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NATIONAL

‘Victory of truth, Indian diplomacy’, says former J&K DGP, hails US decision to designate TRF ‘terror outfit’

Jammu, July 18: As the US designated The Resistance Front (TRF) as a global terrorist organisation, former Jammu...

INTERNATIONAL

MoS Margherita meets Eswatini PM during visit to landlocked African nation

Mbabane, July 18: Union Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita on Friday met Prime Minister...

NATIONAL

PM Modi sounds poll bugle in Bihar, warns against ‘evil intentions’ of Opp

In Bengal, Modi says BJP only protector of Bengali ‘ashmita’; slams TMC’s infiltration politics PATNA/KOLKATA, July 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday sounded the poll bugle in Bihar, where...

NATIONAL

Modi’s remarks on Bengali ‘asmita’ pack of lies: TMC

KOLKATA, July 18: Dubbing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s statements during a rally in West Bengal’s Durgapur on Friday as a “pack of lies,” the TMC launched a scathing attack...

MEGHALAYA

Home Min Tynsong pushes for stronger MRSSA in state

By Our Reporter - 4 hours ago

MEGHALAYA

Bomb scare in city leads to seizure of cannabis

By Our Reporter - 4 hours ago

MEGHALAYA

KHADC to examine VPP complaint

By Our Reporter - 4 hours ago

MEGHALAYA

Govt directs unrecognised schools to register within 6 months or face closure

Agencies - 4 hours ago

MEGHALAYA

Assam polls likely to delay border talks

By Our Reporter - 4 hours ago

MEGHALAYA

Meghalaya, Assam panels to push for cleaner air in Byrnihat

By Our Reporter - 4 hours ago

SPORTS

Divya Deshmukh falters as all four Indians head to tiebreaks

New Delhi, July 18: India’s strong run at the FIDE Women’s World Cup in Batumi took a dramatic...

SPORTS

Srihari betters his ‘Best Indian Time’ to enter 200m freestyle SF

New Delhi, July 18: Swimmer Srihari Nataraj bettered his ‘Best Indian Time’ in the 200m freestyle to advance...

SPORTS

Conway powers NZ to 8-wicket win against Zimbabwe

Harare, July 18: New Zealand sealed a comfortable eight-wicket victory over Zimbabwe at the Harare Sports Club on...

SPORTS

Hatton chunters, curses his way into contention at the British Open

Portrush (Northern Ireland), July 18: He curses out loud, he slams his clubs, he castigates himself - and...

SALANTINI JANERA

W’nagaro me·chik saksako sipile den·a, den·gipa kate chakenga

U'IATTIMGIPAONI - July 19, 2025

SHILLONG: An·misilpilgipa a·sel ong·anio, mejalo Williamnagar-ni Samgong Gittimo saljrakjrakon...

SPORTS

Pak to host SA for ODI series ahead of Women’s WC

Agencies - July 19, 2025

Lahore, July 18: In preparation for the 2025 Women’s...

International

INTERNATIONAL

EU, UK impose new sanctions on Russia’s energy and spies

Agencies - July 19, 2025

INTERNATIONAL

US blacklists TRF; China pushes for anti-terror efforts

Agencies - July 19, 2025

INTERNATIONAL

Violence in Bangladesh: five dead, 160 arrested, curfew tightened

Agencies - July 19, 2025

INTERNATIONAL

Brazil’s ex-Prez Bolsonaro fitted with ankle monitor

Agencies - July 19, 2025

INTERNATIONAL

Christian leaders visit Gaza post Israeli strike on church

Agencies - July 19, 2025

Entertainment Buzz

Tiger Shroff surprises dad Jackie during Hunter S2 trailer launch

ENTERTAINMENT BUZZ

‘Meant for global domination’

ENTERTAINMENT BUZZ

Entertainment Buzz

ENTERTAINMENT BUZZ

84-year-old legendary film-maker Adoor Gopalakrishnan working on his 13th feature film

ENTERTAINMENT BUZZ

Yo Yo Honey Singh pays tribute to A R Rahman with special tattoo

ENTERTAINMENT BUZZ

Sara Ali Khan thanks audience for ‘accepting and loving Chumki’ from Metro…In Dino

ENTERTAINMENT BUZZ

Kelly Osbourne reacts to rumours of her dad Ozzy ‘dying’

ENTERTAINMENT BUZZ

Home Min Tynsong pushes for stronger MRSSA in state

MEGHALAYA July 19, 2025 0

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, July 18: Deputy Chief Minister Prestone...

Bomb scare in city leads to seizure of cannabis

MEGHALAYA July 19, 2025 0

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, July 18: An abandoned bag at...

KHADC to examine VPP complaint

MEGHALAYA July 19, 2025 0

Allegations of award of protected forest land to some...

Govt directs unrecognised schools to register within 6 months or face closure

MEGHALAYA July 19, 2025 0

SHILLONG, July 18: The state government has directed over...

