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Biden Honours Pope Francis With Presidential Medal of Freedom

President Joe Biden on Saturday honoured Pope Francis with the Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction, the highest civilian award given by the president, saying the pontiff was \"a light of faith, hope, and love that shines brightly across the world\".

Wildcard Return

Donald Trump has been loved, hated and baited. But he has seldom been ignored. His renewal as US President will see ambition, change and controversy lock horns

Hostility at its Worst

More than 1,500 violent incidents in the first 10 months of this year have killed at least 924 people, including 570 law enforcement personnel and 351 civilians, in Pakistan

Former Fossils Band Member's Body Recovered

In a mysterious circumstance, the body of a former member of Bengali band Fossils, Chandramouli Biswas, was found at his residence in Central Kolkata on Sunday morning.

Building collapse at Kannauj: All 28 trapped workers rescued after 16-hour operation, FIR lodged

All 28 workers were pulled out safely by rescuers from the rubble of a collapsed under-construction building at Kannauj railway station following a 16-hour overnight operation, officials said on Sunday.

Dallewal Writes to Religious Leaders, Saints, Urge Them to Press Centre to Accept Farmers' Demands

Fasting Punjab farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal on Sunday wrote to several religious leaders and saints, urging them to impress upon the Central government to accept farmers’ demands, which include a legal guarantee to minimum support price for crops.

Rescue operations in Assam coal mine enter 7th day, toll remains at 4

Rescue operations at a flooded coal mine in Assam's Dima Hasao district continued for the seventh day on Sunday to locate trapped labourers inside the quarry, officials said.

Railway Minister Vaishnaw launches slew of initiatives for pilgrims

MAHA KUMBH

Woman dies, 20 fall ill after consuming wild tubers in Sitalkuchi

A tragic incident unfolded in the Nagar Shobhaganj area of Sitalkuchi block, where approximately 20 people fell ill, and a woman lost her life after consuming wild tubers.

Pugmark Spotted at Jhargram Forest

The fear of tiger has surfaced once again at Jhargram with the spotting of a pugmark at Banspahari forest area on Sunday morning.

EC has termed poll code vital for ensuring level playing field

ONE NATION, ONE ELECTION DEBATE

Probe agencies left red-faced with series of court orders citing 'illegal' arrests

In most of these cases, the arrests were without 'application of mind'; a defence counsel claimed, while the prosecution lawyers batted for victims' rights

5,000 youths have shunned Naxalism to join mainstream

Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Sunday said Naxalism has declined significantly in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli, as nearly 5,000 youths have quit the outlawed movement, joined the mainstream and many of them have got employment.

Sharad Pawar's politics of betrayal ended by BJP's poll victory in Maha: Shah in Shirdi

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said veteran politician Sharad Pawar played politics of betrayal and treachery in Maharashtra from 1978, which was ended by BJP's massive victory in the Assembly polls with its resolve to establish a stable government.

SKM Advances Meeting With Punjab's Protesting Farmers to January 13

'The meeting will discuss details of how to carry out a joint struggle by all the three platforms'

India's young will power its rise to becoming developed by 2047: PM

PM MODI AT VIKSIT BHARAT YOUNG LEADERS DIALOGUE

About 14 People Remanded to Judicial Custody in Minor Girl Rape Case in Kerala

Fourteen people have been arrested and remanded to judicial custody in connection with the alleged sexual abuse of a Dalit girl in the district, police said on Sunday.

Missing girl's body found in Farakka

The decomposed body of a female engineering student, who was reported missing eight days ago, was discovered at Farakka's Ganga Ghat.

Man held with cocaine worth Rs 1 crore

The Special Task Force (STF) and Khalpara Outpost police, in a joint operation, arrested a man with 93 grams of cocaine valued at around Rs 1 crore.

Dooars Utsav concludes with record participation, enthusiasm

The 19th edition of the Dooars Utsav concluded on Sunday with remarkable fanfare, drawing massive crowds and setting new benchmarks.

Clay artisans of South Dinajpur in a race against time for Poush Parbon

Winter in Bengal is synonymous with the sweet aroma of date palm jaggery, traditional delicacies like Pithey and the much-awaited Poush Parbon festival.

GTA writes to NHPC urging re-survey for rehabilitation of affected families

TEESTA FLASH FLOODS

Cop sent to police lines over sexual assault allegations

A woman lodged a detailed written complaint at Siliguri Women's Police Station, claiming that SI Subrata Goon called her to his rented residence last Friday and sexually assaulted her

Project ‘Unlocking livelihood…’ to be extended to other Darjeeling tea gardens

ENCOURAGING OUTCOMES

Cop on vacation dies in elephant attack

ALIPURDUAR

Nepalese national held with SIM box sent to 5-day police custody

The Nepalese national, who was nabbed by the Military Intelligence and Darjeeling police while trying to sell a SIM box, has been remanded by a Siliguri court in police custody for five days on Saturday.

NBAU Student Dies During Marathon Race

A pall of grief enveloped the campus of North Bengal Agricultural University (NBAU) on Sunday after the tragic death of a first-year student during a marathon race organised to mark Youth Day and the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda.

City to pay tribute to French cinema legend Alain Delon

EVENT TO BE INAUGURATED TODAY

CID cyber experts examine phones before magistrate

TMC COUNCILLOR MURDER CASE

Kasba councillor attack case: One more held

Another miscreant involved in the attempted attack on Kasba councillor Sushanta Ghosh was arrested on Sunday morning from the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International (NSCBI) Airport in Kolkata.