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Bengal school job scam: Middleman Ayan Shil granted bail in ED case

A single-judge Bench of Calcutta High Court, on Monday, granted bail to businessman and promoter Ayan Shil in the case registered against him by Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the multi-crore cash for school job case in West Bengal.

Centre should ensure release of Bengal fishermen jailed in B'desh: Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Monday that the Union government should ensure the release of the state's 85 fishermen who have been detained in neighboring Bangladesh after they crossed the international coastal borders.

Slugfest between TMC, BJP over Waqf Bill statement

Two days later after a statement by Trinamul Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee regarding Waqf properties Bill (Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024), there was a political slugfest after the saffron party today took up the ante against TMC on the same issue.

Darjeeling tea industry seeks financial revival package

The Union minister also clarified that the deadline for halting tea manufacturing operations, set for 30 November, would not be extended. The domestic tea prices have seen an upturn

Zelenskyy: NATO Offer Could End War's 'Hot Stage'

'You can't give an invitation to just one part of a country,' Zelenskyy said

Putin Signs Off Record Russian Defense Spending As Top EU Officials Visit Kyiv

Russian President Vladimir Putin approved budget plans, raising 2025 military spending to record levels as Moscow seeks to prevail in the war in Ukraine.

Jyoti Singh to lead 20-member Indian squad in Women's Junior Asia Cup

Hockey India on Sunday announced a strong 20-member squad for the upcoming Women's Junior Asia Cup, set to take place in Muscat, Oman, from December 7 to 15. The team will be led by captain Jyoti Singh, with Sakshi Rana serving as vice-captain.

ISL 2024-25: Jamshedpur FC, Mohammedan SC chase immediate answers to get their seasons back on course

Two teams in an immediate need of positive results will lock horns when Mohammedan SC and Jamshedpur FC meet each other at the JRD Tata Sports Complex in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on Monday.

Hockey India announces 20-member squad for Junior Asia Cup

Hockey India (HI) announced a strong 20-member squad for the upcoming Women's Junior Asia Cup, set to take place in Muscat, Oman, from 7th to 15th December 2024.

India lose to USA in first match of ITTF Mixed Team World Cup 2024 in China

Team India suffered a 3-8 defeat against the United States in their opening match of the first stage of the ITTF Mixed Team World Cup 2024 table tennis tournament in Chengdu, People's Republic of China, on Sunday.

Jacob Bethell registers 2nd fastest fifty on Test debut in England's win over NZ

Young England all-rounder Jacob Bethell had a memorable outing against New Zealand at Hagley Oval on Sunday, hitting a match-winning fifty and registering the second-fastest half-century on Test debut by any batter in the format.

Syed Modi India Int'l: Sindhu breaks BWF tour title drought

India secure three crowns in total; Treesa-Gayatri bag women's doubles accolade

PKL Season 11: Dalal eyes 4th title for Patna Pirates after big win over Bengaluru Bull

In the high-stakes world of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL), the Patna Pirates aren't just playing a game - they're crafting a legacy.

Raimona's hidden treasure: The Chinese pangolin

In a groundbreaking discovery, conservationists and forest officials have documented the first photographic evidence of the elusive Chinese pangolin in Assam's Raimona National Park (RNP) in Guwahati.

India's strategic challenges in Tripura

It is truly unfortunate that even nearly eight decades after India emerged as a sovereign democratic nation with the eclipse of British imperialism after the Second World War, the terms like mainland India and north-east exist till date.

NDA wins in NE by-elections amidst debates on premature polls

As the precedent prevails, by-elections in all eight legislative assembly constituencies of northeastern states were won by the ruling parties.

‘Motorsports landscape in India is still growing, and funding is a big challenge'

She had to defy conservative norms and overcome significant backlash to pursue her dreams.

GST collection for November spikes by 8.5 pc at ₹1.82 lakh cr

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue collection for the month of November stood at Rs 1,82,269 crore, marking an 8.5 per cent increase on a yearly basis, the government data said.

RDB Primarc Techno Park acquires DLF Techpark-1 for ₹638 cr

RDB Primarc Techno Park LLP, an affiliate of Primarc & RDB Group, executed definitive agreements to purchase the business undertaking of DLF Techpark-1 from DLF Infocity Developers (Kolkata) Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of DLF Cyber City Developers Ltd, for an aggregate consideration of nearly Rs. 638 (six hundred thirty-eight) crore on a slump sale basis.

Coal production marks 7.20 per cent growth YoY in November

In November, the Ministry of Coal achieved a remarkable milestone with overall coal production reaching 90.62 million tonnes (MT) (Provisional), marking a 7.20% growth year-on-year.

Market valuation of 9 of top 10 most valued firms surges to over ₹2.29 lakh crore

Last week, the combined market valuation of nine of the top 10 most valued firms surged to Rs 2,29,589.86 crore.

Foreign investors pull out $ 2.56 billion from Indian equity market in November

The foreign investors pulled out Rs 21,612 crore (USD 2.56 billion) from the Indian equity market in November, data by the National Securities Depository Limited said.

Market outlook: RBI MPC, PMI and global economic data key factors for next week

Last week, Nifty increased by 223 points or 0.94 per cent to close at 24,131 and Sensex increased by 685 points or 0.87 per cent to close at 79,802.

UN halts aid shipments through Gaza's main crossing after looting, blames the crisis on Israel

The U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees said Sunday it is halting aid deliveries through the main cargo crossing into the war-ravaged Gaza Strip because of the threat of armed gangs who have looted recent convoys.

Syria sends in reinforcements to halt insurgents from advancing after seizing Aleppo

The Syrian military rushed in reinforcements Sunday to push back insurgents from advancing farther into the northern Hama countryside after they seized Aleppo and surrounding strategic locations in an adjacent province in a surprise offensive.

A twice-yearly shot could help end AIDS, but will it get to everyone who needs it?

It's been called the closest the world has ever come to a vaccine against the AIDS virus.

Social Democrats gain and incumbents are punished in Iceland's election

Voters in Iceland appeared to have rejected incumbent parties in a parliamentary election, partial results showed Sunday, with a center-left party leading the contest in the North Atlantic island nation.

Rajasthan to launch a Centre-state joint venture for metro rail projects

To give a boost to setting up and launching metro rail projects in Rajasthan, a new Centre-state joint venture company will be formed soon.

'Disgusting, backward thinking': Congress hits out at RSS chief's population remarks

The Congress on Sunday slammed Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat for his remarks advocating an increase in fertility rates to ensure the \"survival of society.\"

Ram temple chief priest demands govt's intervention in Bangladesh to save Hindus

Chief Priest of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya, Acharya Satyendra Das, has demanded that the Central government should intervene to protect the Hindus and monks in Bangladesh.