation about a possible future alliance between the Congress and Vijay’s party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK).
India to roll out vehicle-to-vehicle communication technology by 2026 to boost road safety
The Government of India is preparing to introduce Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) communication technology nationwide by the end of 2026, a move aimed at significantly improving road safety and reducing accidents.
Qualitatively different: Supreme Court shuts bail door on Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam in Delhi riots case
New Delhi : The Supreme Court on Monday denied bail to activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in a case linked to the 2020 Delhi riots, media reports said.
Kolkata CP urges elderly to stay alert against digital scams at Pronam interaction
Kolkata: Kolkata Commissioner of Police (CP) Manoj Kumar Verma on Saturday urged senior citizens to remain vigilant against rising cases of digital fraud, warning that elderly people are among the most vulnerable targets of cyber scams.
New Year gift for rail passengers! PM Modi to flag off first Vande Bharat sleeper in January all details
New Delhi : In a New Year gift, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday announced the first-ever Vande Bharat Sleeper Train which will operate between Guwahati in Assam and Howrah in West Bengal.
Hindu man stabbed and set ablaze in Bangladesh survives by jumping into pond; fourth attack in two weeks
A Hindu man was brutally attacked by a violent group in Bangladesh, marking the fourth reported assault on a member of the minority community in the past two weeks amid growing concerns over their safety.
Sona Incubations, Salem picks 17 startups for Rs 11 Mn DST investment, grant
Salem: A dozen startups incubated at the DST-supported Sona Inclusive Technology Business Incubator (i-TBI) received grants totalling Rs. 50 lakhs under the Department of Science and Technology (DST)–NIDHI initiative to advance their business ideas this month.
Visva-Bharati University unveils a transformational roadmap under Vice-Chancellor Dr. Probir Kumar Ghosh
A felicitation and media outreach programme was held at the Calcutta Press Club, honouring Dr. Probir Kumar Ghosh, Vice-Chancellor of Visva-Bharati University, and noted public relations expert and social activist Subhojit Roy.
Reject Macaulayan education, reclaim Indian values: H M Bangurs big World Hindu Economic Forum pitch
Mumbai : India has the talent, resources and technology to lead the world and does not need to look outside for strength, leading industrialist and Shree Cement Ltd chairman H M Bangur said at the World Hindu Economic Forum (WHEF) 2025 conference in Mumbai on Friday.
Horror in Bangladesh: Hindu man lynched and set on fire amid violent protests
Dhaka: Amid escalating unrest and nationwide protests following the death of prominent youth activist Sharif Osman Hadi, a Hindu man was brutally lynched by a mob in Bangladesh’s Mymensingh district, police and local media reports said.
Buried at home: UP man arrested for killing wife, two daughters over burqa dispute
Lucknow : A chilling crime has come to light in Uttar Pradesh’s Shamli district, where a man is accused of killing his wife and two young daughters and burying their bodies inside his own house.
Sona College of Technology: Many academic, research and industry-linked advances in 2025
The Sona College of Technology, known for its SonaSPEED motors powering ISRO’s Chandrayaan among other space missions since 2009, stepped up facilities to prepare talent for on-chip design and cybersecurity, in addition to launching a series of education initiatives to produce better student outcomes.
Kolkata: ICCR hosts 10th anniversary celebration of Robir Kiran
The Satyajit Ray Auditorium at Kolkata’s ICCR resonated with music and celebration as Robir Kiran marked its grand 10th anniversary.
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