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8 local parties in North Bengal unite for separate statehood

Grouping named United Front of Separate State” held first meeting on Monday

SC refuses to legalise same sex-marriage

Leaves itto Parliament; says rightto marriage nota fundamental right

Zampa rattles Lanka, Oz need 210 runs to win

SriLanka hobbled theirway to the 200-run mark, bringing itin 40.1 overs

PM Modi, Amit Shah greet NSG on its raising day

The NSG played a vital role in several anti-terror operations, including the 2002 Akshardham temple attack in Gujarat

Adani Group hits back at Mahua Moitra, says 'working overtime' to harm conglomerate

The Adani Group hit back at TMC Lok Sabha MP Mahua Moitra and Hiranandani Group CEO Darshan Hiranandani. On Monday, the Adani Group, in a statement, said it was clear that some groups and individuals have been “working overtime” to harm the conglomerate’s “name, goodwill and market standing”.

PM: Inland waterways transport a game-changer, cost-effective

PM affirms the importance of changing landscape of inland waterways in India

Women participation in UP's labour force sees 17.9pcjump in last six years: Survey

Women participation in Uttar Pradesh's labour force reached an impressive 32.1 per cent in 2022-23 from a mere 14.2 per cent in 2017-18, according to the latest findings of the Periodic Labor Force Survey.

Bitcoin jumps nearly 4.5 pc to $28,000 amid hopes on US ETF approval

Bitcoin jumped some 4.5% in morning hours of Monday amid hopes that a bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) could get approved in the coming months.

RBI's intervention in unsecured loans could hurt growth of banks, NBFCs

Undeterred growth and risk mispricing in unsecured loans, mainly personal loans, cards over the past two years invite warning shots from the RBI, Emkay Global Financial Services said in a report.

Sept WPI inflation remains negative for sixth consecutive month

The wholesale price index (WPI)-based inflation for the month of September was recorded at (-) 0.26% compared to (-) 0.52% in August, data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO) said on Monday.

Nifty in choppy trade as geopolitical tensions weigh

After opening with anegative note, the marketslipped into further weaknesssoon after the opening

Cong announces list of 39 candidates for Mizoram polls

The Congress on Monday released a list of 39 candidates for the forthcoming assembly elections in Mizoram with party unit chief Lalsawta being fielded from Aizawl West- III constitu ency.

India, UK hold inaugural foreign & defence dialogue

India and the United Kingdom held the inaugural “2+2 Foreign and Defence Dialogue” here, on Monday, at which they discussed possibilities for further collaboration, particularly in areas of trade and investment, defence, critical and emerging technologies, civil aviation, health, energy, culture, and strengthening peoples connect.

BJP's allegation politically motivated and baseless: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

The Karnataka Chief Minister, Siddaramaiah, while speaking to media in Mysore, said on Monday that BJP's allegation of corruption by the Congress is politically motivated and baseless and people will not believe BJP no matter what protest they do.

Will shift to Vizag in Dec, says Andhra CM

The CMO at presentfunctions from Tadepalli near Vijayawada which is his residence as wellas the camp office

Ghatakbari marches ahead, prepares for 300yrs of Durga Puja

Ghatakbari Puja is nearing 300 years, carrying the legacy of centuries-old Bengali culture and values without any break since the eighteenth century.

2 illegal coal miners die, bodies rescued

Two illegal miners have been killed and ten others were injured when the roof caved in inside the Kapsara private outsourcing coal patch of Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL) in Nirsa at Bengal-Jharkhand border.

Transport dept links pollution certificates to tax clearance

Working on the principle of ‘no tax payment no certificate,’ the state transport department has decided to go strict with defaulters.

We will make West Bengal corruption-free: Shah in city

He said that the change will comein Bengalandall efforts willbe made to bringin change

State’s wetlands under threat, damaging ecosystem

A recent comprehensive survey conducted across 13 lakes in Bengal has revealed a dire situation for the region's wetland ecosystems. The study, focusing on wetland health, ecological risks, and ecosystem services, has highlighted alarming trends caused by human activities and urbanization.

Victory will be ours: Abhishek at Diamond Harbour

He talked about police atrocities at Krishi Bhawan in Delhi for MGNREGA dues

Legal recognition of samesex marriage: SCjudgment likely today

The Supreme Court is likely to deliver judgment on Tuesday on a batch of petitions seeking a declaration recognising the same sex marriage under the Special Marriage Act on the touchstone of equality of right for LGBTQIA+ community with the heterogeneous couple marriage.

Challenge to electoral bond scheme goes to five-judge bench

The Supreme Court on Monday referred to a five-judge constitution bench, a batch of petitions including one by NGO Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) challenging the electoral bond scheme which allows anonymous funding to political parties, which was brought as a money bill – part of the Finance Acts of 2016 and 2017.

CM Mamata launches app in bid to promote yellow cabs

In what comes as a relief to the pandal hoppers, chief minister Mamata Banerjee virtually launched the Yatri Sathi app that is expected to give some oxygen to the iconic yellow taxis.

It's official! Cricket gets IOC nod for LA 2028 Olympics

Fivesports, including cricketand flag football, willbe included atthe 2028 Los AngelesOlympics

If You Can't Win, Then At Least Compete: Raja Slams Pakistan's Timid Approach Vs India

Former Pakistan skipper Ramiz Raja came down heavily against the Babar Azamled side for their meek surrender against arch-rivals India in Saturday’s World Cup match that eventually turned out to be a lop-sided encounter in favour of the hosts.

Kenya's Daniel and Olympic champion Almaz claim titles

Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon: Abhishek Pal reclaimed the Indian elite Men’s title after competing neck and neck with Asian Games Silver Medallist Kartik Kumar

Manipur Livelihoods Mission gives kids in relief camps a nutritious boost

Manipur State Rural Livelihoods Mission (MSRLM) launched a pioneering task to provide locally-made nutritious food named \"Mama's Nutrimix\" to the hundreds of newborn babies and thousands of children living in the relief camps since the ethnic violence broke out in Manipur on May 3, leaving more than 70,000 men, women and children displaced from their homes and villages.

Assam: Crackdown leads to decrease in child marriage rate

Wide-scale crackdown began in Feb but people find ways to dodge law

BSP's elephant striving to regain ground in Raj

The Bahujan Samaj Party is striving to regain its lost ground and vote share above 4 per cent in Rajasthan and plans to field 200 candidates in the 25 November state assembly polls. It may be noted that the BSP was once considered as the “third front” after the Congress and the BJP in the state.