There was a time when politics occupied a defined place in human life. It was an important part of society, certainly, but it was only one among many concerns. Family, friendship, religion, art, literature, science, work, recreation, and personal aspirations all had their own spaces in the human experience.
Both at the level of the government and several non - government organizations, the importance of natural farming has been increasingly emphasized in recent years in the context of integrating sustainable rural livelihoods with improved climate resilience and protection of the environment.
The latest gathering of opposition parties in New Delhi offered a reminder that the central challenge before India's non-BJP political forces is no longer one of arithmetic. It is one of credibility.
A year after the Air India crash in Ahmedabad, attention is once again turning to what caused one of India's worst aviation disasters.
The youngster recently came into spotlight after he identified major security vulnerabilities in the Online Submission of Marks (OSM) portal of the Central Board of Secondary Education.
HAL said TEC Aero Devices was removed from its approved suppliers’ list for three years after the audit findings and internal review.
Delhi Fire Services sources said the blaze may have started near the ground-floor staircase, while investigators found sealed windows and no emergency exit.
The Liangmai Naga Council said families were yet to identify the bodies and had not received official information on where the remains were found.
In a sharp swipe at the previous regime, finance minister Dr Swapan Dasgupta on Thursday asserted that the state's first BJP government would prepare its budget through direct consultation with people and stakeholders rather than "on a treadmill".
Soon after assuming charge as minister for public health engineering and labour, Serampore MLA Bhaskar Bhattacharya outlined his policy priorities, stressing service to the common people.
The TMC second-in-command acted as per the Calcutta High Court's order which had earlier directed him to cooperate with the investigation and abide by CID's summons before 6 pm on Thursday.
In the video that has now gone viral, Jahangir was seen being escorted by police personnel on the streets. While Jahangir who has earlier described himself as Falta's 'Pushpa' was seen in white polo tees and shorts, the uniformed cops were armed and wearing helmets.
Fine Touch has organized a group art exhibition KALABIMB–26. The 9th edition of the prestigious national art exhibition, it has brought together an inspiring collection of paintings, sculptures, photography, and mixed-media artworks by 25 distinguished artists from across India and beyond.
Madhya Pradesh Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Hemant Khandelwal (61) is a seasoned politician with almost 20 years of experience at all levels of politics.
The first signs of the developing global Super El Niño are no longer confined to satellite maps over the Pacific Ocean.
Having witnessed numerous highs and lows over a political career spanning more than two decades, Arjun Singh has emerged as one of the most influential figures in the Barrackpore industrial belt.
Both the deaths are being tied to academic pressure, with education experts demanding stronger mental health support for families and youngsters.
According to officials, the central agency brought back Garg to India in coordination with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and Haryana Police.
One in 70 people on Earth has been forced from their home. Wars in Sudan, Syria, Ukraine, and Gaza have kept millions displaced for years. In 2025, a record 14.7 million returned home. Many came back to rubble.
The 94-member jatha had departed on June 9 from the historic Gurdwara Chhevi Patshahi in Kurukshetra to participate in the Shaheedi Gurpurab commemorations of Guru Arjan Dev Ji in Pakistan.
At the event, Ghanshyam Prasad, Chairperson, Central Electricity Authority (CEA), highlighted India's remarkable renewable energy growth trajectory and the need for balanced policy frameworks that support both consumers and discoms.
The Finance Ministry notification covers E22, E25, E27 and E30 fuel variants, provided they follow BIS specifications and composition rules.
Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran on Wednesday said India continues to be a bright spot in the global economy despite geopolitical uncertainties, offering strong growth and a very large market.
Mark Zuckerberg, Founder and CEO, Meta, said the collaboration would help expand Meta’s AI infrastructure while strengthening its investment in India.
The comedian who called a coercion joke "Peak Gurgaon content," edited it, uploaded it for engagement, and apologised only after the internet forced his hand has now deactivated his account.
From "directionless fury" to Deputy Chief Minister, Pawan Kalyan once stood at a crossroads where a gun felt like the only answer. At 17, it was Chiranjeevi's quiet plea pulled him back from the edge.
She was not born dangerous. She was made that way. And the man who made her is smiling in the teaser like he has no idea what he has created.
Bridgerton has always sold fantasy. Yerin Ha sold something harder to find. She sold truth inside a fantasy, and that is what makes Season 4 impossible to dismiss.
FIFA World Cup 2026 begins on June 12 with a record 48 teams and 104 matches. Check the complete IST schedule, group-stage fixtures, TV channels, live streaming details, tournament format and how to watch in India.
India all-rounder Hardik Pandya has reportedly been ruled out of the three-match ODI series against Afghanistan after suffering a last-minute injury setback despite receiving fitness clearance from the BCCI's Centre of Excellence.
Harry Kane's cricket-themed social media post has gone viral, with fans linking his "Always ready if needed" message to the ongoing Ben Stokes controversy and speculation surrounding England's Test captaincy.
Hyderabad will host the second season of the Archery Premier League from October 8-18, featuring six franchises, Olympic champions, world champions and top Indian archers including Deepika Kumari, Atanu Das and Ojas Deotale.
The novel draws inspiration from the emotional impact of the Pahalgam terror attack
In a significant reform aimed at making the examination system more equitable, the Punjab government has decided to discontinue the practice of using a student's date of birth as a tie-breaker in board examination merit rankings. Students securing identical marks in Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) examinations will now be awarded the same rank.
For years, thousands of schoolgirls across West Bengal looked forward to receiving bicycles under the Sabooj Sathi scheme introduced by former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, a programme aimed at helping students commute to school and continue their education.
The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) has launched its Official JoSAA Counselling Helpdesk 2026 to support JEE Advanced-qualified candidates during the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) counselling process.
T. Veena (Veena Vijayan), daughter of former Kerala Chief Minister and current Leader of the Opposition, Pinarayi Vijayan, has sought a postponement of the ED questioning scheduled for Friday in connection with the Cochin Minerals and Rutile Ltd (CMRL) monthly pay-off case.
While the Samajwadi Party (SP) is yet to officially announce its candidates for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, the party leadership has begun hinting at potential candidates.
The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday strengthened its position in the Rajya Sabha after securing all three Upper House seats from Madhya Pradesh and all four seats from Gujarat, with candidates in both states being elected unopposed amid a controversy over the rejection of senior Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan's nomination from Madhya Pradesh.
In a sharp swipe at the previous regime, finance minister Dr Swapan Dasgupta on Thursday asserted that the state's first BJP government would prepare its budget through direct consultation with people and stakeholders rather than "on a treadmill".
Soon after assuming charge as minister for public health engineering and labour, Serampore MLA Bhaskar Bhattacharya outlined his policy priorities, stressing service to the common people.
A high-level delegation from the Rajasthan Urban Drinking Water, Sewerage and Infrastructure Corporation Limited (RUIDP), Jaipur, lauded Odisha's innovative urban development initiatives after undertaking a study tour of the state under an Asian Development Bank (ADB)-supported Exposure Visit programme.
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Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership on the farmer welfare initiatives, stating that the welfare of food providers has advanced over the past 12 years, driven by a spirit of service and empathy.
Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma on Thursday chaired a meeting with concerned officials to review the ongoing preparations for the 39 Jan Kalyan Shivirs to be held across national capital to mark 12 years of good governance and welfare of the poor under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership.
The TMC second-in-command acted as per the Calcutta High Court's order which had earlier directed him to cooperate with the investigation and abide by CID's summons before 6 pm on Thursday.
