Waqf properties are meant for the welfare of the community, be it for education, healthcare, or religious purposes.
The initiative of Jal Sahelis or water volunteers in Central India has won widespread appreciation in India. Several of them have received awards for their inspirational work.
Bangladesh leader Muhammad Yunus’ visit to China this week marks a critical moment in South Asian geopolitics.
The accidental inclusion of journalist Jeffrey Goldberg in a high-level online group chat involving top US officials has raised critical concerns about the handling of sensitive national security communications.
A high-level committee, under the chairmanship of Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah, has approved the projects for disaster recovery and reconstruction activities for Sikkim and strengthening of fire services in five states.
Punjab Labour Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond informed the Vidhan Sabha on Friday that the state government has a plan to include all MGNREGA workers under the Building and Other Construction Workers' (BOCW) Welfare Board.
The Uttar Pradesh government is accelerating the construction and development work related to the Navy Shaurya Museum in the state capital.
A galaxy of dignitaries, including the sitting judges, functionaries of the bar, and officials of the state and Central government were present at the oath ceremony.
Kolkata Fatafat results for March 28, 2025, are out! Check the winning numbers and experience the thrill of this fast-paced lottery game.
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited's Skill Development Centre (SDC) in Malda has marked a trans-formative achievement, empowering 102 unemployed youth by equipping them with valuable technical skills through rigorous three-month fitter training programmes.
Central Bank of India's Kolkata Zonal Office has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Coal India Limited (CIL) and its subsidiaries having its headquarters at Coal Bhavan, New Town, Rajarhat, Kolkata.
Amid ongoing protests by a section of tea workers in Darjeeling Hills, who have halted plucking of green leaves over pending bonus payments, labour minister Moloy Ghatak has stepped in to resolve the crisis. He has called for a meeting on 3 April in Siliguri to address the issue.
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), India's securities market regulator, recently amended its Intermediaries Regulations, provisions which came into force on 10 February 2025.
The Statesman, bidding a bye to Women’s History Month, hereby platforms the voices of women who felt that experiences and struggles, which are often overlooked due to their gender, can be enlightening.
Doctors share tips on summer healthcare
“Fascist” seems to have many, often imprecise, and sometimes downright contradictory uses. It’s also been rendered nearly meaningless, since being disfavored in historical hindsight and is now a common insult, casually flung at political opponents.
A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar, shaking Thailand and causing a deadly Bangkok building collapse, trapping dozens. Rescue efforts are underway.
A massive 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on Friday with an aftershock of 6.4 magnitude just 12 minutes later.
The Pakistan Foreign Office (PFO) has taken a serious note of a bipartisan bill introduced by US lawmakers in the House of Representatives seeking sanctions against the country's state officials, including the Army Chief, over alleged human rights violations.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has been awarded a medal commemorating the 80th anniversary of Victory Day by the Russian government on Thursday, Moscow's embassy in Pyongyang said.
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday approved the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme with a funding of Rs 22,919 crore to make India 'Atmanirbhar' in the electronics supply chain.
The combined impact on the exchequer on account of the increase in both Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief would be Rs 6,614.04 crore per annum.
Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) on Friday announced share inclusion in Nifty Next 50, Nifty 100, Nifty 500 and other key capital market indices.
The budgetary requirement for the Kharif season 2024 would be approximately Rs 37,216.15 crore. This is approximately Rs 13,000 crore more than the budgetary requirement for Rabi season 2024-25.
The event provided a useful stage for networking, co-production projects, and exploring ways to build the global outreach of Indian movies.
She wrote, “If you think this is acceptable, then watch the videos of your own mother, sister, or girlfriend. They have the same body as me.”
'Hum Aapke Bina' is a melody that stays with you long after you’ve heard it, filled with emotions that tug at your heartstrings.
Jackson Wang is back with a bang! His latest track, 'GBAD', is more than just a song—it’s a statement
The Eden Gardens pitch is once again under the scanner. This time, it's not the visiting teams complaining. Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have found themselves at odds with their own home ground early in the 2025 Indian Premier League season, reigniting a debate that has simmered for years.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is expected to make key decisions regarding the annual central contracts for men’s cricketers during a crucial meeting in Guwahati on Saturday.
Pat Cummins cut a composed figure despite Sunrisers Hyderabad’s five-wicket loss to Lucknow Super Giants in a high-scoring encounter in Match 7 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.
Former ITTF Youth World No. 1 (U-17) Payas Jain produced the biggest upset of the opening day at the WTT Star Contender Chennai 2025, knocking out Commonwealth Games and Asian Games medallist Sathiyan Gnanasekaran in the Men’s Singles Round of 64.
India is undergoing a period of rapid economic transformation, yet financial literacy among its youth remains alarmingly low.
Language activists and education experts in Karnataka are staunchly opposing the three language formula — and Hindi, which has resulted in 90,000 students failing in the SSLC examinations and thus losing a year.
The British Council, the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities, has announced the launch of a research and publication section at its Kolkata library.
Students across India will have a new multidisciplinary institution as Nayanta University prepares to begin its academic journey in August 2025.
The CCEA has approved Central support of Rs 3,652.56 crore to Bihar for the completion of the project by March, 2029 with an estimated cost of Rs 6,282.32 crore, a government statement said.
The event provided a useful stage for networking, co-production projects, and exploring ways to build the global outreach of Indian movies.
The Eden Gardens pitch is once again under the scanner. This time, it's not the visiting teams complaining. Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have found themselves at odds with their own home ground early in the 2025 Indian Premier League season, reigniting a debate that has simmered for years.
No untoward incident involving any Indian citizen has been reported so far in Thailand, the Indian Embassy in Bangkok said on Friday after a powerful earthquake struck the Southeast Asian nation.
The body of another policeman was spotted on Friday by a drone near the spot of yesterday’s fierce gunfight in the far-flung forest area of the Kathua district, taking the death toll of the police personnel to four.
She wrote, “If you think this is acceptable, then watch the videos of your own mother, sister, or girlfriend. They have the same body as me.”
'Hum Aapke Bina' is a melody that stays with you long after you’ve heard it, filled with emotions that tug at your heartstrings.
The Punjab government on Friday told the Supreme Court that it has cleared the protesting farmers from the Shambhu and Khanauri borders near Haryana and farmers' leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who was on fast-unto-death, has also broken his fast.
Bilateral trade between India and the US is likely to be signed by the end of the year, NITI Aayog member Arvind Virmani said on Friday.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is expected to make key decisions regarding the annual central contracts for men’s cricketers during a crucial meeting in Guwahati on Saturday.
