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Biden warns Xi against China supporting Russia in Ukraine
U.S. President Joe Biden spoke with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, via a video call on Friday, as Russia continued its attack on Ukraine. The call lasted just under two hours, as per the White House.
Divided duties mooted to douse Congress flames
A division of authority in the Congress, with Rahul Gandhi as the leader in the Lok Sabha and a person from outside the Gandhi family as president, could be a possible way out of the tussle in the party, as Ghulam Nabi Azad called on party president Sonia Gandhi on Friday.
Putin appears at big rally in Moscow as troops press attack in Ukraine
Vladimir Putin appeared at a huge flag-waving rally at a Moscow stadium on Friday and lavished praise on his troops fighting in Ukraine, three weeks into the invasion that has led to heavier-than-expected Russian losses on the battlefield and increasingly authoritarian rule at home.
Ground Zero | The death of a Bengal student activist and its political ripples
Telangana Education Commission recommends exclusive fee regulation commission for private schools to enhance quality and prevent burden on parents.
S. Jaishankar discusses trade, investment, and energy security with Omani counterpart during Indian Ocean Conference in Muscat.
Tamil Nadu government ministers stand firm against Hindi imposition and demand rightful share of funds.
Stampedes at religious events in India have caused hundreds of deaths over the years, highlighting safety concerns.
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat urges people to understand the organisation's goal of uniting Hindu society, emphasizing close contact over distance.
Madurai Reader’s Mail
Congress accused Himanta Biswa Sarma of indulging in an “atrocious smear campaign” against Gaurav Gogoi.
Historic one-day Assembly session in Kokrajhar symbolizes peace and integration, a major highlight of Chief Minister Sarma's tenure.
The debate on reservation in judicial appointments for diversity and representation in the Supreme Court and High Courts.
Boosting business confidence, India and U.S. aim to double commerce to $500 billion by 2030 through bilateral trade agreement.
Actors Vikrant Massey and Bhumi Pednekar advise students to focus on life skills, not just exams, during PM's Pariksha Pe Charcha.
Two Rajpura youths deported from the U.S. arrested for murder upon landing at Amritsar airport.
Fatal accident on Purvanchal Expressway in Barabanki; tempo-traveller collides with bus, leaving 4 dead and 6 injured.