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CPI(M) Elects Mariam Alexander Baby as General Secretary at 24th Congress in Madurai

CPI(M) Elects Mariam Alexander Baby as General Secretary at 24th Congress in Madurai

M.A. Baby was elected as the General Secretary of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) at the party’s 24th All India Conference in Madurai on April 6, 2025. | Photo Credit: MOORTHY. G The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has chosen one of its most seasoned leaders in Kerala, Mariam Alexander Baby, as its new

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Global uncertainty, trade woes loom on FY26 growth outlook of Indian IT cos, say experts

New Delhi, Apr 7 (PTI) Rising global uncertainty and fear of slowdown in its biggest market, the US, is seen taking a toll on the Indian IT industry’s showing, with several analysts now warning that a possibly weak exit for the just-ended FY25 may be followed by an “unexciting guidance” or outlook pullbacks for FY26

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Bengaluru’s summer camps offer children a creative escape

Bengaluru’s summer camps offer children a creative escape

Summer is here, bringing with it memories of childhoods spent under the scorching sun, playing on the streets, splashing in neighborhood ponds or pools, and gathering around board games on lazy afternoons. For many in Bengaluru, summer once meant a trip to their grandparents’ village or native towns, the joy of climbing mango trees, licking

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India’s first public health university on the cards

India’s first public health university on the cards

The proposal under consideration of the health ministry follows an expert group meeting held last month on the public health situation in India on the topic. Discussions on the topic of ‘advancing public health priorities, innovation, and global leadership’ focused on the urgent need for an ‘Indian public health university.’ The meeting was chaired by

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Spare the small fry, catch the big fish: India's mantra for digital competition

Spare the small fry, catch the big fish: India’s mantra for digital competition

The draft bill had proposed bringing nine types of digital businesses under its ambit, if these businesses crossed certain thresholds of financial strength and market reach. Now, the list of businesses may be trimmed, and the thresholds raised so the smaller companies can breathe easier, the people cited above said on the condition of anonymity.

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Insurance laws bill set for monsoon session, proposes 100% FDI, composite licenses and sweeping reforms

Insurance laws bill set for monsoon session, proposes 100% FDI, composite licenses and sweeping reforms

The bill, originally slated for the recently concluded budget session, was delayed as the finance ministry sought to add provisions on 100% foreign direct investment (FDI) and ease of operational considerations for foreign investors, requiring fresh vetting by the law ministry before being sent for cabinet and legislative approval. “The government could have considered an

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After Waqf Act, BJP is eyeing land belonging to other religious groups, including Hindu temples: Opposition

After Waqf Act, BJP is eyeing land belonging to other religious groups, including Hindu temples: Opposition

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray express concerns over BJP’s intentions with Waqf Amendment Act, targeting land of various religious communities. File | Photo Credit: ANI A day after President Droupadi Murmu gave her assent to the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, Opposition parties and organisations representing the Muslim community have raised serious concerns about the

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Ram Navami processions sweep Bengal; Trinamool competes with BJP in organising processions

Ram Navami processions sweep Bengal; Trinamool competes with BJP in organising processions

People take part in a religious procession on the occasion of Ram Navami, in Siliguri, West Bengal, April 6, 2025 | Photo Credit: PTI Ram Navami processions were organised across the length and breadth of West Bengal with heightened aggression on Sunday (April 6, 2025) and at certain places leaders of the Trinamool Congress also

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