US back in WHO? What Donald Trump said at Vegas rally days after signing withdrawal order on Day 1 of presidency – The Times of India

Donald Trump at Vegas rally President Donald Trump hinted at the possibility of the United States rejoining the World Health Organization (WHO) during a rally at Las Vegas’ Circa Resort & Casino on Saturday. This comes just days after he signed an executive order withdrawing the country from the international group, citing the organization’s handling…

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‘Occasion marked by national pride, unity’: Google releases special doodle to celebrate 76th Republic Day | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Google has unveiled a special doodle to mark India’s 76th Republic Day, celebrating the country’s rich diversity and national pride. The colourful design, created by Pune-based artist Rohan Dahotre, features a series of animals representing various regions of India, intricately woven into the letters of ‘GOOGLE’ to resemble a lively ‘wildlife parade’. Among…

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Republic Day Wishes & Quotes: 75+ Happy Republic Day Messages, Greetings, Wishes and Quotes for 2025 | – The Times of India

Every year on January 26th, Republic Day is celebrated in India to mark the adoption of the Constitution which was a significant turning point in the Indian history. This day honours India’s transition from a British colony to a republic, ensuring that its people are subject to their own laws and values. Following India’s independence…

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US agencies told to fire diversity staff; gender-neutral ‘X’ passports stopped – The Times of India

The Trump administration on Friday directed federal agencies to start terminating staffers working in positions related to diversity programmes, after placing them on paid leave earlier this week. “Each agency, department, or commission head shall take action to terminate, to the maximum extent allowed by law, all DEI, DEIA, and ‘environmental justice’ offices and positions…

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Amid suicides, Karnataka govt puts checks on microfinance firms | India News – The Times of India

BENGALURU: Facing public outrage over the harassment by microfinance companies over unpaid debts leading to suicides and the exodus from villages, Karnataka govt on Saturday decided to amend existing laws through an ordinance to regulate the sector and establish district helplines to protect debtors.CM Siddaramaiah announced that the state would introduce new legislation based on…

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Karnataka high court: Victim’s note cannot override cruelty charges – The Times of India

BENGALURU: Karnataka high court rejected a petition to quash a dowry death case despite the victim’s suicide note not naming anyone.Justice M Nagaprasanna’s verdict, on plea filed by a Bengaluru man and his parents, cited prima facie evidence of harassment. Court said the victim’s final note cannot override substantive allegations of matrimonial cruelty. The victim…

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No optional questions, NEET-UG ’25 to return to pre-Covid format: NTA | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: National Testing Agency (NTA) announced on Saturday that NEET-UG for 2025 will revert to its pre-Covid pattern. There will be no optional questions, and the test duration will return to three hours. The exam will now consist of 180 compulsory questions to be attempted within 180 minutes. Additionally, NTA clarified in another notice…

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ONOE can redefine terms of good governance: President Droupadi Murmu | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday strongly advocated for the ‘One Nation One Election‘ plan, saying the proposed reform “promises to redefine the terms of good governance“. She said it has the potential to promote “consistency in governance, prevent policy paralysis, mitigate resource diversion, and reduce financial burden” on the exchequer.In her address to…

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