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Loan agency seizes home of sitting TMC councillor

A private home loan provider has seized and sealed the house of a sitting Trinamul Congress councillor of ward number 63 of Asansol Municipal Corporation (AMC) allegedly for failing to repay a house loan.

Bisnupur temples need to meet UNESCO guidelines to make it to heritage list

While the temples of Bishnupur, the capital of the medieval Malla dynasty, have been included in the tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage sites, they still need to meet the specific requirements outlined in the UNESCO guidelines, stated Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Minister of Culture & Tourism.

NHRC seeks report on silicosis deaths in West Burdwan

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sought a detailed report from the District Magistrate (DM) of West Burdwan district within eight weeks regarding cases of death due to silicosis in Barabhui Village within Salanpur Police Station limits.

From guns to gadgets: Smartphones putting Maoists in Chh'garh on defensive

In the dense Maoist insurgency-hit forests of Bastar in Southern Chhattisgarh, smartphones have emerged as a powerful tool reshaping the lives of the region's youth and weakening the Maoist grip on local communities.

Government to launch 3 apps to protect consumers from dark patterns

The Department of Consumer Affairs will launch \"Jago Grahak Jago App\", \"Jagriti App\", and \"Jagriti Dashboard\" for public use on National Consumers Day on 24 December.

'Bru rehabilitation a milestone in restoring dignity and livelihoods'

Union Home Minister Amit Shah expressed his profound happiness on Sunday while addressing members of the rehabilitated Bru tribal community in a remote village in Tripura.

'Amendment in Conduct of Election Rules conspiracy to destroy integrity of ECI'

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday launched a scathing attack on the BJP-led government at the Centre over the amendment made in the Conduct of Election Rules, saying this was a \"systematic conspiracy\" by the ruling dispensation to destroy the institutional integrity of the Election Commission of India (ECI).

Centre forms committee under Defence Secretary to look into Air Force's overall capability development

Amid the growing air power of China and Pakistan and the shortage of fighter aircraft faced by the Indian Air Force, the Defence Ministry has formed a high-level committee under Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh (photo) to look into the overall capability development of the service through indigenous design, development and acquisition projects.

ISL: Mumbai City FC beat Chennaiyin FC, jump to fourth spot

An early goal by Nikolaos Karelis steered Mumbai City FC to a 1-0 win against Chennaiyin FC in an Indian Super League (ISL) clash at the Mumbai Football Arena (MFA) on Saturday evening.

Additional drinks breaks to counter record heat during MCG Test

With the five-match Test series between India and Australia locked at one-all, the tussle for the Border-Gavaskar trophy heats up not only on paper, but also on the ground with the Bureau of Meteorology predicting the temperature to reach 40 degrees in Melbourne on the first day of the Boxing Day Test.

Bowlers hit nets as Team India gear up for Boxing Day Test in Melbourne

The Indian bowlers went through an intense practice session at the nets at the iconic MCG on Saturday

KL Rahul eyes unique hat-trick ahead of Melbourne contest

As India aims to secure a crucial series lead in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia during the third Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), all eyes will be on Indian opener KL Rahul, who has been in exceptional form in a series that has largely been challenging for Indian batters.

Trying to deflect attention from AAP's failure: JD(U) leader on Kejriwal's letter to Bihar CM

JD(U) Working President Sanjay Jha on Saturday launched a scathing attack on AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal, saying that by writing a letter to the Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar over the Ambedkar row, the latter was trying to divert attention from the \"failures\" of his party-led government in the national capital.

100 per cent digitised ration cards under NFSA; 80 cr beneficiaries under ONOR

It has been a remarkable year for the Department of Food and Public Distribution, with the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana (PMGKAY) extended for five years starting January 1. This includes 100 per cent digitised ration cards under the National Food Security Act across India, and 99.8 per cent of fair price shops (FPSs) are now automated using electronic point of sale. The One Nation One Ration card is enabled across the country, covering 80 crore beneficiaries, among others.

PM Narendra Modi invites adventure lovers to visit Rann Utsav

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited everyone to Gujarat's famous Rann Utsav, which will go on till March 2025.

Himanta brushes off imaginary claims by Bangladesh, highlights Assam's leap towards technological advancement

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has categorically dismissed claims surrounding an alleged imaginary map created by certain individuals in Bangladesh, purportedly showing Assam as part of their territory.

Peace has returned to NE in last ten years: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister assured that all ongoing projects would be completed within three years

JK's Chenab Bridge designed for a life of 120 years

Chenab Bridge, an engineering marvel of the Indian Railway and the world's highest Arch Railway bridge, has been designed for a life of about 120 years.

Chh'garh CM to interact with investors in Delhi tomorrow

Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai of Chhattisgarh will attend an Investor Meet in New Delhi on December 23, where he will meet leading industrialists and investors from across the country.

France's anti-terrorism court convicts 8 people of involvement in the 2020 beheading of a teacher

France's anti-terrorism court on Friday convicted eight people of involvement in the beheading of teacher Samuel Paty outside his school near Paris four years ago, a horrific death that shocked the country.

A rocket fired from Yemen strikes an area of Tel Aviv overnight, lightly injuring 16 people

A rocket fired from Yemen hit an area of Tel Aviv overnight, leaving 16 people slightly injured by shattered glass from nearby windows, the Israeli military said Saturday.

Govt funding bill clears Congress and heads to President Biden, averting a shutdown

Facing a government shutdown deadline, the Senate rushed through final passage early Saturday of a bipartisan plan that would temporarily fund federal operations and disaster aid, dropping President-elect Donald Trump's demands for a debt limit increase into the new year.

At least 2 dead and 60 hurt after a car drives into a German Christmas market

The driver was arrested at the scene shortly after the car barrelled into the market at around 7 p.m

Canadian Prime Minister reshuffles cabinet

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (photo) announced changes to his cabinet. According to a list issued by the prime minister's office,

UN chief 'outraged' over killing of WFP members in Sudan

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres (photo) is outraged by the killing of World Food Programme (WFP) staff members in an aerial bombardment in Sudan, and calls for a thorough investigation, his spokesperson said.

Ukrainian drones strike deep into Russian territory, hundreds of miles from the front line

Ukraine brought the war into the heart of Russia Saturday morning with drone attacks that local authorities said damaged residential buildings in the city of Kazan in the Tatarstan region, over 600 miles from the front line.

He fought to save jungles in Honduras; now his killing haunts environmental defenders

Seven bullets pounded into Juan Lopez outside a small white church on a sunny September afternoon.

Murder and terrorism charges brought against Iranian officer in 2022 killing of American in Iraq

An Iranian officer blamed for the 2022 killing of an American in Iraq has been charged in New York with federal murder and terrorism crimes, authorities announced on Friday.

7 inmates are dead after a prison riot in southern Mexico

Seven inmates were killed in a prison riot in southern Mexico, when inmates resisting transfers to other jails fought police with guns and knives, authorities said.

Australia: One dead, two injured in shooting in Melbourne

One man died and two more were injured after a shooting in Melbourne, the capital city of Australia's state of Victoria.