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Iron Age Commenced from TN, says Stalin citing ASI findings

This is the gift of the Tamils to mankind across the whole world, said the Tamil Nadu chief minister

Teen who killed 3 girls at Taylor Swift-themed dance class in England faces sentencing

A violence-obsessed teenager is facing decades in prison when he is sentenced for stabbing three young girls to death at a Taylor Swift-themed summer dance class.

TMC Notice to Party MLA for Anti-Party Activities

The Trinamul Congress (TMC) has decided to take strict action against any breach of party discipline, with the spotlight falling on Ashoknagar MLA and North 24-Parganas zilla parishad sabhadhipati Narayan Goswami.

Mpox: Bengaluru reports 1st case of 2025 in 40-year-old man with travel history

A 40-year-old man from Bengaluru with travel history to Dubai has reportedly tested positive for Mpox.

Israeli Officials in Cairo for Gaza Ceasefire Talks: Sources

Earlier, a tense ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas took effect on Sunday

Inflation burden eases further for farm and rural workers

The year-on-year inflation rates based on the all-India Consumer Price Index for Agricultural Labourers and Rural Labourers in December 2024 declined to 5.01 per cent and 5.05 per cent, respectively, compared to the corresponding figures of 7.71 per cent and 7.46 per cent in the same month of the previous year, according to data released by the Ministry of Labour and Employment on Thursday.

Toll Plazas Closed After High Court Order

The Calcutta High Court has directed Durgapur Municipal Corporation (DMC) to shut down all the seven toll plazas which were operational, terming them as illegal.

Australian Open: Defending champion Sabalenka reaches third straight final, will fight Keys for title

When Madison Keys finally finished off her 5-7, 6-1, 7-6 (10-8) upset of No. 2 Iga Swiatek in a high-intensity, high-quality Australian Open semifinal on Thursday night, saving a match point along the way, the 29-year-old American crouched on the court and placed a hand on her white hat.

Kerala CM denies financial fraud in PPE kit purchase

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday denied the opposition charge that the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report placed in the Assembly has confirmed that there was huge corruption in the purchase of PPE kits during Covid-19 period.

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's Revolutionary Path and Jharkhand Connection

The peaceful, green landscapes of Ramgarh, nestled along the winding Damodar River, became an unexpected stage for a monumental event in India's struggle for independence.

IDF Chief quits

As Delhi gears up for its elections, the political discourse has once again been dominated by promises of handouts.

Ranji Trophy: Jadeja enjoys superb comeback with five-wicket haul

Rohit, Jaiswal, Gill, Pant fall for single digits, capping gloomy return for India stars to domestic cricket

Minister Calls Saif 'garbage', Questions Stabbing Incident

Nitesh Rane also raised doubts over the attack on the actor; he asked if Saif was really stabbed

RIL inks ₹3 lakh crore investment MoU with Maha govt

The Reliance Industries Limited on Thursday signed an MoU with the Maharashtra government to invest approximately Rs 3.05 lakh crore, which is projected to create more than 3,00,000 jobs.

Ind vs Eng: Abhishek happy to continue attacking intent

Abhishek Sharma has established himself as India's front-line opener in the shortest version and further cemented his place with a 34-ball 79 to power India to a seven-wicket win in the first of the five-match T20I series against England at the Eden Gardens here on Wednesday.

Blasters Aim to Continue Good Form, East Bengal Hope to End Losing Streak

Kerala will be eager to continue climb up the ISL table while the Kolkata Giants will want to avoid a 4th consecutive defeat

Literary Meet With Discussions on Films and Poetry

A literary meet Bishnupur Literary Meet 2025 was held in Bishnupur town recently by local organisation Baitarani.

Thai LGBTQ+ Couples Register Their Marriages as Law Gives Them Equal Status

LGBTQ+ couples in Thailand made Thursday a life-changing occasion, registering their marriages legally on the first day a law took effect granting them the same rights as heterosexual couples.

Pakistan's Parliament Passes Bill With Sweeping Controls on Social Media

Pakistan's lower house of parliament on Thursday passed a controversial bill that will give the government sweeping controls on social media, including sending users to prison for spreading disinformation.

Union Budget 2025 May Introduce Changes in Income Tax Slabs: Report

Global financial services company Nomura on Thursday said the Centre will focus on both fiscal consolidation and growth-supportive measures in the upcoming Union Budget for 2025-2026, predicting that the government may introduce changes to the personal income tax slabs to encourage consumer spending.

Geo-economic fragmentation could cost global economy $5.7 trillion: WEF report

A new World Economic Forum report released on Thursday highlights significant economic risks from increasing geo-economic fragmentation as countries are increasingly using the global financial and trading systems to advance geopolitical objectives through sanctions, industrial policies, and other economic measures.

PHE department compensation to kin of dead in Asansol

The deceased identified as Rajjak Sheikh, Rohit Sheikh, and Nitesh Paswan, were rescued and taken to Asansol District Hospital, where they were pronounced brought dead.

Mandiri U20 Challenge Series: India to face Syria in opening clash

The India U20 men's team will begin their campaign in the Mandiri U20 Challenge Series, a four-nation friendly tournament, against Syria at the Gelora Delta Stadium in Sidoarjo, Indonesia on Friday.

Markets extend gains led by IT stocks

Broader markets staged a sharp rebound from yesterday's selloff

DVC Observes Netaji's Birth Anniversary

The 128th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose was observed with honour and reverence on Thursday, said a DVC press release.

U-19 T20 World Cup: Indian eves thrash SL, top Group A

India finished at the top of Group A after blowing away Sri Lanka on Thursday in the Women's Under-19 T20 World Cup 2025.

INS Sarvekshak Completes Major Hydrographic Survey in Mauritius

The INS Sarvekshak completed the final phase of the hydrographic survey of Mauritius covering an extensive area of over 25,000 sq. nautical miles.

Gross NPAs of banks may decline to 2.4 pc by March 2025: Fitch

Rating agency Fitch has said that the gross non-performing assets (NPAs) of Indian banks may decline by 40 basis points to 2.4 per cent by March 2025.

Santanu Sen Loses Post in State Medical Council

Dr Santanu Sen, suspended Trinamul Congress leader and former Rajya Sabha MP, lost his government portfolio in the West Bengal Medical Council (WBMC).

Kerala Cong(J) MP Backtracks From Statement on Supporting Waqf Bill

Kerala Congress (J) MP, Francis George on Thursday clarified that he had never said anywhere that he would support the Waqf Amendment Bill in Parliament.