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‘Cancel special benefits of tribal women marrying non-tribals’: Tipra Motha MLA Ranjit Debbarma to National Commission for Scheduled TribesSubscriber Only
August 18, 2025 22:46 IST
In 2018, the Indigenous Peoples Front of Tripura (IPFT) – Tipraha faction had demanded a law scrapping the ST status of indigenous women marrying non-tribals.
TSF holds ‘sit-in-strike’ protest in Agartala, demanding immediate eviction of illegal immigrants from NESubscriber Only
August 18, 2025 22:02 IST
A TSF leader said they would continue their movement against illegal migrants if their demands were not met.
Citing BITS Pilani campus deaths, Goa MLA calls for stress management in syllabusSubscriber Only
August 18, 2025 21:17 IST
In a letter addressed to Sawant, who holds the education portfolio, the Independent MLA from Curtorim said he was profoundly concerned after four deaths were reported in the past nine months at the college campus.
BJP wields its Tamil card, calls V-P nomination for C P Radhakrishnan ‘a moment of pride’ for stateSubscriber Only
August 18, 2025 20:43 IST
As BJP seeks consensus behind its candidate, DMK rejects outreach, reminds it of Centre’s “slights” towards the state
Plea in SC seeks offices for Jharkhand public prosecutors, better facilities for victims and witnessesSubscriber Only
August 18, 2025 19:36 IST
On August 4, a Bench of Justices B.V. Nagarathna and K.V. Viswanathan was hearing a Special Leave Petition filed against a May order of the Jharkhand High Court, which had refused to issue directions for such infrastructure.
Watch | Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla meets PM Modi in Delhi
August 18, 2025 19:58 IST
As part of the historic Axiom-4 mission, Shukla became the second Indian to go to space 40 years after Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma and the first Indian to step aboard the ISS.
‘Important that border de-escalation continues’: Jaishankar holds talks with Chinese foreign minister
August 18, 2025 19:47 IST
Jaishankar said during his meet with Wang Yi that he expects discussions will contribute to a stable, forward looking relationship between India and China.
FASTag Annual Pass: 10 easy steps to activate your new toll pass on Rajmargyatra appSubscriber Only
August 18, 2025 19:00 IST
FASTag Annual Pass Activation Steps: The FASTag Annual Toll Pass is designed to ensure seamless, faster, convenient and efficient tolling experience across National Highways (NHs).
J-K village defence guard ‘thrashed’ after firing in air on Independence Day eve, constable suspendedSubscriber Only
August 18, 2025 18:35 IST
Sources said Balbir Singh had noticed some suspicious movement in his Pernote village ahead of Independence Day celebrations and fired two rounds into the air.
Draft textbook in Kerala says Subhas Chandra Bose ‘fled to Germany in fear of British’, govt says ‘historical mistake’Subscriber Only
August 19, 2025 04:46 IST
The controversial portion was seen in the teachers’ handbook for class four, prepared by the State Council of Educational Research and Training.
PM Modi thanks Putin for sharing insights on Alaska talks with Trump, reiterates call for peace in UkraineSubscriber Only
August 19, 2025 07:42 IST
The PMO said the two leaders also touched upon a number of issues of bilateral cooperation with a view to further strengthen the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership between India and Russia.
Indian Railways Round Trip Scheme: Here’s how to book train ticket via IRCTC Rail Connect App and avail 20% discountSubscriber Only
August 18, 2025 17:36 IST
IRCTC Round Trip Booking: Under Indian Railways' Festival Round Trip scheme, the passengers booking both onward and return journeys within the prescribed travel periods, will receive a rebate of 20 per cent on the base fare of return journey ticket only.
‘Is this a joke?’: Gauhati High Court on cement company being allotted 3,000 bighas in Assam’s tribal districtSubscriber Only
August 19, 2025 04:03 IST
‘3,000 bighas!... What is going on? 3,000 bighas allotted to a private company?... What kind of decision is this?,’ the Bench said last week
Kolkata Metro Yellow Line, set to be inaugurated today, likely to improve airport connectivitySubscriber Only
August 22, 2025 14:08 IST
Kolkata Metro Inauguration August 22: The much-awaited Kolkata Metro's Noapara to Jai Hind Bimanbandar stretch is set to be opened soon for the commercial operation.
Floods, sea-level rise among top effects of global warming forcing Indians out of their homes, finds survey
August 18, 2025 14:22 IST
36 per cent of respondents noted not receiving any warnings about extreme weather events
As Oppn skips Lok Sabha discussion on Shubhanshu Shukla’s space journey, Shashi Tharoor says: ‘Mission a symbol of India’s ambitions in human spaceflight’
August 18, 2025 13:45 IST
In a series of posts on X, the Congress leader elaborated on the significance of Shukla’s mission for India’s space program, particularly ISRO’s upcoming Gaganyaan mission.
MP Mohan Delkar’s death: Supreme Court upholds quashing of FIR against UT administrator Praful Patel, others
August 19, 2025 03:52 IST
Mohan Delkar, a seven-term MP from Dadra and Nagar Haveli, was found dead in a hotel room in Mumbai in 2021. Subsequently, an FIR was registered on charges of abetment to suicide.
Military cadets disabled during training: Supreme Court asks Centre if group medical insurance, one-time ex gratia payment can be consideredSubscriber Only
August 29, 2025 14:03 IST
In a suo motu case based on reports published in The Indian Express, the Supreme Court issued notice to the Centre and the armed forces.
Top News Headlines of August 18, 2025 | ‘You look fabulous in that suit’: Trump and Zelenskyy share light moment at White House
August 19, 2025 02:30 IST
Top News Headlines of August 18, 2025 | Zelenskyy’s attire was agreed upon in advance with US and European officials, after Trump had been displeased during Zelenskyy’s February visit when he wore his military uniform.
Parliament Monsoon Session: Parliament adjourned after Rajya Sabha passes Mines and Minerals Bill, Lok Sabha passes Bill to set up IIM Guwahati
August 25, 2025 12:01 IST
Parliament Monsoon Session Updates: While Opposition MPs in the Upper House sought a debate on the issue of SIR, Chair Ghanshyam Tiwari said nothing apart from the discussion on the Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill would go on record.
Heavy security deployed in Tripura’s Unakoti after meat, anonymous letter found inside mosqueSubscriber Only
August 18, 2025 09:37 IST
The local administration in Tripura's Unakoti has urged people to abstain from spreading rumours on social media.
DRG jawan killed, 3 injured in IED blast during anti-Naxal op in Chhattisgarh’s BijapurSubscriber Only
August 18, 2025 09:55 IST
Chhattisgarh IED Blast Today: This takes the number of security personnel killed by Naxals in Chhattisgarh this year to 20, as compared to 19 such deaths last year.
Hyderabad’s nightlife set to get a lot more lucrative, projected to be Rs 26,000-crore economy by 2031Subscriber Only
August 18, 2025 07:07 IST
Special nighttime zones, with their own governance model and policing, are being planned in the city. Safe and secure nightlife is what the state government is promising.
Family claims living patient taken for postmortem, creates ruckus in Bihar hospitalSubscriber Only
August 18, 2025 07:31 IST
According to authorities, two speeding motorcycles collided head-on near a petrol pump in Purnia on Saturday afternoon, severely injuring three men.
Madhya Pradesh bank robbers ‘used fake Aadhaar cards, posed as finance company employees’, arrestedSubscriber Only
August 18, 2025 07:34 IST
The arrested suspects have been identified as Rahees Lodhi, Sonu Burman, Hemraj, and Vikas Chakravarti.
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