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Modi takes dig at 'corrupt' &'dynasts', opens airport

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday took a dig at ‘corrupt’ and ‘dynast’ people who cannot digest the better lifestyles of farmers and middle class attained during the last nine years.

Nagaland Police to probe illegal transport of ammunition by cop, others

Nagaland Police have constituted a high level committee, headed by an Inspector General of Police (IGP), to investigate the involvement of a police officer and five others in the unauthorised transportation of ammunition, an official said on Thursday.

Tamil Nadu cash for job scan: Accused under PMLA can't be sent to ED custody, SC told, alleging abuse of the law

Alleging misuse and abuse of the anti-money laundering law, the Supreme Court on Thursday was told that an accused under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act upon being produced before a magistrate can’t be mandatory remanded to custody of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) upto 15 days and can only be sent to judicial custody.

Telangana districts grapple with heavy flooding

Helicopters, boats pressed into service to rescue people; roads go underwater, many marooned

80 tourists rescued at Muthyaladhara waterfall

A total of 80 tourists who had gone to watch the Muthyaladhara waterfall in Mulugu district of Telangana yesterday afternoon but were trapped by the rising water in the stream were rescued by a joint team comprising the NDRF, the SDRF and district police personnel at around 3:30 am today.

Eco-friendly ways blend with Puja themes

A few Durga Puja Committees have taken the pledge to have environmentally friendly products as they start a preparations for the annual event.

Govt appoints Indranil Sen as WBTDC head

In an abrupt development, the state government appointed Indranil Sen, minister of state for information and cultural affairs (I&CA), as the chairperson of the West Bengal Tourism Development Corporation (WBTDC).

KP team visits Bhangar, meets local officials

A day after chief minister Mamata Banerjee, who holds the home portfolio, asked Kolkata Police (KP) to bring Bhangar within the jurisdiction of South 24-Parganas, a team from Lalbazar visited several areas in the violence-hit block on Thursday.

Nabanna draws up dengue roadmap

7 people have died in hospitals in the city in past week

India lodges protest with China over stapled visas for Arunachal athletes

Three wushu players in the team ~ Nyeman Wangsu, Onilu Tega and Mepung Lamgu ~ are from Arunachal

BJP trying to implement divisive politics in Bengal, says Mamata

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today alleged in the state Assembly that the Central BJP is trying to implement its divisive politics in Bengal to get mileage in the 2024 Lok Sabha election.

EAM slams Opp for sloganeeringin RS

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar today slammed the Opposition for constant sloganeering when he was giving a suo moto statement in the Rajya Sabha on India's foreign policy.

Attacking Opp, Modi gives Quit India call

New name, old tricks, says PM Modi at rally in Rajasthan’s Sikar

Parliament chaos: BJP matches Opp slogans with 'Modi, Modi'

The Opposition’s slogan-shouting in both Houses of Parliament for a debate on Manipur was on Thursday fully matched by Treasury Benches whose members got up and shouted equally loudly “Modi, Modi,” to drown the Opposition’s voices.

BJP is scared of opposition alliance's name INDIA: Akhilesh

Samajwadi Party National president and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav claimed that the BJP is very nervous about the Opposition alliance and they have a problem with the alliance name INDIA.

Speaker justifies rejecting BJP's adjournment motion

West Bengal Assembly Speaker Biman Banerjee on Wednesday justified his decision to turn down BJP’s adjournment motion for discussion on atrocities against women in the state on the floor of the House and said the Speaker’s table cannot be treated as a post office.

No coercive action against Abhishek Banerjee till 31 July: ED tells Calcutta HC

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday informed the Calcutta High Court that it will not adopt any coercive action, including arrest, against Trinamool Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee till July 31 in relation to the central agency’s ongoing probe in the West Bengal school recruitment case.

BCCI to discuss India-Pak match date change with state associations

The discussion on a likely date change in the India-Pakistan match for the 2023 Men’s ODI World Cup is likely to take place when the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) officials are going to join members of the state associations in a meeting in the national capital on July 27.

Sports Ministry ease norms for India football teams to participate in Asian Games

Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and the Government of India decided to ease the rules so that both teams can participate in the Asian Games even after failing to meet the existing criteria.

Ashes: England name playing eleven for 5th Test at The Oval

Broad will also play at The Oval, making him the only England bowler to play all 5 matches of the Ashes

Cambodian PM to retire, transfer power to son

Hun Manet will become the PM in just over three weeks, says PM Hun Sen

BGBS inaugural dinner may be cancelled

The cash-strapped state government may cancel the fabulous inaugural dinner just a day before the seventh edition of the Bengal Global Business Summit (BGBS)-2023 from 21-23 November at the Biswa Bangla Convention Centre.

For better control, KMC gets hyper-local in fight against dengue

With fear of dengue gripping the city once again, the Kolkata Municipal Corporation has decided to work on localized issues in coordination with the councillors and residents to fight the menace.

Chief minister wants Bhangar under city police control

In a significant move, chief minister Mamata Banerjee today asked the commissioner of city police to curve out a division in city police to bring Bhangar under its jurisdiction.

BJP's fact-finding team wants CBI probe

A five-member BJP fact-finding team, led by former Union minister and MP Ravi Shankar Prasad, has recommended a CBI inquiry into allegations of torture on BJP workers following panchayat poll violence.

Assembly to take up motion condemning Manipur violence

Chief minister will take part in discussion, finance minister will move the motion

Indian stock upbeat, indices gain 0.5 pc

Indian stock markets traded upbeat on Wednesday with both Nifty and Sensex closing 0.5 per cent higher.

Banks recovered over ₹10 lakh crore from defaulters in past 9 years: Centre

Banks in India have recovered non-performing assets worth Rs 10.16 lakh crore on an aggregate basis in the past nine years, Minister of State (MoS) Finance Bhagwat Karad informed Parliament.

Growth slowdown concentrated in advanced economies: IMF

Chief Economist Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas said restrictions imposed by India on exports of certain varieties of rice are likely to exacerbate volatility on food prices

Amit Shah to launch unique initiative 'Mera Gaon MeriDharohar' today

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah will launch a unique initiative ‘Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar’ as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav tomorrow.