KOLKATA/RAMPURHAT: Sunali Khatun, the pregnant Birbhum woman who was banished to Bangladesh as an illegal immigrant and forced to spend six months in a jail, gave birth to a son on Monday at a state-run hospital in Bengal. “For us, this is nothing short of a miracle. The child was born healthy despite Sunali being…
NEW DELHI/ MUMBAI: Indian stock market indices were in the red on Monday, while the rupee extended its weakness against the US dollar, amid concerns over American President Donald Trump’s fresh comments over tariffs.The bellwether BSE sensex closed 0.4% or 332 points lower at 85,440 points, while NSE closed 0.3% lower at 26,250. The sensex…
US campus antisemitism bills explained (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File) Walking across a college campus should be safe for any student. But it is not the case for many students in the US. Harassment in classrooms, exclusion from student groups, and subtle bias in events have made college a challenge for some, not only affecting their…
CM Yogi Adityanath meets PM Modi, JP Nadda and Amit Shah LUCKNOW: Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath met PM Narendra Modi and BJP brass in New Delhi on Monday amid buzz over the recently concluded SIR of electoral rolls and the much-anticipated reshuffle of the state cabinet.An official said Yogi discussed the SIR exercise, in…
BENGALURU: For much of 2025, artificial intelligence did not enter people’s lives through dramatic product launches or viral demos. Instead, it slipped in quietly, taking over small, repetitive tasks that many users barely noticed. What began as casual experimentation with chatbots has, for many, evolved into a set of everyday tools that now handle remembering,…
Syracuse University injects $2B into Central NY economy through R1 research and student spending. (Getty Images) Syracuse University (SU) contributes nearly $2 billion to Central New York’s economy each year, according to a report commissioned by the university. The study, conducted by global consulting firm Lightcast, examined SU’s impact during the 2023-2024 academic year and…
NEW DELHI: Amid a tightening security environment shaped by a militarily assertive China and a volatile Pakistan, the defence ministry has cleared military modernisation projects worth nearly Rs 79,000 crore, marking one of the most consequential procurement approvals in recent years. The clearances were accorded by the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) chaired by defence minister…
NEW DELHI: Crude oil prices are expected to soften significantly in 2026 and may touch $50 per barrel by June, an analysis by SBI Research showed on Monday. The deceleration is likely to be faster which could have a positive impact on inflation and growth, it added.The report said that the US Energy Information Administration…
EMRS ESSE 2025 Tier 1 answer key and response sheet released on NESTS website EMRS Tier 1 Answer Key: National Education Society for Tribal Students has released the EMRS Answer Key 2025-26 for the EMRS Staff Selection Exam ESSE 2025 on January 5, 2026.Candidates who appeared in the Tier 1 examination can now check their…
NEW DELHI: Drug makers and medical device firms facing minor regulatory violations can now avoid criminal prosecution and lengthy court battles, with the government rolling out a formal mechanism to settle eligible cases outside courts.The framework, laid out in the Drugs and Cosmetics (Compounding of Offences) Rules, 2025, allows certain offences under the Drugs and…
