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In a dramatic return to the street politics that once defined her rise, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday launched a dharna in central Kolkata against large-scale deletions in the state's voter rolls.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation on Friday issued the aerodrome licence to the Noida International Airport in Jewar, marking a key step towards the commencement of flight operations, officials said.

The United States has eached out to India to purchase Russian oil currently sitting in floating storage in southern Asia as part of a short-term effort to ease pressure on global oil markets, US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said.

Satellite images, expert analysis, a US official and public information released by the US and Israeli militaries suggest an explosion that killed scores of Iranian students at a school was likely caused by US airstrikes.

Ophir Falk, the foreign policy adviser to Benjamin Netanyahu, said Israel and the US do not want an endless war with Iran.

The United States is pressing Sri Lanka's government not to repatriate the survivors from the Iranian warship it sank this week, as well as the crew of a second Iranian ship that is in Sri Lankan custody, according to reports.

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has busted an international drug trafficking network operating between Nepal, India and Sri Lanka, seizing narcotics worth around Rs 10 crore and arresting five people.

The Rajasthan assembly, on Wednesday, passed a divisive bill that would regulate property transfers in communally sensitive regions.

UPSC CSE Final Result Top Ranks 2025: A total of 958 candidates have qualified for the 1087 posts of IAS (Indian Administrative Service), IPS (Indian Police Service), and IFS (Indian Foreign Service) and other services posts.

Asteroid 2024 YR4 was discovered in late 2024 by the Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System station in Chile, a NASA-funded project.

The sources said Iran asked India to ake in its ship IRIS Lavan and the request was approved on Sunday.

Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's official account is still active even after joint US-Israeli airstrikes hit Tehran and killed him on February 28.

Security restrictions in Kashmir are being eased from tomorrow after week-long curbs were imposed to prevent protests over the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei

A Class 10 student allegedly punched a teacher at a government school in Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh, after a heated argument. The incident, captured on video, has gone viral and prompted an official inquiry by the education department.

Limbo skating is a sport typically performed on roller skates.

The post further stated that the engineer currently earns around Rs 2.5 lakh annually and is often worried, wondering if he will be able to succeed in the field of coding.

US President Donald Trump on Friday demanded Iran's unconditional surrender as the only acceptable outcome to end hostilities, while promising to help rebuild the country's economy if Tehran complied and installed new leadership.

But I have a question for you: I just want to know how the protests you are holding where you live, disturbing things in your area, are going to benefit you? Shilpa Chaudhary asked protesters in India.

UPSC 2025 Topper List: Kota's Anuj Agnihotri, a doctor by profession, has secured All India Rank (AIR) 1 in the prestigious examination. Rajeshwari Suve M and Akanksha Dhull have secured the second and third ranks, respectively.

A typical Tabata workout consists of 8 rounds of 20 seconds of maximum effort exercise followed by 10 seconds of rest. This totals 4 minutes per exercise.

A 26-year-old assistant professor in Bhopal died after suddenly collapsing during a Holi celebration with his students in the Ashbagh area.

The Reserve Bank of India on Friday released draft guidelines for a compensation scheme aimed at protecting customers from digital fraud, offering coverage for up to 85% of the lost amount or a maximum of 25,000 rupees ($271.98).

UPSC Topppers 2025: Despite working in the fields, Anita's mother ensured that she could continue her studies. She also provided financial support and helped send her to Delhi for further education.

Ballistic missile technology is crazy good. To try to stop an incoming ballistic missile is crazier, like hitting a bullet with a bullet.

NASA has shared a time-lapse video of a total lunar eclipse captured over the facility where its moon rockets are built, marking a rare celestial event that won't return to the Americas until 2029.

UPSC CSE Toppers: Explaining his decision to shift from medicine to civil services, he shared that he wanted to create a larger impact through administrative work.

The rising geopolitical tensions between US-Israel and Iran are beginning to ripple through India's agricultural export economy, with the basmati rice trade emerging as one of the earliest casualties.

Reacting to the post, many social media users expressed sympathy and concern.

Lifestyle coach Luke Coutinho explains why stress and nervous system health may play a bigger role in belly fat than most people realise

Sattu sharbat and whey protein are widely used protein supplementation methods. To determine which is healthier and more effective, examining their distinct nutrient profiles and assessing your health goals can help.

A closer look at the staff uniforms in the video identifies the restaurant as Ahmed Nada (Haty Ahmed Nada), a popular Egyptian chain known for its grills, trays and tajines.

UPSC CSE 2025 Result: A total of 958 candidates have been recommended for appointment to the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), Indian Police Service (IPS), and Central Services in Group 'A' and Group 'B'.

Char Dham Yatra 2026 Registration: Online registration for the Char Dham Yatra 2026 has started through the Uttarakhand government portal and mobile app.

Obesity is not just a metabolic condition. It may also trigger frequent headaches and migraines.

Adani Total Gas Ltd (ATGL) has not raised prices of CNG and piped cooking gas supplied to households, even as it has imposed supply curbs on some large industrial consumers.

In March 2025, the country released video footage of what it claimed was its largest underground facility. The location was not revealed.

The interviews for candidates began in January 2026, and were conducted at the UPSC headquarters in New Delhi.

Mojtaba Khamenei has never held an official government position, but he is believed to have close ties with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

Israel's Blue Sparrow missile played a decisive role in targeting multiple sites in Iran, including the compound where Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei was assassinated.

ICE operations across the nation have roiled communities, separated families and created a culture of fear.

The US Senate passed a bill in 2022 to move to permanent daylight saving time. A similar House bill hasn't been brought to a vote.

A new study published by the Environmental Working Group highlights that your food choices may be increasing the pesticide levels in your blood. Here is how this is happening and why you need to implement practical tips to be safe.

If 174 cities have been bombed across the country, where do you go? When a cruise missile slams into concrete within hearing distance, what is your first thought?

Nitish Kumar, who served as Bihar's longest-tenured Chief Minister for over two decades, filed his nomination for the Rajya Sabha elections on Thursday.

Denied medical leave to rest after a piles surgery, a frustrated loco pilot in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow division pulled down his pants to show unhealed wounds to a senior officer.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, while presenting his 17th State Budget, has sparked a wide debate after announcing that the government is considering a ban on social media access for children under the age of 16.

Iran showed little urgency to reach a deal with the United States, and that forced America's hand to launch a war on Tehran, US President Donald Trump has claimed.

For thousands of tuberculosis patients in Madhya Pradesh, the fight against a deadly disease has quietly turned into a battle against hunger.

In the fertile belt along the Narmada River, where rows of lush banana plantations stretch across the landscape, farmers usually look forward to the months leading up to Ramadan.

IIT Guwahati GATE 2026 Result: The GATE 2026 result is likely to be released soon on the official GOAPS portal of IIT Guwahati. Check the result date and download link here.