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Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury occupied the centrestage in the tense Congress-TMC ties on Friday as he apologised to TMC MP Derek O'Brien for calling him a "foreigner" while alleging that Congress was facing problems in securing permission for public meetings during Rahul Gandhi's 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra', which is currently in West Bengal.

India's growing middle class and young travelers are making India the fifth largest source of tourism to the US. Indian tourists spend more than other international travelers and accounted for a significant share of the $173.9 billion spent by international tourists in the US.

All the Republic Day tableaux would be on display at the Red Fort till January 31

Amid strong speculation about the fall of Bihar's Grand Alliance government, JD(U) state president Umesh Kushwaha advised Congress on Friday to "do some introspection about its stand towards other constituents and sharing of seats".

The ASI team faced challenges while surveying the Gyanvapi mosque, including heat, humidity, suffocation in cellars, and disturbance caused by monkeys. The team worked in difficult weather conditions and used torches and reflectors in the cellars. The report also mentions challenges in storing equipment and the menace of monkeys.

BJP is poised to make a re-entry into the Nitish Kumar government through Bihar politics' revolving door by Monday, using the 2020 template of the JD(U) patriarch staying CM with two deputies from the saffron party. JD(U) MLAs and MPs will meet at CM's residence on Sunday and a new government may take shape the same evening or on Monday.

Fragments of 'idols' found in Gyanvapi complex may have been dumped by sculptors from rented shops before it was demolished, says mosque custodian. Hindu plaintiffs dispute Muslim claim, citing ASI's scientific survey report detailing recovered idols. AIM to study report and consult legal experts before deciding the next steps.

Delhi high court rejects Jaideep Singh Sengar's plea to suspend his 10-year prison sentence in connection with the death of the father of the Unnao rape victim. The court cites his period of custody, severity of offence, and public confidence in the judiciary.

Mr. Rio, an ally of the BJP, said that while many people live on the Indian side, their farms are on the other side

A former security guard shot and killed his son outside their Kamakshipalya residence after his son refused to give him money for liquor. The father locked himself in his bedroom, while the son pleaded for him to come out. The father shot through the door, hitting the son below the heart.

Former Karnataka CM Jagadish Shettar denies that his return to BJP was conditional on a ticket for the Lok Sabha polls. Shettar expresses gratitude towards Congress and states that his return to BJP was due to the insistence of BJP workers and state leadership.

Uttarakhand, a BJP-governed state, is likely to pass a UCC Bill during its next assembly session. The chief minister has announced that a panel is finalizing the draft law and it will be submitted soon for implementation.

He said the State government duly showcased this immense contribution in tableaus across the State during the Republic Day functions

India's higher education has made significant progress in the last five years, with increased enrollment and participation of females in top undergraduate programs. The Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) reached a new high, with more female students on campuses than males. The total enrollment in higher education has increased, and the number of universities and colleges has also grown.

In the gap between desperation and hope, thousands of aspirants from Uttar Pradesh and Haryana are applying for jobs in Israel, after the Indian government facilitated skilled labour making the journey. Mayank Kumar visits the second screening camp to talk to those who are willing to risk death to break the cycle of poverty 

French government raised the case of a French journalist, Vanessa Dougnac, who was slapped with a notice by Union home ministry recently for alleged violation of visa rules and a threat to revoke her OCI card. The journalist has also been accused of "malicious'' reporting.