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Wreckage of trains a day after the collision between the Kanchanjunga Express and a goods train, near Rangapani railway station, Tuesday, June 18, 2024. At least nine people died and several others injured in the accident, according to officials. (PTI Photo)

AA Edit | Negligence of safety rules led to WB train accident

Criminal negligence in following basic safety protocols highlights systemic failures in India's railway operations

19 Jun 2024 12:05 AM IST

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra addresses a public meeting, in Rae Bareli, Uttar Pradesh, Tuesday, June 11, 2024. (PTI Photo)

AA Edit | Priyanka enters the fray

Congress's decision sparks debate on dynastic politics and strategic nomination choices

19 Jun 2024 12:02 AM IST

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (C) applauds next to Swiss Federal President Viola Amherd (L) and Ukraine Head of the presidential Office of Ukraine Andriy Yermak during a plenary session at the Summit on peace in Ukraine, at the luxury Burgenstock resort, near Lucerne, on June 16, 2024. The two-day gathering brings together Ukrainian President and more than 50 other heads of state and government, to try to work out a way towards a peace process for Ukraine -- albeit without Russia. (Photo by ALESSANDRO DELLA VALLE / POOL / AFP)

AA Edit | No Ukraine talks sans Russia

Mr Zelenskyy shows the world that his country is prepared to look for a peaceful settlement after having suffered an...

18 Jun 2024 1:07 AM IST

Students stage a protest outside the Ministry of Education over the alleged irregularities in NEET 2024 results, in New Delhi, Friday, June 14, 2024. (PTI Photo/Kamal Kishore)

AA Edit | Thorough probe vital on NEET; overhaul if needed

The Supreme Court had said in so any words that the sanctity of the examination has already been compromised.

18 Jun 2024 1:03 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets party workers upon his arrival for a meeting at the party headquarters as the party leads in the Lok Sabha elections amid the counting of votes, in New Delhi, Tuesday, June 4, 2024. (PTI Photo/Manvender Vashist Lav)

Aakar Patel | Modi 3.0 govt looks much like Modi 2.0: Just like old...

For the first time in his career, the Prime Minister is leading a minority government

18 Jun 2024 12:55 AM IST

To foster responsible citizenship and a mature democracy, Indian schools must embrace open discussions and encourage independent thinking among students. (Image: katemangostar on Freepik)

Devi Kar | Encourage kids to think, raise questions: Vital for...

Exploring the essential role of open discussion and independent thinking in schools amid global and national political...

17 Jun 2024 12:15 AM IST

NCP chief Sharad Pawar, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan during a joint press conference, in Mumbai, Saturday, June 15, 2024. (PTI Photo/Shashank Parade)

DC Edit | Maha Opposition closes ranks

Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi's united front in the Assembly elections poses a significant challenge to the ruling BJP-led...

17 Jun 2024 12:05 AM IST

Pope Francis greets Indias Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he arrives to a G7 Working Session with Outreach Countries and International Countries during the G7 Summit in Savelletri Di Fasano, Italy on Friday, June 14, 2024.AP/PTI

AA Edit | A lot of gains for India and Ukraine at G-7 Italy meet

Prime Minister Narendra Modi strengthens India's global partnerships and diplomacy at the G7 summit, amid geopolitical...

17 Jun 2024 12:05 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina during a meeting after his swearing-in ceremony, in New Delhi, Sunday, June 9, 2024. (PTI Photo)

Debotri Dhar | Time to steer Delhi-Dhaka ties out of troubled waters

Navigating Geopolitics: India-Bangladesh Relations and the Power of Symbolism

17 Jun 2024 12:05 AM IST

Chinas ascent in the legacy chip market: Insights into production capabilities and global market influence. (PTI File Image)

Manish Tewari | China' looming legacy chip and some ideas for India

Navigating the Global Semiconductor Landscape: Legacy Chips and China's Ascendance

16 Jun 2024 1:48 AM IST

Pradeep S. Mehta and Mehak Sharma | Surats industrial renaissance is a model for Indias economic growth

Pradeep S. Mehta and Mehak Sharma | Surat's industrial renaissance is...

Surat's Industrial Boom: A Key to Unlocking India's Economic Potential

16 Jun 2024 1:36 AM IST

Reviving old comforts: Cotton wool sachets and boiled sweets could make a comeback to soothe passengers during takeoff and landing. (Image: Freepik)

Rupa Gulab | Up in the air and down in the dumps

The lost joys of air travel with essential comforts and the unpalatable reality of inflight meals and turbulence in the...

16 Jun 2024 1:28 AM IST