Kolkata, Nov 9 (IANS) Around 57 Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) colleges in West Bengal have moved the Calcutta High Court, challenging the state government’s decision to halt their admission process for failing to meet prescribed eligibility criteria.
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) India faces a funding gap of $6.5 trillion to achieve its target of Net Zero emissions by 2070, with international capital needing to find a way to fund 40 per cent of the gap at a minimum, according to a report compiled by Australian economist Nicki Hutley.
Rajkot, Nov 9 (IANS) Two families in Gujarat have been able to avoid substantial medical expenses through the 'Ayushman Bharat' scheme, which covered the cost of surgeries and treatment that they said would otherwise have forced them to borrow money at interest.
Sambhal, Nov 9 (IANS) A strong message marked Diwali celebrations at Shri Kalki Dham in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal district, where Acharya Pramod Krishnam, the head priest of the shrine, used 1,008 earthen lamps (diyas) to write, "Modi Kahin Nahi Jayenge" (Modi is going nowhere), delivering a pointed and sharp message to the Prime Minister's political opponents.
New Delhi/Washington, Nov 9 (IANS) With Democrats securing victory in the 2026 US midterm elections, New Delhi’s immediate diplomatic challenge is to steer clear of the intensifying political tussle between the White House and Congress. India must continue to command the confidence of the US President while retaining the trust of US lawmakers at Capitol Hill, a report has stated.
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) India and the European Union (EU) on Monday reviewed engagements towards the timely signing and implementation of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and agreed to continue work towards the conclusion of the Investment Protection Agreement and the Agreement on Geographical Indications, a joint press release said.
Mumbai, Nov 9 (IANS) A massive political storm has erupted in Maharashtra following serious allegations made by Shiv Sena leader Ramdas Kadam against NCP (Ajit Pawar faction) leader and state president Sunil Tatkare. Kadam on Monday demanded a high-level inquiry into whether Tatkare had any hand in the tragic plane crash that claimed the life of former Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar.
New Delhi/Kyiv, Nov 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday, during which he once again conveyed India's readiness to contribute to all efforts aimed at peaceful resolution of the conflict in the region.
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) The alleged intervention of foreign entities in Indian politics came into focus on Monday with the Congress daring a public debate on the false narrative and the BJP hinting at a Chinese link to the grand old party’s activities.
Patna, Nov 9 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Monday announced an ex gratia payment of Rs 4 lakh each to the families of two brothers killed after a car allegedly ran over a group of villagers in Bhojpur district on Diwali night.
