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Trauma lingers on for survivors of deadly tsunami that hit Thailand 20 years ago

Dec 26, 2004, the day the deadly Indian Ocean tsunami struck across South and Southeast Asia, after a 9.1 magnitude earthquake off the west coast of Sumatra island

France observes day of mourning for victims of Cyclone Chido

France marked a day of mourning Monday for victims of Cyclone Chido, which devastated its poorest territory, Mayotte, over a week ago.

Israeli airstrikes on Gaza kill at least 20 people, say Palestinian medics

Around 100 captives are still inside Gaza

UN 2024: India calls for change at UN as conflicts persist

As the United Nations prepares to celebrate its 80th anniversary next year, India stressed that reform is \"key\" to the organisation's \"relevance\" in addressing current and future global challenges, as world leaders signed off on an ambitious pact in 2024 to transform global governance and drive sustainable action.

Biden gives life in prison to 37 of 40 death row inmates

President Joe Biden announced Monday that he is commuting the sentences of 37 of the 40 people on federal death row, converting their punishments to life imprisonment mere weeks before President-elect Donald Trump, an outspoken proponent of expanding capital punishment, takes office.

Ambiguous path to clarity?

India, fondly dubbed as the 'mother of democracy', is no stranger to the ceaseless cycle of elections.

On the brink of transition?

Amid governance failures eroding public trust in Chief Advisor Yunus' interim government, Bangladesh may be witnessing a sharp political shift, with the BNP-led by Tarique Rahman—capitalising on the volatility

Imperative rejig

The ASER 2024 report revealed alarming gaps in foundational literacy and numeracy among rural 14–18-year-olds, questioning India's educational system's effectiveness despite increased enrollment and ambitious policy goals

Rain hits north India, mercury plunges; Kashmir reels under intense cold

SNOWFALL LED TO CLOSURE OF 30 ROADS HIMACHAL

Four ZPM members of CADC join BJP

Four Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) members of the Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC) in South Mizoram's Lawngtlai district have joined the BJP, a senior saffron party leader said on Monday.

'Faster than bullet train': Congress on inflation

The Congress on Monday took a swipe at the Modi government over \"rising\" prices of food items, saying the bullet train announced by it has not arrived but the inflation, which is spiralling upwards faster than the speed of a bullet train, has broken the back of the common person.

Stop 'injustice': Kharge amid ongoing farmers' issue

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday urged the Modi government to not do \"further injustice\" to farmers through its \"anti-farmer\" policies and fulfil its old promises.

Rahul meets Parbhani victim's family, says police 'killed' Dalit man

CM says visit politically motivated

National stage for Bhujbal? Sulking leader holds meeting with Fadnavis; CM 'planning' to move him up the ranks

The former state minister was accompanied by his nephew Sameer Bhujbal during the nearly 30-minute meeting

'ONOE' Bills 12th to be sent to joint parliamentary panel since 2015

It will require support of two-thirds of the members present and voting

Cracks appear in Bengal BJP as Dilip Ghosh and Tathagata Roy mock party leaders on social media

'In this godforsaken, Islamist-overrun, infiltrator-infested critical border state, the hapless BJP staggers on with a part-time president'

As Hill politics gain momentum, parties keep close watch

Two recent back-to-back events have managed to add momentum to the somewhat stagnant Hill politics.

PM Modi hands over 70K job letters, 'record govt posts given in 1.5 years'

'NO PREVIOUS GOVERNMENT PROVIDED JOBS IN SUCH A MISSION MODE'

Ramasubramanian named NHRC chief

Former Supreme Court judge V Ramasubramanian has been appointed the new chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission, the rights panel said on Monday.

Students of Raiganj Univ demand immediate convocation ceremony

Programme not held for the past 5 years leaving students without a final degree certificate

Youth held for assault & attempted rape

Cops from the Women Police Station have arrested a 20-year-old youth on allegations of assaulting and attempting to rape a 40-year-old woman, who is the mother of one of his friends.

State Horticulture dept steps in to stabilise onion prices, support farmers

The recent surge in onion prices, ranging between Rs 80 and Rs 90 per kilogram over the past few months, has strained households.

Family assaulted after protesting stone-pelting

A family in Michael Madhusudan Colony, in Siliguri was assaulted by their neighbours on Sunday night after protesting against stone-pelting.

Double murder rocks Cooch Behar: 65-year-old man, nephew found dead

COOCH BEHAR: Cooch Behar was rocked on Monday by a chilling double murder, involving a man who allegedly killed his father and cousin.

Christmas & New Year: Malda gears up for 3 grand carnivals

'THIS YEAR'S CARNIVAL PROMISES TO BE MORE VIBRANT & INCLUSIVE...

Steeped in history: 'Step Aside' in Darj opens its gates to the public

DECEMBER: 'Step Aside', the villa where Deshbandhu Chittaranjan Das had breathed his last in Darjeeling, opened its gates for the public on Monday following a thorough renovation.

South Dinajpur: Unfenced border stretch raises infiltration concerns

B'DESHI WITH FAKE AADHAAR HELD; 3 SUMMONED BY CID

Three UP residents held for ATM fraud

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Youth killed in a road accident in Beliaghata

Within 24 hours of the two youths being killed in a road accident on Maa flyover, another man was killed after he lost control while riding his motorcycle and rammed the guard wall in Beliaghata on Sunday night.

City's iconic bakeries see festive rush as Christmas treats fly off the shelves

NOTICEABLE PRICE HIKE 'IS NOT A DETERRENT'