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COAS concludes visit to Nepal, further solidifying ties between two neighbours

General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), returned to India on Sunday after a resoundingly successful five-day official visit to Nepal, which has reinforced the strong partnership between the Indian and Nepali Armies.

MP CM and new DGP both hail from Ujjain

Madhya Pradesh is soon going to witness a very rare occurrence, as the state's Chief Minister and the new Director General of Police (DGP) will be from the same city.

PM calls for participation of youth in building 'Viksit Bharat'

Thousands of young individuals, meticulously selected from villages, blocks, districts, and states, will gather for the Vikshit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue

'Black propaganda' campaign caused MVA loss: Pawar

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP-SP) chief Sharad Pawar stated that the results of the 2024 Maharashtra assembly elections were \"totally unexpected\", in his very first reaction after the 2024 Maharashtra assembly results were declared on Saturday, 23 November.

'Maharashtra not happy': Sanjay Raut questions Mahayuti's landslide victory in Assembly polls

Expressing disappointment over the outcome of the Maharashtra Assembly elections, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut, on Sunday, emphasized the resilience of his party workers.

Notice to Tollywood actor Ali for constructing farmhouse without permission

A gram panchayat in Telangana's Vikarabad district has issued notice to Tollywood actor Ali for allegedly constructing a farmhouse without valid permission.

Multifold increase in migratory bird population at TN bird sanctuary

The forest officials of Tamil Nadu's Vettangudi Bird Sanctuary have reported a significant increase in the number of migratory birds visiting the sanctuary this season compared to previous years.

Andhra Pradesh: Jagan flays Chandrababu-led govt for neglect of education

Former Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party President Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy (photo) on Sunday flayed the TDP-led coalition government in Andhra Pradesh for its neglect of all sectors, especially education.

No freedom to express opinions in Kerala BJP: Sandeep Warrier

The former BJP leader alleged that Krishnakumar was chosen as the Palakkad candidate without considering the sentiments of ordinary party workers in the region

'Two Leaves' symbol is AIADMK's Brahmastra: Rajinikanth

Effusive in his praise for the late Chief Minister and matinee icon MG Ramachandran's spouse, VN Janaki, south Indian superstar Rajinikanth on Sunday credited her with the unification of the AIADMK by renouncing politics and handing over the party to Jayalalithaa.

Ex-bureaucrat blames 2 IAS officer for Adani scandal in AP

A retired bureaucrat from Andhra Pradesh has blamed two IAS officers for the Adani bribery scandal that has hit the state and urged Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu to order a probe and take action since it has undermined investor confidence.

Devastating fire in Ultadanga slum: Several homes destroyed

A devastating fire broke out in the Ultadanga slum on Sunday morning.

Air quality in Kolkata, Howrah deteriorates

The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Kolkata and its adjacent Howrah town deteriorated on Sunday with the initial wintry effect also leaving an impact.

CM initiates efforts to develop Chakla Loknath Temple as a major global tourist destination

Ahead of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, the BJP has repeatedly accused the state government of anti-Hindu bias, citing incidents in Murshidabad's Beldanga and neighboring Bangladesh.

Mamata to chair meeting of TMC national working committee

A reshuffle in the party is expected to be a key point of discussion at the meeting

Madarihat loss sees BJP's tally in Bengal Assembly down to 66

With the BJP candidate losing the Madarihat Assembly constituency, the total tally of the party in the West Bengal Assembly has come down to 66.

Altercation leads to fatal beating of youth at Ishapore Rifle Factory; police launch investigation

A minor altercation led to the alleged beating and death of a young man inside the Rifle Factory Ishapore in North 24-Parganas.

Bypoll results show how badly the Left parties have been marginalised

All the six candidates fielded by the Left Front in the recently concluded by-elections whose results were announced on Saturday lost their deposits, proving that the people of West Bengal have rejected the Left parties.

AQI very high in Asansol, alarming rise of air pollution in past two days

With the onset of winter, Asansol's Air Quality Index (AQI) has deteriorated significantly, with air pollution levels reaching alarming levels in recent days.

Hooghly dealers agree to keep the price of potatoes stable

In view of the persistent rise in the price of potatoes in the retail markets of Kolkata and adjacent areas, state minister Beccharam Manna held a meeting with the potato wholesale market dealers of Hooghly.

VHP-backed Sant Samaj calls for unity to resist attacks on Hindus

Senior members of the Kendriya Margdarshak Mandal of sants (holy persons) held a two-day conference in Siliguri, during which they passed resolutions emphasizing the need for unity among the Hindu community to lawfully resist attacks on temples, idols, Puja pandals, and other holy places.

Left plans protests across Bengal on 26 November against neglect of farmers

The announcement was made by the CPI(ML) Liberation's West Bengal State Committee

14th Siliguri Mahakuma Book Fair begins 30 Nov

The state-sponsored 14th Siliguri Mahakuma Book Fair is set to take place from 30 November to 6 December 2024 at Baghajatin Park.

Police seize ten firearms from vehicle in Kulti area, two arrested

A significant quantity of arms and ammunition was seized from the Kulti area on National Highway-19 by the Special Task Force (STF). Two individuals were arrested in connection with the seizure.

Kalighat police arrest coal scam accused Bikash Mishra on molestation charges

Bikash Mishra, an accused in the coal scam in Raniganj Coalfields area, who had been arrested earlier both by the CBI and the ED was arrested by Kalighat Police Station today allegedly on charges of molesting his niece.

Four more arrested in tablet scam; police uncover new leads

Four more individuals have been arrested in connection with the tablet scam from three different locations in Siliguri and neighbouring districts last night.

Factional clash in Murshidabad's Sekendra Panchayat leads to bombing incident, several injured

Tension erupted in the Sekendra Gram Panchayat area under Raghunathganj police station in Murshidabad due to a factional feud between two groups within the Trinamul Congress (TMC).

Three killed in violence, arson in UP's Sambhal over court survey of masjid

Three youths were killed in violence that broke out during a court survey of the Jama Masjid in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal on Sunday.

All-party meet held ahead of Winter Session of Parliament

The BJP-led NDA government at the Centre on Sunday convened an all-party meeting on the eve of the Winter Session of Parliament, during which it expressed its willingness to discuss any topic.

There is no room for ego in a marriage'

According to Dr Saktirupa Chakraborty and Dr Suranjan Chakrabarti, both consultant obstetricians and gynecologists, a marriage is always about mutual respect, trust and shared values.