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Focus on geopolitics: Army Chief stresses operational readiness during visit to Western Command

Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) Gen Upendra Dwivedi has called on senior military leaders to remain vigilant about global geopolitical developments, stressing the importance of bolstering the Indian Army's preparedness against evolving threats.

Delhi govt uses drones for sprinkling water to curb pollution, says Rai

The Delhi government on Friday launched a pilot project involving drones to spray water in the hotspot zones for reducing pollution.

MUDA case: Siddaramaiah will be jailed in 24 hrs once CBI takes over probe, claims Yediyurappa

Former Karnataka CM and BJP Central Parliamentary Board member B.S. Yediyurappa said on Friday that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will be jailed in 24 hours once the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) takes over the probe into the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) land scam matter.

Power sharing, political compulsion keep VCK with DMK-led bloc

Caught between his party's long-cherished goal of power sharing and the political compulsion of remaining with the DMK, Dalit leader and MP Thol Thirumavalavan on Friday ruled out entering into an electoral alliance with actor Vijay's fledgling Tamilaga Vettri Kazagam (TVK).

India did world a favour by buying Russian oil: Hardeep Puri

Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has said India's decision to buy oil from Russia amid global uncertainties helped avert a potential spike in global oil prices.

Govt's zero tolerance against corruption will eradicate the menace, hopes President

President Droupadi Murmu, on Friday, expressed confidence that the government's policy of \"Zero Tolerance Against Corruption\" will eradicate the menace from its roots.

India, ASEAN preparing for electric mobility: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said India and the ASEAN are preparing for an era of electric mobility, green shipping and green steel, and businesses on the two sides will have to adjust accordingly.

Rahul congratulates Trump on his victory in US Presidential polls

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday congratulated newly elected US President Donald Trump, and expressed confidence that under his leadership US-India will further deepen cooperation in areas of mutual interest.

BJP MLAs marshalled out for blocking J-K Assembly proceedings again

At least 12 BJP MLAs were on Friday marshalled out of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly as they created unruly scenes and tried to block proceedings of the House for the third day in a row by raising slogans and storming into the well of the Assembly.

LK Advani turns 97; PM Modi calls BJP patriarch one of India's 'most admired' statesmen

Extending greetings to the former Deputy Prime Minister and veteran BJP leader LK Advani on his 97th birthday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the BJP patriarch is among \"India's most admired statesmen\".

One year after joining Congress, former Raj minister Deepak Joshi back in BJP

Deepak Joshi, the former BJP minister who had joined Congress last year due to a rift with then chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, has rejoined the saffron party in the presence of Chouhan at Budhni.

'MVA Vehicle has no Wheels Or brakes: fight's On for driver's Seat'

For Some people, the foundation of politics is looting the people: PM Modi at Dhule election rally

Congress dividing SCs, STs, and OBCs for political survival: Modi at Nashik rally

Prime Minister Narendra Modi unleashed a frontal attack on the opposition Congress and its Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) at an election rally in Nashik, Maharashtra, accusing them of dividing the SC, ST and OBC communities for political survival, weakening their unity.

Bengal bypolls: RG Kar dominates BJP's line of campaigning

The rape and murder of a junior doctor of state-run R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital here in August, is dominating BJP's line of campaigning for the forthcoming bypolls for six Assembly constituencies in West Bengal.

Double murder: Cuffs on husband for killing wife, grandmother

In a horrifying incident, a man allegedly murdered his wife and her grandmother in the Palashi area of Kaliganj police station in Nadia late last night.

Bengal govt to bring exams in medical colleges under CCTV surveillance, live-streaming

The West Bengal government has decided to bring examinations in all medical colleges and hospitals in the state under CCTV surveillance as well as arrange for the live-streaming of the entire examination session to bring an end to long-standing complaints of examination malpractices.

Academia urges strong linkages with industry

Sustainable and inclusive education is essential for enhancing the future well-being of both communities and nations.

TMC Birbhum unit may see major reshuffle

Party chairperson Mamata Banerjee has instructed party leaders in Birbhum to hold the meeting at the party office, Anubrata Mondal will be present at the meeting

HC stays suspension of 7 medical students

Students of Burdwan Medical College & Hospital were charged with ragging

City records 93 per cent less dengue cases from last year

At a time when the Aedes mosquito has brought apprehensions in the neighbouring district of North 24 Parganas, Kolkata is heaving a sigh of relief.

Bypolls: Sukanta Majumdar alleges TMC manipulation

Ahead of chief minister Mamata Banerjee's visit to Darjeeling, Union minister of state for education and state BJP president Sukanta Majumdar, today expressed concern that the state machinery, controlled by the Trinamul Congress (TMC), would not conduct a free and fair by-poll scheduled in North Bengal for 13 November.

HC advises Bengal government to fix guidelines for demonstration sites

The Calcutta High Court on Friday suggested that the West Bengal government should come out with specific guidelines on the places in the state where protest demonstrations by any party can be organised.

Initial probe suggests something injected in dead doc's body

Mystery intensifies over the unnatural death of the doctor attached with Jhargram Medical College Hospital after preliminary post-mortem (PM) revealed that something had been injected into his body triggering multi-organ failure.

BJP lodges complaints over Firhad Hakim's remarks

The state BJP has today filed a complaint with the chief electoral officer (CEO) of the West Bengal Election Commission, condemning recent remarks made by Trinamul Congress (TMC) senior leader and mayor of Kolkata Municipal Corporation Firhad Hakim.

IIM Calcutta awards two women bodies for social welfare

The Indian Institute of Management Calcutta Innovation Park (IIM-CIP) has awarded two women organisations for the initiative displaying strong commitment to building skills, providing market access and fostering entrepreneurship.

4-year-old girl raped in Murshidabad by teenager

A four-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a 15-year-old boy, who was arrested by the police under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act in Murshidabad.

Mamata set to visit Darjeeling, by-elections likely on agenda

Official sources said the CM will inaugurate the SARAS Mela on 13 November

Bangla Awas Plus: Katwa has fictitious name as beneficiary

In the midst of allegations of nepotism in allotment of houses under Bangla Awas Plus scheme, a student leader of the ruling Trinamul Congress has declined to accept the fund, even though the family is eligible.

Minister talks of state's gift on Jagadhatri Puja

Minister Indranil Sen during the press conference at strand road in Chandannagar said chief minister Mamata Banerjee has extended a special gift towards Chandannagar Jagadhatri Puja and carnival.

Maatir Maya theme for Chandannagar puja

Suvendu Adhikari, the Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and external affairs minister S Jaishankar, raising concerns over alleged human rights violations against the Hindu minority in Bangladesh.