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BJP, LF flunk in Bankura miserably

The BJP suffered a loss in their stronghold in the threetier panchayat election in Bankura where they had won eight out of 12 Assembly seats in the 2021 election and both the Lok Sabha seats in 2019.

Post results violence claims two lives in Malda district

Post Panchayat results violence continues unabated. Violence claimed two lives in Malda district since last night.

Centre releases ₹7,532 crore to states for disaster relief

The Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance on Wednesday released an amount of Rs 7,532 crore to 22 state governments for their respective State Disaster Response Funds (SDRF).

PM Modi to depart today on trip to France, UAE

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pay an official visit to France and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from 1315 July, it was officially announced today.

Sonia to attend second Opposition meet in B'luru along with 24 parties

Former Congress president Sonia Gandhi will attend the second opposition meeting in Bengaluru on July 1718 which will also see the participation of 24 parties, sources said on Wednesday.

Yamuna water level at its highest ever, Kejriwal writes to Shah

With the water level in the Yamuna river at its highest ever, Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday wrote to Union Home Minister Amit Shah appealing for the Centre’s intervention, to prevent further flooding in the National Capital.

TMC puts seal on massive rural elections victory

At least five more killed in poll-related violence since Tuesday night

Shafali's last-over heroics help India clinch low-scoring thriller against Bangladesh

After their batting collapse in the first innings, Shafali Verma's three wickets in the last over turned the game in India's way, helping visitors clinch a thrilling 8-run victory over Bangladesh in the second T20I of the three-match series here at Shere Bangla National Stadium on Tuesday.

England name unchanged squad for 4th Test against Oz

England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Tuesday named an unchanged 14-member squad for the fourth Ashes Test match against Australia starting at Old Trafford on July 19.

Jaiswal all set for debut as India face West Indies challenge

There are plenty of challenges for both sides and they will be eager to prove themselves

Pak-Russia oil deal hits roadblock

Islamabad and Moscow seem to be clinging to their positions, meaning that inking a long-term agreement may not be possible anymore

Helicopter with 6 people onboard goes missing in Nepal

A helicopter with six people onboard went missing on Tuesday in Nepal, officials said.

Six dead, three missing as heavy rain lashes Japan

Heavy rainfall in Japan's Kyushu region has left six people dead and three others missing, local media reported on Tuesday.

Kim Jong-un's sister warns US spyjets will face 'very critical flight'

Kim Yo-jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, on Tuesday warned that spy jets will face a \"very critical flight\" in case of a repeated illegal intrusion into the Pyongyang's exclusive economic zone, threatening to take military action.

Israeli parliament gives initial approval to controversial bill

While 64 lawmakers of the far-right coalition government voted in favour, 56 lawmakers voted against

Trump lawyers ask judge to postpone trial without setting a date in classified documents case

Lawyers for former President Donald Trump are asking a judge to postpone his criminal trial without setting a new date as he stands accused of illegally hoarding classified documents at his Florida estate.

German oppn leader takes aim at migration, but largely rules out working with Far Right

Germany’s conservative opposition leader said Tuesday that large-scale migration is one of the country’s biggest problems and the main reason for a recent surge in support for the far right.

Turkey backs Sweden's NATO membership: Stoltenberg

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg announced that Turkey has finally backed Sweden's bid to join the military alliance and called Ankara's decision \"historic\".

Zelenskyy slams NATO's 'absurd' lack of timetable

It seems there is no readiness either to invite Ukraine to NATO or to make it a member of the alliance,’ the president said

Self-regulation in pharma sector necessary to maintain pharmacy of the world'status: Mandaviya

It is important for MSME (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) Pharma Cos. to be mindful of the quality of drugs and expeditiously move towards Good Manufacturing Processes (GMP) through selfregulation, Union Minister of Chemicals & Fertilizers and Health & Family Welfare Mansukh Mandaviya said today.

Stock market: Wall St points slightly higher ahead of US inflation update

For the first time in more than a year, the Fed did not raise its benchmark lending rate when it met in early June

Punjab, Haryana step up relief work in flood-affected areas

Himachal Pradesh CM conducts aerial survey to assess damage in three districts due to heavy rains

Kharge invites Oppn leaders to unity meet in B'luru on 17-18 July

Amidst concerns in the Opposition camp over the recent split in the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) in Maharashtra, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge is believed to have invited top Opposition leaders for participation in the next unity meeting scheduled to be held on 1718 July in Bengaluru.

Arif Mohammed Khan says UCC is necessary to ensure fundamental right of equality before law

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan, who always takes progressive positions on the customs and practices of Muslims in the country, has come forward in support of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC).

Three capitals matter: SC to hear Andhra Pradesh's petition in December

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said that it will hear in December 2023 the Andhra Pradesh government’s challenge to the State High Court’s 3 March 2022 judgment against the setting up of three capitals in the state as seats of the government, legislature and the High Court respectively.

BRS, Congress fight over free power scheme for farmers

Ruling BRS calls for statewide agitation in Telanga over Congress statement

Mandate in favour of TMC in Hooghly

The gram panchayat seats have gone in favour of TMC. The BJP, which has a strong hold in Arambagh in the panchayat election, seems to lose its political base. It failed to put up a tough fight to the ruling party.

RVNL finishes pier work before time

In a relief not only to the Metro railway but also the motorists, the Rail Vikas Nigam (RVNL) completed the construction work of the all important Pier No 318 at Chingrighata Crossing at EM Bypass before the target date.

TMC suffers setback in strongho Bhangar losing Polerhat-II GP

Ruling Trinamul Congress suffered a setback in its stronghold Bhangar area after losing Polerhat-II gram panchayat to the Indian Secular Front (ISF)-Jami Rakshma Committee (JRC) alliance.

Wife of man who against Anubrata wins complained

Lipika Mondal, wife of Shib Thakur Mondal, the man who lodged an FIR against TMC Birbhum district president Anubrata Mondal alleging an attempt on his life by him, won from the 165 number seat of Bankati in Balijuri gram panchayat in Dubrajpur block.