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Presidential Elections: The Widest and Closest Margins Since 1952, And One Rare No Contest
NDA candidate and former Jharkhand governor Droupadi Murmu holds the numerical edge over Opposition pick and former Union minister Yashwant Sinha in presidential elections 2022
Protest by Students Seeking Pass Marks in Class 12 Exam Disrupts Traffic Flow in Bengal's Siliguri
Some of the agitators shouted slogans and blocked thorough-fares in Fulbari and Champasari areas for about an hour, disrupting traffic movement.
Amid Fight Against Covid Pandemic, Why the World Should Go for the TRIPS Agreement
Developed countries like the United States, European Union countries, the United Kingdom and big pharmaceutical companies even want to dilute that draft agreement, which is being pushed by over 60 WTO members
Urban Governance, Post-Covid Growth, NEP on Agenda for Chief Secretaries’ Conference, Niti Aayog Meet
The themes, and subthemes, were picked after talks between the Centre, states, and experts over the past 3 months. The PM will reportedly preside over the chief secretaries’ conference this week and will chair the governing council meeting of Niti Aayog t...
KCR's Conundrum: TRS Chief Undecided on Attending Mamata's Meet, Focus on Formation of 'National Party'
The Telangana chief minister chaired a meeting with top leaders of the TRS at Pragathi Bhavan on Sunday, with poll strategist Prashant Kishor in attendance
Hate Speeches by Elected Representatives Warrant Stringent Action: Delhi HC
The judge said elected leaders in a democracy owe their responsibility not only to their electorate but also towards the society and nation as a whole and ultimately to the Constitution
Maha ATS Arrests Man from UP for Role in Recruitment of Terrorists
The accused, Inamul Haq, was already arrested by the Uttar Pradesh ATS in March this year for his alleged links with the Pakistanbased terror outfit LashkareTaiba (LeT) and radicalising youth. He was in jail in UP, the official said
Kolkata Police Summons Nupur Sharma Over Prophet Row
Trinamool Congress minority cell general secretary Abul Sohail has also lodged an FIR against Sharma at Contai police station over her remarks
The Business of Weather Forecasting is Heating Up in India And A Moody Monsoon Could be the Catalyst
Several private players are now entering the space that has been dominated by government-led India Meteorological Department
India Achieved New Milestones in 'gram Swaraj', Democratic Empowerment of Panchayats: PM Modi
In a letter to sarpanches (village heads) days after his government marked its eighth anniversary, Modi listed several issues on which he sought their support while appreciating their contribution in the last eight years.
GK Capsule: From Rajya Sabha Election to Sharp COVID-19 Spike, Here's all you Need to Know
A list of major news events from across the world.
US Lifts Pre-travel Covid Testing Requirement for Entrees, But Full Vaccination Must
The US has listed both Covaxin and Covishield for emergency use as per WHO guidelines.
'Even More Proud to Support Nupur Sharma': Dutch MP Geert Wilders After Receiving 'Hundreds of Death Threats'
Wilders, known for his far-right views on Islam and a host of other issues, has been tweeting in support of suspended BJP leader Nupur Sharma
India Sees Over 8,500 Covid-19 Cases, 4 Deaths in 24 Hours; Active Infections Above 44,500
The death toll climbed to 5,24,761 with four fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated
Prophet Remark: 60 Arrested for Violence in Bengal; Internet Shutdown in 2 Districts; BJP Demands Central Forces | Key Updates
Howrah was rocked by fresh violence on Saturday when clashes were reported from Panchla Bazaar area where several houses were torched. During the protests, agitators pelted police with stones. A BJP office was also vandalised by the mob
Decision Not to Conduct NEET PG Special Stray Round Counselling in Interest of Medical Education, Public Health: SC
A vacation bench of Justices M R Shah and Aniruddha Bose said there cannot be any compromise with the quality of medical education which will affect public health