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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.

Tea wage hike writ 'good' for min wages

Leaders of the Pashchim Banga Cha Majur Samiti (PBCMS) have termed the writ petition filed there was an understanding by planters against the state government's decision to hike wages of tea workers as a \"gift for trade unions as well as workers.\"

Siliguri 'Lok Adalat' settles pending cases

A 'Lok Adalat' was organised on the premises of the Debts Recovery Tribunal (DRT) in Siliguri by Presiding Officer Rakesh Pati Tiwari under the supervision of the Chairperson of the Debts Recovery Appellate Tribunal (DRAT), Kolkata, Anil Kumar Srivastava.

Siddaramaiah takes oath amidst Opposition show of strength

Amidst a massive show of Opposition strength, Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot on Saturday swore in Congress leader Siddaramaiah as the state's Chief Minister and DK Shivakumar as Deputy Chief Minister, along with eight Cabinet Ministers in a jam-packed Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru.

Centre vs Delhi row: Centre seeks review of SC verdict

A day after issuing an ordinance to overturn the top court Constitution Bench judgment that had ruled that the Delhi government has \"legislative and executive power over services\" and that the Lieutenant Governor will act on the aid and advise of the Council of Ministers, the Central government on Saturday approached the Supreme Court seeking the review of its 11 May judgement.

Abhishek put through 9-hour grilling, Mamata reacts sharply

With the Central Bureau of Investigation putting Trinamul Congress general secretary Abhishek Banerjee through a marathon grilling, Chief Minister Miss Mamata Banerjee again slammed the Central government for its penchant of engaging the Central investigating agencies against her party.

Will do whatever we can for resolution of Ukraine war, says Modi after meeting President Zelenskyy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today met Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for the first time since the outbreak of the conflict in his country in February last year and said India would do whatever it could for the resolution of the war.

Technology should promote democracy, development: Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday called for ensuring food security in the world on one hand and connecting technology with democracy and development on the other.

Quad meet: PM calls for free, open & inclusive Indo-Pacific

PM & other leaders hold summit amidst increasing tough posturing by China on maritime,territorial issues

Knights up against Super Giants

Lucknow Super Giants to wear Mohun Bagan's jersey in their last group-stage game

G7 summit begins in Hiroshima

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been invited to join the summit & address it virtually

Ukraine's president Zelenskyy begins visit to Saudi Arabia

He said in a tweet that his aim is to enhance bilateral relations with the Arab world'

Bombay HC restrains arresting Wankhede CBI from till 22 May

Bombay High Court on Friday directed the CBI not to take any coercive action against Narcotics Control Bureau former Mumbai Zonal Director Sameer Wankhede in the alleged Rs 25 crore bribery case pertaining to the arrest of actor Aryan Khan after the cruise ship drugs raid of October 2, 2021.