Assam polls likely to delay border talks

MEGHALAYA July 19, 2025 0

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, July 18: The resolution of the...

Meghalaya, Assam panels to push for cleaner air in Byrnihat

MEGHALAYA July 19, 2025 0

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, July 18: The Meghalaya Assembly’s Environment...

Union MoS urges M’laya to leverage ‘Look NE’ for devp

MEGHALAYA July 19, 2025 0

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, July 18: Union Minister of State...

Honeymoon murder case: Property dealer out on bail

MEGHALAYA July 19, 2025 0

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, July 18: The court of First...

National

Modi’s remarks on Bengali ‘asmita’ pack of lies: TMC

7 hours ago 0

KOLKATA, July 18: Dubbing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s statements...

Bangladesh apprehends 34 Indian fishermen

6 hours ago 0

NEW DELHI, July 18: Bangladesh has apprehended 34 Indian...

ED arrests ex-Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel’s son in liquor scam case

8 hours ago 0

RAIPUR, July 18: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday...

Monsoon rains 9 per cent above normal but northeast, south India reel under shortfall

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NEW DELHI, July 18: India has received nine per...

Illegal liquor, narcotics & valuables seized in Haryana: Poll official

Chandigarh grenade blast: Second accused nabbed

Attack on army officers in MP: Loud music at deserted spot in night drew accused’s attention, say police

Following Sumi Borah’s arrest, more from Assamese film industry on police radar

BJP leader shot dead in Patna while resisting chain snatching bid

Assam Police makes another arrest in Rs 2,200 crore online trading scam

Woman shot dead in broad daylight at Haryana bus stand

RG Kar tragedy: Tension in pockets of West Bengal over BJP’s ‘Chakka Jam’ stir

Police submit 3,991-paged preliminary charge sheet, Darshan accused number 2

Editorial

What does CUET actually test?

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR July 19, 2025 0

Editor, A Master’s Degree or even Bachelor’s degree is considered...

Addressing substance abuse

EDITORIAL July 19, 2025 0

The DREAM project of the Police Department in collaboration...

Stunning Silence on the Mawpat Forest Plunder: Whither Pressure Groups

SPECIAL ARTICLE July 19, 2025 0

By Patricia Mukhim As a media person I am not...

An Archipelago’s tale

SPECIAL ARTICLE July 19, 2025 0

By Chiranjib Haldar When as tourists we disembark from a...

Useless showpiece for the common Man

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR July 18, 2025 0

Editor, I am writing to express my frustration and disappointment...

Sports

Sajid Nagi wins Meghalaya’s first international powerlifting medal

SPORTS July 19, 2025 0

Shillong, July 18: In a landmark achievement for Meghalaya...

How visitors grapple with interval curse in England

SPORTS July 19, 2025 0

Manchester, July 18: As India prepares for the fourth...

Root 120 away from becoming 2nd-highest Test run-getter

SPORTS July 19, 2025 0

Manchester, July 18: England’s star batter Joe Root is...

Bumrah should play both Tests: Kumble

SPORTS July 19, 2025 0

New Delhi, July 18: Former India head coach Anil...

Pant shouldn’t play as specialist batter: Shastri

SPORTS July 19, 2025 0

New Delhi, July 18: Amidst India sweating on Rishabh...

Features

Golden oyster mushroom unleashed invasive species – study shows it’s harming native fungi

Features July 18, 2025 0

Golden oyster mushrooms, with their sunny yellow caps and...

Yoga, tai chi, walking may help those suffering from insomnia

Features July 18, 2025 0

If you are suffering from insomnia, performing exercises such...

AI tool more accurate than cardiologists to spot hidden heart disease: Study

Features July 17, 2025 0

A newly developed artificial intelligence (AI) tool, that uses...

How a Maori lunar calendar might help track environmental change in Antarctica

Features July 17, 2025 0

Antarctica’s patterns of stark seasonal changes, with months of...

Here’s why early menopause raises risk of depression in some women

Features July 17, 2025 0

Severity of menopause symptoms and lack of emotional support...

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Diphu station gets Rajdhani Express stoppage

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Guwahati, July 18: A stoppage for the Dibrugarh-New Delhi-Dibrugarh...

ICMR awards 3 start-up grants worth over Rs 1 crore to RGU faculty members

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Guwahati, July 18: The Assam Royal Global University (RGU)...

Top Army officers brief Manipur Guv on security situation in state, NE region

NATIONAL July 17, 2025 0

Imphal, July 17: Top Army officers on Thursday briefed...

Rahul’s ‘reckless’ words emboldened encroachers: Himanta

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Guwahati, July 17: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma...

Eviction drive turns violent in Assam’s Goalpara, one dead in police firing

NATIONAL July 17, 2025 0

Guwahati, July 17: A government-led eviction drive in the...