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India Needs to Expand at 7.8 pc to Become a High-Income Country: World Bank
The World Bank in a report on Friday said India's economy needs to expand at an average growth rate of 7.8 per cent over the coming decades to become a high-income country.
Manipur Governor extends deadline for arms surrender
In response to appeals from residents across both hill and valley regions, Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla has extended the deadline for the voluntary surrender of looted and illegal arms until 4 p.m. on 6 March.
Nursing student found hanging in hostel room
Body of a nursing student was recovered from her hostel room at a nursing college in Molandighi in Kanksa here this afternoon.
Union minister to inaugurate Foundation Day celebrations of GSI
The Geological Survey of India (GSI), one of the oldest scientific organisations in the country, is set to celebrate its 175th year of geoscientific legacy.
Films can break language and geographical barriers: Abir Chatterjee
The Bengali film industry should take a leaf out of its Telugu counterpart's handbook to ensure regular commercial releases outside West Bengal, said star actor Abir Chatterjee.
ED Disburses ₹2.29 Crore More to Ponzi Scam Victims
Enforcement Directorate (ED), on Friday, informed that a fresh disbursal of Rs 2.29 crore as refund to 3,652 deposits in the Ponzi scheme of West Bengal-based chit fund entity Rose Valley Group has been completed in the last and fifth phase by the asset disposal committee headed by Justice Dilip Kumar Seth (retired) and comprising officials of ED.
India & EU Discuss Strengthening Defence and Security Cooperation
Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth held a meeting with the Commissioner for Defence and Space, European Commission, Andrius Kubilius, here today.
Amaravati Will Be Self-Financing Project
Andhra Pradesh government today announced that Amaravati will be a self-financing capital city project without any state budgetary assistance as the finance minister Payyavula Keshav presented an annual Budget for 2025-26 with a total outlay of Rs3,22,359 crore.
Manipur Guv extends deadline for surrender of looted arms till 6 March
In response to appeals from residents across both hill and valley regions, Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla has extended the deadline for the voluntary surrender of looted and illegal arms until 4 p.m. on 6 March.
Ei Raat Tomar Amar is a devastating treatise on marriage and mortality
Actor-turned-director Parambrata Chatterjee's thirteenth directorial venture is not an easy watch. It is verbose (so either you are fluent in Bengali or a fast reader), deeply tragic and unabashedly resilient in its quest for the essence of life within the marital domain.
Market plunges nearly 2 per cent, investors lose around ₹9 lakh cr
Benchmark indices plunged nearly 2 per cent on Friday, dragged down by a broad-based sell-off wiping out Rs 8.8 lakh crore in market capitalisation.
RG Kar tragedy: CBI legal team supervises charge sheet
The supplementary charge sheet in the R. G. Kar tragedy, which the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has committed to submit at a special court in Kolkata soon, is being prepared under the direct supervision of a specialised legal team at the agency's central headquarters at New Delhi, sources said.
Key infrastructure sectors output rises by 4.6 per cent in January
The output of eight key infrastructure sectors rose by 4.6 per cent in January against a 4.2 per cent expansion in the same month of last year, official data released by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry said on Friday.
Buttler resigns as England's white-ball captain after CT exit
England skipper Jos Buttler has stepped down as captain of the white-ball side after Saturday's Champions Trophy game against South Africa.
Rahul Slams BJP Over Key Posts Lying Vacant in National Commission for Scheduled Castes
Claiming that two key posts of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes have been lying vacant since last one year, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday said that this is another proof of \"anti-Dalit mindset\" of the BJP-led government at the Centre.
Three-day celebration of Ramakrishna's birth
The Kamarpukur Ramakrishna Mission Math is celebrating the 190th birth anniversary of Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa.
42 Construction Workers Trapped in Avalanche in Uttarakhand
At least forty-two construction workers are feared trapped in an avalanche at Mana village of Chamoli district in Uttarakhand near the India-China border, officials said on Friday.
NBSC Marks National Science Day With New 3D Film
The North Bengal Science Centre (NBSC), a unit of the National Council of Science Museums (NCSM), under the ministry of culture celebrated National Science Day with the launch of two exciting attractions—a 3D film, Wild Wonders and an interactive exhibit, Heart Beat Drum.
UP government approves establishment of medical colleges in Baghpat and Kasganj
Moving forward with its commitment to the 'One District, One Medical College' (ODOM) initiative, the Uttar Pradesh government has approved the establishment of new medical colleges in Baghpat and Kasganj.
8.27L People Visit Sebaashray Camps Till Now
About 8.27 lakh people have visited the Sebaashray medical camps since its inception on 2 January.
UP govt to equip state youths with advanced skills in AI and Robotics
The Uttar Pradesh government has taken historic steps to prioritize skill development and employment generation for the youth of Uttar Pradesh.
ISL: Mumbai City FC bracing for stern test against formidable Mohun Bagan
Former champions face uphill task in holding onto top-six spot against in-form reigning title holders
Starmer: Ukraine peace deal cannot be one 'that rewards the aggressor'
The UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has urged American President Donald Trump against accepting any peace deal in Ukraine that would \"reward\" Russia or its allies.
Kharge Discusses Strategy for 2026 Kerala Polls
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday convened a meeting with senior leaders from the party's Kerala unit to discuss strategy for the 2026 Assembly polls in the state.
Prez Murmu Calls for Strong Criminal Justice Delivery System
President expressed confidence that with the contribution of the National Forensic Sciences University, a strong forensic system would develop
EPFO retains 8.25 per cent interest rates on employees' provident fund deposits
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) board on Friday retained 8.25 per cent interest rates on employees' provident fund deposits for 2024-25 despite rising inflation.
Market plunges nearly 2 percent
This is the biggest single day fall of 2025; Sensex recorded its worst intraday fall of the year
CM Fadnavis defends his minister under fire for intemperate remarks on rape survivor
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday defended Minister of State for Home Affairs Yogesh Kadam who came under fire from the Opposition for his intemperate remark on an incidence of rape in Pune's Swargate bus depot on Thursday.
RSS lens on BJP rift ahead of 2026 polls
RSS' intervention may be crucial in shaping BJP's 2026 Bengal strategy, addressing internal rifts, and strengthening its organisational hold
Champions Trophy: Bracewell heaps praise on Kohli as Kiwis gear up for India clash
New Zealand's off-spin bowling all-rounder Michael Bracewell heaped praise on India's star batter Virat Kohli ahead of the final Group A match between the two teams in Dubai on Sunday.