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Suvendu gets threat from Bangladesh terror outfits

The BJP leader and Leader of Opposition in West Bengal, Suvendu Adhikari, received a threat from Bangladesh terror outfits on Wednesday.

Woman Married 6 Men, Fled With Cash, Held in 7th Attempt

Two women and as many men have been arrested in Uttar Pradesh's Banda for running a racket of duping single men into marriage and then stealing cash and ornaments from their homes.

B'desh stalls absent from Kolkata Book Fair

For the first time in 28 years, Bangladesh has not found mention as a participating country in the Kolkata International Book Fair schedule that was released on Friday.

Night Temperatures Drop to Bone-Chilling Low in Kashmir

Minimum temperature dropped further across Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday as Srinagar city froze at minus 7.3 degrees Celsius.

Patanjali's educational symposium concludes in Haridwar

The Bhartiya Shiksha Board (BSB), a new national school board established by the Centre, entrusting Patanjali Yogpeeth as its sponsoring body, concluded its transformative two-day educational symposium.

Manipur Needs Immediate Peace: CM

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Wednesday said the state, which has been in the grip of ethnic violence since May last year, needs immediate peace and appealed to two communities to reach an understanding.

Centre planning to arrest AAP leader and Atishi

DIRTY POLITICS: Kejriwal accuses saffron party of stopping Delhi government's work through the Lieutenant Governor

Illegal infiltration rises due to economic collapse in Bangladesh

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has expressed grave concerns over the sharp increase in illegal infiltration of Bangladesh nationals into India, attributing this alarming trend to the neighbouring country's ongoing economic crisis and the shutdown of its once-thriving textile industry.

9 Drug Peddlers Held in Kashmir Valley, Narcotics Seized

J&K Police said on Wednesday that it has arrested nine drug peddlers from various districts of the Kashmir Valley and recovered various narcotic substances from them.

3-year-old girl remains trapped in borewell

Three-year-old Chetna, who fell into a 700-ft deep borewell in Rajasthan's Kotputli on December 23, has still not been rescued, even as efforts continue.

Kolkata churches get splash of 'aalpona' paintings

At least two Kolkata churches, one among which is an orthodox parish, are set to usher in the yuletide with a larger message of communal harmony - using motifs of 'aalpona', a craft of floor paintings, traditionally used in Bengal's Hindu festivals - in their Christmas decorations.

SGPC chief awarded religious punishment

Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) president Harjinder Singh Dhami on Wednesday appeared before Akal Takht Jathedar and underwent the \"religious punishment\" for using \"derogatory remarks\" against his predecessor Bibi Jagir Kaur.

India Achieved 8.4 Pc Growth Rate During Vajpayee's Tenure

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday paid floral tributes at the statue of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee at Lok Bhavan here at a special Good Governance Day celebration to mark his 100th birth anniversary and commemorate his unparalleled contributions to India.

Maha Kumbh: Slogans sparks heated debate

The 2025 Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj is still weeks away, but controversy has already cast a shadow over preparations.

Vasundhara 'back' with Raje-niti, meets PM Modi

Former Rajasthan CM Vasundhara Raje is back in action? There's a lot of buzz in the corridors of power in this regard.

Biodiversity concerns halt tungsten mining

In a significant move, the Government of India, amid opposition, has instructed the Geological Survey of India (GSI) to reassess the Nayakkarpatti Tungsten Block in Madurai district, Tamil Nadu, with a focus on redefining its boundaries to exclude a biodiversity site spanning 193.215 hectares.

Handled like a terrorist: Karnataka BJP seeks probe into Ravi's arrest

After a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) delegation met Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot regarding the arrest of BJP MLC CT Ravi, Leader of Opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Council, Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, on Tuesday, condemned the treatment of Ravi.

Cong says LS alliance with AAP in Delhi was mistake

MUDSLINGING | Cong hits out at AAP over their alleged unkept promises and mismanagement on various issues

EPFO Adds 13.41 Lakh Net Members in Oct

Retirement fund body EPFO has registered 13.41 lakh net new members addition in October 2024, according to latest payroll data.

Office Market Buoyant: Report

With rising demand of premium workspaces, real estate consultant Anarock has said that realty firms are currently developing around 250 lakh square feet of office space across major cities for catering to the requirements of domestic and foreign companies.

Swan Ties Up With AG&P for India FSRU

Business tycoon Nikhil Merchant-run Swan Energy has lined up a floating LNG receipt and regasification unit for its proposed liquefied natural gas import project at Jafrabad in Gujarat, the firm said in a regulatory filing.

Govt Committed to Improve Quality Spending: FinMin

Aims to cut fiscal deficit to 4.5% in FY26

India Cements promoter N Srinivasan steps down

Leading cement maker UltraTech has completed the acquisition of promoters a 32.72% stake in India Cements Ltd, following which N Srinivasan and other promoters of the South-based cement maker have stepped down.

Telecom industry's revenue doubled in 5 yrs

The revenue of India's telecom industry increased 8% (qo-q) to Rs 674 billion (13 per cent growth year-on-year) in the second quarter of FY25, mainly driven by tariff hikes, according to a new report.

BPCL Picks Andhra Pradesh for India's Last Greenfield Refinery Project

State-owned Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) has picked Andhra Pradesh for setting up a new oil refinery-cum-petrochemical complex, which may be the last greenfield project in India which has detailed a very ambitious energy transition plan to net zero emissions.

Cement industry looks for better growth in 2025

The Indian cement industry, witnessing a consolidation and heightened rivalry between two corporate houses snapping smaller players, pins its hope on 2025 for an improvement in sales realisation, higher margins and acceleration in demand, expecting around 8 per cent sales growth helped by an increased government spending on big-ticket infra projects.

India's GDP growth seen at 6.5% in FY25, FY26: EY

Real GDP growth eased to a seven-quarter low of 5.4% in July-September -- the 2nd quarter of the current 2024-25 fiscal year

FPI Inflows Into Equities Drop Sharply In 2024; Rebound Anticipated In 2025

After a robust 2023, foreign investors significantly scaled back their investments in Indian equities in 2024, with net inflows amounting to over Rs 5,000 crore, as elevated domestic valuations, coupled with geopolitical uncertainties prompted investors to adopt a more cautious stance.

Woman Attempts Suicide With Infant Outside Police Station

A tragic incident unfolded in the Tilda Nevra police station area when 22-year-old Nandani Dewar attempted suicide along with her three-month-old daughter after allegedly receiving an unsatisfactory response from the police regarding a domestic dispute.

Chhattisgarh Polls Preparation Underway, Issues Special Order

The State Election Commission, Chhattisgarh has finalized arrangements for the upcoming urban body and panchayat elections in Chhattisgarh.