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World media lauds India's G20 presidency

After the success of the G20 Leaders' Summit, most of the international media have hailed India's G20 presidency.

India's G20 presidency was able to table ideas, shape global issues: Jaishankar

As the G20 Summit concluded on Sunday, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that the New Delhi G20 Leaders Declaration showed that India's presidency was able to table ideas, shape global issues, bridge divides and forge consensus.

Not an inch of Indian territory occupied by Chinese: Ladakh L-G

Ladakh Lt. Governor, Brigadier B.D. Mishra said on Monday that the Chinese Army has not occupied an inch of Indian territory in the union territory.

India, Saudi to take strategic partnership to next level: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman Abdulaziz Al Saud on Monday held the first Leaders' Meeting of the India-Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership Council and identified several initiatives to take the partnership to the next level.

Mamata sets out to woo investors in Dubai, Spain

Chief Minister effects changes in cabinet before her departure

Bengal school job case: CBI moves court seeking permission for confidential deposition of ineligible teachers

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probing the multi-crore cash-for-school job case in West Bengal has now approached a court in Kolkata seeking permission to record confidential deposition of four ineligible teachers who secured jobs after paying money.

If Abhishek attends I.N.D.I.A meeting all eyes would be on him

Oppn's alliance's first coordination committee meeting is scheduled for September 13 in Dehli

US Open: Coco rallies past Aryna to secure first Grand Slam title

Coco Gauff claimed her first major title by prevailing 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 over No.2 seed Sabalenka in just over two hours under a closed roof on Arthur Ashe Stadium on Saturday night

Devastating earthquake leaves Moroccan villagers in grief

After earthquake that killed over 2,000 across Morocco, the scene in Moulay Brahim is bleak

Russian strikes on Ukraine kill 2 foreign aid workers, target Kyiv

Two more volunteers from the Road to Relief NGO were injured after their van was hit in shelling

PM demonstrates India as a country to bring globe together: G20 Sherpa

At the G-20 Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi demonstrated India as a country that brings global together, said G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant' empasising it with the logo 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam - One Earth, One Family, One Future' as the theme of India's presidency this year.

G20 Capital Adequacy Frameworks roadmap can yield additional lending potential of $200 billion: Sitharaman

The Capital Adequacy Frameworks (CAF) measures, including those under implementation and consideration by G20 countries, could yield additional lending headroom of about $ 200 billion over the next decade, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Saturday and noted that India has effectively articulated priorities of the Global South in the larger global conversation on the Multilateral Development Bank (MDB) reforms.

Crypto challenge

In the ever-evolving landscape of finance and technology, cryptocurrencies have emerged as a disruptive force.

Milestone Moment

In the ever-evolving landscape of global diplomacy, subtle shifts and nuanced expressions of support can sometimes carry the weight of profound significance.

Just Populism?

Every parent in occupations covered by the Vishwakarma scheme wants their children to have a modern education, skills and be a part of the modern economy and earn decent incomes. They do not want their children to feel it is their destiny (karma) to lead a life with low incomes and no modern education

Defend freedom of peaceful protests, but will push back against hatred: Trudeau on Khalistani elements

Amid a series of anti-India protests and death threats to Indian diplomats in Canada by Khalistani extremists, which had evoked sharp reactions from New Delhi, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Sunday said that though his country will always defend freedom of peaceful protest, at the same time, it will also push back against hatred.

UK PM Rishi Sunak visits Akshardham temple

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who is on a visit to India to attend the G20 Summit, on Sunday visited the famous Akshardham temple here, amid tight security.

African Union's membership of G20 a significant step towards more inclusive dialogue: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday described the inclusion of the African Union (AU) in the G20 as a significant stride towards a more inclusive global dialogue.

Global South no longer willing to be lectured: Russia's Lavrov

'We don't mind negotiations, need to consider realities on ground,' Lavrov says on Ukraine war

Over-confidence led to Ghosi Assembly bypoll loss: Keshav Maurya

Uttar Pradesh deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya, while accepting the voters' mandate in the Ghosi Assembly bypoll loss, claimed that overconfidence of the party was the main reason for the defeat.

CPI-M leader P.K. Biju denies allegation of involvement in Kerala coop bank scam

CPI-M Kerala state Secretariat member and former MP P.K. Biju on Sunday said that he was not involved in any of the scams related to Karuvannur cooperative bank ruled by the party.

Naidu sent to 14-day judicial remand by ACB court

His legal team will challenge the verdict of the ACB court on Monday in the Andhra Pradesh HC

BJP seems to be irritated with Oppn alliance name INDIA, says Rahul Gandhi

Amid the controversy between Opposition and ruling BJP over use of word 'Bharat' instead of India, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday has said the BJP government seems to be irritated with name of opposition alliance INDIA.

KMC recommends closure of more tram routes in city

At a time when the demand for revival of trams on previously operational lines is growing louder, the Kolkata Municipal Corporation has recommended closure of some more routes to the state Transport Department.

BMC goes an extra mile in dengue-prevention

Even though the number of patients affected with dengue in Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation (BMC) area is on the rise and the experts predict that the cases would peak this year (in a three year cycle), there is some silver lining in the number crunching done by the officials.

Mystery continues over Governor's midnight confidential communiques

The Raj Bhavan has maintained a total silence in the matter

NKDA promotes cycle-to-work scheme

New Town Kolkata Development Authority (NKDA) will soon inaugurate a velodrome and the agency will be getting the President's award for the incredible infrastructure for cyclists.

Uncertainties galore over funds to implement ISRO-suggested measures to eliminate ragging in JU

Though Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) recommended some crucial technological measures involving artificial intelligence (AI) to eliminate events of ragging within the campus of Kolkata's iconic Jadavpur University (JU), uncertainties continue to galore over the funds required for implementing those ISRO-suggested measures.

Dilip Ghosh sparks row by advocating name change from 'India' to 'Bharat'

Senior BJP leader Dilip Ghosh has reignited a debate by suggesting a name change for the country, advocating the use of 'Bharat' instead of 'India.'

Tea workers stage agitation in Mirik demanding land rights

Protesting against the decision to provide plots of five decimals of land for 'landless tea workers'