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Balancing Priorities

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has opted for a pragmatic and balanced approach to address the twin challenges of slowing economic growth and persistent inflation.

Why Trump won ~ II

Biden's unwillingness to plan a strategy to end the forever wars have spread disaster in Ukraine and West Asia. His belated decision to step aside—quite late in the presidential race—was perceived by many as a ploy to thrust a candidate who had no time to face the rigor and legitimizing process of the primaries on the electorate. Thus, abandoning the legitimate democratic process of nomination was another important reason for the rout. The presidential pardon is supposed to be used rarely, only to prohibit judicial overreach and blatant partisan acts of the Supreme Court but Biden's use of it to pardon his son is one indication that his party is in dire need of drastic reforms

Sharad Pawar Calls for 'a Change in EVM election System' from Markadwadi Village

Pawar said that many advanced countries like the US, UK and others have already discarded EVMs and vote on ballot papers

Two cops in J&K killed in incident of fraticide

Two policemen were found dead with bullet injuries in the Udhampur district on Sunday morning, in what police suspect to be an incident of fratricide.

BJP questions Rahul Gandhi's leadership in INDIA bloc

Amid growing discontent within the INDIA bloc, BJP national spokesperson Nalin Kohli on Sunday highlighted concerns over the leadership of Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, suggesting that constituent parties are questioning his ability to lead the alliance forward.

People don't vote for those who sit at home

Deputy Maharashtra Chief Minister and Shiv Sena supremo Eknath Shinde on Sunday countered NCP-SP chief Sharad Pawar's statement over the disparity between votes received and seats won by various parties in the November 20 Assembly elections and wondered \"was not there an EVM scan when you (referring to Sharad Pawar's party) win\"

PM to inaugurate 'Rising Rajasthan' Global Investment Summit 2024 on Monday

The stage is set for the 'Rising Rajasthan' Global Investment Summit 2024, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi scheduled to inaugurate the grand event at the Jaipur Exhibition and Convention Center (JECC) on Monday.

Fight and win multi-domain warfare: IAF chief

Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal A P Singh discussed with the top brass of his force the need to pursue training for ensuring the capability to fight and win multi-domain warfare.

NC govt will strengthen friendly bonds between communities: Farooq Abdullah

Ruling National Conference (NC) President Dr Farooq Abdullah has stressed that the Omar Abdullah led government will strive to strengthen bonds of friendship between different regions and communities in Jammu and Kashmir.

EAM Jaishankar visits Shreenath Ji temple in Manama, calls it 'true symbol' of India-Bahrain friendship

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday offered prayers at Shreenath Ji temple in Manama, describing it as a \"true symbol of the long-standing friendship\" between India and Bahrain.

ADM's death: Police inquest report speaks of blood stain on underwear

The police inquest report reportedly revealed that there was a blood stain on the underwear of former Kannur Additional District Magistrate (ADM) Naveen Babu, who was found dead inside his official quarters at Pallikkunnu in Kannur.

Siddaramaiah govt to face Oppn heat in Winter session

The Cong govt is also poised to confront the BJP over the alleged Covid scam during its tenure

Four killed as car rams into tree in Andhra Pradesh

The joy of buying a new car turned into gloom within a month for a family as the vehicle met with an accident on Sunday, killing four members and injuring four others.

Kerala govt failed to utilise Central funds for Wayanad's rehabilitation: Javadekar

Former Union minister and BJP Kerala in-charge Prakash Javadekar, on Sunday, accused the Kerala government of failure to utilise Central funds from the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) and the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) for the rehabilitation of the Wayanad landslide survivors.

Rattled by Vijay, DMK and key ally VCK reiterate alliance is intact

Actor-turned neta Vijay's soft corner for key DMK ally, Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), and his remark that VCK leader Thol Thirumavalavan, MP, had come under pressure to stay away from sharing stage with him at the recent event to release a book on Ambedkar, had pushed the DMK and the VCK to reiterate that the alliance is intact.

No need for leadership change in Kerala Congress: Shashi Tharoor

Amid reports of a potential revamp in the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC), senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, MP, stated on Sunday that there is no need for a change in the state party leadership.

Revanth claims record in farm loan waiver, job creation; BRS disagrees

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Sunday claimed that the Congress government has set a record in farm loan waiver, crop bonus, job creation, and investments even as the Opposition BRS accused it of administrative failure and neglecting the welfare of the people.

Tiruvannamalai landslide: Expert panel to decide whether devotees can climb Annamalai hills

After the landslide in Tiruvannamalai in Tamil Nadu claimed seven lives, an expert committee's report was awaited on whether devotees will be allowed to climb the Annamalai Hills for the Karthigai Mahadeepam festival on December 13.

Bastar Olympics 2024: A new chapter of transformation through sports in the region

The name Bastar in Chhattisgarh has often evoked diverse thoughts in people's minds, but nowadays it has been taking on a new identity with the Bastar Olympics replacing the echoes of conflict with cheers of unity and excitement.

IIGTF evokes robust response

India International Grand Trade Fair (IIGTF) has evoked great response from the buyers and the business houses.

R Balki expresses concern about the future of cinema

Eminent Bollywood director and ad-film maker, R Balki, on Saturday expressed deep concerns over the declining quality of cinema and the increasing threats to the industry.

Five-year-old raped in Murshidabad, accused arrested

Another horrific incident has come to light in West Bengal, following the tragic murder of a Class 12 girl student in Sandeshkhali.

Sankar Kumar Nath appointed as new full time Vice Chancellor of Burdwan University

Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award winner Professor Sankar Kumar Nath of the department of geology and geophysics of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur has been appointed as the permanent vice chancellor of Burdwan University.

BJP MLAs cancel Ayodhya visit amidst rising attacks on Hindu minorities in Bangladesh

Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, and other BJP MLAs have cancelled their planned visit to Ayodhya to offer prayers at the Ram Temple.

Bomb attack at BJP leader Baishali Dalmiya's house

BJP leader Baishali Dalmiya narrowly escaped a bomb attack at her home on Saturday night. Two unidentified assailants hurled explosives at her residence around 11:45 p.m., causing a loud explosion and flashes of fire, according to Ms Dalmiya.

Sharad Pawar backs Mamata Banerjee's leadership potential

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP-SCP) chief Sharad Pawar on Saturday acknowledged the leadership potential of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, emphasizing her prominence as a national leader and the competence of her party's representatives in Parliament.

Sebaashray camps to kick off in Abhishek's LS constituency

The duration of the medical camps in each constituency is 10 days

Asansol district hospital bags three prestigious Central government awards

Asansol District and Multi Super Speciality Hospital has achieved a significant milestone by winning awards in three prestigious central government projects.

Durgapur festival stalls Bangladesh sari counter over flag display

A retail counter selling Dhakai Jamdani saris from Bangladesh was forced to close down at the Durgapur Utsav festival today after displaying the Bangladesh national flag for marketing purposes.

City's Greek Orthodox Church celebrates centenary

The Greek Orthodox Church in south Kolkata, the only one of its kind in the country, celebrated its centenary today.