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'₹2K note withdrawal won't hike gold demand, rupee value'

The decision of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to withdraw Rs 2,000 denomination banknotes from circulation will not have any major impact on gold demand and also on the rupee value, experts said on Saturday.

Manipur: Suspension of internet service for 18 days hits government, banking and private sectors

The suspension of mobile internet service in Manipur for the past 18 days has badly affected important banking, government and non-government services since 3 May.

CBI to probe Assam female cop's death case

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will probe the 'mysterious' death of Assam Police officer Junmoni Rabha, who was killed in an accident earlier this month, DGP G.P. Singh said on Saturday.

Oppn unity a myth: Ravi Shankar Prasad

While Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and his deputy Tejashwi Yadav are in Bangalore for the swearing-in ceremony of the newly-elected Congress government, BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad on Saturday said that the opposition unity is nothing but a myth.

Madhya Pradesh launches CM Learn and Earn Scheme

Within two days of the cabinet approval for the 'Mukhyamantri Seekho-Kamao Yojana' (CM Learn and Earn Scheme) for unemployed youth, the Madhya Pradesh state government has launched the implementation of the scheme.

Assam government announces dress code for teachers in all state-run schools, bans jeans, leggings

The Assam government on Saturday issued a notification bringing a dress code for teachers in all state-run schools in the state and has banned jeans and leggings, officials said.

CBI quizzes ex-NCB Mumbai chief Sameer Wankhede for five hours

A team of Central Bureau of Investigation quizzed IRS officer Sameer Wankhede the former Mumbai Zonal Director of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) - in connection with the alleged extortion case pertaining to the Cordelia cruise raid case in which Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan was arrested, here on Saturday.

1984 anti-Sikh riots case: Central Bureau of Investigation files charge sheet against Jagdish Tytler

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Saturday filed a charge sheet against Congress leader Jagdish Tytler in a 39-year-old anti-Sikh riots case at Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court.

India, Indonesia conclude defence drills in South China Sea

The fourth edition of the Indo-Indonesia bilateral Exercise Samudra Shakti23 concluded in the South China Sea.

India stands for respecting sovereignty, peaceful resolution of disputes: PM Narendra Modi

PM Modi was speaking to a Japanese newspaper on how India plans to address China's military expansion in the South China Sea and the East China Sea

Viveka murder case: CBI issues fresh notice to Kadapa MP

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) issued a fresh notice to Kadapa MP Y. S. Avinash Reddy on Saturday, a day after he skipped interrogation in the murder case of former Andhra Pradesh minister Y. S. Vivekananda Reddy.

DRI seizes 81.1 kg ambergris worth ₹31.67 cr in TN

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) on Saturday said that they have busted a gang that was allegedly smuggling Ambergris, vomit of the whale.

On 2nd anniversary of Vijayan govt in Kerala, Opp stages massive protest

As the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government in Kerala celebrates its second anniversary of its second consecutive term on Saturday, Congress-led opposition UDF laid siege to the government Secretariat here, protesting against the government's various 'anti-people' decisions like hike in cess and taxes on fuel and building permits, corruption, financial crisis and agricultural issues.

The Statesman's Yash Goyal among Rajasthan Sahitya Academy award winners

The Statesman's Jaipur correspondent, Dr Yash Goyal, was among eight authors who were conferred the Rajasthan Sahitya Academy Awards 2022-23 on Friday.

Whenever PM Modi goes to Japan, there's currency ban in India: Kharge

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday alleged that whenever Prime Minister Narendra Modi travels to Japan, he imposes a currency ban in India.

New K'taka cabinet gives approval to'five guarantees' implementation

Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah said on Saturday that the first cabinet meeting has given approval in principle to implement the five guarantee schemes promised in the Congress party's election manifesto.

Cong won only because of its decision to stand by poor: Rahul

We wiped out hatred and brought in love: Congress leader at Bengaluru swearing-in ceremony

'I want to break free', shout out transgenders

With its most recent campaign supporting trans inclusiveness, an international coffee house chain in India, Starbucks, has sparked off controversy and fueled the current discussion around LGBTQI++ rights in India.

KMC to issue info on sanction plans to borough chief

Putting efforts to curb issues pertaining to illegal construction or encroachment on roads gifted to the civic body, the Kolkata Municipal Corporation has decided to provide information on sanction plans details to the borough chairmen and the councillors of all its wards who often claim to be unaware about such activities.

Court's nod to CBI for quizzing Anubrata guard Sehgal in Tihar

The Special CBI Court in Asansol has granted the request of the central investigating agency to interrogate Sehgal Hussein at Tihar Jail in the cattle smuggling case, while extending the bail period of Abdul Latif.

Job scam: Vacation Bench formed at HC for hearing state govt's plea

A vacation Bench has been constituted at the Calcutta High Court to hear the plea of West Bengal government for fast-track hearing of the petition challenging an earlier order by a single-judge bench of the same court for central agency probe into the alleged multi-crore recruitment scam in different municipalities in the state.

CBI orders closure of 4 special units probing post-poll violence cases

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has ordered the closure of all the four Special Investigation Units (SIUS) that it started in West Bengal in 2021 to probe the cases of violence following the state Assembly polls in 2021.

Madhyamik results: 13 from RKM Vivekananda Vidyamandir figure in merit list

Apart from Malda, other RKM schools shining bright are Purulia with six students, 12 from Narendrapur, two from Taki and one from Kamarpukur, figured in the merit list

Madan Mitra calls for SSKM boycott

Trinamul Congress MLA and former chairman of the rogi kalyan samiti (RKS) urged people to 'boycott SSKM Hospital' after a patient, close to him, was denied admission to the heal hub on Saturday night, virtually exposing the state of government healthcare.

Bharat Gaurav train starts its journey from city

The train started its maiden journey with 500 passengers, including 200 from Kolkata, on Saturday noon and is to return to the city on 31 May. During its 11 days' and 12 nights' journey, the theme-based train would cover temple destinations like Omkareshwar, Mahakaleshwar, Somnath, Nageswar, and Trimbakeshwar and also Sainagar Shirdi.

Abhishek faces CBI grilling for close to nine hours

After walking out the TMC MP said he has replied to all the questions he was asked

Slow Siliguri flyover work in question

Annoyed by the tardy progress in the construction of a flyover at Burdwan Road in Siliguri, residents today questioned Siliguri Mayor Gautam Deb about when the same would take final shape.

Army rescues tourists caught in Sikkim rain

The Indian Army yesterday rescued around 500 tourists caught in torrential rainfall and landslides in Lachen, Lachung and Chungthang areas in Sikkim.

Siliguri storm uproots trees, triggers power cuts

A thunderstorm struck Siliguri town today, uprooting and breaking trees at several places in the town.

NFR cancels, diverts some trains

In view of the pre-non-interlocking and non-interlocking work going on at the Pathsala, Tihu, Kaithalkuchi and Nalbari stations for commissioning of double line between Pathsala and Nalbari stations under the Rangiya division, services of several trains have been cancelled and diverted, the NF Railway said today.