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PM Modi to gift Rajasthan projects worth ₹1 L cr during his visit to Jaipur today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pay a visit to the Pink City on Tuesday to participate in the state-level function being held at Dadiya village near here to celebrate the first anniversary of the Bhajan Lal Sharma-led BJP government in the state.

'India-Bangladesh relations everlasting': Mukti Joddhas on Vijay Diwas

Relations between India and Bangladesh are everlasting and a few minor incidents will have no impact, Mukti Joddhas (freedom fighters) from the neighbouring country said during the Vijay Diwas celebrations in Kolkata on Monday.

Speeding car kills mother-son duo

A mother and her son duo was killed allegedly following drunk driving at Ramabati Gopalnagar area under the Mathurapur police station in South 24 Parganas this morning.

TMC thumping win in Contai Cooperative Bank polls

The ruling Trinamul Congress (TMC) registered a resounding victory in the Contai Cooperative Bank elections held on Sunday, winning 101 out of the 108 seats.

Altogether 101 employees of Indian Railways will be awarded by Ati Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar-2024

Altogether 101 employees of Indian Railways will be awarded by Ati Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar-2024

Trinamul Congress censures Firhad Hakim over his 'minority' remarks

In the face of large-scale criticisms both from inside and outside, Trinamul Congress on Monday finally officially censured West Bengal Municipal Affairs & Urban Development Minister and Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim over his recent public comments on \"minority\" and \"majority\".

Safety for Women in trains

Aiming to ensure a safe travel environment for women and children by implementing robust security measures, the Eastern Railway operated 156 Mail/Express trains, 171 passenger trains, and 13 ladies' special trains being escorted by the Railway Protection Force (RPF), including 74 trains jointly patrolled by male and female personnel.

Payel Roy Ganguly - Honored as "Nightingale of Chicagoland" in U.S. Congressional Record

Payel Roy Ganguly, hailed as the \"Nightingale of Chicagoland,\" has been honored in the U.S. House of Representatives by Illinois Representative Jonathan L. Jackson, for her inspiring journey from Kolkata, India to become a globally acclaimed musician.

ICC marks centenary with Narayana Murthy

Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) launched its centenary celebrations with a grand event featuring Padma Shri, Padma Vibhushan and Infosys Founder, N R Narayana Murthy at the historic Calcutta Town Hall.

Bangladesh tour operators to miss Bengal Travel Mart

Bangladesh-based tour operators will not participate in the 8th edition of the Bengal Travel Mart (BTM) 2024, despite earlier assurances from the Tour Operators' Association of Bangladesh (TOAB) following a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Eastern Himalaya Travel and Tour Operators' Association (EHTTOA).

Fresh Raniganj master plan for state approval

At a high-level meeting in Asansol, it has been decided that a fresh plan for rehabilitation and resettlement of Raniganj Coalfields subsidence and underground fire zone will be prepared and sent to the state government for final approval.

Bengal ranks first in animal protein production in country: Report

Bengal has become the country's highest animal protein producer, overtaking Uttar Pradesh, said a report published by the Animal Husbandry Statistics 2024.

Won't allow Lanka to be used against India

Sri Lanka's President Dissanayake, who is in India on his first visit after elections, said the cooperation with India will flourish under his govt

Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain passes away at 73

Tabla maestro and Padma Vibhushan Zakir Hussain passed away late last night at the age of 73 in San Francisco from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, an official statement from his family said on Monday.

24 countries confirm participation for Kho Kho World Cup 2025

Australia, USA, New Zealand, Germany, England, Poland, and the Netherlands are among 24 countries that have confirmed their participation in the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup, to be held at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium and Noida Indoor Stadium from January 13-19, 2025.

BGT: Twin tons put Oz ahead in Gabba despite Bumrah's fifer

Head (152) and Smith (101), tormented India again with a stunning 241-run stand to turn the tide in Australia's favour after the Indian bowlers got rid of the top three early in the first session

PKL 11: Delhi dedicate win to captain's son

In a heartwarming display of team spirit and celebration, the Dabang Delhi KC dedicated their recent victory over the Haryana Steelers to the captain and star player Naveen Kumar's newborn son.

U19 Women's Asia Cup: Sonam, Kamalini guide India to 9-wicket win over Pak

Sonam Yadav and G Kamalini powered India to a massive nine-wicket win over arch-rivals Pakistan in their opening Group A match of the inaugural U19 Women's Asia Cup here on Sunday.

Delhi Capitals have stronger squad than last year, says Ganguly after WPL auction

Delhi Capitals entered the WPL 2025 Auction with a budget of Rs 2.5 crore, aiming to fill four slots.

WPL 2025 auction: Deandra, Simran, Kamalini and Prema emerge as most expensive players

Deandra Dottin, Simran Shaikh, G Kamalini and Prema Rawat fetched big paychecks in the WPL 2025 Auction, which took place at ITC Gardenia, Bengaluru on Sunday.

North-East India navigates refugee flux amid rising infiltration bids from Bangladeshi Hindus

The ongoing religious persecution of Bengali Hindus in Bangladesh, coupled with their attempts to find refuge in India's northeastern states like Tripura, Assam and Meghalaya, has sparked an intense debate over the country's refugee policies.

Searching for roots with Pragjyotishpur LitFest

It was a unique literary confluence of author-translators, art connoisseurs, critics, budding writers, commentators on economics and history, and young people, who assembled for the Pragjyotishpur Literature Festival 2024, showcasing a series of panel discussions, special sessions with authors, workshops on creative writing and environmental protection, a multilingual poetry recitation and a few cultural programs at Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra in Guwahati.

Our aim is to help small businesses turn every customer conversation into sales opportunity, leveraging power of AI

Her father was a medical practitioner, but she was also bequeathed with an entrepreneurial legacy from her father's grandparents (the Ray Burmans), a leading name in the city's business circles, pioneering retail business in this part of the country.

Market outlook: US Fed policy, FII data and global cues key triggers for next week

A blend of global and domestic factors will influence the stock market outlook for next week.

CIL spends ₹5,570 crore on CSR activities in 10 years: Chairman

Coal India Ltd (CIL) is committed to CSR activities and has spent Rs 5,570 Crore on CSR during the last decade on pan India basis, much of it focused on health and education, said P M Prasad, Chairman of CIL.

Over 21 cr people benefitted under PMJJBY life insurance scheme: Finance Ministry

More than 21 crore people have benefitted under the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) scheme that provides life insurance coverage, said the Ministry of Finance.

Five out of 10 Cos add over ₹1.13 trillion last week

In the last week, the 5 out of 10 companies added Rs 1,13,117.17 crore to their total market valuation.

Foreign investors make strong comeback, invest over ₹22k crore in December

In the first two weeks of December, the foreign investors have made a strong comeback with a net investment of Rs 22,766 crore.

Public Sector Banks record highest-ever net profit of ₹1.41 lakh crore in FY24

India's Public Sector Banks (PSBs) have achieved a remarkable milestone by recording their highest-ever aggregate net profit of Rs 1.41 lakh crore in the financial year 2023-24, the Finance Ministry highlighted in a release on Sunday.

Americans abuzz over mysterious New Jersey sightings in the form of drones, planes or UFOs

That buzzing coming out of New Jersey: It's unclear if it's drones or something else, but for sure the nighttime sightings are producing tons of talk, a raft of conspiracy theories and craned necks looking skyward.