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The beginning of the social system is rooted in political contingencies and economic circumstances, not ideas of purity, pollution or racial differences

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Bangladesh has diplomatic missions in Mumbai and Chennai as well, where the visa services remained operative

Plants cant only detect vibrations in their environment, they can also alter their behaviour based on the information they receive

Fear, shame, social pressure Sinno on why she took long to report and write the story of sexual abuse by her stepfather

Cases will be booked under AP Gaming Act and Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act against those who organise roosterfights, says NTR District Collector

The firms had qualified for the AI Impact Summits which sought submissions from AI firms that could lead real-world impact

In separate letters, Mr. Pradhan emphasised on adoption of a mechanised coal transportation system along with advanced dust suppression measures

The Japanese author, who will be at The Hindu Lit for Life 2026, talks about portraying heavy themes delicately and finding salvation in the works of great writers of the past

Babulal Marandi demanded that the Jharkhand government should reconsider the declared rules, otherwise, the BJP will take the matter to the peoples court in every village

The 13th edition of the literature festival on January 17-18 will feature Banu Mushtaq, Kiran Desai, Perumal Murugan and a host of other writers, artists and thinkers

A caste panchayat in Rajasthans Jalore district banned womens access to smartphones, revoking the ban when faced with outrage. While the village heads said it was the women who demanded it because the children overused them, some women say its about control, finds Alisha Dutta

Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla interacted with them before their departure to work in nursing, hospitality, manufacturing, and other sectors

Doctors point out that elevated blood pressure is no longer uncommon in younger age groups and often goes undetected.

In his essays, Gopalkrishna Gandhi continues his ethical and intellectual inquiry about Indias past, present and future

The letter was a reply to a letter the Russia President sent earlier

A relative can appear in the hearing on behalf of the elector, a notice by the CEOs office said

He had never spoken to Mr. Khalid in the five years he spent at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Mr. Imams counsel said on his behalf

Greater Chennai City Police Commissioner A. Arun said there were 105 murder cases each, reported in 2023 and 2024. In 2025, only 93 murder cases were registered

Mr. Starmer had said he stood with Denmark in its defence of Greenland, saying no one else should determine the future of the vast territory

The 31 UN-related agencies include the UN's population agency and the UN treaty that establishes international climate negotiations

The matter has also been reported to CM Mamata and the Union Home Ministry

Information on colleges, admissions, scholarships, events, MoUs, and more

GSDP share is a meaningful indicator of the accrual of central taxes at the State level

Union Home Minister directs security agencies to ensure the goal of terror-free Jammu and Kashmir is achieved at the earliest

The CDSCO guidelines should not regress into a pay and pass scheme

Internet access and telephone lines in Iran cut out after demonstrators join protest called by exiled crown prince

The Supreme Court should protect the environment by disciplining the state back into regulation

In Thottiapatti near Madurai, a hub for buying and rearing jallikattu bulls, economy is built around native breeds

The myth ofSonagachithat was in my mindno longer exists.Now it is the place of the women who have offered me tea, welcomed me into their homes,andsharedtearsand laughter withme.

The three were suspended for allegedly working to defeat the partys candidates in three wards of the Corporation in the recently held local body elections

Indias cricket is being held hostage to political compulsions