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Attempt on KMC councillor, 1 nabbed

Two miscreants attempted to fire at Sushanta Ghosh, councilor of Ward 108 of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) and borough chairman on Friday.

Kolkata gets mental health professionals

Kathy Giles-Diaz, The Consul General at the U.S. Consulate General in Kolkata) graced the Carring Minds International Diploma in Psychological counselling graduation ceremony to present the 4th batch of 35 counsellors with their certificates.

'BJP turning a deaf ear to struggles of backward classes'

We are not scared of Narendra Modi, the 56-inch chest man and Mann ki Baat: Rahul Gandhi

Cong writes to EC over delay in take off of Rahul's chopper in Jharkhand

Congress on Friday wrote to the Election Commission of India (ECI) over reported delay in take off of helicopter of Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi in Jharkhand's Godda urging to ensure level playing field in the on-going Assembly elections in the state.

Gehlot alleges BJP conspiracy behind SDM slapping row in Rajasthan

Former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot has claimed a BJP conspiracy behind the SDM slapping incident at Deoli-Uniara assembly segment during the recently-held bypolls in the state.

Govt committed to enhancing farmers, incomes: Devesh Chaturvedi

The government is not only committed to ensuring food security but also to enhancing farmers' incomes and improving nutritional security for the population, according to Devesh Chaturvedi, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare.

Rajasthan govt announces new pharma, medical value travel policies

The Rajasthan government will soon launch Pharma Policy and the Medical Value Travel Policy.

Our legacy is Ram Mandir; SP's is linked to Atiq, Mukhtar: Yogi

In a blistering attack on Samajwadi Party, on Friday, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that while the nation's heritage is represented by the Ram Temple, the SP's true legacy is tied to figures like Khan Mubarak, Atiq Ahmed, and Mukhtar Ansari.

Women voters outnumber men in 1st phase of J'khand polls

Women voters participated enthusiastically in the first phase of voting in Jharkhand Assembly elections, surpassing the overall male turnout by 4.8 per cent, underscoring their increasing involvement in shaping the democratic process, the Election Commission said on Friday.

Centre for research, diagnosis, clinical testing for Hemoglobinopathies opened in MP

On the occasion of 'Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas', celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of late tribal king Lord Birsa Munda on Friday, Madhya Pradesh Health Minister and Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla inaugurated the state's first 'Center of Excellence for Prenatal Diagnosis of Hemoglobinopathies at the Sanjay Gandhi Memorial Hospital in Rewa.

Janajatiya Gaurav Diwas: PM Modi's selfie with members of Irula tribe draws attention

Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas programme in Bihar's Jamui district on Friday, and paid tributes to Bhagwan Birsa Munda on his birth anniversary.

Four boys die of drowning in Ganges

On the occasion of Guru Purnima, a tragic incident occurred today in Nodakhali, South 24 Parganas, where four teenagers drowned while bathing in the Ganges.

Lottery Seam probe: ED Seizes Crores from businessman'$ h Ou SG

Discovered around RS 3 Crore during a 33=h0ur raid at Lake Market area

11 arrested for tablet scam: ADG Supratim Sarkar

A total of 11 individuals have been arrested so far in connection with the tablet scam, ADG (South Bengal) Supratim Sarkar said during a press conference at Bhavani Bhavan, today.

Rail blockade, trains stalled after change in train schedule

Several policemen and passengers were injured following a clash between mob and police both at Ashoknagar railway station and Jessore Road this morning following short termination of the route for the Down Bongaon-Majerhat local train.

How Guru Nanak influenced Tagore, Swamiji

When the world is celebrating the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak today, it is worth mentioning that the founder of the Sikh religion and a great saint had influenced two youths from Kolkata in the 19th century.

SIT set up to probe tab-fund fraud: CM

The administration is both strong and rough and tough in dealing with such malpractices, let the administration do its job, Mamata said

11 arrested in tablet scam racket: ADG (South Bengal)

A total of 11 individuals have been arrested so far for siphoning off funds meant for purchase of tablets for students under the 'Taruner Swapna' scheme, ADG (South Bengal) Supratim Sarkar said on Friday.

PM's aircraft hit by snag in Jharkhand's Deoghar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's aircraft was hit by a technical snag at Jharkhand's Deoghar airport on Friday, resulting in a delay in his return to the national capital.

Tribal welfare has always been the priority of our government: PM Modi

Asserting that tribal welfare has always been the priority of the NDA government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the Centre's focus is on \"education\", \"income\" and \"medicine\" of the tribal society.

BCCI flags PCB's plan of CT2025 trophy tour to POK

Already in a limbo after BCCI refused to send the Indian cricket team for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy to Pakistan, the tournament faced another hurdle after the Indian cricket board flagged Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) plan to take the Champions Trophy for a tour of the disputed 'Pakistan Occupied Kashmir' (POK), prompting the global body ICC to put the promotional event on hold.

At COP29, India reminds world about the challenges posed by climate change

India has reminded the global community how the impact of climate change has increasingly become evident in the form of one disaster or another.

Staggered timings for govt offices in Delhi to curb air pollution, congestion

To reduce vehicular congestion on the roads in the city that contributes to pollution, the Delhi government on Friday announced that all the government offices in the national capital would run on staggered timings.

Excitement of 300-year Kartik duel grips Katwa, Dainhat of East Burdwan

Two civic towns of East Burdwan, Katwa and Dainhat gear up for Kartik Lorai (duel) with all devotion and excitement as these are remnants of two key religious and cultural events over centuries here.

UK set to bring tech delegation to Kolkata

A team of the first-ever trade delegation to Kolkata dedicated to the expanding artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductor sectors from the United Kingdom is to visit the city on 18-19 November, informed the British Deputy High Commission Kolkata today.

Respect your religion, also sentiments of others: CM

Mamata urged people to uphold the legacy of communal peace and harmony, a tradition in Bengal

Jhargram doctor's death: PIL in HC seeking CBI probe

A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Calcutta High Court urging an inquiry by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to probe the mysterious death of the anaesthetist Dr Dipro Bhattacharya of Jhargram Medical College Hospital.

Tilak Varma asks for No.3 spot, earns it with match-winning ton

After back-to-back hand injuries kept him out of the T20I tours of Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka a few months ago, Tilak Varma found himself dropping down the pecking order, before finally getting into the selectors' radar, albeit as a replacement for an injured Shivam Dube during the T20I series against Bangladesh.

Yuvraj Singh, Merlin Group hunt for next cricket star

The Yuvraj Singh Centre of Excellence (YSCE), in partnership with Club Pavilion, the sports vertical by Merlin Group, is proud to announce the launch of an exclusive cricket talent hunt in Northeastern India including North Bengal and Sikkim.

Border-Gavaskar series: A thrilling cricket rivalry worth every penny

As Team India prepare for battle on Australian soil, we take a look at the history of a colourful cricket rivalry