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PM Modi has our full support: US State Department

The United States stands strong with India against terrorism and Prime Minister Narendra Modi 'has our full support', the State Department said underlining that Secretary of State Marco Rubio urges......

How Kerala Aims to Be India's First Poverty Free State

Despite facing financial constraints, Kerala has been able to invest in welfare schemes and targeted programmes. IMAGE: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan at the Left Democratic Front......

Maha govt declares Ganeshotsav as state festival, to 'bear expenses'

The over-a-century-old 'Sarvajanik Ganehotsav' was on Thursday officially declared as the ‘State Festival of Maharashtra', with the government asserting that it was committed to preserving and......

Red alert in many states as monsoon covers India; 2 killed U'khand

A cloudburst in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district early Sunday left two construction workers dead and seven missing as monsoon covered the entire country almost a week early than usual, bringing......

Did Pak assure US it would act against terrorists?

The United States reaffirmed its strong support for India's fight against terrorism and the bilateral strategic partnership during the visit of an Indian all-party parliamentary delegation last......

R Doraiswamy appointed MD & CEO of LIC

The government on Monday appointed R Doraiswamy as head of state-owned insurance behemoth Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC). Photograph: LIC/X The notification in this regard was issued......

Rice Output May Hit Record High Of 149m Tonnes

This would be due to early monsoon onset, abundant precipitation in the soil and the government's higher minimum support price (MSP) for farmers, the USDA said in its assessment. IMAGE: Women......

Public life likely to be hit as over 25 crore workers call 'Bharat Bandh' on Wednesday

More than 25 crore workers engaged in sectors ranging from banking, insurance, postal to coal mining, highway and construction are expected to go on a nationwide general strike on Wednesday,......

AI 171 Crash: Insurance Cost: $475 Million

'$125 million for the hull and the remaining of over $350 million for liability.' IMAGE: AI 171 was seen in flames after it crashed into a medical college complex in Ahmedabad minutes after......

Samantha, Janhvi's BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL Looks

The monsoon season ain't gonna stop our favourite celebs from dishing out their best looks. Namrata Thakker picks the stylish divas, who slayed it in the fashion department in June. Photograph:......

Athletics first, swimming last! LA 2028 unveil wild new schedule

In a notable departure from tradition, the LA28 schedule swaps the usual order of athletics and swimming competitions. Track and field events will open the Games in the first week, with swimming......

Club World Cup final: PSG, Chelsea set for battle royal

Paris St Germain, fresh off their maiden Champions League triumph last month, are chasing their first world title. IMAGE: Paris St Germain players pose for a team group picture before the Club......

Who'll succeed Marquez? AIFF begins hunt for new coach

Minimum of 10 to 15 years of coaching experience at the elite youth and senior level football has been listed as a basic requirement. IMAGE: India played eight matches under Manolo Marquez and......

Kabaddi player dies of rabies after rescuing puppy

IMAGE: Brijesh Solanki was a budding Kabaddi player and a Pro Kabaddi League hopeful. Photograph: BCCI A 22-year-old state-level kabaddi player, who was bitten by a puppy while he was rescuing......

'RCB responsible for stampede outside Chinnaswamy stadium'

IMAGE: Nearly 2.5 lakh fans thronged the area near the stadium after RCB announced a victory parade and a fan engagement programme at the stadium to celebrate the team's maiden IPL triumph.......