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Eastern Command hails Havildar conferred with Uttam Jeevan Raksha Padak

The Indian Army's Eastern Command has stated that a Non Commissioned Officer (NCO) from its Gajraj Corps was awarded the Uttam Jeevan Raksha Padak on Republic Day this year for his exceptional act of bravery and selfless service.

Corporate Houses Upbeat to Sitharaman's 8th Budget

Corporate houses in the city seem to have lapped up the Union Budget 2025.

Hamas Frees 3 Hostages and Israel Releases Palestinian Prisoners in 4th Exchange of Ceasefire

The releases were quick and orderly, in contrast to chaotic scenes that unfolded on Thursday when armed militants appeared to struggle to hold back a crowd during a hostage release

Union Budget 2025-26 to be a milestone in realising the vision of 'Viksit Bharat': CM Yogi

Praising the Union Budget 2025-26, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday said that it includes significant provisions aimed at strengthening India's economy and improving the lives of common citizens.

Women's U-19 T20 WC final: Defending champs India face spirited South Africa

Having won all their matches on the way to the summit clash, 'Women-in-Blue' start as overwhelming favourites

Kerala Totally Ignored in Union Budget

Kerala Finance Minister KN Balagopal on Saturday said that the state did not get fair consideration in the Central Budget presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

A Man for All Seasons

Subhas Roy, who passed away last night, nine months short of a century, was Kolkata's quintessential \"Man for all seasons\".

Budget meaningless for middle class: Adhir Chowdhury

The Union Budget 2025 has sparked a political storm in West Bengal, with the state BJP hailing it as \"pro-people\" while the opposition Left and Congress have strongly criticised it, calling it \"anti-poor\" and a tool for electoral gains ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections and for upcoming elections in some states.

Industry bodies, NSE term Budget 2025 transformative step towards realising ‘Viksit Bharat’

Industry bodies and National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) have termed the Union Budget 2025-26, presented in Parliament by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday, as a transformative step towards realising the vision of ‘Viksit Bharat,’ with a strong focus on the middle class, MSMEs, startups, and employment generation.

Saraswati Puja in Netherlands

The Indian community in Hoofddorp, Netherlands, has ensured that the distance doesn't prevent them from celebrating one of their most cherished festivals.

Karnataka BJP hails Union Budget, says it brought joy to people

Hailing the Union Budget 2025-26, presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the Karnataka BJP on Saturday said that it brought joy to the countrymen.

How far right will Germany go?

With only a few weeks until Germany's election, Elon Musk has unambiguously thrown his support behind the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party.

Fire at Esplanade eatery disrupts morning traffic

A massive fire broke out in a food stall at Esplanade this morning, causing major traffic disruption in the area.

Galle Test: Lyon, Kuhnemann spin Australia to massive win

Spinners Nathan Lyon and Matthew Kuhnemann shared the spoils as defending WTC champions Australia registered a massive win against Sri Lanka by an innings and 242 runs on Day Four of the first Test at the Galle Cricket Stadium on Saturday.

Sitharaman's Turn to Chant 'Dhan-Dhanya' Mantra

In her eighth Union Budget in a row, the Union Finance minister Nirmala focussed on 10 broad areas, the first engine of which is the agriculture sector.

Major boost for defence, border infrastructure

Pension Budget also saw a significant boost, with ₹1.61 lakh cr earmarked for FY 2025-26

Union Budget: A mixed bag of hopes and concerns

Darjeeling MP Raju Bista expressed strong support for the budget's focus on tourism and infrastructure, particularly in rural and underdeveloped regions

College Street in retrospect: Culture, thought, and dissent

With the rapid modernisation and movement towards the digital, certain spaces become a material manifestation of culture and thought.

36 Life-Saving Drugs Fully Exempted From Basic Customs Duty

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while presenting the Budget 2025-26 in Parliament on Saturday, announced exemption for 36 life-saving drugs from basic customs duty.

Budget impact: Smartphones and EVs to get cheaper; TVs, fabrics to get costlier

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, presenting the Budget 2025-26 on Saturday, introduced some key changes in basic customs duties (BCDs) that will impact the prices of various goods.

Conspiracy to benefit international lobby

Amit Mitra, special adviser to the chief minister Mamata Banerjee on finance and a former state finance minister, today slammed the Centre for allegedly hatching \"a deep-rooted conspiracy to benefit the international lobby\" by presenting a Budget, which was nothing but to bring about further downfall of the common people and a \"budget of debacle\".

Offer letters for 69 students at Utkarsh Bangla camp in Ranaghat

The Ranaghat sub-division administration recently organised a special Utkarsh Bangla Mobilisation Camp at the Ranaghat Employment Exchange office in Rath Tala.

FM Sitharaman Announces Manufacturing Mission for Furthering 'Make in India'

A National Manufacturing Mission to cover small, medium, and large industries for furthering 'Make in India' was announced by Union Minister for Finance Nirmala Sitharaman while presenting the Union Budget 2025-26 in Parliament on Saturday.

Budget a force multiplier, milestone in India's development journey: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hailed the Union Budget as a force multiplier that would increase savings, investment, consumption, and growth.

Premier Kolkata medical institute Slapped With Show-Cause Notice by UGC

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has slapped a show-cause notice on Kolkata's iconic Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education & Research, often popularly referred to as the S.S.K.M. Medical College & Hospital for failure to submit an \"anti-ragging declaration\" lists from their students and their guardians to it.

Promoting Child Art

“Draw at least a few lines every single day to practise artistic excellence”, said acclaimed artist Mihir Koyal at the closing ceremony of the three-day Children’s Art Exhibition, an innovative initiative of COG India Art Foundation

Four years of peace'

Promod Boro, once a prominent student leader, now serves as the chief executive member of the Bodo Territorial Council (BTC).

Unlocking Potential

India's demographic dividend – a young and expanding workforce – has long been touted as its greatest economic strength.

GO YO YO

In my excitement at the worldwide success of Indian IT engineers, I predicted to a friend many years ago that the next major global import from India would be Bollywood music.

From a gentle breeze to a ured and textured portrayal le and its time SAL ink raging storm

Indu could be any young girl today, who finds her wings clipped and her dreams crushed by the expectations of her loving family, caring friends, and, of course, a society ostensibly reigning in her free spirit for her own good but really perpetuating decades of oppressive practices that have spelt the death of possibilities from taking flight since time immemorial.