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'Neech', 'Bhangi', 'Mangani', 'Bhikhari' not caste denoting phrases: Rajasthan HC

In a landmark ruling, the Rajasthan High has held that words, purported to be abusive, like 'Neech', 'Bhangi', 'Mangani', and 'Bhikhari' (Beggar) did not denote anyone's caste and hence are mere utterances of the phrases without valid context didn't warrant the charge under the SC-ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.

7 of a family killed in road accident in UP

In a tragic accident, 7 people of a family, including a newly wedded couple, were killed, while 2 others were injured when their auto was hit by a car on Haridwar-Kashipur National Highway of Dhampur police station late Friday night.

Swift operation rescues 54 children trapped in Jhansi Medical College NICU fire

Fire wreaked havoc in Maharani Laxmibai Medical College on Friday night in which 10 newborn babies died of burns and suffocation in the NICU (New Barn Intensive Care Unit).

Opposition blames Yogi govt for death of 10 newborns in Jhansi hospital

Opposition parties in Uttar Pradesh have blamed the Yogi Adityanath government for the tragic death of 10 newborns in a fire that broke out in Jhansi on Friday night.

Shah accuses Hemant Soren of shielding B'deshi infiltrators

The Union home minister said that a change in leadership is necessary for the state's development

Kharge counters BJP's infiltration narrative in J'khand

As the BJP constantly evoked the issue of infiltration in Jharkhand, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said on Saturday that the BJP is scaring everyone in the name of infiltrators and when there is their government in the Centre, why can't they stop it?

Bus operates with a dead owner's permit in Burdwan

A bus route in East Burdwan is active, for which the permit is in the name of a dead woman.

Uncertainty over Bangladesh's participation in Kolkata Book Fair next year

Uncertainty looms over the participation of publishers from Bangladesh at the iconic annual Kolkata Book Fair, scheduled from January 28 to February 9 next year, against the backdrop of the ongoing political and social tension going on in the neighbouring country.

School teacher murdered, private parts chopped off

In one of the brutal murders, a teacher of a private school in the Alipurduar district of West Bengal was killed by chopping off the private parts of the victim.

TMC issues show-cause notice to councillor for anti-party activities

Councillor of ward 41 of Asansol Municipal Corporation (AMC), Ranbir Singh Brar has been issued a show-cause notice by district president of Trinamul Congress in West Burdwan, Narendra Nath Chakraborty allegedly for anti-party activities.

LoP refutes CM over comments on India's Olympic gold medals

West Bengal Leader of the Opposition, Suvendu Adhikari, has taunted Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her comments on India's Olympic achievements.

Anubrata inducted into core committee in Birbhum

The decision to induct the TMC leader was taken unanimously by the members

Barrackpore Municipality vice-chairman found dead

Hardly a day after the attempted shooting at Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) councillor Sushanta Ghosh at Kasba on Friday evening, the body of another councillor of the ruling party was recovered from the garret of his house on Saturday.

Fire at timber warehouse, no casualties reported

A massive fire at a timber warehouse near Nimtala Ghat in Kolkata caused panic among local residents late on Friday night.

3 held for attempted shooting of TMC councillor

Three persons, including a cab driver, were arrested in connection with the attempted assassination of a Trinamul councillor in Kolkata.

Mamata demands immediate action in Jhansi hospital fire

The blaze on Friday night at Jhansi Medical College claimed the lives of 10 newborns

3 held for attempted shooting of TMC councillor

For a fee of a mere Rs 10,000, the would-be assassins attempted to kill Sushanta Ghosh, Trinamul councillor of Ward 108 of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation

In a first, smuggled cattle returned by Bangladesh

In a first-of-its-kind initiative, Bangladesh has returned smuggled cattle to India, marking a significant step toward fostering stronger bilateral ties and addressing border crimes along the north Bengal frontier.

State's new measures to reopen closed tea gardens

The department of land and land reforms of the West Bengal government has introduced new guidelines aimed at reopening closed tea gardens through short-term settlement (STS) grants.

DRM inspects new coaching side at Asansol

The divisional railway manager (DRM) of Asansol division, Chetna Nand Singh conducted an inspection of the New Coaching Side at Asansol, accompanied by nominated branch officers of the division on Friday afternoon.

52 stolen mobile phones recovered, 2 dealers held

Neamatpur police outpost, under Kulti police station of Asansol Durgapur Police Commissionerate (ADPC) conducted a raid in Chinakuri area and nabbed two thieves and seized about 52 mobile handsets from their possession.

Badal resigns as Shiromani Akali Dal president

In a significant political development, Sukhbir Singh Badal has stepped down as the president of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), marking the end of his nearly 15-year long tenure at the helm of Punjab's oldest regional political party.

21st century belongs to India, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the big changes that have taken place in the country in the last ten years have raised hopes that the 21st century will be India's century.

ICC diverts Champions Trophy tour away from PoK cities after BCCI's objections

Taking note of the BCCI's objections against the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) original plan of parading the 2025 Champions Trophy through the 'Pakistan Occupied Kashmir' (POK) region, the International Cricket Council (ICC) promptly revised the route, and excluded the disputed region in a fresh itinerary released on Saturday.

ECI writes to Nadda, Kharge on MCC violation charges

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday wrote to BJP president JP Nadda and Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge seeking their comments by Monday on allegations of violation of model code of conduct (MCC) by star campaigners of the two parties during the campaigning for the Assembly elections in Jharkhand and Maharashtra and by-elections in other states.

PM leaves on 3-nation tour, will attend G-20 Summit in Brazil

Prime Minister Narendra Modi left here on Saturday on a week-long three-nation tour of Nigeria, Brazil and Guyana during which he is set to hold meetings with several global leaders.

Curfew clamped, internet suspended in Manipur

Mobs target homes of state ministers, MLAs after 6 abducted Jiribam civilians found dead

UP govt sets up 4-member panel to probe Jhansi hospital fire that killed 10 babies

The Uttar Pradesh government on Saturday formed a high-level committee to probe the Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College fire tragedy in which 10 infants died in Jhansi.

King is back in his territory: Shastri backs Kohli to beat slump in Australia

Former Team India coach Ravi Shastri feels star batter will return to form during Test series Down Under

India aim to overcome KL Rahul's injury scare ahead of BGT series

Star batter KL Rahul was forced to retire hurt after being hit by a rising delivery from Prasidh Krishna during the team's intra-squad match simulation at the WACA in Perth on Friday.