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Tally for the infected districts this year reaches 83.

Bill looks at draining resources in holding multiple polls

Adrian Cummins has been a vocal opponent of the Government’s decision to increase the VAT rate for the hospitality sector from nine per cent to 13.5 per cent following a temporary cut in the rate.

The Congress-led Opposition may have thought that it could corner the BJP-led Central government on its pet topic of ‘Save the Constitution’ during the two-day discussion in Lok Sabha, but it was not...

Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated a one-day workshop focused on empowering women leaders in academia, aligned with the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047. The event emphasised the crucial role of women in shaping the future of higher education and leadership in India.

SACP first deputy general secretary Madala Masuku on the last day of the congress lamented the ANC’s decision to govern with the DA.

Tonnes of rubbish were engulfed by fire that could be seen across the city

Tonnes of scrap went up in flames and left ashes and melted plastic

Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana (PM-JAY), since its launch in 2018 has evolved into a game-changer scheme, playing an instrumental role in transforming the country’s health landscape.

Governor Fintiri proposed the law to the state House of Assembly on 9 December.

Human rights activist G. Haragopal warns of democracy's decline in India due to rising inequalities and systemic failures.

With every matter of human interaction or engagement in the public domain because of social media, it is imperative to have a new law of social media, said Attorney General of India (AGI) R. Venkataramani in Mangaluru on Sunday.

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The President of the ECOWAS Commission, Omar Touray, commended Nigeria for paying 100 per cent of its community levy for 2023 and substantial remittances for 2024, reflecting Nigeria's leadership and commitment under President Tinubu

The newsagents and souvenir shop on one of Manchester' city centre's busiest streets has been ordered to close by a court order

India appreciates Moldova's support during Operation Ganga, evacuating Indian citizens from Ukraine, leading to enhanced diplomatic relations.

The decision will particularly benefit people like single mothers and others who previously didn’t fit the criteria set up by the Ministry of the Interior.

Mangesh Venkatesh Nadkarni's trilingual edition of vachanas offers unique insight into Karnataka's literary and philosophical heritage.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 4th National Conference of Chief Secretaries in Delhi earlier today. The three-day Conference was held in Delhi from December 13 to 15.