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Shettar extends ultimatum to BJP, says still hopeful of bagging Assembly poll ticket

Amid the ongoing disquiet over the allocation of tickets and stream of exits from the BJP ahead of the ensuing Assembly polls, former Karnataka chief minister and six-time BJP MLA Jagadish Shettar issued an ultimatum to the ruling party till Saturday evening, saying he was still hopeful of getting the ticket from Hubli-Dharwad Central segment.

K'taka: Cong announces 3rd list of 43 candidates

Former deputy CM Laxman Savadi allotted Athani Assembly constituency

Poila Boishakh celebrated across City of Joy

Braving the discomfort factor, thousands of people stood in queues at Dakshineswar and Kalighat temples to offer puja to celebrate Poila Boishakh, the Bengali New Year Day.

Devp in agri infrastructure leads to rich dividends

The West Bengal government has taken several steps to improve the infrastructure in the agriculture sector and that has paid dividends.

Don murder: CCTV grabs and stolen car route lead to new suspicion

The blue car stolen from Delhi in last January and used by the assailants in murder of coal mafia Rajesh Jha had travelled to Rampurhat in Birbhum, a couple of days ahead of the dreaded Shaktigarh incident here on 1 April, the investigating officials of East Burdwan police came to know.

Summer vacations may be brought forward further

The state government is considering a proposal to bring forward summer vacations in schools from 18 April in view of the ongoing heat wave in West Bengal.

Teachers' scam: CBI conducts multiple raids over two days

Three different teams fanned out to Murshidabad, Birbhum, East Midnapore to conduct raids

Man 'hangs himself after property fight with his brother

A person is suspected to have hanged himself to death after a fight with his younger brother at their residence at Bidyachakra Colony under the Bhaktinagar police station in Siliguri today.

Swastha Saathi card refusal issue comes up again

Siliguri woman tells Mayor pvt hosp rejected her card

'Gehlot, Pilot need not fight for chair, BJP will win Rajasthan'

Amidst signs of a renewed tussle between Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot and his former Deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot, Union home minister Amit Shah said on Saturday that they need not fight for the chief minister's chair anymore as the BJP would form the next government in Rajasthan.

CAPF recruitment exams to be conducted in 13 regional languages

In a landmark decision, the Ministry of Home Affairs has decided to allow the Constable (General Duty) examination for recruitment to the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) in 13 regional languages, in addition to Hindi and English.

India asks developed nations to scale upemissions reduction commitments

India today asked developed countries to scale up their emissions reduction efforts to help the global community achieve its goal of reaching net zero emissions by 2050.

Atiq Ahmed, brother gunned.down amidst full media glare

In a late-night shocker, jailed mafia don-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashrafwere shot dead in the presence of police and the media at the Colvin hospital in Prayagraj, where they had been taken for a medical check-up.

Kejriwal: CBI will arrest me if BJP orders it to

\"If the BJP has ordered the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to arrest him, then it will obviously follow their instructions,\" Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said here on Saturday, a day after he was summoned by the Central agency for questioning in connection with the Delhi excise policy case.

'WB aid will boost fight against climate change'

Financing needs to be worked out for behavioural initiatives: PM Modi

Rafael Nadal withdraws from Barcelona Open

The 22-time Grand Slam winner remains doubtful for the French Open in May

Pakistan SC orders central bank to release funds for elections

Deepening the rift with the federal government, a three-member SC bench issued the directives

Trumpanswers questions for 7 hrs in NY fraud lawsuit

Former President Donald Trump answered questions for nearly seven hours Thursday during his second deposition in a legal battle with New York's attorney general over his company's business practices, reversing an earlier decision to invoke his Fifth Amendment protection against self-incrimination and remain silent.

China vows not to sell arms to any party in Ukraine war

China won't sell weapons to either side in the war in Ukraine, the country's foreign minister said Friday, responding to Western concerns that Beijing could provide military assistance to Russia.

FBI arrests 21-year-old Guardsman in leak of classified military documents

IT specialist Jack Teixeira, was taken into custody without incident after FBI officers converged on his Massachusetts home

Odisha inks MoU with IIT Roorkee for water management

The state water resources department signed a MoU with IIT, Roorkee, for preparation of State Specific Action Plan (SSAP) on Water Sector for Odisha.

PMAY allotments in Odisha will be reviewed: Giriraj Singh

Union Rural Development Minister Giriraj Singh on Friday said allegations of eligible beneficiaries being deprived of houses under the Prime Minister Awas Yojana in Odisha will be examined.

Hanuman Jayanti procession held amid tight security

32 arrested for violence, and arson on Wednesday

US seeks deeper cooperation with India in artificial intelligence & other critical areas

The United States today sought deeper bilateral cooperation with India in areas like Artificial Intelligence (AI), Quantum, Cyber Security, Semiconductors, Clean Energy, Advanced Wireless, Biotechnology, Geosciences, Astrophysics and Defence.

Opportunities make India an attractive investment destination: Piyush Goyal

Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal highlighted to an audience of top Italian business honchos how a plethora of opportunities in India make the country one of the world's most trusted business and investment destinations.

Global stocks rise after US inflation cools

Notes from the Fed meeting said its staff economists see such weakness potentially causing a mild recession later this year

39th Siachen Day celebrated on world's highest battlefield

The 39th Siachen Day was celebrated by the Indian Army with traditional solemnity and reverence at the world's highest battlefield.

Apex court seeks status report on steps taken to enforce Child Marriage Prohibition Act

The Supreme Court has asked the Ministry of Women and Child Development to file a status report on the steps taken to implement the provisions of the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006 and the action taken against the violators.

Branding everyone 'anti-national a dangerous trend: Congress chief

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday said that branding everyone as \"anti-nationals\" is a dangerous trend.

Bunty Chor held from Lucknow after car chase

A month after his release from prison, the 53-year-old super thief called Bunty Chor, who inspired Bollywood movie Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! and even participated in Big Boss season 4, was arrested by Delhi Police from Lucknow, an official said on Friday.