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Treading on dangerous waters

The words of the late President Ramon Magsaysay might well apply to the fisherfolk adversely affected by a Supreme Court ruling that affirmed a lower court's decision to grant commercial fishing companies access to municipal waters that, under the Fisheries Code, is restricted to small-scale fishers.

German divide ~ II

When Merkel stepped down in 2021, she was hailed for saving the European Union but many hold her responsible for having destabilized Germany and the politics of the continent. Gavin Mortimer points out that Merkel primarily is responsible for the resurgence of right wing and nationalist parties across Europe. 'The AfD as well as Marine Le Pen, Geert Wilders and Giorgia Meloni all owe a debt of gratitude to Angela Merkel'

Fraught Aspirations

The H-1B visa programme has long symbolised opportunity for skilled professionals worldwide, particularly Indians, who form the majority of its recipients.

Budgam: Kashmir's first upcoming rail city undergoing massive expansions

As the Kashmir Valley is set for rail connectivity with the rest parts of the country through the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link project and several new trains, including the New Delhi-Srinagar Vande Bharat, Budgam is being developed by the railways as a rail city with massive expansions in infrastructure.

No troop reduction along LAC during winters: Gen Dwivedi

Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi today firmly stated that India will not reduce its troop deployment along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) during the winter months.

Dhankhar Warns Of Unrest If Parliament Fails

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday stressed the importance of a functioning Parliament for a healthy democracy.

PM Modi to Dedicate Three Naval Ships to the Nation in Mumbai

The commissioning of three major naval combatants marks a significant leap

Calling Uddhav Thackeray a traitor is insult to Balasaheb and Maharashtra: Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Monday criticized Union Home Minister Amit Shah for terming Uddhav Thackeray a traitor during a BJP rally, calling it an insult to Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray and Maharashtra.

Keralite, who sought rescue from Russian mercenary force, dies in warzone in Ukraine

Binil TB, a native of Kerala's Thrissur, who was trapped in a Russian mercenary force since last June and suffered critical gunshot wounds in Ukraine, passed away on Monday.

Kerala Teenager Sexual Assault: 43 Arrested, 29 Cases Registered as Police Step Up Probe

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the repeated sexual assault of a teenage girl in Kerala's Pathanamthitta district has registered 29 cases across five police stations in the state and arrested 43 individuals in connection with the case so far.

Keel-laying ceremony for new training ship for Indian Coast Guard held

The keel-laying ceremony for a new training ship (Yard 16101) for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) was conducted at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL), Mumbai on Monday.

India Now Among Top 25 Global Arms Exporters

Sitharaman said India needs to build tech-savvy forces to protect its digital world

TSF organizes Green Therapy prog to promote indigenous healing practices

Aiming to preserve and promote indigenous healing medicines and practices, Tata Steel Foundation (TSF) organised a Green Therapy session at Tata Steel's Sukinda Chromite Mine campus here.

Trawl owner held in forest patrol attack case

Police have arrested Abinash Nayak, a trawler owner of Talachua village in Kendrapara district on Monday on the charges of snatching away eight crew members of a seized trawler after assaulting forest guards in the sea within Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary.

Trained elephant Mahendra dies after serving Similipal for 24 yrs

Mahendra who served 24 years protecting Similipal from poachers and timber smugglers died on Sunday at the age of 66.

Tribals Stage Protest Demanding Bauxite for Local Industries

Allocation of raw material to 'outsider' opposed

India TREK delegation returns with fond memories

A 40-member delegation from Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), who were on a week-long visit to KIIT and KISS as part of the India TREK invitational program, returned on Sunday after completing all the programs.

Debyug Parivar launched to support youth

With a vision to create engagement and employment for people, a group of youth have taken the initiative of forming an organization named Debyug Parivar here on Sunday.

Road accident leads to seizure of cannabis

A huge cache of cannabis locally called ganja was seized on Sunday on the National Highway-16 near Khordha town when the car in which the banned substances were being smuggled met with an accident, police said.

Alok Verma Assumes Charge as Director In-Charge of RSP

Mr. Alok Verma has assumed the charge of Director In-Charge, SAIL, Rourkela Steel Plant on Monday.

'I declare Gangasagar Mela a national fair'

BJP's hidden agenda is to first capture West Bengal

IIM Sambalpur Launches MBA in Business Analytics at Delhi Campus

IIM Sambalpur introduced its very first full-time MBA program in Business Analytics at its Delhi Campus.

J&K becoming hub of tunnels and bridges

The tunnel has been built at a cost of more than ₹2700 crore

India summons Bangladeshi diplomat amidst tensions over border issues

India on Monday summoned Bangladesh Acting High Commissioner Md. Nural Islam and formally rejected Dhaka's charge that India was attempting to construct barbed wire fencing at five specific locations along the over 4000-KM long Indo-Bangladeshi border.

I-League: Delhi FC snatch point against Rajasthan United

A 10-man resilient Delhi FC staged a brilliant comeback to secure a 1-1 draw against Rajasthan United FC in the I-League 2024-25 match at the Coach Ali Hassan Stadium in Mahilpur, Punjab on Sunday.

Aus Open: Sumit Nagal suffers early exit after losing to Tomas Machac

India's Sumit Nagal bowed out of the Australian Open after losing to Czechia's Tomas Machac in the first round of the men's singles event at Melbourne Park on Sunday.

When Paradise comes closer

During our village school days, while we used to graze our cattle on the vast rice field, we often witnessed a glowing series of hills on the northern horizon illuminated by the evening sunlight; it was the Land of the Thunder Dragon, officially known as the Bhutan Kingdom in the eastern Himalayan foothills.

2nd ODI: Jemimah's maiden ton seals series for India

Jemimah Rodrigues' maiden century, alongside half-centuries from Smriti Mandhana, Pratika Rawal and Harleen Deol powered India to 370/5, their highest-ever total in the format

Has the Meitei community been let down by those who speak for them?

The Meitei tribal community likely admires individuals who consistently represent them in various media spaces.

When Paradise Comes Closer

Assam and Bhutan share an enduring bond, a relationship nurtured over centuries through cultural, historical, and economic exchanges, commented Sarma, adding that the ancient trade routes connecting the two geographical territories were not merely conduits for goods like tea, silk and other commodities but were lifelines of mutual understanding and interdependence.