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China inks'strategic partnership'with Palestinan Authority as it expands Middle East presence

China said Wednesday that it established a “strategic partnership” with the Palestinian Authority during a visit to Beijing by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.

18-year-old trainee shoots 3 soldiers at Japanese army base

Two dead; the suspect was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder at the scene

Russia steps up aerial strikes on Ukraine, killing at least six

Russian forces fired cruise missiles at the southern Ukrainian city of Odesa and shelled the eastern Donetsk region early Wednesday, killing at least six people and damaging dozens of homes, regional Ukrainian officials said.

Despite serious legal threat, Trump turns day in court into a campaign event

Donald Trump’s four years in the White House, even on some of the most consequential days of his presidency, were punctuated by the spectacle and attempts at showmanship he cultivated from years as a tabloid fixture and reality star.

Blinken heads to China on mission to salvage sinking ties

His visit had initially been planned for earlier this year but was postponed indefinitely

Revenue of top Indian states to grow 6-8 pc in 2023-24 fiscal: Crisil

The top Indian states, accounting for 90 per cent of aggregate gross state domestic product, are expected to see revenue growth of 6-8 per cent to a cumulative Rs 34 lakh crore in the 2023-24 financial year, according to rating agency Crisil.

ICRIER study offers action plan to improve gender-responsive land ports

In an attempt to facilitate greater women's participation in international trade, the report ‘Gender Mainstreaming at India's Land Ports’, published by the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER), presented an action plan for making the land ports gender responsive and listed the necessary enabling measures for both the land ports and the overall ecosystem.

Indian GDP growth reaches 7.2 pc: Report

Banking sector in precarious times which sparked and motivated a cleaning-up process

India committed to providing social security, decent work to all: Bhupender Yadav

India is moving towards 'Amrit Kaal' with the commitment to provide social security and decent work to its workforce under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Minister for Labour and Employment and Environment Bhupender Yadav has said.

Cong questions govt over RBI policy change to settle loans of wilful defaulters

Congress on Wednesday slammed the Centre after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) brought in a policy that allows banks and finance companies to settle loans of accounts classified as \"wilful defaulters\" by entering into compromise settlements or technically writing off the loans, and asked why it has changed its own rules with regards to frauds.

Modi govt's shameless drum beating about north-east has drowned voices of humanity in Manipur: Mallikarjun Kharge

The Congress on Wednesday once again trained its guns at the Centre over the fresh killings in violence-hit Manipur, questioning the Modi government's \"shameless drum beating\" about northeast India.

'Nitish govt working against common people's interest'

Manjhi said his son, unable to put up with the CM’s ‘mismanagement’ was forced to quit the cabinet

Adjustment politics charge: Karnataka CM says 'never spoke to BJP leaders'

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday said that he has not spoken to the opposition leaders referring to the 'adjustment politics' charge made against him by the BJP.

People will teach BJP lesson in 2024: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin

He also said both Senthil Balaji and the DMK will bravely fight the case legally

Job scam: CBI summons to edn secretary Manish Jain

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), probing the alleged West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) recruitment scam in the state, summoned education secretary Manish Jain to appear at Nizam Palace on Thursday.

Abhishek: How many seats BJP won uncontested in Tripura panchayat polls

Brushing aside the allegations of violence by the opposition over filing of nomination papers for the panchayat election, Trinamul Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee, said it was being done peacefully except for a few stray incidents of disturbance.

Aakash Byjus centres excel in NEET 2023

Continuing with the rich legacy, classroom students from Aakash Byjus centres all across West Bengal produced some superlative results in NEET 2023.

Educators, Guv condemn govt's step to stop salaries of VCS

Bengal government's decision to stop payment of salaries and allowances to the interim vice-chancellors in 11 state universities appointed by Governor CV Ananda Bose has drawn strong criticism from the Raj Bhavan as well as from the academic circles of the state.

Ensure Opp candidates can file papers: HC to cops

Justice Mantha passed this direction after hearing a petition filed by the AISF

Sikkim takes part in Kolkata BIMSTEC business conclave

Sikkim is participating as an Associate Partner State in the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Business Conclave being organised by the Indian Chamber of Commerce and Ministry of External Affairs in Kolkata from 13-15 June.

Water plant 'blast,' fire leave one hurt

A fire broke out after a suspected electrical short circuit that triggered an alleged explosion in a storeroom of the water treatment plant at Fulbari at midnight today, leaving a security guard injured.

BJP, CPM protest power cuts

The BJP and CPI-M today staged demonstrations in protest against the frequent power cuts in Siliguri.

Centre directs states to take action against hoarders of Tur and Urad

The Central government has directed the states to take strict action against hoarders of pulses, mainly Tur and Urad, whose poor supply and rising price have forced the Centre to impose stock limits on them.

'Ease of doing business improved in 9yrs, encouraged enterprise'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the last nine years of his Government had witnessed ”futuristic reforms” which not only improved ‘Ease of Doing Business’ but also encouraged a spirit of enterprise among the youth.

Jaishankar discusses with US NSA agenda for PM Modi's visit

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar today discussed with US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan the agenda for talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Joe Biden during the Indian leader's coming state visit to Washington from 21-25 June.

Heavy rains lash coastal Guj as prelude to cyclone Biparjoy

Heavy rains and high tides have started in the coastal areas of Saurashtra and Kutch in Gujarat on Wednesday as cyclone ‘Biparjoy’ is advancing towards the peninsula with full intensity.

ED arrests TN minister in cash-for-job scam

Balaji was subsequently admitted to a hospital after complaining of uneasiness

Only Virat Can Reveal Why He Left Test Captaincy: Ganguly

His latest remarks come in the wake of fans calling for the reinstatement of Kohli as Test captain

Barca striker Lewandowski rules out move to Saudi Arabia

FC Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski ruled out moving to the Saudi Professional League this summer as \"he has other priorities\" and his contract with the Spanish champions is valid until 2026.

ATP Rankings: Nadal drops out of top 100, now ranked 136th

The 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal dropped 2000 ATP points for the last year's French Open title on Monday, leaving the top 100 for the first time in over two decades in the recently revealed ATP rankings.