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'Centre taking a vindictive attitude towards Kerala'

Amid criticism by the Kerala govt, former Union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar defended the request for payment for helicopter services in the Wayanad disaster, calling it a routine procedure

Waqf scam: Cong leaders made offers, says Anwar Manipaddy on K'taka CM's bribe charge

Former Minority Commission Chairman Anwar Manipaddy (photo far right) on Sunday refuted the bribery charge levelled by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, saying the Congress leaders have been offering him bribes to suppress the Waqf encroachment report.

Congress' Adhir Ranjan defends imposition of Emergency during Indira Gandhi's rule, says was for national security

Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Sunday defended the Emergency imposed during Indira Gandhi's leadership, asserting that it was not a threat to democracy but a measure taken for the country's security.

Chaos mars Contai Cooperative Bank polls amid TMC-BJP tussle

Elections for the Contai Cooperative Bank (CCB) were marred by chaos and violence on Sunday, as tensions between Trinamul Congress (TMC) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) supporters escalated.

NBBSS seeks PM, UN intervention for minority women's safety in Bangladesh

The Nikhil Bharat Bangali Samanway Samiti (NBBSS), an organization representing 4-5 crore refugees across 18 Indian states, has launched a nationwide movement demanding intervention from the Prime Minister and the United Nations to ensure the safety of minority women and girls in Bangladesh.

Prof Zinia Mitra named Mother Teresa Chair at St Xavier's University

Professor Zinia Mitra, professor of English, North Bengal University, has been appointed as Mother Teresa Chair Professor of St. Xavier's University.

Saurabh Kumar Das, former addl chief secretary, passed away

Saurabh Kumar Das, former additional chief secretary and chairman of West Bengal Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation died prematurely this morning.

Wife severes husband's genitals amid marital discord

A woman severed her sleeping husband's genitals amidst growing marital tensions in the Pecherpara area within Domkal police station limits in Murshidabad on Saturday night, sending shockwaves through the community.

Under-fire Firad Hakim reiterates his belief in secular, patriotic values

The state minister had come under attack from the BJP over his purported remarks about Muslims eventually becoming a 'majority'

Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar 'appreciates' Firhad Hakim's statement

Union Minister of State for Education and BJP's West Bengal president, Dr. Sukanta Majumdar, today expressed 'gratitude' to Kolkata Municipal Corporation Mayor Firhad Hakim for his recent remarks.

Anindya Mitra donates ₹60 lakh to set up Presidency Alumni Computer Centre

Legal luminary Anindya Mitra has donated Rs 60 lakhs to set up the Presidency Alumni Computer Centre at the Presidency University campus.

4,671 cases sorted out by Lok Adalat

More than 4,000 disputes pending over the years were resolved by 17 Benches of the Lok Adalat in Bankura yesterday and fines amounting to Rs 2.63 Crore were realized on a single day.

75th State Weightlifting Championship at Konnagar

The 75th State Weightlifting Championship was conducted at Konnagar. 170 participants, including state and national-level men and women from Hooghly, Howrah, Burdwan, and South 24-Parganas, participated in the event.

Five seriously injured in road accident at Arambagh

A head-on collision between a passenger bus and a Toto at the Kathali area on the Arambagh-Kamarpukur road early this morning left five people seriously injured.

Airtel flags 8 billion spam calls since launch of AI-powered spam fighting solution

Bharti Airtel has flagged a staggering 8 billion spam calls and 0.8 billion spam SMSes within two and a half months of launching its AI-powered spam fighting solution.

Govt defers introduction of Bills related to 'One Nation, One Election' in Lok Sabha

The Government will not introduce the two Bills related to \"One Nation, One Election\" in the Lok Sabha on Monday.

Zakir Hussain 'very critical' but still alive, says family

Tabla maestro and five-time Grammy Award winner Zakir Hussain is \"very critical\" but still alive after being admitted to the ICU of a San Francisco hospital with heart-related ailments, his family said on Sunday in response to reports of his demise.

Maha ministry expanded as 39 ministers take oath

Ministers from NCP, Shiv Sena to hold office for only two-and-a-half years

Union Minister visits 45 MW NHPC Nimoo Bazgo Power Station in Leh

Manohar Lal, Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs visited 45 MW NHPC Nimoo Bazgo Power Station situated in Leh District (UT of Ladakh) on 22 November 2024.

NCC celebrates its 76th Raising Day

The National Cadet Corps (NCC), the largest uniformed youth organisation in the world raised in 1948, celebrated its 76th raising on 24 November with traditional fervour.

An Indian American in the White House?

This week we bring our readers a humour-laced opinion piece from an Indian American who would like to see a member of his clan move into the White House. Well, if not the President herself at least the First Lady and considering that the names which have figured in the list of contenders in this category have been mostly those of women, it is not at all unlikely. From Kamala (another name for Lakshmi) to Usha (another name for Durga), it's all in the realm of possibilities.

Next time, for sure

She was seeing him again after five years. And though she had steeled herself against melting, having seen so many of his old photos to prepare herself, she could not help but find her fortifications weakening when she saw him. She was transported back to school. The butterflies in her stomach rose to a flutter as he came to meet them.

The long walk back

God could not believe His eyes! The devastated landscape all around seemed utterly alien to Him!

From struggles to achievements: Transforming futures, empowering dreams for India's youth

SAHAY's inspiring stories, from struggles to achievements and their endeavors to give the youth a sustainable future, are, perhaps, a precedent of this.

'Our bond propels us forward together'

Marital Musings - According to Arpita Saha and Soumya Saha, love and marriage are not about grand gestures; instead, they are about enjoying the little moments. Married on 15 August 1991, the couple has completed their 33 years of togetherness. Their three-decade-long journey showcases how love depends on trust, respect and simple pleasures of life.

Self expression through jewellery

Storied atelier Zoya from the House of Tata announced its entry into eastern India on Wednesday, opening its first store in Kolkata, in a heritage bungalow on Shakespeare Sarani.

Where wellness meets luxury

More than just a health resort, Swastik Wellbeing on the outskirts of Pune is a movement towards a more abundant, harmonious and meaningful way of life-the perfect embodiment of wellness and luxury!

15 days to 2025

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2024: A year marked by escalating climate change impacts in India

India concludes another year dominated by extreme weather, with climate change fueling an alarming rise in disasters across the nation.

Openers take Australia to 28/0 before heavy rain ruins Day 1 of Gabba Test

With the series locked at 1-1, the opening day of the third match in Brisbane turned out to be a damp squib