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'PM Modi's visit to US has potential to change political, tech landscape for future'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to US has the potential to change the political and technological landscape for the future, according to geopolitical expert Samir Saran

Man tied to tree, forced to chant 'Jai Shri Ram'

A 23-year-old Muslim man was allegedly tied to a tree and forced to chant 'Jai Shri Ram' while a group of men thrashed him in Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr district

Senthil Balaji continuing in cabinet is laughable, says EPS

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) said that the arrested Tamil Nadu minister Senthil Balaji continuing in the Stalin cabinet was laughable

'I-Traids were aimed at damaging my image', says BRS MLA

Paillas Shekhar Reddy, one of the two BRS MLAs whose houses and offices were searched by the Income Tax department for three days, alleged that the raids were aimed at damaging his reputation

Telangana formation day celebrations enter final phase

The celebrations will conclude on 22 June with the Telangana Martyrs Commemoration Day

Kolkata Metro to increase its solar power generation capacity by 2792 Kwpin current fiscal

Inching closer towards the aim of becoming a ‘Net Zero Carbon Emitter’ by 2030, the Kolkata Metro Railway is working on plans to increase its solar power generation capacity by 2792 Kwp in the current fiscal

Son gifts himself Dad's statue on Father's Day

This one could easily qualify as one of the most befitting and unique Father’s Day gift

Uncontested victory for two CPI-M candidates in Burdwan

Amidst a series of complaints of violence by the Trinamul Congress against the Opposition parties, two seats in Raina-1 & 2 blocks in East Burdwan were bagged by CPI-M candidates uncontested as Trinamul Congress failed to nominate candidates

Trinamul Congress MLA alleges influx of criminals in Bhangar, security enhanced

Trinamul Congress leader and MLA of Canning East, Saokat Molla, today alleged that the ISF (Indian Secular Front) is bringing in a large number of criminals from outside to seize control of the Bhangar area, which would create further chaos

TMC unable to field candidates in many seats in Purulia, banking on Independents

The Trinamul Congress has not been able to file nomination papers in a few seats in the panchayat elections in Purulia district due to lack of candidates

Control room opened at Raj Bhavan for lodging complaints related to Rural polls

A 24-hour control room has been established at Raj Bhavan for lodging of complaints related to the panchayat polls. The Raj Bhavan will inform the State Election Commission (SEC) and the state government about these complaints

Governor 'behaving like the BJP cadre': TMC's Kunal Ghosh

Comments came after Bose’s recent visits to various places where violence broke out linked to the Panchayat polls

Sukanta Mahavidyalaya receives B+ NAAC grade

\"God among stars waits for man to light his lamp.\" For the last 10 months the staff of Sukanta Mahavidyalaya, Dhupguri, Jalpaiguri, were engaged in a relentless preparation for the NAAC assessment of the college

BJP supporter stabbed to death in Dinhata

A BJP supporter, Shambhu Das, the brother-in-law of a Gram Panchayat candidate contesting the rural elections on BJP ticket, Bishakha Das, was stabbed to death in a village in Dinhata in Cooch Behar district early today

Ahead of polls, police conduct route marches

Police are conducting area domination exercises and route marches as a confidence building measure for voters ahead of the panchayat elections

Heavy rainfall causes damage in several Darjeeling areas

Heavy rainfall has caused extensive damage to roads, houses and bridges in Darjeeling Hills

Army rescues 300 more tourists stranded in Sikkim

The Indian Army continued rescue efforts for tourists stranded in heavy rain-induced incidents at Chungthang in North Sikkim today

MoD to hold two-day 'Chintan Shivir' to discuss national security, relevance of colonial practices

A comprehensive approach to national security, against the backdrop of strategic challenges and abolishing colonial practices and obsolete laws to further incorporate India's own ethos and practices in the functioning of the armed forces will be among the key issues that will be discussed at a two-day brainstorming session ‘Chintan Shivir’ to be organised by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) in New Delhi on 19-20 June

Prestigious Gandhi Peace Prize for 2021 to be conferred on Gita Press, Gorakhpur

The prestigious Gandhi Peace Prize for the year 2021 has been conferred on Gita Press, Gorakhpur

Two sisters shot in Delhi; Kejriwal slams Centre

Two sisters were allegedly shot dead by assailants in south-west Delhi’s R K Puram area in the early hours on Sunday

PM: Emergency was 'dark period' in history of India

Terming India as the ''Mother of democracy'', Prime Minister Narendra Modi today observed that the Emergency imposed in India in 1975 was a \"dark period\" in the history of the country and appealed to the young generation to understand the true meaning and significance of democracy

Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty script history, clinch Indonesia Open 2023

Indian star shuttler duo Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty clinched the Indonesia Open 2023 title on Sunday after securing their first victory against world champions Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik of Malaysia

Scorching heatwave in Bihar: Death toll over 40

A searing heatwave continued to sweep Bihar which has recorded over 40 deaths since 31 May, this year

'Heat stroke' deaths: UP govt orders probe

As many as 121 deaths reported in past eight days in Ballia district of state

Sly 'agent' nutmegs honest go-between

If you've always known how Kolkata's smaller clubs have traditionally picked up fresh players - young, promising and ambitious - seasonally, you may rue how things have changed.

Ashes: Stokes help England put Australia on backfoot

Broad did not get his hat-trick, but Australians were put under immense pressure by English bowlers

Norway to provide $161mn support to Syria, region

Norway will provide $161 million in support to assist those affected by the multiple crises, earthquakes and the steep rise in food prices in Syria and its neighbouring countries, Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt announced.

Life returns to normal as cyclone Biparjoy largely spares Pakistan

Authorities in Pakistan's Sindh said that normal activities can resume from Saturday as the threat of cyclone Biparjoy in the Arabian Sea off the coasts of the province has been averted after it weakened it into a cyclonic storm.

New round of talks between Yemen govt, Houthis begin

A fresh round of negotiations between the Yemeni government and the Houthi militia kicked of the Jordanian capital of Amman under the patronage of the UN.

NK opens key party meeting to tackle its struggling economy

With leader Kim Jong Un in attendance, North Korea opened a key political conference to discuss improving its struggling economy and reviewing defense strategies in the face of growing tensions with rivals, according to state media reports Saturday.