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From bond between Lord Krishna and Draupadi to Bengal Partition and Tagore's mass call for Rakhi

While, we all know the importance of Raksha Bandhan, a sister tying a sacred thread around the wrist of her brother.

TMC worker shot dead in Bengal's Nadia as fallout of factional infighting

A Trinamool Congress worker was killed and two others were critically injured in a clash reportedly between two factions of the ruling party at Dhaparia area in West Bengal's Nadia district on Wednesday.

Ishan Kishan to open, Shubman to come in at number 3 against Pak in Asia Cup

As India take on Pakistan on September 2 in cricket Asia Cup ODI tournament, there is a strong possibility of Ishan Kishan opening the batting with skipper Rohit Sharma, sources say.

Will try to recover before the year ends, says Alcaraz

Carlos had a flashing rise in the World Rankings and is nothing short of achieving the greatness of the game

Heavy rain leaves 4 dead, 48 missing in China's Sichuan

Four people were confirmed dead and 48 others missing after heavy rainstorms lashed Jinyang county in China's Sichuan province, local authorities said on Wednesday.

Pak's Imran Khan will be imprisoned for 2 more weeks despite getting bail

Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan will remain in a high-security prison for at least another two weeks despite being granted bail the previous day, as a court extended his detention Wednesday in a case involving the revealing of an official secret document, a defense lawyer said.

Israeli PM tightens diplomatic protocols after controversial Libyan meeting

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced a revision to the procedures for confidential diplomatic meetings after his Foreign Minister sparked controversy by disclosing a closed-door meeting with the Libyan counterpart.

Super typhoon Saola affects nearly 200,000 in Philippines

Super typhoon Saola has triggered floods and landslides in seven regions of the Philippines, affecting nearly 200,000 people, the government said on Wednesday.

Gabon military claims takeover

President Ondimba under house arrest, hours after he was declared the winner in an election

Around 170 rescued Senegalese migrants returned after Mauritania refused to take them in

Nearly 170 migrants returned to Senegal on Wednesday after spending almost a week in limbo on a Spanish rescue boat.

Supermoon could team up with Hurricane Idalia

A rare blue supermoon could raise tides above normal just as Hurricane Idalia takes aim at Florida's west coast, exacerbating flooding from the storm.

Idalia makes landfall as Category 3 storm

More than 2,30,000 customers were without electricity as trees snapped by strong winds brought down power lines

IndiGo aircraft snags: DGCA conducting 'comprehensive technical evaluation'

In a closely coordinated effort, Indian aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is conducting a comprehensive \"technical evaluation\" of the engine-related problems encountered by two separate IndiGo aircraft on Tuesday, an official said.

India allows rice export to meet food security requirements of Singapore

India has decided to allow the export of rice to meet the food security requirements of Singapore in view of its special relationship with the South east Asian nation.

Nifty gives up all its gains to close flat

The lack of strength to sustain the upside bounce on Wednesday could possibly drag Nifty down to its immediate supports of 19,250-19,200 levels in the short-term

Lawyers up in arms over police action; UP govt set up 3-member committee

Lawyers in Uttar Pradesh were in agitation mode and paralysed the functioning of all the courts in the state on Wednesday over police action against some lawyers in Hapur on Tuesday.

Rahul Gandhi demands statement from PM Modi on China's standard map'

Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi today demanded a statement from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on China's \"standard map\" in which Beijing staked claim over Arunachal Pradesh and Aksai Chin.

People of India want change: Pawar on eve of INDIA conclave

He hinted at the possibility of discussing issue of seat-sharing for LS polls by the national Opp parties

Flood situation in Assam turns worse; 3 lakh people affected

The flood situation in Assam took a turn for the worse as more than three lakh individuals were impacted by the deluge across 21 districts in the state, according to an official bulletin.

Assam's longest flyover opens for public in Guwahati

Assam's chief minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Wednesday inaugurated Assam longest flyover in Guwahati's Maligaon area, named the 'Nilachal Flyover'.

Dynasties rule the roost in Telangana elections

Former Maharashtra Governor and BJP leader Chennamaneni Vidyasagar Rao's son Vikas Rao on Wednesday joined the BJP and is likely to contest from Vemulawada Assembly constituency despite all the talk about \"parivarwad\" by the Saffron party

'Will implement K'taka Gruha Lakshmi model across India'

Rahul Gandhi launched direct benefit transfer of Rs 2,000 each to women of Karnataka

Vehicles of disabled people to get tax relief

The state transport department has decided to exempt taxes of vehicles registered under ownership type 'divyangjan' or persons with disabilities.

Students look forward to stakeholders' meet at Jadavpur University campus

Student unions are eagerly waiting to meet the Jadavpur University authorities on Friday, when all the stakeholders are set to meet. The main issues would be security, CCTV installation, anti-ragging and measures to stop consumption of alcohol within the campus.

PM SVANidhi scheme: 767 hawkers get LOR

With Kolkata Municipal Corporation working as an intermediary, around 767 hawkers and street vendors in the city have received the 'letter of recommendation' for the PM SVANidhi scheme.

Kolkata Metro Railway to join elite club

Kolkata Metro Railway is set to become a member of an elite Metro club.

CM Mamata's visit to Dubai, Spain uncertain

Ministry of external affairs is yet to give its clearance for her foreign trip

CRPF celebrates Raksha Bandhan with fervour in Siliguri

A group of students along with teachers from Siliguri Model High School (Sr. Sec.) had the privilege to celebrate Raksha Bandhan with the brave Officers and Soldiers of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), group centre, Kawakhali, Siliguri.

Rising onion prices bring tears to consumers in Kolkata

After chilli and tomatoes, the rising prices of onions are now bringing tears to the middle-class people of Kolkata, with the price of the staple vegetable raging from Rs 45-50 a kg in the retail markets of the city.

Happy with deployment of adequate Central forces in Dhupguri: Adhikari

The BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari today expressed his happiness over deployment of adequate Central forces in Dhupguri bypoll.