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ER registers surge in non-PRS earnings

The Eastern Railway registered an overall surge in non-PRS (passenger reservation system) earnings of 18.02 per cent in 2024-25, indicating a broader trend of increased passenger reliance on the flexibility and affordability offered by the railway system, according to the zonal railway.

BJP state secretary Nabarun Nayek removed on graft charges

In a major embarrassment for the BJP in West Bengal, state secretary Nabarun Nayek has been removed from his post following allegations of corruption.

Assembly set to discuss Waqf Amendment Bill

The state government would introduce a resolution to discuss in the Assembly seeking revocation of the central government's Waqf Amendment Bill 2024.

Two arrested for scrap iron theft

Two persons Sagar Akure and Mohamed Raja Khan were arrested after Durgapur Police seized around Rs 5 lakh worth iron scraps stolen from a closed iron and steel factory in Durgapur today morning.

Siliguri surgeon wins best medical teacher award

The medical fraternity in Bengal has a reason to celebrate, as senior surgeon Dr Kaushik Bhattacharya from Siliguri has been selected for the prestigious National Best Medical Teacher Award for the second consecutive year.

Durgapur residents choke with rising PM10 levels

Local residents are breathing toxic gases across this industrial city that has surpassed the degree of pollution of the national capital for the second consecutive day and topped the list of hazardous cities in the country, as the pollution index chart prepared by the Central Pollution Control Board reflects.

Ma Canteen-on-wheels runs successfully in Durgapur

It can be termed as the state's first Ma Canteen on wheels.

TMC Condemns Chinmayananda's arrest in B'desh, BJP Calls for border blockade

LoP Suvendu Adhikari also raised the demand for denial of visas, including medical visas to Bangladeshi citizens; he also asked the public to join the protests in border areas

High altitude balloon launching centre opened in Birbhum

Sixty three years after Homi Jahangir Bhabha's Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) set up India's first 'balloon facility' or high altitude balloon launching facility at Hyderabad in Telangana, the country's second balloon launching facility was inaugurated in Chandrapur by Kolkata based Indian Centre for Space Physics (ICSP) on Monday.

Protests through power bill nonpayment in GCPA strongholds

Members of the Rajbanshi community, under the banner of the Greater Cooch Behar People's Association (GCPA), protested against the disconnection of electricity connections in parts of Cooch Behar and adjoining areas in Jalpaiguri district.

How long can Partha Chatterjee be kept in jail? SC questions ED

The Supreme Court on Wednesday questioned the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) over the low rate of convictions in money laundering cases, wondering how long former West Bengal Education Minister Partha Chatterjee, arrested over alleged irregularities in primary teachers' recruitment in the state, could be kept in jail.

India climbs up 11 slots to be among top 50 countries in Network Readiness Index

India has improved its position by 11 slots and is now placed at the 49th rank as per the Network Readiness Index 2024 (NRI 2024) report as against the 60th rank scored in the NRI 2023 report.

In climbdown, Eknath Shinde leaves Maharashtra CM decision to PM Modi

Four days after the results of the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections were declared on 23 November, Eknath Shinde, the second contender for the post of chief minister, said at a press conference at his residence in Thane on Wednesday that he has left the final decision on the CM's post to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Israel-Hezbollah truce takes effect

If it holds, the ceasefire would bring an end to nearly 14 months of fighting

Both Houses of Parliament adjourned over Opposition demand for debate on Adani bribery, Sambhal violence

Both Houses of Parliament were adjourned till tomorrow on the second day of the Winter session as the Opposition uproar continued over their demand to discuss various issues, including the Adani indictment and Sambhal violence.

BGT 2024-25: India coach Gambhir to miss tour game for personal reasons

Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir will miss his side's upcoming two-day tour game against the Prime Minister's XI in Canberra starting on 30 November due to personal reasons.

Rajasthan Royals will be a good environment for Vaibhav: Dravid

History was made on Day 2 of the IPL 2025 Auction as the 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest player to get a contract in the league's history last Monday.

Australia to retain same team for pink ball Test in Adelaide, says coach McDonald

Andrew McDonald, Australia coach and selector, has backed Australia's present Test group to perform well in the Pink Ball Test, starting December 6 in Adelaide.

ICC convenes board meeting on Friday to end Champions Trophy 2025 impasse

With the BCCI refusing to allow Team India to visit Pakistan, the fate of the tournament hangs in the balance

Superb start for BGT series as Perth Test smashes attendance, viewership records

Fans turned out in record numbers at Perth Stadium for the highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy series opener, with the single highest attendance for a day of Test cricket in Perth recorded on days one and two.

Santosh Trophy: Uttarakhand, Delhi register emphatic Wins

Delhi defeated Chandigarh 6-0 in a one-sided contest in the first match of Group B qualifiers of the 78th National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy at the Bibi Ratni Sports Stadium on Tuesday.

Golf: Tiger Woods ruled out of Hero World Challenge

Tiger Woods announced that he will not play in the Hero World Challenge this December as he continues to recover from back surgery.

India to begin Men's Junior Asia Cup campaign vs Thailand

Indian men's hockey team is less than a day away from their Junior Asia Cup 2024 campaign opener against Thailand.

ISL 2024-25: Bengaluru FC visit Mohammedan SC, eye return to top spot

Bengaluru FC will aim to return to the top of the points table when they take on struggling Mohammedan SC at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Wednesday.

Impressive West Ham secure 2-0 win against Newcastle United

Tomas Soucek and Aaron Wan-Bissaka scored as West Ham United secured an impressive 2-0 win over Newcastle United in the Premier League to ease the pressure on boss Julen Lopetegui.

Champions League: Bayern Munich host PSG, Liverpool eye revenge against Madrid

Exciting matches in the offing as big guns aim to secure their respective qualifications to the next stage

India's real estate sector to cross $4.8 trillion by 2047: Report

The Indian real estate sector is set to cross $4.8 trillion in market size by 2047, contributing over 18 percent to the projected $26 trillion GDP target for the year, according to a joint report by real estate body CREDAI and Ernst & Young released on Tuesday.

5G subscribers in India to grow 3X to 970 million by 2030

A recent report said the number of 5G subscribers in India is expected to grow threefold to 970 million, accounting for 74% of the total mobile customer base in the country by 2030.

DPIIT signs MoU with WinZO to support over 2,000 interactive entertainment startups

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with WinZO, India's largest social gaming and interactive entertainment platform.

India signs Riyadh Design Law Treaty

After nearly two decades of negotiations, the member states of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) adopted the landmark Design Law Treaty (DLT).