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UN commission calls for closing the gender digital divide

It also called for the removal of barriers to equal access to digital technology for all women and girls, and new policies and programs to achieve gender parity in emerging scientific and technological fields.

Putin visits Ukraine's occupied city of Mariupol

Russian president's first trip to the annexed territory comes days after an international court issued an arrest warrant against him

Fight over science holds up key UN climate report

The report by hundreds of the world’s top scientists on climate change is being held up due to contention over emissions targets and financial aid to vulnerable nations.

Imran and PTI leaders booked on terror charges over chaos

Hours-long clashes were reported between PTI workers and the capital police on Saturday

Lives at risk as delivery agents race against time to avoid penalties

Two delivery agents were killed in separate accidents while they were on duty on Holi. Both the deceased were hit by cars as they raced against the clock to avoid penalties and deliver the orders in time.

First Citizens considering to buy collapsed SVB: Report

As Wall Street giants move to end the spiralling banking crisis in the US, First Citizens BancShares Inc is reportedly considering making an offer to acquire the collapsed Silicon Valley Bank.

Broad gauge network fully electrified in Chhattisgarh: Ministry of Railways

Chhattisgarh state's territory falls in South East Central & East Coast Railway's jurisdiction.

Power consumption crosses last fiscal's usage limit

‘The peak power demand in the country is expected to be 229 GW during April 2023, which is higher than 215.88 GW’.

Piyush Goyal meets MSMEs in Karnataka

The union minister says the double engine government will take to a one trillion size state economy Karnataka

Parliament stalemated over demands for Rahul's apology, JPC probe into Adani

Parliament resumed its Budget Session last week to clear Budgetary demands of Central Ministries and to approve the Finance Bill, 2023, but it was stalemated over other issues.

LG Sinha lays foundation stone of mall being built in Srinagar by Dubai's Emaar Group

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday laid the foundation stone for the Mall of Srinagar, being constructed by Dubai’s Emaar Group.

Harassment deepens our conviction: Cong

'Delhi Police's move proves how rattled PM Modi is with the questions on Adani'

Muslim League, RSS talks were held: Expelled Muslim League leader K.S. Hamsa

Muslim League state general secretary PMA Salam, dismissing the claims had said that theirs's was a secular political party and it does not have any truck with the RSS.

Govt determined to increase farmers' income: Amit Shah

The Modi Government is determined not only to double the income of the country's farmers, but also to increase it manifold in the next ten years, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah said today.

TN BJP president makes U-turn, says not empowered to take decision on alliance

He has earlier been vociferous for contesting the 2024 general elections independently and without any alliance with the AIADMK

Win in MLC polls gives TDP a breather

Surprise losses come as a rude awakening for ruling YSRCP

High drama over MLC polls; winning candidate ends up in police custody

TDP president N Chandrababu Naidu then wrote a letter to the ECI blaming chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy for the delay. “It is learnt that the declaration certificate is withheld due to pressure from the chief minister Mr Jaganmohan Reddy and his office. Therefore, it is requested to ensure the election declaration certificate is immediately handed over to the winning candidate, Shri Bhumireddy Ramgopal Reddy without further delay,” he wrote.

Alarming river bank erosion poses threat to extensive areas of Balagarh

A more than two-kilometre stretch of the river bank area from Guptipara Surya Mandir onwards in Balagarh in Hooghly district is undergoing a massive river bank erosion at an alarming rate.

State receives Centre's clearance for Shakti Peeth tourism project

The state tourism department has already sanctioned Rs.2 crores to set up replicas of the 51 different Shakthi Peetha temples in one place at Tarapith.

Tunnel construction completed near Biman Bandar Metro station

Overcoming the difficulties, the Metro has been able to complete the task in about three years.

Congress should decide its role in 2024 polls: Akhilesh

“BJP should be defeated in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Congress and several other parties should finalise their role,” Akhilesh Yadav said in Kolkata after participating in the party's two-day national executive meeting in Kolkata.

Jitendra Tiwari sent to police custody for 8 days

The BJP leader was arrested from near Delhi in the Asansol stampede case

Stadium concert plans kick up a row

Controversy seems to be running after Kanchanjungha Stadium in Siliguri ever since Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee held her official programme there on 21 February on International Mother Language Day.

Child dies at NBMCH as virus test plans fail to take off

A five-month-old baby of Jalpaiguri suffering from respiratory distress has died at the North Bengal Medical College and Hospital (NBMCH).

New Sikkim party holds first public meet

The newly-formed Citizen Action Party (CAP) led by Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) dissident Ganesh K Rai held its first public meeting at Rolep in the 21-Gnathang Machong Constituency yesterday.

Rains lead to mosquito concerns in Siliguri

Experts say right time for SMC to intensify fogging, destroy breeding sites

'Security cover to Guj conmana mistake, not intelligence failure'

The Opposition leadership in J&K are having a field day attacking the government on the issue

Excise case: Kavitha leaves for Delhi; suspense over appearance before ED

Accompanied by state minister and her brother K.T. Rama Rao and MP Santosh Kumar, she left for the national capital by a special flight from Begumpet Airport.

Khalistan preacher remains fugitive, 34 more arrested

Khalistani preacher Amritpal Singh remained a fugitive on Sunday even as Punjab Police continued its crackdown on his supporters wanted on criminal charges. An official spokesperson of Punjab Police said preventive arrests were made of persons attempting to disturb peace and law and order in the state.

Modi, Japan's Kishida to meet, China's aggressive behaviour to figure in talks

The partnership between the two countries covers a whole range of issues like defence and security, trade and investment, science and technology, education, healthcare, and critical and emerging technologies