The political discourse in India took an unusual turn on Tuesday after Congress MP Shashi Tharoor publicly lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent speech, triggering sharp reactions from both his own party and the BJP. Tharoor’s remarks, which came just days after the NDA’s sweeping victory in the Bihar assembly elections, drew heavy criticism from

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As Delhi enters the harsh winter season, residents are confronting a mounting health crisis, not limited to respiratory illnesses alone. Physicians are raising alarms over the rising incidence of joint pain, particularly among individuals suffering from chronic arthritis, as the city experiences plunging temperatures compounded by thick smog and poor air quality. Across the National

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Nearly 5.67 lakh villages across India have now been declared Open Defecation Free (ODF) Plus, marking a 467% increase from around 1 lakh villages in 2022, according to data released by the Jal Shakti Ministry on World Toilet Day, November 19. Key Highlights: Urban Sanitation Progress: Complementary Initiatives: Since the launch of SBM in 2014, India has moved from merely eliminating open

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The Bombay High Court has ruled that repeated threats by a spouse to commit suicide constitute cruelty, granting divorce to a man who had been living separately from his wife for over a decade. A bench comprising Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice Gautam Ankhad passed the order last week, overturning a 2019 family court decision

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Dehradun: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday directed officials to fast-track the creation of Spiritual Economic Zones (SEZs) in the state’s two divisions, Garhwal and Kumaon. The move aims to preserve Uttarakhand’s spiritual, cultural, and natural heritage while promoting holistic development around major pilgrimage sites. Speaking at a high-level meeting at his residence, Dhami emphasized

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New Delhi: Afghanistan’s Minister of Industry and Commerce, Nooruddin Azizi, arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday for a five-day official visit, marking the second high-level delegation from the Taliban government to India in less than two months. This follows the visit of Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in October, which represented the highest-level engagement

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New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday expressed strong disapproval of the practice of Talaq-e-Hasan, hinting that it may move toward abolishing it. The top court described the practice as “grossly discriminatory” and questioned how such a custom could continue to exist in a civilised society, particularly in 2025. Talaq-e-Hasan is a form of triple

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Imphal: Normal life in the Imphal valley districts of Manipur was partially disrupted on Wednesday as a 24-hour strike was observed against the upcoming Sangai tourism festival. The bandh, called by the proscribed Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), saw several markets, business establishments, and educational institutions remain closed, while only a handful of vehicles were seen

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Panaji: In a bid to strengthen ties with the Gulf tourism market and enhance Goa’s global visibility, the Goa Tourism Department announced that it will organise a roadshow in Bahrain on November 23. The initiative aims to deepen engagement with travel trade partners, promote year-round tourism, and introduce Bahrain’s travel industry to the evolving landscape

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Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Hawk Force inspector Ashish Sharma, 26, was killed in a violent encounter with Maoists along the Madhya Pradesh–Chhattisgarh border on Wednesday. The incident occurred during a joint anti-Maoist operation involving forces from Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Maharashtra in a forested area of Balaghat. According to Pankaj Srivastava, Deputy Director General of Police

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