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Mamata to attend G20 Summit dinner

She is said to have consulted leaders of other constituents of INDIA alliance

State labour dept plans to organise Chokher Aalo project in all tea plantations

Keeping eye on Lok Sabha elections Trinamul Cha Bagan Shramik Union affiliated to INTTUC has planned to strengthen its organisational base in tea plantations by implementing various state government sponsored schemes including newly introduced 'Chokher Aalo' programme.

Malda RKM School declared best by govt

Malda Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Vidyamandir has been declared as the best school by the state education department at the Teachers' Day on 5 September.

Cattle smuggling: Court allows ED to transfer Anubrata case to Delhi

The CBI Special Court Asansol Judge Rajesh Chakraborty has allowed the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to transfer the case of Anubrata Mondal in cattle smuggling case from Asansol to Raus Court in New Delhi.

ED summons another Bengali actress in flat-selling scam

After actress-turned-politician and the Trinamul Congress Lok Sabha member Nusrat Jahan, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned another Bengali film actress Ruplekha Mitra over her association with the same financial entity that duped senior citizens of crores of rupees by promising them residential flats at reasonable rates.

Netaji's grand-nephew Chandra Kumar Bose resigns from BJP

He has sent his letter of resignation to BJP national president of the BJP, Jagat Prakash Nadda

Sonia says Parl session convened without consultations; govt rejects her contention

Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) leader Sonia Gandhi today accused the NDA regime of convening the special session of Parliament from 18 September without consulting other political parties, while highlighting nine issues of concern to the public that she said needed detailed discussion during the session.

NPCI launches UPI-linked credit line, tap and pay, voice payments facilities

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) on Wednesday launched several key products that include voice payment, tap and pay as well as credit line facility on UPI (Uniform Payments Interface) at the Global Fintech Fest 2023 in Mumbai.

PM Modi: India's engagement with ASEAN imp pillar of 'Act East' policy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said he looked forward to discussing with ASEAN leaders the future contours of India's partnership with the grouping which has now entered its fourth decade.

Manipur: SC protects Editors' Guild's fact-finding team

The Supreme Court on Wednesday protected from arrest the members of a factfinding team of the Editors Guild of India (EGI) that visited violence-hit Manipur last month in connection with two FIRS registered against them by Manipur Police.

Human-centric globalisation: Taking G20 to the last mile, leaving none behind

Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' these two V words capture a deep philosophy. It means 'the world is one family. This is an all-embracing outlook that encourages us to progress as one universal family, transcending borders, languages, and ideologies. During India's G20 Presidency, this has translated into a call for human-centric progress.

Asia Cup: Gambhir Blames Anti-india Slogans For Obscene Gesture

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir found himself in the middle of a controversy when a purported video of him making an obscene gesture towards a group of fans went viral on social media on Monday. Gambhir, who is on commentary assignment for the ongoing Asia Cup in Sri Lanka, defended himself saying that those in the stands were chanting anti-India slogans.

KL Rahul, SK Yadav In India's World Cup Squad

The BCCI on Tuesday announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC World Cup 2023 that will be played in India from 5 October.

'When India plays agaisnt Pak, everything comes to a standstil'

BCCI chief Binny & V-P Shukla are in Lahore on an invite from the PCB Management Committee

Myanmar won't be allowed to lead ASEAN in 2026, in blow to generals

The Philippines agreed to take over the regional bloc's chairmanship in 2026

Jill Biden positive for Covid, Prez Joe Biden tests negative

U.S. first lady Jill Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 just days before President Joe Biden, who tested negative for the virus, is due to travel to a Group of 20 summit in India, the White House said on Monday.

Kim Jong Un 'to visit Putin for weapons talks'

Russia is seeking to buy ammunition from North Korea to refill reserves

Stock market closes in green bolstered by bullish momentum

Stock indices closed on a positive note on Tuesday with the Sensex gaining 152.12 points to reach 65,780.26 and the Nifty rising by 46.10 points to 19,574.90.

Monetary policy has to be forward looking: RBI Guv

Das said that the conduct of monetary policy is like driving a car on the road with potential ditches

Unequal America

The 60th anniversary last week of the ‘March on Washington’ when hundreds of thousands of Americans rallied at the nation’s capital to advocate for civil rights and economic justice, and when Martin Luther King Jr. gave his historic ‘I Have a Dream’ speech, is perhaps a moment to reflect on what has ~ and hasn’t ~ changed in America over these past decades.

G20 challenges

This week’s G20 summit in New Delhi poses a substantial diplomatic challenge for India as its presidency of the august forum representing the world's most powerful nations draws to a close.

Forgotten Iran

Trump had wrongly predicted that the 'pariahised' Iranians would come begging for a new deal under pressure, but he was wrong. They didn't. On the contrary, the Iranians have frantically ratcheted up production of bomb-grade nuclear fuel and have essentially blinded the international inspectors from reviews. With the scientific knowhow acquired, the 'nuclear breakout' stage (time required to put together a bomb), which was estimated at about a year in 2015, is expected to be a few weeks

Shah predicts 150 seats in MP

Union Home Minister Amit Shah today asserted that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Madhya Pradesh is committed to the comprehensive development of the state and the party has dedicatedly ensured the social and economic progress of all sections of the society.

Citizens write to CJI seeking suo moto action against Udhayanidhi

A group of 262 eminent citizens, including former high court judges and bureaucrats and war veterans have penned a letter to the Chief Justice of India requesting him to take suo moto cognizance of the alleged hate speech made by Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, who is the son of Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, over his remarks on 'Sanatan Dharma'.

Andhra Pradesh CID begins probe against ex-CM Naidu

The Andhra Pradesh CID has begun investigations after the Income Tax department issued notice to TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu for allegedly receiving kickbacks worth Rs 118 crore from infrastructure firms which showed payment to bogus sub contractors to siphon off funds.

Heavy rain batters Hyderabad

4-year-old dies after falling into storm drain; six other deaths reported in state

Varsities tussle: Mamata dares Governor

The chief minister issued the threat while addressing a gathering to mark Teachers' Day

Tantuja sets designs on new-age but traditional women

Just a few weeks ahead of Bengal's biggest festival Durga Puja, Tantuja, West Bengal State Handloom Weavers' Cooperative Society, launched their new collection of sarees at its headquarters Tantuja Bhaban in Salt Lake on Monday. The sarees have been named Balaka, Mukta-Bihanga, Banabala, Swapnil, Chaturanga and Sahachari.

Politicians discuss the India-Bharat controversy

Bharat? Or India? Both actually. The country's Constitution states, \"Bharat, that is India....\" Why then the controversy? Well, let's hear the arguments of the politicians. Chandra Kumar Bose, member of BJP and former Bengal BJP Vice President tells The Statesman, \"The important thing to remember is that the while within India, 'Bharat' and 'India' are used interchangeably, globally, our country is known as 'India'. If 'Bharat' is to be used henceforth, a formal process would need to be initiated. First of all, the matter would need to be debated in Parliament.

JUinternal probe panel submits report, recommends expulsion of some students

The internal probe committee of Jadavpur University which was constituted after the death of a first-year student on the campus last month submitted their report to the university's vice chancellor, Buddhadeb Sau on Tuesday.