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EAM cautions nations against hidden agendas
Comment comes against backdrop of China’s debt-trap diplomacy with some Asian, African nations
Stock Market Ends On High Note With Bullish Sentiment
The Sensex surged 566.97 points, reaching aclosing figure of 66,079.36, while the Nifty added 177.50 points to finish at 19,689.85
Cleared by LA 2028 organisers, cricket's 128-year wait to enter Olympic fold awaits IOC nod
The International Cricket Council’s (ICC) plans of globalizing cricket and making it a part of the Olympics received a much needed shot on the arm after the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics organizing committee decided to recommend the sport’s inclusion at the Games.
World Cup: India eye chance of adding another win to kitty against Afghanistan
Indiawould want for the troika of captain Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan and Shreyas lyer to getruns with the bat
Political equations changing as RLD bats for Congress in Uttar Pradesh
In what can be termed as an example of changing political alignments in Uttar Pradesh ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, the Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) has said that the political situation on the ground was turning “perceptibly favourable” towards the Congress which is now required to lead the INDIA bloc from the front.
Delhi L-G sanctions Arundhati Roy's prosecution for Kashmir remark
Delhi Lt. Governor V.K. Saxena on Tuesday sanctioned the prosecution of Arundhati Roy and Sheikh Showkat Hussain in the 2010 FIRS against them.
Uttarakhand CM Dhami orders verification of madrassasin state
Order comes after police book madrassa head and hisson under POCSO Act
Israel pounds Gaza, as people scramble for safety in sealed-off territory
Israel's military said Tuesday thatithad regained effective control over itssouth andthe border; tollat least 1,600 on both sides
India, Saudi Arabia to promote bilateral investments
India and Saudi Arabia have agreed to promote investments in each other’s country in the new and renewable energy sector.
Opposition parties hold dharna demanding restoration of democratic rights, statehood
A Large number of people on Tuesday participated in the 3-hour long dharna organised here by the mainstream parties, including the National Conference (NC), Congress, PDP, CPI(M) and others, demanding restoration of statehood, democratic rights and also holding assembly elections.
MP original laboratory of BJP-RSS: Rahul
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi today alleged that Madhya Pradesh, and not Gujarat, is the original “laboratory” of the BJP-RSS, where money is stolen by treating the dead, and BJP leaders urinate on the faces of tribals and Dalits.
BJP taking no chances against Congress in Raj Assembly polls
Seeks to put Cong on back foot by fielding big namesin the form of seven Members of Parliament
Hooghly admin sets up kitchen next to heritage building
Flouting all norms, Hooghly district administration is constructing a mini-kitchen beside a heritage building at Sreerampur.
CM to virtually open district Pujas on 12 Oct STATESMAN NEWS SERVICE
Chief minister Mamata Banerjee will inaugurate Durga pujas in districts virtually this year only on a single day instead of three separate days like previous years.
BJP joins Kamduni protest rally
The Leader of Opposition in the Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, claimed today that CID officers are responsible for the acquittal of the accused persons in the Kamduni College student rape and murder case.
India to grow at 6.3 pc for FY24 amid strong consumption: IMF raises growth forecast
India's GDP is poised to grow at 6.3 per cent for the Financial Year 2024 amid the stronger-than-expected consumption between April and June, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Tuesday.
Calcutta HC seeks affidavit from Centre on non-payment of MGNREGA dues to Bengal
Calcutta High Court on Tuesday directed the Union government to file an affidavit on non-payment of central dues to West Bengal government for the 100-day job scheme under MGNREGA.
People of India stand firmly with Israel: Modi
Netanyahu briefs PM Modi on situation in Israel following terror attacks
Israel Says It's At War After Surprise Hamas Attack; Death Toll Surpasses 1,100
Israel says it has brought in special forces to try to wrest control of four sites from Hamas fighters after the militant group launched its unprecedented incursion into Israel.
Caste census necessary for future of India: Rahul Gandhi
Taking aswipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he accused him of misleading the country
Tensions running highin West BankasIsraelimposes closure
Residents say thatthe entrances to towns and citieshave been shut with iron gates, cement blocks
Stock market faces drastic dipamid global concerns
The Sensex witnessed asteep decline of 483.24 points, UIEIMAaLely GOsIrig at 65,512.39, while the Nifty also struggled to finish at 19,512.35
A setback, but not a disaster in Maldives
The election of pro-China Progressive Alliance candidate, Mohamed Muizzu, as President in Maldives led to a buzz that China is in and India is out of the island nation.
Cong will implement women's reservation ifvoted to power in 2024: Kharge
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday said his party will implement women's reservation, including extending the benefit to OBC women, if it is voted to power in the 2024 Lok Sabha election.
Chouhan's name in BJP list puts speculations to rest
T he Bharatiya Janata Party announced names of another 57 candidates for the Madhya Pradesh assembly election, on Monday, including the name of the chief minister, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, from his Budhni seat. This puts to rest all speculations about whether Chouhan would be contesting the election or not.
Jagan puts onus for Chandrababu Naidu's incarceration on Modi Govt
Says he has nothing to do with Naidu's arrestas he wasin London when police arrested him
Nat Geo plans documentary on family Pujas
National Geographic, for the first time, is set to make documentaries on three household family Durga Pujas (bonedi bari) in the city.
BJP and TMC vie for Matua votes amid concerns over CAA
In a significant display of political mobilisation, Matua community representatives gathered in front of the Raj Bhavan on Sunday in the presence of several community members carrying their community flags in the backdrop of political tension.
Dengue cases cross 50k-mark, 2 more die
Situation is alarming with North 24-Parganas being worst affected
Why the remote island of Sagar is so special to Didi
On moonless nights, the dark waters of the Ganges River which flows into the Bay of Bengal at Sagar Deep, literally meaning Sea Island, swells so high that residents of this remote island don’t venture near the banks.