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Heavy rain across TN, Chennai suburbs flooded

Close on the heels of cyclone Fengal, which devastated northern Tamil Nadu, heavy rains under the influence of a low pressure in the Bay of Bengal continues to lash the state and neighbouring Puducherry.

Farmer handcuffed in Telangana, Revanth Reddy orders probe

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has ordered a probe after his government faced flak for taking a farmer, arrested in connection with the attack on government officials, to hospital in handcuffs and shackles after he suffered a heart attack.

Diplomatic success: India B'desh to swap fishermen

49 Indian fishermen detained by Dhaka to be exchanged for 78 Bangladeshi fishermen held in India

Maha Cabinet expansion, portfolio allocation discussed with BJP top brass, says CM Devendra Fadnavis

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated on Thursday that he held discussions about the cabinet expansion and portfolio allocation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Minister Amit Shah, BJP President JP Nadda and party's National General Secretary BL Santhosh.

'Operation Lotus' shadow gets bigger as MVA MPs meet PM Narendra Modi, Amit Shah

The exact purpose behind the meeting remains unknown but the meeting of the seven Thackeray-led Sena MPs with Modi is considered politically significant

Union Minister Giriraj Singh protests in Parliament premises against Sonia, questions her relationship with George Soros

Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Thursday protested in the Parliament premises against Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson and Rajya Sabha MP Sonia Gandhi over her alleged links to Hungarian-American businessman George Soros.

Bengal Police submits report to Calcutta HC on arrangements at cyber police stations

West Bengal Police, on Thursday, submitted a detailed report to a division Bench of Calcutta High Court on the existing arrangements at the different cyber police stations in the state.

RG Kar tragedy: Statement of forensic doctor who took pictures of victim's body crucial for CBI

The statement of one particular doctor in the team of forensic experts conducting the autopsy of the body of the lady junior doctor of R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital -- who was raped and murdered within its premises in August -- and who took some pictures of the victim's body before the autopsy, has become crucial for CBI trying to establish if tampering was done with the evidence in the case.

ED conducts raids at two places in Bengal in chit fund case

The officials of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday carried out search operations at two places at Rishra in Hooghly district of West Bengal in connection with a chit fund scam matter.

Cold wave alert for five districts of south Bengal

The cold spell has been brought in mainly by dry northwesterly to northerly winds prevailing at lower levels

CM Mamata inaugurates renovated street in Howrah

The chief minister renamed the street after legendary footballer Sailen Manna

WBCERC asks private hospital to refund ₹3.70L to patient

The West Bengal Clinical Establishment Regulatory Commission (WBCERC) on Thursday directed a private hospital in southern Kolkata to refund treatment charges of around Rs 3.68 lakh to a patient after the commission found negligence in his treatment.

Awas Yojana anomalies in E Burdwan

A local leader of the ruling Trinamul Congress owns a flat in Katwa town in East Burdwan, but his wife surprisingly has been allocated a house in Bangla Awas Yojana (BAY).

Govt directives to all departments on fund release for schemes

After the tablet scam where government funds were diverted to other accounts, the state finance department today issued directives to all departments asking them to exercise caution while releasing funds for different flagship schemes of the government to ensure transparency.

DG SSB to arrive ahead of Shah's visit

Director General (DG) of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), Amrit Mohan Prasad, is scheduled to arrive in Siliguri on 18 December in preparation for Union Minister Amit Shah's visit to the SSB Regional Headquarters in Ranidanga on 20 December.

Wedding collection from Shyam Sundar Co Jewellers

Shyam Sundar Co Jewellers is presenting Shubho Vivaha Utsav from 16-28 December.

'Banglar Bari' scheme list for W Burdwan, Purulia finalised

Out of 24,051 applicants, about 15,863 applicants have been selected for the Banglar Bari scheme of the state government in West Burdwan district.

Fire in factory, 1 hurt

A major fire broke out in a naphthalene factory in Muchpara near Durgapur under New Township police station yesterday evening and one labourer suffered severe burn injuries yesterday evening.

Assam govt makes NRC application mandatory for Aadhaar, sparks furore

In a move that has sparked controversy and a strong political backlash, the Assam government has announced that Aadhaar applications will be rejected if the applicant or their family members have not applied for inclusion in the National Register of Citizens (NRC).

Places of Worship Act: SC halts new suits, court orders on religious sites

In a long-awaited succour, the Supreme Court on Thursday restrained all courts across the country from passing any effective interim or final order including that of surveys in pending suits staking a claim over existing religious structures.

FM lashes out at Rahul Gandhi over his remarks on Public Sector Banks

Lashing out at the Leader of the Opposition, Rahul Gandhi, over his remarks on the state-run banks, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said he has a penchant for making baseless statements.

Stock Market Remains Rangebound; IT, Auto, And FMCG Stocks Gain

Stock market on Wednesday remained rangebound for the fourth consecutive session with IT, auto, and FMCG stocks gaining; energy lagged behind.

Israeli Strikes On Gaza Kill At Least 29, Palestinian Medics Say

Around 100 Israeli hostages are still inside Gaza, at least a third of whom are believed to be dead

Special Metro services for SET aspirants on Sunday

The Kolkata Metro Railway has decided to operate special Metro services on 15 December for the aspirants of State Eligibility Test (SET) to be conducted by West Bengal College Service Commission.

Bengaluru techie's wife, her kin booked for abetment of suicide

After a 34-year-old techie committed suicide in Bengaluru, an FIR has been registered against his wife and her family members for allegedly harassing him, police said on Wednesday.

Pacy, bouncy Gabba challenge awaits Team India in third Test

After 10-wicket drubbing in Adelaide Test, Indians up against tough conditions in Brisbane

World Chess C'ship: Ding survives Gukesh attack, earns another draw

Playing with white pieces in a classical game for the last time in this match, India's D Gukesh came up with an attacking approach but reigning champion Ding Liren of China defended superbly, coming up with precise moves in a nerve-jingling time scramble, to draw the 13th and penultimate game of the World Chess Championship 2024 match here on Wednesday.

Ancelotti relieved after Real Madrid beat in-form Atalanta

Real Madrid emerged victorious against Atalanta with a 3-2 win, to record their third win in the Champions League.

East Bengal take on Odisha FC juggernaut

Odisha FC will aim to register their third win on the trot when they face an upbeat East Bengal in an Indian Super League clash at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Thursday.

Law must eliminate bias

Proposed amendments to the Arbitration Act must clearly spell out the procedure for appointing arbitrators, says Dr. P. Madhava Rao