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Danger looms

April 29, 2015 12:04 am

Removing sari from handlooms reservation act would ill serve weavers and a shared heritage.

Govt may include mechanised processes under handlooms

May 27, 2013 2:59 am

Proposal marks a change of policy followed since Independence.

Government orders judicial inquiry into Sualkuchi violence

April 01, 2013 3:12 pm

An inquiry has been ordered by additional DC and based on the report action would be taken.

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US judge refuses to block new DHS policy limiting Congress members’ access to ICE facilities

January 20, 2026 05:58 IST

The judge also concluded that the January 8 policy is a new agency action that isn't subject to her prior order in the plaintiffs' favour.

Over 2 lakh Pune voters opt for NOTA, outnumber votes for AAP and MNS

January 20, 2026 05:54 IST

The NOTA count surpassed the votes secured by political parties such as the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) and even independent candidates.

Former caregiver kills elderly woman in Kolkata, detained

January 20, 2026 05:50 IST

A 64-year-old woman died after she was allegedly assaulted by a former caregiver who returned to her house on Becharam Chatterjee Road with a motive of robbery on Monday, police said, adding that the accused has been detained. According to police, the victim has been identified as Anita Ghosh, a resident of Parnasree area in […]

UK mulls Australia-style ban on children using social media 

Updated: January 20, 2026 05:37 IST

Ministers will ‍visit ⁠Australia, ​which last month became the first countryto ⁠ban social mediafor ⁠children under 16, hoping to learn first-hand from their ‌approach, the statement said. 

Kin of Dalit woman who died after ‘attack’ stage protest, demand arrest of all accused

January 20, 2026 05:36 IST

Police: 4 suspects held; trying to persuade victim’s kin to claim body

Donald Trump says he will impose Greenland tariffs ‘100%’, EU warns it will defend sovereignty

Updated: January 20, 2026 05:18 IST

Trump told NBC News that the United States would impose a 10% tariff on “any and all goods” coming from the UK from 1 February, rising to 25% from 1 June, unless Washington reaches a deal to buy Greenland from Denmark.

4 boats overturn during race in Surat, no casualties

Updated: January 20, 2026 05:15 IST

A total of ten boats participated in the competition organised by the National Fighter Club of the coastal area in Surat. It has been held every year for the past 50 years, under Mahajan Samarak Samudra Hodi Spardha (Mahajan Memorial Sea boat competition).

Wipro down 8%; Reliance and ICICI Bank top drags

January 20, 2026 05:15 IST

All three reported a year-on-year (y-o-y) growth in their revenues in the December quarter.

Gold, silver prices surge to record highs on safe-haven demand

January 20, 2026 05:13 IST

As of mid-January, silver has delivered nearly 30 per cent returns, building on the momentum from 2025.

Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan among 38 to face US visa bond up to $15,000

January 20, 2026 05:30 IST

The US recently updated a list of countries whose citizens may be required to pay a visa bond for business and tourist travel, adding Bangladesh to the list.

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