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CM tribute's to martyrs on Mother Tongue Day

Chief minister Mamata Banerjee urged to make Bengali language enriching with its usage as much as possible

IAS vs IPS: Warring K'taka women civil servants transferred

Senior IPS officer D Roopa Moudgil and senior IAS officer Rohini Sindhuri have been transferred without postings.

A first: Live transcription of SC hearings begins

The transcribed proceedings will be given to the arguing advocate before they are uploaded on the apex court website.

Breach of privilege issue: RS Privilege Committee to meet on 27, 28 February

Dhankhar had referred the matter of alleged breach of privilege by 12 members of the Upper House arising out of non-adherence to the directions of the Chair vis-a-vis repeated submission of identical notices under Rule 267 to the Privilege Committee.

SC to hear Thackeray's plea today

The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to hear on Wednesday the plea by former Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray against the Election Commission’s decision recognising the Shiv Sena faction led by the Chief Minister Eknath Shinde as the real Shiv Sena and allotting him the party’s election symbol of ‘Bow and Arrow’.

'Who sent Army to LAC... Rahul Gandhi? It was Narendra Modi'

The opposition party should have the honesty to look at what happened in 1962, Mr Jaishankar said.

India, S'pore launch P2P payment facility

India's top priority to encourage innovation, modernisation, says PM

Adani-Hindenburg Issue: SC Refuses To Take On Record Forbes Report

"No no we will not take it on record", the bench said. On February 10, the apex court had said the interests of Indian investors need to be protected against market volatility.

Messi, Nadal, Curry, Swiatek lead all-star nominations for Laureus world sports awards

Six Nominees have been selected across seven nominated Laureus categories, with six inspirational programmes also shortlisted for the Laureus Sport for Good Award.

'Wheels within wheels' of hockey fracas

The fans, mostly Mohun Bagan loyalists, told *** The Statesman *** today that you would have to arrive at your own conclusion on whether the fracas only meant to whip up intetest in Sunday's Indian Super League Kolkata derby in view of shockingly falling attendance at football matches of the Big Two in the city.

Meghalaya stun Bengal 2-1, enter Hero Santosh Trophy semi-finals for first time

Meghalaya have never previously progressed to this stage of the tournament and will now vie for the title when the knockouts take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Golf: Vani, Amandeep Drall start favourites, Sneha a strong contender

The fourth leg of the 2023 season will see 32 players and carry a purse of Rs.10 lakhs.

BGT: Big blow for Australia as Hazlewood ruled out

Meanwhile, Cameron Green has been declared fit for the third Test in Indore

'People's court' tries Vladimir Putin for war in Ukraine

“This is a crime that belongs in the annals of infamy. It is a crime that demands accountability,” said Drew White, a Canadian lawyer acting as one of the court’s prosecutors.

Netanyahu advances judicial changes despite uproar

Thousands of demonstrators were expected to gather outside the parliament, or Knesset, for a second straight week to rally against the plan as lawmakers prepared to hold an initial vote.

Biden in Ukraine ahead of war anniv

Visit comes at a crucial moment in war as Biden looks to keep allies unified in support of Ukraine

Employees' Provident Fund Organisation added 14.93 lakh net members in December

The provisional payroll data of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) released today, highlights that it added 14.93 lakh net members in the month of December 2022.

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India releases its report on rating of buildings or areas for digital connectivity

Digitial Connectivity Infrastructure (DCI) may become an intrinsic part of building development plans in near future, just like water, electricity and fire safety systems, at present.

Govt to ensure efficient eco-friendly coal transportation in future

The coal ministry is working on the National Coal Logistic Plan to ensure efficient environmentally friendly coal transportation in future.

FM Sitharaman refuses to provide NPS funds for old pension scheme

Sitharaman said the inflation rate was below 6 per cent in November last year under a 'tolerance band'

The world responds to a rising India

The US deployed two of its latest F-35 aircraft at the show, in a sign of growing bonhomie and security cooperation, though there were no inputs on these being offered to India. The recent signing of the iCET (initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology) is another display of growing proximity.

A multi-faceted genius Pandit Vijay Kichlu

People from all walks of elite circles thronged Rabindra Sadan to bid adieu to the phenomenon called Vijay Kichlu.

Govt submits new list of babus for Raj Bhavan

Nabanna has recommended three names-Atri Bhattacharya, additional chief secretary (ACS) in charge of Sundarban affairs department, Ajit Bardhan, ACS in the north Bengal development department and Barun Roy, ACS in labour department, it’s learnt.

Assembly passes resolution for a unified Bengal

Heated debateon partition of N.Bengal

Don't fall prey to fake websites, mobile apps offering passport services: Government

It has come to the notice of the authorities that many fraudulent websites and mobile applications are collecting data from applicants and also levying additional hefty charges, a government alert said.

K'taka woman officers spat turns ugly as IPS officer questions IAS officer over 'nude pics'

In spite of the warnings of the Karnataka Chief Minister and Home Minister, a senior woman IAS officer and a senior woman IPS officer continued their public spat.

German Chancellor to visit India this week

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will pay a state visit to India on 25-26 February that will further strengthen ties between the two nations.

Thackeray faction moves SC challenging EC decision on Shiv Sena name, symbol

Election Commission on February 17 had allotted the party name ‘Shiv Sena’ and the symbol ‘Bow and Arrow’ to the Maharashtra Chief Minister Shinde faction.

Godhra train burning case: Gujarat govt seeks death penalty for 11 in SC

The Gujarat government on Monday pressed for death penalty to 11 convicts in the 2002 case of the burning of S-6 coach of Sabarmati Express at Godhra railway station, whose death sentences were commuted to life imprisonment by the state High Court.

Petrol, diesel can be brought under GST ambit if council takes a call: FM

“The central government has made its intent clear by saying that it will put it up into the GST, if the states agree, and let them (Congress-ruled states demanding it) come up with petroleum products' rate for open debate,” FM told at a press conference on the occasion of post-budget interaction here.