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TMC leader Dulal Sarkar shot dead

Chief minister Mamata Banerjee expressed her shock on social media while recalling the slain leader's association with the party; she also asked ministers Firhad Hakim and Sabina Yeasmin to visit Malda

Mamata disapproves semester system in primary education

Hardly five days after the West Bengal Board of Primary Education (WBBPE) announced to introduce a semester system at the government and aided primary schools (from Classes I to V) on 28 December, chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday asked to withdraw the WBBPE's decision.

West Bengal CM Mamata Accuses BSF of Facilitating Infiltration

Chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday trained her guns on the Border Security Force (BSF) again, accusing it of facilitating infiltration in the state, allowing killers to sneak in, and also pulled up the state police and district administrations for being silent on the issue.

PM to send ceremonial chadar to Ajmer Sharif Dargah on 4 January

Union Minister for Minority Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju will present a ceremonial 'chadar' sent by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Dargah Sharif of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer on 4 January.

BGT 2024-25: Struggling Rohit doubtful starter for Sydney Test

Amid rumours of Rohit Sharma mulling at Test retirement after the completion of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar series, India head coach Gautam Gambhir on Thursday refused to clear the uncertainty over the out-of-form skipper's participation for the fifth and final Test, starting Friday at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

Govt constitutes Working Group to revise WPI base

The government on Thursday announced the constitution of a Working Group headed by NITI Aayog member Ramesh Chand for revising the base of the current series of Wholesale Price Index (WPI) from 2011-12 to 2022-23.

PM Modi to inaugurate multiple devp projects

He will lay foundation stone of Veer Savarkar College at Roshanpura

Manu Bhaker, Gukesh D among four athletes to be awarded Khel Ratna

Double Olympic medallist shooter Manu Bhaker and chess world champion D Gukesh are among the four athletes finalised for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award, the Sports Ministry announced on Thursday.

Centre amends prison rules across states to address caste-based discrimination

In a step towards discouraging caste-based discrimination and addressing the issue with regard to prisoners, the Ministry of Home Affairs has amended the prison manual rules across the states and union territories.

Bumrah beats Ravi Ashwin's all-time Test rankings record

India's star quick Jasprit Bumrah's unrelenting display in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar series yielded him nine wickets in the Boxing Day Test against Australia, and helped him consolidate his lead as the No. 1 Test bowler in the recent rankings update.

'King' Kohli gears up for final shot at retaining crown in Oz

Having begun his career with a bang in Australia in 2014, the Team India star is back where it all started

Poetic symphony of nature, love and life

Gopal Lahiri's latest book of poems, Anemone Morning and Other Poems, is another addition to his distinguished poetic oeuvre that explores and explains, suggests, and decodes the core of human existence.

Of everyday lives and timeless emotions

Nishi Pulugurtha's Framed, a collection of short stories, is a lesson in empathy, an invitation to initiate conversations on issues often subject to oversight in mainstream everyday discussions.

Piston Technologies Well Set to Focus on India for Product Development With Significant Hiring Plans

San Francisco-based Fintech Piston Technologies Inc., founded by Shivam Shah of Kolkata and Vikram Sekhon, is now looking towards India for more purposes than one.

Startups Corner: Ajhatka or two from small town entrepreneurial aspirations!

Ritesh Agarwal and Vikram Sharma, two aspiring young entrepreneurs from a far-flung hamlet of Bengal and co-founders of Lime Jhatka, have recently been honoured with the Startup Award at an event celebrating New Age Startups in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.

India's total tobacco exports crossed ₹12,000 cr in 2023-24

India's tobacco exports surpassed Rs.12005.89 crore during 2023-24.

UPI Transactions Value Up 8 Pc To ₹23.25 Lakh Cr In December, Surges 35 Pc In 2024

In a fresh record, the unified payments interface (UPI) transactions witnessed 8 percent growth (on-month) in volume, reaching 16.73 billion in December, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) data showed on Wednesday.

Power sector: India's achievements in 2024

India's power sector demonstrated resilience & commitment to sustainable growth

Stock Market Ends on Positive Note on the First Day of 2025

India's domestic benchmark indices closed higher on Wednesday amid muted global cues as buying was seen in auto, IT, PSU bank, financial service, pharma, FMCG, media, energy, and private bank sectors on the NSE.

Ukraine halts transit of Russian gas to Europe after a prewar deal expired

Ukraine on Wednesday halted Russian gas supplies to European customers through its pipeline network after a prewar transit deal expired at the end of last year.

New gun laws rolling out in multiple US states on 1 January

US states have taken steps to pass their own gun regulations to effect on 1 January, as related violence kept on ravaging the nation with nearly 500 mass shootings occurring in 2024, media reported.

Israeli Strikes in Gaza Kill Twelve as War Grinds On Into the New Year

The War Has Caused Widespread Destruction and Displaced Some 90 Per Cent of Gaza's Population of 2.3 Million, Often Multiple Times; Hundreds of Thousands Are Living in Tents in Extreme Conditions

Ivory Coast asks French troops to leave, the latest African country to do so

Ivory Coast announced on Tuesday that French troops will leave the country after a decades-long military presence, the latest African nation to downscale military ties with its former colonial power.

US Imposes Sanctions on Russian and Iranian Groups Over Disinformation Targeting American Voters

The United States has imposed sanctions on two groups linked to Iranian and Russian efforts to target American voters with disinformation ahead of this year's election.

Taiwan President Vows to Boost the Island's Defense Budget as China Threats Rise

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te (photo) pledged to strengthen the island's defenses in the face of escalating Chinese threats, saying in a New Year's address on Wednesday that Taiwan was a crucial part of the \"line of defense of democracy\" globally.

Manipur Violence: Much effort made, lot remains to be done, says Manipur Chief Minister Biren Singh

Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Wednesday, while referring to the 20-month-long ethnic violence in the state, said much effort has been made in this direction and yet much remains to be done.

Assam CM flags alarming rise in infiltration from Bangladesh, cites economic collapse

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma Wednesday expressed grave concern over a sharp rise in infiltration from Bangladesh, linking it to economic collapse and widespread unemployment in the neighboring country's textile industry.

UP Chief Minister Adityanath Calls for Road Safety Awareness Drives in Schools, Colleges from 6-10 Jan

On the first day of the New Year, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath convened a meeting of the UP State Road Safety Council, issuing crucial directives to all departments involved in road safety.

UP man kills mother, 4 sisters over harassment by land mafia

In a horrific incident, a 24-year-old man has been arrested here for allegedly killing his mother and four sisters in cold-blooded murder over harassment by land mafia, police said on Wednesday.

Cabinet approves continuation of PM Fasal Bima Yojana

Nine major states are currently implementing this scheme, other states are also being on-boarded expeditiously