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Newly-elected TMC RS MP will seek VBU VC's removal

CM Banerjee has also appointed Samirul Islam as the chairman of the State Migratory Workers Welfare Board

'Want normal relations with Pak but...': MEA on Pak PM's call for talks with India

Days after Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif showed his willingness to talk to India, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Arindam Bagchi on Thursday said that India wanted neighbourly ties with Pakistan but there should be an atmosphere free from terror and violence for such a relationship.

France evacuates Indian nationals from Niger

Following the military coup in Niger, the French Government evacuated over 990 of its citizens including Indian nationals over the past two days.

Govt restricts import of laptops, tablets & PCs to boost Make in India

To promote the Make in India campaign, the government has restricted imports of laptops, tablets and personal computers with immediate effect on Thursday.

Opp offers 'middle path solution' to break Parllogjam over Manipur

Amidst the logjam in Parliament over the Opposition MPs' demand on a debate on the violence in Manipur, the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) claims to have offered a middle path solution which would allow a discussion on Manipur.

Burial row:17 injured in Manipur clashes

At least 17 people were injured on Thursday during clashes with security forces in Manipur's Bishnupur and Churachandpur districts ahead of a mass burial of victims killed in the ethnic violence, officials said. The clashes took place in Kangvai and Phougakchao villages.

'Haven't suspended Schengen Visa appointments for Indian tour groups'

The Embassy of Switzerland in India on Thursday clarified that it has not suspended Schengen visa appointments for Indian tour groups.

Gyanvapi case: Allahabad HC allows ASI survey

Allahabad High Court on Thursday gave its nod to a scientific survey by Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) of the Gyanvapi mosque premises in Varanasi, rejecting the petition of the Anjuman Intezamia Masjid committee opposing the survey.

Lok Sabha passes Delhi services Bill

Amit Shah says Opposition's priority is to ‘save their alliance’

'Ask PM To Speak In Parl On Manipur Violence'

Opp leaders meet Murmu & submit a memorandum over Manipur situation

Trump Indicted For Efforts To Overturn 2020 Election

The Trump campaign called the charges ‘fake’ and asked why it took 2.5 years to bring them

Sunak Defends UK's Climate Record

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak defended his government's policies on the environment on Wednesday after campaigners criticised them, saying its record on cutting carbon emissions is better than other major countries.

I Look Forward To These Kind Of Games As Captain: Hardik Pandya After Series Win Against WI

After winning the series by 2-1, India's stand-in skipper Hardik Pandya revealed that he likes to captain these kind of matches which have something at stake.

India-Pakistan Match To Be Played On 14 October

ICC has not released a revised schedule for the WC butas per reports the PCB has agreed on the change

Some days we play like the best team & some days we just get steamrolled: Hope

West Indies captain Shai Hope expressed his team's inconsistency after suffering a 1-2 series loss against India and said while his side has the potential to showcase top-tier performance on some occasions, they also encounter crushing defeats on other days.

BCCI invites tender for media rights for int'l, domestic matches

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday announced the release of Invitation to Tender for Media Rights for the BCCI International and Domestic Matches.

'Chris Woakes inclusion in the last three Ashes Tests set the scene for England'

Former Australian spinner Brad Hogg believes that England's turning point came with the inclusion of Chris Woakes in the final three Ashes Tests as his presence had a significant impact on the team's performance.

Australia Open: Sindhu, Srikanth, Prannoy advance to round of 16; Lakshyaretires mid-way

Two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu over powered compatriot Ashmita Chaliha in straight games to move into the second round of the Australian Open Badminton at the State Sports Centre in Sydney, on Wednesday.

Punjab FC to join ISLas 12th club

Punjab FC, the reigning champions of the I-League 2022-23, on Wednesday announced their inclusion in the Indian Super League (ISL) from the upcoming 2023-24 season, becoming the 12th club in the league.

Indian stocks dip sharply on weak global market cues

Indian stock indices traded sharply lower Wednesday, tracking weak cues from overnight US markets.

Top 10 defaulters owe ₹40,825 crore to banks

Overall, the top 50 wilful defaulters owed banks as much as ₹87,295 cr as of 31 March

India, Canada likely to sign Free Trade Agreement soon

India and Canada are likely to sign a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) soon.

Patna: Caste-based survey resumed, physical survey will be completed in one week

A day after the Patna high court lifted the ban on caste based survey, the authorities resumed it on Wednesday.

Speaker won't chair LS, until disruptions stop: Sources

As Parliament witnessed repeated disruptions since the monsoon session began, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has decided to refrain from chairing the House until members behave in accordance with the dignity of the House, sources said on Wednesday.

Digital data protection bill likely to be introduced in Lok Sabha today

The Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023 is likely to be introduced in Lok Sabha on Thursday.

KCR blames Centre for failing to fulfill poll promises for farmers

Telangana chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao blamed the Centre for the delay in releasing funds for waiver of farm loans alleging that its vindictive attitude resulted in putting up financial hurdles for the state government.

KMC proposes more parking lots in city

If all goes as planned, five more parking spaces could be added in the city soon.

Centre's missive to states on scheme name change

The central government may stop release of funds if states across the country change official names of different centrally sponsored schemes (CSS).

Buddhadeb better, desperate to go home

The medical team attending to ailing former chief minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee is unwilling to discharge the 79-year-old Marxist leader till his intravenous (IV) antibiotics course ends by this week though he is desperate to go back home.

Mamata slams Centre's step-motherly attitude

The chief minister credits govt for state’s various welfare schemes