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Trump proposes three debates with Harris; one confirmed

Former US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he had proposed three debates with his Democratic rival Kamala Harris on three separate TV networks.

Aug 9, 2024

J&K Assembly polls will be held at the earliest, says CEC

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar said on Friday that Assembly elections will be held in J&K at the earliest and dates would be announced after an overall review is taken when the commission returns to Delhi.

Aug 9, 2024

After floods, underground sounds scare people in Wayanad, Kozhikode and Palakkad

After floods, fear grips Wayanad, Palakkad, and Kozhikode when locals heard sounds coming from under the ground on Friday, though seismic experts have ruled out any cause for worry.

Aug 9, 2024

Md Yunus needs to address political turmoil first

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus leads Bangladesh's 17-member interim government, aiming to address political instability, economic recovery, and social tensions, and restore stability after PM Sheikh Hasina's resignation.

Aug 9, 2024

'After Bangladesh, it's time for India': Assam youth arrested for this social media post

A youth from Assam's Hailakandi district was arrested for a social media post claiming that India will soon face a situation similar to the unrest in Bangladesh, officials said on Friday.

Aug 9, 2024

Woman doctor found dead with injury marks at Kolkata hospital

A female doctor in the state-run R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital was found dead under mysterious circumstances on the premises here on Friday.

Aug 9, 2024

CPI-M refuses Bengal Govt's 'gun salute' offer for Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee

The CPI-M party has declined West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's offer of a gun salute for former Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, citing his simple lifestyle and refusal of state facilities after leaving office. The party and his family wish to respect his unassuming nature in his final journey.

Aug 9, 2024

Ready to work with interim govt in Bangladesh, says China

Citing that friendship between China and Bangladesh runs "long and deep", Beijing said on Friday that it "stands ready" to work with the newly formed interim government in Bangladesh to promote bilateral relations between the two countries.

Aug 9, 2024

'In the matter of liberty, every day counts', SC says granting bail to Manish Sisodia

Supreme Court grants bail to Manish Sisodia, former Delhi Deputy CM, in liquor policy case, citing violation of right to speedy trial.

Aug 9, 2024

Mamata congratulates Md Yunus for taking over as head of Bangladesh interim govt

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, on Friday congratulated Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus for taking over as the head of the Bangladesh interim government.

Aug 9, 2024

9th August: Nagasaki Remembers Atomic Bombing on 79th Anniversary

Japan marks 79th anniversary of Nagasaki atomic bombing, calling for nuclear weapon abolition. Ceremony honors 74,000 victims, urging peaceful solutions and disarmament

Aug 9, 2024

'Not even remote possibility of trial ending soon, Sisodia can't be kept in jail indefinitely': SC

The Supreme Court on Friday said that senior AAP leader and former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia cannot be kept behind bars for an unlimited period of time in the hope of a speedy completion of trial in the excise policy case.

Aug 9, 2024

AAP leaders upbeat after Manish Sisodia's bail, call it 'victory of truth'

A wave of jubilation swept through the ranks of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leadership as former Deputy Chief Minister and party leader Manish Sisodia was granted bail by the Supreme Court in the excise policy case on Friday.

Aug 9, 2024

Four terrorists chargesheeted for killing two non-locals in Srinagar

The National Investigation Agency on Thursday filed chargesheet against four terrorists including one Pak-based handler.

Aug 8, 2024

Election Commission reaches Srinagar, reviews preparations for Assembly polls in J&K

Political parties demand that Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir should be held before September 30-the deadline set by the Supreme Court.

Aug 8, 2024