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Nifty gives up all its gains to close flat

The lack of strength to sustain the upside bounce on Wednesday could possibly drag Nifty down to its immediate supports of 19,250-19,200 levels in the short-term

Lawyers up in arms over police action; UP govt set up 3-member committee

Lawyers in Uttar Pradesh were in agitation mode and paralysed the functioning of all the courts in the state on Wednesday over police action against some lawyers in Hapur on Tuesday.

Rahul Gandhi demands statement from PM Modi on China's standard map'

Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi today demanded a statement from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on China's \"standard map\" in which Beijing staked claim over Arunachal Pradesh and Aksai Chin.

People of India want change: Pawar on eve of INDIA conclave

He hinted at the possibility of discussing issue of seat-sharing for LS polls by the national Opp parties

Flood situation in Assam turns worse; 3 lakh people affected

The flood situation in Assam took a turn for the worse as more than three lakh individuals were impacted by the deluge across 21 districts in the state, according to an official bulletin.

Assam's longest flyover opens for public in Guwahati

Assam's chief minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Wednesday inaugurated Assam longest flyover in Guwahati's Maligaon area, named the 'Nilachal Flyover'.

Dynasties rule the roost in Telangana elections

Former Maharashtra Governor and BJP leader Chennamaneni Vidyasagar Rao's son Vikas Rao on Wednesday joined the BJP and is likely to contest from Vemulawada Assembly constituency despite all the talk about \"parivarwad\" by the Saffron party

'Will implement K'taka Gruha Lakshmi model across India'

Rahul Gandhi launched direct benefit transfer of Rs 2,000 each to women of Karnataka

Vehicles of disabled people to get tax relief

The state transport department has decided to exempt taxes of vehicles registered under ownership type 'divyangjan' or persons with disabilities.

Students look forward to stakeholders' meet at Jadavpur University campus

Student unions are eagerly waiting to meet the Jadavpur University authorities on Friday, when all the stakeholders are set to meet. The main issues would be security, CCTV installation, anti-ragging and measures to stop consumption of alcohol within the campus.

PM SVANidhi scheme: 767 hawkers get LOR

With Kolkata Municipal Corporation working as an intermediary, around 767 hawkers and street vendors in the city have received the 'letter of recommendation' for the PM SVANidhi scheme.

Kolkata Metro Railway to join elite club

Kolkata Metro Railway is set to become a member of an elite Metro club.

CM Mamata's visit to Dubai, Spain uncertain

Ministry of external affairs is yet to give its clearance for her foreign trip

CRPF celebrates Raksha Bandhan with fervour in Siliguri

A group of students along with teachers from Siliguri Model High School (Sr. Sec.) had the privilege to celebrate Raksha Bandhan with the brave Officers and Soldiers of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), group centre, Kawakhali, Siliguri.

Rising onion prices bring tears to consumers in Kolkata

After chilli and tomatoes, the rising prices of onions are now bringing tears to the middle-class people of Kolkata, with the price of the staple vegetable raging from Rs 45-50 a kg in the retail markets of the city.

Happy with deployment of adequate Central forces in Dhupguri: Adhikari

The BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari today expressed his happiness over deployment of adequate Central forces in Dhupguri bypoll.

How Didi pulled the rug from right under the feet of BJP

Didi does not drag her feet on matters she considers urgent. And she would clearly not bat an eyelid before usurping an idea especially if that entails upstaging her political rivals.

Himachal Pradesh havoc not natural disaster but policy-induced

Despite extreme weather events, places sensibly developed have stood like a rock; if remedial steps aren't taken what we witnessed was just the tip of the iceberg

Lack of Aadhaar does not disqualify MGNREGA beneficiaries: Centre

The Centre had in February this year announced that MGNREGA workers will be paid wages on the basis of ABPS to prevent fake identities and irregularities in payments under the scheme.

5 labourers killed due to poisonous gas leak in MP

Five labourers died due to alleged poisonous gas leak in a food product factory located in Danela village in Madhya Pradesh's Morena district, a police official said on Wednesday.

Tunnels, bunkers: What China is doing in Aksai Chin

The Chinese have also ramped up construction in the region in an effort to better protect its military facilities and personnel from ariel strikes.

CM in Mumbai, visits Big B, Udhav Thackeray

Trinamul Congress chairperson Mamata Baneerjee reached Mumbai today where she will attend the 2-day meeting of the Opposition INDIA bloc.

Crucial 2-day INDIA meet in Mumbai from today

The parties have come together to take on the BJP in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections

Idalia strengthens to a hurricane, pushing a surge of ocean water toward Florida

Much of Florida was in disaster mode on Tuesday with only hours to go before an onslaught from Idalia, forecast to strengthen rapidly into \"an extremely dangerous major hurricane\" before hitting the Gulf Coast on Wednesday.

London's plan to charge drivers of polluting cars sparks protests and stirs political passions

London's traffic cameras are under attack. Police say hundreds of license plate reading cameras have been damaged, disconnected or stolen by opponents of an anti-pollution charge on older vehicles that came into force across the metropolis on Tuesday.

BSF arrests two accused for smuggling Phensedyl at Indo-Bangladesh border

Border Security Force (BSF) on Tuesday said that they have apprehend two smugglers including a Bangladeshi national and foiled their smuggling attempts at Indo-Bangladesh border.

Global pollution edged upward in 2021, so did burden on human health

As global pollution edged upward in 2021, so did its burden on human health, new data from the Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) said on Tuesday.

Djokovic makes a stunning return to US Open, gains World No.1 spot

Novak Djokovic made a stunning comeback to the US Open after he was denied the calendar grand slam in the 2021 final by the Russian Daniil Medvedev.

SC dismisses plea against Punjab & Haryana HC order staying WFI polls

The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to interfere with the Punjab and Haryana High Court's interim order staying the election proceedings of the Executive Committee of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI).

Disney-Hotstar to stream Asia Cup, World Cup for free

As the cricketing season knocks the door with two giant ICC events - Asia Cup and World Cup - scheduled to happen this year, over-thetop (OTT) service provider Disney Hotstar will show the games free on mobile phones.